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TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 The strange persistent troubling Russian hang-up of Donald Trump INSTAGRAM MJ’s nephew slams /nobmedia 28 ‘Leaving Neverland’, LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain JANUARY 2019 calling it one-sided 200 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8005 Late American singer 38444680 Michael Jackson’s family FACEBOOK is speaking out against the /nobmedia recently released docu- MAIL mentary ‘Leaving Never- [email protected] land’ which premiered at WEBSITE the Sundance Film Festival newsofbahrain.com on Friday. P14 Djokovic wins seventh Open 16 SPORTS WORLD 6 Pressure on Maduro with opposition amnesty offer Ensure eective implementation of VAT 80008001 For inquiries & complaints www.nbr.gov.bh @BahrainNBR Julphar mouthwash Blast horror ordered off shelves At least 20 people have been TDT | Manama killed and 81 injured after two bombs exploded at a Catholic cathedral in the Philippines. The popular antiseptic first bomb went off in or near A mouthwash has been the church in Jolo during Sunday found to contain harmful mass. This was followed by a impurities, prompting its second blast outside the building immediate withdrawal. as government forces responded The Health Ministry or- to the attack. The explosions dered government and pri- tore away the entrance to the vate hospitals, doctors to cathedral and ripped through remove Zordyl Mouthwash, the main hall, shredding pews. which is manufactured by Bahrain yesterday condemned Gulf Pharmaceutical Indus- the blast. The Ministry of Foreign tries, Julphar, from their Affairs “expressed its deep shelves. condolences to the families of the The decision to withdraw victims, wishing those injured a the product follows a sim- speedy recovery”. See Page 5 ilar decision by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Meanwhile the company tweeted: “We are commit- ted to meeting the high - est standards of safety and quality and to providing consumers with safe, effec- tive and quality products.” End violence call Palestinian Prez to UN envoy condemns settler violence after Palestinian killed change government The settlers say a Jewish man Ramallah Nikolay Mladenov was stabbed by Palestinians and • they fired in the air while chasing alestinian officials say called on Israel to away the attackers. PPresident Mahmoud ‘put an end to settler The Israeli police and military Abbas has decided to shake violence and bring those 400,000 have launched investigations. up his government. responsible to justice’. settlers live in the West The violence came days after The move is the latest Bank, which Israel seized Israel charged a Jewish teenager sign of failure in more than in the 1967 war. with manslaughter in the death a decade of attempts to rec- Over 400,000 settlers of a Palestinian woman in the oncile with the rival Hamas live• in the West Bank, West Bank. movement. which Israel seized Over 400,000 settlers live in in the 1967 war. the West Bank, which Israel settler violence and bring those seized in the 1967 war. responsible to justice.” In another development, a Jerusalem Israeli forces detain a protester during a demonstration against the newly- Hamdi Naasan, 38, was killed group of Jewish settlers attacked opened Route 4370 in the occupied West Bank. Saturday near the village of Al and injured Palestinians near the he UN’s Mideast envoy Mughayyir, close to Ramallah. Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron (Al is calling the death of a clashes with Israeli settlers Nikolay Mladenov yesterday The Palestinians say settlers Khalil), in the southern occupied DON’T MISS IT TPalestinian in West Bank “shocking and unacceptable.” called on Israel to “put an end to shot him. West Bank. BIG MISS ‘Shop Bahrain’ 02 a big hit Mixed emotions in Germany as €500 note bows out Leading energy Frankfurt conference puts he had made a point of paying for his car spotlight on in €500s. 03 s the European Central Bank (ECB) “I prefer using cash for large payments, building green takes the final step in phasing out I prefer using cash it doesn’t mean I’m involved in anything cities Athe €500 note, few are expected for large payments, dodgy,” Rolf said, declining to give his last to mourn a bill favoured by criminals but it doesn’t mean I’m name. rarely seen in daily life. The ECB decision to end the note’s issu- Leading the Except perhaps in cash-loving Germany. involved in anything ance will lead to fewer and fewer circulat- 04 digital drive From Sunday, central banks in 17 of the dodgy. ing as commercial banks gradually return 19 eurozone countries will stop issuing the ROLF them to their countries’ central banks, violet-coloured banknotes. where they will be replaced by lower-de- Only the German and Austrian central in a statement. nomination note “hard to accept.” nomination bills. banks are clinging on a while longer, Medical technician Rolf, from the Ger- Standing a stone’s throw from Frank- But anyone hoarding €500s under their until April 26, to “ensure a smooth tran- man town of Marburg, said he found the furt’s blue-and-yellow euro sculpture after mattress needn’t worry, as all existing bills sition,” the European Central Bank said demise of the single currency’s highest-de- a meeting in the city, the 61-year-old said remain legal tender. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 02 ‘Shop Bahrain’ a big hit Shopping festival aims to revitalise the tourism and retail sectors Many entertainment shows and performances are being organised at malls as part of the festival. TDT | Manama ities and events until February to provide shoppers with the as well as the Platinum Spon- which was launched last week The fifth edition 2nd, 2019. opportunity to experience the sor Lulu Hypermarket in Hidd, at the BIC,” said Head of Tour- • he shopping malls partic- The nationwide festival aims vibrant atmosphere and win Riffa Ramli Mall, Juffair Mall, ism Relations at the Bahrain witnessed a huge ipating in the fifth edition to revitalise the tourism and valuable prizes. Dana Mall and Janabiyah, and Tourism and Exhibitions Au- participation comprising Tof the Bahrain Shopping retail sectors by providing a Among the participating Zinj. thority (BTEA), Reem Tawfiqi. more than 20 shopping Festival – ‘Shop Bahrain’ contin- unique shopping experience. malls this year are Moda Mall, “Participating malls offer an The fifth edition of the festi- malls across Bahrain. ue to host a wide range of activ- The fifth edition witnessed a Seef Mall - Seef District, Mu- extensive schedule of fun-filled val is organised by the BTEA in huge participation comprising harraq and Isa Town, Bahrain activities and events for visitors co-operation with its strategic more than 20 shopping malls Mall, Dragon City, Saar Mall, of all ages, aiming to increase partners Tamkeen, VIVA Bah- across Bahrain. The Avenues, Al Aali Shopping the footfall in malls during rain and the National Carrier of A line up of activities, includ- Complex, Enma Mall, City Cen- the festival Festival which is Bahrain, Gulf Air, as well as Bin ing entertainment shows, walk- tre Bahrain, El Mercado, Gal- held until the 2nd of Febru- Hindi Group, in addition to the abouts, musical performances leria, The Courtyard, Bab Al ary, besides the Festival City, Platinum Partners Bin Hindi and competitions are organised Bahrain Mall, Gold City, IKEA, Shop Bahrain’s main attraction, Informatics and Lulu Group. STUDY ABROAD Students’ council sworn in Admission assistance for top Universities of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Diploma, Degree, Certificate, PhD programs with more than 500+ courses. The induction of the Students Council of Al Noor International School and the swearing in of newly elected members for the academic year 2018-19 was held at a solemn ceremony. School Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Amin Mohamed Ahmed Hulaiwah, attended the ceremony. Head teachers of all sections of the school and students of selected classes as well attended the ceremony. India Republic Day celebrated The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on Saturday at the school campus in Isa Town with gaiety and patriotic fervour. The celebrations commenced with ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan hoisting the Indian National Flag. Many cultural activities were organised as part of the celebrations. Farmers market LuLu Hypermarket, Saar, in co-operation with Bahrain Farmers Market, yesterday flagged off the Farmers Market. It was inaugurated by Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary- General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, Kingdom of Bahrain in the presence of British Ambassador to Bahrain Simon Martin, Director of Plant Wealth Directorate Hussain Jawad Al Laith and Lulu Group Director and Board Member, Juzer Rupawala. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 03 Leading energy conference puts spotlight on building green cities Over 150 participants from the industry and government bodies took part in the event Conference on Renewable En- Dr Mirza presented a ergy under the theme “Green comprehensive• overview Cities, Sustainable Buildings and Renewable Energy”. The government has of the achievements More than 150 participants also adopted the green of renewable energy from industrial companies and building guide, which and energy efficiency government bodies in Bahrain took part in the conference or- sets conditions on in Bahrain. ganised by Kingdom University buildings and facilities in cooperation with the Interna- green, environmentally TDT | Manama tional Renewable Energy Net- friendly and productive. work (WREN). DR MIRZA lectricity and Water Af- Dr Mirza presented a com- fairs Minister Dr Abdul- prehensive overview of the Ehussain Mirza, inaugu- achievements of renewable en- ganised the conference, which rated the Third International ergy and energy efficiency in focused on presenting research Bahrain. and studies on climate change, The minister elaborated on waste recycling and entrepre- the national goals adopted by neurship opportunities in sus- the government to achieve spe- Dr Mirza with other dignitaries and participants at the conference.