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Green light for Pompeo says John Abizaid Iran tied to Washington Al Qaeda he US Senate voted over- Citizens’ welfare Washington Twhelmingly yesterday to confirm retired General S Secretary of State John Abizaid as the US am- UMike Pompeo yesterday bassador to Saudi Arabia, accused Iran of ties to Al filling a vital position va- Qaeda and declined to say cant since President Don- whether the Trump admin- ald Trump took office more ‘prime objective’ istration had legal authority than two years ago. to invade the country. The Senate voted 92 to Testifying before the Sen- seven for the 68-year-old re- His Majesty praises the role of legislature in implementing citizens’ welfare schemes ate Foreign Relations Com- tired four-star Army gener- mittee, Pompeo hedged on al, who led US Central Com- whether the authorisation mand during the Iraq war. of force by the US Congress Trump nominated Abi- days after the September 11, zaid for the position in No- 2001 attacks would allow vember 2018. the United States to strike Iran. Gantz concedes defeat Tel Aviv
day after Israel’s general Aelection, Benny Gantz’s His Majesty receives legislators at Sakhir Palace. Blue and White party con- ceded defeat against incum- ply committee to the royal speech tion for the success of the general bent Prime Minister Ben- HM the King delivered at the Representatives elections that reflected the peo- jamin Netanyahu’s Likud • and Shura councils marking the ple’s political consciousness and party yesterday. praised the role of opening of the first session of the Together, we are looking its adherence to the royal reforms There is no “We didn’t win in this Bahraini women fifth legislative term. forward to a bright to practice its constitutional right doubt there is round. We will make Likud’s members at the Shura HM the King expressed appre- future of progress and in voting and nomination and to a connection life hell in the opposition,” and Representatives’ ciation of the two councils’ role development, especially actively contribute to the devel- between the Yair Lapid, number two in in supporting the comprehen- with the promising oil opment and democratic march. Islamic Republic the centrist party led by for- councils in promoting sive national development, re- The Council of Representa- the development. discovery that would of Iran and Al mer military chief Mr Gantz, inforcing the national unity and tives’ reply to the royal keynote Qaeda. said in a televised statement. safeguarding the homeland and benefit the homeland speech comprised a praise for the Mr Netanyahu’s right House members citizens’ interests. and citizens. democratic experience and the POMPEO wing Likud looked set to be welcomed• the the royal “Together, we are looking for- HIS MAJESTY people’s will to cast their votes, able to stay in power after ward to a bright future of progress which reflected the citizens’ solid “I would prefer just to Tuesday’s national ballot commendation, stressing and development, especially with serve performance improvement cohesion and political awareness leave that to lawyers,” Pom- with the support of reli - to work under HM the the promising oil discovery that and democracy promotion, wel- and the success of the royal re- peo told Senator Rand Paul, gious and rightist parties, King’s directives for the would benefit the homeland and coming the national aptitudes for forms. a Republican who is critical although both Likud and progress of Bahrain. citizens,” HM the King said. maintaining Bahrain’s advanced The Representatives pointed of US foreign interventions. Blue and White won the HM the King pointed the loyal standing in various fields, wishing out the firm fundamentals and “The factual question same number of seats in the citizens, who are renowned for the legislative branch success in values contained in the royal with respect to Iran’s con- 120-member parliament. Manama their consciousness and enthusi- assuming their duties. speech supportive to patriotism nections to Al Qaeda is very The victory, despite cor- asm for serving their country and Members of the Representa- and the progress of the country. real. They have hosted Al ruption allegations against is Majesty King Hamad its development. tives and Shura councils present The parliament members un- Qaeda, they have permit- Mr Netanyahu, 69, puts him bin Isa Al Khalifa paid HM the King praised the role welcomed the royal commen- derscored commitment to enact ted Al Qaeda to transit their on a path to win his fifth term Htribute to the sincere ef- of Bahraini women members at dation, stressing to work under legislation to serve the national country,” he said. in office and become Israel’s forts of the legislative branch to the Shura and Representatives’ HM the King’s directives for the values, develop the current legisla- “There is no doubt there longest-serving prime min- take on constitutional duties to councils in promoting the devel- progress of Bahrain. tion to promote the national econ- is a connection between the ister later this year. practise its supervisory and leg- opment, highlighting the efforts The Shura had highlighted omy and revenue diversification, Islamic Republic of Iran and islative role and promote democ- of the fresh blood who joined the acute visions of HM the king, in addition to setting a time plan Al Qaeda. Period, full stop,” racy that stem from the genuine the Council of Representatives which are guiding the Council to to limit the public depth, hailing he said. national culture. to follow in the footsteps of their push on with the blessed march the huge efforts of HRH Prime But Pompeo denied Paul’s This came as HM the King re- predecessors in support of the re- led by HM the King. It underlined Minister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- suggestion that President ceived at Sakhir Palace Council of forms and construction process. commitment to continue devel- man Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Donald Trump’s designa- Representatives Speaker Fawzia HM the King also commended oping the parliamentary work Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, tion Monday of Iran’s elite DON’T MISS IT Zainal, Shura Council Chairman the Representatives’ and Shura’s based on the Bahraini democratic Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Revolutionary Guards was Ali Al Saleh, deputies of the two reply to the royal speech, which process. Commander and First Deputy aimed at making a legal case councils and members of the re- contained constructive ideas to It shared the royal commenda- Prime Minister, in this regard. for war. Psychiatrist ‘spread false’ 03 news by First black hole image accusing girls of consuming drugs Astronomers have taken the first ever image of a black Trio accused hole, which is located in a distant galaxy. It measures of not rescuing 40 billion km across - three woman who million times the size of the Earth - and has been 04 attempted described by scientists as “a suicide, wins monster”. The black hole is appeal 500 million trillion km away and was photographed by a network of eight telescopes Battle for Tripoli across the world. Details have 05 escalates been published yesterday in Astrophysical Journal Letters. It was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a network of eight linked telescopes. See Page 7 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 02
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace yesterday Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nasser Bourita who conveyed to him a letter from Moroccan Monarch King Mohammed VI. He also conveyed to HM the King the greetings and respect of King Mohammed VI. HM the King asked the Moroccan minister to covey his greetings to the Moroccan Monarch. The meeting was attended by Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Royal Court Minister of Follow-up Shaikh Ahmed bin Atiyatallah Al Khalifa and Moroccan Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Rashid Khatabi.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday held his weekly majlis at Riffa Palace. Members of the royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives, members of municipal councils, religious and community leaders, journalists, and diplomats attended the majlis. His Royal Highness welcomed the broad range of visitors at the weekly majlis, which demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to rooted traditions and values, that are underpinned by His Majesty’s aspirations to maintain a strong bond amongst Bahrain’s society. BUILDING ONE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM 15-18 APRIL 2019 BAHRAIN
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Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) organised a technical seminar at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. MP Vijay Kumar, Central Council member of ICAI and Dr Elavarasan, Chairman of ASPA Management Consultancy, delivered the keynote speeches. Chapter Chairperson Host Partners C A Sridhar thanked all attendees. The event was attended by over 150 Indian Chartered Accountants in the Kingdom, representing various industries.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 03 Psychiatrist spread false news by accusing girls of consuming drugs HRH the Premier has ordered a high-level probe into the incident
sexual activities at public girls’ the statement that “the drug media networks is an action Capital Governorate schools, was yesterday accused that was said to be traded is not that’s contrary to the nature, • by the Public Prosecution of among the narcotics listed, but is traditions and values of her pro- Chief Prosecutor defamation and spreading false a medicine forbidden to be sold fession,” Mr Al Awadhi said. Nawaf Al Awadhi The use of social media news. to address this issue unless prescribed by a doctor” He also emphasised the re- confirmed that the The psychiatrist made head- adding that “the drug was not sponsibility of the psychiatrist and discuss it in this Public Prosecution lines and the topic became the caught from any of the students of preserving the confidentiality most trending discussion online, way without resorting at any time”. of individuals and “not behaving has completed after she broadcast an interview to the competent The official confirmed that lightly and recklessly in the af- its investigations with a seventh grader who was authorities is a breach it accuses the psychiatrist of fairs of those who resort to her into the case. apparently expelled from Ham- of law. defaming the complainants, as such”. ad Town Intermediate School spreading false news and mis- Mr Al Awadhi added that the MR AL AWADHI The psychiatrist is for consuming and peddling pre- using means of communication. psychiatrist should have com- • scription pills in school. “The use of social media to mitted to the law by reporting accused of defaming The doctor’s 50-minute re- incident. He said the investigations in- address this issue and discuss to the concerned authorities that the complainants, cording included serious reve- Several authorities also com- cluded looking into the com - it in this way without resorting are responsible of investigations. spreading false news lations, accusations and claims mented on the matter, including plaints received by the people to the competent authorities to During the conversation be- and misusing means of organised drug peddling and the Education Ministry, the In- mentioned in the footage against verify the authenticity of what tween the psychiatrist, the ex- immoral activities among teen- terior Ministry, the Public Pros- the psychiatrist, interrogating has been raised, is in fact an act pelled student and her family, of communication. age girls in the school, alerting ecution and a number of MPs and the individuals heard speak- of abuse and contrary to the law, several names of students ac- the highest authorities in the legislators. ing in the video including the especially since it has affected cused of peddling drugs in the TDT | Manama Kingdom to take action. In a press statement issued psychiatrist and reviewing the people’s reputation. school and carrying out sexual This led to the formation of a yesterday, Capital Governorate results of the investigations “What the main accused (the activities in its restrooms, were Bahraini female psy- high-level committee, as per the Chief Prosecutor Nawaf Al Awa- launched into the alleged inci- psychiatrist) has committed by mentioned, an act that’s con - chiatrist, who stirred a directives of the Prime Minister dhi confirmed that the Public dent by the Education Ministry broadcasting the video and the sidered defamation as per the Acountrywide controversy HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Prosecution has completed its and the Interior Ministry. dialogues included in it through Kingdom’s laws. over the alleged drugs abuse and Al Khalifa, to probe the claimed investigations into the case. Mr Al Awadhi mentioned in her personal channel on social
Mentally-ill patient ‘assaults Traffic jam after school bus collides with two vehicles health centre staff’ TDT | Manama Mohammed Zafran
school bus collided with two other vehicles yes- A terday, causing a huge traffic jam on a major highway at around 11 am. The accident occurred on the turn between Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway and Shai- kh Isa bin Salman Highway, ac- cording to the Interior Minis- try. No injuries were reported. Another traffic jam was re- Traffic jam on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway. ported after a truck rammed into a traffic signal on Shai - ed this week from across the rammed into a cement barrier. General Directorate of Traf- kh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Kingdom. The boy had obtained his fic said that it had arrested Street. No injuries were report- An 18 years old boy died in a driver’s licence only a few days six individuals for performing ed. tragic accident a few days ago before the accident occurred. motorbike stunts on roads in Many accidents were report- after the car he was driving In another development, the Hunainiya Area. Career expo showcases 1,150 opportunities Manama
he Labour and Social De- velopment Minister yes- Many equipment at the centre were allegedly damaged by the patient. Tterday opened a career expo organised by the Labour and by the patient and sustained Social Development Ministry at TDT | Manama injuries.” the ministry’s building. Mohammed Zafran “Soon afterwards officers The event was attended by from the Ministry of Interior ar- members of the Representatives patient suffering from a rived and handled the situation. Council, social and economic per- mental disorder alleg- They began their investigations sonalities and representatives of Aedly assaulted a health and took the necessary meas- the business community. centre staff member yesterday ures,” the Ministry of Health The exhibition is part of the Na- after ‘losing control’, it emerged. said in a statement issued. tional Employment Programme Mr Humaidan with other Labour Ministry officials tours the expo. The incident occurred at Subsequently, the patient was to carry out the directives of His Hoora Health Centre, accord- transferred to the psychiatric Royal Highness Prime Minister parties and 500 by the Labour and He also emphasised vitality of ing to sources. hospital. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Social Development Ministry’s the job market in Bahrain and its The centre was closed for the Health centre officials said Khalifa and His Royal Highness Vacancies Bank. capability to generate job oppor- day after the incident as the that the patients undergoing Prince Salman bin Hamad Al The fair also showcased quality tunities for citizens thanks to the accused allegedly broke many treatment at the centre were Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy training opportunities for job- facilities provided by the govern- equipment there. transferred to Naim Health Supreme Commander and First seekers from various disciplines 50 ment for the private sector. companies from the According to sources, he Centre “following chaos”. Deputy Premier to showcase and with different academic qual- private sector are The Labour and Social Devel- stormed into the reception area Meanwhile, the Health Min- suitable job opportunities in the ifications. taking part in the career opment Minister toured the ex- and began throwing and break- istry confirmed that the Hoora private sector and speed up inte- The Labour and Social develop- expo. hibition and met with exhibitors ing various equipment. Health Centre will function as gration of jobseekers in attractive ment Minister stressed the min- and jobseekers. He also attacked the workers normal. sectors with rewarding salaries. istry’s continuous initiatives to He listened to their views and at the centre and attempted to “The Ministry of Health A total of 50 private sector es- provide suitable job opportunities remarks on the ministry’s expos break the doors, the sources deeply regrets the occurrence tablishments are taking part in for citizens, accelerate integration and ways of upgrading the em- added. of such an incident. The safe- the expo while the total number of newly recruited workers in the keep the employment rate at its ployment mechanisms accord- “Though the security guard ty of the patients and medical of exposed job vacancies reached job market and promote citizens’ secure level, describing the expo ing to the job market needs for tried to bring the situation un- staff is a priority,” the ministry 1,150 in various specialties, includ- employment in the private sector. as a platform to accelerate the qualified competencies in various der control, he was beaten up stated. ing 650 offered by participating He pointed out the efforts to employment movement. specialties. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 04 Scientific Forum for People with Disabilities opens Manama Khalifa Al Khalifa, Honorary education, health, sports and on all levels.” President of the Gulf Disability other areas.” On his part, the Minister of is Highness Shaikh Society and President of Nation- HH Shaikh Khalid highlighted Labour and Social Development Khalid bin Hamad Al al Institute for the Disabled, as the selected slogan of the forum, underscored the remarkable HKhalifa, Deputy Presi- well as a number of commu - focusing on the important role of steps taken by the Kingdom in dent of the Supreme Council for nity figures and institutions, encouraging the disabled to take caring and supporting people Youth and Sports and Honorary concerned local and Gulf asso- part in sports activities, which with disabilities and ensur - President of Bahrain Sports Fed- ciations and individuals, peo- have positive impacts on their ing their protection and social eration for Disabilities deputised ple with disabilities and their lives and at the same time serve equality. Jameel Humaidan, Minister of families, individuals working in the efforts dedicated to discov- The Labour and Social De - Labour and Social Development, the field of the education and ering and supporting talented velopment Minister thanked to open the 19th Scientific Fo- rehabilitation of people with individuals of this category in HH Shaikh Khalid for His High- rum for People with Disabilities, disabilities, community service different sports. ness’s endless care and support at the Diplomat Radisson Blu activists, academics and spe- “We are proud of them, and to this category of the Bahraini Hotel, Residence and Spa. cialists in the field of psychology their determination and confi- community. He also mentioned Themed “Disabilities Sports: and education of people with dent of their abilities to continue that the ministry is concerned Challenge and Ambition”, the disabilities. Mr Humaidan along with other dignitaries at the opening ceremony. excelling in all fields. We wish of providing multiple services forum is organised under the On the occasion, HH Shaikh them success and to achieve to people with disabilities such patronage of His Highness by Khalid stated: “The Kingdom of this category and its efforts der the prosperous rule of His more accomplishments,” His as financial support, provision the Gulf Disability Society in of Bahrain is a role model in dedicated to their integration Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Highness commented, while of education, training and em- co-operation with the National the field of supporting and car- with the community as active Khalifa, Bahrain has successful- praising the Gulf Disability So- ployment opportunities, and Institute for the Disabled. ing for people with disabilities role-players in the development ly achieved many accomplish- ciety for its keenness on annu- other rehabilitation, social, en- The opening ceremony was through the leading strides it of the homeland.” ments in the fields of support- ally organising the forum, which tertainment, psychological and attended by Shaikh Duaij bin took to provide decent living His Highness also said: “Un- ing people with disabilities in benefits people with disabilities healthcare services. Trio accused of not rescuing woman who attempted suicide, wins appeal Chinese woman had jumped off the Juffair building in bid to end her life
TDT | Manama were at the apartment along The men then took the wom- (SMC). The Public Prosecution ac- with a Chinese female friend, an to a private hospital, which The men told the prosecutors cused the three defendants back hree defendants, includ- who jumped out of the window refused to admit her. that they feared legal accounta- in 2013 of neglecting the wom- ing a female doctor, who in an attempt to kill herself. Both took her to another pri- We feared legal bility, so they drove to the wom- an’s condition and refusing to Twere charged with not According to defendants, they vate hospital in Manama, where accountability, an’s house and left her bleeding rescue her. rescuing a woman who attempt- were shocked when the woman the third defendant, the female so drove to the on the doorsteps. The trio were referred to ed to commit suicide, were yes- stood on the edge of the window doctor, worked. The bleeding victim then the criminal court, which sen- terday acquitted by the Third and tried to jump to the ground The third defendant exam- woman’s house called a female friend, who tenced each of them to one High Criminal (Appeals) Court. floor. ined the woman but refused and left her rushed her to SMC. month of imprisonment and to The details of the case show The woman fell on the road to treat her, as she feared le - bleeding on the She had already fainted by pay a bail amount of BD100 to that the incident occurred in an and they said that they rushed gal accountability because she doorsteps. the time they reached the hos- suspend the execution of the apartment in Juffair back in Au- downstairs, where they saw the doubted that a criminal act was DEFENDANTS pital. She was taken inside the verdict. gust, 2013. It initially involved woman lying in a pool of her behind the accident. Intensive Care Unit, where she The defendants appealed two of the defendants, a Bah- own blood, but she was still The doctor advised the men to was announced dead after she against the verdict and won the raini and an Asian national, who alive. take the injured woman to Sal- maniya Medical Complex succumbed to her wounds. case yesterday, as they were ac-
Dog torturing case adjourned to hear witnesses’ statements Man to learn fate after TDT | Manama found guilty of running he Third Minor Criminal Court has adjourned the case of a Bahraini The man told judges that he over lover’s dad with car man accused of brutally torturing tortured the dog because it T TDT | Manama a dog to April 16 to hear witnesses’ testi- attacked his cattle. Therefore, he stood in front monies. PROSECUTORS the house until 6.00 am await- The court also ordered to extend the he High Criminal Court ing their return. detention of the suspect, who has been media pages and groups, in a bid to publi- announced yesterday When they arrived he tried behind bars since March 23, 2019. cise the man’s face and eventually nab him. Tthat it would issue the to stop the defendant’s car, but The man confessed to the prosecutors Few hours later, the Northern Governo- verdict against a man found his 16-year-old daughter in- during his interrogation last month and rate Police Directorate confirmed that the guilty of running over his girl- structed him to not stop. he told the judges that he had tortured the incident took place in Bani Jamrah village friend’s dad with car on April Thus, he ran over him, frac- dog because it attacked his cattle. and that the person seen in the video has 30, 2019. turing his skull and causing As reported by Tribune last month, the been arrested and referred to the Public The defendant, in his twen- several other injuries to him. man was arrested a few hours after he Prosecution. ties, is said to have ran over He was admitted to Salmani- appeared in a footage while heartlessly However, no further details were re - his victim with a car after the ya Medical Complex. torturing a dog at a residence in the North- vealed on the fate of the dog. Additionally, latter discovered that “he took “I was in a relationship with ern Governorate. animal activists in the country demanded his 16-year-old daughter on a him for three years. I was The man was secretly filmed by an un- to introduce more deterrent punishments romantic night out”. dating him,” the 16-year-old known individual while on the rooftop of to curb the recent rise in the number of According to court files, daughter told prosecutors. A screenshot of the video which went viral. a building. cruelty against animals cases, especially the father came to know from The accused told judges There, he was seen beating a dog that gling dog while beating it using a stick. stray dogs. his second daughter that the that he was obeying his girl- was tied by its neck to a clothesline. The The footage was widely shared by ani- Some even suggested imposing high 16-year-old left the house at friend’s instruction to not stop man was also seen filming the stran - mal activists and netizens on local social fines on animal abusers. 3:00 am with her boyfriend. the car. ‘Darkness Into Light’ event to tackle increasing suicides TDT | Manama Harpreet Kaur while promoting specialised treatment Bahrain, said: “Our flagship fundraiser, “Darkness Into Light is very much programmes for people, who have sui- ‘Darkness Into Light’ is very the phenomenon that is Darkness Into about hope and hope is something we cidal ideation. Light, an event that is almost entirely or- endeavour to give people who come to he Kingdom will host its annual The event was first held by Pieta much about hope and hope is ganised by our amazing volunteers con- us in their time of need. ‘Darkness Into Light’ walk on House, a non-profit organisation, in something we endeavour to tinues to go from strength to strength. “We help them feel more hopeful TNurana Beach on May 11, 2019. Ireland. give people who come to us in “This unique event takes place just about the future as we continue to tack- The walk aims to tackle increasing Speaking to Tribune, Mary Murphy, their time of need. as we’re coming into summer and our le the grave issue of suicide and self- number of suicides across the world organiser of Darkness Into Light Event MS MURPHY spirits are being lifted. harm.” 05 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 world
British PM voices regret over 1919 India massacre Battle for Tripoli escalates London, United Kingdom
ritish Prime Minister BTheresa May yesterday expressed regret for a massa- cre by British troops in India in 1919 but stopped short of a full apology. “We deeply regret what happened and the suffering caused,” May told the British parliament, as India prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the killings. We deeply regret Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the what happened and main opposition Labour Party, the suffering caused called for “a full, clear and un- equivocal apology”. MAY TOLD THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT The April 13, 1919 Jallian- wala Bagh massacre, in which British troops opened fire on thousands of unarmed pro- figures put the toll at closer testers, remains an enduring to 1,000. scar from British colonial rule Former British prime minis- in India. ter David Cameron described Colonial-era records show it as “deeply shameful” during about 400 people died in the a visit in 2013 but also stopped northern city of Amritsar short of an apology. when soldiers opened fire on A ceremony was due to take men, women and children in place at the site of the massa- an enclosed area, but Indian cre on Saturday.
Erdogan says S-400s Gun-mounted vehicles belonging to fighters loyal to the internationally recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) are pictured near a military delivery could be earlier compound in a suburb of the capital Tripoli AFP | Tripoli, Libya ons seized. The internationally recog- he battle for Libya’s cap- nised government carried out ital intensified as the several air raids against LNA po- TUN Security Council sitions south of Tripoli, and also prepared to meet yesterday to hit supply lines in central Libya, discuss the crisis gripping the GNA spokesman Colonel Mo- North African country, where hamed Gnounou said Tuesday. armed rivals are locked in a Haftar’s forces appear to be deadly power struggle. advancing on two fronts, from The closed-door talks in New the south and southeast of Trip- York come a day after the Unit- oli, while coastal roads to the ed Nations postponed a Libyan east and west of the city are de- national conference aimed at fended by fighters loyal to the drawing up an election roadmap GNA. because of fighting raging on Tripoli’s doorstep. ‘Spare civilians’ Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Libya has been riven by di- Hafter has defied internation- A burning vehicle outside the 4th Brigade camp in al-Aziziyah, located some 40 Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a meeting on Russia-Turkey Cooperation at the visions since the NATO-backed al calls, including from the UN kilometres south of the Libyan capital Tripoli Kremlin in Moscow overthrow of dictator Moamer Security Council and the United Kadhafi in 2011, with various States, to halt the surprise offen- Ankara, Turkey nor does it give our sovereign armed groups and two parallel sive launched on Thursday. rights over to a third country,” governments vying for territory The UN’s high commissioner resident Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. and oil wealth. for refugees, Filippo Grandi, PErdogan said the delivery In a bid to stop Turkey pur- Heavy arms fire was heard called for the warring parties of Turkey’s disputed Russian chasing the S-400s, the US has during much of the night in the to “spare civilians, including S-400 missile defence systems offered to sell the US Patriot Ain Zara district on the south- refugees and migrants trapped could be earlier than initially system but Turkish Foreign eastern outskirts of Tripoli as in the country”. planned, Hurriyet daily re- Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu strongman Khalifa Haftar’s The UN children’s agency ported yesterday. said this was not guaranteed. forces pressed an assault aimed (UNICEF) urged all parties “to Ankara’s purchase of the “If the United States does at taking the capital from the refrain from committing grave S-400s risks US sanctions and not want to sell the Patriot, UN-backed Government of Na- violations” against children, in- has further strained already tomorrow we can buy a sec- tional Accord (GNA). cluding the recruitment of child tense relations with Washing- ond S-400, or another defence “The clashes have intensified. soldiers. ton. system,” he said during an in- We’re afraid to leave the house,” “Nearly half a million children US officials are concerned terview with NTV broadcaster. a resident said by telephone in Tripoli and tens of thousands A tank and members of the LNA outside the 4th Brigade camp in al-Aziziyah over the incompatibility of the He said Turkey did not only from the area, where roads were more in the western areas are at S-400s with NATO military need the S-400s but also “oth- reported to have been blocked, a direct risk due to the intensifi- hardware as well as Ankara’s er defence systems”. hindering people’s efforts to cation of fighting,” it said. increasingly close relationship Kremlin spokesman Dmitry flee. The GNA’s health ministry on with Russia. Peskov later on Wednesday The violence has already dis- Monday put the death toll in the “The S-400 missile defence said Russia was “open” to a placed thousands and left sever- fighting at 35. Haftar’s forces system was to be delivered in second purchase. al dozen people dead. have said 14 of their fighters July, maybe we will bring this “Russia has the relevant ca- The UN warned that nearly have died. forward,” Erdogan told Turk- pabilities, technological skills,” half a million children in Tripoli The UN said the clashes have ish journalists on board his he said. were “at immediate risk”. displaced some 3,400 people. plane after a Russia visit, the “And of course Russia seeks Haftar’s self-styled Libyan Led by Fayez al-Sarraj, the newspaper said. to expand military and tech- National Army (LNA), which GNA’s authority is not recog- Erdogan was in Moscow on nical cooperation. It’s a com- controls swathes of the coun- nised by a parallel administra- Monday for talks with Russian pletely normal process.” try’s east, said it had seized a tion in the east of the country, President Vladimir Putin, with Last week, Washington put a barracks in the Aziziya area which is allied with Haftar. the S-400 purchase and joint freeze on its joint F-35 fighter around 50 kilometres (31 miles) LNA spokesman Ahmad coordination in Syria on the jet programme with Turkey in south of Tripoli after “ferocious al-Mesmari accused the unity agenda. protest over the S-400 deal. clashes”. government of “allying itself “This step that we have tak- Turkey planned to buy 100 It said several fighters loyal to with Islamist militias” from the Fighters from a Misrata armed group loyal to the internationally recognised en for our country’s security F-35A fighter jets, with pilots the UN-backed government had city of Misrata 200 kilometres Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) prepare their ammunition before heading to the frontline neither targets a third country already training in the US. been detained and their weap- (120 miles) east of the capital. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 06 Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election Jerusalem, Undefined rival, ex-military chief Benny by Thursday afternoon, with rime Minister Benjamin Gantz’s centrist Blue and White ballots for soldiers and other Netanyahu was on path alliance, Israeli media reported. special categories of voters yet Pfor victory in Israel’s elec- But with 97 percent of the to be counted. tion yesterday after nearly com- votes counted, results showed The close race between the plete results put him in position the Likud and other right-wing two main parties had led to un- to form a right-wing coalition parties allied to him with some certainty after polls closed on and further extend his long ten- 65 seats in the 120-seat parlia- Tuesday night and exit surveys ure in office. ment. The results would seem were released. The results from Tuesday’s to leave President Reuven Rivlin, Both Netanyahu and Gantz vote came despite corruption al- whose task it is to ask one of the claimed victory after the initial legations against the 69-year-old candidates to form a govern - exit surveys that gave Blue and premier and put him on track to ment, with little choice but to White the most seats. become Israel’s longest-serving pick Netanyahu. But even then Netanyahu prime minister later this year. Intensive coalition negotia- appeared best placed to form a His Likud party looked set to tions will follow and could drag coalition, with both parties in finish with a similar number of on for days or even weeks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) greets supporters at his Likud Party headquarters in the Israeli coastal city any case falling far short of an seats in parliament to his main Final results were expected of Tel Aviv outright majority.
New Zealand gives final okay to gun laws Wednesday Prime Minister such destruction, and large- Sydney, Australia Jacinda Ardern told parlia- scale death could have been New blackout mentarians she “vividly” re- obtained legally in this coun- ew Zealand lawmak- called the moment after the try. I could not fathom that,” Ners have almost unan- massacre when she, without she told lawmakers. imously passed sweeping consulting widely, decided She could not, she said, gun reforms, paving the way the government had to act. face the public or “the vic- for a ban on military-style Ardern, her voice filled tims that had been left be- hits Venezuela semi-automatic weapons to with emotion, said it was hind from this terror attack enter into force as soon as during a briefing with the and tell them hand-on-heart Caracas, Venezuela 50 nations -- had previously called for Friday. police commissioner when that our system and our laws protests against public service failures Lawmakers passed the she was told about the “na- allow these guns to be avail- new blackout across large to be held Wednesday. legislation on final read - ture of the attack”, the weap- able and that was okay. Be- parts of crisis-hit Venezuela, Power cuts have occurred sporad- ing, less than a month af - ons used and how they were cause it was not.” Aincluding the capital Caracas, ically since the massive blackout of ter a gunman entered two notified but had been ob - The new rules amend per- forced many to spend another night March 7 left the country in the dark mosques in Christchurch tained legally. missive 1983 gun laws that New Zealand Prime Minister in the dark on Tuesday. for five days, with electricity being killing 50 people. “I could not fathom how had the subject of multiple Jacinda Ardern (R) speaks during a The electricity shortage -- the big- rationed outside of Caracas. During the debate weapons that could cause reform attempts. meeting gest in a week -- hit a large section of Water supplies have also been inter- the capital, with social media posts rupted, along with transport and com- from residents across the country munications, forcing many people to suggesting significant areas in at least trim their work days to six hours. 20 of the 23 states of Venezuela were The government of President Nico- Wreckage of missing Japan fighter jet found also affected. las Maduro has blamed US-backed Tokyo, Japan An hour after the lights went out, sabotage for the massive blackouts board the jet, Defence Min- he added. 30 minutes after taking off some areas of the capital regained that have deprived millions of power, ister Takeshi Iwaya said. The fighter jet went miss- from Misawa Air Base with power. blaming “electromagnetic, cyber and reckage from a Jap- It was the first reported ing around 7:30 pm (1030 three other aircraft. No reason for the blackout was physical” attacks against the Guri Wanese F-35A stealth case of a crash by an F-35A, GMT) Tuesday as it was fly- An F-35A fighter aircraft of immediately given by the govern - hydroelectric power plant, which fighter jet has been found a according to Japan’s Air ing some 135 kilometres (85 the Japan Air Self-Defence ment or the state electricity company produces 80 percent of the country’s day after it disappeared off Self-Defence Force. miles) east of Misawa, Force Corpoelec. The company set up to energy. the radar over the Pacific, “We have collected part of northeastern Japan, on confront the crisis “is working to The opposition blames a failure to the country’s defence min- its tail” in search operations a training mis- reestablish the service”, said state TV maintain critical infrastructure and ister said Wednesday. at sea with planes and ves- sion. channel VTV. Guaido on Saturday launched what he There was no word yet on sels, Iwaya told reporters. The plane lost Opposition leader Juan Guai- promised will be a “definitive” escala- the fate of the one pilot on “We believe it crashed,” contact about do -- whose claim to be interim tion of pressure to force the country’s president is supported by around embattled leftist leader from office. Young entrepreneur aims to send 3D-printed rockets to space
founded by billionaire entre- the 35th annual Space Symposi- the next SpaceX,” he said. size of the fairings of the rockets Relativity Space has preneur Musk. um in Colorado Springs, a major Relativity Space, which like to the requirements of individu- • Relativity Space has raised $45 annual event for the space in- SpaceX is based in Los Angeles, al customers, depending on the raised $45 million so million so far, Canadian satellite dustry that will welcome 15,000 has so far printed nine rocket size of their satellite. far, Canadian satellite operator Telesat has entrusted participants from 40 countries. engines and three second stag- Speed is the other advantage: operator Telesat has it with the launch of part of its Dozens of start-ups have an- es for its rocket model, called “Our target is to get from raw entrusted it with the future 5G satellite constellation nounced plans in recent years to Terran 1, whose first test flight material to flight in 60 days,” and the US military has given it build small and medium rockets is scheduled for the end of 2020. Ellis said. launch of part of its a launch pad at Cape Canaveral. to launch small satellites. Many Small satellites If Relativity Space succeeds future 5G satellite And Ellis, who six years ago will probably fail before hav- With its large 3D-printing in this feat -- which it has not constellation and was still studying for his mas- ing made their first rock- machines, the startup claims yet demonstrated -- it would the US military has ters in aerospace engineer- et, but that’s the game, that its rockets will require 100 revolutionize the launch in - ing at the University of Ellis explained. times fewer parts than tradition- dustry. Today, a satellite oper- given it a launch pad Southern California, now “The notion in Sil- al rockets. ator can wait for years before at Cape Canaveral sits on the White House’s icon Valley is you’re “We’ll only be experts in like having a place in the large National Space Council going to take tons of two or three (technological) pro- rockets of Arianespace or Colorado Springs, United along with former astro- big bets, where lots cesses,” he said, compared to SpaceX. States nauts and the heads of of them will total- traditional manufacturing with The Terran 1 will be 10 times the largest American ly lose money. But complex supply chains. “It’s far smaller the SpaceX Falcon o see Tim Ellis hunched aerospace groups. the ones that suc- easier.” 9, able to place a 1,250 kilo - over his laptop, alone in “I’m the youngest ceed will pay for Only the electronics are not gram (2,755 pounds) payload Ta room at a major space person by more than all of the losers 3D-printed. into very low orbit (185 kilo - industry conference in Colorado, 20 years, and -- and in a huge “It’s much cheaper, because meters or 115 miles above the you can hardly imagine that he we’re the only outcome, if it’s of the labor reduction in the Earth’s surface). might be the next Elon Musk. venture cap- the next Goog- automation with 3D-printing,” This could be suitable for a But Relativity Space, the ital backed le or said Ellis, who will charge $10 constellation of small satellites company he co-founded in De- start-up,” million for a launch, at least for telecommunications or im- cember 2015 with the vision of Ellis told at first. aging the Earth, but also for one launching 3D-printed rockets, AFP during “Also, it’s more of the largest customers in space: has grown from 14 to 80 employ- flexible,” he said: the US military. ees in one year and will recruit eventually, Rel- This is another reason for the another 40 this year. ativity Space young executive’s arrival in Col- At age 28, Ellis has lured sev- will adapt orado Springs: meeting senior eral industry veterans, includ- the Pentagon officials. ing from SpaceX, the US market Tim Ellis founder and CEO of Relativity Space “I rarely wear a suit, but I will leader for launches that was for the military,” Ellis said. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 06 07
US returns Facebook Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election ancient artifacts On US-Mexico border, militia enhances Jerusalem, Undefined from Mexico memorialized rival, ex-military chief Benny by Thursday afternoon, with rime Minister Benjamin Gantz’s centrist Blue and White ballots for soldiers and other user accounts Netanyahu was on path alliance, Israeli media reported. special categories of voters yet Pfor victory in Israel’s elec- But with 97 percent of the to be counted. vow to patrol until wall is up tion yesterday after nearly com- votes counted, results showed The close race between the plete results put him in position the Likud and other right-wing two main parties had led to un- Sunland Park, United States ‘Fantasy world’ to form a right-wing coalition parties allied to him with some certainty after polls closed on scored his failure to get to grips focus ... is a very highly guarded and further extend his long ten- 65 seats in the 120-seat parlia- Tuesday night and exit surveys with the issue. “It’s kind of no different than stretch of border.” ure in office. ment. The results would seem were released. n the southeasternmost And until the wall is built, the if you were to have citizen’s ar- Pitcavage points to the rights The results from Tuesday’s to leave President Reuven Rivlin, Both Netanyahu and Gantz pocket of the US state of UCP insist they will be there. rest powers, if you will,” Jim to bear arms and assemble vote came despite corruption al- whose task it is to ask one of the claimed victory after the initial INew Mexico, with El Paso, “We’re here to assist the bor- Benvie, a 43-year-old from Min- peaceably enshrined in the US legations against the 69-year-old candidates to form a govern - exit surveys that gave Blue and Texas, to the east and Mexico a der patrol because they are so nesota, said. Constitution. premier and put him on track to ment, with little choice but to White the most seats. stone’s throw south, there is a short handed,” the group’s lead- Benvie explains that they use “And if this is a simply a com- become Israel’s longest-serving pick Netanyahu. But even then Netanyahu small camp: a few tents and a er, 70-year-old “Striker,” said. the term “surrender” because bination of those, can the gov- prime minister later this year. Intensive coalition negotia- appeared best placed to form a Anthropomorphic clay figures weathered trailer. “We have a good work rapport border patrol rules only allow ernment actually prohibit this belonging to the Teotihuacan His Likud party looked set to tions will follow and could drag coalition, with both parties in It is home to the half dozen with them,” he said. “Our goal them to “observe and report.” seemingly constitutionally pro- culture are displayed at the US or so members of the United was to be here until we’re not In a statement, the US Border tected activity?” he said. chief operating officer Sheryl finish with a similar number of on for days or even weeks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) greets supporters at his Likud Party headquarters in the Israeli coastal city any case falling far short of an Embassy in Mexico City seats in parliament to his main Final results were expected of Tel Aviv outright majority. Constitutional Patriots (UCP) needed. And when we’re not Patrol said it “does not endorse The border vigilante move- Sandberg Mexico City, Mexico -- a small but well-armed militia needed is when that wall is up.” private groups or organizations ment is well-established, with dipping their toes into the US Based out of Flora Vista, New taking enforcement matters into the Southern Poverty Law San Francisco, United he United States re - border vigilante movement. Mexico, the group -- made up their own hands.” Center documenting “question- States Tturned two ancient In recent months, thou - mostly of older veterans -- en- And according to the Anti able apprehensions of migrants New Zealand gives final okay to gun laws figurines to Mexico Tues- sands of migrants have arrived joys an enthusiastic social media Defamation League’s Mark Pit- by private citizens” from as far acebook on Tuesday im- day, seized from the home in Mexico, primarily Central following. Striker can be heard cavage, an expert on right-wing back as 1999. Fproved features of so- Wednesday Prime Minister such destruction, and large- of an amateur archeologist Americans fleeing poverty and fielding calls during lengthy ra- extremism, the UCP’s bark is Pitcavage acknowledges that cial network accounts kept Sydney, Australia Jacinda Ardern told parlia- scale death could have been New blackout who died in 2015 with a violence at home. dio broadcasts streamed online much bigger than its bite. the movement is grounded in as memorials to deceased mentarians she “vividly” re- obtained legally in this coun- collection of 42,000 arti- US President Donald Trump several times a week. “These guys, even more than anti-immigrant sentiment but members of the online com- ew Zealand lawmak- called the moment after the try. I could not fathom that,” facts, many of them taken has described them as a threat And if you want to sign up to some other militia or vigilante says white supremacy among munity. Ners have almost unan- massacre when she, without she told lawmakers. illegally. to national security, demand- “uphold and defend the consti- groups, seem to be living in a followers is actually minimal Memorialized accounts imously passed sweeping consulting widely, decided She could not, she said, The small clay sculptures ing billions of dollars from tution?” Just give pick up the fantasy world of their own,” he -- and he sees no such elements are intended to serve as gun reforms, paving the way the government had to act. face the public or “the vic- date from the Mesoameri- Congress to build a wall on the phone. told AFP, adding that they have within the UCP. venues for friends and for a ban on military-style Ardern, her voice filled tims that had been left be- hits Venezuela can classical period, around southern border. Out in the field -- with tacti- been active for around two and “Countries having borders is family to share memories semi-automatic weapons to with emotion, said it was hind from this terror attack 1,300 to 1,800 years ago, The resignation of Trump’s cal gear, rifles and even custom a half years. not racist,” was member Jim and thoughts of those who enter into force as soon as during a briefing with the and tell them hand-on-heart Caracas, Venezuela 50 nations -- had previously called for archeologists said at a cer- Homeland Security Secretary patches -- the UCP say their du- “They have this grandiose vi- Benvie’s take. have passed away, and are Friday. police commissioner when that our system and our laws protests against public service failures emony at the US Embassy Kirstjen Nielsen on Sunday, re- ties include watching the bor- sion of themselves as protecting “It’s not about race. We have secured to prevent anyone Lawmakers passed the she was told about the “na- allow these guns to be avail- new blackout across large to be held Wednesday. in Mexico City, where the portedly over the president’s der, standing guard over people America from the drug cartels,” Latinos that work on our team from logging in, according legislation on final read - ture of the attack”, the weap- able and that was okay. Be- parts of crisis-hit Venezuela, Power cuts have occurred sporad- Federal Bureau of Investi- push to restart family separa- who want to hand themselves he said. with us.” to Facebook. ing, less than a month af - ons used and how they were cause it was not.” Aincluding the capital Caracas, ically since the massive blackout of gation (FBI) handed back tions at the border, in to border patrol and pursuing However, he added: “It’s A group of about 30 Brazilian Updates included addi- ter a gunman entered two notified but had been ob - The new rules amend per- forced many to spend another night March 7 left the country in the dark the figurines. has un- those who don’t. ironic that the areas where migrants, who had just crossed the tion of a separate tributes mosques in Christchurch tained legally. missive 1983 gun laws that New Zealand Prime Minister in the dark on Tuesday. for five days, with electricity being The long, strange story of der- they seem to have chosen to border, get into a US Border Patrol section where people can killing 50 people. “I could not fathom how had the subject of multiple Jacinda Ardern (R) speaks during a The electricity shortage -- the big- rationed outside of Caracas. their return “started with van, taking them off the property of share posts, while not During the debate weapons that could cause reform attempts. meeting gest in a week -- hit a large section of Water supplies have also been inter- a police investigation, and Jeff Allen, who used to run a brick changing the original time- the capital, with social media posts rupted, along with transport and com- concludes today with this factory near Mt. Christo Rey on the line of an account. from residents across the country munications, forcing many people to ceremony, in which Mexico US-Mexico border in Sunland Park, “We know the loss of a suggesting significant areas in at least trim their work days to six hours. is recovering two artifacts New Mexico friend or family member 20 of the 23 states of Venezuela were The government of President Nico- that are part of its cultur- can be devastating -- and we Wreckage of missing Japan fighter jet found also affected. las Maduro has blamed US-backed al heritage,” said Mexican want Facebook to be a place foreign ministry lawyer Ser- where people can support Tokyo, Japan An hour after the lights went out, sabotage for the massive blackouts board the jet, Defence Min- he added. 30 minutes after taking off some areas of the capital regained that have deprived millions of power, gio Estrada. The artifacts each other while honoring ister Takeshi Iwaya said. The fighter jet went miss- from Misawa Air Base with power. blaming “electromagnetic, cyber and were found in the US state the memory of their loved reckage from a Jap- It was the first reported ing around 7:30 pm (1030 three other aircraft. No reason for the blackout was physical” attacks against the Guri of Indiana in the home of a ones,” chief operating of- collector named Don Miller, ficer Sheryl Sandberg said Wanese F-35A stealth case of a crash by an F-35A, GMT) Tuesday as it was fly- An F-35A fighter aircraft of immediately given by the govern - hydroelectric power plant, which fighter jet has been found a according to Japan’s Air ing some 135 kilometres (85 the Japan Air Self-Defence ment or the state electricity company produces 80 percent of the country’s officials told journalists. in a post. day after it disappeared off Self-Defence Force. miles) east of Misawa, Force Corpoelec. The company set up to energy. Miller, who died four Facebook added controls the radar over the Pacific, “We have collected part of northeastern Japan, on confront the crisis “is working to The opposition blames a failure to years ago at age 91, spent his for people who manage me- the country’s defence min- its tail” in search operations a training mis- reestablish the service”, said state TV maintain critical infrastructure and life traveling the world, par- morialized accounts, and ister said Wednesday. at sea with planes and ves- sion. channel VTV. Guaido on Saturday launched what he ticipating in archeological improved artificial intelli- There was no word yet on sels, Iwaya told reporters. The plane lost Opposition leader Juan Guai- promised will be a “definitive” escala- digs and collecting rare ar- gence to prevent profiles of the fate of the one pilot on “We believe it crashed,” contact about do -- whose claim to be interim tion of pressure to force the country’s tifacts, which he displayed people who have died from president is supported by around embattled leftist leader from office. in his basement. appearing in “painful ways,” But near the end of his such as sending birthday life, the FBI -- acting on a reminders to friends, ac- tip -- raided his home and cording to Sandberg. “These seized more than 7,000 of changes are the result of those artifacts, which ap- feedback we heard from Young entrepreneur aims to send 3D-printed rockets to space pear to have been removed people of different religions illegally from their coun- and cultural backgrounds as founded by billionaire entre- the 35th annual Space Symposi- the next SpaceX,” he said. size of the fairings of the rockets tries of origin, said special well as experts and academ- Relativity Space has preneur Musk. um in Colorado Springs, a major Relativity Space, which like to the requirements of individu- agent Edward Gallant. ics,” Sandberg said. • Relativity Space has raised $45 annual event for the space in- SpaceX is based in Los Angeles, al customers, depending on the raised $45 million so million so far, Canadian satellite dustry that will welcome 15,000 has so far printed nine rocket size of their satellite. far, Canadian satellite operator Telesat has entrusted participants from 40 countries. engines and three second stag- Speed is the other advantage: operator Telesat has it with the launch of part of its Dozens of start-ups have an- es for its rocket model, called “Our target is to get from raw entrusted it with the future 5G satellite constellation nounced plans in recent years to Terran 1, whose first test flight material to flight in 60 days,” The real deal: astronomers deliver first photo of black hole and the US military has given it build small and medium rockets is scheduled for the end of 2020. Ellis said. launch of part of its a launch pad at Cape Canaveral. to launch small satellites. Many Small satellites If Relativity Space succeeds Paris, France future 5G satellite And Ellis, who six years ago will probably fail before hav- With its large 3D-printing in this feat -- which it has not at such distance is comparable metres across -- roughly the di- Pierre Luminet, author in 1979 constellation and was still studying for his mas- ing made their first rock- machines, the startup claims yet demonstrated -- it would stronomers yesterday un- to photographing a pebble on ameter of Earth. of the first digital simulation of the US military has ters in aerospace engineer- et, but that’s the game, that its rockets will require 100 revolutionize the launch in - Aveiled the first photo of a the Moon. In the end, M87 was more a black hole. ing at the University of Ellis explained. times fewer parts than tradition- dustry. Today, a satellite oper- black hole, one of the star-de- European Space Agency as- photogenic. Like a fidgety Coined in the mid-60s by given it a launch pad Southern California, now “The notion in Sil- al rockets. ator can wait for years before vouring monsters scattered trophysicist Paul McNamara child, Sag A* was too “active” American physicist John Archi- at Cape Canaveral sits on the White House’s icon Valley is you’re “We’ll only be experts in like having a place in the large throughout the Universe and ob- called it an “outstanding tech- to capture a clear picture, the bald Wheeler, the term “black National Space Council going to take tons of two or three (technological) pro- rockets of Arianespace or scured by impenetrable shields nical achievement”. researchers said. hole” refers to a point in space Colorado Springs, United along with former astro- big bets, where lots cesses,” he said, compared to SpaceX. of gravity. It was also a team effort. “The telescope is not looking where matter is so compressed States nauts and the heads of of them will total- traditional manufacturing with The Terran 1 will be 10 times The image of a dark core en- “Instead of constructing a gi- at the black hole per se, but the as to create a gravity field from the largest American ly lose money. But complex supply chains. “It’s far smaller the SpaceX Falcon circled by a flame-orange halo of ant telescope that would col- material it has captured,” a lumi- which even light cannot escape. o see Tim Ellis hunched aerospace groups. the ones that suc- easier.” 9, able to place a 1,250 kilo - white-hot gas and plasma looks lapse under its own weight, we nous disk of white-hot gas and The more mass, the bigger the over his laptop, alone in “I’m the youngest ceed will pay for Only the electronics are not gram (2,755 pounds) payload like any number of artists’ ren- combined many observatories,” plasma known as an accretion hole. Ta room at a major space person by more than all of the losers 3D-printed. into very low orbit (185 kilo - derings over the last 30 years. Michael Bremer, an astronomer disk, said McNamara, who was At the same scale of compres- industry conference in Colorado, 20 years, and -- and in a huge “It’s much cheaper, because meters or 115 miles above the But this time, it’s the real deal. at the Institute for Millimetric not part of the team. sion, Earth would fit inside a you can hardly imagine that he we’re the only outcome, if it’s of the labor reduction in the Earth’s surface). Scientists have been puzzling Radio Astronomy (IRAM) in Gre- “The light from behind the thimble. The Sun would meas- might be the next Elon Musk. venture cap- the next Goog- automation with 3D-printing,” This could be suitable for a over invisible “dark stars” since noble, told AFP. black hole gets bent like a lens.” ure a mere six kilometres edge- the 18th century, but never has The unprecedented image to-edge. But Relativity Space, the ital backed le or said Ellis, who will charge $10 constellation of small satellites Earth in a thimble company he co-founded in De- start-up,” million for a launch, at least for telecommunications or im- one been spied by a telescope, The first photograph of a black hole and its fiery halo, released by Event Horizon -- so often imagined in science A successful outcome de - cember 2015 with the vision of Ellis told at first. aging the Earth, but also for one much less photographed. Telescope astronomers (EHT) Over several days in April and science fiction --- has been pended in part on the vagaries launching 3D-printed rockets, AFP during “Also, it’s more of the largest customers in space: The supermassive black hole 2017, eight radio telescopes in analysed in six studies co-au- of weather during the April 2017 has grown from 14 to 80 employ- flexible,” he said: the US military. now immortalised by a far-flung National Centre for Scientific -- Sagittarius A*, the black hole Hawaii, Arizona, Spain, Mexico, thored by 200 experts from 60- observation period. ees in one year and will recruit eventually, Rel- This is another reason for the network of radio telescopes is Research (CNRS) and co-author at the centre of our own galaxy, Chile, and the South Pole zeroed odd institutions and published “For everything to work, we another 40 this year. ativity Space young executive’s arrival in Col- 50 million lightyears away in a of studies detailing the findings, the Milky Way. in on Sag A* and M87. Wednesday in Astrophysical needed to have clear visibility at At age 28, Ellis has lured sev- will adapt orado Springs: meeting senior galaxy known as M87. told AFP. By comparison, Sag A* is only Knit together “like fragments Journal Letters. every [telescope] location world- eral industry veterans, includ- the Pentagon officials. “It’s a distance that we could Most speculation had centred 26,000 lightyears from Earth. of a giant mirror,” in Bremer’s “I never thought that I would wide”, said IRAM scientist Pablo ing from SpaceX, the US market Tim Ellis founder and CEO of Relativity Space “I rarely wear a suit, but I will have barely imagined,” Frederic on the other candidate targeted Locking down an image of words, they formed a virtual see a real one in my lifetime,” Torne, recalling collective ten- leader for launches that was for the military,” Ellis said. Gueth, an astronomer at France’s by the Event Horizon Telescope M87’s supermassive black hole observatory some 12,000 kilo- said CNRS astrophysicist Jean- sion, fatigue and, finally, relief. ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE PA- TIENCE TO DO SIMPLE THINGS QUOTE PERFECTLY EVER ACQUIRE OF THE DAY THE SKILL TO DO DIFFICULT THINGS EASILY. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 JAMES J. CORBETT
Latin America is already Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign testing ground The US president needs to keep co-operating closely with Mexico and refraining from bullying partners in the region
lost for the Cuban regime, the region is more cautious about Cuba than Venezuela. Most Latin Americans consider the past six decades of United States poli - cy toward Cuba (aside from the MICHAEL SHIFTER two-year opening under Obama) to be a failure and strongly op- he 2020 United States pres- pose any new threats and pun- idential campaign is already ishments. Tin full swing in Latin Amer- To be sure, infelicitous phras- ica. Four hot-button issues that es by Trump and other senior helped propel President Donald administration officials like, “All Trump to the White House in 2016 options are on the table,” and, are already coming into play in his “I wish Nicolás Maduro and his approach with the region, and they top advisers a long, quiet re - are being driven by two parallel tirement, living on a nice beach electoral strategies: appeals to his somewhere,” may draw cheers, political base nationwide on im- help deliver votes, and generate migration, drugs and trade, and a money in a critical swing state in hard sell directed at South Florida 2020. But they also evoke possi- on Cuba and Venezuela. ble military action and, as a re- Since he announced his candi- sult, risk weakening or dividing dacy in 2015, Trump has treated the broad coalition that has been Mexico as a proxy and scapegoat, forged on Venezuela. particularly on immigration and To preserve this coalition — a trade, two issues on which he major asset for the United States’ promised a radical policy shift. Venezuela policy — the Trump Calls to build “the wall” on the administration needs to keep its United States-Mexico border neighbour.” ran governments sought to curry The Trump administration’s States-Colombia ties are in dan- posturing for electoral purposes became shorthand for a tough, Perhaps just as outrageous, favour with the Trump adminis- approach towards ger of becoming “re-narcotised,” in check. Invoking the “social- aggressive stance on these issues Trump also announced that tration by moving, or considering which would undermine efforts ism” boogeyman in Venezuela as that reliably rallies and excites he would cut aid to the three moving, their embassies in Israel Venezuela and Cuba in recent years to broaden the a way to attack the Democratic Trump’s hard-core supporters. countries of Central America’s to Jerusalem. Trump’s announce- should be distinguished bilateral agenda. Party for its health care and New But closing down the border, as so-called “Northern Triangle” — ment is particularly insulting to from issues of nationwide The Trump administration’s Green Deal proposals shows how the president threatened to do re- Guatemala, El Salvador and Hon- El Salvador’s incoming president, concern such as approach towards Venezuela and the hemisphere’s worst crisis cently, would hurt both countries duras — citing their failure to curb Nayib Bukele. On a recent visit immigration, drugs, and Cuba should be distinguished could be used in the presidential and cause irreparable damage to the continuing mass outflow of to Washington, Bukele unveiled trade. from issues of nationwide con- campaign. what is arguably the United States’ migrants headed for the United a much tougher policy on Vene- cern such as immigration, drugs, It would be naïve to call for most crucial relationship. On April States. zuela and pledged to review the and trade. Still, there is little a moratorium on theatrics as 4, under pressure from Republi- This move has led some to outgoing government’s decision question that domestic politics, November 2020 looms. Playing cans in Congress, he backed off speculate that Trump is seek- to break with Taiwan and rec - largely focused on South Florida, on domestic politics with Latin that threat, only to issue another ing to deepen the crises in these ognise China — both diplomatic is a key element helping to shape American issues may work for one: “We’re going to give them a countries, which could result in wins for the Trump administra- policy. More ideological factors, Trump as he pursues a second one-year warning, and if the drugs exploding migration flows and tion. Moreover, there is evidence advanced less by Trump himself term. Still, it is crucial not to com- don’t stop or largely stop, we’re that could pose a “real” nation- that United States assistance is and more by his national security pletely lose sight of the national going to put tariffs on Mexico and al security crisis on the United helping reduce migration from adviser, John Bolton, and Marco interest, which means investing products, particularly cars.” States-Mexico border, thus jus- El Salvador. president — so he has done noth- Rubio, the Florida senator, are wisely in Central America and Until now, President Andrés tifying the president’s hard-line On the drug question, too, the ing for us.” The title of an article also relevant. cooperating closely with Mexico. Manuel López Obrador of Mexico policies and providing a powerful president is posturing to shore that ran in the Colombian weekly The Trump administration’s Trump needs to stick with the has done a great deal to accommo- campaign issue. up his political base for the cam- magazine, Semana, was telling: sustained pressure on the Ven- broad coalition on Venezuela, es- date Trump, including working It remains to be seen wheth- paign. The Colombian president, “With Friends Like These.” ezuelan dictatorship, carried chew any suggestion of military out an updated NAFTA agreement er Trump even has the author- Ivan Duque, recently met with The Colombian president de- out in concert with hemispheric action there and any reference to and allowing Central American ity to cut off congressionally Trump and vowed to pursue a serves better treatment. Duque and European allies, has rightly regime change in Cuba. These is- refugees to remain in Mexico appropriated funding, or if he’ll United States-backed strategy has been the Trump adminis - provided badly needed support sues should command bipartisan while their asylum claims are be- follow through on these threats. to bring down rising levels of tration’s most steadfast regional for a democratic transition to a support. If not handled well, they ing adjudicated. The move to close But the announcement under- coca production. But that wasn’t partner in pressuring the regime beleaguered Venezuela. But the could have consequences for the the border will test the limits of standably left the governments enough. Duque was reportedly in neighbouring Venezuela. His United States’ agenda in Vene- United States policy in the region López Obrador’s forbearance. On of Guatemala, Honduras and El taken aback when Trump told government is struggling to cope zuela is tightly linked to the ad- for decades to come. March 29, the Mexican foreign Salvador bewildered, having done reporters, “he (Duque) said how with over 1.3 million Venezue- ministration’s pursuit of regime (Michael Shifter is the president of the minister, Marcelo Ebrard, said on everything to accommodate the he was going to stop drugs. More lans who have fled to Colombia. change in Cuba, as Bolton has inter-American Dialogue, a Wash- Twitter: “Mexico does not act on United States. drugs are coming out of Colom- As the United States presidential repeatedly made clear. Though ington-based think tank focused on the basis of threats. We are a great The Guatemalan and Hondu- bia right now than before he was campaign picks up steam, United in Latin America there is no love Western Hemisphere affairs. )
CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE How can we forget Chernobyl, Fukushima?
ith reference to Josh- Fukushima is still contaminat- pact of the disaster which has ua Goldstein’s “Nu- ing the Pacific ocean at an unbe- yet to be stopped, controlled or Wclear Power can save lievable level, and this is impact- mitigated in any fashion, will not the world”, while the premise ing not only the environment, but be fully known for generations. and the factors supporting it are the surrounding community, and At a basic starting point, the quite convincing, the two disas- thousands around the world con- Fukushima disaster must be re- ters, Chernobyl and Fukushima, suming products subject to the solved, and the risks associated by themselves provide as strong contamination. with it must be mitigated substan- a reason as ever not to consider To simplify the disaster and say tially to warrant an expansion of expansion of nuclear power until no one died is overly simplistic nuclear power. the risks are mitigated. and reckless, as the long term im- Omar Haydar Excavators piling nuclear contamination at a temporary place in Tomioka, Fukushima prefecture.
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Latin America is already Trump’s 2020 TOP My daughter’s 4 presidential campaign testing ground TWEETS The US president needs to keep co-operating closely with Mexico America — and mine 01 and refraining from bullying partners in the region This country will be a homeland for her in ways it never could be for an immigrant like me lost for the Cuban regime, the region is more cautious about oday is the day the Cuba than Venezuela. Most Latin Tshoe moved to the Americans consider the past six Soviet Union was often unkind other foot. This is a big decades of United States poli - to my Jewish family, but my deal. For two years, the cy toward Cuba (aside from the parents were ferocious in shel- media breathlessly cov- MICHAEL SHIFTER two-year opening under Obama) tering me. (I think of that fairy ered, and acquiesced to, to be a failure and strongly op- tale in which the knight swings allegations against Trump, he 2020 United States pres- pose any new threats and pun-- his saber over the princess so no matter how absurd. idential campaign is already ishments. BORIS FISHMAN quickly that not one raindrop Now the allegations are Tin full swing in Latin Amer- To be sure, infelicitous phras- reaches her head.) The tempt- against the Obama Admin. ica. Four hot-button issues that es by Trump and other senior or my entire adult life ing Freudian revision is that Why do I think the cover- helped propel President Donald administration officials like, “All I’ve been trying to get something darker festered age wil be different? Trump to the White House in 2016 options are on the table,” and, Fback to the Europe I left underneath — there was no @AriFleischer are already coming into play in his “I wish Nicolás Maduro and his in 1988 as a nine-year-old ref- shortage of bigger boys who approach with the region, and they top advisers a long, quiet re - ugee from the Soviet Union. came to the yard in front of my 02 are being driven by two parallel tirement, living on a nice beach Get back there formally, once apartment building to demand electoral strategies: appeals to his somewhere,” may draw cheers, more with European passport last names so that the Jews political base nationwide on im- help deliver votes, and generate in hand. No more statelessness among us could get a beating. migration, drugs and trade, and a money in a critical swing state in for me, please. But perhaps I’ve needed my hard sell directed at South Florida 2020. But they also evoke possi- This feels like a rare form of childhood to remain hazy not on Cuba and Venezuela. ble military action and, as a re- ingratitude. America not only because of anything that hap- Since he announced his candi- sult, risk weakening or dividing took my family in, but also pened in Minsk but because of dacy in 2015, Trump has treated the broad coalition that has been gave us all the opportunities the painful vividness of what college girl made un- Mexico as a proxy and scapegoat, forged on Venezuela. we couldn’t have as Jews in followed. Afounded allegations particularly on immigration and To preserve this coalition — a the Soviet Union. Despite all When we got to America, that she was targeted be- trade, two issues on which he major asset for the United States’ the ways the United States has my parents’ shielding powers cause of her religion. Her promised a radical policy shift. Venezuela policy — the Trump abandoned its citizens in re - dissolved. Their cape, and the story was found to be un- Calls to build “the wall” on the administration needs to keep its cent decades — this is no longer responsibilities that went with true. Now she has been United States-Mexico border neighbour.” ran governments sought to curry The Trump administration’s States-Colombia ties are in dan- posturing for electoral purposes the America we immigrated to it, passed to my shoulders: I suspended from college. became shorthand for a tough, Perhaps just as outrageous, favour with the Trump adminis- approach towards ger of becoming “re-narcotised,” in check. Invoking the “social- — I admire it beyond measure learned English and gained the Before she is further dis- aggressive stance on these issues Trump also announced that tration by moving, or considering which would undermine efforts ism” boogeyman in Venezuela as for those opportunities. But I cultural fluency that my fami- graced, ask: did she act that reliably rallies and excites he would cut aid to the three moving, their embassies in Israel Venezuela and Cuba in recent years to broaden the a way to attack the Democratic have never been able to make ly now came to depend on to this way because she saw Trump’s hard-core supporters. countries of Central America’s to Jerusalem. Trump’s announce- should be distinguished bilateral agenda. Party for its health care and New myself fall in love with Ameri- answer all the questions that mileage in victimhood? But closing down the border, as so-called “Northern Triangle” — ment is particularly insulting to from issues of nationwide The Trump administration’s Green Deal proposals shows how ca. I have never genuinely felt they had answered for me in Was she a copycat? the president threatened to do re- Guatemala, El Salvador and Hon- El Salvador’s incoming president, concern such as approach towards Venezuela and the hemisphere’s worst crisis at home here. the Soviet Union. @swapan55 cently, would hurt both countries duras — citing their failure to curb Nayib Bukele. On a recent visit immigration, drugs, and Cuba should be distinguished could be used in the presidential Europe, however, has seemed America is responsible for and cause irreparable damage to the continuing mass outflow of to Washington, Bukele unveiled trade. from issues of nationwide con- campaign. not to want me. An attempt last the abrupt end of my child - what is arguably the United States’ migrants headed for the United a much tougher policy on Vene- cern such as immigration, drugs, It would be naïve to call for year to secure European Union hood, for my sudden consign- 03 most crucial relationship. On April States. zuela and pledged to review the and trade. Still, there is little a moratorium on theatrics as citizenship through my wife — ment, at 10 or 11, to an exist - 4, under pressure from Republi- This move has led some to outgoing government’s decision question that domestic politics, November 2020 looms. Playing her mother has roots in Ireland ence filled with constant worry cans in Congress, he backed off speculate that Trump is seek- to break with Taiwan and rec - largely focused on South Florida, on domestic politics with Latin — fell through because some- and fear — something that took that threat, only to issue another ing to deepen the crises in these ognise China — both diplomatic is a key element helping to shape American issues may work for one somewhere failed to fill me a long time to realize, con- one: “We’re going to give them a countries, which could result in wins for the Trump administra- policy. More ideological factors, Trump as he pursues a second out the right paperwork. And sidering that we moved from one-year warning, and if the drugs exploding migration flows and tion. Moreover, there is evidence advanced less by Trump himself term. Still, it is crucial not to com- my fantasies of the citizenship repression to freedom. My don’t stop or largely stop, we’re that could pose a “real” nation- that United States assistance is and more by his national security pletely lose sight of the national that Spain offers to those who family is more settled now, but n the richest country going to put tariffs on Mexico and al security crisis on the United helping reduce migration from adviser, John Bolton, and Marco interest, which means investing have Sephardic Jewish ances- the worry has never left. And Iin the world, when products, particularly cars.” States-Mexico border, thus jus- El Salvador. president — so he has done noth- Rubio, the Florida senator, are wisely in Central America and try had no influence on the 23 so I continue to nurse the illu- you are sick, you should Until now, President Andrés tifying the president’s hard-line On the drug question, too, the ing for us.” The title of an article also relevant. cooperating closely with Mexico. and Me test that found me to sion that this American life has be able to see a doctor. If Manuel López Obrador of Mexico policies and providing a powerful president is posturing to shore that ran in the Colombian weekly The Trump administration’s Trump needs to stick with the be 99.8 per cent Ashkenazi. a nobler, more secure antidote your child needs to go to has done a great deal to accommo- campaign issue. up his political base for the cam- magazine, Semana, was telling: sustained pressure on the Ven- broad coalition on Venezuela, es- Even my home country, Bela- somewhere east of Lisbon. the hospital, you should date Trump, including working It remains to be seen wheth- paign. The Colombian president, “With Friends Like These.” ezuelan dictatorship, carried chew any suggestion of military rus, took away my citizenship Embarrassingly, it has tak- not end up in bankrupt- out an updated NAFTA agreement er Trump even has the author- Ivan Duque, recently met with The Colombian president de- out in concert with hemispheric action there and any reference to when my family left — not that en me 30 years in the States cy. That is not a radical and allowing Central American ity to cut off congressionally Trump and vowed to pursue a serves better treatment. Duque and European allies, has rightly regime change in Cuba. These is- I want to go back to Minsk. — though only a few months idea. It is an issue of basic refugees to remain in Mexico appropriated funding, or if he’ll United States-backed strategy has been the Trump adminis - provided badly needed support sues should command bipartisan Then, this winter, my wife served for those who live in the And if she is lucky, America night, I reread the first 50 pag- since my daughter’s birth — to justice. #MedicareForAll while their asylum claims are be- follow through on these threats. to bring down rising levels of tration’s most steadfast regional for a democratic transition to a support. If not handled well, they and I had a daughter. I knew place where they were born. I es of a book I started writing accept that no greater home @BernieSanders ing adjudicated. The move to close But the announcement under- coca production. But that wasn’t partner in pressuring the regime beleaguered Venezuela. But the could have consequences for the she’d be special because want her to. It’s the thing I’ve will remain sane enough in the fall, and was consumed awaits me in Europe, that my the border will test the limits of standably left the governments enough. Duque was reportedly in neighbouring Venezuela. His United States’ agenda in Vene- United States policy in the region whereas most babies look like missed most sorely in my life, for her childhood to last with shame: There I was at the fantasy of something more 04 López Obrador’s forbearance. On of Guatemala, Honduras and El taken aback when Trump told government is struggling to cope zuela is tightly linked to the ad- for decades to come. Winston Churchill, mine was and surely part of the reason exactly as long as it should. old game once again. Joseph whole has its fulfilment some- where within me rather than March 29, the Mexican foreign Salvador bewildered, having done reporters, “he (Duque) said how with over 1.3 million Venezue- ministration’s pursuit of regime (Michael Shifter is the president of the a copy of Nikita Khrushchev. I married an American wom- I will be ferocious in making Brodsky warned against this: minister, Marcelo Ebrard, said on everything to accommodate the he was going to stop drugs. More lans who have fled to Colombia. change in Cuba, as Bolton has inter-American Dialogue, a Wash- She even liked throwing her an free of the complexes be - sure that it does. “A writer in exile is, by and in a physical place. It’s time to Twitter: “Mexico does not act on United States. drugs are coming out of Colom- As the United States presidential repeatedly made clear. Though ington-based think tank focused on right arm into the air, as if she queathed by my home culture. large,” he writes, a “retroac - grow up in America, alongside the basis of threats. We are a great The Guatemalan and Hondu- bia right now than before he was campaign picks up steam, United in Latin America there is no love Western Hemisphere affairs. ) were about to bang a United But it’s the first division be- tive being” who asks, “Why Agnes. Nations podium with a shoe. tween me and my daughter, not push the good old stuff But how to undo a false Now, however, she seems to and it has made me wonder around a bit more?” But “a free estrangement that, over the CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE be transitioning from Soviet whether we can heal it. man, when he fails, blames years, has come to feel like a verybody is now ac- premier to … Irish lad. It would I want Agnes to know what nobody.” home of its own? I don’t know. Eknowledging that, be startling enough if she were exile is. For all its discom - In other words, without the Even if I succeed, America will right from the time I an- blond — given my side of the fort, firsthand experience of past, you really have to use your never be the homeland for me nounced my run for Pres- How can we forget Chernobyl, Fukushima? family, its dark-complexioned being an outsider is a shorter imagination. But what if yours that it is for Agnes, and I hope ident, I was 100% correct percentile surely as high as route to empathy than even seems to work only there? she will be more forgiving of on the Border. Remember its Ashkenazi provenance. But the most well-meaning imag- What if you can’t connect to her father’s disorientation than the heat I took? Demo- ith reference to Josh- Fukushima is still contaminat- pact of the disaster which has she’s red-haired. And her skin ination. And the rejection I’ve child. Instead, I’ve spent some most of the epochal issues roil- I was of my parents’. crats should now get rid of ua Goldstein’s “Nu- ing the Pacific ocean at an unbe- yet to be stopped, controlled or is as pale as the County Cork experienced has fostered the of my sleepless hours at her ing this country and animating And if she is lucky, America the loopholes. The Border Wclear Power can save lievable level, and this is impact- mitigated in any fashion, will not sky between September and resilience that’s one of my most side looking in my own mirror, so much of its current art? All will remain sane enough for is being fixed. Mexico will the world”, while the premise ing not only the environment, but be fully known for generations. May. valued possessions. wondering why I continue to this time after I came here, is her childhood to last exactly not let people through! and the factors supporting it are the surrounding community, and At a basic starting point, the Without effort, Agnes — So I read to Agnes in Russian: feel so foreign in America and my adopted homeland really as long as it should. I will be @realDonaldTrump quite convincing, the two disas- thousands around the world con- Fukushima disaster must be re- my daughter even carries an fairy tales, Marina Tsvetae - whether I’ve come to depend such a bad match? Or have I ferocious in making sure that ters, Chernobyl and Fukushima, suming products subject to the solved, and the risks associated Irish spinster’s name, or so my va, Vladimir Nabokov, Sergei on that feeling. failed it instead? it does. Disclaimer: (Views expressed by themselves provide as strong contamination. with it must be mitigated substan- mother-in-law reminded me Dovlatov. But you can’t fake Exile has been very good to I barely remember my Sovi- (Boris Fishman is the author, most by columnists are personal and a reason as ever not to consider To simplify the disaster and say tially to warrant an expansion of endlessly when we named her your way to otherness. Besides, me — three books and count- et childhood. I’ve always as - recently, of “Savage Feast: Three need not necessarily reflect our expansion of nuclear power until no one died is overly simplistic nuclear power. — will feel a sense of belong - it’s a little soon to start draw- ing. But somewhere between sumed this was because it was Generations, Two Continents, and a editorial stances) the risks are mitigated. and reckless, as the long term im- Omar Haydar Excavators piling nuclear contamination at a temporary place in Tomioka, Fukushima prefecture. ing in America of the kind re- ing up identity plans for my 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. the other sweet and unremarkable; the Dinner Table”.)
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Mazen Salman Sater, Assistant General Manager of Retail Banking (second from right) greeting the winner
TDT | Manama Mazen Salman Sater, Assis- BD 200,000 will be drawn in tant General Manager of Retail June and December respec- ayed Isa Nabeel Al Wedaei Banking, received Al Wedaei tively. Shas been named as the first at the Bank’s headquarters in “We are happy with this suc- grand prize winner of the 2019 Bahrain Financial Harbor. cessful beginning for Al Waffer. “Al Waffer” edition, by winning The 2019 “Al Waffer” edition KHCB has always been on the the February Grand Prize worth has increased its monthly grand lookout for putting together BD 50,000 in cash with Khaleeji prizes to BD 50,000 in cash. life-changing prizes for Al Commercial Bank (KHCB). Cash prizes for BD 100,000 and Waffer’s clients,” said Sater.
Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido (C) gestures during a demo at El Marques neighborhood in Caracas Venezuela, in the throes of report said. This, analysts say, is AFP | Paris, France political troubles, sanctions a result of the kingdom’s deter- and repeated power blackouts, mination to support oil prices in PEC’s oil output dropped pumped 289,000 fewer bar- line with a production cut deal sharply last month as a rels per day than the previous between OPEC countries and Oresult of steep production month, taking production to non-member Russia that is to cuts in Venezuela and Saudi 732,000 bpd. run until June. Arabia, OPEC said yesterday. This compares to the more These efforts appear to be The Organization of the than a million barrels per day paying off. Oil prices rose at Petroleum Exporting Coun- Venezuela was pumping at the their fastest pace in 14 years tries’ combined oil production start of the year, and its pro - over the first quarter of the year. plunged by 534,000 barrels per duction capacity of nearly two Yesterday, the WTI futures day in March, it said in a report mbpd in 2017. contract, the benchmark for citing secondary sources. Saudi Arabia’s production, US production, stood at $64.42 OPEC does not release its own meanwhile, fell by 324,000 bpd, and its European counterpart, production data. according to OPEC’s sources, the Brent, at $70.95.
LuLu celebrates British summer fest TDT | Manama
uLu Hypermarket’s British From left, Simon Bromyard (OAK Group Projects Director), keynote speaker Norman Sheppard with Mark Gravener LWeek festivities will be in- (BBBF Head of SIGs) and Derrick Rodney (OAK Group COO) during a meeting hosted at Bapco Club in Awali by Bahrain augurated in the hypermarket’s British Business Forum’s (BBBF) Special Interest Group (SIG) for Oil, Gas and Energy sector professionals. Norman outlet in Saar’s Atrium Mall Sheppard presented his views on the current challenges and opportunities in the fossil fuel industry and the emerging by British Ambassador Simon era of renewable energy advancements and climate change. The meeting concluded with a Q&A session Martin on Sunday. Till April 21, shoppers will be able to make the most of the British summer treats from a range of juices and bottled cordials to a wide selection of British cheeses, organic milk, flavoursome yoghurts, choco- lates, biscuits, tea brands and speciality bread, a LuLu state- ment said. The inaugural event will also offer glimpses of quintessen- tial British culture, with music by members of the Royal Ma- rine Band’s Corps of Drums. LuLu Hypermarket will also be decorated in the colours of the Union Jack and with replicas of famous British monuments. The inaugural event will feature music by members of the Royal Marine Band’s Many British products will Corps of Drums be specially flown in to fill the aisles of LuLu, the largest hy- choosing from the classic Brit- We are delighted to showcase permarkets in Bahrain, for this ish dishes offered in both the the best of Britain at this fes- promotion. hot and cold food sections. tival. Besides special promo- In the food section, there The stores will also showcase tions on British products, LuLu will be a special emphasis on beauty and hygiene brands such Hypermarket will turn a tasty fresh British meat, fish, chees- as soaps, detergents and home spotlight on British food and Roteract Bahrain announced Ahli United Bank as the platinum sponsor of it’s annual Against-the-Clock (ATC) event. es, bread and fruit and veg. One cleaning products. cheeses and food and drink The event will raise funds for Omneyat Foundation for Autism to support children with autism and learning disabilities. can easily whip up a traditional “At LuLu Hypermarket, we from the UK Home goods will Above, from left: Jalal Aqelah, President of Roteract Bahrain and Bassam Al Tattan, Senior Relationship Manager, British meal, such as the fish are proud of our long and de- also be showcased,” said Direc- Private Banking, at Ahli United Bank. and chips or Sunday roast, by licious list of British products. tor Juzer Rupawala. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 11 European stocks climb before EU summit AFP | London, United Kingdom Key figures around 1345 GMT London - FTSE 100: at 7,426.92 points urozone stock markets rose yesterday ahead of a Frankfurt - DAX 30: 0.6pc at 11,919.97 Ekey EU summit, with the Paris - CAC 40: 0.4pc at 5,460.20 smart money on Britain winning EURO STOXX 50: 0.4pc at 3,431.54 a Brexit delay which analysts said would be welcomed by eq- New York - Dow: 0.1pc at 26,173.37 uity investors. Pound/dollar: at $1.3075 from $1.3052 on Tuesday But there was some nerv - Euro/pound: at 86.00 pence from 86.29 pence ousness about a possible US-EU trade war after a tariff threat by Euro/dollar: at $1.1245 from $1.1263 Washington. Dollar/yen: P at 111.07 yen from 111.14 yen Meanwhile, the European Tokyo - Nikkei 225: 0.5pc at 21,687.57 (close) Central Bank held key interest rates at historic lows at a regular Hong Kong - Hang Seng: 0.1pc at 30,119.56 (close) policy meeting yesterday. Shanghai - Composite: 0.1pc at 3,241.93 (close) At a news conference, bank Oil - Brent Crude: 24 cents at $70.85 per barrel chief Mario Draghi warned of risks weighing on eurozone Oil - West Texas Inter: 32 cents at $64.30 growth prospects but dismissed fears of a recession. He also said it was too early to take steps to help out banks whose profit meeting which has the poten- pose levies on more than $11 bil- margins have been squeezed by tial to force the UK to choose lion of European imports jolted negative interest rates. between no-deal or no-Brex- investors. The next big item on the mon- it,” said IG analyst Joshua Airbus stock was steady in the etary policy agenda is Wednes- Mahony. European afternoon on the first day’s release of minutes from Traders work ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) “Meanwhile, US trade wars are day under new chief executive the US Federal Reserve’s latest back on the agenda,” he added. Guillaume Faury. meeting. to have dire economic conse- ing day in the markets”, as Oan- Britain is due to crash out of the European and US equities had The stock had dived 1.86pc The London stock market quences. da analyst Craig Erlam put it. European Union at midnight on fallen Tuesday amid a flare-up lower on Tuesday. lagged behind its eurozone The currency shrugged off “Today is the day we have all Friday under a “no-deal” Brex- in trade tensions between Wash- The development stoked con- peers as the pound strength - news that the UK economy grew been waiting for; the reason why it that could trigger economic ington and Brussels. cerns about the White House’s ened, typically eating into profits by just 0.2pc in February from a markets have been so subdued at chaos. hardline protectionist agenda of London-listed multinationals month earlier. the start of the week,” he said. May has embarked on a last- ‘Wrath of Trump’ that has taken aim at its biggest with major earnings in other European leaders will gath- ditch battle to postpone Brexit US President Donald Trump trading partners. currencies. ‘Anything but boring’ er for a summit showdown to from April 12 to June 30 to ar- has threatened to impose tariffs “Friend or foe, the latest head- Sterling benefited from the Analysts have dubbed the decide how long a Brexit delay range an orderly departure -- but on billions in European imports line suggests no country is ex- view that a Brexit delay would combination of the EU summit, to grant British Prime Minister European leaders are expected in retaliation over subsidies to empt from the wrath of Pres- reduce the chances of a “hard” the ECB decision and the Fed Theresa May -- and under what to offer her a longer delay of up aviation giant Airbus. ident Trump’s trade agenda,” British exit from the European minutes “Super Wednesday”, conditions. to a year. The warning from Trump’s warned Stephen Innes at SPI Union which would be expected making for “anything but a bor- Without a postponement, “All eyes are on the EU27 administration that it would im- Asset Management.
Energy costs bump US IMF warns rising debt makes consumer inflation higher Washington, United States It was the biggest increase in more than a year and came in a economy more vulnerable jump in US gasoline and notch higher than economists A electricity costs drove had been expecting after ener- consumer prices higher in gy prices jumped 3.5pc in the The IMF’s semi- March but underlying trends month, as did costs for food. • still pointed to tame inflation But excluding these vola- annual Global Financial pressures, according to gov- tile categories, the “core” CPI Stability Report found ernment data released yester- measure was held down by vulnerabilities are day. falling prices for clothing, used on the rise across The fresh sign that inflation autos and airfares, rising just remains subdued -- despite 0.1pc, the same as the increase advanced and emerging steady job creation and falling for February. market economies unemployment -- will likely Compared to March of last comfort Federal Reserve poli- year, the index rose to 1.9pc, AFP | Washington, United States cymakers who have made clear the highest level in four they will be patient before con- months, also due to a sudden ising corporate and govern- sidering raising interest rates jolt from food prices which Rment debt levels and the again. The consumer price in- jumped 2.1pc, the biggest in- sharp increase in more risky dex, a broad measure of chang- crease in three years. lending could leave the global es in costs for household goods But core CPI for the latest economy vulnerable to another and services, rose 0.4 per cent 12 months, fell to 2.0pc, down severe downturn, the Interna- compared to February, accord- from 2.1pc in February, for the tional Monetary Fund warned ing to the Labor Department’s smallest gain in 13 months and yesterday. monthly report. the second decline in a row. While the concerns “aren’t all setting off alarm bells just yet,” governments will face chal - lenges in balancing the need to tighten up oversight of the ECB’s Draghi warns of ‘risks’ financial sector, at a time when International Monetary Fund Financial Economic Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Frankfurt am Main, Germany the global economy is slowing, Department Tobias Adrian said Tobias Adrian, head of the uropean Central Bank Monetary and Capital Markets bonds -- ranked BBB -- have ic slowdown, if central banks Echief Mario Draghi yester- Department. quadrupled since the last report like the Federal Reserve decide day warned of risks weighing The IMF’s semi-annual Global in October, while the amount to start raising rates again, or on growth in the eurozone, Financial Stability Report found In the United States, of more risky debt, known as if there is a renewed flare up describing current economic vulnerabilities are on the rise the ratio of corporate “speculative grade,” has dou- of trade tensions or a no-deal indicators as “weak”. across advanced and emerging debt to GDP is at bled, according to the IMF re- Brexit which could push the “The risks surrounding the market economies, and they will record-high levels. port. British economy into recession euro area growth outlook re- need “the right mix of policies In several European And in China, “authorities and further slow growth in Eu- main tilted to the downside, (to) sustain growth while keep- face a difficult trade-off be - rope, the report said. on account of the persistence ing vulnerabilities in check,” countries, banks tween supporting near-term The IMF urged countries to of uncertainties related to ge- are overloaded with he said. growth, countering adverse take proactive steps, including opolitical factors, the threat of European Central Bank President “In the United States, the ra- government bonds external shocks, and contain- limiting the amount of risky protectionism and vulnerabili- Mario Draghi tio of corporate debt to GDP is TOBIAS ADRIAN ing leverage through regula- credit, boosting bank reserves ties in emerging markets,” said at record-high levels. In several tory tightening,” the report and lowering government debt Draghi in Frankfurt. is currently little risk of re - HEAD OF THE MONETARY AND CAPITAL European countries, banks are MARKETS DEPARTMENT said. in the euro area, while China However, the ECB chief ech- cession. overloaded with government Investors could get spooked should continue to crack down oed the International Mone- “The estimated probabili- bonds,” Adrian said. quickly if there is a sharp - on “shadow banking” by non- tary Fund (IMF) forecast for ty of recession remains low,” The stock of lower-rated er-than-expected econom- bank lenders. the eurozone by saying there added the Italian banking boss. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 12 US urges IMF reforms, rejects Dubai nears 5-month high • Saudi Basic funding increase Industries drops after going ex-dividend Washington, United States Nine of 10 Saudi he International Monetary banks• gain TFund, like governments around the world, has to learn to do more with less and needs • National Agriculture to be more effective, US Treas- Marketing up on ury Secretary Steven Mnuchin capital increase plan said yesterday. Key among the needed re- Steven Mnuchin Reuters forms is a focus on conditions al economy, which is slowing for financial aid, and evalu- down. ation of countries’ ability to Mnuchin said the fund must ubai’s stock market rose manage debt, Mnuchin said “continue to evolve to respond for the tenth straight in his statement to the IMF’s to the challenges ahead” and Dsession yesterday, lifted steering committee. improve its effectiveness. by its financial shares, while The calls for “debt trans- He stressed the need for Abu Dhabi was pulled lower by parency” have been increas- strengthened surveillance of its top lender First Abu Dhabi ing in volume in the run up to member countries, including Bank. this week’s spring meetings tighter conditions for lending, The Dubai index gained 0.2 of the IMF and World Bank, “to assure its members that it per cent, hovering around five- Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock exchange amid concern that a surge in is delivering effectively on its month high, with Emaar Prop- lending by China to developing core mission.” erties adding 1.2pc and Mashreq Closing Bell ing Company jumped 6.8pc. Its ate was considering combining nations could sow the seeds of He cited the case of Argen- Bank jumping 5.3pc. board proposed a rights issue them. On Monday, Qatar filed SAUDI 0.3 pc » 9,077 pts financial strife. tina -- which has an IMF aid This month, the latter’s re- to raise 150 million riyals ($40 lawsuits against three banks in- “Debt owed to emerging program worth about $56 bil- tail banking head said it would ABU DHABI 0.4 pc » 5,058 pts million). cluding First Abu Dhabi Bank, creditors is at a critical junc- lion -- and said the require- close 12 of its branches by June DUBAI 0.2 pc » 2,808 pts On Wednesday, the company accusing the trio of overseas ture, with debt levels rising ments “addressing weaknesses as it shifts some of its business QATAR 0.2 pc » 10,236 pts was fined 20,000 riyals by the currency manipulation which among both low income/ in monetary and fiscal policies online. Capital Markets Authority for a caused billions of dollars of emerging and advanced econ- helped to stabilize financial Emirates NBD said it would EGYPT 0.1 pc » 15,107 pts regulatory rule violation. damage to Qatar’s economy. omies,” Mnuchin said in the markets, putting the economy sell 127.5 million shares in Net- BAHRAIN 0.1 pc » 1,443 pts But market heavyweight Qatar’s blue-chip index prepared statement. on track to return to growth.” work International for a total OMAN 0.3 pc » 3,984 pts Saudi Basic Industries dropped edged up 0.2pc, lifted by a 1.9pc “Increasingly, opaque or un- Lending should “address of 554.5 million pounds ($725.2 1.4pc as it traded ex-dividend. gain in its largest sharia-com- sustainable lending practices parsimony and criticality of million) through a secondary KUWAIT 0.2 pc » 6,117 pts The Abu Dhabi index fell pliant lender Qatar Islamic weaken investor confidence, conditions,” he said. listing of the shares on the Lon- 0.4pc, led by 1.1pc fall in First Bank. erode governance and ac - And Mnuchin said the IMF don Stock Exchange. creased 0.3pc, with most of its Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and 1.6pc The Egyptian index moved countability and create a drag currently has enough resourc- The bank continues to hold banking shares gaining. Riyad slide in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. 0.1pc higher, partly on back of on economic growth.” es to fulfill its mission, so does a 25.5pc stake in the payments Bank was up 2.2pc and Al Jazira Last week, the banks denied its blue-chip stock Talaat Mo- The IMF has cited high debt not need increased contribu- processor. The stock was flat. Bank increased 1.3pc. they were in merger talks after stafa Group Holding. The real- levels as a key risk to the glob- tions from members. Saudi Arabia’s index in - National Agriculture Market- a news report said the emir - tor was up 1.2pc. May says wants Britan to leave EU soon get her EU divorce deal through parliament, but her fellow lead- Long Brexit delay not ‘decided’ ers are expected to offer her a Brussels, Belgium I want us to be able longer delay, of up to a year. “I want us to be able to leave to leave the European KNOW WHAT Union in a smooth the European Union in a smooth rench President Emmanuel and orderly way as soon as pos- FMacron warned yesterday and orderly way as sible,” the prime minister said as as he arrived at Brexit crisis soon as possible. she arrived for talks in Brussels. Britain has already talks in Brussels that EU leaders I’ve asked for an She added: “I’ve asked for an reluctantly began have yet to agree on how long to extension to June 30 extension to June 30 but what is delay Britain’s departure. important is that any extension preparations for the “For me, nothing is decid - but what is important polls, setting the date is that any extension enables us to leave at the point at ed, nothing, and in particular, which we ratify the withdrawal for May 23, although since I hear rumours, not a long Emmanuel Macron enables us to leave at agreement.” officials insist they extension,” he said, as leaders guarantees that the delay would the point at which we Under intense pressure from could still cancel it at met to consider Prime Minis- serve a purpose and that Lon- ratify the withdrawal Brexit supporters at home, May the last minute. ter Theresa May’s request for a don’s crisis will not disrupt EU agreement said she still hoped to leave the postponement. business. EU on May 22, the last day before May has asked for Brexit to “For me, nothing is given,” he PRIME MINISTER THERESA MAY Britain must hold European Par- slowly. be delayed from Friday to June said. “We need to understand liament elections. “One possibility would be a 30, to allow her more time to why this demand is being made, But in Berlin earlier, Chan- flexible extension, which would ratify Britain’s orderly divorce, what is the political plan behind Merkel says backs cellor Angela Merkel said the last only as long as necessary and other EU leaders arriving it and what proposals are clear. • EU leaders might back a delay and no longer than one year,” in Brussels suggested she could For my part, I’ll hold to that. longer Brexit delay “longer than the British prime Tusk said. have even longer. “I’m looking forward very than London seeking minister has requested”. According to a draft copy of But Macron has been keen much to hearing Theresa May,” She said it should be “as short the summit conclusions that EU to project a tougher stance, in- he said. “The time for decisions Macron says as possible” but said she be - leaders were to negotiate later sisting May must provide more is now.” long• Brexit delay lieved British politicians should in the day, they were to agree be given “a reasonable amount to an extension to allow May ers to delay Brexit for “much keen to see the disruptive Brexit not a given of time” to reach an agreement. time to ratify the withdrawal more time” than May asked, on drama drag on much longer. “It should be long enough to agreement. condition that it holds European EU members want to ensure AFP | Brussels, Belgium create a certain calm so we don’t elections. that a semi-detached Britain have to meet every two weeks EU elections in doubt “That is why we can agree -- I does not seek leverage in Brexit rime Minister Theresa May to deal with the same subject,” “Such an extension should last speak for myself -- the prolon- talks by intervening in choosing Pinsisted yesterday she wants Merkel told the German par- only as long as necessary and, in gation,” he said as he arrived in the next head of the European Britain to leave the EU as soon as liament. any event, no longer than [XX. Brussels. Commission or the next mul- possible even as she prepared to EU Council President Donald XX.XXXX],” the draft reads. The Britain has already reluctantly ti-year EU budget. agree a potentially long delay to Tusk has also suggested there other 27 EU leaders will thrash began preparations for the polls, May will make her case to her Brexit at an emergency summit is “little reason to believe” the out what date to fill in the blanks setting the date for May 23, al- colleagues before leaving them in Brussels. British parliament can ratify the on Wednesday. though officials insist they could to discuss the length of the Brex- Without a postponement, deal by June 30. “If the withdrawal agreement still cancel it at the last minute. it delay -- and any conditions Theresa Britain is due to end its 46-year MPs have rejected the plan is ratified by both parties before The draft conclusions say that -- without her. May membership of the European three times, and May has already this date, the withdrawal will if Britain fails to take part, it will Britain was originally due to Union at midnight on Friday been forced to delay Brexit once, take place on the first day of the leave the bloc on June 1. leave the EU on March 29. But with no deal, risking economic from March 29 to April 12. She following month,” the draft, seen If an extension is agreed, Brus- Brussels agreed an extension af- chaos. reluctantly opened talks last by AFP says. sels will portray it as a conces- ter the British parliament reject- May had wanted to be given week with the opposition La- Czech Prime Minister Andrej sion to Britain, with some mem- ed the withdrawal agreement until June 30 to try once again to bour party, but those are moving Babis said he expected EU lead- bers -- particularly France -- not negotiated with May. 13 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
OASIS JUFFAIR DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SAAR 11-PET SEMATARY (18+) (HORROR/THRILLER) 1-HELL BOY (18+) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) JASON CLARKE, AMY SEIMETZ, JETE LAURENCE 1-HELL BOY (18+) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) NEW NEW DAILY AT: 8.45 + 11.00 PM DAVID HARBOUR, MILLA JOVOVICH, AND IAN MCSHANE DAVID HARBOUR, MILLA JOVOVICH, AND IAN DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + (11.00 PM MCSHANE 12- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON DAILY AT (VIP): 3.00 + 8.15 PM 2-DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/ DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM DRAMA) NEW 2-DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/ MEL GIBSON, JENNIFER CARPENTER, VINCE VAUGHN DRAMA) NEW 13- US (15+) (HORROR/THRILLER) LUPITA NYONG’O, ELISABETH MOSS, ANNA DIOP DAILY AT: 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) MEL GIBSON, JENNIFER CARPENTER, VINCE VAUGHN DAILY AT: 1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 2.45 + 7.00 + 11.15 PM 3- MADHURA RAJA (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW MAMMOOTTY, JAI, ANUSREE, SALIM KUMAR, RAMESH 14- WONDER PARK (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/ PISHARODY 3-LITTLE (PG-15) (COMEDY) NEW COMEDY) FROM FRIDAY 12TH REGINA HALL, ISSA RAE, MARSAI MARTIN BRIANNA DENSKI, JENNIER GARNER, KEN HUDSON DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.30 + 11.30 PM CAMPBELL DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 PM FRI) DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.00 + 9.15 PM 4-AFTER (15+) (ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW 4-SHAZAM! 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JACKSON ADVENTURE) NEW JOSEPHINE LANGFORD, HERO FIENNES TIFFIN, KHADIJHA MEL GIBSON, JENNIFER CARPENTER, VINCE VAUGHN DAILY AT: 1.15 + 4.30 + 7.45 + 11.00 PM DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM RED THUNDER NIKOLAY DROZDOV, STANISLAV DUZHNIKOV, ARMEN DAILY AT: 2.15 + 7.00 + 11.45 PM DZHIGARKHANYAN DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM 12- US (15+) (HORROR/THRILLER) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 PM 3-LITTLE (PG-15) (COMEDY) NEW CITYCENTRE LUPITA NYONG’O, ELISABETH MOSS, ANNA DIOP 5-MASHA AND THE BEAR THE NEW ADVENTURES (G) REGINA HALL, ISSA RAE, MARSAI MARTIN DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) NEW 6- MADHURA RAJA (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW 1-HELL BOY (18+) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) NEW MAMMOOTTY, JAI, ANUSREE, SALIM KUMAR, RAMESH DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 1.45 + 3.30 + 5.15 + 7.00 PM PISHARODY DAVID HARBOUR, MILLA JOVOVICH, AND IAN MCSHANE 13- ESCAPE ROOM (PG-15) (THRILLER) FROM FRIDAY 12TH 4-AFTER (15+) (ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW DAILY AT (IMAX 2D): 12.00 + 5.15 + 10.30 PM TAYLOR RUSSELL, LOGAN MILLER, DEBORAH ANN WOLL 6-CAPTIVE STATE (PG-15) (THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) NEW DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN JOSEPHINE LANGFORD, HERO FIENNES TIFFIN, KHADIJHA DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 PM + JOHN GOODMAN, ASHTON SANDERS, JONATHAN MAJORS RED THUNDER MN + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) 12.00 MN DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM DAILY AT (VIP I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 7- LUCIFER (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM 11.00 PM 14- WONDER PARK (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/ 7-THE WIND (15+) (HORROR/THRILLER) NEW MOHANLAL, MANJU WARRIER, VIVEK OBEROI, TOVINO COMEDY) THOMAS 5-CAPTIVE STATE (PG-15) (THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) NEW CAITLIN GERARD, JULIA GOLDANI TELLES, MILES ANDER- 2-DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/ BRIANNA DENSKI, JENNIER GARNER, KEN HUDSON DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM JOHN GOODMAN, ASHTON SANDERS, JONATHAN MAJORS DRAMA) NEW SON CAMPBELL DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 PM + 12.00 MN MEL GIBSON, JENNIFER CARPENTER, VINCE VAUGHN DAILY AT: 1.30 + 5.30 + 9.30 PM 10.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN + (1.00 DAILY AT (ARABIC DUBBED): 2.30 + 6.45 + 11.00 PM 6- MADHURA RAJA (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW AM THURS/FRI) 8- MADHURA RAJA (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW MAMMOOTTY, JAI, ANUSREE, SALIM KUMAR, RAMESH 15-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) PISHARODY 3-LITTLE (PG-15) (COMEDY) NEW MAMMOOTTY, JAI, ANUSREE, SALIM KUMAR, RAMESH KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN PISHARODY FROM FRIDAY 12TH REGINA HALL, ISSA RAE, MARSAI MARTIN DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 3.45 + 8.30 PM FROM FRIDAY 12TH DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 +7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT: (12.30 MN FRI) 16- COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) 7-SHAZAM! (PG-15) (ACTION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE) ZACHARY LEVI, MARK STRONG (II), ASHER ANGEL 4-AFTER (15+) (ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN 9-SHAZAM! (PG-15) (ACTION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE) ZACHARY LEVI, MARK STRONG (II), ASHER ANGEL DAILY AT: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM JOSEPHINE LANGFORD, HERO FIENNES TIFFIN, KHADIJHA DAILY AT: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM RED THUNDER DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN DAILY AT: 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM 17- GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) THURS/FRI) 8-DUMBO (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/FAMILY) COLIN FARRELL, MICHAEL KEATON, DANNY DEVITO JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON 10-DUMBO (PG) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA/FAMILY) 5-MASHA AND THE BEAR THE NEW ADVENTURES (G) DAILY AT: 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) NEW COLIN FARRELL, MICHAEL KEATON, DANNY DEVITO
MOVIE REVIEW Roma: Cuaron’s Black and white masterpiece CHANGE OF NAME
lfonso Cuarón has delved a maid for a middle-class a great deal to Fellini’s pri- “I, MANPREET SINGH s/o SEWA SINGH holding Indian Passport No. H Ainto numerous genres in family with four children. or work, but also to that of 5485635 dated 16.10.2009 issued at JALANDHAR having permanent resi- his lengthy career, but Roma Throughout the film, she fac- French director Jean_Luc dence at (full address in India) VILL- CHOHKA, P.O GARHDIWALA, TEH- is the first time he seems to es all the challenges a young Godard who was very fond DASUYA, DIST- HOSHIARPUR. Presently residing at (full address in Bahrain) be actively trying to evoke the woman often does while of long tracking shots, a tech- Building. 914, Road. 31, Block. 623, Kingdom of Bahrain will henceforth work of late great cinematic holding down a live-in job. nique this film employs in be known as (given name) MANPREET (Surname) SINGH. artists. She experiences love, betray- abundance. Both directors Objection (s), if any, may be forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O. Box Shot entirely in black-and- al, pregnancy, joy, sorrow, were unconcerned with nar- 26106, Adiliya, “Kingdom of Bahrain.” white, Roma takes its title conflict, and myriad other rative cohesion, wanting to from a district in Mexico capital and most of it is based emotions. The film, set in the express life in often chaotic City where the main char- on the life experiences of its early years of the 1970s, even terms. acter lives, not Fellini’s 1972 director. It’s also true that places its young protagonist Roma has a lot going for “I, SURESH RAGHAVAN s/o I, BINA D/O INDU KUMAR film Roma. That film is best Cuarón, born in 1961, grew into a hostile revolution, giv- it, though its high minded RAGHAVAN holding Indian Passport PURSHOTTAM DAS BHATIA described as “A fluid, un- up watching the films of di- ing the film added turmoil. approach to filmmaking is No. H 6397139 dated 05.10.2009 holding Indian Passport No. connected and sometimes rectors like Fellini, Jean-Luc A beautiful glimpse into a sometimes inaccessible. For issued at BAHRAIN having perma- H2331417 dated 26.03.2009 chaotic procession of scenes Godard, and other leaders of middle-class malaise in 1970s fans of the cinematic arts, it is nent residence at (full address in issued in The Kingdom of Bah- detailing the various people the French New Wave and Mexico, Cuarón shows an af- easy to see the film as a testa- India) RAGHAVA-NIWAS, UMBER- rain, having permanent resi - and events of life in Italy’s the Italian Neorealism cin- finity for the simplicity of life ment to the legendary works NADU, KALLUMALA P.O, MAVELI- dence at 303 SWING APTS MAL- capital, most of it based on di- ematic movements. These then and the complexity that of non-English directors of KARA, ALLEPPEY DIST, KERALA. AD MARVE ROAD MALAD WEST rector Federico Fellini’s life.” facts are bolstered by the often creates waves. Roma the past. However, that high Presently residing at (full address 400064, MUMBAI presently re- This description from IMDB connectivity the film por- is a visually stunning work brow approach makes the in Bahrain) Building. 914, Road. siding at FLAT 34, BUILDING 1247, is almost fitting for Cuarón’s trays to those film works. and the narrative is involving film feel esoteric and discon- 31, Block. 623, Kingdom of Bah- ROAD 3931, UMM AL HASSAM film. So, you can be forgiven The major difference be- thanks largely to Aparicio’s nected. The audience will rain will henceforth be known as 339, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN will if you had though the films tween Fellini’s Roma and charming performance. feel for the struggle Cleo goes (given name) SURESH (Surname) henceforth be known as BINA were set in the same place. Cuarón’s is that in this film, The film moves a bit too through, but only in bits and RAGHAVAN. BHATIA. Cuarón’s version is similar. the action centres around a slowly at times, which is per- pieces as much of the film Objection (s), if any, may be for- Objection(s), if any, may be It is a sometimes chaotic pro- single individual, not a dis- fectly understandable given around it doesn’t feel as co- warded to Embassy of India, P.O. forwarded to Embassy of India, cession of scenes detailing parate group of citizens. Cleo the subject matter and the hesive or significant to her Box 26106, Adiliya, Kingdom of P.O Box 26106, Seef, Kingdom of the events of life in Mexico’s (Yalitza Aparicio) works as inspiration. The film owes experience. Bahrain.” Bahrain. 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
Jennifer Scarlett Lopez Johansson
Jennifer Milla Jovovich said yes to Scarlett Johansson Lopez doesn’t seeks police ‘Hellboy’ for this reason following believe Alex paparazzi scare Los Angeles Rodriguez of several collections. Los Angeles cheated on “The illustrations are phe- ctress Milla Jovovich says nomenal,” she said. eel life Marvel su- her she fell in love with the per hero Scarlett Los Angeles Acomplicated nature of RJohansson had her role of Nimue in “Hellboy”. to take refuge at police “What got me right away station following a dan- ennifer Lopez is was that I thought she was gerous paparazzi chase standing by her man. right-on with what she on Monday. J The superstar stands for -- and she was The incident took sat down Wednesday with immediately challenged place after ‘The “The Breakfast and betrayed. Her points Avengers: Endgame’ star Club” at New are valid, but she’s defeated. featured on Jimmy Kim- York radio So I was fascinated and I want- mel Live! along with three of station Power ed to know where her story her famous co-stars, Robert 105.1 to pro- was going,” Jovovich said in a Downey Jr, Paul Rudd and Chris mote her new statement. Hemsworth. music. “It was totally fascinating. Following the shoot, the actor Of course, talk Alex Rodriguez I loved all the characters, headed out in a car with two peo- turned to her en- especially mine, Nimue, ple. According to USA Today, an gagement with the blood Queen. She is a LAPD spokesperson confirmed baseball great Alex Rodriguez. very complicated woman the actress alleged that paparazzi Host Charlamagne tha God not- which I loved. She is try- were following her “in a dangerous ed that shortly after the pair got ing to bring two worlds fashion” on her way back from the engaged last month, they had a “hat- together really hoping American talk show. er” in former baseball player Jose that they could live in Johansson stopped at the Holly- Canseco. peace. Trying to make wood station to alert police of the inci- Canseco tweeted three days af- that happen.” dent but did not file a police report, the ter the engagement was announced: As part of her report mentioned. “Watching World of Dance watching preparation for With the much anticipated Marvel J.Lo text Alex Rodriguez little does she her role, Jovovich film just around the corner, the actor has know that he is cheating on her with my went out and been making the press rounds pro- ex-wife Jessica poor girl she has no idea bought hard- moting the film in which she will who he really is.” bound editions reprise her role as Black Widow.
When Taylor Emilia Clarke Swift sent gifts compares ‘Game Camila Cabello to star in to an ailing fan in of Thrones’ season hospital 8 with ‘Meet the new ‘Cinderella’ movie Los Angeles Los Angeles Parents’ The best-known “Cinderel- la” movies have been Disney’s merican singer and Los Angeles inger Camila Cabello is set animated drama, released in songwriter Tay- to star in writer-director Kay 1950, and two live-action Alor Swift just made ctor Emilia Clarke SCannons new version of “Cin- remakes: 1997’s version a fan’s day when she sent says she consid- derella”. starring Brandy and a beautiful bouquet along Aers the upcom- Cabello will be involved in the Whitney Houston, and with a handwritten note to ing eighth and final music for the project, which grew the 2015 film with Lily one of her fans. season of her hit out of an original idea from ac - James. Lindsay Sizemore who is HBO series “Game tor James Corden. The film will Cuban native Ca- recovering from a “bad car of Thrones” a bit be produced by Corden and Leo bello, who was part of accident” injury that left her like “Meet the Pearlman through their Fulwell73 Fifth Harmony before with a neck brace and arm Parents”. banner, reports variety.com. going solo, hit superstar and leg casts was on cloud The 2000 ro- The new “Cinderella” will be status last year with her nine when she received a mantic comedy, a music-oriented version of the single “Havana” and her small gesture from the sing- featuring Ben Still- traditional tale of the orphaned debut album “Camilla”, er, E-News reported. er, Robert De Niro girl with an evil stepmother. Sony which debuted at No. 1 on Lindsay tweeted photos and Teri Polo, is about Pictures is putting the project on 110 different iTunes charts of the gifts from the 29-year- a man meeting the par- the fast track for production. around the world. old star and wrote, “I finally ents of his girlfriend for the stopped crying long enough first time. to post that Taylor Swift just In the upcoming eighth sent me flowers and hand- season, Clark’s Daener- Emma written note... I’m still in ys Targaryen arrives at Corrin to play Lady complete utter shock. @tay- Winterfell, the home lorswift13 @taylornation13 of her new lover, Jon Diana in ‘The Crown’ thank you so much. I love Snow (Kit Haring- an icon, you endlessly, you have NO ton), where she is set Los Angeles and her effect IDEA how much this meant to meet his sisters, on the world re- to me. see u on tour bb” Arya (Maisie Wil- ewcom- mains profound About the surprise gifts liams) and Sansa er Emma and inspiring. To be Swift sent over, the fan told (Sophie Turner), NCorrin given the chance to E! News “it was the sweet- and his brother has bagged the explore her through est thing ever.” Bran (Isaac Hemp- role of Lady Di - Peter Morgan’s stead-Wright). ana Spencer in the show “The writing is the most exceptional Crown”. opportunity, and I will strive Honoured to be a part of the Netflix to do her justice.” show, Corrin said in a statement: “Be- Creator Peter Morgan Camila yond excited and honoured to be joining described Corrin as a Cabello ‘The Crown’ for its fourth season. I have “brilliant talent” been glued to the show since the first who “imme- episode and to think I’m now joining diately this incredibly talented acting family cap- is just surreal.” Corrin considers Lady Diana her “icon” and she hopes to do “jus- tice” to the role. tivated” the “Princess Di- casting director. For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 ana was Emilia Clarke 15 THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 sports
Diploma chapter concludes Son shines for Spurs TDT | Manama he second chapter of Tthe Sports Manage - Son Heung-Min’s solo effort secures win for Spurs after Hugo Lloris saves Man City penalty ment Diploma, organized by the Olympic Academy of the Bahrain Olympic Com- about subduing Tottenham and mittee in cooperation with Tottenham joy at their boisterous crowd, his side the International Olympic • were handed a golden opportu- Committee’s Olympic Soli- City win overshadowed nity in the 12th minute. darity, came to a close yes- by Kane injury Raheem Sterling cut in from terday at K Hotel in Juffair. the left and left three Tottenham The first chapter dis - AFP | London defenders in his wake before cussed financial manage- unleashing a shot that struck ment and focused on good Danny Rose’s raised arm as the financial management ottenham ignored Harry Tottenham left-back slid in to methods, financial plan- Kane’s latest injury woes block. ning, budget preparation, Tas Son Heung-Min sealed There were no penalty ap - accounting processes, eval- a priceless 1-0 win over Man- peals from City, but after con- uation and reporting. chester City after Hugo Lloris sulting VAR, Dutch referee Bjorn The second chapter fo- saved Sergio Aguero’s penalty in Kuipers awarded the spot-kick. cused on initiating a series a dramatic Champions League However, Lloris plunged to of workshops and applica- quarter-final first leg on Tues- his left to keep out Aguero’s pen- tions with a special pres- day. alty with a superb save. entation on the first chap- Mauricio Pochettino’s side ter in regards to sports and earned a slender advantage Son rises Olympic institutions man- thanks to Son’s clinical strike Kane was embroiled in a phys- agement. late in the second half at the Son Heung-min of Tottenham scores the only goal against Manchester City ical battle with City defence’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. but his attempt to fight fire with Son scored the first goal in Manchester on April 17. and Guardiola made four chang- fire proved his downfall in the Tottenham’s posh new abode Having won the League Cup, es from the team that laboured 55th minute. BOC General against Crystal Palace last week reached the FA Cup final and BETTER to a 1-0 win over Brighton in the Crunching into a late chal - and now the South Korea for- kept the destiny of the Premier FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. lenge on Delph on the touchline, Assembly set ward has bagged their maiden League title in their own hands, Fernandinho was selected in- Kane appeared to twist his ankle European strike in the arena. this was City’s next hurdle in KNOW stead of Kevin De Bruyne, the before immediately signalling he TDT | Manama While Son soaked up the the race for an unprecedented defensive-minded Brazilian lin- would have to come off. plaudits, much-maligned keep- quadruple. ing up in midfield in a move that The sight of the England cap- he ordinary general as- er Lloris also enjoyed a sweet But City boss Pep Guardiola showed Guardiola was willing to tain limping badly down the Tsembly of the Bahrain moment of redemption in a trou- is adamant it is “almost impos- Manchester City faced sacrifice a little of his attacking tunnel could have been fatal for Olympic Committee is all bled campaign when he kept out sible” to achieve a clean-sweep first defeat since a philosophy in deference to Tot- Tottenham. set to take place today at Aguero’s first-half spot-kick. of all four major trophies. tenham’s quality. Kane, who has scored 24 times Swiss-Belhotel in Seef area. Tottenham’s victory was an He might be right on the ev- January 29 setback at Tottenham have been riding for Tottenham this season, is no During today’s meeting, unexpected twist to an en - idence of a City display that Newcastle a wave of excitement in their stranger to ankle problems. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad thralling encounter, especially lacked the cutting edge and in- new £1 billion, 62,062-capacity Yet Tottenham thrived in his Al Khalifa will be officially after Kane injured his left ankle tensity required to keep Totten- improve on this tired effort to stadium, while City wilted in absence for seven matches with elected unopposed presi- in a tackle on Fabian Delph early ham at bay. stop Tottenham reaching their the red-hot atmosphere at An- left ankle ligament damage ear- dent of the committee for a in the second half. City’s first defeat since a Jan- first European semi-final since field in the Champions League lier this season. fresh four-year stint. Shaikh But City had only themselves uary 29 setback at Newcastle 1984. quarter-finals against Liverpool And once again they rose to Khalid was the sole candi- to blame for failing to earn an is not fatal to their European This was City’s 52nd compet- last season. the challenge to snatch the lead date for the BOC presidency advantage for the second leg in ambitions, but they will have to itive match of a draining season If Guardiola was concerned in the 78th minute. campaign, replacing former president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Bahrain Martial Arts Young Blasters edge Rising stars Association member Fais- Sheraton rally past Wyndham Garden al Kanoo has also won the only available seat in the TDT | Manama 14 runs. Match 4: Intercontinen - BOC board of directors after Man of the Match: Ajay tal Regency (63/3 in 6 overs) the withdrawal of opposing heraton defeated Wyn - In other matches defeated Art Rotana Am - candidates – Bahrain Swim- Sdham Garden by 14 runs Match 2: Downtown Rotana waj (46/3 in 6 overs) by 17 ming Association president in the Eighth Inter Hotel (52/5 in 6 overs) defeated Royal runs. Mohammed Mejbel and Charity Cricket Tournament Phoenicia(50 for all out in 6 Man of the Match: M. Naeem Bahrain Triathlon Associ- match held on Tuesday. Ajay overs) by 2 runs. Match 5: Diplomat Radis- ation general secretary Mai was declared man of the Man of the Match: Kassim son Blu (98/2 in 6 overs) de - Al Haji. match.. Match 3: The Domain Ho - feated Majestic Arjaan by Ro- Score: Sheraton(53/5 in 6 tel(67/4 in 6 overs) defeated tana (36/6 in 4.5 overs) by 62 Antony - COLTS Sheraz - Spartans overs) defeated Wyndham Gar- Wyndham Grand(52/3 in 6 runs. den(39 for all out in 5 overs) by overs) by 15 runs. Man of the Match: Saurav TDT | Manama Infonas 137/6 in 20 overs Shaikh Salman AFC (Musaib 41, Reji 4/13) beat win reflects continued oung Blasters beat Rising Tornado Riders 87/10 (Vijeesh Ystars in a super over in the 21, Rashid 3/14) by 50 runs success: Shaikh Isa CBA Division D T-20 Knockout Colts 151/2 in 19.4 overs (An- Klopp pleased with Henderson’s contribution Tournament. tony 75, Disbin 47, Waqar 2/22) TDT | Manama Batting first, Blasters scored beat Brave Warriors 150/10 Reuters | London 106 runs at the end of 20 overs, (Waqas 55, Diljo 4/20) by 8 haikh Isa bin Rashid with Rishabh (32) becoming wickets SAl Khalifa, Second iverpool manager Juergen the top scorer as Alan took Spartans 179/9 in 20 overs Vice chairman of the Su - LKlopp hailed the perfor- three wickets for Rising stars. (Sheraz 73, Farhan 26, Jabbar preme Council for Youth mance of his skipper Jordan Chasing the target Rising 2/15) beat ETS 117/10 (Hamza and Sports, and Honorary Henderson in Tuesday’s 2-0 tied the score with Blasters. 28) by 62 runs President of the Bahrain Champions League win over Vinoy (45) became the top Alpha Fire Bahrain 162/6 in Olympic Committee, has Porto, with the England mid- scorer for Rising stars while 20 overs (Amila 48, Thilina 34, congratulated the leader- fielder delivering another im- Rishabh took three wickets Ashwani 2/24) beat Indian Su- ship on Shaikh Salman bin pressive display in a more ad- for Blasters. per Kings 120/10 (Ashwani 53, Ibrahim Al Khalifa’s recent vanced role. In super over Rising stars Ajay 35, Lalit 3/20) by 42 runs re-election as AFC president Henderson recently said he could score only three runs on CBA Division D 25 overs and vice-president of FIFA. had been badgering Klopp to Rishabh’s balls while Blasters league In an official statement, allow him more freedom to Juergen Klopp and Jordan Henderson celebrate at the end of the match reached the target in 3 balls to Suha Travels 164/10 (Zohaib Shaikh Isa said Shaikh Sal- break into the final third and, win the match. 59, Waseem 4/24) beat Fateh man’s victory reflects his after scoring as a second-half He obviously likes the position. vidual performances,” he said. Other Match Results Curtain 160/10 (Nomi 51, Zo- distinguished efforts and substitute at Southampton on We’ve not used him there for Henderson has often played Kooheji Contractors 200/7 haib 3/27) by 4 runs contributions during his Friday, he started and delivered 3.5 years — sorry about that!” in a defensive midfield role but in 20 overs (Region 68, Va - Royal Blasters 128/7 in 16 stint at the helm of the AFC, a killer pass for Liverpool’s sec- grinned Klopp. with Fabinho taking care of that seem 47, Abdullah 4/56) beat overs (Diju 35, Meharan 2/12) during which he has made ond goal. “I’m glad he can show it. responsibility, he is now able to Friends XI 122/10 (Jaison 62 beat Santy Excavation 127/10 a string of achievements for “Hendo is a brilliant player. There were a lot of good indi- push into advanced areas. Region 3/13) by 78 runs (Shinu 41, ) by 3 wickets the game THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 16 Leclerc aims for a first in a thousand
Young star Charles Leclerc eyes victory in Formula One’s 1,000th race
AFP | Shanghai, China up the fastest-lap bonus point in Melbourne. errari’s Charles Leclerc is However, Mercedes team gunning for his first win It’s the 1,000th race in principal Toto Wolff is under Fthis week in China after the history of Formula no illusions about the challenge cruelly missing out in Bahrain posed by Ferrari. as Formula One’s 1,000th race One and I hope the car “The truth is that we weren’t coincides with the emergence will be as good as it as quick as our direct competi- of a bright new star. was in Bahrain (until tors throughout qualifying and The supremely talented late on) so that I can the race in Bahrain,” he said. 21-year-old upstaged five-time continue to go for the “The Ferrari was considera- world champion Lewis Ham- results we deserve bly faster on the straights and ilton in Bahrain but ultimately this added up to several tenths limped home third when his CHARLES LECLERC around one lap. Ferrari lost power with 10 laps “Nevertheless, the saying goes left. that ‘in order to finish first, first The Chinese Grand Prix is re- you have to finish’... plete with sub-plots: can Hamil- spun in the manner Vettel did, “The challenge we are facing ton win the race for a sixth time? they would have been a laughing doesn’t daunt us, it’s uplifting,” Can Sebastian Vettel silence the stock after the race,” Palmer told he added. doubters? How much faster are the BBC. Being able to say they tri - Ferrari? “For a four-time world cham- umphed in the 1,000th race is But the focus in Shanghai pion to do so should be unthink- added incentive for all drivers will be on Leclerc, the Ferrari able.” and teams. rookie from Monaco who fully F1’s first championship race ‘Daunting’ deserved victory two weeks ago Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after placing third at Bahrain Grand Prix was at Silverstone, England, in but had to settle for the first po- With all the talk about Ferrari, 1950 and it says much about how dium of his career. history of Formula One and I While there has been fulsome unforced errors stretching back it is easy to forget that Mercedes the sport has grown that its mile- In just his second season in F1, hope the car will be as good as praise of Leclerc, particularly to last season. won the opening two races. stone grand prix is in China. it is widely assumed that it is just it was in Bahrain (until late on) the mature way he handled the Former F1 driver Jolyon Palm- Valtteri Bottas claimed a The country, which has a a matter of time until Leclerc so that I can continue to go for Bahrain disappointment, his er, who left Renault during the dominant victory in the sea - swelling number of motor sport tastes victory. the results we deserve.” Ferrari team-mate Vettel is fac- 2017 season, called Vettel’s spin son-opening Australian Grand enthusiasts, is a key market for “Usually the Chinese race is Shanghai has one of the long- ing criticism. in Bahrain -- where he was duel- Prix with world champion Ham- F1’s US-based owners Liberty good fun because the weather est straights in the 21-race cham- It seems absurd for a four-time ling with Hamilton -- “amateur”. ilton second. Media. can be unpredictable and rain pionship and should be perfect world champion to have to de- Vettel finished fifth and was It was the other way round in Liberty Media say they are can arrive when you least expect for Ferrari’s searing pace, with fend his ability and tempera- comfortably eclipsed by Leclerc, Bahrain, leaving the Finn a point interested in holding a second it,” said Leclerc. reliability the main concern for ment, but the German is having who is a decade younger. ahead of the Briton in the early grand prix in the world’s most “It’s the 1,000th race in the the Italian marque. to do just that after a series of “If a backmarker rookie had drivers’ standings after picking populous country. Liverpool cruise to victory over Porto Kohli named among Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year AFP | Liverpool AFP | London land’s Joe Root, by more than iverpool closed in on a 700 runs. LChampions League semi-fi- irat Kohli was yesterday “His struggles in English nal meeting with Barcelona or Vnamed as one of Wisden’s conditions were consigned to Manchester United after sweep- Five Cricketers of the Year and history, and Kohli banished ing aside Porto 2-0 in the first also became the first player any doubt about being regard- leg of their quarter-final tie at to win the award for leading ed as the outstanding play- Anfield. cricketer in the world in three er of the era,” Wisden said in Far from the late drama that successive years.. a statement announcing its has accompanied the Red’s The India captain put to bed awards. Premier League title bid of questions over his ability to The other cricketers of late, Naby Keita and Roberto thrive in English conditions the year were England’s Sam Firmino struck inside the first last year, topping the Test run Curran, Jos Buttler and Rory 26 minutes to put the hosts in charts with 593 runs and two Burns, plus prolific England command. centuries even though his side women’s player Tammy Beau- “2-0 is a really good result, I lost the series 4-1. mont. would have taken it before the Kohli, who is top of the Test Players can only receive game and I take it now,” said and one-day international Wisden’s cricketer of the Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. rankings, scored 2,735 runs in year award, given primarily “It was a good game, a con- all formats in 2018, outstrip- for feats achieved during the trolled game. We deserved the ping nearest preceding English domestic win 100 percent and scored two Naby Keïta scores to put Liverpool in control and on their way to a 2-0 home victory over Porto rival, Eng- season, once in their career. wonderful goals.” Kohli was also named as the Liverpool’s only regret may be and-a-half years as the hold- leading men’s player in the not building a more emphatic Porto’s slack defending ing player, but we needed him world for a third straight year. lead to take to Portugal for next Conceicao was visibly furious there.” “In making hundreds in week’s second leg. with his side’s slack defending, Only a matter of centimetres South Africa, England and However, a fourth clean sheet but Porto could easily have got denied Liverpool a third early Australia, as well as at in five home Champions League KNOW WHAT back into the tie when Alisson in the second half when an- home, he showed a games this season means an Becker saved well with his feet other excellent Henderson mastery of all con- away goal at the Estadio do from Moussa Marega. allowed Sadio Mane to ditions and bowl- Dragao on April 17th will leave Liverpool then had to sur- volley home, but the Sen- ing attacks,” Wis- Porto needing four to progress. Liverpool had vive a VAR review for a potential egalese was flagged den said. “The pres- “We have to go there, we have thrashed Porto 5-0 in handball against Trent Alexan- offside. sure never cowed to fight, Porto will do everything der-Arnold as Alisson palmed The fine balance him.” to strike back but that’s how the first leg of their the ball into his full-back. Liverpool must India’s Smriti it should be in the Champions last-16 tie last season Soon, though, Alexander-Ar- strike in maintain- Mandhana scooped League quarter-finals,” added nold was helping twist the knife ing their quest for the women’s award, Klopp. The Guinean got the benefit of into Porto at the other end with European glory with Afghanistan Liverpool thrashed the Por- a big deflection off Oliver Torres his eighth assist of the season. while also trying to leg-spinner Rashid tuguese giants 5-0 in the first as his strike from the edge of the Jordan Henderson, playing end a 29-year wait for Khan retaining leg of their last-16 tie last season area left veteran goalkeeper Iker in a more advanced midfield a league title was in ev- his title as leading and the scoreline could have Casillas helpless. position than normal, cut the idence as Klopp withdrew Twenty20 cricket- been just as embarrassing for Mohamed Salah ended his visitors’ defence open for the Mane and Firmino in the final er in the world. Sergio Conceicao’s men had eight-game goal drought as Liv- England international to square quarter with one eye on Sun- The latest edi- the hosts been more accurate erpool returned to the top of the for Firmino to tap into an empty day’s Premier League visit of tion of Wisden in front of goal. Premier League table with a 3-1 net. Chelsea. Cricketers’ Al- It took the hosts just five min- win at Southampton on Friday, “Hendo is a brilliant player However, that proved a luxu- manack, consid- utes to open scoring as Keita but the Egyptian got his angles and I’m really happy he can ry that Liverpool could afford to ered the “Bible” got his second goal in as many wrong when he failed to double take as they look set for a second of the game, is show that again,” said Klopp. Virat games having waited nine the hosts’ lead with just Casillas “He likes that position so it Champions League semi-final in Kohli published on months to open his account. to beat moments later. is my fault he played for one- as many years. April 11.