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Friday 5 December 2014 • 13 Safar 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6270 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Over 300 new Emir briefed on Education City projects DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yes- terday visited Qatar Foundation vehicles hit for Education, Science and Community Development (the Education City) and got acquainted with QF’s current and future projects. The Emir was briefed on roads daily plans for the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030 and QF’s contribution to pushing forward Qatar’s economy and 285 driving licences issued a day development. The Emir also was given an DOHA: Some 300 new vehi- For instance, in April, some explanation on the curricula cles of different types are being 9,562 licences were issued, in June and educational services and registered with the Traffic the number dropped to 8,517 and Education City projects, including Department on average a day in July, it further went down to student accommodation, Metro despite increasing chaos on 6,202. and national library. Qatar’s roads. In October, the number of The Emir toured departments And about 285 driving licences licences issued fell marginally to where he was briefed by offi- are being issued by the depart- 8,004 from 10,468 in September. cials on QF’s efforts to invest in ment on average every day, daily The total for the five months human capital and capabilities averages based on official figures stands at 42,753, and based on within the educational system The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani views one of Qatar Foundation projects during a visit to the suggest. the figure, the monthly average to produce distinctive students, Education City yesterday. Data show that 36,458 vehi- works out to 8,550, and the daily well-equipped with science and cles were registered with the average 285. knowledge. officials updated him on the labo- strategies; and the communica- aspirations. department in four months this Qataris account for a smaller The Emir then visited the ratory gas for converting natural tion laboratory for training and The Emir urged them to be dili- year — June (9,125), July (8,437), percentage of those issued driv- Faculty of Islamic Studies at gas to high-quality products such development of technologies. gent and acquire skills to be active September (10,285) and October ing licences due to their smaller Hamad Bin Khalifa University, as jet fuel; the water and envi- The Emir also visited Student and creative members to serve (8,611). population. the Academic Bridge Programme, ronment laboratory collaborating Centre and exchanged views their country and community. Based on the figures, the In September, their total, for and Texas A&M University, where with government departments on with students on their career QNA monthly average of registered example, was 812, out of 10,468 vehicles works out to 9,114.5, and or less then 10 percent. the daily average is a little more In October, the total fell to than 300. almost half to 487 out of 8,004 or Data issued by the Ministry six percent. of Development Planning and The ministry didn’t cite reasons Darb Al Saai gears up for National Day Emir honoured by FINA Statistics for October show that for the fall or the overall decline the number of registered vehicles in the number of vehicles regis- DOHA: Darb Al Saai, the A spacious parking area December 20, with addition DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin in the month was 8,611, of which tered in October or the number traditional hub of National has been allocated with exit of two days this year. Hamad Al Thani has been granted FINA personal cars were in a majority of driving licences issued in the Day celebrations, is getting and entry points to ease Hassan Rashid Al Ajmi, Gold Medal, the highest international (5,633). month compared to September. the final touches. traffic. Director of Activities, Darb medal in swimming, by International Vehicles meant for private The figures also show that some The site in Al Sadd is The theme of Darb Al Saai Al Saai, said the Ministry Swimming Federation, for his role and transport (buses and mini-buses, 24 people died in 17 road accidents expected to attract more was taken from a Qatari poem of Transport will showcase Qatar’s support to water sports in general among others) totalled 2,062, fol- in October. visitors this year, with a that evokes memories of the its Karwa taxis and buses and swimming in particular. lowed by heavy equipment vehi- A total of 444 mishaps took wide range of activities from past and highlights the coun- and the rail project. Hamad On behalf of the Emir, H E Sheikh Joaan cles (383). place in the month. December 8, ten days ahead try’s culture and traditions. Medical Corporation, Qatar bin Hamad Al Thani received the medal from Some 136 taxis and 183 trail- Out of 24 deaths, nine died in of National Day. Inspired by the success Airways and several private FINA President Julio Maglione on the side- ers were among the automobiles the Old Airport Area, and six in The National Day celebra- and popularity of the site, airlines companies will also lines of the opening of the 12th edition of registered. the north of the country. tions organising committee several new institutions and have stalls. A special tent World Swimming Championships 2014 in the Similarly, figures show that But most road accidents (93 has set up tents and heritage organisations will take part will bring together ministries short course of 25 meters, hosted by Doha more than 8,500 driving licences out of 444) took place in Madinat stalls at the venue, with new this time, including Qatar and government departments until December 7 at Hamad International are being issued on average a Khalifa, according to the minis- interior and exterior designs, Foundation and the Ministry under one roof. Complex for Water Sports. Over 1,000 swim- month, with the daily average try’s data. Qatar News Agency reported of Labour and Social Affairs. THE PENINSULA mers from 176 nations are taking part. QNA working out to 285. THE PENINSULA yesterday. Activities continue until Continued on page 5

Qatar Airways to GCC conference to discuss politics, receive first A350 economy in light of global changes

XWB on Dec 13 DOHA: A key GCC conference to discuss politics and economy in light of changes taking place across the world opens tomorrow. DOHA: Qatar Airways Politicians, academics and experts from the region and outside will (QA) and Airbus yesterday present some 70 research papers at 20 sessions of the three-day forum. announced that the first of 80 Under the patronage of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Airbus A350 XWB aircraft Al Thani, Doha-based Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies is ordered will be delivered on organising the forum at Ritz-Carlton Doha. December 13. The new, extra Papers include one on challenges facing the identity of GCC states wide-body airliner will be deliv- in view of large expatriate populations. The influence of foreigners on ered to QA, the global launch GCC cultures and vice versa will also be discussed. customer, in Toulouse, France. Former GCC secretary-general Abdulrahman Al Attiyah will open The highly fuel-efficient and the forum in the evening. The legal and political situation of Palestinians environmentally-friendly aircraft based in the GCC states will also be discussed. will be deployed on the Frankfurt route. The commercial service is Al Qaradawi slams Mubarak’s acquittal likely to begin in January after completing formalities and train- DOHA: Prominent Qatar-based Islamic scholar Dr Yousuf Al ing of ground staff and crew. Qaradawi has condemned the acquittal of ousted Egyptian presi- The A350 XWB is a family of dent Hosni Mubarak by a court and said the verdict was a disgrace mid-sized wide-body aircraft to on the country’s judiciary. enhance fuel, operating cost and “This is the saddest day in the history of human justice and a dis- The Minister of Environment H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi (centre), accompanied by other officials, environmental efficiencies during grace on Egyptian judiciary,” the Egyptian-born cleric, also President, touring the yard after inaugurating it yesterday. ABDUL BASIT medium to long haul operations International Union of Muslim Scholars, said in a statement on his and features latest aerodynamics, website. He said there will be the Court of Almighty God where justice designs and technologies. will be served, and on that day suffering will be on the worldly judges Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief who delivered unfair verdicts. He said the military coup in Egypt has Yards offer fresh, cheaper produce Executive, QA, said: “The delivery not served any humanitarian or national interests and only brought of our first A350 XWB is a highly about confusion, corruption, exploitation of resources and confiscation DOHA: Rabbits, pigeons, tur- In addition to fresh local eggs, Al Khor to serve the town and the anticipated event in the relatively of people’s freedoms. key, geese and ducks will soon NAFFCO is making preparations neighbouring Al Dhakheera. The young history of QA and the sec- be on offer for sale at the new to bring fresh fruits to Al Wakra yard is near Al Khor Industrial ond significant fleet milestone, We will kill US hostage: Yemeni Qaeda vegetable yard opened in Al market for retail. These fruits will Roundabout. The three markets having recently taken delivery of Wakra yesterday. be sold much cheaper than those are open until the onset of the A380 aircraft. “QA is committed DUBAI: Al Qaeda yesterday threatened to kill an American jour- The seasonal market is opposite overseas. summer months in May. to offering our passengers the best nalist it kidnapped in Yemen, mocking as “foolish” a failed bid by US the General Hospital Roundabout. Decorative plants are also being Al Wakra yard was opened in five-star experience when it comes forces to free him. Al Qaeda in Yemen released a video naming the These birds and animals are sold at the yard. Seasonal markets the morning by the Minister of to travelling in terms of custom- hostage Luke Somers, 33, and said the photojournalist was kidnapped available for retail in Al Mazrouah were introduced in Qatar three Environment H E Ahmed Amer built comfort features in our cab- more than a year ago in Sana’a. Nasser bin Ali Al Ansi, of Al Qaeda in yard, also opened in Umm Salal years ago with the opening of Al Mohamed Al Humaidi. ins and services on board and the the Arabian Peninsula, threatened in the video to kill Somers in three yesterday, opposite the Veterinary Mazrouah. THE PENINSULA investment and expansion of our days if the US failed to meet demands. See also page 5 Centre in Umm Salal Ali. Later, another was opened in Continued on page 5 modern fleet.” THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA/AGENCIES FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Sheikha Mayassa visits expo Aljazeera Center releases study on IS DOHA: Aljazeera Center for to suppress all opposition, peace- Studies has released an in-depth ful or otherwise, creating region- study on Islamic State, also wide political disillusionment. known as IS or Daesh that exam- Second, there is consensus that ines the emergence and dramatic it is not one single “magic” formula rise of the militant organisation. that resulted in the group’s emer- The dossier, titled “Deciphering gence: rather, contextual, individual Daesh: Origins, Impact and Future”, and ideological factors all contrib- released both in English and in uted to the creation of Daesh. Most Arabic, provides information on importantly, fighting an ideology the group’s ideological origins, its militarily will not defeat it, mean- links to Al Qaeda, its structure, ing that the international coali- its geographic and ideological tion’s strikes on the group will not expansion into Eurasia and what suffice to stop Daesh’s spread. the future will bring for the group The English dossier con- post-international coalition attacks. tains seven chapters and can be Participating researchers accessed at the link: http://stud- include Dr Motaz Al Khateeb, ies.aljazeera.net/en/dossiers/deci- Shafeeq Choucair, Hassan Abu pheringdaeshoriginsimpactandfu- Haniyeh, Hazem Al Amin, Dr ture/2014/12/20141238492604185. Tareq Osman, Tamer Badawi and html. Dr Mohammad Aburumman. The English version was edited There are a number of key find- by AJCS researcher, Malak ings from the dossier. First, the Chabkoun, and the Arabic ver- vacuum left by political and social sion was edited by Dr Fatima repression in the Mena region has Al Smadi, senior researcher at allowed violent groups to take the Centre. The Arabic version root and overrun entire societies. can be found here: http://studies. Qatar Museums Chairperson H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visiting the expo ‘Here There’, a showcase of works by art- This is particularly prudent given aljazeera.net/files/isil/2014/11/201 ists from Qatar and Brazil, at Al Riwaq Gallery next to the Museum of Islamic Art. It is the concluding event of Qatar Brazil 2014 Year of Culture. that internationally-backed des- 4112354937991206.htm. pots have been given a free hand THE PENINSULA DFI launches fund to Filmmaking have become back Qatari filmmakers a passion for nationals

Fund to help produce eight short films every year DOHA: Qatari filmmakers attention to the scripting proc- a women crew to scout for and participating at the second ess,” says Al Muhannadi, adding shoot films.” DOHA: The Doha Film least one of the four feature films in our Made in Qatar showcase Ajyal Youth Film Festival say there is a nurturing environ- Mais Rabie and Rokaia Institute (DFI) has launched a in development will be selected at the Ajyal Youth Film Festival.” they see a steady growth in ment in Qatar today for mak- Kilanai, residents of the country dedicated ‘Qatari Film Fund’ to the following year for production “Through film, and in fact, all the country’s film scene with ing films. and co-directors of Al Ruznama, support short and feature film- support by the Qatari Film Fund forms of culture and entertain- more nationals and residents Yousef AlMoadhadi, editor, said they are now working on a making by Qataris. through mentoring and financial ment, we reflect ourselves. We making films. cinematographer and director film that documents the cinema The new film development, support. Feature film treatments reflect our human experience — “Only a few years ago, the of another ‘Made in Qatar’ film and theatre history of Qatar. production and post-production and screenplays at varying lev- our beliefs, custom, tradition, lan- scenario was different,” says 10 percent, observes that “Qatar “Qatar’s film industry has made fund was announced by Fatma els of progress will be eligible guage and our culture. Nurturing Ali Al Anssari, director and today offers the support and a leap in growth in the past few Al Remaihi, Acting DFI Chief for development funds up to the creative community of our screen-writer of Qarar, a short guidance for young filmmakers. years,” they say. “With initia- Executive Officer and Director QR182,500 which include bespoke own country is vital to accurately film screening in the ‘Made in Yes, we don’t have a mature tives such as Ajyal, there is not of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival, mentoring opportunities provided reflect our stories on screen — so Qatar’ showcase of the festival. industry yet but we are mak- only the inspiration to make at the screening of the ‘Made in by the DFI. that we can share them amongst “Then, it was not only diffi- ing strong progress and there movies but also a platform to Qatar’ films at the second Ajyal Short films are eligible for a ourselves and also with the rest of cult to find talented profession- is a clear vision to develop the reach a wider audience.” Youth Film Festival yesterday. combined development and pro- the world. It is with this in mind als and support crew but also country’s film industry.” Shamir Allibhai, also a The launch of the Qatari Film duction budget of up to QR182,500 that we launch the Qatari Film to present a film to a wider Abdulaziz Al Saadi, cinema- Qatari resident and producer, Fund will offer another avenue of and will include mentorship, Fund and I am confident that it audience.” tographer and director of He writer and director of Kings support extended by the Institute equipment and production sup- will add another exciting dimen- Today, he says, more Qataris Will Steal It explains the ease and Queens of Qatar, says the for the growth of home-grown port from the Institute. The DFI sion to the Qatari film industry.” are stepping forward to pur- with which films can be made support of the DFI has indeed talent. The second Ajyal Youth will work closely with the selected Currently, filmmakers are sup- sue their ambition of making today in Qatar. been a catalyst for filmmaking Film Festival features one of the applicants through all stages of ported through the DFI Grants films. He said local support has “I shot the film in just over in the country. “For my own largest showcases to date of more production to assist in the realisa- Programme, which provides played an important role in three hours; today, finding film, I sourced my equipment than 20 films made by Qataris and tion of their films. development, production and creating a Qatari film culture, the people and location is from the Institute.” He brings residents in the ‘Made in Qatar’ Al Remaihi said: “The Qatari post-production funding to film- a view shared by Salman Al easier than before, and people an unknown facet of Qatar – section. Film Fund marks a new phase makers from Qatar, and first- and Muhannadi, Executive Producer understand and appreciate our the country’s professional chess To be rolled out early next year, of support for Qatari filmmak- second-time filmmakers from of Amreeka La! effort.” players with a focus on the the Qatari Film Fund will develop ers. In recent years, we have wit- around the world. The Institute “A number of Qataris are Leena Al Musalmani, screen- women’s team. He sees tremen- up to four feature films and will nessed a welcome growth in the also provides creative and logisti- making films, which are on writer-director of Public Phone, dous potential for the country develop and produce up to eight local industry in both the volume cal support for, and financial con- YouTube but I feel that what agrees. “Some years ago, it to build its film industry. short films every year through and quality of films we are see- tributions to work by filmmakers our filmmakers must give more might have been a novelty for THE PENINSULA two application sessions for ing, evidenced by the high level from Qatar through its education Qatari directors and writers. At of participation by Qatari talent programmes. THE PENINSULA Katara gears up for Snaps by Qataris attract visitors DOHA: Pictures taken by budding Qatari Oscar Della Lirica photographers are on display at the Photography Exhibition at Katara Building 19 organised as part of the ongoing Ajyal DOHA: Katara has completed Youth Film Festival. all preparations for the stag- Talented Qataris, several of them pursu- ing of the fourth edition of ing photography as a passion and hobby, have the International Opera and brought a fantastic showcase of portraits, Classical Music Awards cer- landscapes, abstracts and graphic design emony (Oscar Della Lirica), works that are defined by creative styling and which will be held for the painstaking perfection. first time in Qatar at Katara Hamad Al Muftah, a young photography Amphitheatre on December enthusiast, for example, waited for one hour 12. on London Bridge to snap the shot of the iconic Proceeds of the event will all go structure framed alongside The Shard and the to the International Federation moon. “I wanted all three to convey a bigger of Red Cross and Red Crescent story – of bringing the world together,” he says. Societies (IFRC) humanitarian Hamad does not call himself a photogra- relief efforts. pher. “I say I am interested in photography,” Katara’s Manager of Marketing with dazzling fireworks display. he adds. He is willing to go the extra mile for and International Relations The event introduces world- that priceless shot, and has waded into the and Chairman of the event’s famous artists and musicians sea waters while other photographers stood Organising Committee Darwish to the region including Oscar by the shore to take the picture of traditional Saleh Al Shibany (pictured), said winning artist opera director dhows at a local event. that the awards ceremony is part Damiano Michieletto, baritone Hamad’s is one of the photographs that of Katara’s efforts towards inter- Alberto Gazale, bass Ferruccio adorn the walls of Katara Building 19, and he Visitors at the photography exhibition at Katara Building 19 organised as part of the ongoing Ajyal national acclaim. Fulaneto and Tenor Francesco would like to be known as a photographer in Youth Film Festival. Shibany noted that with an Meli. the league of Rashed Ibrahim Al Mohannadi, event that is leaving its moth- Award categories include whose spectacular portraits are also on display. Processor that can mass produce up to 300 Bariq programme is infused with inspiring erland of Italy for the first time, Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, The exhibition also highlights how Qatari postcards per hour, a dark room clock, film messages and feel-good themes, all without Katara aims to raise the bar for Mezzo-Soprano, Bass, Contralto, Nationals perceive their identity and cultural cassettes and film cans – all perhaps novelty dialogue ensuring that audiences can enjoy works of art in the country, espe- Conductor, Orchestra, Choir, heritage with impressive photographs on the for the new generation. A Hasselblad HK 7, them without any language barriers. cially music. Costume Designer, Corps de bal- interplay of heritage and modernity, as well as manufacturing during the World War II for The Bariq films include Monsters (Qatar, According to the Chairman, let, Director and Set Designer. how photographs transcend their own realm use in military planes, is another rare display 2014), Chickens (Bulgaria, 2012), (Germany, there is a huge ticket-buyers’ The awards ceremony will to become true works of art. Abeer Al Kubaisi, in addition to an old Polaroid, among others. 2012), Kiburi (USA, 2013), My Little Moon turnout at Virgin Megastores, also witness the honouring who integrates the elements of graphic design, Meanwhile, 15 short films that will appeal to (South Korea, 2013), Caminandes: Llama which reflects the audience’s wish of Qatari musician Abdulaziz is another advocate of the thought that ‘it is children from the age of four will be screened Drama (2013) and Jack (2013) both from the to live an operatic experience at Nasser Ahmed Obeidan, who the photographer not the camera.’ this weekend as part of the Bariq showcase Netherlands, Little Matryoshka (Turkey, 2014) the Amphitheatre. composed the country’s national In addition to the carefully curated selection at the Festival. The Bariq selection screens at Carrot Crave (The Philippines/Canada, 2012), Shibany said that the stage anthem as well as enriched its of photographs on display, enthusiasts can also 2pm at Katara Drama Theatre today and at SuperBot – A Magnifying Mess (Argentina, will accommodate more than music library with a number of learn more about the evolution of the pho- 11am tomorrow. Both screenings are free for 2013) and from France 5m80 (2013) The 100 musicians from Qatar his works, inspired by Qatari tography through the display of cameras and the public; they can reserve a ticket online at Giant Carrot (2013), Mr Grab Funfair (2014), Philharmonic Orchestra, adding folklore. equipment from the Khalifa Al Obaidly col- www.dohafilminstitute.com Roommates (2013) and My Little Croco (2013). that the evening will conclude THE PENINSULA lection. On display are a 1914 Kodak Amateur Featuring films from around the world, THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

PM receives Russian minister, FIA chief

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with Russia’s Deputy Interior Minister Victor Kiryanov (left) and International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Jean Todt in his office in Doha yesterday. DCMF moves to new location DOHA: The Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) has moved Open Data Policy to promote to its new premises in the Diplomatic Tower in Dafna, authorities announced yesterday. Lamis Nassar, Head of outreach programme, said in a release that the relocation reflects the centre’s intention to enhance its work in Qatar, the Arab region and the rest of the world. transparency in governance “The new premises provide adequate technical support for the cen- tre’s various programs and will enable DCMF to more effectively con- tinue its mission to promote media freedom and access to information,” she said. The new offices include lecture space for hosting in-house ictQATAR says most of govt statistics will be available for public meetings and training sessions as well as other developments to pro- mote a comfortable and effective working environment. DOHA: The Ministry The site will also include a studio for audio-visual production which of Information and is scheduled to be opened in April 2015. Communications Technology Additionally, the location involves work space for local journalists and (ictQATAR) yesterday released visiting correspondents, who will be able to use the centre’s facilities. the “Open Data Policy”, which This area will include an up-to-date library, free internet service and a promotes making government selection of international newspapers, magazines and periodicals. The statistics publicly available in a space is also intended to be used by media students in Qatar, including way that enables the data to be students from Qatar University and Northwestern University in Qatar. fully discoverable and usable by DCMF hopes to create an open-door policy for local media persons, end users. welcoming members of the media fraternity to communicate and In a press statement, ictQA- work together and to discuss issues facing their profession and media TAR said that as per the Policy, freedom in general, she said. open data shall be made public to the extent permitted by law and Brazilian martial art dance at The Pearl-Qatar subject to privacy, confidentiality, security or any other valid restric- DOHA: A spectacular performance of centuries’ old Brazilian tions, and accessible in modifiable Capoeira martial art dance will be held at 7.30pm tonight at The and convenient formats that can Pearl-Qatar. be searched, downloaded, and The troop, ‘Qatar Capoeira Grupo’ (QCG) will be leading the audi- indexed. Open data shall also be ence on a ‘Walking Roda’ along the Porto Arabia Boardwalk starting retrievable and reusable. from Burj Al Hamam in 1 La Croisette, playing folkloric instruments The announcement was made and performing moves that echo Brazil’s historical peaceful resistance yesterday during the “Open Data to slavery. This noble heritage has rallied people from all walks of life and e-Participation Forum” held to join QCG in commemorating this art and building cultural bridges by ictQATAR’s Government that reinforce Qatar and Brazil’s ties. Information Technology Sector Programme, attended by the Experts at the one-day Open Data and e-Participation Forum organised by ictQATAR. Minister of Information and Qatar Foundation holds blood donation drive Communications Technology, H data by making it available online Programme, ictQATAR. through collaboration. E Dr Hessa Al Jaber, some of the unless restricted by law, policy, “The Ministry is putting an Noteworthy, ictQATAR early DOHA: Qatar Foundation recently hosted a blood donation drive to Ministry’s executives, government regulations or contract. action plan to implement the last March released a public con- encourage its staff members and students to give blood. entity representatives and global “Open Data supports the Open Data and e-Participation sultation on its Open Data Draft The campaign was jointly organised with the Blood Donation Unit researchers and experts. goals of the e-Government 2020 Policies. We will also hold work- Policy and continued receiving of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and held in the Liberal Arts Open data supports the Qatar Strategy that calls for transpar- shops with the bodies concerned feedback until mid-April. and Science (LAS) building at Education City. National Development Strategy ency, government performance to embrace the best implementa- The one-day forum featured This year marked the second time the drive was held and Rodha 2011-2016 and e-Government efficiency and Qataris’ enhanced tion method,” he added. global experts, such as Richard Al Saadi, Community Services Supervisor at the Qatar Foundation 2020 Strategy’s call for transpar- participation in decision making. Speaking of open data and Kerby, Senior Inter Regional Support Services Directorate, explained the importance of the ency, efficiency and participation Therefore, it supports Qatar’s e-participation benefits, Al Sayed Adviser on e-Government and campaign, “The aim of this drive is to help save lives, as well as of Qatar’s people. National Vision 2030 that con- said there would be great social, Knowledge Management, UN restock the nation’s blood bank. We also want to encourage people The government shall set the tinues to invest in Qatari peo- economic and governance impacts Department of Economic and to become more involved in the community. Last year, 106 people example in open data by ensur- ple so that all can participate including citizen and communi- Social Affairs; Dr Yassar Jarrar, registered, and Hamad Medical Corporation was able to collect ing all government agencies will fully in the country’s social, eco- ties’ engagement and empow- Member, Future of Government 45 units of blood.” put in place measures to release nomic and political life, as well erment through providing new Global Agenda Council, World This year, the campaign proved even more successful with an incred- information and data. as toward building a knowledge- knowledge from combined data Economic Forum, and Ibrahim ible 148 people registering to participate with HMC able to collect 49 The Policy institutes specific based economy,” said Hassan sources, boosting economic Elbadawi, Open Data Registered units of blood. Additionally, informative posters and leaflets were dis- actions to ensure all government Jassim Al Sayed, Assistant growth across all sectors, enhanc- Trainer, the Open Data Institute, tributed to educate participants about the advantages of giving blood. agencies take steps to expand Secretary General, Government ing transparency and efficiency UK. THE PENINSULA public access to government Information Technology Sector and improving public services THE PENINSULA

Closure, diversion on Shamal Road Run The World Qatar Airways to expand festival on DOHA: As part of the services to European cities North Road enhance- National Day ments project works, DOHA: Qatar Airways will travelling the globe, facilitated the Public Works DOHA: The fourth edition expand its capacity across by seamless transfers through Authority (Ashghal) of the annual Run The World Europe by increasing frequency our new five-star hub and home, will close a temporary (RTW) festival, which is of services to European cit- Hamad International Airport,” connecting road from being organised by The Youth ies from February. Barcelona said Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Al Shamal northbound Company, is set to open on and Manchester will become Executive, Qatar Airways. on Umm Ethnaitain National Day at Katara. a double daily service, while The additions to the Interchange starting “This year’s RTW festival will Stockholm and Copenhagen Copenhagen and Stockholm today. set a benchmark for all youth and will see services increase from routes will start from 1st and 2nd The closure will last sports events, not only in Qatar a daily to ten and eleven weekly February respectively, with dou- for six months. but in the region as a whole. service respectively. ble-daily flights to Manchester During this period, Qatar is the region’s sports capi- The additional frequen- and Barcelona taking effect traffic will be diverted tal and RTW festival is an impor- cies to Manchester, Barcelona, from 15th and 16th February south to exit through a tant player in that it incorporates Stockholm and Copenhagen will respectively. subsidiary road at exit several types of sports, such as provide travellers with more The Manchester to Doha serv- (D) and north through water sports, extreme sports, and convenient options when trav- ice, which commenced in 2003, a service road located on ball sports,” said Mohamed Farid, elling to any of the 145 destina- recently celebrated a decade of the west of North Road. Founder and Chairman of The tions around the globe served scheduled operations. With the Drivers will need Youth Company by Qatar Airways from Hamad addition of Edinburgh in May this to go west through Al The three-day festival will be International Airport. Likewise, year, Qatar Airways now serves a Zubara Interchange organized in partnership with those passengers travelling from total of three destinations in the (59) to reach the west Katara and Embrace Doha to the Asia-Pacific region, now have UK including London Heathrow, side of the North Road. carry out a thrilling experience additional connection opportuni- and is responding to growing Drivers coming from and ensure a special focus to cel- ties through to these European demand by increasing its serv- the western side of Umm ebrating Qatar’s National Day on cities. ice to Manchester from 10 to 14 Ethnaitain Interchange the first two days of the festival. “As a rapidly expanding glo- flights per week. need (54) to go through Run the World Festival is a bal airline, it is crucial that we From 16th February 2015, Al Ghesen Interchange regional youth sports festival, not only support new destina- Qatar Airways will also operate (48). (As shown in the aiming to engage youth in cul- tion launches, but also add to the a double-daily direct scheduled map) tural exchange, community out- existing capacity across our net- service from Barcelona-El Prat This diversion on to allow for the completion of the Road and a roundabout, as part of reach, and promoting a healthier work. This, in turn, provides pas- Airport to Doha, adding four Umm Ethnaitain is construction of a two-lane service North Road enhancement project. lifestyle. sengers with an additional level extra weekly flights to the exist- being implemented road on the western side of North THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA of connectivity and choice when ing 10. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ISLAM Rights: A central objective of Islam

BY SHEIKH SAMI AL MAJID conclude with certainty that Islamic Law is concerned with human rights and slam did not come only to guide peo- Islam came to guide human welfare, in order that people can ple to happiness in the Hereafter. live wholesome, well-balanced lives. God Neither did it come to direct them people to all that is says in the Quran: Iin their spiritual development while And we did not send you (O Muhammad) leaving their worldly lives in disarray, best for them in this except as a mercy to all peoples. (21: 107) without any concern for developing and Likewise, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) bettering the world, as claimed by some world and the next said: “God only shows mercy to His serv- ignorant people and those who deliber- ants who show mercy.” (Authenticated by ately wish to misrepresent Islam. and to combat all Al Albani, 96) and: Islam came to guide people to all that is “Show mercy to those who are on Earth best for them in this world and the next and the one in Heaven will show mercy to and to combat all forms of corruption in forms of corruption you.” (Tirmidhi, 1927) people’s worldly lives. Its purpose is not Once, when eggs were taken away restricted to correcting our worship and in people’s worldly from a bird’s nest, the Prophet heard the our spiritual affairs. mother’s cries and said: “Who has hurt All of God’s messengers were focused lives. Its purpose this bird’s feelings by taking her young? on dispelling corruption and falsehood in Return them to her.” matters of religious belief, worship, and is not restricted to There are many verses in the Quran worldly affairs alike, matters concern- that enjoin justice, fair dealings, kindness ing the rights of Allah as well as those correcting our and mercy upon the people. Just a few of concerning the rights of the people. All these are as follows: religions have this in common. worship and We have already sent Our messengers Prophet Saleh said to his people: with clear proofs and sent down with them And do not obey the order of the trans- spiritual affairs. the Scripture and the balance that the peo- gressors, who cause corruption in the land ple may maintain their affairs in justice. and do not make amends. (26:151-52) (57:25; also 5:8,2; 6:152;16:90; 4:58) Prophet Shuaib said to his people: Likewise, the sacred texts frequently Give full measure and do not be of those warn against injustice, transgression, who cause loss. And weigh with an even bal- and oppression, and call to the sanctity ance. And do not deprive people of their due of human life and warn against showing and do not commit abuse on earth, spread- disregard for it. ing corruption. (26: 181-83) We decreed upon the Children of Israel We see this clearly with Moses. We that whosoever kills a human being for other read in the Quran: And Moses said to his than [justice against] murder or corruption brother Aaron, ‘Take my place among my in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all people, do right by them, and do not follow humanity, and whoso saves the life of one, the way of the corrupters.’ (7: 142) it shall be as if he had saved the life of all God addresses Moses and his brother humanity. (5: 32) in the Quran, saying: Go to Pharaoh and Do not transgress. God does not love the say, ‘We are the messengers of the Lord transgressors. (2: 190; 7:85; 42:42; 4:29) of the worlds, that you send with us the Aloofness from the world does not Muslim world and brought shame to the absence of sin. This is why it is said the objectives of Islamic Law can Children of Israel.’ (26: 16-7) mean that people should leave their lives its people. that God will support the just state even be categorised in this regard on three Moses said to Pharaoh, condemning in disorder. It does not mean that they Imam Al Shatibi writes: if it is an unbelieving state, but God will levels... his enslavement of the Children of Israel: should seclude themselves in the mosques “It is affirmed that the Lawgiver’s pur- not support the oppressive state even if Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: And is this a favour of which you remind and cut themselves off from everything pose in legislating is to promote human it is a Muslim state. It is also said that “There shall be no harm or causing of me – that you have enslaved the Children other than worship. welfare in this world and the next, so that the world can keep going when there is harm.” (Ibn Majah, 2341) of Israel? (26: 22) What it means is that they should considerations of welfare are never sys- justice and disbelief, but it cannot keep He also said: “Whoever cheats us is not Every messenger of God strived to not let the preoccupations of this life tematically compromised in any general going when there is oppression, even if it one of us.” (Ibn Majah, 2225) establish among his people the values distract them from doing what is neces- or particular sense, regardless of whether is with Islam. There can be no dispute about the and habits that are needed for their wel- sary to achieve success in the next, which the consideration of welfare is a necessity, The Prophet (PBUH) said: “No sin is imperative for justice in Islam, since fare. They suffered greatly in combating includes fighting oppression, establishing need, or refinement of life. more swiftly punished than oppression Islam has honored humanity and human oppression, corruption, and persecution. justice, and upholding people’s rights. Had it been set forth in a way that its and breaking off family ties.” concerns. God says in the Quran: They struggled to establish justice and to One of the aspects of a Muslim’s asceti- system or legal rulings could ever pos- The oppressor’s punishment is has- And We have certainly honored the chil- liberate people from every form of servi- cism is to waive the rights they have over sibly compromise those considerations, tened on in this world, whether or not dren of Adam and carried them on the land tude to other than God. others, especially when those others are then the legislation would not have been he is forgiven or shown leniency in the and sea and provided for them of the good It would be no exaggeration to say unable to fulfill their obligations. This is set forth for that purpose, because being Hereafter. This is because justice is what things and preferred them over much of that seeking happiness in the Hereafter leniency. Other aspects of true asceticism a cause of human welfare in that case gives everything its proper order, so if the what We have created, with marked pref- cannot be accomplished without bet- are to be unselfish, to shun ostentatious would be no more likely than being a affairs of the world are established upon erence. (17:70 also 7:26) tering the world, upholding wholesome displays of wealth, and to avoid vanity, cause of harm. justice, then everything runs smoothly, After establishing this fact, we can values, protecting people’s rights, fight- arrogance, and hubris. God will support the just state even if even if the people involved have no share turn our attentions to the consideration ing against baseness, protecting what is True asceticism requires giving prefer- it is an unbelieving state, but God will not in the Hereafter. of human rights and human welfare in proper, and defending the truth. Those ence to others, and this means a willing- support the oppressive state... Likewise, whenever justice is not the context of the objectives of Islamic who bring ruin upon the lives of others ness to make sacrifices for the sake of However, it is the Lawgiver’s purpose established, worldly affairs do not run Law. Scholars have determined that the consequently ruin their own lives in the truth and justice, to uphold wholesome that the laws are categorically for con- smoothly, even if the people involved objectives of Islamic Law can be cat- Hereafter. values and preserve noble social norms. siderations of human welfare, so that the possess faith that will avail them in the egorised in this regard on three levels: The way to ensure the good in the next All of this contributes to the betterment legislation will always be for that purpose Hereafter.” necessities, needs, and refinements of life, without doubt, requires ensuring the of human life. under all circumstances and for all time, The objectives of Islamic Law are “the life. good of this life by establishing justice, Islam fought against every form generally for every legal obligation and meanings and aspects of wisdom that Necessities are those things which ensuring people’s rights, and preventing of oppression, corruption, wanton- legally accountable person in every situ- can be discerned from the Lawgiver in are indispensible for the proper func- oppression. ness, and slavery that had endured ation. This is, indeed, how we find it to all or most aspects of legislation.” (The tioning of people’s religious and worldly It is true that Islam calls its follow- for centuries. Just like Islam fought be.” (Al Muwafaqat, 2/62) Objectives of Islamic Law, 50) lives. If they are absent, life cannot func- ers to asceticism. However, this does against moral corruption, it also Ibn Taymiyah writes: There are many verses in the Quran tion properly. The consequence of their not mean that they should refrain from fought against economic, intellectual, “The people’s affairs in the world are that enjoin justice, fair dealings, kindness absence is corruption, disorder, and loss supporting the oppressed, establishing and governmental corruption. Islam is better off when there is justice mixed and mercy of life in this world, and the loss of salva- justice, and ensuring that people get all completely innocent of the backward- with some sin then where there is Anyone who undertakes a thorough tion in the Hereafter. that they are rightly due. ness and weakness that has beset the oppression and the denial of rights in investigation of the revealed texts will http://en.islamtoday.net What Islam says about the disabled BY SHAHUL HAMEED And cooperate with one another He has also said: “Charity is towards righteousness and piety prescribed for every person every O mankind! od has given His and do not cooperate towards sin- day the sun rises.” (Ahmad) We created complete and perfect fulness and aggression. “If one removes a hardship of guidance for human- (Al Ma’idah 5:2) a Muslim in this life, Allah will you from a Gkind in the form of Whoever saved a life, it shall relieve a hardship from him on single pair of the glorious Quran. Naturally, be as if he had saved the life of all the Day of Judgment.” the Islamic worldview as well mankind. (Al Ma’idah 5:32) (Bukhari and Muslim) a male and a as philosophy of life are derived Also, Allah directly addressed The philosophy is there; and from the pages of the Quran the Prophet as a mercy for all}. the resources for helping and female, and itself. And Prophet Muhammad (Al Anbiyaa’ 21:107) supporting the needy should made you into (peace be upon him) has prac- In addition to the command- be provided by the Muslims tically demonstrated how ments in the Quran, we have themselves, by way of zakah and nations and Muslims can translate the the directives of the Prophet other charity. And, in the light tribes, that principles of that guidance into too. For instance, the Prophet of our modern scientific and every day life. (PBUH)is reported to have said: psychological discoveries and ye may know As for deriving ‘a philosophy’ “Whoever meets the needs of theories, a very advanced and each other. of counseling and rehabilitation his brother, Allah will meet his effective methodology should be of the special needs people, we needs.” (Bukhari and Muslim). adopted in order to achieve the (Quran 49:3) need to go first to the same basic He also said: best results as visualised by the sources of Islam, namely the “Show mercy to those on earth, Quran and the Sunnah. Quran and the Sunnah of the and God will show mercy to you.” As for taking care of the disa- Prophet. (Tirmithi and Abu Dawud) bled, brother Mohsen Haredy, with such gifts. It is as if Allah In the terminology of Islam, Evidently, the foregoing bears a consultant to the Ask About is compensating them for their we may not see any term corre- out Islam’s emphasis on univer- Islam team, would like to add disability. sponding to the modern expres- sal human rights, besides laying the following: People with special needs sion, “people with special needs” down its basic philosophy of help Muslims also believe that should be given due respect and (i.e. disabled persons who need and support for all those who being disabled is a test from attention. They should be cared special care and attention). But suffer, including the victims of Allah in this life, and therefore for. All their needs should be all the norms and guidelines war, poverty or natural calami- can be a blessing in disguise. fulfilled and they should not be necessary for the counseling and ties; as well as the handicapped Every disabled person should be isolated as they are an integral rehabilitation of those in need or disabled people. This support patient and live up to this chal- part of the society. have been clearly outlined in the is made possible as Islam makes lenge. Allah promised those who Both individuals and commu- Quran and the Sunnah. it obligatory for the wealthy and observe patience a great reward nities must try their best to help For instance, read the verses able-bodied persons to support in the Hereafter: them with whatever means they of the Quran: the less fortunate. Only the patient will be paid have. Schools are to be estab- O mankind! We created you The Prophet (PBUH)has back their reward in full without lished for those people to qualify from a single pair of a male and a emphatically said: measure... (Zumar 39:10) them to be active members in female, and made you into nations “None of you is a true believer It has been proved that people their respected communities. and tribes, that ye may know each until you wish for your brother with disabilities have been gifted Job opportunities that fit their other (not that ye may despise what you wish for yourself.” with other talents and capa- health conditions should be pro- each other). (Al Hujurat 49:3) (Bukhari and Muslim). bilities. They excel over others vided. www.onislam.net FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Bomb attacks Assad sees long war against IS kill 35 in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Bombs in the Iraqi Islamic State attacks Syrian airbase capital Baghdad and the north- ern city of Kirkuk killed 35 peo- BEIRUT: Syrian President not present, terrorists take the ple yesterday, mostly in Shia Bashar Al Assad said in an opportunity to cross borders and Muslim and Kurdish neigh- interview published yesterday infiltrate in one area or another,” bourhoods, police and medical he expected his country’s con- Assad said. sources said. flict to be long and difficult but “It is not about a war between The five separate attacks come vowed to defeat the insurgents two armies ...We are dealing with as Shia militia and Kurdish pesh- battling to oust him and said he terrorist groups that infiltrate a merga fighters battle Sunni mili- would not be driven from power. town or village. So this war will tants from the Islamic State who Assad told the French magazine be long and difficult,” he added. have taken over large parts of Paris Match nobody could predict The text was also carried by north and west Iraq. when the war with Islamic State Syrian state media yesterday. The sources said a bomb in militants and other foes would In extracts of the Paris Kirkuk killed 15 people and end but said they had failed to win Match interview published on wounded 20 others in the Shurja over the Syrian people, allowing Wednesday, Assad also branded area of the city. The blast was his army to make advances. US-led air strikes in Syria since believed to have been either a car Underscoring the challenge September as an “illegal interven- bomb or a suicide bomber. facing Assad, a monitoring group tion” that had made no difference In Baghdad, the deadliest said at least 19 Syrian soldiers in the fight against Islamic State. explosions were two car bombs and militia men were killed when Asked whether he saw his own in the densely populated eastern Islamic State militants attacked departure from power as the solu- district of Sadr City, which killed the Deir Al Zor airbase, one of the tion, he said: “The state is like a 15 people and wounded 51, police army’s few remaining strongholds ship: the captain does not escape and medics said. in eastern Syria. in the storm. He does not quit the A roadside bomb near a small “The Syrian army cannot be deck. If passengers need to leave, restaurant in the northern Shia everywhere at once. Where it is then he is the last to go.” neighbourhood of Shaab killed three people and wounded nine, police said. Earlier a bomb killed two peo- New group of Iraqi peshmergas Orphaned Syrian children, who lost their parents in the ongoing conflict ravaging their country, play with balloons ple near the Green Zone district in a school in the besieged rebel bastion of Douma during a party organised by a non-governmental organisation. which houses most government enters Syrian town of Kobani buildings, security and medical DIYARBAKIR: A second group of 150 Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga The Britain-based Syrian steadily consolidating its grip over war to wipe out other insurgents sources said. forces has entered the Syrian border town of Kobani from Turkey Observatory for Human Rights Syria’s oil-producing province of and accused the United States of The bomb struck 200 metres to replace a first group helping Kurdish forces fight off a siege by said Islamic State had shelled the Deir Al Zor and now controls all creating conditions for the emer- from the edge of the zone, they Islamic State militants, peshmerga sources said yesterday. Deir Al Zor airbase on Wednesday but a few pockets. gence of the group through its said. In response, security forces Despite having limited strategic significance, Kobani has become along with other areas still under Assad disputed a United occupation of Iraq. closed two nearby bridges that a powerful international symbol in the battle against the hardline government control. Nations estimate that Syria’s France’s Foreign Minister span the Tigris River, linking Sunni Muslim insurgents. Syrian state news said govern- conflict had killed nearly 200,000 Laurent Fabius dismissed Assad’s eastern and western Baghdad. “The first group has left Kobani and is en route to the airport right ment forces had inflicted heavy people since it erupted in 2011, comments in his interview as Bombings are frequent in the now,” one peshmerga source said, referring to the 150 Iraqi Kurdish losses on the Islamic State fight- saying figures in the media had “absurd”, telling France 2 TV: Iraqi capital but mostly strike forces who arrived in the besieged town in early November. ers in Deir Al Zor city. been exaggerated. “How can you imagine that some- neighbourhoods some distance The second group of peshmergas arrived in Kobani late on Tuesday, Islamic State, which has seized He also rejected a suggestion body who caused 200,000 deaths from the central district, which the source added. REUTERS swathes of territory in both Syria that Syria had allowed Islamic can stay permanently at the head houses the Iraqi parliament and and Iraq this year, has been State to flourish earlier in the of his country?” REUTERS the US Embassy. REUTERS

Livestock slaughtering US military tried to rescue American hostage in Yemen WASHINGTON: US and Al Qaeda had moved hostages The rescue operation “should introduced at Yemeni forces recently tried — including Somers, as well as serve as another signal to those unsuccessfully to rescue an a Briton and a South African who would do us harm that the American journalist held by Al — days before the rescue opera- United States will not tolerate Al Mazrouah Qaeda, which has now threat- tion in southeastern Hadramawt the abduction of our people, and Continued from page 1 ened to execute him, officials province. will spare no effort to secure the The Agricultural Affairs said yesterday. The New York Times earlier safe return of our citizens and to Department, which organises and President Barack Obama reported American special opera- hold their captors accountable,” manages these markets every win- last month approved the rescue tions forces found eight other hos- Meehan said. ter, is under the ministry. operation to free a number of tages in the raid but not Somers. She added “our thoughts Al Mazrouah yard in Umm hostages, including US national About two dozen comman- remain with the Somers family, Salal and the one in Al Khor were Luke Somers, held by Al Qaeda dos from the US Navy’s SEAL and with the families and loved also opened yesterday. in Yemen, the White House and special forces, joined by a small ones of every other US citizen They aim to remove middle- the Pentagon said. number of Yemeni troops, flew by being held hostage overseas.” men from the supply chain and “Regrettably, Luke was not helicopter to a location near the The Al Qaeda video included help producers and consumers. present, though hostages of other Saudi border for the operation, a message by Nasser bin Ali Producers get better prices for nationalities were present and the Times reported, citing US and Al Ansi, of Al Qaeda in the their produce and consumers get were rescued,” National Security A man who identified himself as Luke Somers speaks in this still image taken Yemeni officials. Arabian Peninsula, threaten- them at cheaper rates. Council spokesperson Bernadette from video purportedly published by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The SEAL commandos walked ing to kill Somers in three days All three markets are open Meehan said in a statement. several hundred yards at night to if Washington failed to meet from 7am until 5pm on Thursdays, Al Qaeda in Yemen released a The details of the operation public domain,” Pentagon press a moutain cave, taking Al Qaeda unspecified demands. Fridays and Saturdays. Most pro- video earlier yesterday threaten- remained classified but the gov- secretary Rear Admiral John militants by surprise, it said. US intelligence agencies say duce, especially vegetables and ing to execute the American pho- ernment decided “to provide Kirby said. The White House vowed AQAP is the most dangerous some fruits, are sourced locally. tojournalist, who was abducted accurate information given that A Yemen defence ministry to work relentlessly to free branch of Al Qaeda. Livestock slaughtering serv- last year in the Yemeni capital. it is being widely reported in the website had said last week that Americans taken hostage. AFP ice has been introduced at Al Mazrouah this year (this is the third year of its operation). In addition to vegetables, fruits, plants, fish, sheep, goats, camels and chicken, flowers are sold there. The prices of all produce, Fighting flares up in South Sudan after rains recede including fruits and vegetables, are much lower than those at the JUBA: Government troops and more than 10,000 people, driven into chaos, have already imposed on for over a week there,” he said. fighting early in November but Central Market and this makes South Sudanese rebels have 1 million from their homes and sanctions on both sides for fre- A monitoring team from the each time they have quickly it a hot favourite, particularly of been fighting for more than led to a severe food shortage. quent breaches of a ceasefire. regional African IGAD bloc, put collapsed. restaurants and neighbourhood a week in a remote northern Western diplomats, frus- The initial pact was signed in in place to monitor ceasefire Talks to reach a comprehen- stores which buy in bulk for retail. region of the country, a United trated by the lack of progress in January. violations, briefed the United sive agreement are continuing in From this year, fresh fish is Nations official said yesterday, peace talks between the South Joe Contreras, spokesman Nations about clashes in Fangak Ethiopia but with little sign of available in retail at Al Khor yard. in the worst clashes since the Sudanese government and rebels, for the UN mission in South on Tuesday. He called it the most progress. The ministry said in a state- rainy season receded in recent had feared the end of rains would Sudan, said the United Nations sustained fighting in a single Ethiopian Prime Minister ment that it had held workshops weeks. herald more fighting. had received reports of continu- location since May. Hailemariam Desalegn said in for farms participating in the The conflict in South Sudan, The European Union and the ous clashes in Fangak county in The warring factions renewed Germany on Tuesday that there yards to raise their efficiency. which declared independence United States, keen to prevent Jonglei State. the ceasefire pact in May and was a lack of political commit- THE PENINSULA from Sudan in 2011, has killed the world’s newest state sliding “The fighting has been going signed another deal to halt ment from both sides. REUTERS

Media outlets to set up stalls Sudanese groups agree to unified front Continued from page 1 CAIRO: A spectrum of would not be possible without spokesman said “there would be a In a first, the Traffic Sudanese political and armed (the opposition) reaching a unified price” to pay for cooperating with Department and media outlets opposition groups put aside dif- political platform,” said the state- the rebels. will also set up stalls. ferences to sign a unity agree- ment, which suggests the closest The government is negoti- The site will have 14 eateries, ment on Wednesday night that coordination between the political ating with the Sudan People’s children’s play areas and separate they hope will strengthen a and armed groups since the seces- Liberation Movement-North, prayer areas for men and women. group’s hand in talks with the sion of South Sudan in 2011. and the opposition hopes its There will be special pro- regime in two days. The major political groups hand will be strengthened by the grammes to raise environmental The government has categori- participating were the Islamist agreement in negotiations set to awareness among children and cally refused to deal with its Umma party and the National resume today. teach them about recycling of armed and unarmed adversaries Consensus Forces, an alliance of When the south seceded, it took paper and plastic. at the same forum and the opposi- mostly secular parties. with it both the oil wealth and the An awareness campaign on tion has been unable to overcome They were joined by a group biggest counterweight to the rul- agriculture on the radio, and differences to present a unified representing the armed move- ing coalition in the Sudan People’s drawing and painting competi- front. ments of three war-torn regions: Liberation Movement, which now tions for children on preservation The signatories hope it will send Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue rules South Sudan. of the environment and other top- a message to the government that Nile and a group representing civil Clashes have been reported for ics will be held along with other it must deal with the opposition as society. the last several days in Sudan as activities and competitions for Tents erected at Darb Al Saai in Al Sadd, the traditional hub of National one, although some large parties But despite the agreement, the the SPLM-N negotiations with school students, with prizes and Day celebrations. did not sign the agreement. government broadly expects it will the government are suspended. gifts on offer. THE PENINSULA “Solving Sudan’s problems... not change the status quo and a REUTERS FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 06 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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KRAINIAN Prime Minister Petro Poroshenko yesterday announced a ceasefire deal with rebels in the east of the country. The Russia-backed insurgents Uhave been fighting a raging battle with government troops leading to heavy casualties in a conflict seen to be a Staten Island: Of course precursor to a new Cold War. The truce comes as a surprise amid unease in the country over the insurgency and concern in neighbouring Russia over Western sanctions that have severely dented the Russian economy. it happened again The truce date was apparently agreed — but never disclosed BY JOSH VOORHEES — with the help of Russian and European envoys in the to believe that an on-duty officer who restraint by police.” That’s important. Belarussian capital Minsk on September 5. takes another citizen’s life was justi- NYPD officers have broad authority to Ukrainians, especially in the battle-scarred east, now have Staten Island grand jury on fied in doing so. Unless that baseline use force to apprehend a suspect, but something concrete to look forward to after the year-old Wednesday declined to indict assumption changes, we should expect the department explicitly bars officers conflict that has hit their lives hard. Thousands of Ukrainians Apolice officer Daniel Pantaleo in the same result the next time a cop from using chokeholds, which have been in the East have been displaced by the insurgency — with most the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed takes someone else’s life in the line of blamed for the deaths of untold suspects man who was killed this summer when duty. Even when the killing is caught over the past several decades. migrating to Russia to avoid violence and lead a stable life. an officer used a chokehold to restrain on video. Even when the police officer City officials restricted the use of the The conflict and instability amid the debilitating cold in him. “The grand jury kept interview- uses a chokehold that’s been barred by dangerous maneuver in 1985 — allow- the region makes it all the more difficult for people to eke ing witnesses but you didn’t need wit- his department. ing it only when an officer’s life was in out a living and ensure a stable existence for their families. nesses,” Garner’s widow told the New The lack of serious second-guessing of danger, and it was the “least danger- Therefore, the impending ceasefire set to take hold on York Daily News yesterday afternoon, police behaviour is baked into the sys- ous alternative method of restraint” December 9 is like a Christmas gift for Ukrainians. referring to the fact that her husband’s tem at all levels. Our laws give officers — before banning it outright in 1993. death was caught on camera. “You can broad leeway to use force, either when At the time, then-chief John Timoney The announcement of the ceasefire came on a day Russian be a witness for yourself. Oh my God, they fear their lives are in danger or summed up the policy shift like so: President Vladimir Putin addressed both Houses of Parliament this shi--is crazy.” when they are making an arrest. The “Basically, stay the hell away from the telling Russians to brace for hard times as Western sanctions The decision comes a little more Supreme Court cemented the scope neck.” Still, Timoney offered a caveat start eating into an already slowing than a week after a St Louis County of that authority in 1989’s Graham v. that he could imagine “extreme circum- economy. Putin whose speeches grand jury also declined to indict Connor, in effect barring courts from stances” in which an officer might have Kiev’s truce Darren Wilson, scrutinizing most of the split-second no other choice but to break the rule. and policy declarations are closely the officer who decisions a cop makes in the heat of There is no indication in the video deal with pro- watched by the international shot and killed the moment. that this case involved any such Russia rebels, if community and torn into by think- Michael Brown Even so, while few observers expected “extreme circumstances.” The officers’ tanks, chose again to justify his In Ferguson, there in Ferguson, Wilson to be indicted, Pantaleo’s fate lives did not appear to be in danger, successful, will annexation of Crimea by saying that were conflicting Missouri. It’s was less certain. In Ferguson, there were nor is there anything to indicate that the former Ukrainian province is impossible not to conflicting reports about what happened Garner is attempting to flee. While the be like a gift reports about what pair the two cases. in the moments before Wilson opened video does suggest that Garner was like “holy land” for Russia. happened in the Both involved fire. There was much less dispute on unlikely to be taken into custody qui- for Ukrainians That Putin has staked his prestige moments before a white officer Staten Island, where the incident was etly, he resists arrest only in the strict- ahead of the and that of the Kremlin on the who took the life caught on camera. The cellphone video est sense of the term. He can be heard annexation of Crimea is no secret, Wilson opened fire. of an unarmed shows Pantaleo placing Garner, who yelling, “Please, just leave me alone!” festive season. but that the Russian leader chose to There was much less black suspect. police allege was illegally selling ciga- and, eventually, attempts to keep the speak about the controversial subject dispute on Staten Both prompted rettes, in a chokehold after he resisted officers from forcing his hands behind public demon- the officer’s attempts to put his hands his own back. But Garner was unarmed on a day rebels and Kiev announced Island, where the strations that behind his back. Garner is then forcibly and does not strike any of the officers a ceasefire is significant. I will not let Ukraine stabilise, is incident was caught forced authori- taken down and pinned to the ground by as they take him to the ground, where apparently what the unrelenting Putin is trying to say. ties to press for- a handful of cops. An asthmatic, he can he would ultimately die. On the same day, the capital of the Russian province of on camera. ward with legal be heard on the recording uttering what Why then, if chokeholds are banned Chechnya was rocked by a late-night suicide attack that left about proceedings they would turn out to be his final words: “I by the NYPD, wasn’t Pantaleo indicted? 16 people dead. The province has been wrecked by an Islamist might not otherwise have undertaken. can’t breathe.” While the officer’s use of the banned Both featured a protracted grand jury Pantaleo contends that he didn’t use maneuver received significant scru- insurgency and Putin’s attempts at reining in the rebels have hearing that saw the defendant take a chokehold — he says it was a take- tiny in the court of public opinion, it largely proved futile. Moscow’s attempt to increase the size of the the witness stand to tell his side of the down maneuver he was taught by the likely received much less in the court Russian sphere of influence is largely proving counterproductive. story. And both concluded with the police department. With the excep- of law. As Eugene O’Donnell, a profes- Kremlin’s footprint is slowly becoming prominent in some former jurors deciding there was not enough tion of the police union, no one seems sor at the John Jay College of Criminal satellite states. This is giving the West a tough time as Western evidence to indict the officer. to have bought that claim. “It looked Justice, argued earlier this week, there The decision not to indict Wilson like a chokehold to me,” New York City is a difference between an act that is leaders try to counter the influence of the Kremlin in a region sparked protests around the nation; Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters this banned in the NYPD’s rulebook and one torn between the Cold War adversaries. Wednesday’s announcement could do summer after viewing the video. The that is deemed criminal. “There is no Amid all the wrangling between Russia and the West it is the same. But as frustrating as the coroner’s report came to the same con- explicit law that criminalises the use the Ukrainian people who are suffering. If the ceasefire, to be grand jury outcomes may be, neither clusion, ruling that Garner’s death was of a chokehold on someone either by a preceded by a “day of silence” is successful, Ukrainians will should come as a surprise. The default a homicide caused by “compression of police officer or someone else,” wrote have something to cheer about during the Christmas season setting for our criminal justice system neck (chokehold), compression of chest, O’Donnell. — both explicitly and implicitly — is and prone positioning during physical WP-BLOOMBERG and the new year. The other side Quote of Putin isn’t the worst that could happen in Russia the day

LADIMIR Putin may not be too Europe — are being scrapped or put on prosperity but with an appeal to nation- raising taxes to make ends meet. concerned about the economic hold. This week, a senior official said the alist pride. Putin’s return to Cold War politics will repercussions of his standoff country may enter a full-blown reces- In the longer term, though, Putin’s only reduce the chances of a healthy Vwith the West, but the rest sion in the first quarter of next year. position is more precarious. His ability recovery and diversification away from of the world should be: The Russian In the short term, Putin appears well to mollify soldiers, state workers and dependence on oil. The innovative, well- president is taking his country straight equipped to survive the malaise. His pensioners — and to distribute billions educated people needed to create a Afghans in our very down a path that could lead to a regime military adventures and the attendant of dollars in contracts to powerful allies vibrant economy typically don’t want to much worse than his. propaganda have boosted his approval — depends heavily on the oil and gas live in a pariah state, where they can’t long history have only Western sanctions and falling oil ratings to new highs. Even the sanc- revenue that make up about half of the speak freely or choose their leaders — needed direct combat prices have sharply worsened the prog- tions to some extent play into his hands, federal budget. Although the govern- and where whatever they build can be support in the last 30 nosis for an economy that was already allowing him to cast economic suffer- ment has set aside almost $90 billion to stolen by corrupt officials. From 2011 struggling before Russia sent troops into ing as a necessary consequence of insure against an energy slump, prices through 2013, the first two years of years. We hope that we neighboring Ukraine. The ruble is plum- standing up to the West, rather than are now so low that Russia could eas- Putin’s latest presidency, annual emi- will never need direct meting, the government is spending bil- a result of his own mismanagement. In ily burn through the rainy-day fund in a gration quintupled, and the number of lions of dollars to shore up banks, and one stroke, Putin has rewritten Russia’s couple of years. If borrowing remains active individual entrepreneurs declined combat support. crucial projects — such as the planned social compact, justifying the Kremlin’s difficult, Putin will then face the politi- by about 13 percent. Ashraf Ghani South Stream natural-gas pipeline to grip on power not with the promise of cally fraught task of cutting spending or The Washington Post Afghan President FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Long, halting fight to end racial profiling

residents are wary of reporting data show that blacks, who make When he crime or of cooperating with law up about a quarter of the city’s enforcement. population, were involved in 63 Ashcroft’s 2003 guidance, how- percent of encounters with police came to office, ever, also included important from 2007-2010. loopholes. The document applied This critique doesn’t necessar- Barack Obama only to federal law enforcement ily imply that law enforcement agencies, not local ones. And it should interact with each demo- carved out exceptions for the graphic group in exact proportion inherited many two broad cases where profiling to its share of the population. But is most relevant to federal work: such extreme disparities reveal of the same in national security and border that police are stopping many integrity. minorities who’ve committed no Justice’s piercing language on crime, and leaving young black problems that the costs of racial profiling did not men in particular at risk when apply, in other words, to terror- police stops escalate into deadly Bush described. ism investigations, airport screen- encounters. ings or border patrol. They left The numbers on continuing open the ability for federal agen- racial disparities in police pro- And his attorney cies like the FBI to map Muslim filing reflect the environment — Americans living in Michigan, for and the anger — Holder inherited general, Eric example, to track potential ter- when he announced, in 2010, that rorist threats. They granted wide the Justice Department would Holder, vowed latitude to Customs and Border review and update Ashcroft’s Protection, which operates well original guidance. In the years inside the US border. since then, civil-rights advocates early in the new “The exceptions were written have lobbied intensely. They have so broadly that they basically pushed Holder to eliminate the administration swallowed the rule,” says Farhana national and border security loop- Khera, the executive director of holes. They have pushed him to the legal advocacy organisation add religious protections, too, to to pick up where Muslim Advocates. cover Muslims and Sikhs who’ve Shortly after protests began felt particularly targetted, often Ashcroft left off. Protesters react at a forum where US Attorney General Eric Holder was speaking. Holder said he would soon release this summer in Ferguson, decry- because of their appearance, since new guidelines to limit racial profiling by federal law enforcement, a move long awaited by civil rights advocates. ing unequal treatment of blacks September 11. by local police, numbers came They also want Holder to BY EMILY BADGER out that seemed to support the extend his reach to local law The year Bush declared that (The End Racial Profiling Act stop-and-frisk programme for protesters’ point. Racial profiling enforcement agencies, by insist- n his very first address to profiling was wrong, a bill was has been introduced, to no effect, disproportionately targetting the data compiled by the Missouri ing on the same anti-racial pro- Congress — in the speech in introduced in Congress, the in every Congress since). They groups that he said commit dis- attorney general found that black filing standards for departments which new presidents first End Racial Profiling Act, that did, however, eventually get an proportionate amounts of crime. drivers were the target of 86 per- that receive federal resources Idetail their priorities for the attempted to make good on his important document from the Neither opponents of racial cent of traffic stops in the city (like free hand-me-down military nation — George W Bush devoted promise. It required federal agen- Department of Justice — an profiling nor the 2003 federal last year, and 93 percent of traf- equipment, community-policing a few moments to an unlikely cies to stop the practice, and local 11-page “guidance regarding the guidance deny the right of law fic stops that ended in an arrest. grants, or those body-camera topic: racial profiling. agencies that wanted federal use of race by federal law enforce- enforcement officers to use race By contrast, blacks make up 63 funds Obama also announced this “Too many of our citizens have money to do the same. By the ment agencies.” in responding to specific descrip- percent of the local population week). In many contexts, after cause to doubt our nation’s jus- fall of 2001, though — after the In that 2003 decree by Ashcroft, tions of criminals. Officers don’t over 16. all, Washington has used federal tice,” he said, “when the law terrorist attacks of September the federal government for the have to ignore the race of a sus- Those numbers are not so dif- resources as leverage to influence points a finger of suspicion at 11 — the will to tackle the issue first time defined racial profiling, pect if he’s described as “black, local policy. As attorney general, groups instead of individuals.” waned. People who opposed profil- and in stark terms: 5’10,” wearing a gray sweater.” Holder otherwise has no control The issue had, in fact, played ing black drivers on New Jersey “Racial profiling” at its core Racial profiling, rather, refers over policies set by local police into the 2000 election. The highways found they felt differ- concerns the invidious use of race more broadly to the kind of calcu- departments. national news was full of stories ently about profiling Muslim pas- or ethnicity as a criterion in con- lation Bloomberg was describing: Advocates have been repeating of doctors and lawyers and NFL sengers at airports. ducting stops, searches and other That if officers stop more blacks, these requests for several years players stopped for “driving while When he came to office, law enforcement investigative proce- they will increase their chances of now, in new reports and open black,” in seemingly every state Barack Obama inherited many dures. It is premised on the errone- finding criminals, because crimi- The guidance, letters and public pleas. Now, from California to Massachusetts. of the same problems that Bush ous assumption that any particular nals are more likely to be black. as Holder prepares to finally Both candidates that year were described. And his attorney gen- individual of one race or ethnicity That “profiling hypothesis,” as which announce the new standards, asked in a presidential debate if eral, Eric Holder, vowed early in is more likely to engage in miscon- law professor David Harris puts prohibited they are anxious about what he they would support a federal law the new administration to pick up duct than any particular individual it, has repeatedly been proven will say. banning racial profiling, and they where Ashcroft left off, putting of another race or ethnicity. wrong. Harris’ analyses have racial profiling “They can repeat back to us said they would. Before Congress, the weight of the federal govern- Racial profiling in law enforce- found that racial profiling actu- by federal law everything that we’ve asked Bush was unequivocal. ment more firmly behind a policy ment is not merely wrong, but also ally makes police less accurate, for, but they have not shared a “Earlier today, I asked John to eradicate racial profiling. ineffective. not more so, in catching criminal enforcement draft, they have not said ‘we can Ashcroft, the attorney general, Holder’s promise, though, has Its use by law enforcement, the activity. That’s because it wastes agencies, also do this, but we can’t do that,’ “ to develop specific recommenda- lingered for the last four years, document said, also “has a ter- resources on false positives among says Murphy of the ACLU. “They tions to end racial profiling,” he the review of federal policy drag- rible cost” to individuals and the people police would never other- contained have been more tight-lipped about announced. “It’s wrong, and we ging on, the new guidance still nation’s values. wise stop (black lawyers on their this policy than George Bush’s will end it in America.” unreleased as the final days of “I think people were surprised way to work), and because the some gaping Administration was when the More than a decade later, Holder’s tenure wind down. Civil that something like this could focus on race diverts attention loopholes. guidance came out in 2003.” with a rare moment of biparti- rights groups have grown anxious come out of John Ashcroft and the from the clues that actually do That reality suggests, ironically, san momentum long past, Bush’s waiting for it, as several inci- Bush Administration — pleasantly hint at criminal activity. that it may have been easier for promise remains unfulfilled. dents — from the arrest of Henry surprised,” says Laura Murphy, “If you want to know if some- John Ashcroft to denounce racial Communities across the country Louis Gates Jr, to the shooting of director of the Washington body is involved in, say, transport- ferent from data the ACLU com- profiling in 2003 — to declare that still chafe at the profiling they Michael Brown, to the death of Legislative Office of the American ing drugs on a highway, if you piled in the 1990s for a series of the American “goal of ‘liberty and perceive in state immigration Eric Garner — have fanned racial Civil Liberties Union. want to know whether somebody lawsuits that helped turn racial justice for all’ recedes with every laws that allow police to dispro- tensions across the country. But the guidance, which pro- might be up to no good in an air- profiling into a national story and act of such discrimination” — portionately challenge the status On Monday, speaking in Atlanta hibited racial profiling by federal port, you should watch with unre- a subject of presidential debate. than for the nation’s first black of Hispanics, in surveillance of about the tension that erupted law enforcement agencies, also lenting intensity what they are In one suit against the Illinois attorney general, and first black local Muslim communities, and in Ferguson, Holder hinted that contained some gaping loopholes, doing, not what they look like — State Police, the ACLU found that president, to say so today. in statistics showing that blacks he would finally announce such making it a valuable statement because that’s the only good pre- Hispanics, who made up less than “Every time this administra- are still interrogated by police changes in the coming days, of principles but a hollow tool for dictor,” says Harris, a professor 1 percent of the driving-age popu- tion tries to have a conversa- on the street at a far higher rate unveiling “rigorous new stand- enforcing them. at the University of Pittsburgh lation in several counties outside tion about addressing racial than other groups. Black drivers, ards” on the use of race by law First, the principles: The Justice School of Law. of St Louis, made up nearly a problems in this society, they’ve nationwide, are twice as likely as enforcement — “to help end racial Department acknowledged that Harris often hears people jus- third of stops there for speeding gotten slammed,” Murphy says. whites to be arrested during traf- profiling,” he said, “once and for racial profiling is actually ineffec- tify profiling Arabs at airports less than five miles over the speed “Everything from the beer sum- fic stops. all.” tive. This is especially notewor- as “better safe than sorry.” But, limit. mit to Holder’s speech on ‘we’re The consequences of this racial The new policy would be one of thy, since even today prominent in fact, by making law enforce- Similar disparities occur today cowards’ on issues of race — they profiling are as evident as ever: in the last major accomplishments of officials have continued to dispute ment less accurate, Harris argues far from St Louis: In New York just have been treated like no the frayed relationships between Holder’s tenure, a central pillar of the idea, even if they don’t use the that profiling potentially makes City, young black men in 2011 other administration. And I think police and minorities, in the deep his civil-rights legacy. word “profiling.” Up until the end communities less safe. And this were involved in a quarter of it’s totally unfair, and it’s had the distrust among minorities of the Civil rights advocates did not of his tenure last year, New York effect is further compounded by stop-and-frisk cases, while mak- effect of chilling certain actions justice system, and in the racial get the federal law they sought City Mayor Michael Bloomberg the mistrust that arises in heav- ing up less than 2 percent of the on their part.” tension in Ferguson, Missouri. under the Bush administration. defended the city’s aggressive ily profiled communities, where city’s population. In Boston, police WP-BLOOMBERG Sony hack attack signals threat to destroy not just steal data

BY CHRIS STROHM Investigators said in an interview. administration officials, while other US companies, 2015 will be in New York said his country had The attack at Sony Corp’s Mountain View, California- a year of disrupted services,” said nothing to do with it, according to he hacking of Sony Pictures entertainment unit, announced based cybersecurity company Ron Gula, chief executive officer the report. have found Entertainment points to November 25, crippled computer SentinelOne predicts in a new for Tenable Network Security Inc, Prior to the Sony attack, Ta type of attack security systems and gave the perpetrators report that such attacks will shut based in Columbia, Maryland. destructive malware had been malware that experts have long dreaded: one access to confidential employee down power grids and other criti- “Most US-based companies used in attacks inside the US, that uses the sophistication of a information including executive cal computers in 2015. have been preparing to avoid said a law enforcement official. foreign government to destroy sys- salaries. It also put unreleased The Sony attack demonstrates an embarrassing and financially The official didn’t talk about the contained Korean tems rather than just steal data. films including “Annie,” set for that not only critical infrastruc- damaging loss of sensitive data,” Sony attack. There have been a handful of theatres on December 19, on file- ture is at risk, Chertoff said. “The Gula said in an email. “They are Destructive malware has more language such incidents around the world sharing sites. The breach occurred potential for cyber weapons to be not prepared for pure destruction often been found in private net- and they are likely to grow more a month before Sony’s scheduled deployed continues to increase,” he of data.” Sony investigators have works than in critical infrastruc- common, either to further a politi- release of “The Interview,” a com- said. Most US companies confront found malware that contained ture in the US, the official said. code and have cal agenda or hide evidence of theft edy about a CIA plot to kill North an unfair fight when it comes to Korean language code and have When asked if the malware could or espionage, said Michael Chertoff, Korea’s leader. The attack used a defending against malicious soft- linked the attack to a group asso- cause damage similar in scope to linked the attack former secretary of the US so-called wiper virus that erases ware that can cause physical dam- ciated with North Korea known a 2012 attack on Saudi Aramco Homeland Security Department. data and can bring down net- age, especially if the hackers are as DarkSeoul, a person familiar that crippled 30,000 computers, to a group “Either for political or eco- works with thousands of comput- well-resourced foreign govern- with the investigation said. That the official said it’s possible. nomic reasons, at some point ers and prevent companies from ments or their hired guns using group wiped out the computers of To be sure, destructive attacks sophisticated actors are going to being able to conduct business. powerful attack tools, he said. South Korean banks and broad- are by far still the exception, as associated with be more willing to use destructive Attacks using malware that Cybersecurity companies casters in March 2013. most hackers are driven by profit malware,” Chertoff, co-founder cripple computers is one of the say they are bracing for more North Korea has denied being motives, said Trey Ford, global North Korea. and executive chairman of The top concerns cited by National destructive attacks in the months behind the attack, according to a security strategist for Boston- Chertoff Group, a global security Security Agency Director Michael ahead. “If attacks like those report by Voice of America. An based software security company consultancy based in Washington, Rogers and other senior Obama against Sony continue against unnamed North Korean diplomat Rapid7. WP-BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST UAE arrests suspect in American’s killing Woman also accused of plot to bomb US doctor’s home

ABU DHABI: UAE authori- terrorise people in the UAE”. down to a mosque for prayer.” ties said yesterday they had “We are witnessing an unprec- The doctor told police that the arrested a woman for the edented, heinous crime in the woman came a few days before “unprecedented” murder of an UAE,” he added. the incident to his residence to American teacher in a shop- In CCTV footage released confirm the family’s presence and ping centre and a foiled plot to on Wednesday, the assailant is had quickly fled before they could bomb a US doctor’s home. seen entering the shopping mall identify her. Police said the suspect was a shortly after 1 pm and then rush- The footage also shows a raid 38-year-old Emirati whom they ing from the restroom about 90 on a house where the woman, have dubbed “The Reem Island minutes later, as shoppers scram- dressed in pyjamas, was with a Ghost” after the location of bled in panic. man, whom the police handcuffed. the mall where the attack by a The footage was accompanied The ministry did not give suspect in a veil took place on by pictures of a bloodied kitchen details on the fate of the man or Monday in the ladies toilets. knife and trails of blood on the say if he had a role in the attacks. She is also accused of attempt- floor of the restroom. It showed several knives and ing to plant a makeshift bomb in New footage released yesterday bomb-making materials, as well front of the home of an American showed a fully covered woman as traces of blood on the steering General Khalifa Haftar (fourth left) discusses military operations with Libyan army commanders in Benghazi, where doctor, a Muslim of Egyptian ori- entering a building in Abu Dhabi, wheel of the suspect’s car. clashes between pro and anti-government forces have taken place. gin, in Abu Dhabi. pulling a wheeled luggage case, Police initially said the woman Police said she had confessed in which she was allegedly hid- was 37 years old but yesterday to the crimes. ing a bomb. said she was 47. “The suspect targeted her vic- The device was planted at the A recording was released tims based only on their nation- door of one of the apartments in this week attributed to Abu More air strikes near Tripoli alities and not over a personal the building. Mohammed Al Adnani, the dispute,” said Interior Minister Police said the resident of the spokesman of the extremist TRIPOLI: Forces allied to one Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed. apartment is a 46-year-old doc- Islamic State group, that urged of two rival governments vying He described the attacks as tor and father of three, and that Muslims to attack Westerners by for power in Libya launched an ‘IS has training camps in Libya’ “an attempt to create unrest, the bomb was discovered by one any means, even if only to “spit air strike near Tripoli yester- WASHINGTON: The Islamic State group, which overran large undermine security, and of his sons as he was “heading on their faces”. AFP day, officials and residents said, areas of Iraq and Syria, has set up training camps in eastern in a struggle that began when Libya and the American military is closely monitoring, a top US one group seized the capital general said on Wednesday. in August and set up its own General David Rodriguez ruled out military action on the “nascent” cabinet. camps in the immediate future. Shebab kill Libya is caught in fighting “They put training camps out there,” Rodriguez, head of US Africa Somali lawmakers move between two sides, each with its Command, told reporters, referring to the IS organisation. own government and parliament. He described the IS activity in eastern Libya as “very small and ex-lawmaker, One is a self-declared government nascent.” created after fighters from a group “Around a couple hundred” militants were present at the camps to sack prime minister wound another known as Libya Dawn took over and US forces would continue to track the area to see if the IS pres- Tripoli in August. The other is ence expanded, said Rodriguez. MOGADISHU: Somali law- inside parliament between rival MOGADISHU: Somalia’s the internationally recogniSed When asked if the training camps in Libya were a potential target makers presented a motion in politicians. Shebab insurgents said they government, forced out of Tripoli for American forces, Rodriguez said: “No, not right now.” parliament yesterday to oust However, MP Abdi Hosh said had assassinated a former and now operating from the east The four-star general said it appeared the IS militants in Libya the prime minister, amid warn- the debates yesterday were “calm lawmaker and his body- of the country. were not volunteers coming from outside the country but militia ings the power struggles and and orderly”. guard and wounded another Both sides gave different members who had shifted their loyalty to the jihadist group. political turmoil could damage Ahmed took the post in MP in a drive-by shooting in accounts of the target of yester- Experts have warned that the IS group has gained a foothold in efforts to rebuild the war-torn December 2013 after his pred- Mogadishu yesterday to show day’s air strike. the eastern town of Derna, exploiting the chaos that has engulfed nation. ecessor Abdi Farah Shirdon was the government they remained The Libya Dawn-linked govern- the North African state. AFP President Hassan Sheikh ousted by parliament after just a threat. ment said through its own state Mohamud and his prime minis- over a year in the post. Gunmen in a moving car news website that the target had as long as we know more about plans by the United Nations to ter, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, have The United Nations, United opened fire as the lawmaker been a poultry farm in Qaser Ben the ammunition places,” he said. hold a new round of talks next been at odds for months, prompt- States and European Union have drove through the centre of the Gashir, a town south of Tripoli. Residents said they had heard week between the two sides, ing international backers to warn all warned the power struggles city, before racing off, witnesses The area is close to the old Tripoli an explosion in the area. Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali that infighting is putting at risk are putting at risk the progress said. MP Mustafa Mayow was airport, which was the scene of a On Wednesday, Thinni’s govern- Karti said after meeting colleagues the fragile gains made, with the Somalia has made. wounded in the attack. month-long battle in the summer. ment said in a statement his forces in Khartoum. Al Qaeda-affiliated Shebab rebels Political wrangles and reports “The government say they But the army of Prime Minister had started a military offensive to At the same time, the neigh- still carrying out regular attacks of corruption have raised con- have eradicated the Shebab from Abdullah Al Thinni’s government take back Tripoli. Thinni’s govern- bours stuck to the UN position in the country. cern the government, like the Mogadishu, but this is to show said it had hit military installa- ment has allied itself with forces that Libya’s legitimate parliament Lawmakers are expected last administration, is blighted that we are here and active,” tions and positions of Libya Dawn of former army general Khalifa was the Tobruk-based House of to vote on the motion tomor- by infighting and failing to unite Shebab spokesman Abdiaziz Abu in Qaser Ben Gashir, its spokes- Haftar who had declared war on Representatives, according to a row, although previous debates in the face of the threat by the Musab said. man Mohamed El Hejazi said. Islamists in May. final communique. have ended in shouting matches Shebab. AFP AFP “We are extending our strikes Libya’s neighbours welcomed REUTERS

Ex-minister Bahrain pro-democracy activist jailed elected Tunisia MANAMA: A Bahraini court demonstrations on social media. involving her dating back to 2012. speaker sentenced pro-democracy activ- Khawaja, who gave birth to a son Amnesty International says ist Zainab Al Khawaja to three last week, is the daughter of jailed Bahrain’s High Criminal Court TUNIS: Tunisia’s first years in jail and fined her 3,000 activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja and will shortly issue verdicts in other parliament since the dinars ($7,950) yesterday for her younger sister, Maryam, act- cases against her, including one in 2011 revolution yesterday insulting H M King Hamad bin ing head of the Bahrain Centre which she is accused of insulting a elected veteran politician Isa Al Khalifa by tearing up his for Human Rights, was jailed in police officer. Mohamed Ennaceur, 80, photograph, her lawyer and a absentia on Monday for assaulting Officials were not immediately of anti-Islamist party human rights group said. two policewomen. available for comment. Nidaa Tounes as house Bahrain has been in tur- She is free on bail of 100 dinars “Silencing Zainab means mut- speaker. moil for three years since mass and her sentence was suspended ing another important voice advo- Ennaceur, the sole can- protests erupted in Manama, pending an appeal, her lawyer cating for peaceful reform,” said didate, won 174 votes from inspired by the 2011 Arab Mohammed Al Wasati said. Brian Dooley of US-based Human the 214 MPs in attendance. Spring uprisings and led by Shia Khawaja tore up the pho- Right First, in a statement report- In a brief speech, he Muslims. Khawaja has become tograph on Oct. 14 during an ing the verdict. thanked lawmakers and known for publishing news of the appeal hearing into two cases REUTERS vowed parliament would follow a consensual approach to guarantee “freedoms and human Oil spill rights” and strive “to build a state of law”. The vote, initially expected on Tuesday, was delayed for consultations on a consensus candidate. Ennaceur is deputy leader of Nidaa Tounes, which won a legislative election in October — the first since the overthrow of long-time strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali nearly four years ago. Nidaa Tounes head Beji Caid Essebsi, 88, is front- runner in a presidential election run-off due to be contested by the end of this month. Ennaceur served as social affairs minister under Habib Bourguiba, during the 1970s and 1980s. Nidaa Tounes won 86 seats in the October par- liamentary polls, beating moderate Islamist move- Oil flowing in the Arava desert after a pipeline ruptured, spilling thousands of cubic metres of oil close to Beer ment Ennahda into second Oral, just north of the Red Sea resort city of Eilat and 500 meters from Israel’s frontier with Jordan yesterday. place with 69 seats. AFP FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Ebola booster Protests erupt in New York vaccine trials begin in Oxford Fury over no charges in chokehold case; probe finds excessive use of force by Cleveland police LONDON: Scientists at Oxford University have launched the NEW YORK: Thousands of 43-year-old Garner, who died first clinical tests of a new protesters hit the streets of New after New York police officer Ebola vaccine approach, using a York after a grand jury declined Daniel Pantaleo placed him in booster developed by Denmark’s to charge a white police officer a chokehold during an arrest Bavarian Nordic that may in the choking death of a black for selling untaxed cigarettes on improve the effects of a shot man, days after a similar deci- the New York borough of Staten from GlaxoSmithKline. sion sparked unrest in US cities. Island. Thirty healthy volunteers in Soon after Wednesday’s grand An amateur video of the arrest Britain who have already received jury decision over Eric Garner’s shows Garner, a heavy-set man the experimental Ebola vaccine chokehold death, hundreds of pro- who suffered from asthma and being developed by GSK and testers converged on Rockefeller had six children, gasping “I can’t the US National Institutes of Centre and in New York City’s breathe, I can’t breathe” as police Health will get the booster shot, iconic Times Square chanting “No officers held him to the ground researchers said yesterday. justice, no peace”. with his throat constricted. Adrian Hill, who is leading the They were reprising the rally- Holder’s announcement means trial at Oxford University’s Jenner ing cry of demonstrators already Pantaleo could still face trial. Institute, said it was important angered by a separate verdict Protesters in Times Square waved to explore all avenues. “If a single last week not to indict a white signs reading “Black lives matter” dose of an Ebola vaccine is suffi- policeman in the fatal shooting of and “Respect human lives”. There cient, it makes absolute sense to black teenager Michael Brown in was another protest on Staten use that. But it also makes sense at Ferguson, Missouri. Island and at Grand Central this early stage of trials to see if a Police said yesterday that 83 Terminal, where about 50 pro- second booster vaccine can greatly people were arrested overnight, testers lay, pretending to be dead. increase the levels of immune mostly for disorderly conduct. Small demonstrations also responses produced,” he said. A series of small protests con- broke out in Harlem, Union As neither vaccine contains verged into a large march down Square and Columbus Circle, while infectious material, they cannot Broadway and eventually into there were similarly small but cause a person who is vaccinated Times Square, where they mixed peaceful protests in Washington. Students at Emory University participate in a mass ‘die in’ during a protest on campus against the decision of a to become infected with Ebola. with tourists. “The police has impunity. They grand jury not to indict a police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner, in Atlanta, yesterday. Drug companies and scientists The July death of Garner is one can run away whatever they do,” are racing to develop an effective of a string of high-profile, racially New York demonstrator Susan inherent mistrust many African A grand jury in that case also in the borough of Staten Island vaccine to help fight the world’s charged incidents in which white Schneider said. “And when you Americans have of police. “We’re decided not to charge the white in July. “He’s a model of what we worst Ebola outbreak, which has police officers have been accused of see them on the streets, how seeing too many instances where officer involved, triggering demon- want a police officer to be,” Lynch killed some 6,000 people in West using unreasonable force or being they are equipped, it’s like war. people do not have confidence that strations in cities across America said. Africa, and they are collaborating too quick to fire at black suspects. It’s worse than in the 60s. The folks are being treated fairly. last week and into the weekend. Separately, Holder announced to try and find the best approach. The Garner and Brown cases, racism is more strong now.” “In some cases, those may be A New York City medical exam- the Justice Department had found Johnson & Johnson is also coupled with the death of a Garner’s widow, Esaw Garner, misperceptions, but in some cases iner had ruled Garner’s death a the Cleveland Police Department working with Bavarian to develop 12-year-old black boy who was said she rejected Pantaleo’s apol- that’s a reality, and it is incumbent homicide caused in part by the systematically engages in exces- another so-called prime-boost gunned down by police officers in ogy. “No,” Garner said, in com- upon all of us as Americans... that chokehold used during the arrest. sive use of force against civilians. vaccine and a spokeswoman for Ohio while handling a toy pistol ments reported by The New York we recognise this is an American Mayor De Blasio has said authori- The investigation, which began the US group said trials with its in a playground, have reignited a Times. “The time for remorse problem and not just a black ties need to address the “under- in March 2013, gained added product were expected to start debate in the United States about for the death of my husband was problem or a brown problem.” lying reality” highlighted by the prominence after a Cleveland “very soon”. Prime-boost involves relations between law enforce- when he was yelling to breathe. The August shooting death deaths of Brown and Garner. police officer last month shot a first vaccination to stimulate ment and African Americans, My husband is six feet under and of 18-year-old Brown by a white Meanwhile, New York dead a 12-year-old boy who was an initial immune response and as well as accusations of overly I’m looking for a way to feed my policeman in Ferguson sparked City Patrolmen’s Benevolent carrying what turned out to be a second shot a few weeks later aggressive policing. kids now.” consecutive nights of violence and Association President Patrick a toy gun on a playground. The to boost that response further. Attorney General Eric Holder In brief comments following became a rallying cry for African- Lynch told reporters yesterday findings will prompt federally Another experimental Ebola vac- said the US Justice Department the grand jury decision, Barack American communities across the that Officer Daniel Pantaleo had mandated reforms but carry no cine is also being developed by will launch a federal civil rights Obama — America’s first black United States fed up with what acted properly in restraining Eric criminal charges. Merck & Co and NewLink. investigation into the case of president — addressed the they say is racially biased policing. Garner during an arrest attempt AGENCIES REUTERS Obama likely to nominate Islamist attack, clashes in Grozny kill 20 Pentagon chief today GROZNY: Islamist insurgents deadly attacks, said it was behind and bullet castings littering the inside the Press House were WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama will today launched a brazen attack in the the violence in a video posted on streets and a central market killed, as it stood smouldering announce his choice to replace Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief, Chechen capital Grozny yester- the website Kavkaz Center, saying destroyed by fire. Kadyrov said and gutted from fire. Speaking in the White House said. Favoured for the post is Ashton Carter, day that sparked heavy clashes it was revenge for “oppression of the militants had planned to the Kremlin, Putin said he was a former deputy defence secretary under Leon Panetta from with security forces, leaving 20 Muslim women.” stage the attack on Friday but certain that “local boys, local October 2011 to December 2013. While stopping short of con- dead and a central market burnt. Chechnya’s head Ramzan had launched their violent action police, will suitably manage” to firming the pick, the White House has hailed Carter’s “detailed Militants barricaded them- Kadyrov said nine militants after traffic police stopped them bring down the “latest raid by understanding” of the Pentagon’s inner workings, and recalled selves in a school and police cor- were killed after several hours of in the early hours yesterday. the terrorists”. that the Senate had unanimously confirmed his nomination as doned off city streets in violence fighting in the city, with armed Militants stormed a media Chechnya’s parliament speaker the Defense Department’s number two in 2011. However, said that erupted just as President personnel carriers dispatched to centre called the Press House in Dukuvakha Abdurakhmanov White House spokesman Josh Earnest: “It’s actually the presi- Vladimir Putin gave his annual residential areas and shooting in central Grozny as well as a school blamed Western leaders for the dent’s nominee, and he will announce it tomorrow.” Hagel, the address to the nation, vowing to the streets. The operation against about a kilometre away. attack, as Moscow is locked in outgoing Pentagon chief, announced his resignation last week. end violence in Chechnya. the gunmen killed 10 police and Kadyrov said on Echo of the worst standoff with Europe Officials privately said he was forced out after losing the confi- Putin has pledged to wipe out the injured 28, Russia’s National Moscow radio that the gun- and the United States since the dence of the White House, as the United States wages an air war insurgency in the North Caucasus Antiterrorism Committee said men were “very heavily armed”, Cold War over the Ukraine con- against Islamic State jihadists in Iraq and Syria. Carter, 60, has but simmering violence has con- in a statement. including with grenade launchers. flict. “The dreams of (President gained a reputation as an expert on hi-tech weapons and military tinued in Chechnya and nearby It said police efforts “liqui- Witnesses said a large area in Barack) Obama, (German budgets, portraying himself as a reformer intent on making the regions, with a suicide blast rock- dated” the group and “thwarted the city centre was closed off by Chancellor Angela) Merkel and vast Pentagon bureaucracy more efficient. ing Chechnya in October. major acts of terror” while some security forces, with automatic their conspirators will never The Caucasus Emirate, an security actions were ongoing. fire as well as larger calibre artil- come true,” he vowed to TASS Mugabe purges ‘treacherous’ deputy Islamist group that has claimed Pictures from the city showed lery audible several blocks away. news agency. responsibility for a string of considerable damage with debris Authorities said gunmen AFP HARARE: Ninety-year-old Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe purged the deputy seen just months ago as his most likely successor, denouncing her before party loyalists as leader of a “treacherous cabal” bent on removing him from power. In Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree a thunderous speech to 12,000 cadres of his ZANU-PF party, Mugabe threatened to turn the law on Vice President Joice Kiev, rebels announce Mujuru, whose status as presumed successor for Africa’s oldest head of state has evaporated in the past three months since she became the target of attacks in state media. “As we thought we were working together, they were doing their own thing, a cabal December 9 truce parallel to the party, planning their own future, planning how to change the leadership, planning about kicking the president out KIEV: Ukraine and the pro- leaders was apparently agreed — of power,” Mugabe said. His comments appear to end the future Russian rebels said yesterday but never disclosed — with the help in the ruling party of Mujuru, seen by some in the Zimbabwean that they had agreed to halt fire of Russian and European envoys in business community as a common-sense leader who could have across the eastern war zone on the Belarussian capital Minsk on helped restore relations with the West that fell apart during the December 9 under the terms of September 5. latter half of Mugabe’s 34 years in power. Mujuru, a former guer- a Kremlin-brokered truce. Poroshenko said Kiev had rilla with the nom de guerre “Spill Blood”, was not present at The unexpected announcement prepared “measures that should the meeting, a ruling party congress that is meant to anoint its provides the latest glimmer of hope ensure the implementation of the leadership for the next five years. A source close to Mujuru said that Europe’s worst conflict in dec- Minsk Agreement concerning a she was watching the speech on television at her Harare home ades was nearing an end after eight Day of Silence that is due to begin and would not be commenting. months of fighting that killed 4,300 on December 9.” people and shattered Moscow’s A source in Poroshenko’s office UK to review 25 ‘Fake Sheikh’ convictions relations with the West. said the president’s statement European Commission chief meant Ukraine would begin with- LONDON: Twenty-five convictions secured through evidence Jean-Claude Juncker underscored drawing heavy weapons from the given by British reporter Mazher Mahmood — nicknamed the Fake the Cold War-era chill now envel- eastern frontline on December 10 Sheikh — will be reviewed due to doubts over his reliability as a oping East-West relations by call- — as long as the separatists also witness, prosecutors said yesterday. Infamous for often reporting ing Russia a “strategic problem” observe the truce. undercover posing as a wealthy Arab dressed in robes and a kef- for the 28-nation EU bloc. The parliament speaker of the fiyeh, his evidence has helped secure convictions in several high- And Russian President Vladimir self-declared Donetsk People’s profile cases including on drug charges involving celebrities and Putin accused the West of trying to Republic confirmed the latest sporting figures. His methods, though, have been criticised and sev- force the “collapse and dismember- ceasefire was part of the Minsk eral of his targets have complained of entrapment. In July, a case ment” of his country through sanc- deal. against pop star Tulisa Contostavlos, who was accused of offering to tions that are meant to punish the “The (Minsk) group, which procure cocaine for Mahmood, collapsed after the judge said he had Kremlin’s alleged support for the included our and Ukrainian mil- “strong grounds to believe” Mahmood had lied at a hearing before Ukrainian rebel cause. itary officials, as well as OSCE the trial started. A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said Putin denies any link to the and Russian mediators, agreed to this had prompted the body to look again at convictions secured The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is illuminated in central London fighters and calls the economic halt fire on December 9,” Andrei through evidence supplied by Mahmood. “We are now consider- yesterday. The tree is donated by the City of Oslo in Norway to the restrictions a US-led pretext for Purgin told Russia’s RIA Novosti ing past cases which resulted in a conviction in criminal courts in people of London each year as a token of gratitude for Britain’s sup- toppling his increasingly national- state news agency. But Purgin England and Wales based on evidence provided by Mahmood, and ist regime. The truce date disclosed refused to say whether he thought have identified 25 cases,” the CPS said in a statement. port during the Second World War. by Ukrainian President Petro this agreement would hold. AGENCIES Poroshenko and two top separatist AFP FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES Philippines moves to calm panic-buying Troops and coastguards on red alert; Typhoon Hagupit likely to make landfall tomorrow

MANILA: Panic-buying of food broke out in the central Typhoon Hagupit Philippines yesterday and schools Residents of coastal villages and landslide-prone communities were told to move to and government offices were government-designated evacuation areas, as typhoon Hagupit barrelled towards shut, as provinces yet to recover Eastern Samar province in central Philippines. from last year’s devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for Sustained < 34 knots 34-63 knots > 63 knots 34 knot 64 knot wind: another Category 5 storm. Tropical depression Tropical storm Typhoon winds winds The government said it was considering declaring a state of TAIWANIWA HongH Kong national calamity to freeze prices of basic goods and President Benigno Aquino ordered the Potential deviation trade department to send more food supplies to provinces at risk from typhoon Hagupit. Dec. 9 Pacific Ocean 8 am Dec. 8 “We want to bring in a lot more 8 am Dec. 7 Projected 8 am track supplies to cut down on panic Manila buying,” Aquino said at a meet- South China ing of his disaster command at Sea the main military base in Manila PHILIPPINES SAMAR shown on live television. The move followed reports of Tacloban stores shutting days ahead of the Dec. 6 typhoon in order to raise prices 8 am Dec. 5 8 am of goods later. PALAU “Many stores have closed in Dec. 4 8 am Tacloban,” said Energy Secretary BRUNEI MALAYSIAYSIA Carlos Jericho Petilla, referring to 200 miles the capital of Leyte province in 200 km the central Philippines, where he Residents carry their belongings onto a vehicle as they evacuate from their tent houses to a safer place in Tacloban Source: Joint Typhoon Warning Centre All times are local (GMT +8) Data as of 11 am, Dec. 4 hails from. “I think everybody is City, central Philippines, yesterday. panicking at this point.” C. Inton, 04/12/2014 Typhoon Hagupit was churning across the Pacific around 720km 4-metre high storm surges, the troops were on red alert to assist — Filipino for lash — mak- Local government officials stuff, preparing fuel and petrol southeast of the island nation yes- weather bureau said. in evacuating danger zones and ing a direct hit on the central and emergency teams from the supply,” Mercado told local radio terday, the local weather bureau The storm could take the same support relief and rescue efforts. Philippines, the forecasting website Red Cross, army and coastguard DZMM. “People are now con- said, packing winds of up to 205 track as Haiyan, which left more The social work department Tropical Storm Risk and the Joint were on alert for possible swol- scious of preparations.” kph near the centre with gusts of than 7,000 dead or missing and said it had sent about 300,000 Typhoon Warning Centre of the len rivers, landslides, flash floods Eastern Samar and the island up to 240 kph. more than 4 million homeless family food packs consisting of US navy showed the storm veering and storm surges, said Roger of Leyte were worst-hit by 250 It was expected to strengthen or with damaged houses when it rice and canned goods to prov- north, closer to the capital Manila. Mercado, governor of Southern kph winds and storm surges further before slamming into battered the central Philippines inces in the path of the typhoon. The Japan Meteorological Leyte province. brought by Haiyan. About 25,000 Eastern Samar province in the in November 2013, the weather While the local weather bureau Agency classified Hagupit as a “All radios and televisions people still live in tents, shelters central Philippines tomorrow, bureau added. and the Japan Meteorological “violent” storm while the US navy are open, cell phones are being and bunkhouses more than a year bringing torrential rain and 3- to The Philippine military said Agency predicted Hagupit called it a super typhoon. charged. People are buying food after Haiyan. REUTERS

Easy win seen for Abe in vote TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Komeito, the Nikkei newspaper said. Xi hails Zuma as ‘good friend’ Shinzo Abe’s ruling party is on Sixty-year-old Abe still has two course for a landslide win in the years left of his mandate, but called BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping December 14 general election, opin- the vote in the wake of his decision yesterday hailed visiting South African ion polls published yesterday showed. last month to delay a sales tax hike President Jacob Zuma as China’s “good His Liberal Democratic Party due for October 2015. friend”, months after the latter’s govern- (LDP) could sweep more than 300 But, media said, the predicted ment refused the Dalai Lama a visa. of the 475 seats in the lower house of victory may be less a resounding “President Zuma is the Chinese people’s parliament, the Asahi Shimbun news- endorsement of the prime minister old friend and good friend,” Xi said as he paper and Kyodo News said in their and his signature “Abenomics” pro- welcomed Zuma on a state visit as trade and pre-election surveys. gramme, than a symptom of the par- political ties between Pretoria and Beijing That would mean the LDP, which lous state of the opposition and the grow closer. “South Africa is the compre- held 295 seats before Abe dissolved lack of credible alternative on offer. hensive and strategic partner of China in the powerful chamber last month, Chief opponents the Democratic Africa,” said Xi, who visited South Africa in will maintain its two-thirds super- Party of Japan are expected to gather March 2013 as part of his first foreign trip majority with junior coalition partner around 70 seats. AFP as head of state. “The two countries are equal, share mutual trust and cooperate on (a) wide range of sectors,” he added. “We are good friends and good brothers that mutually benefit each other.” Zuma, who is accompanied by a high- profile delegation including ministers for the environment, international relations, trade and energy, transport and finance, responded by thanking Xi for his “warm hospitality” since arriving. South African President Jacob Zuma (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of “For me, this is a manifestation of the the People in Beijing yesterday. Zuma is on a state visit to China from December 3 to 6. friendship and solidarity that exists between the People’s Republic of China and the signing of a series of agreements, including a five-to-10 year strategic programme on Republic of South Africa,” Zuma said. China memorandum of understanding on nuclear cooperation, as well as to improve bilat- is South Africa’s single largest trading part- energy cooperation between China National eral cooperation in trade and investment ner, while South Africa is China’s largest Nuclear Corporation and the South African between China’s ministry of commerce and trading partner on the continent. Nuclear Energy Corporation. South Africa’s department of trade and During Zuma’s visit, China announced the China said that the two sides agreed a industry. AFP

HK student leaders Police torture thriving in the mull protest retreat Philippines, says Amnesty HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s student lead- ers said yesterday that they would decide in the coming days whether to leave protest MANILA: Torture of suspected criminals under previous president Gloria Arroyo, sites they have occupied for more than two by police in the Philippines has thrived there have been no convictions, Shetty said. months, following violent clashes. under the administration of President “The single, most important reason why The rallies for fully free leadership elec- Benigno Aquino, human rights monitor there is torture in the Philippines is they tions drew tens of thousands at their height, Amnesty International said yesterday. (police) get away with it,” he said. He said but numbers have dwindled as public sup- Dozens of beatings, rapes and electro- low salaries also contributed to the problem, port for the movement has waned. cutions are being recorded by the coun- with police officers torturing to extract con- One prominent protest leader said the try’s human rights commission every year, fessions or extort money. students would decide “within a week” with many other cases going unreported, Amnesty recommended establishing a whether to leave two remaining camps in Amnesty Secretary-General Salil Shetty body that is independent from the police the centre of the southern Chinese city after said. “Torture by the police is very wide- to handle reports of torture, as the current authorities cleared a third last week. spread and routine,” Shetty said. system sees police investigating themselves. Their announcement came after the Shetty said ending torture could be a Shetty said Aquino and the heads of the three leaders of protest group Occupy “very important legacy” for Aquino, whose national police force and interior ministry Central handed themselves in to police on six-year term will end in 2016, but he did not respond to Amnesty’s requests for Wednesday in a symbolic move to get dem- accused the president of not doing enough a dialogue to discuss their report. “Looking onstrators off the streets. to reform the police force. the other way will not help,” he said. China insists that candidates for the vote “If you don’t acknowledge the problem, Asked to comment on Amnesty’s findings, for chief executive in 2017 must be vetted there can be no solution,” Shetty said. Aquino’s spokesman, Herminio Coloma, by a loyalist committee, which demon- Quoting data from the Philippine human said: “The government is pursuing its efforts strators say will ensure the election of a rights commission, Amnesty said 457 tor- to prosecute those violating the anti-torture pro-Beijing stooge. Student protest leaders ture cases were reported from 2001 to the law”. The national police issued a statement have remained adamant that staying on the middle of this year. The 75 cases recorded in contradicting Amnesty’s findings and insist- streets is their only option to force reform. 2013 was the highest in a single year. ing major reforms on human rights had But they said yesterday that the decision But, five years after the Philippines been successfully implemented. to retreat was now an option. passed landmark anti-torture legislation AFP AFP FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

LEFT: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani addressing world leaders at the Afghanistan Conference in London yesterday. CENTRE: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and British Prime Minister David Cameron at the conference. RIGHT: US Secretary of State John Kerry with Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan. Afghan leaders outline reform plans US, UK pledge support; Sharif presents 9-point plan

LONDON: Ghani faces huge tasks ahead Secretary of State of creating a united vision for relationship with Ghani’s pred- John Kerry promised US and Afghanistan’s development, fol- ecessor Karzai. allied support for Afghanistan lowing the presidency of Hamid Many diplomats are now hop- KABUL: New Afghan President Ashraf Ghani resolving a bitter feud over allegations of vote as the country’s new leaders Karzai, in whom Western confi- ing to reset relations under the has set about overhauling a dysfunctional admin- rigging, presented ambitious plans for saving outlined reform plans yester- dence wore thin. former World Bank economist, istration and containing a growing insurgency Afghanistan to donors at a conference in London. day, even as they struggled to “We are confident that the although he has yet to appoint any with plenty of energy, and some would say impa- International donors contributed some $5bn to bring peace while foreign com- policies outlined today will new ministers to his government. tience, in marked contrast to his predecessor. Afghanistan last year, accounting for two-thirds of bat forces withdraw. result in a more stable, prosper- The international combat mis- Where Hamid Karzai tended to invite tribal the national budget, and are being asked to keep “We have a government in ous Afghanistan. This is really sion, which peaked at 130,000 officials and ministers for talks at the presiden- the money flowing. Kabul that merits our confidence,” an extraordinary moment. It’s troops in 2010, winds down at the tial palace, Ghani, inaugurated in September after Foreign aid is one of many problems Ghani faces. Kerry told an international con- a moment of transformation,” end of this year. But some 12,500 months of wrangling with his rival, has been more Afghanistan ranked as the fourth most corrupt ference in London with President Kerry said. Nato troops, mainly American, hands-on. Hours after visiting a military hospital country in the world in a survey by Transparency Ashraf Ghani and chief executive Sharif outlined a nine-point plan will stay on for several years to in Kabul, the 65-year-old returned unannounced to International. Torn by decades of war and ethnic officer Abdullah Abdullah. for Afghanistan’s development, train and advise Afghan forces. find some doctors had left their shifts early, said a rivalry, it has long suffered from weak governance, “They can be confident of the centred on strengthening regional US President Barack Obama government official on the recent tour who declined tribal patronage and political deal-making. support of the international com- economic ties. “Pakistan remains had pledged that the US combat to be named. Several were sacked on the spot. That tangled system is being taken on by Ghani, munity,” he said. The conference in strong solidarity with the people mission in Afghanistan would end “If we compare President Ghani with president who aides describe as methodical, exacting and is not focused on new cash pledges of Afghanistan,” he told delegates. this year but officials said last Karzai, there is a huge difference,” said Mozammil dedicated to meritocracy. His passion for punctu- but instead on providing a platform “We fully support the government’s month that US forces would still Shinwari, a deputy minister of trade in the Ministry ality is renowned. Ghani is said by aides to have for Ghani and Abdullah, joined by forward-looking vision. I share be able to help Afghan troops and of Commerce. “Everybody is now thinking: ‘If the cancelled meetings if a minister is five minutes late. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz with President Ghani my vision police fight the Taliban in certain president suddenly comes and I’m not doing my He is also a stickler for accountability. The Sharif and British Prime Minister of a comprehensive and enduring circumstances. work, what will happen?’.” same government official who recalled the hospital David Cameron. partnership between Pakistan and Ghani will visit the US early There is no guarantee Ghani’s leadership style encounter spoke of another occasion when Ghani It comes after the two agreed to Afghanistan,” he said, where ter- next year when Washington offi- will work in a country where open criticism can handed a government minister five sheets of paper form a national unity government rorism would be fought as a “com- cials will discuss with him whether cause offence, and the scale of his task is staggering. and asked him to write an essay on the main goals in September and as US-led for- mon enemy”. to prolong the timetable for the The economy relies mostly on foreign aid. On the of his job. When the minister struggled, the presi- eign forces end a 13-year combat British Foreign Secretary withdrawal of US troops, Peter last point, Ghani will hope he can keep the money dent berated him, said the official. mission amid a spike in Taliban Philip Hammond spoke of McKinley, Obama’s pick as his taps open. Equally comfortable in a business suit as a “On many occasions that I was present, he yelled attacks against international tar- Afghanistan entering a “transfor- next ambassador to Kabul, said. Pashtun turban, he used to work for the World Bank. at ministers for not delivering on his instructions,” gets in Kabul. mation decade” where it would Another aim of the conference Donors to Afghanistan have long been frustrated by said Gul Padshah Majeedi, a member of parliament. Ghani wants to implement a take the lead in handling its own is to ensure that donor countries what they say is a lack of accountability, and to some That style is in contrast to Karzai, a master at national “strategy of self-reli- development, but warned of huge honour pledges made at a previous the ascent of Ghani, co-author of a book called Fixing balancing ethnic and tribal demands, according to ance”, including tackling cor- challenges ahead. conference in Tokyo in 2012. Failed States, looks like the best hope of establish- Humayoun Azizi, the former minister of parliamen- ruption, improving security and Despite pouring billions of dol- Aid levels to Afghanistan have ing an effective government. Ghani’s office did not tary affairs. Analysts hope that if Ghani can build a governance plus boosting exports. lars into supporting Afghanistan fallen in recent years as interna- respond to Reuters requests for an interview. strong partnership with Abdullah, a former foreign Kerry praised Ghani and after the Taliban regime was tional troop levels reduced and Ghani and former presidential rival Abdullah minister with diplomatic flair, they can change their Abdullah for putting aside their toppled in 2001, the interna- Western frustration with Karzai Abdullah, now united in power but only after country for the better. REUTERS own political differences in favour tional community had a fraught mounted. AFP IDEAS 2014 10 kids get HIV from blood transfusions ISLAMABAD: Ten Pakistani chil- dren have been infected with HIV after receiving tainted blood transfusions, offi- cials said yesterday, in a “shocking” case highlighting the abysmal state of blood screening in the country. The children, aged five to 16, all suf- fer from the hereditary blood disorder Thalassaemia, which requires patients to undergo regular transfusions. Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination, slammed the case as “shocking” and prom- ised an investigation. “I have sought reports about the incident and I am also writing to the provincial governments about it,” she said. While Pakistan has federal and pro- vincial acts of parliament requiring blood screening, implementation is weak. “The people responsible should be punished and Visitors stand next to a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during the last day of International punished very severely,” said Javed Akram, Defence Exhibition and Seminar “IDEAS 2014” in Karachi yesterday. At least 88 delega- vice-chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of tions from 47 countries took part in the 8th biennial event at the Karachi Expo Centre. Medical Sciences (PIMS). AFP

Pakistani Taliban squeezed by US drone strikes PESHAWAR: Pakistani Taliban mili- has been a bone of contention between commander said. tants holed up in Afghanistan are being Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the two A drone strike on Monday in Nangarhar squeezed by US drone strikes and a revolt trading accusations of sheltering insurgents. province killed eight people, including against them, a trend that could disrupt But the ascent to power of Afghan Pakistani Taliban, said district gover- the insurgents’ capability to strike in President Ashraf Ghani has raised hopes for nor Mahlem Mahshuq. Drone strikes in Pakistan. more cooperation in tackling the insurgency. Afghanistan have increased recently, said For years, Pakistani Taliban commanders Four Pakistani Taliban commanders Matthew Henman, who runs IHS Jane’s fighting the Pakistani state have been hiding told Reuters that drone strikes and ten- Terrorism and Insurgency Centre Database, in remote areas of east Afghanistan, plotting sion with tribesmen had forced them to which tracks reports of strikes. Out of 56 attacks and recruiting. move from small Afghan towns to moun- reported this year, 30 were since September. But in recent weeks, officials say the tainous border areas. Relations between Pakistani Taliban and insurgency has been weakened by a spate Two of them said they narrowly missed tribesmen have also deteriorated — a trend strikes by US drones and a rebellion by being hit by US drones last month. There is Afghan forces are trying to exploit. Kunar tribesmen in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. no complete record of Afghan drone strikes governor Shuja-ul Mulk Jalala said there was The Pakistani and Afghan Taliban are so it was not possible to verify their claims. an uprising in Dangam district 11 days ago. allied and share the goal of toppling their A strike on November 24 hit a house “Villagers, backed by a unit of Afghan respective governments and setting up an where Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah police and army launched an operation Islamist state across the region. Fazlullah had stayed the night before against the Pakistani Taliban,” he said. Their presence on both sides of the border and killed two commanders, one Taliban REUTERS FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Modi slams Fired up drummers minister for crude remark Opposition refuses to relent

NEW DELHI: Giving in to children of Lord Ram or those opposition demands to speak on born illegitimately). the row over federal minister Senior government mem- Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti’s unpar- bers tried to pacify the opposi- liamentary language, Prime tion in the Rajya Sabha, with Minister Narendra Modi yes- Parliamentary Affairs Minister terday said he “strongly disap- M Venkaiah Naidu and Finance proved” of her remarks and Minister Arun Jaitley urging the urged the opposition not to dis- members to let the house run rupt the Rajya Sabha. But an after the prime minister’s state- unmollified opposition persisted ment, but to no avail. with its demand for her sacking. As soon as Modi sat down, Breaking his silence, Modi Naidu stood up and said: “In view spoke in the Rajya Sabha on the of the prime minister’s statement, issue, and sought to calm an out- I request the house be allowed to raged opposition that has been function.” demanding Jyoti’s sacking. But the opposition was “Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has unmoved and refused to relent. apologised. The house should Congress leader Anand Sharma gracefully accept that and carry said: “It is not about the minis- Navy troopers show their skills while playing drums during Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai yesterday. forward its business in national ter’s experience. We do not have interest,” Modi said. bad feelings against anyone as a “When I got to know about the person. The Constitution does not statement, there was a meeting of accept such statements, so the my party. Very strongly, I disap- opposition urges, to respect the proved of the language and said Constitution, tough action must Six parties merge to take on NDA even in the heat of elections we be taken, and the minister should should avoid such comment... even be dismissed.” NEW DELHI: In a move aimed six parties were moving in the represented by Mulayam Singh differences between the Janata before the issue was raised in the Jaitley, who is Leader of the at consolidation of their sup- direction of merger and forming and Ram Gopal Yadav while Parivar leaders and they had house, I took it up,” he added. House, also tried to calm down port base and take on the NDA, one entity. Nitish Kumar and party chief formed separate political outfits “The minister, who is new, has the opposition. six parties of “Janata Parivar” “The meeting authorised him Sharad Yadav represented the due to various reasons. come to the house for the first “The prime minister has made (Janata family) have decided to (Mulayam Singh) to work out JD-U. He also said that the situation time. We know her background, a statement, and the opposition unite and authorised Samajwadi modalities for forming a single The meeting, held at residence warrants that the opposition she apologised. has stated its position. Let us get Party chief Mulayam Singh party. He will talk to all and of Mulayam Singh, lasted over should be strong so that voice of “And this is also a lesson for on with the work,” Jaitley said. Yadav to work out the modali- work out the blueprint,” Nitish two hours. people is raised strongly. all of us here that we do not vio- The opposition has been stall- ties for merger. Kumar told reporters after the Nitish Kumar, a former chief “It is one-sided (as of now). late the dos and don’ts, and I once ing proceedings in the Rajya A meeting of six parties of meeting. minister of Bihar, said several There is no questioning. Whatever again urge the house to keep the Sabha for the past three days “Janata Parivar” here also decided Lalu Prasad of Rashtriya formalities have to be completed was promised (by BJP) is it being nation in mind and carry on with demanding the minister’s sacking. to stage a protest December 22 Janata Dal, former prime minis- before merger but there was in implemented? If we are one, we our work,” he said. The Upper House, which had against the Narendra Modi ter H D Deve Gowda of Janata principle agreement for merger will have strength,” he said, add- Jyoti reportedly said at a public already witnessed an adjourn- government’s policies on black Dal-Secular, Kamal Morarka between the parties. ing a beginning has been made meeting here: “Aapko tay karna ment before the prime minister’s money, farmers and unemploy- of Samajwadi Janata Party, and He denied that the unity was in towards unity and merger. hai ki Dilli mein sarkar Ramzadon statement, however, continued ment issues. Dushyant Chautala of Indian response to the rise of Bharatiya “The desire is to have one ki banegi ya haramzadon ki.” (You to be disrupted by opposition Janata Dal-United (JD-U) National Lok Dal attended the Janata Party under Prime party,” he said and added that the have to decide if you want a gov- members. leader Nitish Kumar told the meeting. Minister Modi. parties were already coordinating ernment in Delhi to be led by the IANS media after the meeting that the Samajwadi Party was He said there were no personal their stance in parliament. IANS

No foul play Five kids die as train runs into school van Jurist passes in minister’s away at 100 LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: school van which was carrying in the accident. The minister said visibility was Five schoolchildren were yes- around 25 children. Angry parents squatted at the poor because of the morning fog. KOCHI: Condolences poured death, says terday killed in Mau district of Twenty children were injured railway crossing for nearly an He said a compensation of in for ‘centurion’ V R Krishna Uttar Pradesh when a passen- and eight of them, who were in hour, demanding action against Rs200,000 would be given to the Iyer, one of the most respected CBI probe ger train crashed into their van serious condition, were rushed to the culprits. families of each of the deceased, names in the Indian judiciary, at an unmanned railway cross- Varanasi for treatment. In New Delhi, Railway Minister Rs100,000 to those grievously who breathed his last at a pri- NEW DELHI: Ruling out ing. Railway Minister Suresh Officials said the driver of Prabhu blamed the school van- injured and Rs20,000 to those vate hospital yesterday. any foul play in the death of Prabhu blamed “negligent driv- the school van was listening driver for the accident. with minor injuries. Justice Iyer had celebrated federal minister Gopinath ing” for the tragedy. to songs on his earphone and, In a statement in the Lok Prabhu said the government his 100th birthday November Munde, who died in a car The accident took place near therefore, could not hear the Sabha, Prabhu said “negligent was trying to find ways to prevent 15 and greeted all who came to crash here six months ago, Khutahar village when the Tamsa approaching train. driving” was to be blamed for the such accidents. wish him. the CBI yesterday filed a passenger train rammed into the The school van was destroyed accident. IANS IANS charge sheet against taxi driver Gurvinder Singh for rash and negligent driving. Bhopal tragedy in Rome! The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed Shiv Sena to join BJP charges against him under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 304-A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian govt in Maharashtra Penal Code. “If found guilty, Gurvinder MUMBAI: Burying the bit- the two parties. Shiv Sena leader Singh will have to undergo terness of the recent past, Subhash Desai said the two par- a prison sentence of a maxi- the opposition Shiv Sena has ties decided to come together mum of two years,” said a CBI decided to join the Bharatiya again and run a stable govern- official. Janata Party (BJP) government ment in the state as per the man- Munde’s car was hit by in Maharashtra, Chief Minister date of the people. Singh’s taxi at the Prithviraj Devendra Fadnavis announced With this, the alliance will Road-Tughlak Road rounda- here yesterday. command a strength of 184 in bout in the heart of the high The state cabinet will be the 287-member assembly (one security Lutyen’s Zone when expanded today to include 10 Shiv BJP legislator died soon after the the minister was on his way Sena ministers, he said. poll results were announced in to the Indira Gandhi Airport This is the first instance in October). The BJP has a strength June 3. Maharashtra where an opposition of 121 legislators and the Shiv Gurvinder Singh, 32, had party has joined the ruling party Sena 63. The two parties — allies alleged that the minister’s in an alliance government. for 25 years — split September 25 driver had jumped the signal, According to the new arrange- after a bitter spat and fought the causing the crash. ment, the Shiv Sena will get assembly elections separately. Delhi Police had registered a A woman visits an installation by Indian artist Samar Singh Jodhain and organised by Amnesty International five berths of cabinet ministers Desai added: “We will strive to case against Gurvinder Singh to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, at Piazza della Republica in Rome. Around and seven of ministers of state, provide a good government and that was later handed over to 3,500 people were killed soon after a Union Carbide factory spewed a cloud of gas over Bhopal city, killing Fadnavis said at a joint press are confident that we will live up the CBI. meet addressed by top leaders of to the people’s mandate.” IANS up to 25,000 in the years that followed. Munde, 64, a popular backward class leader from Maharashtra, died of shock and haemorrhage following injuries in his neck and liver in the road accident, the CBI said in its report, ruling out Award for Haryana sisters on hold pending probe any foul play. “There was an investiga- CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Khattar’s officer on special duty once the investigation into the investigation,” he said. The Haryana government yes- tion to find out any foul play government yesterday said its Jawahar Yadav told media here entire matter is completed. Khattar himself said that a fair terday also reinstated the driver or criminal conspiracy in the decision to honour and give cash yesterday that the state govern- Through the media, the gov- investigation would be conducted and conductor of the state road- death of Munde. During the rewards to two sisters, who ment’s earlier announcement that ernment came to know of the first in the incident. ways bus who were suspended probe, a through scrutiny of all reportedly took on youths try- the two sisters would be honoured incident. Now, we have come to He told media in Rohtak the earlier for failing to react appro- possible leads and angles was ing to molest and assault them, for their bravery on the Republic know that there are three vid- decision whether the girls would priately when the girls were alleg- conducted,” it said. has been put on hold pending a Day (January 26) has been put eos. We don’t want to do injustice be rewarded or not would be edly molested and assaulted inside IANS full probe into the incident. on hold. to anyone. We will take a deci- taken after thorough investiga- the moving bus. Chief Minister Manohar Lal “The decision will be taken sion after the final report of the tion of the incident. 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Qatar bourse Qatar to reduce public borrowings gains 1.08pc; but weekly loss Evolving economic management to impact banking sector, says Morgan Stanley report BY SATISH KANADY stands at 4.37pc report said. “Though clarity on pressure on asset spreads”, the the authorities’ tighter project a prolonged period of lower oil the authorities’ ultimate objectives report noted. management and oversight a prices will cause material reduc- DOHA: Qatar bourse gained DOHA: Though subtle, Qatar remains limited, a key aspect of Qatar’s government debt bal- key factor in not only the rate tions or delays in planned public 1.08 percent yesterday to close is heading to make an impor- the new Qatari model will likely ance is expected not only to of project spending but also the infrastructure spending. “Firstly, the week at 12,748. Industrials tant shift in management of its see reduced levels of public sector shrink further below EM average amounts. we believe the authorities will con- and Telecoms sectors were the economy which is likely to have borrowing ....” levels, but also to shift in com- In the short term, Morgan tinue to work to the de-facto dead- top gainers. an impact on the local banks, A key aspect of the new Qatari position. Recent trends suggest Stanley analysts think, the domes- line of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar Exchange (QE) weekly a Morgan Stanley analysis on model will be reduced levels of authorities are seeking to nor- tic contracting sector may require Secondly, more conservative fiscal data, however, showed the mar- Qatar banks noted yesterday. public borrowing and Morgan malise outstanding debt lev- a period of adjustment to the budgeting and improved project ket was down by 4.37 percent The country’s economic man- Stanley lower its forecast for els following a ten-fold increase tighter oversight of budget and management should improve sus- during the past week. agement has been undergoing a medium-term system loan growth to QR250bn, since 2007, while delivery of public infrastructure tainability. Finally, Qatar’s large Trading value decreased by change over last 12-18 months. to 10 percent from 15 percent on simultaneously reducing external projects. “We believe Doha Bank’s public reserves remain in a sig- 45.79 percent to QR3bn. Total After years of strong GDP growth the back of faster repayments of vulnerabilities via repayments of pickup in NPL formation over nificant, if last-resort backstop. trading volume declined by 16.35 driven by significant debt-fuelled public debt. international debt. the last few quarters is related to That said, one important effect percent compared to the previ- public spending, the authorities According to Morgan Stanley, At a domestic level, a shift from the expansion of its share of con- may be reduced deposit formation ous week. The number of total are now targeting steadier, more Qatar’s public loans have already bank borrowing towards alter- tractor finance over the last two and lower liquidity in the bank- transactions also fell by 6.13 per- sustainable growth. The model started to decline. Private corpo- native means of financial also years. Over the long term, though, ing sector, which may pressure cent to 35,480 percent. will continue to be driven by high rate loan growth has remained appears to be in progress. improved management of large funding costs. Historically, Qatar The market cap fell by 4.23 public spending, but with tighter steady at 10-20 percent year-on- Morgan Stanley’s analysis public projects should reduce dis- bank’s share prices have shown a percent to QR696bn, as 35 of the planning and oversight of large year for the last five years and shows that the public sector will putes and hence payment delays, relatively strong correlation with 43 listed companies fell during infrastructure projects, lower seems well supported by sustained account for over 80 percent of which we believe to be one of the the oil price, although this rela- the week. public debt, increased private- government project spending. Qatar’s announced project pipe- main causes of overdue loans pay- tionship seems to have broken The banks and financial serv- sector ‘crowding-in’ and stricter “We trim our earnings forecasts line, including oil and gas, between ments in the segment.” down since the start of the “Arab ices sector led trading value, regulation of the banking system, on expectations of lower loan now and 2022, equating to projects On the lower oil prices the ana- Spring’ in early 2010.” accounting for 43.97 percent of Morgan Stanley’s EEMEA Insight growth and continued competitive worth $212bn. This clearly makes lysts believe it is unlikely that even THE PENINSULA the total traded value, followed by Industrials sector, real estate and consumer goods and services sector. The total traded volume was led by the real estate sector, accounting for 34.68 percent of Saudi slashes January oil the total traded volume, while the banks and financial services led trading number, account- ing for 31.45 percent f the total prices for Asian, US buyers number of transactions. According to Reuters, most LONDON: Saudi Arabia Opec sources have said Saudi Gulf markets gained yesterday slashed its oil prices for Asian Oil drops again Oil Minister Ali Al Naimi told the as some investors started buying and US buyers yesterday, in a Opec ministerial meeting behind back beaten-down stocks after move some analysts said shows on Saudi cut closed doors that Opec should oil prices seemed to have estab- it is stepping up its battle for defend its market share, because lished a floor around $70 per bar- market share a week after NEW YORK: Oil fell in production cuts would only boost rel during the week. refusing to support Opec out- choppy trading yesterday as rival producers, including US Brent crude has rebounded a put cuts. Official Selling Prices the debate for a sustainable shale oil companies. few times after dipping below (OSPs) for oil from the largest price level continued after According to the sources, that mark and was relatively producer and exporter in the Saudi Arabia announced Naimi did not give any indication steady after data showed US Organisation of the Petroleum deep discounts for the crude how far prices would need to fall crude stocks fell more than Exporting Countries have been it sells to Asian and US buy- for Saudi Arabia to consider cut- expected last week as refineries seen as possible indications of ers. Benchmark North Sea ting production. hiked output. the kingdom’s oil policies. Brent crude was down 80 Aramco cut the January price Saudi Arabia’s index rose 1.8 Some analysts have said sharp cents at $69.12 a barrel by for its Arab Light grade for Asian percent. Major supports included drops in OSPs in recent months 1615 GMT and US crude was customers by $1.90 a barrel from blue chips Saudi Basic Industries, show the kingdom is fighting for down $1.05 cents at $66.33 a December to a discount of $2 a which jumped 3.6 percent, and Al market share with other produc- barrel. REUTERS barrel to the Oman/Dubai aver- Rajhi Bank, up 1.7 percent. ers, but others have said the OSPs age. The Arab Light OSP to the In Dubai, most shares also only reflect the market and are a share,” Richard Mallinson, an United States was set at a pre- rose, but the index fell 0.4 per- backward-looking rather than a analyst at consultancy Energy mium of $0.90 a barrel to the cent because of heavyweight forward-looking indicator. Aspects, told the Reuters Global Argus Sour Crude Index (ASCI) Emaar Properties, which tum- The discounts on Saudi crude Oil Forum. for January, down 70 cents from bled 7.4 percent, extending its oil for Asian customers in January Saudi Arabia and other rich the previous month. decline since passing the record were the biggest since at least Gulf producers last week blocked Arab Light OSPs to Northwest date for a special dividend on 2002, according to data, while proposals from poorer Opec Europe were raised by 20 cents Novemner 30. prices were cut to the United members, such as Venezuela and for January from the previous Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s index A man changes the retail prices of oil at a gas station in Medford, States for the fifth month in a row. Algeria, to cut output to support month to a discount of $3.15 a added 1.7 percent as property Massachusetts, yesterday. “(The) Saudis are making it clear oil prices, which have plummeted barrel to the Brent Weighted stocks led gains. they don’t want to lose market by over a third since June. Average (BWAVE). REUTERS THE PENINSULA Qatar fund, Sweden’s King at A350 plant Brookfield raise Britain promises oil Songbird bid industry tax cuts LONDON: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund and Brookfield LONDON: The British govern- gas fiscal regime on Wednesday Property Partners upped their ment promised its oil and gas when he introduced a two per- bid for Canary Wharf-owner industry yesterday that it would centage point cut in a supplemen- Songbird Estates, just hours cut tax rates in the sector to tary oil tax charge. before a deadline for revised help dampen spiralling costs. As part of the review, the bids, with an offer that val- UK North Sea oil and gas out- government has also decided to ues the company at £2.6bn put, worth around £5bn a year to introduce an overarching invest- ($4.1bn). government coffers, has declined ment allowance that will treat all The cash offer of 350 pence rapidly as resources run low and exploration technologies equally. per share, is at a 33.6 percent costs to develop and operate As well as huge investment and premium to the closing price of fields surge. operational costs, oil and gas pro- Songbird, which owns an almost The government concluded ducers also face a dramatic drop 70 percent stake in Canary in a review published yesterday in oil prices as Brent prices have Wharf Group, on November that it would have to reduce taxes fallen below $70 per barrel. 5, the day before the initial imposed on the industry to help it “We recognise the low oil price approach. Songbird turned down cope with huge costs to encourage is a concern. The changes we will a £2.2bn takeover proposal from oil firms to continue extracting make are not a one-off, we want the pair last month, saying it oil and gas from the North Sea. to go further and there is more to significantly undervalued the The first announcements will do,” said Priti Patel, a junior min- group. Last week Songbird said be made in the 2015 budget, ister in Britain’s finance ministry, it was worth £2.82bn thanks to which is scheduled for March. in a telephone interview. an upturn in property markets. An independent review carried She added the government The QIA already owns 28.6 out by oil industry veteran Ian was in the process of picking percent of Songbird, while Wood estimated in February that priority areas to address first in Brookfield, which operates and around £200bn worth of oil and consultation with the industry invests in office and industrial gas is still trapped in the North and that further fiscal regime property, has a 22 percent stake Sea. “The overall tax burden on changes would be announced at in Canary Wharf Group. the industry will need to fall as the next budget. Patrice de Vivies, Songbird’s other major share- projects become more marginal, senior vice-president for north- holders include New York-based in order to achieve the goal of ern Europe at French oil major investor Simon Glick, who has maximising economic recovery,” Total, said at the event the oil almost 26 percent, and China’s the government review said. firm may have to postpone some sovereign wealth fund, which Finance Minister George investments from next year into Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia listen to Airbus A350 programme chief Didier Evrard owns 15.8 percent. REUTERS Osborne announced a first 2016 because of the weak oil price (right) as they visit the assembly line of A350 at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse yesterday. attempt at tackling the oil and environment. REUTERS FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS ECB holds rates steady, Toyota expands Takata air bag recall seen acting next year in Japan and China Draghi prepares to fire anti-deflation gun in 2015 TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp that were equipped with the same said it would call back 190,000 type of inflator. Those inflators FRANKFURT: The European forecasts, inflation in the single and the outlook for price develop- more vehicles to replace poten- were made at Takata’s Monclova Central Bank yesterday currency area should average 0.5 ments,” Draghi told a news confer- tially defective air bags made factory in Mexico, it said. announced it was ready to act percent this year and pick up only ence in Frankfurt. by Takata Corp, and Japan’s The Mexican government is early next year should the euro gradually to 1.3 percent in 2016, “Should it become necessary to regulator said it may change its requesting information from area show signs of tipping into a long way off the central bank’s further address risks of too pro- recall system to better respond Takata’s local unit to determine deflation and kept its key interest target of around 2.0 percent. longed a period of low inflation, the to what it called an “unprece- which car models have used its rates at record lows unchanged. At the same time, area-wide governing council remains unani- dented” crisis. products. Takata has until Friday At its final policy meeting of the economic growth would amount mous in its commitment to using The transport ministry, which to respond to the request. year, the ECB held its main “refi- to a paltry 0.8 percent in 2014 additional unconventional instru- also acts as the auto industry Japan’s transport ministry said nancing” rate steady at 0.05 per- and expand to a lacklustre 1.5 ments within its mandate. This regulator, told reporters it was it instructed other automakers to cent, and its two other rates — the percent in 2016. Low inflation or would imply altering early next considering revising parts of the check whether their vehicles could marginal lending and the deposit even falling prices may sound good year the size, pace and composi- existing recall system, but gave no be affected by the same inflator rates — at 0.30 percent and minus for the consumer, but not from a tion of our measures.” details. “Changing the law would problem. A spokesman for Honda 0.20 percent respectively. central bank’s point of view. They The ECB has already cut its be a lot more involved, but there Motor, Takata’s biggest customer, But the ECB’s decision to “sub- can trigger a vicious spiral where interest rates to new all-time lows, are things we can change outside said the company was looking into stantially” downgrade its latest businesses and households delay made unprecedented amounts of the law,” said Masato Sahashi, the issue, but did not elaborate. inflation and growth forecasts for purchases, throttling demand cheap loans available to banks head of the ministry’s recall divi- Nearly 2.8 million cars have been the next three years suggested and causing companies to lay off via its LTRO and TLTRO pro- sion. “What we’re considering is recalled in Japan, and over 16 mil- there is room for additional mon- workers. grammes, and embarked on asset not something that would take as lion worldwide since 2008. etary easing. Draghi insisted that the raft purchase programmes (ABSs and long as a month or two.” For the cars being recalled, ECB President Mario Draghi of different measures so far “will covered bonds) to pump liquidity In the United States, the Toyota said it will replace front said the bank had stepped up further ease the monetary pol- into the financial system. auto safety regulator, the passenger-side air bag inflators preparations to undertake addi- icy stance more broadly” in the But it has also hinted at more National Highway Traffic Safety or disable the air bag system and tional stimulus measures, such as coming months. The ECB would radical action in the form of quan- ECB President Mario Draghi Administration (NHTSA), has warn against sitting in the pas- central banks in Britain, Japan and then “early next year reassess the titative easing (QE), a policy used come under fire for not moving senger seat if a replacement is not arrives at the ECB’s new €1.3bn the United States have done. monetary stimulus achieved, the by other central banks to stimulate quickly enough to ensure wider immediately available. headquarters in Frankfurt yesterday. According to the ECB’s new expansion of the balance sheet their sluggish economies. AFP recalls of cars fitted with possibly Takata’s inflators have been defective air bags. linked to five deaths, in the United Toyota’s recall follows an explo- States and Malaysia, exploding sion of a Takata-made air bag too forcefully and spraying metal inflator in a 2003-model Toyota shards inside cars. subcompact at a scrapyard in Takata this week rejected an SoftBank pumps $250m in Uber rival GrabTaxi Japan last month, though the order by NHTSA to declare its cause of the potential problem is inflators defective and expand still unknown, the ministry said. an investigative recall in hot and SINGAPORE: Japanese tel- Asians commute more aggres- According to GrabTaxi, the Uber attempts to gain a foothold Toyota said it would recall humid regions to the rest of the ecom giant SoftBank will sively than ever before,” Anthony service has the largest network in the region despite multiple reg- 185,000 vehicles across 19 models country. It said its own data did invest $250m in Southeast Tan, GrabTaxi’s chief execu- of its kind in Southeast Asia, ulatory tangles and already fierce including the Corolla and Alphard not support the need for such a Asian mobile taxi booking app tive and founder, said in the with more than 500,000 active competition. in Japan, and 5,000 in China, as move, and that doing so could GrabTaxi, the two firms said, statement. users and 2.5 million app down- Within Southeast Asia, Uber a preventative measure and to divert replacement parts from as rivalry in the region between GrabTaxi, which is also backed loads to date. It currently has a operates in the same six mar- investigate the cause. It said it was the areas that need them most. US-based Uber and homegrown by Singapore state investment total of 60,000 taxi drivers in its kets as GrabTaxi, after entering not aware of injuries or deaths A Japanese ministry official rivals increases. firm Temasek Holdings, oper- network, up fourfold from 2013, Singapore last year. It does not related to the problem. The vehi- said that if a US regional recall In a statement, the pair said ates in 17 cities across Singapore, the firm said. With the SoftBank release operational statistics. cles subject to the recall were pro- were expanded nationwide, he the deal will make SoftBank the Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, investment, GrabTaxi has raised Malaysian and Indonesian duced between September 2002 would expect automakers to take biggest investor in the Malaysia- Indonesia and the Philippines. $340m in the past 14 months, it authorities have said Uber serv- and December 2003. similar action in Japan. Takata, based startup. “This new round Its app employs smartphone added. The company was founded ices that utilise private vehicles Toyota said the recall covers automakers and regulators are of funding will help drive our and satellite technology to match in 2012 by Tan, the scion of one of are illegal, while Thai authorities vehicles of the same model year as still trying to find out what’s caus- mission of revolutionising and customers with registered taxis Malaysia’s richest families. last week indicated that they are the Will Cypha car that exploded ing the air bag ruptures related improving the way Southeast close to their location. The fresh investment comes as also banning the service. AFP in a scrapyard last month and to the regional recall. REUTERS

GE chief in France Dollar tops 120 yen to strike 7-year high LONDON: The dollar rose above 120 yen for the the 120 mark against the yen today,” Spreadex trader first time in more than seven years, boosted by Connor Campbell said. US economic optimism while Japanese stimulus “Bar a few wobbles, like an oil-inspired dip last weighed heavily on the yen. week, the dollar has been incredibly strong since the At about 1420 GMT, the US currency climbed to dual boost of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) beginning QE 120.17 yen, its highest level since July 26, 2007, before (quantitative easing) just as the US Federal Reserve easing back to stand at 119.90 yen. announced it was ending its similar programme.” “It’s unsurprising ... that the dollar has breached AFP EU launches probe into Orange bid for Jazztel BRUSSELS: The EU launched an in-depth probe into the €3.4bn acquisition of Spanish telecom Jazztel by French giant Orange to see if it distorts the market and undercuts customer General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt (centre) with GE France head Clara Gaymard (left) and choice. Mark Hutchinson, who was named to lead the integration of Alstom SA’s energy units, arrive to attend a The $4.2bn deal would cut meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris yesterday. the number of telecoms com- panies in Spain to three from four, the Commission said, warning of a “significant loss of competitive pressure for Starbucks spreading out with food fixed Internet access serv- ices and fixed-mobile mul- tiple play offers,” both key markets. “The loss of Jazztel and technology to boost US growth as an important competi- tive force could lead to price SEATTLE: Starbucks Corp, of its 11,900 cafes in the United That, executives said, contrib- increases for these services aiming to give cooling US traf- States. uted to a moderate slowdown in for customers in Spain,” it fic a jolt, yesterday announced The company also will detail traffic in December 2013. added. Orange announced its it will add alcohol and evening the launch of a new mobile order- Starbucks Chief Operating bid in September, counting snacks to thousands of domestic ing and payment system that it Officer Troy Alstead declined to on Jazztel’s some 1.5 million cafes, widen lunch offerings and says will make getting a coffee comment on traffic trends in the broadband subscribers to roll out mobile ordering. fix even more convenient. That current holiday quarter. give it an advantage in offer- Such efforts are part of the same technology will underpin Some experts said the trend ing combined high-speed world’s biggest coffee chain’s deliveries in select US markets may be intensifying, pointing to Internet, TV, and fixed-line plan to broaden its appeal as a next year. the over 6 percent drop in spend- and mobile telephone pack- destination with consumers who Starbucks’ US-dominated ing at US stores over the impor- ages. “We are doing this deal are spending more time shopping Americas unit had a traffic gain tant Thanksgiving weekend. to accelerate our growth in online rather than in malls and of 1 percent in the latest quarter, Traffic softened earlier this Spain, particularly in fixed- Main Street stores. versus the 5 percent jump in the year than last and the weakness mobile convergent offers,” The company, which is hosting year-earlier period. An increase is expected to continue through Orange CEO Stephane its biennial investor meeting in in sales of food, such as croissants the holiday season, said Steven Richard said at the time. Seattle, said it would lay out its and breakfast sandwiches, has Barr, who leads PwC’s US retail Analysts say the acquisi- five-year plans to double US food helped offset slowing traffic in and consumer practice. tion reflects the increasing revenue to over $4bn by expand- the last three quarters. “There are clearly fewer people consolidation of Europe’s ing food choices, particularly dur- Chief Executive Howard out,” Barr said. crowded markets where the ing lunch hours. Schultz in January warned that a Starbucks growth goals aren’t major companies are steadily Starbucks plans to reap about “seismic” shift to online shopping focused only on the United States, swallowing up their smaller $1bn in new sales from the addi- was taking a bite out of holiday however, it also will announce rivals to be able to offer a full tion of evening menus, including traffic to many US brick-and- plans to double its China cafe range of services. AFP alcohol and food, at nearly 3,000 mortar stores. count to 3,000 by 2019. REUTERS FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

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DOHA: World number two Henrik Sergio Garcia’s main challengers in Stenson will be looking to repeat his January. It’s already looking like an 2006 success at the Doha Golf Club exciting line-up,” he added. when he competes in next month’s Commercial Bank is marking its Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. 10th year as title sponsor of the event, It will be his 15th straight appear- during which time champions have ance in the Commercial Bank Qatar included Garcia, Stenson, Ryder Cup Masters. representatives Thomas Bjorn, Paul Stenson joins defending champion Lawrie and Robert Karlsson, former Sergio Garcia, currently seventh in the world number 1 Adam Scott and world, and other golf stars who have two-time US Open Champion Retief already confirmed their participation Goosen. in the 18th edition of the tournament, Abdullah Saleh Al Raisi, CEO of which will be held from January 21-24 Commercial Bank, said: “Commercial next year. Bank is sponsoring the Qatar Masters Stenson, 38, shot up to second place for a 10th straight year and Henrik on the Official World Golf Rankings Stenson has competed in every one after retaining his title at The of those editions, so it’s very special European Tour’s season-ending DP for us that he’ll be with us at Doha World Tour Championship in Dubai Golf Club in January to help us mark last month. a decade of engagement with this great The tall Swede finished on 16-under- tournament.” par at Jumeirah Golf Estates, two “The Commercial Bank Qatar shots ahead of world number one World number two Henrik Stenson has confirmed his 15th straight appearance Masters regularly boasts one of the Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Victor in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters to be held at Doha Golf Club next month. strongest fields on The European Tour Dubuisson — all team-mates from this International Schedule and the early year’s Ryder Cup winning team from “I always enjoy returning to a tour- event’s title sponsor — and finished confirmations of Henrik Stenson and Europe. nament I’ve won before and I’ve always runner-up in 2005, 2008 and 2009. Sergio Garcia indicate that the field Stenson’s Dubai success helped him generally done well in Doha, as I like Hassan Al Nuaimi, President of the for the upcoming event will be among finish second to McIlroy in this year’s the course. I’ve got a good record there, Qatar Golf Association, said Stenson’s the strongest ever.” Race to Dubai after a strong end to the so I’m really looking forward to being early commitment to the Commercial Many of the world’s top golfers season, which included a third place among those trying to take the tro- Bank Qatar Masters was a huge boost. compete each year at the Commercial finish at the previous week’s Turkish phy from Sergio this time. As I’ve said “Henrik Stenson has always shown Bank Qatar Masters, which has been Airlines Open and a runner-up finish before, it’s one of the most beautiful immense loyalty to the Commercial held at Doha Golf Club since its inau- at October’s Volvo World Match Play trophies in golf and I’d like to lift it Bank Qatar Masters and we’re always guration in 1998. The club’s desert- Championship in England. again.” so happy each time he returns to Doha type Championship Course is one of “I’m obviously delighted to finish The Stenson, who lived in Dubai for a Golf Club, where he has won and per- the longest par 72 courses on The European Tour season strongly and decade before moving to the US in early formed so well on so many occasions,” European Tour. hold on to the trophy in Dubai. So, I’m 2012, has competed in the Commercial Al Nuaimi said. Tickets are expected to go on already looking forward to the start of Bank Qatar Masters every year since “Henrik is one of the world’s very sale in mid-December and will be next year and returning to Doha Golf joining The European Tour in 2001 best players and his recent perform- available at Virgin Megastores (in Club for the Commercial Bank Qatar and enjoyed great success in Doha. He ances on The European Tour have store and online), Doha Golf Club and Masters,” said Stenson, who finished famously won the tournament in 2006 helped him rise to world number two, the Doha Rugby FC. joint 28th in Doha last year. — Commercial Bank’s first year as the so we’re expecting him to be among THE PENINSULA Gambhir, Yuvraj out Fluent Sarfraz steers of World Cup squad Pakistan to T20 victory NEW DELHI: All-rounder DUBAI: Opener Sarfraz Yuvraj Singh has been left out Ahmed made a career Scoreboard of the Indian squad which will best 76 not out to guide NEW ZEALAND 15-0, Afridi 4-0-27-1 defend the 50-over World Cup Pakistan to a comfortable M Guptill b Afridi ...... 32 PAKISTAN title he helped them win in 2011. seven wicket win over New Adjudged player of the tourna- Zealand in the first of two K Williamson lbw b Ali ...... 0 Sarfraz Ahmed (not out) ...... 76 ment when India won the World Twenty20 internationals A Devcich lbw b Tanvir ...... 1 Awaiz Zia run out ...... 20 Cup at home, there was no place in Dubai yesterday. R Taylor c Akmal b Irfan ...... 4 Mohammad Hafeez run out ...... 2 for the southpaw in the prelimi- Chasing a modest 136-run C Anderson c Nasim b Hasan ...... 48 Haris Sohail c McCullum b McClena- nary squad announced yesterday. target, Pakistan were lifted L Ronchi b Tanvir ...... 33 ghan ...... 11 Gautam Gambhir, who top by Ahmed’s 64-ball innings J Neesham c Akmal b Irfan ...... 6 Umar Akmal (not out) ...... 27 scored for India in the 2011 World which had eight fours and N McCullum (not out) ...... 1 Extras: (B1, LB1, W2) ...... 4 Cup final against Sri Lanka, was two sixes as they completed A Milne (not out) ...... 2 Total: (for three wkts; 19.1 overs) also omitted from the squad for the win in 19.1 overs for a Extras: (B2, LB1, NB1, W4) ...... 8 140 the February 4-March 29 tour- Yuvraj Singh was adjudged 1-0 lead. Total: (for seven wkts; 20 overs) 135 Fall of wickets: 1-51, 2-60, 3-97 Fall of wickets: Bowling: nament in Australia and New player of the tournament during The second and final 1-1, 2-10, 3-15, Henry 4-0-31-0 (1w), Mc- 4-61, 5-112, 6-128, 7-130 Clenaghan 4-0-21-1, Milne 4-0-18- Zealand. the 2011 World Cup. Twenty20 will also be played Fellow opener Virender in Dubai today. Bowling: Ali 2-0-15-1, Tanvir 4-0- 0, Devcich 2-0-19-0, McCullum 4-0- Sehwag, paceman Zaheer Khan Dhoni, top and middle order bats- Ahmed added a quick 24-2 (1w), Irfan 4-0-27-2 (1nb, 2w), 26-0 (1w), Anderson 1-0-17-0, and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh men Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina 51 for the first wicket with Hasan 4-0-24-1 (1w), Hafeez 2-0- Neesham 0.1-0-6-0 are the three other members from and off-spinner Ravichandran Awaiz Zia who made 20 with that victorious team who were not Ashwin are the only survivors two boundaries and then they were put into bat on Pakistan’s two left-arm considered for the tournament. from the successful 2011 squad. continued the good work a flat Dubai stadium pitch. pacemen Sohail Tanvir The Indian board did not elabo- REUTERS with a dominating 43-run Anderson lifted his team (2-24) and Mohammad rate on the make up of the squad stand for the fourth wicket from a precarious 15-3 with Irfan (2-27) shared the in a statement issued after the Squad with Umar Akmal who a 46-run stand for the fourth bowling honours. selectors met in Mumbai. made a 24-ball 27 not out. wicket with opener Martin Shahid Afridi, Raza Though all those excluded are M S Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Akmal finished the match Guptill (32) and another Hasan and Anwar Ali also prominent names, their omis- Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Robin Uthappa, with a huge six off Jimmy 51 for the fifth wicket with took a wicket each. sion was not a big surprise since Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Neesham. Luke Ronchi who made 33. New Zealand were with- none of the players had featured Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Manish In between Pakistan lost Anderson hit four towering out their regular skipper in India’s recent one-day squads. Pandey, Wriddhiman Saha, Sanju Samson, Mohammad Hafeez (two) sixes and a boundary, bet- Brendon McCullum who Yuvraj returned to interna- Ravichandran Ashwin, Parvez Rasool, Karn and Haris Sohail (11) but tering his previous highest along with paceman Trent tional cricket this year follow- Sharma, Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Sarfraz kept one end intact of 20 not out against the Boult and Tim Southee left ing cancer treatment having Patel, Ishant Sharma, Bhubaneshwar Kumar, and bettered his previous Netherlands in Chittagong for home after the drawn been named in the squad for Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, Varun best of just five in his previ- earlier this year. 1-1 Test series. Both teams the Twenty20 World Cup in Aaron, Dhawal Kulkarni, Stuart Binny, Mohit ous four Twenty20s. New Zealand lost stand- also play a five-match one- Bangladesh but he struggled to Sharma, Ashoke Dinda, Kuldeep Yadav and New Zealand owed their in skipper Kane Williamson day series, the first of which regain his form. Murali Vijay. total to a career best 37-ball for first-ball duck and Ross will be played in Dubai on Captain Mahendra Singh 48 by Corey Anderson after Taylor for just four. Monday. AFP Qatar Fencing Grand Prix 2014 begins today NBA Results Chicago 102 Charlotte 95 In this file picture, members of the Washington 111 LA Lakers 95 Romanian team, winners of the 2014 Boston 109 Detroit 102 Qatar Fencing World Cup Team final, Brooklyn 95 San Antonio 93 pose for with the Chinese team and officials at the Gate Mall in Doha. The Atlanta 112 Miami 102 preliminary rounds of the Qatar Fencing Houston 105 Memphis 96 Grand Prix 2014 will begin today — Dallas 107 Milwaukee 105 officials of the Qatar Fencing Federation Philadelphia 85 Minnesota 77 (QFF) announced yesterday. The three- Toronto 123 Utah 104 day championship will take place at Aspire Academy and the Gate Mall. The LA Clippers 114 Orlando 86 preliminary rounds will take place at the Aspire Academy while the finals will NHL Results take place at the Gate Mall on Saturday Minnesota 2 Montreal 1 and Sunday. Around 288 fencers from Chicago 4 St. Louis 1 46 countries will take part in the event. Winnipeg 3 Edmonton 2 Anaheim 5 Philadelphia 4 FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 QSL: Lekhwiya salvage draw against Al Ahli Ismail equalises in extra time; Gharafa beat Kharaitiyat

DOHA: A last-minute equal- After yesterday’s match, Al iser by Ismail Mohammed saved Kharaitiyat languish in 11th spot Lekhwiya by the skin of their while Al Gharafa are going strong teeth as they held on to a 2-2 in third. Al Sadd head coach Hussein Ammouta (right) addresses a news draw against Al Ahli at the The final match of the night conference in Doha yesterday. Grand Hamad Stadium here ended in a goalless draw at yesterday. the Saoud bin Abdel Rahman Al Ahli drew first blood when Stadium. Mashael Abdulla scored the Ninth-placed Al Khor and game’s first goal in the 12th 12-placed Al Wakrah failed to Al Sadd face tough minute but Mohammed brought score during the ninety minutes, Lekhwiya level in the 31st minute. although both sides created a The match’s third goal came number of chances. late, in 86th minute, when Dioko The 12th round of the QSL El Jaish test today Kaluyituka once again put Al Ahli continues today and Al Sailiya in the lead. will face Al Arabi at the Saoud DOHA: Al Sadd face a tough the squad and a few key players It seemed Al Ahli would man- bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al test in round 12 of the Qatar certainly won’t be fit in time,” age to hold on for a win but Wakrah town at 4pm. Stars League (QSL) today as Al Sadd Head Coach Hussein Mohammed fired in his second It will be a test for Al Arabi’s they welcome El Jaish to the Ammouta said. goal late in extra time to snatch new coach Daniel Carreno. “I am Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. “However we do have some a draw. very new here and I have only The ‘Wolves’ are currently good players on the bench and this After yesterday’s matches, spent a little bit of time with the leading the league with 29 points will be a big game for them and I Lekhwiya continue to trail lead- team. In that short time I saw and have a three-point advantage must manage them well and make ers Al Sadd by three points while a group with a lot of talent and over second-placed Lekhwiya. sure they can hit the ground run- Al Ahli sit on fifth place. latent potential,” he said. They showed last week why they ning, so to speak,” he said. After their good showing THE PENINSULA are a top outfit after coming back In another match, Qatar Sports against Al Sadd last week, Al from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 Club will play Umm Salal at the Gharafa continued their good QSL Results and secure all three points against Suheim bin Hamad Stadium form with a 2-0 victory over Al Al Ahli 2 (M. Abdulla 12, D. Kaluyituka Al Gharafa. today. Kharaitiyat at Al Khor Stadium. 86) Lekhwiya 2-2 (I. Mohammed 31, I. “We all know that this is one of “We are at the end of the first H. Moaed gave Al Gharafa Mohammed 90+6) the biggest games of the season, half of the league and it has been Lekhwiya’s Khalid Muftah (right) tries to chase down Al Arabi’s Mashael the lead before the break in the Al Kharaitiyat SC 0 Al Gharafa 2 (H. Moaed, we will have 12 internationals on very good so far for us. Our oppo- Abdulla during a Qatar Stars League match at the Al Arabi Stadium in 39th minute while H. Yehia dou- 39, H. Yehia 62) the field on Friday. Six interna- nent in round 12 has played well Doha yesterday. PICTURE: ABDUL BASIT bled their advantage in the 62nd Al Wakra 0 Al Khor 0 tional players for us and six inter- in their last three games; Umm minute. national players for them,” said Salal has a lot of quality,” Qatar El Jaish’s Assistant Head Coach SC manager Radhi Shenaishil Asaad Chebbi. said. “Al Sadd is a top club and they “But our team has scored a lot PSG held by Lille after Sirigu own goal deserve to be at the top as they of goals and so they will have to are still undefeated. The El Jaish worry about this too. Our target PARIS: An own goal by Paris the ball hit the bar and went into Metropole Stadium which staged players don’t need any motivation is to stay in the top 4 and after Saint-Germain keeper Salvatore his net. last month’s Davis Cup tennis for this one; this game will have to these four games during this Sirigu held the French cham- The match was at Lille’s final. be managed more in regard to the short period we will know if we pions to a 1-1 draw at Lille on Earlier, Saint Etienne climbed tactics employed by both coaches,” have achieved this,” he added. Wednesday in a stalemate that Ligue 1 Results into third on the back of a 2-0 he said. Umm Salal coach Bulent Uygun kept Marseille atop Ligue 1 by a Wednesday’s Matches win at Montpellier with the first “We know that if we lose then said: “In our previous game we single point. Bastia 1 (Abdallah 35-og) Evian 2 (Wass half goals scored by defenders there will be a gap between us and had to face a tough test, Sailiya Edinson Cavani put PSG, 65, Nsikulu 83) Florentin Pogba and Paul Baysse. them of over 10 points. If this hap- made us really struggle but we who were without star striker Guingamp 5 (Mandanne 4, 62, T. Giresse “It’s a good week so far,” said pens then we know that to win won. That win has helped our Zlatan Ibrahimovic, into a 29th 20, Beauvue 61-pen, 78) Saint-Etienne coach Christophe the QSL shield will be very dif- motivation and at the same time minute lead, after good work from Caen 1 (Al. Yahia 17) Galtier ahead of the upcoming ficult this season, not impossible we have moved up the table.” Ezequiel Lavezzi down the right. Nice 1 (Cvitanich 83) Rennes 2 (Ntep 12, derby with Lyon. but very difficult,” Chebbi said. THE PENINSULA That left Laurent Blanc’s Konradsen 49) “I don’t know how far back we’d Al Sadd won’t be short of moti- unbeaten side provisionally over- need to go to have 29 points after vation either as they would like to Metz 0 Bordeaux 0 QSL Fixtures taking Marseille, who were held 16 games.” stay at the top of the table. At 4pm by the same scoreline by Lorient Montpellier 0 Saint-Etienne 2 (Pogba 22, In Corsica, Bastia fans took “We have a big mission this Baysse 43) Qatar SC vs Umm Salal 24 hours earlier. direct action to show their dis- Lille’s players celebrate after week, as always between these Al Siliya vs Al Arabi But in the 42nd minute Lille Lille 1 (Sirigu 42-og) Paris Saint-Germain 1 pleasure after the club’s 2-1 home two teams there will be a physi- scoring a goal against PSG during At 6.30pm were back level after Sirigu’s (Cavani 29) loss to Evian, with a group of cal element to the game. And Yesterday’s Match a Ligue 1 match at the Metropole Al Sadd vs Al Jaish attempt to punch away a corner around 50 supporters blocking the Stadium in Lille on Wednesday. I’m sure it will be very tactical. did not have the desired effect as Lyon vs Reims players and officials’ exit. AFP Sadly, we have a lot of injuries in Al Shamal vs Al Shahaniya LA Galaxy’s Keane named Chelsea, Man City show MLS MVP Premier League might LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane LONDON: Chelsea pre- (pictured) was named Major served their six-point advan- League Soccer’s 2014 Most tage at the Premier League Valuable Player on Wednesday, summit by beating Tottenham days before his team’s Sunday Hotspur 3-0 on Wednesday, showdown with New England while Manchester City kept for the MLS Cup crown. pace with a 4-1 success at The Ireland international, in Sunderland. his fourth season with the Galaxy, Southampton’s last-gasp 1-0 recorded 19 goals and was cred- loss at Arsenal left defending ited with 14 assists in 29 regular- champions City with a four- season matches. point cushion in second place, Keane, 34, finished ahead of the and the ease of the leading Seattle Sounders’ Nigerian for- pair’s victories suggests the gap ward Obafemi Martins and the is only likely to increase. New England Chelsea had been held to a Revolution’s goalless draw at Sunderland Vietnamese- at the weekend, but they American returned to winning ways Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second midfielder Lee against Tottenham, who have goal against Sunderland during an English Premier League match Nguyen for not won at Stamford Bridge at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Wednesday. the league’s since February 1990. highest indi- Chelsea were missing top to complete a straightforward after Samir Nasri had teed vidual honor. scorer Diego Costa due to sus- evening for Jose Mourinho’s up Zabaleta to chip Costel The award pension, but after Spurs striker side. Pantilimon 10 minutes into the is voted on Harry Kane had rattled the Manuel Pellegrini’s City had second half, Aguero claimed his by media, MLS players and MLS crossbar with an early header, lost 1-0 on their previous four second. club management based on regu- the hosts went ahead in the visits to Sunderland, but they The Argentina international lar-season performance. 19th minute. ended the sequence thanks in neatly converted James Milner’s Keane finished with 30.95 per- Eden Hazard picked the ball no small part to a brace from cross in the 71st minute to reg- cent of club votes, 32.22 percent of up wide on the left, swapped in-form striker Sergio Aguero. ister his 14th goal of the season media votes and 25.52 percent of passes with Costa’s replace- Captain Vincent Kompany’s and confirm his status as the player votes, for a weighted total ment, Didier Drogba, and beat hamstring injury and Eliaquim league’s most dangerous player. of 88.69. Martins finished second visiting goalkeeper Hugo Lloris Mangala’s suspension saw City AFP with a weighted total of 63.22 and at his near post with a powerful line up with Dedryck Boyata Nguyen was third with 57.54. left-foot shot. and Martin Demichelis at cen- Since signing with the Galaxy It was a disappointing tre-back, and they fell behind in English Premier in late 2011, Keane has scored moment for the France goal- the 19th minute when Connor 53 goals in 84 regular-season keeper, and there was more Wickham got ahead of Pablo League Results matches. He’ll captain the Galaxy frustration to come three min- Zabaleta to score. Arsenal 1 (Sanchez 89) Southampton 0 on Sunday as they host the utes later. But Aguero equalised two Chelsea 3 (Hazard 19, Drogba 22, Remy 73) Revolution in the league’s cham- Lloris fluffed a goal-kick minutes later, effortlessly slip- Tottenham Hotspur 0 pionship match. The Galaxy are straight to Hazard, who in turn ping past a defender and crash- trying to become the first team to fed Oscar, and the Brazilian ing home a ferocious shot from Everton 1 (Lukaku 34) Hull City 1 (Aluko 59) win five MLS Cup titles, and send teed up Drogba to fire home. just inside the box. Sunderland 1 (Wickham 19) Manchester City US football icon Landon Donovan Loic Remy replaced Drogba Aguero’s astute lay-off 4 (Aguero 21, 71, Jovetic 39, into retirement a champion. in the second half and he found allowed Stevan Jovetic to make Zabaleta 55) AFP the target in the 73rd minute it 2-1 in the 39th minute and FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Rider Dettori steals the show as Dubday wins hearts at QREC Convertino rides ageing Foulad to easy victory in Challenge Cup Results P/A Maiden Plate BY RIZWAN REHMAT 1200m Running Time: 1:19:71 DOHA: Racing legend Frankie (Read under: Horse, Trainer and Jockey) Dettori yesterday issued a warning to his rivals as the cel- Fiteen, A. de Mieulle, P. Convertino ebrated Italian jockey powered Taghya, Jassim Al Ghazali, Harry Bentley Dubday to a thundering win in the Sheikh Mohammed bin Sirat Al Naif, Y. Bentaher, Gerald Avranche Khalifa Al Thani Trophy. Thoroughbred Maiden Plate Dettori guided Dubday with 1850m his trademark commanding con- trol to finish the QR1m feature Running Time: 1:55:03 event at the Qatar Racing and Pure Amber, A. Al Qathiri, Marco Monteriso Equestrian Club (QREC) ahead of chief rivals Amico Mio and Three Cliffs, Jassim Al Ghazali, Stephan Fanunalter. Ladjadj Keeping close to the railings for Galaxy, Majid Safedeen, W. J Lee the most part of the 2,000m race, 43-year-old Dettori broke free of L/B P/A Maiden Plate the pack near the end to seal his 1850m win with a time of 2:02.29. Running Time: 2:06:55 Last year’s winner Amico Mio — ridden by Gerald Avranche — Al Murabitoon, Jassim Al Ghazali, Harry and Fanunalter — who had Marco Bentley Monteriso in the saddle — closed Haraz Al Naif, Y. Bentaher, Gerald Avranche the day with second and third spots respectively. Rassan, Jassim Al Ghazali, J.P Guillambert Dettori is expected to feature in Thoroughbred Handicap Rated 75-95 the Emir’s Trophy and Qatar Gold Cup — the two top races — later 2000m in the season. Running Time: 2:04:79 “It was quite difficult but I got Late Debate, Jassim Al Ghazali, Harry him out at the right time,” Dettori Bentley said yesterday. “Yes, it was a big race. And yes, I will be back here Seamless, Z. Mohsen, L. Dettori again in February,” he added. Power Punch, H Al Jehani, Marco Trainer Jassim Al Ghazali was Monteriso all smiles after the race. “I am happy for Frankie today. Thoroughbred Advanced Plate I congratulate H E Sheikh Joaan Ridden by Yanis Aouabed, the 1200m bin Hamad Al Thani on this spec- Mishal bin Ali Al Attiya-owned Frankie Dettori rides Dubday to tacular win,” Ghazali said. “This Haidara created a huge gap win the Sheikh Mohammed bin Running Time: 1:11:06 horse does not compete in every against second-placed Sraab — Khalifa Al Thani Trophy at the Excuse To Linger, A. Abbas, Gerald race. We are looking at the Emir’s who had S Golam in the saddle Qatar Racing and Equestrian Avranche Trophy and the Qatar Gold Cup — and Moaddie, who was guided Club in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: Captain Cleo, Jassim Al Ghazali, Stephan races,” he added. home by jockey Marvin Suerland. Jockey Frankie Dettori (front row, Ladjadj After copping flak following Ghazali-trained Haidara fin- right) trainer Jassim Al Ghazali not-so-impressive runs, ageing ished the 1600m race with a time (front row, third from right) and Hearts Of Stone, Ahmed Kobeissi, S. Golam Foulad yesterday sparkled for a of 1:37.67. the Dubday team pose with their Local Thoroughbred Conditions brief while as jockey P Convertino In race five, Excuse To Linger trophies yesterday. rode the 6-year-old to an easy win emerged the easy winner as jockey 1600m in the Challenge Cup. Avranche picked up his first win who had Dettori in the saddle, fin- Running Time: 1:37.67. Foulad jumped off the starting of the day. ished ahead of Power Punch who grid with confidence and then Ridden by Avranche, Excuse was ridden by Monteriso. Haidara, Jassim Al Ghazali, Yanis Aouabed sustained his dominating run, To Linger closed with a time of Minutes earlier, Murabitoon Sraab, Ahmed Kobeissi, S. Golam taking the QR100,00 race with a 1:11.06 as he outran Captain Cleo — ridden by Bentley — posted a Moaddie, H Al Jehani, Marvin Suerland time of 1:31.14. and Hearts Of Stone in a very creditable win when he outpaced Foulad, who disappointed in tight contest. Haraz Al Naif and Rassan in race L/B P/A Challenge Cup Paris in early October, finished Avranche picked up the top three. 1400m ahead of Seif Ennar and Kassam prize as Captain Cleo — ridden Bentley, very familiar with the as Convertino celebrated his sec- by Stephan Ladjadj — and Hearts QREC turf, chalked out a win by Running Time: 1:31.14. ond win of the day following vic- Of Stone who had jockey Golam breaking free from the pack and Fouladh, A. de Mieulle, P. Convertino tory in race one yesterday. in the saddle. stormed to his win in 2:06.55. “I am just glad to see Foulad Minutes earlier, British jockey Al Naif — ridden by Avranche Seif Ennar, Majid Safedeen, Alberto Sanna win this one. We are taking one Harry Bentley brought delight to — finished some five lengths by staying within the pack but Convertino and Umm Qarm’s Kassam, Jassim Al Ghazali, Harry Bentley race at a time and it was good trainer Ghazali’s camp by power- behind Murabitoon. Rassan — with 400m to go, he surged ahead Fiteen powered to win in the H H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al to see him run so beautifully,” ing Late Debate to a superb win with J Guillambert in the saddle and beat Three Cliffs and Galaxy 1200m ahead of Taghya who had Thani Trophy (Gr 2) Convertino said. The winnings in race four at QREC. — finished third. to the finish. Monteriso ended Harry Bentley in the saddle. were worth QR 57,000. Late Debate had to rally for Pure Amber, ridden by with a time of 1:55.03. Ghazali- Sirat Al Naif, with Avranche in 2000m Minutes earlier, Haidara the win, trailing second-placed Monteriso, produced a late surge trained Three Cliffs was one the saddle, finished in third spot, Running Time: 2:02:29 emerged a runaway winner in Seamless and Power Punch at to seal win in race two. Owned length behind the winner. around two lengths behind Fiteen. race six at the QREC yesterday, first but seconds later, he went by Abdulaziz Ali Al Qhahtri, Pure Jockey Convertino kicked off On December 10, the riders will Dubday, Jassim Al Ghazali, L. Dettori taking the honours with a domi- past the two for a slick finish. Amber finished the 1850m race proceedings with a slick ride, win- return to claim glory in Qatar Amico Mio, Y. Bentaher, Gerald Avranche nating run ahead of Sraab and Late Debate ended the race ahead of Three Cliffs and Galaxy. ning the opening race with a time Cup and Club Cup Day. Moaddie in the 10-entry field. with a time of 2:04.79. Seamless, Monteriso paced himself well of 1:19:71. THE PENINSULA Fanunalter, A. Al Qathiri, Marco Monteriso Prince Bandar lauds Qatar for hosting FIA meeting

DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Bandar Bin Sultan yesterday said Qatar hosting the FIA’s annual General Assembly is an achievement for the entire Middle East. Various important meetings were held during the fourth day of FIA’s annual General Assembly at the St Regis Doha yesterday. Prince Bandar also spoke about the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation’s (SAMF) strategy. “I would like to confirm that we will work upon a well prepared strategy, based upon taking care of the youth and motor sport fans in particular, in order to have a generation well aware of such type of sport. We (SAMF) promise that we will support this concept through administrative and technical teams to manage this proposal with the assistance of Naif Al Hegilan as a general secretary of the federation and the whole staff. I am sure that we will reach our target which is the promotion of motor sport,” he said. Sheikh Marwan Al Mualla FIA President Jean Todt (left) and FIA Vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah at the St Regis Doha yesterday. aslo expressed his happiness while RIGHT: FIA Vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah chats with officials during the fourth day of FIA’s annual attending the FIA meeting. General Assembly yesterday. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 Records fall at short-course worlds Hosszu, Le Clos set new marks, Silva dazzles as Brazil dominate in team events BY FAWAD HUSSAIN 12th FINA World DOHA: After failing to win Swimming a gold medal on the open- ing day of 12th FINA World Championship Swimming Championship, Men’s 4x50 Medley Relay Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu bounced back strongly, smash- World Record by: (previous world record ing a world record in women’s was set by Russia same morning, 1:32.78) 100m backstroke yesterday at Brazil: 1: 30.51 the Hamad Aquatic Centre in France: 1:31.25 Doha yesterday. Hosszu clocked 55.03 to grab USA: 1:31.83 her first gold medal in the cham- Men’s 400m Individual Medley pionship, surpassing the record Daiya Seto (Japan) 3:56.33 of Shiho Sakai (Japan), she set in Kosuke Hagino (Japan) 4:01.17 Berlin 2009. “I came close to breaking this David Verraszto (Hungary) 4:01.82 record three times and I am Women’s 50m Breaststroke excited to finally succeed,” Hosszu Ruta Meilutyte (Lithuania) 28.84 (missed told reporters after the day’s world record by four milliseconds-USA’s proceedings. Jessica Hardy on 2009) “I tried to do my best and Alia Atkinson (Jamaica) 28.91 things clicked for me today,” she Katinka Hosszu of Hungary reacts with astonishment to the world record (right), flashed on the scoreboard during the 12th FINA World Swimming said while expressing satisfaction Championship at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha yesterday. Hosszu set a new world mark in the women’s 100m backstroke. BOTTOM: Brazilian Moniek Nijhuis (Netherlands) 29.64 on her first day’s performance. team gold medal winners in the men’s 4X50 medley relay. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT Men’s 100m Backstroke “I did pretty well on the first James Mitchell Larkin (Australia) 49.57 day too. I thought about making some improvement. Off course Meanwhile, Felipe Silva Franca on the first day recorded another Radoslaw Kawecki (Poland) 50.11 there are a lot more things I have walked away with three gold triumph, winning the women’s Ryosuke Irie (Japan) 50.12 to improve.” medals including a couple of 800m freestyle heat finals with a Women’s 100m Backstroke Hosszu – The Iron Lady team events and one individual time of eight minutes and 03.41 was trailing Emily Seebohm of competition. seconds, beating her own champi- Katin Hosszu (Hungary) 55.03 Australia in the first 25 meters The Brazilians took the hon- onship record. Jaz Carlin of Great Emily Seebohm (Australia) 55.31 but she gained pace in the final lap our in team events with the quar- Britain finished second while Zevina Daryna (Ukraine) 55.54 to set the new record. Seebohm tet of Franca, Guilherme Guido, Sharon Van Rouwendaal of the Men’s 100m Breaststroke ended up winning the silver medal Nicholas Santos and Cesar Filho Netherlands picked up the silver with a time of 55.31 seconds while Cielo made a record in men’s medal. Felipe Silva Franca (Brazil) 56.29 Zevina Daryna of Ukraine took 4x50m medley relay, finishing Japanese swimmers - Daiya Adam Peaty (GBR) 56.35 the bronze medal. the job in one minute and 30.51 Seto and Kosuke Hagino - led in Giacomo Perez-Dortona 56.78 “When I finished I did not real- seconds, bettering record of one the men’s 400m individual medley ise about the record and I got very minute and 32.78 seconds, the winning gold and the silver med- Men’s 100m Butterfly excited when I came to know Russian posted on the same day, als respectively with Hungary’s Chad Le Clos (South Africa) 48.44 World about it. Breaking world records earlier in the semi-finals. France David Verraszto earning the Record (Previous: 48.48 by Evgeny are the most amazing things to and Russia took silver and bronze bronze medal. Korotyshkin (Russia in 2009), CR: 48.82 do” respectively in the competition. The women’s 50m breast- Le Clos) Also on the second day of the After helping his side in the stroke saw Ruta Mielutyte of Tom Shields (USA) 48.99 event, South Africa’s Chad Le team event, Brazil’s Franca Lithuania getting the gold medal Tommaso D’Orsogna (Australia) 49.6 Clos stole limelight in the men’s claimed his second gold of the while James Mitchell Larkin of individual events when he created day when he won the men’s 100m Australia clinched the premier Men’s 4x200m Freestyle a new world record in the men’s breaststroke and setting the new medal in men’s 100m backstroke. United States 6:51.68 100m butterfly, winning the gold championship record of 56.29 The United States were victori- Italy 6:51.80 medal with a time of 48.44 sec- seconds. ous in the men’s 4x200m freestyle onds, edging out a five-year old He later teamed up in men’s edging out Italy. Russia ended up Russia 6:51.96 record of 48.48 seconds, set by mixed 4x50m medley relay to win with a bronze medal in the com- Men’s Mixed 4x50m Medley Relay Evgeny Korotyshkin of Russia. the gold medal as Brazil edged out petition. Apart from the finals, Brazil: 1:37.26 Tom Shields (USA) and Tommaso Great Britain in a tight finished. four semi-finals in different cat- Great Britain: 1:37.46 D’Orsogna (Australia) won silver Spain’s Mireia Belmonte Garcia egories were also competed. and bronze medals respectively. who smashed two world records THE PENINSULA Italy: 1:37.90

Yu Yangyi of China (right) is congratulated by Kuwait’s Al Qurain storm Vladimir Kramnik of Russia after their ninth and final round match of the Qatar into semi-finals in Qatar Masters Open 2014 at Hotel DOHA: The semi-finals of Crowne Plaza the 17th Asian Clubs League in Doha yester- Championship will be an Qatar Action day. Yangyi won vs Kuwait affair tomorrow at from the the ninth round the Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah 17th Asian match to emerge Sports Hall in Al Sadd. Clubs the overall With the curtain coming down League champion. on the preliminary round matches champion- PICTURE in the two groups yesterday, the ship match BY: DMITRY semi-final lineup will see Qatar’s between RUKHLETSKIY Lekhwiya take on Al Kuwait of Kuwait, while in the second Lekhwiya semi-final defending champions and Al El Jaish will face Al Qurain of Gharafa Kuwait. at Ali Bin Another Qatari club, Al Hamad Yangyi defeats Karmnik in final Gharafa missed out on the race Al-Attiyah to reach the semi-finals. Sports Hall In all-Qatari clash, Lekhwiya in Al Sadd defeated Al Gharafa 29-25. yesterday. round to clinch Qatar Masters The win for Lekhwiya paved Lekhwiya the way for Al Qurain to book a BY ARMSTRONG VAS won 29-25. his last round match against Kramnik around like a rag doll,” last four place. Vladimir Akopian of Russia, after wrote one fan on twitter after the After the first quarter with DOHA: Asian chess cham- losing his seven and eight round ninth round win for the Chinese Lekhwiya comfortably leading by pion Yu Yangyi of China threw matches to Vladimir Kramnik over the Russian star. seven goals, their fourth straight reclaimed the lead. Still the the ranking hierarchy of Qatar and Yangyi, to finish second. Meanwhile Giri took to twitter victory in as many games could underdogs fought for victory but 17th Asian Clubs League Masters Open 2014 to the winds Vladimir on the other hand to congratulate Yangyi on his win be expected. missed too many chances in the Championship to finish on top of the summit who went into the final round in Doha. But the all-Qatari duel took an hectic final minutes of the game. Final Group Standings here yesterday at the Hotel with six consecutive wins under “Won the wild last game in the unexpected turn as Al Gharafa In the last match of the day, Group A Crowne Plaza. his belt fell flat to Yangyi’s chal- very exciting @Qatar_Masters ! made a tremendous improve- El Jaish of Qatar edged past Lekhwiya (QAT) – 8 points/4 matches played/+15 The 20-year-old Grandmaster lenge losing yesterday to the Taking 2nd place after all, after ment in defense, forcing their already qualified Al Kuwait Club goal difference finished ahead of top seed Anish Chinese rising star to come third. the sneaky Yu Yangi (congrats)!,” opponents to make mistakes. In of Kuwait 33-29 and continued Al Qurain (KUW) – 5/4/-1 Giri of the Netherlands and “I am happy with my perform- Giri wrote on his @anishgiri twit- attack they increased efficiency their unbeaten run in the champi- Samenalhojaj (IRI) – 4/4/+10 former world champion and ance and the quality of chess (at ter handle. The winner collected and came back goal by goal. onship to set up a semi-final game Al Gharafa (QAT) – 3/4/+5 tournament third seed Vladimir the Qatar Master Open 2014),” $25,000 while the second and third In the second half they man- against another Kuwaiti club Al Al Salt Club (JOR) – 0/4/-29 Kramnik of Russia. Yangyi said during the awards place finishers collected a cheques aged to take the lead and seemed Qurain. Group B Yangyi defeated the 39-year- ceremony while speaking through of $15,000 and $10,000 respectively. to be on their way to a surprise Earlier, Al Qurain defeated El Jaish Sports Club (QAT) – 8/4/+38 old Russian in the last and ninth an interpreter. Among the women players victory that would mean a last Al Salt Club of Jordan 22-21 in a Al Kuwait Club (KUW) – 6/4/14 round match of the championship “I wish to thank my sponsors Grand master Bela Khotenashvili minute qualification for the semi- closely contested match. Al Khalij Club (KSA) – 4/4/7 to finish with 7.5 points, ahead and also wish to congratulate the of Georgia finished on top to final spot. The Jordanians, who had lost Manyazium Ferdows Club (IRI) – 2/4/-12 of Giri and Kramnik, both with organisers for a great event. clinch the cheque of $5,000, while But in the last ten minutes all their three games, fought Ahli Sidab (OMA) – 0/4/-47 seven points. “I faced some strong opponents Salem AR Saleh of UAE clinched Al Gharafa’s luck ran out. After every inch and the match which Semi-final line up tomorrow The 20-year-old Dutchman, in the tournament and happy to the top place among the Arab receiving three 2-minute suspen- appeared to be an easy march on Lekhwiya vs Al Kuwait, at 5.00pm whose father was born in Nepal win the trophy,” he added. players to get $3,500. sions at the same time, Lekhwiya paper turned out be trickier than El Jaish vs Al Qurain Club at 7.30pm and his mother from Russia, won “Wow. Yangyi Yu just smacked THE PENINSULA saw their chance and quickly expected. THE PENINSULA Venue: Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Sports Hall Al Sadd FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BREAK TIME

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MUSCAT 29/19 Clear 28/19 Clear Two girls use their slippers to paddle across Trishuli river on their way to school in Dhading district, some 90km from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, MAKKAH 34/23 Partly cloudy 35/23 Partly cloudy yesterday. The students cross the river every day on an inflatable rubber tube because the local authorities have failed to build a promised bridge. KUWAIT 24/10 Clear 24/10 Clear BAHRAIN 24/17 Clear 23/17 Partly cloudy SANAA 22/06 Partly cloudy 23/06 Partly cloudy RIYADH 18/14 Mostly cloudy 22/13 Partly cloudy ‘Gangnam Style’ DUBAI 30/16 Clear 29/17 Clear BAGHDAD 20/11 Partly cloudy 21/11 Partly cloudy Bond returns to classic gallops beyond THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW YouTube counter HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER roots with Spectre NEW YORK: ATHENS 18/14 Mostly cloudy 18/12 Chance of showers Just how big a LONDON: WASHINGTON 10/10 Chance of rain 14/06 Rain Austrian Oscar “We start shooting on Monday,” Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, hit was “Gangnam Style”? So winner Christoph Waltz and Mendes said. Revenge and Extortion”. mammoth that the Internet lit- SYDNEY 24/19 Thunderstorm 30/19 Chance of storm Italian actress Monica Bellucci The director said the cast had This will be Craig’s fourth time erally wasn’t ready to handle it. LONDON 06/01 Partly cloudy 05/02 Clear will star alongside Britain’s begun rehearsals and filming playing Bond after Casino Royale, YouTube said that the 2012 PARIS 06/02 Cloudy 06/01 Partly cloudy Daniel Craig in the next James would take around seven months. Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. song by South Korea’s Psy — ISTANBUL 14/10 Chance of showers 13/09 Chance of showers Bond film Spectre, in a new out- Bond will be back behind the “We’ve got an amazing cast,” the accompanied by a horse-riding- MANILA 28/21 Cloudy 28/22 Cloudy ing promising a strong dose of wheel of an Aston Martin, a 46-year-old told the BBC. like dance that became a global DHAKA 29/18 Clear 29/17 Clear 007 nostalgia. British sports car long associated Following the huge box office sensation — this week reached DELHI 27/13 Mist 26/09 Clear The movie — titled after a global with 007, Mendes said. success of Skyfall, he said the the maximum number of views ISLAMABAD 22/08 Clear 22/07 Clear criminal organisation featuring in The latest model being used, a cast and crew were “a little nerv- that its counter had imagined to the early Bond films — will be shot DB10, was shown on the sound- ous” about trying to match its be conceivable. in Mexico City, Rome and Tangiers stage alongside the actors. performance. The video-sharing site shows and will also see Britain’s famous The title of the new movie harks But he added: “Having a chal- that the official version of the spy returning to the ski slopes, in back to the sinister SPECTRE lenge like that is pretty good in video has had more than 2.15 Wind, rocket problems Austria, director Sam Mendes said organisation battled by Bond back life”. billion views — the equivalent of yesterday at Pinewood Studios when he was incarnated by Sean Waltz said it was an honour to one-third of the world’s popula- outside London. Connery and then George Lazenby take part in the Bond “legend”. tion, although of course many Speaking on a stage built spe- and Roger Moore. “Everybody’s seen the Bond people watched more than once. delay Orion launch cifically for the Bond films in the SPECTRE’s boss, evil genius movies from childhood on. It’s The problem: YouTube designed 1970s, Mendes gave nothing away Ernst Stavro Blofeld, was Bond’s legend. It’s practically modern its counter with what is known in CAPE CANAVERAL: The first test launch of Nasa’s new deep about the plot as he unveiled the nemesis in films from the 1960s to mythology. To participate in that, computer science as a 32-bit inte- space capsule, Orion, was postponed until today due to wind gusts cast of what will be the 24th film the early 1980s. come on, you don’t have to think, ger, meaning that the maximum and technical issues with the rocket, the US space agency said. in the hugely successful series The acronym stands you just do it,” he said. number of countable views was After multiple aborts in the nearly three-hour launch window yester- based on author Ian Fleming’s for “Special Executive for AFP 2,147,483,647. day, Nasa decided to try again today beginning at 7.05 am (1205 GMT) fictional Secret Service agent. “We never thought a video from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Waltz, best known for his would be watched in numbers No astronauts were aboard the capsule — meant to carry humans expert turns in the Quentin greater than a 32-bit integer,” to an asteroid or Mars in the coming years — for this initial flight test. Tarantino movies Inglorious YouTube, which is owned by First, a boat in the waters off the Florida coast delayed the launch, Basterds and Django Unchained, search engine giant Google, said then wind gusts, and finally, problems with the valves on the rocket will play the villain in Spectre, in a posting on Google+. boosters. which is due to hit screens in YouTube engineers anticipated “Despite the valiant attempts of the launch team and mission man- October next year. the problem and upgraded to a agers around the country, we basically ran out of time in trying to Bellucci, who featured in the 64-bit integer. That means that troubleshoot,” said Nasa spokesman Mike Curie. Matrix sci-fi trilogy, will also “Gangnam Style” or future mega- The delay disappointed thousands of tourists and space enthusiasts appear, along with newcomers hit videos can now go beyond nine who lined the area known as Florida’s Space Coast to see the take-off including French actress Lea sextillion views — a feat that, at of the Delta IV Heavy rocket powered by three boosters. Seydoux (Blue is the Warmest least according to conventional The capsule’s four-and-a-half hour test flight is due to carry the space- Colour) and Andrew Scott, best wisdom, would be impossible to craft around the Earth twice before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. known for his role as the villain break. The launch is the first of a US spacecraft meant to carry people into Moriarty in the BBC television AFP deep space in more than four decades, since the Apollo missions that Sherlock series. brought men to the Moon. Returning actors to the lat- With no American vehicle to send humans to space since the space est Bond adventure will be Ralph shuttle was retired in 2011, some at Nasa said the Orion launch has re- Fiennes, promoted to spy chief energised the US space programme, long constrained by government M, and Ben Whishaw, who played belt-tightening and forced to rely on costly rides aboard Russian Soyuz the Secret Service’s technologi- FROM LEFT: Actors Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes and Naomi Harris, director Rock star Ian spacecraft to reach the International Space Station in low-Earth orbit. cal whiz-kid, both introduced in Sam Mendes, and actors Lea Seydoux, Daniel Graig, Monica Bellucci and Potential future missions for Orion, which can fit four people at a time, the last Bond film Skyfall. The Christoph Waltz pose for photographers during a photocall to unveil the McLagan dead include a trip to lasso an asteroid and a journey to Mars by the 2030s. Filipino-American wrestler and next James Bond film, Spectre, at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Britain. The launch aims to propel 739,000 kilos of spacecraft, rocket and actor Dave Bautista is also in. AUSTIN: Ian McLagan, the fuel straight into space, where the capsule was due to make two laps keyboard player for English around the Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean around rock bands “Small Faces” and 11.30 am (1630 GMT). “Faces,” died on Wednesday The first orbit was to be about as high as the International Space in Texas at the age of 69 due Station, which circles at an altitude of about 430km, but the second to complications from a stroke would soar 15 times higher, to an apogee of 2,250km above Earth. Coughing hits wrong note at concert suffered the previous day, his AFP official web page said. LONDON: A comeback concert “Maybe bring her back when York radio station afterwards, As a member of Small Faces, by renowned Korean violinist she’s older,” she scolded the par- a child was so restless she had McLagan was known for his dis- Kyung Wha Chung after more ents from the stage, according to become a distraction. tinctive Hammond Organ and than a decade away due to a media reports. Tilson Thomas said he had Wurlitzer electric piano play in finger injury struck a sour note “I can’t remember the first asked the mother to move with one of the most influential mod with the British press after she half of a concert ever feeling this her child to some seats on the bands of the 1960s. reportedly upbraided a child in tense,” critic Erica Jeal wrote in periphery, but instead she left the The band later changed its the audience for coughing. The Guardian yesterday, adding hall, to applause from other audi- name to Faces and after it split Chung, whose publicist said that after the reprimand, “the ence members. up McLagan went on to tour and she was not available for com- audience behaved impeccably” “A performer should not record with some of the biggest ment yesterday because she was during a Prokofiev sonata that respond to audience disruption, names in pop music. travelling back to South Korea, followed the Mozart. accidental or otherwise,” music The Faces also included rock took issue with coughing during The Times said the mood in the critic Norman Lebrecht wrote on greats Ron Wood, Ronnie Lane, the opening piece of her Tuesday hall went from “tetchy” to “toxic” his website, Slipped Disc, about Kenney Jones and singer Rod night concert at London’s Royal while the Evening Standard Chung’s and Tilson Thomas’s Stewart. The band scored hits Festival Hall. quoted a member of the audi- actions. in the United States and Great Press reports said many adults ence, Ariane Todes, a violinist “A performer needs to be ‘in Britain in the 1970s with songs in the audience took the opportu- and writer, as saying the coughing the zone’, in a separate space, to that included “Stay With Me.” nity in the pause between move- was “quite loud and seemed quite maintain an illusion of inspiration Former band mate Jones said “I ments of a Mozart sonata to let aggressive”. that is unaffected by the mun- am completely devastated by this out their December chill coughs, In October, conductor Michael dane. Interventions from the stage shocking news and I know this The Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Orion space capsule mounted on top but the 66-year-old Chung fixed Tilson Thomas halted a perform- can wreck a potentially historic goes for Ronnie and Rod as well,” her attention on a child in one of ance of a Dvorak symphony in concert.” according to a post on the website. sits on the launch pad at Cape Canveral, Florida, yesterday. the front rows. Miami because, as he told a New REUTERS REUTERS