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Ministry specifies Minister opens rules for expats Rawdat Al Khail to bring families The Peninsula

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior Health Centre has stressed that expatriates in Qatar are allowed to bring their families and get residence visa according to Law No. 4/2009 that Managing Director, Primary regulates their exit, entry and res- Healthcare Care Corporation idence. The new facility, (PHCC) and officials from health The ministry said on its Twit- equipped with latest sector attended the inauguration ter and Facebook accounts that ceremony. the applicant must have a valid devices, has capacity The Minister was briefed by residence permit, and marriage to provide services officials on the centre’s services. certificate attested by authorities to around 150,000 She said the opening of the as required. It said employees of centre is a big achievement for government and semi-govern- patients from PHCC in improving health serv- ment entities shall have family Fareej Abdul Ajeez, ices as it is not a traditional health housing from their employers, or centre. family housing allowance shall Fareej bin Mahmud, It provides treatment to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan helps carry a coffin of a victim of a thwarted coup following a be provided as specified in their Najma, Mansoura, Al patients and helps them enjoy a funeral service in Istanbul yesterday. job contracts. Other conditions healthy life. There will be sessions like official letters confirming Muntaza and other for smokers to help them kick the professions and salaries of such nearby areas. habit. employees must be submitted. The centre will also host ses- In case of private sector sions by nutrition consultants on Erdogan pledges employees in technical or spe- healthy cooking and offer other cialised (non-labour) professions, health enhancing services and their salaries should not be less The Peninsula lifestyle support for patients. than QR10,000 or QR7,000 with Dr Abdulla Al Nema, Direc- family housing. Such employ- tor of the centre, said the facility purge of ‘virus’ ees should produce six-month runs on the Clinical Information bank statements from one of the DOHA: Minister of Public Health System (CIS) in which all records accredited banks in Qatar to show H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari of patients are stored electroni- AFP Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag their salaries. They should also yesterday inaugurated Rawdat Al cally and services will be offered said around 6,000 people had been submit a notarised employment Khail Health Centre, equipped through appointment system. detained in “clean-up operations” Emir was first leader contract and copies of educa- with latest devices, has capac- In addition to providing ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities and warned that the number would tional certificates to prove their ity to provide services to around all regular services offered by pressed yesterday with a crack- rise. They include senior army com- to call Erdogan professions. 150,000 patients from Fareej Muntaza Health Centre, the new down against suspects in the failed manders, top judges, prosecutors Abdul Ajeez, Fareej bin Mahmud, centre will also provide new serv- coup against President Recep and a military aide to Erdogan. By Mohammed Osman Najma, Mansoura, Al Muntaza and ices. The centre, with 39 doctors, Tayyip Erdogan, with 6,000 peo- Erdogan raised the prospect The Peninsula Minister appoints other nearby areas. 85 nurses and 38 administrative ple detained as he vowed to stamp of bringing back capital punish- The Minister said the centre employees, is open from 7am to out the “virus” of the putschists. ment, which was abolished in 2004 civic directors is part of an ambitious strategy 11pm, said Al Nema. Erdogan said Turkey could con- as the country sought to improve DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim to improve medical services and The services include preven- sider reinstating the death penalty its chances of joining the EU. “In bin Hamad Al Thani was the first public health. The centre has all tive and curative services such following the putsch bid, despite democracies, decisions are made leader to call President Recep DOHA: Minister of Municipality latest equipment to provide high- as vaccination, mental health concerns in the international based on what the people say. I Tayyip Erdoğan when events sur- and Environment H E Mohamed quality medical services. services, cancer screening, phys- community. think our government will speak rounding the foiled coup began bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi has She said projects are in devel- iotherapy, dermatology, ENT and World leaders, including US with the opposition and come to to unfold on Friday night, Qatari issued Decision No. 158 for 2016, opment phase to bring health clinics for family medicine, non- President Barack Obama, have a decision,” he said, reacting to Ambassador to Turkey Salem appointing new directors of services to the best international communicable diseases, babies, strongly condemned Friday’s crowds in Istanbul calling for the Mubarak Al Shafi (pictured) said municipalities. standards while many centres are dental and ophthalmology. attempted takeover by an army fac- death penalty. yesterday. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed undergoing renovation. tion, but there is also alarm over the → Continued on page 4 Al Thani is Director, Umm Salal Dr Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, → Continued on page 3 retaliatory purges. → Continued on page 4 Municipality; Engineer Jamal Matar Morshid Al Nuaimi (Doha Municipality); Rashed Saeed Naser Al Nuaimi (Al Rayyan Municipal- 3 officers among ity); Mansour Ajran Al Buainin (Al Qatar Airways offers special fares to selected destinations Wakra Municipality); Mubarak five shot dead Mohamed Matar Al Kuwari (Al Daayen Municipality); Jumaa across US By Mohammad Shoeb on Premium and Economy Class applicable for Economy, Business and September 14 to 17. For mak- Khamis Al Marikhi (Al Khor-Al The Peninsula fares to nearly a dozen destinations, and First class. One-way fares are ing changes in travel plans, fees Dhakhira Municipality); Hamad including Bahrain, Dubai, Istanbul, offered to selected destinations. and a difference in fare may also Jumaa Al Mannai (Al Shamal AP Kochi, Adis Ababa, Manila, Bangkok, According to terms and condi- be applicable. For GCC, the Middle Municipality); and Mohamed Saif DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday London, New York, Los Angeles and tions, reservation for all sectors and East, ISC and Africa, for Economy Tashal Al Hajri (Ash- Shahaniya announced special fares from Doha Melbourne, among others. The book- ticketing must be completed at the class, change fee is $35, cancellation/ Municipality). BATON ROUGE/MIAMI: Five to selected destinations in America, ing opened on July 5 and runs until same time. There is no wait listing. refund charges $35 and no-show $50. The Minister issued other people were shot dead in two inci- Europe, Africa and Australia, with July 31 with travel validity between Booking requires for all sectors. For Business class change fee is $100, decisions appointing Engineer dents in the US yesterday. prices of all-inclusive return ticket July 18 and December 14. All destinations except Manila cancellation/refund $100 and no- Tarq Jumaa Othman Ibraheem Three law enforcement offic- fares to some neighbouring countries The promotion applies to Econ- and Clark, outbounds are not per- show $200. For First class, change Atamimi as Director for Building ers were killed and three others starting from QR510 for Economy omy and Business Class return mitted from September 6 to 13. All fee is $200, cancellation/refund $200 Permits Complex at the ministry wounded in a shooting near a gas Class. tickets. For flights where Business destinations except Manila and and no-show $200. and Engineer Mohamed Ahmed station in Baton Rouge, less than The promotion provides an Class is not operated, First Class is Clark, inbounds are not permit- Hassan Al Sayed as Engineering two weeks after a black man was opportunity for passengers to save applicable. Bangkok return fare is ted from August 25 to September 3 → Continued on page 4 Consultant at the Minister’s office. shot and killed by police here. One suspect was killed and law enforcement officials believe two others might be at large, said Casey Rayborn Hicks, a spokes- Syria raids Animal shelters feel summer pinch woman for East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The city was on high alert. By Raynald C Rivera one of the three animal shelters in situation during summer which lasts In the other incident, a gun- The Peninsula the country, is appealing on social two to three months is no different man shot dead an elderly patient media to help it feed over 140 res- from other shelters, Redfern said. and a hospital employee in an cued dogs in its care. “We have 140 dogs which con- apparently random attack inside DOHA: Animal shelters in Qatar “It has been a tough year for us. sume 70kg of food a day. We pay a Florida hospital early yesterday. are feeling the pinch of the summer During summer lots of people travel for rent and medical bill, which for “Victims are an elderly season as they struggle to feed res- for vacation while others have left this month, has already reached female patient and female hos- cued animals under their wings and the country for good, ” Amy Redfern, QR8,000,” she said. pital employee. unk motive,” the supplies dwindle with a decline in Manager, 2nd Chance Rescue-Qatar, Those who wish to donate can Titusville Police Department donations, it is learnt. told this daily. bring dry dog food, cleaning prod- said on Twitter. Police arrested The shelters are struggling to The exorbitant cost of taking ucts, toys, leashes, collars and the gunman, local WFTV station provide for rescued cats and dogs their pets out of the country has blankets to the shelter off Exit 24 reported, adding he was yet to be as many regular donors have left forced some expatriates who lost of Shamal Road or at Parkview Pet identified. Syrian workers look for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed the country for the summer break their jobs early this year to turn to Centre in Madinat Khalifa North. building after air strikes in rebel-controlled Karm Homad in Aleppo. or for good. these shelters, putting strain on the → See also page 13 The 2nd Chance Rescue-Qatar, crowded shelters. Their difficult → Continued on page 3 02 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 HOME

FM meets new Sudan envoy Breast cancer forum in October

Qatar Cancer Society announces the two- day international forum scheduled from October 28.

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Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani DOHA: Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Jabor yesterday met new Sudanese Ambassador to Qatar Fath Al Al Thani, Chairman, Qatar Cancer Rahman Ali Omar who presented copies of his credentials. The Society (QCS), has announced the Foreign Minister wished the ambassador well in his mission and launch of an international confer- hoped for further progress in relations between Qatar and Sudan. ence on breast cancer under the theme “Current standards and new prospects’ to be held at Sheraton Hotel from October 28 to 29. It coincides with the global awareness campaign on breast can- cer, which is most prevalent in Qatar and the world Participants at a previous conference. Dr. Malavé takes over Dr. Sheikh Khalid the confer- ence will provide a process that promotes quality healthcare for states, and will be held in collabo- industry on the latest innovations Dr. Sheikh Khalid said the rea- as new TAMUQ Dean breast cancer patients and access ration with the Ministry of Public in the field of breast cancer. son for choosing breast cancer for to the latest developments in pre- Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, Also, there will be an educational discussion is “because it is preva- vention , early detection, diagnosis Primary Health Care Corporation programme that includes lectures, lent among women in Qatar and the and treatment. and National Centre for Treatment panel discussions and workshops world. According to World Health The Peninsula It will be attended by a large of Cancer Research. by experts, lecturers and interna- Organisation, breast cancer is at number of experts, lecturers and The conference will be accom- tional participants. There will also the forefront of cancers that affect researchers from countries, includ- panied by a medical exhibition to be a programme on CME points women in the developed and devel- ing the US, Austria, Canada and GCC update companies in the medical accredited by the ministry. oping countries. DOHA: Dr. César O Malavé (pictured) has taken over as Dean of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ). Malavé was professor and head of the Department of Industrial and The Youth Company celebrates #7asanat volunteers Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University and head chair of the Sugar and Mike Barnes Department. He was named to his new post The Peninsula earlier this spring. “TAMUQ is educating the next generation of engineering leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Qatar and I am hon- As Dean, Dr Malavé is responsi- DOHA: The Youth Company (TYC) oured to have been selected to serve ble for administrating and managing held the dinner finale to celebrate in this capacity,” Malavé said. the academic, research and outreach its third annual Ramadan initiative, “I look forward to the opportu- programmes of the branch campus “7asanat Olympics” at the Hilton nity to work with the faculty and staff and providing vision and direction Doha. It recognised over 200 volun- as they continue to educate world- for the engineering-oriented branch teers for hard work and dedication class engineers and conduct relevant, campus in Qatar. during Ramadan. impactful research that addresses Before his appointment as The winners were selected in Qatar’s grand challenges.” department head, Dr Malavé served four categories — Best Team Leader/ Dr. Malavé succeeds Dr. Mark in several administrative positions Farid Award; Best Two Volunteers H Weichold, who stepped down as in College of Engineering at Texas based on the number of hours they dean and CEO to become executive A&M. These included assistant dean put forward; Best Female and Male director of the Halliburton Global for international programmes, assist- Social Media; and the Most Dedi- Engineering Programme in Texas ant and associate director of Texas cated Volunteer. A&M’s College of Engineering. A&M Engineering Experiment Sta- The winners received gifts Dr. Ann L Kenimer served as tion (TEES), and associate dean from Volunteer Appreciation Part- interim dean since Weichold’s term for recruitment and international ners Salam Stores, Banana Island, ended in December 2015. programmes. Anantara Resort, InterContinental Hotel Doha, Queen Medical, GM & A, and Coca-Cola. Aya Abu Issa, CEO, TYC Interna- Peruvian mission to open Qhapaq tional, said: “It is important that we Some of the volunteers who took part in the 7asanat Olympics. show how grateful we are to our vol- Ñan expo at Katara tomorrow unteers and sponsors and that is why we hold this dinner at the end of the The 7sanat team also collab- initiative as title sponsor. It offered Vodafone Falla Club, logistics part- programme to celebrate the success orated with Qatar Charity for its showroom to become the ner GWC; food partner Hilton Doha; of the initiative and show how signif- “#Yestahloon” initiative to provide #7asanat16 headquarters to allow water partner Coca-Cola Qatar; The Peninsula 30,000km connected production, icant their support is. We could not clothes for blue-collar workers volunteers to prepare and launch charity partner QC; marketing part- administrative and ceremonial have done it without them.” in Qatar by collecting clothes all activities. Jaidah Automotive also ner Forbes Associates; and event centres built over more than 2,000 The initiative aims to encourage and donations from residential provided vehicles to help the 7asanat partner 9Series Events. years of pre-Inca Andean culture. volunteers to give back to the com- compounds. team deliver Iftar meals and collect TYC is a grassroots organisation DOHA: Cultural Village Foun- The Inca Empire organised its munity in Qatar. Over 250 volunteers Volunteers also visited HMC donations from across the country. and operates as a social enterprise dation-Katara and the Peruvian network on a continent-wide scale; took part in the initiative and dis- facilities and elderly homes. The initiative enjoys support of to create social values by empow- embassy will open a photographic its roads are an invaluable expres- tributed 3,000 Iftar boxes at traffic Jaidah Automotive-Chevro- sponsors, including title sponsor Jai- ering youth in an efficient, effective exhibition on Qhapaq Ñan tomor- sion of the organising and planning signals before and after Iftar. let played a key role in this year’s dah Automotive; platinum sponsor and sustainable manner. row at Katara Building 19 Gallery 2. spirit of the available labour force The exhibition, which opens and constituted a key to unifying at 7pm, marks the anniversary of the empire. Qhapaq Ñan Andean Road System’s The road also expressed peo- inscription to the Unesco World ples’ harmonious relations and California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider and models of 2011 recalled Heritage List two years ago. adaptation to the complex Andean Qhapaq Ñan was added to the natural setting. Today, the cultural list during the 38th session of the landscapes of Qhapaq Ñan form The Peninsula FF models of 2011 over a faulty passenger side air- and communicate with customers to ensure World Heritage Committee in Doha an exceptional backdrop on which bag. repairs are carried out. in June 2014. living Andean cultures continue to The ministry said the recall is within the It urged customers to report any violations to Qhapaq Ñan, otherwise known convey a universal message: The framework of its efforts to protect consumers its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial as the main Andean Road, was the human ability to turn one of the DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and ensure dealers follow up on vehicle defects Fraud Department through the Call Centre: 16001; backbone of the Inca Empire’s harshest geographical contexts of in collaboration with Alfardan Sports Motors, and repairs. email: [email protected]; Twitter: @MEC_Qatar; political and economic power. The the American continent into an dealer of Ferrari vehicles in Qatar, has announced The ministry said it will coordinate with the Instagram: MEC_Qatar; and the ministry’s mobile network of roads which is over environment for life. the recall of California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider and dealer to follow up on maintenance and repairs app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar Ooredoo signs strategic agreement with Mobimedia International

The Peninsula Myanmar earlier this year. networks, the app delivers an incred- portfolio. The app generated a fan- forward to continuing work together content labels. mJams is Asia’s fast- Ooredoo anticipates strong ible listening experience. With real tastic response in Myanmar when we as we grow the presence of our serv- est-growing app and collaboration demand for the app in other markets, time data aggregation, mJams’ con- launched it earlier this year, because ices in the Middle East and North with Ooredoo provides an opportu- given the rich library of content avail- tent is constantly optimised to reflect it is designed to bring an incredible Africa. Ooredoo’s superior networks nity for Mobimedia International to DOHA: Ooredoo has announced a able to suit a wide range of tastes. the trends and tastes of its users, cre- range of music and amazing listening and excellent customer experience expand the reach of its services into group strategic agreement with dig- The app provides a convenient ating a nationwide database of the experience to customers in emerging ensures that innovative applica- fast-growing Middle Eastern markets. ital consumer technology company, and high-quality way for customers most popular music. markets. We anticipate similar pos- tions receive the support they need In addition to mJams service, Mobimedia International, to launch to enjoy the latest local and inter- Waleed Al Sayed, Deputy CEO, itive responses to some of the other to thrive.” other Mobimedia International prod- a full suite of mobile consumer serv- national music directly from their Ooredoo Group, said: “We are con- upcoming services.” Mobimedia International has ucts in the roll-out pipeline include ices across its footprint in the Middle handset. With a smartphone, cus- stantly looking for ways to enhance David van Herwaarde, CEO, music content agreements with highly successful video on demand East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. tomers can access any song from our digital customer experience and Mobimedia International, said: “We some of the biggest providers in the services, social and chat apps, a The deal follows the two com- mJams’ library of music and playl- the partnership with Mobimedia are proud to be working with Oore- world, including Universal Music, mobile game platform, e-commerce, panies’ collaboration in launching ists and by deploying the service over International will add a wide range doo in Myanmar, having launched Sony Music, Warner Music Group as loyalty apps, managed storefront and the mJams Music Streaming app in Ooredoo’s world-class mobile data of consumer services and apps to our mJams in-market in April and look well as a fast-growing list of local App Store solutions. HOME MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 03

Al Khail Health Centre to provide GU-Q wins Step longterm service into Health Continued from page 1 The centre also provides laboratory services, pharmacy, radiology, pre-marital services, home care services, optical, derma- competition tology and wellness services, added Al Nema. Mussalam Al Nabit, Assistant General Manager, Administrative and Finance, PHCC, embrace an active lifestyle,” said Mary said the corporation is aware of the continu- Encouraging use of Bryan, benefits and wellness manager at ous increase in the population which require GU-Q. new health centres and renovation of the old pedometers improves “This initiative made people aware ones. health. that even a small increase in their daily Dr Samia Al Abdulla, Executive Manager Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari inagurating Al Khail Heath steps makes a big difference.” of Operations, said the centre is part of well- Centre, yesterday. One of the success stories shared at ness health centres PHCC plans to open in the awards ceremony was that of GU- coming years. These centres focus on provid- doctors and nurses having specialisation in populated areas in Doha. He said the centre is The Peninsula Q’s Assistant Director for Housing and ing long-term services to the patients. different areas in addition to the latest equip- categorised as an A class facility and provides Residential safety & Security, Hussein Fatiah Al Meer, Director of the Central ment. It will be able to meet high demand of additional services such as gym, multi-depth Aldobashi, who lost 12kg through the Area, said the centre boasts professional this part of the area which is one the highly swimming pool, massage and sauna. DOHA: Georgetown University in Qatar Step into Health challenge. On a normal (GU-Q) has bested 15 universities in the work day at the start of the programme, Step into Health Be-an-Active-Campus he logged an average of 4,000-7,000 steps competition. – by the end of the challenge, he had reg- The competition challenged Qatar- ularly passed the 10, 000 step goal, and HITC holds child passenger safety training based tertiary institutions to escalate achieved a personal best of 24, 000 steps their activity levels by walking more than in one day. 10,000 steps a day. In addition to increasing his daily step The Peninsula initiative when it comes to Over 260 GU-Q staff, faculty, students count by walking, Aldobashi embraced safety,” Dr Khalid Abdulnoor and service providers joined the pro- spinning and bike-riding and motivated Saifeldeen, Director of Hamad gramme, which ran for six months from his family to join in. DOHA: Hamad International International Training Center, late 2015 to early 2016. He attributes his success to the incen- Training Centre (HITC) has said. They were given pedometers, or tive provided by the mobile app and the carried out its eleventh Child “It is important to under- used step-counting app on their mobile encouragement received by Georgetown’s Passenger Safety (CPS) techni- stand that injuries suffered by phones, to track their progress towards wellness staff, who provided brochures cian training course with the children in car-related acci- the daily 10,000 step goal. At the end of advocating the many health benefits of support of Saleh Al Hamad Al dents are usually preventable. the competition period, Georgetown par- exercise and regularly checked in with Mana Company. Car seats for children should ticipants had logged a total of 1.26 million participants. The training course teaches be used until the child reaches steps. To date, more than 44,250 people participants to select the right the correct weight and height to The campus challenge forms part in Qatar have joined the wider Healthy car seat according to the age, safely use a normal car seat belt of the broader Step into Health well- Lifestyle Program, which includes Step weight and height of a child so system designed for adults,” Dr being programme, which was initiated into Health walking challenges and other they are able to help parents Abdulnoor added. by the Aspire Zone Foundation under the activities aimed at schools, workplaces and caregivers keep their chil- Hisham Saleh Al Mana, supervision of Aspetar’s Healthy Lifestyle and the wider public. dren safe in motor vehicles, Chairman and Managing Direc- Program. The program aims to change the using appropriate car seats and tor of the Saleh Al Hamad Al This is the second year that GU-Q largely inactive lifestyle and lower the restraints. Mana Company said: “We are took part, and participants almost dou- risk factors for heart disease, high blood “It is the first time we have always keen to support Hamad bled their average number of daily steps pressure and obesity, by encouraging an worked with Saleh Al Hamad Al Medical Corporation in its quest compared to last year’s programme. increase in moderate exercise, the adop- Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician training course being Mana Company, and are pleased to keep children safe when they “We wanted to get involved as a way tion of healthier habits and a greater conducted by HITC. that dealerships are taking the are in a vehicle.” to encourage our campus community to understanding of nutrition. Eid Charity sponsors 45,000 orphans Roti and Curry festival starts at Safari Mall The Peninsula been prepared by Hot food staff. The Peninsula find jobs in local markets among programmes in collaboration These include chettinad chicken others. Many other projects to with local charity organisa- curry, allapuzha duck roast, beef support orphans are also being tions on the occasion of Islamic DOHA: Safari Mall has launched its vinthalu, crab masala, Thai chicken, DOHA: Sheikh Eid Charitable launched. These include building World Orphans’ Day marked on latest promotion called the “Roti and chicken Patiala etc. Special chefs Foundation (Eid Charity) sponsors orphanages, schools, institutions. 15 Ramadan. Curry festival”. The promotion by the have been flown in from India for 45,000 orphans in 60 countries at Children are also being provided Thousands of orphan children Bakery and Hot food division of the the festival. a cost of QR9m per month. psychological support, said a participated in the programmes. mall started yesterday and will con- In conjunction with the Roti and Funds as monthly donations release. The move aims to bring smiles to tinue till July 26. Curry festival there are also spe- are being provided by people of Eid Charity launched several orphans. Meant to tantalise taste buds, missi cial promotional offers running in all Qatar. initiatives to support and rehabil- To sponsor orphans, the spon- roti, cheese naan, kheema naan, rogan departments of Safari. Eid Charity is dealing with itate orphans and their families, sors will have to approach the naan, kalonji naan, kabuli naan, egg The WIN 6 Kilo gold is getting huge orphanages housing children in providing complete care. headquarters of Eid Charity to parota are just a few of 25 varieties of response and its 5th draw is sched- their respective countries in col- Eid Charity follows up the select candidates of their choice. roti served at the festival. uled for August 7, with any purchase of laboration with its local partners, cases of orphans and provides a The sponsors are required to pay No roti is complete without the products worth 50 riyal you can be one charity organisations. comprehensive report every six the cost of sponsorship for a year right curry, 40 types of which have of the lucky few to the win the Gold. Funds are being used to pro- months to sponsors. in cash or through monthly bank vide accommodation, food, Orphans are being spon- transfer. Donations for sponsor- education and health care sored until they are 15 years old ing orphans could also be made to orphans. Eid Charity also and support continues in keep- through website of Eid Charity QA increases finances special programmes to ing with instructions of sponsors. www.eidcharity.net or by calling train orphans, for example, to Eid Charity organised several 40405555. frequency to Muscat

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DOHA: From August 1, 2016, Qatar Airways will provide trav- ellers from around the world with even more choice when flying to Muscat, with the addition of an extra flight to its existing sched- ule — increasing the number of daily flights to five. Now with 35 flights a week from Hamad Inter- national Airport, travellers can Orphans mark international Islamic orphans’ day at an orphanage run by Eid Charity. easily expore the popular Omani capital city. Passengers travelling from Muscat will now also have Campaign launched for saving dogs increased access to the rest of the world, with the ability to connect through Hamad International Air- Continued from page 1 port and enjoy facilities such as QatarAirways’ Al Mourjan Busi- The shelter has also launched a ness Class Lounge. campaign via Facebook in which peo- Qatar Airways Senior Vice ple can sponsor food of one rescued President Commercial GCC, dog for a month for QR150. Levant, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Africa Apart from donations, the shel- & Indian subcontinent, Ehab Amin, ter also encourages those looking to said: “Both Doha and Muscat are have pet dogs or cats to adopt instead popular cities that offer business, of buy from pet shops. Adoption rates cultural and leisure opportunities however has slowed down as res- to travellers. The additional flight idents have become fearful of the is a response to increased demand uncertain economic climate. on this popular route and offers Understanding the responsibil- our passengers more convenience ities of a pet owner coupled with a thereby empowering travellers commitment to giving the pet a for- with the ability to choose flights Dogs are seen at the 2nd Chance Rescue Centre in Doha, ever home is crucial for adoption, said that are best suited to their unique Redfern. yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP/ The Peninsula requirements. 04 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 HOME / MIDDLE EAST No let up in fight against Qatar envoy: Turkey ties strategic

Continued from page 1 Palestinian Ambassador and around headed by Emir H H Sheikh Tamim 75 Western diplomats.” Describing bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Fethullah Gulen: Erdogan The Emir expressed his solidarity the situation during the coup attempt, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. with the legitimate and elected lead- Ambassador Al Shafi said: “When I In the meeting, 16 agreements Continued from page 1 ership of Turkey and rejected the coup arrived at the parliament building, I were signed covering areas of finance, “We cannot delay this anymore because in this attempt. found a huge crowd of people and they education, environment, transport, country, those who launch a coup will have to pay This is a clear evidence of the were chanting slogans and demanding security, media, archive, scientific the price for it,” he told supporters. strong and incredible brotherly rela- the parliament members to reinstate research, energy and free movement He said at a funeral for the victims in Istanbul tions between Qatar and Turkey. This the capital punishment and bring the of citizens. there would be no let-up in the fight against Fethul- stance of Qatar was based on its solid coup plotters to justice. I was shocked During the last Ramadan, H H lah Gulen, the US-based Islamic preacher he accuses principle of supporting the legitimacy of by the destruction of the parliament Emir visited Turkey to discuss bilat- of masterminding the coup plot. elected governments and rejecting mil- building and the damage caused when eral issues and the second meeting “We will continue to clean the virus from all itary coups that threaten security and the coup plotters tried to bomb the of Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic state bodies because this virus has spread. Unfor- stability and push the region towards building.” Committee will be held within the next tunately like a cancer, this virus has enveloped the destruction. Asked whether the Qatari position five months and more agreements will state,” he said. The relations between Turkey and will help enhance and strengthen the be signed. Clashes erupted at an air base in the central city Qatar are strategic, solid and have bilateral cooperation in different fields, “On this occasion, I would like to of Konya between security forces and putschists passed many challenges in the past, Ambassador Al Shafi pointed out that express my thanks to Prime Minister trying to evade arrest. but these challenges have always a big leap was achieved in trade vol- H E Sheikh Abdulla, who was in touch At Istanbul’s second airport Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacts helped enhance the ties and make them ume compared to the previous years. with the Qatari Embassy to ensure the police fired warning shots at rebel troops who later after attending the funeral of a victim of the stronger, Al Shafi stressed. He added, “we are seeking to raise the safety of Qataris and their require- surrendered, a Turkish official said. He added: “Our position was very volume of bilateral trade, which is cur- ments. I also thank our Foreign Minister coup attempt in Istanbul, yesterday. Turkish authorities have made clear they will clear from the first moment of the coup rently between $1.4 to 1.9bn to $3bn in who was giving constant instructions show no mercy in the wake of the coup, which attempt, and our Ministry of Foreign the first phase and then to $ 5bn. to the Qatari mission. Accordingly, we sparked fears of chaos in the strategic Nato coun- Qatar Airways resumes Affairs was the first Ministry to issue Qatar and Turkey are keen to established an operation room to deal try of 80 million people. a statement standing beside the people increase investments in infrastruc- with the developments and ensure the It was the biggest challenge to Erdogan’s rule in flights to Ankara of Turkey and its legitimate leadership. ture projects, particularly the projects safety and security of Qatari citizens his 13 years as prime minister and president. Some considered our reaction as hasty of FIFA World Cup 2022. in Turkey”. The group behind the putsch, which called itself because the coup attempt was still Moreover, Al Shafi explained that Ambassador Al Shafi pointed out the Council for Peace in the Homeland, said it was DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday resumed oper- there and ‘possibly a success’”. What during the past period the govern- that Abdulla Naimy, Sheikh Abdul Aziz necessary to stop the increasingly authoritarian ations from Doha to Turkey’s Ankara Esenboga Qatar did was based on its principles, ment and private sector investments Al Thani and the General Consul Kha- president from undermining Turkish democracy. International Airport after suspending flights he added. increased to cover many fields includ- lid Al Sulaity and Mansoor Al Mansuri to Critics at home and abroad had voiced mounting to the airport following the political turmoil in There was public and official appre- ing media (Digiturk) and banking be contact persons for Qataris in Turkey concern over the state of democracy and freedom Turkey. ciation of the Qatari stand and many sector (Finance Bank, ABank) in addi- and two planes were ready at that time of speech under Erdogan. Flight QR255 from Doha (DOH) to Ankara officials and ministers praised Qatar’s tion to mega energy projects under for them to leave the country. Thanks But the 62-year-old leader successfully mobi- (ESB) departed from Hamad International Air- position and the friendly ties of the two study. to Qatar Airways and its CEO Akbar lised supporters into the streets to face down the port on July 17 (Sunday) at 07:15 and arrived countries, Al Shafi told this daily. He said he was very optimis- Al Baker who responded to the emer- plotters. Thousands again responded late Satur- in Ankara (on Sunday) at 11:15, according to Speaking about his participation tic about the bilateral and economic gency. Finally, I would like to thank all day to Erdogan’s call to pour into the streets and the information provided on the airline’s in the urgent and exceptional session relations “as we are working hard to Qataris in Turkey and my fellow citi- celebrate the “victory of democracy”, with mass ral- website. Qatar Airways had already resumed of the parliament held to discuss the meet our ambitions and hope to further zens in Qatar. lies of flag-waving Turks in cities including Ankara, operations to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Istan- developments, he said “my partici- strengthen as we convened the first “The situation in Turkey has Istanbul and Izmir. “They may have tanks but we bul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from pation was also appreciated because meeting of Qatari-Turkish Supreme returned to normalcy and there is have our faith. We will not leave the squares... but Saturday. I was the only other Arab ambassa- Strategic Committee early December nothing to worry about and we will be we will continue defiantly,” said Erdogan. dor to attend the session along with the last year”. The meeting was jointly available round the clock to serve you.” Syrian regime forces lay siege to rebel-controlled areas of Aleppo

AFP OCHA confirmed the report. civilians there, penned in and its opponents have had a devastat- A statement said “government attacked by their own government. ing impact on other areas of Syria, forces have captured parts of Cas- Without access to the outside world it including the town of Madaya ALEPPO: Syrian government forces tello Road today and the road is now is only a matter of time before we see where aid groups say dozens of peo- yesterday besieged rebel-held parts completely closed to the movement starvation cases as in other parts of ple have died from starvation and of the northern city of Aleppo after of humanitarian supplies in and out Syria.” The Observatory said regime malnutrition. severing the last supply route into of east Aleppo city.” air strikes on rebel-held areas killed The UN says nearly 600,000 eastern areas, sparking concern for OCHA said “the situation is par- six civilians, including a child, while people are living under siege in Syria, tens of thousands of civilians. ticularly worrying due to the high 16 rebel fighters died in the advance most of them surrounded by govern- The United Nations says an esti- concentration of people living in this on Aleppo. ment forces. mated 300,00 people live in the area”, who it said have not received The city is divided roughly Eastern Aleppo has not been des- rebel-controlled neighbourhoods humanitarian supplies since July 7. between government control in the ignated by the UN as besieged, but of Syria’s second city, and fears “It is imperative that we respond west and rebel control in the east. residents complain of food shortages are mounting that they could face to acute needs through predictable Castello Road had been used by and shopkeepers have begun ration- starvation. and sustained access to people in rebels but also by shopkeepers bring- ing their products. After weeks of fierce fighting, need,” said OCHA. ing in produce for residents and by The Syria Campaign’s Sadri government forces seized the stra- The Syria Campaign, an villagers visiting relatives in the city. blamed the Syrian government and tegic Castello Road, said Rami Abdel advocacy group which calls for “Aleppo is now 100-percent its ally Russia for Aleppo’s predic- Rahman, head of the Britain-based humanitarian action in the war-rav- besieged,” said a rebel from the ament. “Hundreds of thousands of Syrian Observatory for Human aged country, was more blunt. Aleppo Revolutionaries group. civilians are being trapped, starved A wounded Syrian is evacuated after being rescued from the rubble of a Rights. “The eastern neighbourhoods “The siege of eastern Aleppo has The army was setting up sandbag and barrel bombed in Aleppo by collapsed building following air strikes yesterday in the rebel-controlled are now completely besieged,” he told started,” said the group’s James Sadri. barriers along the road, he told AFP. Assad forces with help from Rus- neighbourhood of Maysar in Aleppo. AFP. The UN’s aid coordination body “There are an estimated 300,000 Sieges by both the regime and sia,” he said. Bahrain court dissolves Al Wefaq Leading S Sudan Reuters

DUBAI: A Bahrain court yesterday dissolved the main Shia Mus- editor arrested lim opposition group Al Wefaq, accusing it of helping to foster violence and terrorism. The official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said the court ruled that Wefaq had taken aim at “respect for the AA not to be named for safety reasons rule of law and the foundations of citizenship based on coexist- said the authorities had cracked ence, tolerance and respect for others; provided an atmosphere down on the media as pressure for the incubation of terrorism, extremism and violence and for JUBA: The editor of South Sudan’s mounts on the parties to implement foreign interference in national affairs.” leading English-language newspa- the peace deal. Eight journalists per was arrested late Saturday. have been killed in the last five Alfred Taban, editor of the Juba months in South Sudan, includ- Monitor, was arrested after calling ing John Gatluak, a radio manager No award upgrades for promo fares on President Salva Kiir and Vice- killed in recent fighting. President Riek Machar to step down. The crisis is topping the agenda “He was arrested by National of the African Union summit in Continued from page 1 Security because they accused of Kigali, Rwanda. For Europe, Far East, America and Australia, applicable fees him of incitement after he wrote an Meanwhile, Kenya started evac- and difference in fare for Economy class are — change fee $100, opinion article on Friday,” Joseph uating its citizens from South Sudan cancellation/refund $100 and no-show $200. For Business class Lagu, the newspaper’s managing on Saturday, when a plane carrying change fee is $200, cancellation/refund $200 and no-show $500 editor told Anadolu Agency. 104 Kenyans landed at Jomo Keny- and for First class change fee is $200, cancellation/refund $200 He said the National Security atta International Airport. and no-show $750. Taxes are subject to change without prior Service had ordered the newspa- Most complained of going for notice and fares include all applicable discounts, fees, taxes and per’s immediate closure. days without food or water. “We airport charges. Service fees may apply. Award upgrades will In his column, Taban accused were just hiding under our beds not be permitted for promotional fares on O, T and W booking Kiir and Machar of failing the coun- praying that we would live to see classes. Standard child/infant discount apply. try and lacking the political will to tomorrow,” a businesswoman who implement a peace deal signed last would only give her name as Jane year to end a two-year civil war said. Others complained of being between their opposing forces. robbed by soldiers. “They took our Tensions between Kiir and money and all our equipment as we Machar’s supporters rose to the sur- were walking on the roads,” John face last week in fighting between Otieno said. “Some of us were being government troops and Machar’s gunned down. I am just happy to be former rebel fighters. back home and I will never set foot A fragile ceasefire has held since in South Sudan again.” Monday following four days of vio- Three of those who arrived lence that left more than 300 dead are now being treated for gun- but Machar, who was installed to the shot wounds. Further evacuation unity government in April, remains flights will run until today, Kenya’s in hiding. ambassador to South Sudan, Cle- One local journalist who asked land Leshore, said. ASIA / AFRICA MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 05 Suu Kyi holds landmark talks with rebels

AFP of one of Myanmar’s most powerful rebel factions, which has yet to sign a A number of key rebel ceasefire. “It’s a confidence building meeting, there can be many ques- YANGON: Myanmar’s de facto pre- factions have yet to tions and answers from both sides,” mier Aung San Suu Kyi held landmark sign up to a national Hla Maung Shwe, a government advi- talks with senior rebel leaders yester- ceasefire agreement, sor on the peace process told AFP. day, as she strives to seal a ceasefire Media were ushered out after film- with a patchwork of ethnic minority something Suu Kyi’s ing the initial greetings ahead of the militias that have battled the national government hopes meeting in the commercial capital army for decades. Yangon. Myanmar has been scarred Suu Kyi has made peace a flagship yesterday’s talks by ethnic conflicts ever since its policy of her newly installed civil- might change. independence in 1948, with minority ian-led government which replaced groups battling for greater autonomy decades of brutal junta rule earlier against a central government that they this year. believed has long ignored and abused It is a tall order in a country where the veteran democracy campaigner them. Suu Kyi has vowed to overturn the military, which is loathed and and her close associates were meet- that painful legacy with plans to hold deeply distrusted by many ethnic ing with five leaders from the United a major peace conference later this rebel groups, still retains significant Nationalities Federal Council. summer. control. A number of key rebel fac- The body represents both rebel However, conflicts continue to tions have yet to sign up to a national groups that have signed up to the rage in several areas between ethnic ceasefire agreement, something Suu ceasefire agreement and those who minority armed groups and the army, Kyi’s government hopes yesterday’s have so far refused. which operates beyond the reaches talks might change. Among those present was General of civilian government, particularly Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi (centre) with rebel leaders for landmark talks at the National Zaw Htay, deputy director general N’Ban La, from the Kachin Independ- in northern Kachin and eastern Shan of the president’s office, told reporters ence Organisation, the political wing states. Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) in Yangon, yesterday. N Korean defector found in Japan FM blames sanctions for

AFP clarifying why he was on board. He will hand him over to immigration then jumped off the boat and swam authorities to determine whether Zimbabwe cash crunch ashore in Yamaguchi prefecture by he is a North Korean defector who holding onto a floating plastic con- needs protection and assistance, TOKYO: A man claiming to have tainer, the news reports said. Kyodo said. A local police spokes- Reuters government over allegations of vote- “Sanctions crippled our capacity escaped North Korea was being The man, whose name was with- man declined to confirm the reports. rigging and human rights abuses, to own our international obligations held under police protection after held, was found wandering in Nagato Nine North Koreans were which he rejects, while lenders such (debt payment),” Chinamasa said. he was found wandering in a city in city on Saturday morning and taken picked up by Japan’s coastguard as the International Monetary Fund Anger is rising in Zimbabwe western Japan, local media reported, in by police, they added. in 2011 after spending five days at KIGALI: Zimbabwe’s finance min- (IMF) have frozen financial aid since over high unemployment, corrup- yesterday. Kyodo News said the man, wear- sea. They then travelled to South ister blamed international sanctions Harare defaulted in 1999. tion in government and shortages The man told the police that ing a black T-shirt and trousers, said Korea to settle there. Nearly 30,000 yesterday for a cash crunch that Zimbabwe failed to pay the of money, which has seen people he left North Korea by ship last he was born in 1990 but did not have North Koreans have fled poverty and has forced the government to delay army on time for the second straight spending hours in bank queues to week, public broadcaster NHK and anything to prove his identity. repression at home to settle in the wages to soldiers and civil servants month, military sources said on Fri- withdraw their money. Without bal- the Asahi Shimbun said, without After questioning, the police capitalist South. as President Robert Mugabe faces day, and Finance Minister Patrick ance of payment support and foreign rare popular protests. Chinamasa said the sanctions were credit, the govt is seeking to clear Western countries imposed hurting the government’s ability to $1.8bn arrears to the IMF, ADB and South Sudan violence tops African sanctions in 2001 on Mugabe’s meet its obligations. WB in a bid to unlock new funding. Union summit agenda in Kigali

AFP an arms embargo, targeted sanctions Recent violent incidents in the and a strengthened peacekeeping Central African Republic and the mission and called for “the deploy- Democratic Republic of Congo are ment of a regional protection force to also expected to feature in the talks. KIGALI: Renewed fighting in South separate the warring parties”. Efforts to secure peace in South Sudan that has claimed more than AU Commission chair Nkosazana Sudan and elsewhere, however, will 300 lives dominated discussions Dlamini-Zuma praised IGAD for act- be complicated by divisions over at an African Union summit that ing “swiftly” in holding a meeting on who should succeed Dlamini-Zuma, opened yesterday in the Rwandan South Sudan’s crisis. ex-wife of South African President capital Kigali. “We shall not be indifferent and Jacob Zuma, to become the AU’s new A shaky ceasefire has held since shall act in the belief that, when the commission chair. late Monday following the fighting power of love for fellow Africans Several countries on the conti- that raged for four days in Juba, overcomes the love of power there nent have indicated that they do not leaving hundreds dead and forcing shall be peace within our lands,” she back any of the leading candidates 40,000 to flee their homes. said in an opening address. for the job, arguing that they “lack The violence in the South Sudan South Sudan is just the most stature”. capital echoed the fighting that trig- recent crisis on the continent that Now all three of the leading can- gered the civil war and marks a fresh African leaders will address during didates look like they may fail to get blow to last year’s deal to end the the summit. The AU will also seek a majority of votes from the African bitter conflict that began when Pres- to hammer out a solution to the cri- Union’s 54 members. ident Salva Kiir accused ex-rebel and sis engulfing Burundi where a spate If that happens the vote could be now Vice President Riek Machar of of killings have rocked the country abandoned and re-run at the next AU plotting a coup. since President Pierre Nkurunzi- summit in Addis Ababa in January The unrest has also plunged into za’s announced in April 2015 that 2017. The AU, meanwhile, announced doubt a peace deal struck in August he would seek a third term. a plan to work towards funding itself. 2015 between the two sides. Also on the agenda is the ongoing Currently foreign donors pay for 73 After meeting with the UN Sec- fight against the Boko Haram jihadist percent of the $781m budget but on retary-General on Saturday night group that has its roots in northern Sunday a plan was adopted to levy a leaders of the regional bloc IGAD Nigeria but has carried out attacks new 0.2 percent tax on imports and supported Ban Ki-moon’s calls for across the Lake Chad region. use the funds to pay for the AU.

Sudan’s President Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir (centre) arrives for the 27th African Union (AU) summit at the Kigali International Airport in Kigali, yesterday. 06 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 ASIA / PHILIPPINES Vietnam detains activists after S China Sea ruling

the South China Sea. Anti-Chinese gathering, an AFP reporter on the sentiment runs deep in communist scene said. Throughout the morn- Around 30 activists Vietnam but the country’s authori- ing around 30 activists were swiftly were swiftly bundled tarian rulers move swiftly to tamp bundled onto waiting buses and cars down expressions of public anger, by security forces after they gath- onto waiting buses fearful that allowing such protests ered to hold a protest near the city’s and cars by security might embolden criticism of their famous Hoan Kiem lake, a common rule. spot for demonstrations. forces after they Activists had used social media Some chanted “Down with China gathered to hold a to call for protests in Hanoi yester- invasion!” as they were led away to protest near the city’s day in the wake of this week’s ruling detention. Beijing lays claim to vir- by the Permanent Court of Arbitra- tually all of the South China Sea, Hoan Kiem Lake tion (PCA) in The Hague which found putting it at odds with regional there was no legal basis for Beijing’s neighbours the Philippines, Viet- claims to vast swathes of the sea. nam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan, The case was brought by the which also have partial claims. AFP Philippines but the ruling has been China boycotted the PCA hear- a boon for other regional countries ings, saying the court had no like Vietnam who also have compet- jurisdiction, and has reacted furi- ing claims to the strategic sea. ously, vowing to ignore the ruling HANOI: Scores of activists were Authorities in the capital Hanoi and arguing it misinterprets inter- detained in Vietnam’s capital yes- were ready for protests on Sunday. national law. terday as they gathered to protest Plainclothes security forces Vietnam and China frequently against China after it rejected a were out in force, blanketing much trade diplomatic barbs over the A policeman tries to stop anti-China protesters holding placards during a demonstration in front of the recent international ruling that of the city centre and keeping a close disputed Paracel island chain and dismissed its claims to much of eye on any crowds that might be waters in the South China Sea. Philippine embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, yesterday. Air quality in China’s largest cities Dhaka arrests four improved in first 6-months: Ministry who rented house 5.0 magnitude Reuters from a year earlier, the ministry polluted cities in the first half, six earthquake said. In Beijing, concentrations of were in the industrial northern PM 2.5 averaged 64 micrograms per province of Hebei, down from seven shakes Tokyo cubic metre in the first half, signifi- at the end of 2015. At the end of last to cafe attackers BEIJING: Air quality in China’s cantly higher than the official state year, the government launched a TOKYO: A 5.0 magnitude largest cities continued to improve standard of 35 micrograms, and the two-month probe of the province, earthquake shook Tokyo during the first six months of 2016, World Health Organisation’s guide- one of the country’s most polluted and large ares of east- the country’s environment ministry line of an annual average of no more regions, and found that firms had Reuters started living there from June, Rah- ern Japan yesterday, the said yesterday. than 10 micrograms. engaged in “fraudulent activities” man said. US Geological Survey said, China’s largest 338 cities The ministry did not provide and were flouting orders not to “From here they attacked the but there were no imme- enjoyed more clean air days in the reasons for the improvement in expand industrial capacity. cafe. There were other militants also diate reports of damage first half compared with the same air quality, but it follows increased On July 8, the environment DHAKA: Police in Dhaka on Sat- who fled after the attack,” he said. or casualties. period of 2015, the ministry said on measures to crack down on pollut- ministry said it had fined several urday arrested three people and “We also found evidence that The quake hit at its website. It said 76.7 percent of ers and coal use, as well as efforts state-owned polluters in May for another yesterday, including a they kept grenades and other explo- 1:24pm with its epicen- January-June days had clean air, an to tackle overcapacity in the heavily exceeding emission limits. A sub- university professor, for failing to sives in the apartment. If we had tre at a relatively shallow increase of four percentage points polluting steel sector. A slowdown sidiary of oil giant PetroChina Co register information about tenants been informed they were living depth of 40km in Ibaraki, from a year earlier. In the capital in economic growth has also likely Ltd in the northeastern city of Dal- renting property who later attacked there, then that brutal killing would northeast of the capital, Beijing, levels of PM 2.5 - danger- contributed. ian was fined 2.9m yuan ($433,710) a cafe in the city, killing 20 people. not have been possible and we could the Japan Meteorological ous tiny pollutants - fell 17.9 percent Of the country’s 10 most it said. Gias Uddin Ahsan, a professor also have arrested the other mili- Agency said. at North South University in Dhaka, tants who fled.” No damage or inju- his nephew, and the manager of Earlier this year, the DMP issued ries were immediately Ahsan’s apartment were arrested an order to all apartment owners to reported as buildings in by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) provide details of their tenants for a Tokyo were shaken by the High click for failing to comply with rules forc- database to help police crack down jolt. “Shinkansen” bullet ing landlords to register information on criminals and militants using train services were tem- about their tenants with the police, rented accommodation as hideouts. porarily suspended in the Mohammad Masudur Rahman, a A spokesman for the university region, while no abnor- senior police official told Reuters. told Reuters the university was sur- mality was monitored at He said police also arrested a prised. “The authority will provide nuclear power facilities in landlord yesterday for not disclos- all cooperation to the law enforc- Tokai, Ibaraki prefecture, ing information about his tenants ing agency in this investigation,” officials and local media who were also suspected of being he said. said. associated with the attack earlier Bangladesh has suffered a series this month. of attacks on liberal bloggers, uni- Mohammad Nurul Islam, owner versity teachers and members of S Korea and of another house in the city did not religious minorities over the past register information about his ten- year. The government says two Mongolia agree ants and police found grenades and domestic militant groups trying to black clothing in the house, similar replace secular democracy with to trade deal to the clothing worn by the attack- Islamic sharing rule are responsi- ers, police said. ble for the violence. SEOUL: South Korea After appearing in court on Sun- Twenty people including 18 for- and Mongolia yesterday day, they were remanded by police eigners were killed before police agreed to seek a bilateral for eight days, he said. stormed the cafe, rescued 13 hos- free trade pact, Seoul’s They had rented the house for tages and shot five of the attackers presidential office Cheong 22,000 taka ($275) per month, pay- dead. Interior Minister Asaduzza- Wa Dae said. ing two months in advance. man Khan said on Saturday that The agreement was “They used to meet there from investigators had identified the reached during a sum- time to time to make plans and masterminds of the attack and that mit between President they were 7 to 8 members, after the remaining perpetrators would Park Geun-hye and her the attack they fled away,” he said. soon be arrested. Mongolian counterpart Five militants who were killed Some of the assailants had Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, by police after they stormed the attended prestigious schools or Yonhap news agency North Korean tourists pose for a photographer on a viewing platform of the Juche Tower in central cafe on July 1 had rented the apart- universities and had been reported reported. Park is cur- Pyongyang, yesterday. ment along with another person in missing, according to the police. rently in Ulaanbaatar for a a nearby residential area in May and One was the son of a politician. two-day official visit after attending the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) that ended Saturday. During the summit, the two sides also agreed Japanese emperor prepared to abdicate to seek South Korea’s participation in Mongo- lia’s 14 projects, including Anatolia has abdicated. Prime Minister Shinzo Household law. The law only envi- as Emperor Hirohito, 28 years ago. some urban development Abe ducked this political hot potato. sions the monarch’s death and his His popularity with Japanese schemes and infrastruc- “I would refrain from comment- succession by his eldest male child. people was cemented when, as ture programmes to ing given the nature of the issue,” he The law would have to be changed. crown prince, he became the first build power plants and TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Akihito said before boarding an aircraft to But there should still be consid- ruling Japanese royal to marry railways, and expand (pictured) has expressed willingness take him to Mongolia, which is host- erable empathy for Akihito’s plight. a commoner, now the Empress electricity transmission to lay down his burdens and retire, ing the Asia-Europe conference. At age 82, he suffers from a Michiko, whom he met on a tennis networks. The projects but a law that only envisions a mon- Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshi- number of ailments including bouts court at a mountain retreat in 1957. are estimated to be worth arch’s abdication at death may be an hide Suga, the government’s chief with prostrate cancer and heart trou- The duties of the current emperor US$4.49 billion in total. obstacle to the 82-year-old relin- spokesman, said the cabinet had ble. The household staff has tried to include opening parliament, receiv- To support South Korea’s quishing the throne. no present plans to consult with the limit his duties, but there are some, ing foreign ambassadors (and as participation in these National broadcaster NHK emperor on this matter. including religious rites, he can’t eas- Japan has full relations with every projects, the two sides reported earlier this week that the The Imperial Household Agency ily delegate. country in the world except North signed 20 memorandums emperor had expressed a desire to The report threw Japan into flatly denied that Akihito would Moreover, the emperor has per- Korea, there are a lot of them) and of understanding (MOUs), step down in favour of his eldest son, consternation -- although it was abdicate. It is generally agreed that formed his duties as a constitutional being the nation’s griever in disasters mostly over bilateral eco- Crown Prince Naruhito, 56, “in a few commonplace during medieval Emperor Akihito cannot abdicate monarch impeccably since he suc- like the March 2011 earthquake and nomic cooperation. years”. times, no modern Japanese monarch according to the current Imperial ceeded his father, known to the West tsunami in northern Japan. PAKISTAN MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 07 Baloch’s brother ‘not embarrassed’ by killing her

The strangling of Baloch, judged Baloch, believed to be in her Pakistan who called for anti-hon- columnist and activist Aisha as infamous by many in deeply con- twenties and whose real name was our killing legislation. “Activists have Sarawari told reporters yesterday. Baloch rose to fame servative Muslim Pakistan for selfies Fauzia Azeem, rose to fame for her screamed themselves hoarse,” she Her killing “defines yet another for her provocative and videos that by Western standards provocative Facebook posts that said. “When will it stop?” setback for the women of our gen- would appear tame, has prompted a saw her praised by some for break- But many conservatives in the eration... This makes it harder for Facebook posts that wave of shock and revulsion. ing social taboos but condemned by country pushed back, with some women. Period”. saw her praised by Her brother Muhammad Wasim conservatives. arguing online that her family would “Many in Pakistan have laid (pictured) was arrested on late Sat- She was killed on Friday night have had “no choice”. blame for her death on her bold and some for breaking urday night, Multan City police chief at her family’s home near Multan. She posed for selfies with a high- provocative public acts, but for me social taboos but Azhar Akram told reporters, adding Wasim went on the run and was profile mullah in an incident that saw her lifestyle was irrelevant,” said condemned by he confessed to drugging then stran- arrested on late Saturday night in him swiftly rebuked by the country’s Benazir Jatoi, who works with the gling her “for honour”. neighbouring Muzaffargarh district. religious affairs ministry. Aurat Foundation, a local NGO work- conservatives. “Yes of course, I strangled her,” Hundreds of women are mur- She told local media she had ing on women’s legal and political Wasim told reporters at a defi- dered for “honour” every year in received death threats in the wake of empowerment. ant press conference, organised by Pakistan. the controversy, and that her requests “Qandeel has put a face to the police, early yesterday. The killers overwhelmingly walk for protection from authorities had countless ordinary Pakistani women AFP “She was on the ground floor free because of a law that allows been ignored. Baloch’s funeral was that are murdered because society while our parents were asleep on the family of the victim to forgive held early yesterday near her family has given carte blanche to men,” she the roof top,” he continued. the murderer—who is often also a home in southern Punjab. Initially dismissed as a Kim added. “It was around 10.45 pm when relative. A vigil held on late Saturday night Kardashian-like figure, Baloch was Obaid-Chinoy’s film A Girl in the MULTAN: The brother of a murdered I gave her a tablet... and then killed Filmmaker Sharmeemn Obaid- in Lahore was attended by dozens seen by some as empowered in a River: The Price of Forgiveness was Pakistani celebrity said yesterday he her.” Chinoy, whose documentary on of mourners, while an online peti- country where women have fought hailed by Pakistan’s Prime Minis- is “not embarrassed” to have killed Wasim said he acted alone. “I am honour killings won an Oscar earlier tion entitled “No Country for Bold for their rights for decades. ter Nawaz Sharif, who in February her, as Qandeel Baloch’s death not embarrassed at all over what I this year, slammed Baloch’s murder Women” and demanding account- “Qandeel was an extremely astute vowed to push through anti-honour reignited polarising calls for action did,” he said. “Whatever was the case, as symptomatic of an “epidemic” of ability over her death had gone individual who knew that what she killing legislation. against the “epidemic” of honour it (his sister’s behaviour) was com- violence against women in Pakistan. viral by yesterday with hundreds of was doing was more than being the However, No action has been killings. pletely intolerable.” She joined other liberals in signatures. most loved bad girl of Pakistan,” taken since then.

Popularity beyond borders Forum on ITU PM’s adviser asked to brief PTA Asia-Pacific begins today on US lawmakers’ remarks

Internews: Internews did not eliminate alleged terrorist safe havens on its territory. During the proceedings, more ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is hosting than once Pakistan was called one of the biggest telecom events ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Senate manipulative and accused of treat- from today to Ju1y 22. Secretary Chairman Raza Rabbani through ing the US like chumps. General International Telecom- an official correspondence has Rabbani regretted that it had munication Union (ITU) Houlin asked Adviser to the Prime Min- become an unfortunate pattern Zhao will participate in the event. ister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz for US officials to blame Pakistan The event is being organised by to attend the coming session of the for the mistakes made by Ameri- PTA in collaboration with Interna- House and make a statement on the can policy-makers in Afghanistan tional Telecommunication Union remarks made by certain US law- and elsewhere in the Muslim world. (ITU) under the title “ITU PTA Asia- makers about Pakistan’s role in the In this context, he said, it was Pacific Regulators’ Roundtable” and fight against terrorism. not surprising that people of the “ITU PTA International Training “Such callous remarks on vari- Pakistan were now forced to ask Programmeme (ITP) 2016”. ous occasions by the US lawmakers whether “they are dealing with PTA chairman said repre- have become a routine,” Rabbani friends or foes in the American sentatives from 23 countries from said in his letter to the adviser, add- Congress”. Rabbani also expressed Asia Pacific Region will partici- ing that Pakistan’s “parliament concern over growing US influence pate in the event.Houlin Zhao, cannot be a silent bystander to such over Pakistan’s foreign policy. Secretary-General, ITU, Anusha attacks on our integrity, sovereignty On May 12, Rabbani declared Protesters shout slogans during a rally held in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Rahman Khan, Minister of State and national security”. the US a “callous state” and said that Karachi, yesterday. of Information Technology and Earlier, the Senate chairman in “parliament of Pakistan has seri- Telecommunication, Chairman a statement had expressed displeas- ous concerns and reservations” over PTA Dr Syed Ismial Shah, repre- ure over the US legislators’ remarks the nature of relationship between sentatives from telecom mobile and hoped that saner elements in Washington and Islamabad. operators, internet service provid- the US Congress would take notice “The relationship between Paki- Plan under way to ers, academic institutions, banks, of such “irresponsible” statements. stan and the US seems to be driven Afghanistan launches drive ICT entrepreneurs, and com- A number of US Congressmen by giving priority to national secu- mercial companies will attend during a meeting of a house com- rity interests of the US in the region extend Rangers’ inaugural session. mittee had called for cutting off rather than those of Pakistan’s,” he to bring back refugees This’ is the sixth Roundtable all assistance to Pakistan to per- observed while admitting for debate special powers with an initiative to provide ICT suade Islamabad to act against adjournment motions on the US regulators in the region with a Afghan Taliban allegedly using Congress decision to withhold funds Internews to the refugees was not sufficient platform that fosters dynamic and its territory to launch operations earmarked for purchase of F-16 jets Internews and therefore, the Afghan govern- strategic discussions sharing infor- in Afghanistan. by Pakistan. ment would ask the UN agency to mation and practices as well as Some US lawmakers and He regretted that the US did not increase it. debate on possible solutions and witnesses had also suggested “respect Pakistani laws and courts KARACHI: The Sindh prov- PESHAWAR: As the tripartite com- Officials said the 27th meet- opportunities for collaboration declaring Pakistan a state spon- as was the case in Raymond Davis ince government is preparing mission of Pakistan, Afghanistan ing of the tripartite commission in to address emerging regulatory sor of terrorism and imposing [episode] and now the continuous a summary to extend Rangers and the UNHCR is scheduled to meet Bhurban would discuss future plan issues and challenges. economic sanctions if Islamabad demand to free DrShakil Afridi”. deployment in the province along in Bhurban near Murree in Pakistan for the repatriation of refugees in with special powers conferred to tomorrow to discuss the future of Pakistan and registration of undoc- the paramilitary forces in Karachi. millions of refugees living in Paki- umented Afghans. The paramilitary force’s ten- stan, the Afghan government has They said the commission would ure for assisting police and civil launched a national campaign to formally sign a six-month extension administration is due to expire persuade its citizens to return. in stay to the Proof of Registration tomorrow. An official privy to Afghanistan’s ministry of fron- (PoR) card holders. the developments said that home tiers, nations and tribal affairs and Afghan refugees and repatria- department has prepared sum- its diplomatic mission in Peshawar tion minister Hussain AlamiBalkhi maries which will soon be sent have jointly launched the campaign will lead his country’s delegation in to chief minister for his final titled KhpalWatan, Gul Watan (the the meeting and federal minister for approval before sending the same grass is green in my land) which states and frontier regions retired Lt to federal interior ministry, Islam- aimed at enticing their country- Gen Abdul Qadir Baloch Pakistan’s. abad, for notification. men to end refugee life and return The UNHCR will be rep- The last notification to deploy to Afghanistan. resented by its country head, the Rangers in Sindh was issued in The video message has been IndrikaRatwatte. July, 2015, fixing the one-year ten- uploaded on social media ahead of “Extension in the stay of regis- ure of the force with effect from the tripartite commission’s meet- tered refugees is the top issue on the July 20, 2015, to July 19, 2016. ing scheduled to be held in Bhurban. agenda of the commission’s meet- Meanwhile, Rangers policing The Afghan government has ing,” said a source in the Safron powers in Karachi were extended directed its diplomatic mission in ministry. for 77 days with effect from May Pakistan to disseminate the cam- The Afghan government and 4, this year. These powers are also paign through media. UNHCR is stressing for the voluntary going to expire within three days. For the first time in the last two repatriation of refugees. Pakistan Rangers have sent a requisition decades, the Afghan government recently extended the stay of Afghan to federal government seeking spe- has formally launched a campaign refugees until December 2016. cial powers for entire province, but to encourage its citizens to aban- The source said Pakistani del- Sindh government is unwilling to don their refugee life in Pakistan. egation was likely to take the plea do it and has prepared summary Over 1.5 million registered ref- that they were not ready to allow only for Karachi division, informed ugees have been living in Pakistan. refugees to continue their stay an official of home department “Afghanistan needs you (refu- beyond December 2016. requesting anonymity. gees) and requires your contribution Islamabad has adopted a tough “The consultation is still in peace process in your country. stand on the return of registered going on to fix the tenure of pow- Come back and take part in the refugees and alleged that refugee ers. Either two or three months reconstruction of Afghanistan,” camps were being used for subver- policing powers will be given to said Peshawar-based Afghan consul sive activities. Rangers,” he added. general Dr Abdullah WaheedPoyan “Pakistan’s position is very clear. Sindh law adviser Murtaza- while reading out a message. It will ask the Afghan government Wahab refused to comment on “You are our children and can’t to create conducive environment it, but advocate general barrister forget you,” he added. to facilitate return of refugees to ZamirGhumro confirmed that the The envoy said the UNHCR was their country,” he said. The source summary has been put up and giving $400 cash assistance to every said Islamabad would also ask for issue of Rangers special powers refugee on homecoming. increase in cash assistance for the will be resolved soon. He said the assistance paid Afghans returning home. 08 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 VIEWS

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EDITORIAL Louisiana shooting Turkey after the failed coup:

hile details are still emerging about the shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in A newborn democracy which three police officers were killed and three injured, the incident points to the new president. President Erdogan history books, namely in polit- challenges the police in the US are facing as openly accuses Gülen of being During the less than ical science. But this significant Wthey grapple with the issue of racial discrimination against black responsible for nurturing a par- moment in the history of the ten hours of failed Americans at the hands of white police officers. One suspect was allel underground movement region should not be understood also dead in the Louisiana, shooting, while two others are at large. which has infiltrated the military, coup, Turkish citizens as a struggle for power between the police, the media, and the jus- have taught the rebel Islamists and secularists as is the Americans already have a broad picture of where things tice systems and other sectors of case in many countries in the Mus- could be heading. Coming after the killing of five police officers in the Turkish society. This group elements of the army, lim world. In fact the secularists Dallas by an African American earlier this month, which shocked he argues has become ‘cancer- and the rest of the in Turkey have strongly voiced the nation, yesterday’s incident points to the painful fact that it ous’ and is directly responsible world, endless lessons their support for the democrat- hasn’t helped heal the wounds, but only aggravated it. Calls for for destabilising the state. Now ically elected government and Dr Noureddine Miladi in unity, pride,bravery, restraint and harmony by President he has evidence with which to clearly condemned the attempted try them in court. coup. This event should instead be Barack Obama and other political and love of nation and This historical moment has democracy. regarded as part of an attempt by The distrust leaders and organisations after the been symbolic not only to Turkish a few external powers to destabi- and animosity Dallas shooting were widely welcomed, he failed military coup citizens but also to the neighbour- lise the whole region and therefore between but unfortunately, some seem to be in Turkey that took ing countries, and many observers obliterate any possible success for determined to exact revenge. place on the night of across the world. The lessons the Arab Spring. Turkey has been a the police The Dallas shooting happened Friday 15 July 2016 that can be highlighted from this pronouncing a clear condemnation major supporter to the Arab coun- and African during a demonstration held to protest came as a shock to the decisive moment in the history after the coup failed).On an Ameri- tries seeking democratic change Tworld and constituted the most of Turkey are manifold and var- can TV stationanAmerican senator such as Tunisia, Egypt and Syria. Americans the fatal police shooting of two African- challenging moment for the dem- ied, especially for the Arab Spring openly said that ‘we will support The Erdogan government has been will deepen American men whose dying moments ocratically elected government of countries which have gone through any military government in Tur- a strong supporter of the Syrian were captured in shocking video footage Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. similar experiences. key’. That is understandable given legitimate opposition and a stum- after the that went viral online. One of the two The attempt to take over power Firstly, the role of the media part of the American media’s hos- bling block preventing the Iranians Louisiana killed was Alton Sterling, shot by a in the country bypart of the Turk- was a crucial tool in overturn- tility against Muslims. But what is and Russians from overtaking the police officer in Baton Rouge. Tensions ish military would have been ing the attempted coup. While pathetic is the continuous support, region. shooting. considered a major set-back to part of the military managed to until the last minute, of afew Arab International powers have between Baton Rouge police and democratic rule and freedom in take control of the main state TV media outlets for thecoup attempt. probably realised that Turkey has residents have been running high since the country if the coup had suc- station and broadcast their first For instance a few Egyptian media grown out of their control mili- the killing of Sterling, and the area has ceeded. Turkish people have had announcement, PresidentEr- outlets were openly delighted that tarily and economically. Hence it been witnessing several protests since then. decades of dark moments that dogan managed to address the the Turkish government might fall is time to limit its power, strength These shootings again expose the deep fault lines through threatened to destabilisethe state, nation through social media. His down. Some even claimed that and influence. In light of the above society, reviving long-running debates about racial prejudice and through coupsbought about by the call through Face Time to the Erdogan was reportedly seeking it was not strange then that the an epidemic of gun violence. The sincere efforts being undertaken Turkish army, and they tasted the Turkish people,in the first hour of asylum in Germany! Western response to the attempted repercussions throughout the gen- the attempted coup,to take to the However to the credit of the coup was hesitant, came very by the government, the police and other organisations to address erations since before Second World streets remained the most impor- Qatari government, the Emir of late and mostly with no imme- the grievances black Americans will come to naught if individuals War. That is why they overwhelm- tant decision in curbing the will of Qatar proclaimed from the outset diate condemnation. One would try to settle scores by targeting the police. Louisiana Governor ingly rose up against the army, the plotters. his unwavering support to the gov- wonder if a similar attempted John Bel Edwards captured America’s mood when he said: “This defying the tanks in tens of thou- Erdogan appeared about five ernment of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan coup had happened in any part is an unspeakable and unjustifiable attack on all of us at a time sands across the country. times in a span of six hours, in and announced his condemnation of Europe or the Western world. when we need unity and healing.” During the past decade since which he recurrently urged the of the attempted coup. This was Surely NATO would have immedi- the rule of the Justice Party, the public to invade public spaces followed by Morocco and Elnahda ately deployed its utmost military Obama has condemned the shooting, calling it “a cowardly Turkish public have tasted true including Taksim Square, Istan- Party in Tunisia who openly mightto restore a democratically and reprehensible assault”. “These are attacks on public servants, democracy, freedom and rule of bul Airport, The Bosphorus Bridge expressed their shock about this elected government! on the rule of law, and on civilized society, and they have to stop,” law. The country’s economy has and the Television Station. At about attack on democracy and called he said. As he said, the motives of the attackers are not known, developed immensely. The Turk- 8:45 GMT, when it became clear for the Turkish army to respect the Dr Noureddine Miladi is Associate but “there is no justification for violence against law enforcement. ish Lyra gained credibility among that the attempted coup was will of the Turkish people. Professor of Media and Communica- tion. He can be reached via e-mail: None.” Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee international currencies and the doomed to fail,Erdogan addressed Now this failed coup will soon- [email protected] for president, looked for political gains from the incident and country has achieved eye open- Turkish people through Twitter to become a lesson to be taught in ing prosperity in its infrastructure, remain alert in public spaces even immediately saw ‘a lack of leadership’ causing such tragedies. transport system, health service, if everything seemed to be over. But this must also be seen as gun violence. But that debate education and defence. No won- Also while mainstream media is unlikely to gather momentum because the gun lobby is der then that the Turkish public were struggling to catch up with impenetrable and remorseless. have been willing to defend their the dramatic development of the democracy at any cost. events and to find images for their During the less than ten hours news stories, social media were of failed coup, Turkish citizens flooded with rolling news, pictures have taught the rebel elements and footage from various parts of of the army, and the rest of the Istanbul and Ankara which docu- world, endless lessons in unity, mented the events. Quote of the day pride,bravery, and love of nation Secondly, while this event and democracy. Images being remained for few hours the most The macro fundamentals portrayed by international media horrible nightmare for Turkey in of our country are solid. show various scenes of bravery, the year 2016,in which there was We are taking all necessary from unarmed people challeng- an attempt to change democratic ing the military tanks, to throngs rule through military might, the precautions. We are strong of citizens attempting to subdue response from the Western powers with the support of our army soldiers and even helping the was poor to say the least and came people and strengthened police arrest them. with no immediate condemnation. political stability. As of Sunday 17 July, over 6000 The following are a few arrests had been made- of peo- responses during the few Mehmet Simsek ple thought by the government of hours before the coup failure: Turkish Deputy Prime Minister being behind the coup. However UN chief: ‘appeals for calm in the fingers mainly point to the Turkey’;Obama: ‘supports democ- Fethullah Gülen group, as pre- racy in Turkey’;Germany ‘supports Turkish people celebrating their win against the attempted coup. viously suspected by the Turkish democracy in Turkey’, (albeit

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By Steven A. Cook The Washington Post

y the timetable of recent his- tory, Friday’s attempted coup d’état in Turkey was roughly a decade behind schedule. For the better part of 40 years, Bbeginning in 1960, the Turkish military overthrew governments it did not like around once a decade. The almost-20-year interregnum between the last military intervention in 1997 and this weekend’s putsch cre- ated the impression among many in Turkey and the West that the coup era was over. During this period, the ruling Justice and Development Party, known as AKP, and its leader, President Recep Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally near his house in Istanbul after Turkish authorities wrested back ontrolc of the Ataturk airport. Tayyip Erdogan, used both constitutional reforms and dubious criminal prose- cutions of senior officers to bring the Beyond the obvious incompetence of the unambiguous indication that Turks would politics has become an affront to whom remake the judiciary, checks and balances military under control. plotters, who failed to arrest the president no longer submit to the military, no mat- Turks believe themselves to be. on the executive’s power have been greatly This was why it was startling to so and the prime minister (something that’s ter how often they were told it was in Finally, the coup was bound to fail weakened, and corrupt government min- many, especially Turks, when tanks pretty much Coup 101) or establish con- their interests. because of who Erdogan is, what he rep- isters are beyond the reach of the law. Yet appeared on the streets of Istanbul and trol over the media — Erdogan was able to Second, previous coups succeeded resents for his constituents, and what this authoritarian approach didn’t sway fighter jets streaked low across the sky. rally supporters into the streets via Face- because they had significant civil- he has done since coming to power. the president’s voters to back his over- For a few hours, it seemed to those nos- Time, broadcast over CNN Türk — there ian support. When the tanks rolled up The Turkish president is a politician of throw. And the coup plotters wrongly talgic for another era, when the military’s are three related reasons why Erdogan to the Grand National Assembly and uncanny talents who has captured the calculated that their show of force would general staff portrayed itself as the bul- and the AKP have prevailed. prime ministry on September 12, 1980, imagination of roughly half the elector- intimidate Erdogan’s supporters. Once wark against the excesses of Turkey’s First is that Turkey has changed since Turks breathed a sigh of relief because ate that has voted for him in such large Turks took to the streets, they swarmed civilian leaders, that the military had coups seemed a routine feature of the the military promised to bring an end to numbers since 2007. tanks and detained soldiers until police finally returned to its old form and was country’s politics. In previous eras, the the violence between rightist and leftist Around the world, only former Pres- could arrest them. Indeed, as Erdogan said resetting Turkish politics. military could easily intimidate oppo- forces that had taken thousands of lives ident Bill Clinton edges Erdogan in terms Saturday, “There is no power higher than But it was not to be. Although gunfire nents into upholding the secularizing and in the previous four years. of political skill and charisma. To his the power of the people.” could still be heard on Saturday morn- repressive principles of modern Turkey’s The 1997 intervention, sometimes devoted followers, Erdogan has cor- Erdogan has survived and has already ing, Erdogan, who looked shaken upon founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Yet as called the “blank” coup or “post-mod- rected historic wrongs and injustices by portrayed the failed intervention as an returning to Istanbul from his vacation, Turkey has become a more complex soci- ern” coup because the military did not overcoming an insular and undemocratic assault on Turkish democracy. Yet he nevertheless re-established control. Why? ety and the AKP has sought to integrate the actually deploy, was the culmination of secular elite, given life to a new politi- seems to have something other than country globally, the conformity of Kemal- the military’s efforts to cooperate with cal and business class, and established democratic politics in mind. Arriving in ism no longer works. In 1997, many Turks women’s organisations, academics, Turkey as a regional, even global, power. Istanbul, he declared the coup “a gift from welcomed the military’s intervention to cosmopolitan elites, the media and big Yet it is not just how Turks respond to God . . . because this will help us claim Erdogan, who looked shaken upon undermine Turkey’s first experiment with business to destabilise and delegitimise Erdogan on an emotional level that has our military from these members of this returning to Istanbul from his vacation, Islamist-led government. A decade later a coalition government under the lead- made him the most important Turkish gang” — referring to followers of exiled when the military sought to prevent one ership of an Islamist party from which leader since Ataturk, but also the very cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was once a nevertheless re-established control. of the AKP’s founders, Abdullah Gul, from the AKP descends. fact that he has delivered. Since the AKP partner of the AKP, but has more recently Why? Beyond the obvious incompetence becoming president — opposing, among In contrast, on Friday night, the came to power, the Turkish public has become Erdogan’s enemy. of the plotters, who failed to arrest other things, the fact that Gul’s wife wore faction that sought to overturn the gov- enjoyed greater access to health care, bet- The implications are clear: AKP a headscarf — Turks protested, declaring ernment had little popular support. When ter infrastructure, more transportation will now hunt down opponents — real the president and the prime minister that they neither wanted Islamic law nor Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and then options, more money in their wallets and or imagined — with impunity, consol- or establish control over the media — military rule. Erdogan himself called on Turks to defy the opportunity to explore their Muslim idating Erdogan’s already formidable Erdogan was able to rally supporters There had been moments before what they called an “uprising,” and when identities in ways that were unaccepta- personal power and fueling his ambi- when Turks defied the military, but both their supporters, and some detrac- ble in the past. tion to further transform Turkey. Rather into the streets via FaceTime and the 2007 protests that put the military tors, responded, it was only a matter of It is true that over the past several than an opportunity for democracy, the broadcast over CNN Türk. on the defensive and helped pave the time before the government regained years, Turkey has ramped up repres- failed coup will only consolidate Turkey’s way for Gul’s presidency were a rather the upper hand: Military intervention in sion of journalists, the AKP has sought to elected autocracy. Why a hashtag isn’t enough for a revolution in Zimbabwe

frustration at the 36-year reign of Spring. The first is that the role of the young protesters underestimate the requirement of opposition success: Mugabe and his patent inability to military in times of civil unrest is piv- generals’ loyalty to the ruling party a broad and inclusive political strat- resuscitate the failing economy. otal. The second is that social media at their own peril. egy. Hashtag activism and Facebook Indeed, the recent protests and activism can never substitute for It is true that the Zimbabwean posts will never be a substitute for work stoppages have been encour- organized political activity on the military is deeply divided. Personal a well-crafted agenda; nor do they aged by social media activists, most ground. enmities, ethnic rivalries, and dis- offer a successful alternative to on- prominently Pastor Evan Mawarire, Let’s first address the issue of putes over the spoils of corruption the-ground political engagement. founder of the #ThisFlag movement. the military. In all of the 2011 rev- have fragmented the armed forces. In 2011, many Arab cyber- The influential role social media has olutions across the Middle East and The top officers disagree especially activists fulminated online against played underlines the vast spread North Africa, the position adopted by strongly over who should eventually dictatorship and social ills (and in of internet use in Zimbabwe, pri- the armed forces was a crucial fac- succeed the 92-year-old Mugabe. some cases helped to mobilize actual marily on mobile smartphones. It’s tor in determining how the popular Yet the military’s internal divi- physical protests), but few managed By Blessing-Miles Tendi a phenomenon reminiscent of the protests would play out. In Tunisia, sions certainly do not mean that it to devise a workable and unifying Foreign Policy so-called Arab Spring uprisings in for example, the largely apolitical will automatically side with the pro- political agenda for the morning after President Robert 2011, when social media was crit- military refused to act in defense testers calling for Mugabe’s downfall. the collapse of the status quo. ical to inspiring and coordinating of the reigning dictatorship, thus In fact, Mugabe maintains his hold Here the example of Egypt comes Mugabe’s government movements against dictatorship, allowing the revolution to succeed; on power largely because of the to mind once again. The military did is broke, the result of imbabwe is in turmoil. For corruption, poverty, and inequal- in Egypt, the army first allowed the army’s internal divisions, particu- not need long after Mubarak’s down- decades of financial the past two weeks, workers ity. Some have even referred to removal of President Mubarak, then larly among the senior officers, which fall to reassert its control over the have been striking and angry the toppling of Egyptian dictator subsequently intervened to topple prevent them from pulling together political process; online activists had mismanagement, citizens have been taking to Hosni Mubarak as the “Facebook the democratically elected Muslim to form a united front against him. little to offer in the way of effective and so far it has Zthe streets to express their discon- Revolution.” Brotherhood government. Mugabe has also made good alternatives. tent with unpaid public-sector wages, Some Zimbabwean activists, Yet activists in Zimbabwe have so use of his position as commander- For these reasons it is not enough conspicuously failed proliferating corruption, declining buoyed by their recent successes far had little to say about the position in-chief to maintain loyalty among for Zimbabwe’s urban youth to sim- in its desperate living standards, and police injustice. in mobilizing protests, are already of their military on the current unrest the officer corps, using his powers ply oppose the status quo through efforts to find President Robert Mugabe’s govern- proclaiming the dawn of a social - a huge and potentially fateful omis- of patronage to ensure the continued social media. Let’s say that a success- ment is broke, the result of decades media-assisted revolution. This, in sion. The Zimbabwean armed forces payment of salaries despite the gov- ful youth uprising were to remove new sources of of financial mismanagement, and so turn, is prompting many pro-democ- are highly politicized, and have a long ernment’s empty coffers. He has also Mugabe from power tomorrow: international far it has conspicuously failed in its racy commentators and journalists history of close and friendly relations used the intelligence services to sow Who would take over in his wake? financial aid. Failing desperate efforts to find new sources to declare that Mugabe’s rule is in its with the president. Most top military divisions and maintain surveillance What sort of political and economic of international financial aid. Failing final days. officers fought at Mugabe’s side dur- among the generals. Unless Mugabe’s agenda would this new leader have? new support from new support from outside, the coun- These predictions of Mugabe’s ing the 1970s liberation war. Since opponents can develop a strategy to And where are the voices of Zimba- outside, the country’s try’s economic collapse is almost sure imminent downfall are wrong. The 2000, many senior officers have bring a decisive majority of senior bwe’s rural youth, who despite their economic collapse to accelerate. reason is quite simple: the angry expressed strong support for the rul- military officers over to their side, numerical majority, have played a Many disgruntled citizens — par- urban social media activists and ing ZANU-PF party whenever it faced even the most effective social media marginal role in online activism, is almost sure to ticularly urban young people — have pro-democracy pundits have failed a strong electoral challenge from the campaign will be for naught. since social media use is less wide- accelerate. turned to social media, venting their to absorb two key lessons of the Arab opposition. Cyber-activists and angry Then there is the other spread in the countryside?

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Saved `3.5bn Herding goats Burglary of gas machinery on 5 flyovers: foiled

AGARTALA: At least six thieves were arrested as Kejriwal police and ONGC officials jointly busted a big pilfer- age and averted a major accident in Tripura, offi- burden on businessmen. cials said here, yesterday. “We saved hundreds of crore However, the state We saved hundreds and as a result we slashed the tax owned Oil and Natural of crores and as a rates. Another good thing that hap- Gas Corporation incurred pened was that tax collection went a loss of `2.5 crore yes- result we slashed the up after we reduced the tax rates,” terday as the thieves tax rates. Another he added. damaged machineries at The Chief Minister also said that a drilling site at Gabordih, good thing that his government priority was on four 25km east of here. happened was tax sectors -- education, health, elec- “The burglars have collection went up tricity and water. A herder shepherds his goats across the parched bed of a lake on a hot day at Bhunerheri village, tried to take away huge “We have worked on various some 12km from Patiala in northern Punjab state, yesterday. machineries, valua- after we reduced the things but our main priority is on ble parts of important tax rates: Kejriwal four sectors -- education, health, machines and damaged electricity and water. We believe drilling equipments,” an that spending on health and edu- ONGC Executive direc- cation is not an expenditure but an tor SC Soni said in a investment,” he said. statement. IANS “When our youth is educated, TRS to raise HC bifurcation issue Acting on a tip-off, the the government would not have state police and ONGC to worry about development, the officials reached the spot youth will themselves develop the IANS leader K. Kesava Rao and all MPs states like Uttarakhand, Chhattis- and caught the thieves NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind country. Therefore, we doubled the discussed the strategy to be adopted garh and Jharkhand were formed, while they were trying to Kejriwal yesterday said that the gov- budget on education by 100 per cent by the party during the session. high courts were set up within in remove the machinery. ernment has saved over `3.5bn in and health by 50 per cent,” Kejri- TRS leader in Lok Sabha, A. P. 15 days but in case of Telangana it “Apart from damaging building five flyovers across the wal noted. The government has HYDERABAD: The Telangana Rash- Jitender Reddy told reporters after has been delayed for over two years. huge properties of ONGC, national capital since the Aam launched a dedicated website, talk- tra Samithi (TRS) will raise the the meeting that bifurcation of Our demand is that it should not be the incident delayed the Aadmi Party (AAP) took charge in toak.com, through which people can demand for immediate bifurcation the high court will be top on their delayed any further,” he said. plans to connect the February 2015. directly ask questions to the Chief of the high court during the monsoon agenda. He said the party’s strat- The delay in bifurcation of high wells with the gas collect- “There were some under con- Minister. A dedicated twitter handle, session of Parliament beginning egy in both the houses of Parliament court recently led to protest and ing stations (GCS) by at struction flyovers in Delhi when “@TalkToAK_” has also been created today, the party said. would depend on the government’s strike by lawyers across Telangana. least a month. Moreover, a we took over. We completed those for the programme. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar response over the long pending Reddy said the TRS would con- major accident could have projects before schedule and saved This move holds importance as Rao directed party MPs to press for demand. tinue to extend issue-based support happened due to possible over `3.5bn. This was unprec- the AAP is gearing up for assem- an early bifurcation of the high court High Court of judicature at to the NDA government. The regional gas leakage from the site edented. In our country, every bly elections in Goa, Punjab and and for addressing other pending Hyderabad is currently serving as party will support GST bill in the as the miscreants dam- government project is delayed by Gujarat. issues in Andhra Pradesh Reorgan- the common high court for both Tel- Parliament. aged the machineries.” years. But we changed all of it,” said People can also call on 011- isation Act. angana and Andhra Pradesh. The TRS MPs will also seek Kejriwal during his inaugural inter- 23392999 to converse with Rao presided over a meet- Reddy said though two years central assistance for state govern- active session “Talk to AK”. Kejriwal or directly message ing of TRS parliamentary party in have passed since formation of ment’s flagship schemes like Mission Accident victim He said that the government on 91-8130344141 to share their New Delhi on Sunday. The meeting, Telangana state, the high court Kakatiya, Mission Bhagiratha and also slashed tax rates to reduce the opinions. attended by parliamentary party has not been bifurcated. “When Harithaharam. likely to be buried in US NEW DELHI: The body of an Indian man, who died Nine held over Pune in a road accident in the US earlier this month, is likely to be buried as his wife is in coma and can- ‘Goldman’ murder not give consent for his cremation. External Affairs Min- ister Sushma Swaraj said IANS Amol alias Balli K. Pathare, 24, yesterday that Indian Con- \ Shailesh S. Walke, 26, Vishal D. sul General in New York Parkhe, 32, Nivrutti alias Baluk- Riva Ganguly has pro- ishan Walke, 35 and Pramod S. posed that the body of PUNE: Police yesterday said Pune’s Dholpuria, 23. Chandan Gavai, who multi-millionaire Datta D Phuge According to police, around 10 died along with his par- was beaten to death by his son’s p.m. on Thursday night, one of the ents when a pickup truck friends after luring him to a fake prime accused, Atul Mohite, organ- crashed into their car in birthday party because Phuge ised a fake birthday party and gave New York on July 4, be reportedly owed them `150,000. a reminder call to Shubham asking buried till his wife Mani- Known as ‘Pimpri Goldman’, him to bring his father for the bash. sha Surwade came out of Phuge was attacked with a sickle, Mohite also told Shubham to coma. swords, knives and rods and then pick up 10 biryani parcels and two IT professional bludgeoned to death with large cigarette packets en route to the Gavai, 38, and his par- stones near Dighi here on Friday party. Shubham conveyed the mes- ents Kamalnayan Gavai, morning, shocking Pune, particu- sage to his father and went to pick 74, and Archana Gavai, larly its wealthy lot. up the food parcels in his car with 60, were killed when a Moving swiftly, police appre- a friend, Rohan Panchal. pickup truck crashed into hended five of the accused, all When they came to the party their car while they were youths, based on the statement of spot, they saw Mohite and others returning after watching the victim’s 21-year old son Shub- attacking his father. . But it was too Fourth of July fireworks. Kashmiri women walk past Indian paramilitary troopers during the ninth day of a curfew, in Srinagar, ham D Phuge. Another four were late. A profusely bleeding and hide- The truck driver also yesterday. arrested on Saturday. A man- ously mangled Phuge, who had been died on the spot. Both hunt is on for at least three other brutally attacked, was breathing his vehicles burst into flames accomplices. last in that isolated spot. Stunned immediately after the All the nine accused were pro- by the turn of events, Shubham and accident which happened duced on Saturday before the Panchal called the police control at Yaphank in Suffolk Curfew continues in Kashmir Khadki magistrate who remanded and informed them even as Mohite county, New York. The them to police custody till July 21. and around 10 others escaped in the family hails from Kalyan. The five nabbed on Friday are darkness. IANS the valley. Shops and businesses no newspaper could hit the stands remained shut even as at some for the second day on Sunday. The places, grocers had partially opened government has asked newspaper their shops in the morning. owners to suspend publications till SRINAGAR: Curfew and a sepa- People complained that their Tuesday. Odisha celebrates ‘Rasagola Dibasa’ ratist-called shutdown continued stocks of groceries and other food But their online editions con- for the 10th day yesterday, crip- items have dried up. The valley is tinued. Cable television operations pling normal life across the restive suffering severely due to a shortage were allowed on Saturday evening Kashmir Valley with the govern- of essentials, including medicines. after remaining suspended for a day. IANS Jagannath offers the sweet to to the department,” said Science and ment ordering schools and colleges The government on Sunday But Pakistan-based TV channels and appease his wife Laxmi, who was Technology Minister Pradeep Kumar to close for one more week amid an extended the school and college two private Indian channels were upset after Jagannath went on the Panigrahi. information blackout due to a ban summer vacations for one more not allowed through cable TV. nine-day Rath Yatra to his aunt’s The expert committee in its on local newspapers. week till July 24. The education insti- Mobile phone internet and call BHUBANESWAR: People in Odi- house. While people took to social report said the sweet was cited in Police said no fresh violence was tutions were scheduled to reopen on operations remained suspended in sha yesterday celebrated ‘Rasagola media to celebrate ‘Rasagola Dibasa’, “Dandee Ramayana”, the Odia adap- reported from the valley which has Monday after more than two-week parts of the valley. Mobile phone Dibasa’ while the state government noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik tation of the Valmiki Ramayana by been battling the deadliest unrest in summer and Eid vacations. operations without any internet claimed to have found evidence created a sand art at Puri beach on sage poet Balarama Das, the eld- years triggered by the July 8 killing “The summer vacations in the facility are, however, continuing on about the origin of the syrupy sweet the occasion. Meanwhile, the state est of the Panchasakhas in the 15th of top Hizbul Mujahideen com- schools and colleges of the valley post-paid mobile phones provided in the state. government claimed that it had century. mander Burhan Wani. have been extended by one week,” by the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Lim- Following the sweet battle with found a new evidence about the ori- Further, Dandee Ramayana has “The situation in the val- Education Minister Naeem Akhtar ited (BSNL). neighbouring West Bengal over its gin of Rasagola in the state, and it featured in World e-Book of 1921 ley remained more or less under announced here. Train services between Baram- origin, some youngsters and sweet would apply to get the Geographi- published by Calcutta University. control,” a police spokesper- The decision was taken in view ulla and Banihal town in the Jammu traders observed, for the second year cal Indication (GI) tag for the sweet. Historians in West Bengal believe son told IANS. But the continuous of the ongoing unrest in the valley region also remained suspended. in succession, the day on the occa- “We have collected authen- that the sweet was invented in the restrictions, which were imposed that has left more than 40 people All recruitment interviews sion of Lord Jagannath’s “Niladri tic evidence about the origin of the state in 1868 by iconic confectioner immediately after Wani’s killing, dead in the last 10 days of street scheduled for the next four days Bije” (return to the temple after sweet in Odisha before 1500 AD. Nobin Chandra Das, whose son later along with his two militant aides, violence. Amid the information have been canceled by the state Pub- annual Rath Yatra). The expert committee constituted founded the famous sweetmeat have paralyszed normal life in blackout forced by the government, lic Service Commission. During Niladri Bije, Lord for this has submitted the evidence chain K.C. Das. INDIA MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 11 National interest should be above all: PM

IANS “Important bills, including the “We are talking to all parties and is still awaiting a “concrete response” GST Bill, are to be taken up during the will talk in future as well on the GST from the government on its concerns Referring to monsoon session beginning tomor- and other bills. We want to create a over the GST bill, and also accused introduction of GST, row (Monday),” the prime minister consensus,” he said. the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of NEW DELHI: Stressing that national said expressing hope that there would “In today’s (Sunday) meeting, stalling the proposed law for years. interest should be kept above all, Modi noted that the be meaningful discussions and out- the government told various politi- “The GST issue was not discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pic- issue was not about comes during the coming session. cal leaders that we want to run the in this meeting... with regard to the tured) yesterday sought cooperation Referring to introduction of house and need their support in this three issues raised by us, the gov- from opposition parties for smooth which government GST, he noted that the issue was not regard. All parties, including the ernment is still to revert to us with conduct of business during the mon- would get the credit about which government would get Congress, said they will support us its response. There have been inter- soon session of parliament. the credit for its introduction but the in running the house and support the mittent discussions but it is not the At an all-party meeting called for its introduction bill’s passage. bills on merit. We will create a con- solution. by Parliamentary Affairs Minister but the bill’s passage. Responding to suggestions from sensus,” he said. “We are still awaiting a concrete Ananth Kumar, he also welcomed some leaders for increasing the sit- Earlier, Leader of Opposition in response. The Congress gave birth to suggestions for extending the sittings tings of Parliament, Modi said he the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad the GST bill. It has been held up in of parliament, an official statement “We represent both the people welcomed the suggestion and urged said the Congress will not “obstruct” parliament by the BJP for 4-5 years. here said. and parties and there is a need to them to ensure proper utilisation of parties desired smooth functioning the passage of any bill, adding it will We believe the GST is in the country’s It said he urged all the politi- keep national interest above anything the available time. of parliament. He also said that the support any bill that is in the coun- interest, it cannot be a flawed GST,” cal parties to keep national interest else,” Modi said, calling for passage Terming the meeting “fruit- government will talk to all opposi- try’s interest. Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scin- above any other considerations. of important bills including the GST. ful”, Ananth Kumar said all tion parties on the GST bill. The Congress, meanwhile, said it dia told the media after the meeting.

Painted wonder Country’s first e-court opened 1,889 pilgrims IANS leave for

HYDERABAD: India’s first e-court was yesterday opened at High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, Amarnath Yatra which is the common high court for the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurating the e-court, Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur said Telangana and And- JAMMU: Despite unrest in hra Pradesh were first two states in the country to be chosen for Integrated Criminal Justice System Jammu and Kashmir, the (ICJS) project. Amarnath Yatra contin- While noting that the two states made lot of progress in technology, he said it was one of the ued yesterday as another reasons for the decision to launch the ICJS, a “system which is going to integrate police stations with batch of 1,889 pilgrims the courts, with jails, with the prosecution and with the forensic science laboratories”. left here for the valley. Justice Lokur, who heads the e-Committee of the Supreme Court, said modalities of the system “Another batch of will be worked out at a meeting scheduled on July 28, and he was impressed with the e-court at 1,889 yatris (pilgrims) Hyderabad High Court. left Bhagwati Nagar “It is not only the e-court in the sense it is fully computerised but it also a paperless court. We Yatri Niwas in Jammu for spent few minutes understanding the system and I tried my hand at using the technology. It’s the valley in 56 vehicles extremely user friendly. I will encourage all judges to try it,” he said today,” a police officer “During this coming week I am going to try and introduce this in Supreme Court as well. If it hap- said. pens in the Supreme Court, you (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh high court) can take all credit for it,” “The batch of pilgrims he said. Stating that technology today is much better, he exuded confidence that all judges will be comprises 1,422 males, able to use it easily. He hoped that there will be more e-courts in near future. 333 females and 128 sad- Justice Lokur said a huge amount of progress has been made in this high court over couple of hus, besides children.” The years due to the keen interest taken by the chief justice. fleet of vehicles carrying “Things dramatically changed over last 3 or 4 years. The team effort led to this change. The the pilgrims is escorted by e-committee trying to supplement this team effort,” he added. security forces, the police He said the purpose of e-courts was to ensure speedy justice for the litigants. He stressed the officer said. So far, over need to appoint staff for paperless courts and advised judges to focus on online data entry. 1,35,000 pilgrims have High court incharge Chief Justice Dilip B. Bhosale, judges of the high court and senior officials had ‘Darshan’ inside the were present. cave shrine, which is sit- uated at 3,888 metres above mean sea level in the Himalayas in Kashmir. Twelve yatris have died of natural causes Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM during the pilgrimage so far.

IANS Khandu said age is never going to Earlier, Tuki resigned as Con- A man walks past a mural painted on a wall in New Delhi, 35 die and nine be an issue in his governance and gress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, yesterday. he will run the state administration and proposed the name of Khandu missing in ITANAGAR: Congress legisla- very well if he has the support of all as the next CLP leader. The proposal tor Pema Khandu was yesterday his legislators. was supported by all the 44 legisla- MP floods sworn in as the new Chief Minister Former Chief Minister Khaliko tors, including 15 Congress and 29 of Arunachal Pradesh, becoming the Pul said: “I wish all the best to Pema dissident Congress legislators who BHOPAL: Thirty-five per- youngest lawmaker to head a state in Khandu... we’ll co-operate with him had joined the People’s Party of Aru- sons have died so far, the country.The 37-year-old Khandu, for the development of Arunachal nachal (PPA) in February. Congress will nine are missing and son of former Chief Minister Dorjee Pradesh.” Present at the ceremony The 44 legislators also include thousands have had to Khandu, was administered the oaths were former Chief Minister Nabam former CM Kalikho Pul, who leave their homes due to of office and secrecy by acting Gov- Tuki and Speaker of the state legisla- unseated Tuki and became the Chief floods in Madhya Pradesh ernor Tathagata Roy at a ceremony tive assembly Nabam Rebia, besides Minister in February. Khandu, who caused by heavy mon- in the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bha- senior Congress leaders. has passed out from Hindu Col- support bills on soon rains over the past van here. Tuki resigned from his post to lege of Delhi University, started his two weeks, officials here On the occasion, legislator make way for Pema Khandu in a bid career in the construction business said yesterday. Chowna Mein also took oath as to get the support of the rebel leg- and played a vital role in assisting his Over 300,000 people Deputy Chief Minister. Speaking islators who had defected from the father Dorjee Khandu in his develop- have been affected by the to reporters after the ceremony, Congress to unseat Tuki. mental initiatives for the state. merit basis: Azad floods, including about 8,000 who had to leave their inundated homes to IANS Azad said. take shelter in 27 tempo- Communist Party of India- rary relief camps provided In memory of the victims Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram by the state government, Yechury said the issue of the GST the officials said. NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition bill cannot be settled between the About 2500 houses in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Congress and the ruling Bharatiya have been seriously dam- Azad said yesterday that the Con- Janata Party (BJP) alone. aged by the floods, gress will not “obstruct” the passage “As far as the GST Bill is con- according to official data. of any bill in the upcoming mon- cerned, it’s not a matter to be settled Of the 51 districts of soon session of parliament, and will bilaterally between BJP and Con- Madhya Pradesh, 23 have support any legislation that is in the gress. I have been requesting the been affected by the interest of the nation. government since two years to call floods. Officials said 33 Speaking to reporters ahead of an all-party meet to discuss the districts received above an all party-meeting called by the GST bill and listen to our concerns average rains, 14 average, government, Azad did not clarify the to form consensus,” Yechury said. and four received below party’s stand on the much-awaited Keen on passing the GST bill, average rains from June 1 Goods and Services Tax bill, which the government has been holding to July 16. tops the government’s priority list in a series of meetings with opposition State capital Bhopal the session, which opens on Monday. leaders, which included a meeting accounts for the largest “Congress will support any between Finance Minister Arun Jait- number of flood-affected bill which is in the interest of the ley with Azad and deputy leader people, including five who nation, people and growth. We will Anand Sharma on Thursday. lost their lives. Panna and let the bills pass on basis of merit, This is also the first parliament Jabalpur districts account we do not obstruct passage of bills,” session since Ananth Kumar has for the largest number -- he said. He also said the Congress been made the new Parliamen- seven each -- of people will raise the issue of the situation tary Affairs Minister. A veteran BJP who died in the floods. in Jammu and Kashmir and also leader, Ananth Kumar is known Among the nine who slammed the Centre for targeting for his management skills and for are missing are five young state governments under “opposi- sharing good relations with several men who were swept tion parties”. opposition leaders. Ananth Kumar off by the swollen Tamsa “Situation in Jammu and Kash- also has a new Minister of State for river in Rewa district. They Students take part in a prayer meeting in memory of the victims of a truck attack in the French city mir is a very serious issue, it must Parliamentary Affairs in S.S. Ahlu- were picnicking on the of Nice, at the Mahatma Gandhi International School (MGIS) in Ahmedabad, yesterday. be discussed in parliament and the walia, who too is known for good river bank. government should be answerable,” equations with opposition leaders. 12 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 EUROPE

UK minister seeks 1 dead as gunmen take hostages in Armenia ‘generous’ deal

demanding release of Zhirair Sef- for EU citizens ilyan, an opposition politician The presidency said arrested last month for alleged pos- and Britons security forces were session of firearms and who was accused in the past of plotting a vio- in “full control” of lent overthrow of the government. Reuters the situation, but They issued a video showing sev- eral men in flak jackets and armed the drama was still with Kalashnikovs as well as several LONDON: Britain’s Brexit min- going on after about hostages being held inside police build- ister said he wanted a generous ing and issued a statement calling for settlement for Britons living in the 12 hours and police Armenians to take to the streets. EU and for Europeans in Britain said they were One of the gunmen said on social after the country voted to leave holding talks with media the hostages included two sen- the 28-nation bloc, but declined ior police chiefs. to fully guarantee the rights of EU the gunmen. Armenia’s National Security citizens. Service said one policeman was David Davis, who has said killed and two others wounded Britain should begin the formal AFP after the gunmen stormed the sta- process of leaving the EU by trig- tion in Yerevan’s Erebuni district at gering Article 50 in early 2017, dawn and held a number of hostages said yesterday that the rights of “under the threat of violence”. EU citizens living in Britain should YEREVAN: An armed group stormed “The law enforcement agencies be agreed along with those of Brit- a police station in Armenia’s capi- are in full control of the situation and ons in Europe. tal Yerevan yesterday, killing one are taking all necessary measures to “I want to see a generous policemen and taking more hostage, resolve it,” the presidency said about settlement for the people here demanding release of a jailed oppo- 12 hours after the standoff began. already because they didn’t pick Armenian police detain an opposition supporter, artist Niko Aghangegyan, next to a police checkpoint sition leader and the resignation of Nikol Pashinyan, a lawmaker this circumstance,” Davis told Sky blocking the streets to Erebuni police station, in Yerevan, yesterday. President Serzh Sarkisian. who met the hostage-takers, told News yesterday. The presidency said security forces journalists that the group was hold- “We want to do that at the were in “full control” of the situation, ing eight officers hostage but had Egiazaryan and Yerevan deputy as we can,” another gunman said in supporters were arrested in June same time as we get a similarly but the drama was still going on after released one who was suffering from police chief Colonel Valeri Osipyan the video statement. after the authorities said they were generous settlement for British about 12 hours and police said they high blood pressure. were among the hostages. Military and police cordons were preparing a plot to seize government citizens living in the EU,” he said. were holding talks with the gunmen. “We demand the release of “We are doing this for you. Peo- blocking streets around the Erebuni buildings and telecommunication Davis said he backed the “The police have necessary Zhirair Sefilyan, we will only obey ple, take to the streets!” one of the station with vehicles including an facilities in Yerevan. rights of those living and working means and we will take pre-emp- his orders. Sarkisian must resign,” gunmen, Areg Kuregyan said in the armoured personnel vehicle, a jour- A fierce government critic, Sef- in Britain and expected all citizens tive, swift action to liquidate them if one of the group’s members, Var- video. “We demand the release of all nalist witnessed. ilyan was arrested in 2006 over calls to be well-protected. However, they do not listen to our calls,” Hunan uzhan Avetisyan, wrote on Facebook. political prisoners.” Sefilyan, the leader of small for “a violent overthrow of the gov- he suggested that there could be Pogosyan, a deputy police chief, said. He said Armenia’s deputy “Join us! For now, we are holding opposition group the New Armenia ernment” and jailed for 18 months. limits if there is an increase in The attackers said they were police chief General Major Vardan the positions. We will stand as long Public Salvation Front, and six of his He was released in 2008. immigration from the 27 remain- ing EU countries before Brexit occurs. “One way of dealing with it Britain reaffirms could be saying OK, only people 2 more arrests in Nice; 49 dead still not identified arriving before a certain date get this protection,” he said, declin- commitment to ing to fully guarantee the rights AP reporters on a visit to the city. — but officials have provided no have been set up on the westbound of those already in Britain. Gibraltar The Paris prosecutor’s office said details about their identities. lane of the road where the victims Border control was an only 35 bodies have been defini- Investigators are hunting for were mowed down by Bouhlel. Some important theme in the June 23 post-Brexit tively identified so far, carried out possible accomplices to Bouhlel, a areas are still stained by blood. referendum in which 52 percent NICE: French authorities detained by specialists with a judicial official 31-year-old Tunisian who had lived Joggers, bikers and sunbath- of those who voted backed leav- two more people yesterday and present. That left 49 bodies still with- in Nice for years. ers cruised down the pedestrian ing the European Union, however Reuters released estranged wife of the slain out identification. Touraine also said The Islamic State group claimed walkway along the glistening Med- any limitations could be a concern Nice truck attacker from custody as one of the hospitalised wounded still responsibility for the attack, but it’s iterranean Sea yesterday, where for Britain’s largest firms, many they tried to determine whether he has not been identified. unclear whether Bouhlel had con- well-wishers placed flowers, French of which have spoken in favour LONDON: Foreign Secretary Boris had been an Islamic extremist or just A man and a woman were crete links to the group. flags, stuffed animals and candles for of free movement. Johnson reaffirmed Britain’s com- a very angry man. detained yesterday morning in Nice, French authorities believe that the victims. Davis, who said his newly cre- mitment to Gibraltar and said it The Bastille Day carnage according to an official with the Paris something may have changed. Prime The site is also becoming a plat- ated Department for Exiting the would fully involve the territory wrought by Mohamed Lahouaiej prosecutor’s office, which oversees Minister Manuel Valls told the Jour- form for anger at the attacker. Pained European Union currently has 40 in its discussions with European Bouhlel on the seafront of this south- national terrorism investigations. nal du Dimanche newspaper that and outraged epitaphs have been staff but will grow to a “couple of Union following last month’s vote ern Mediterranean city claimed Shortly afterward, Bouhlel’s authorities “now know that the killer written in blue marker on stones hundred”, said Britain will now be to leave the bloc. the lives of at least 84 people and estranged wife, who was arrested on radicalised very quickly.” placed where police shot him dead. able to negotiate better trade deals Johnson told Chief Minister wounded 202, including many tour- Friday, was released from custody, “(IS) is encouraging individuals A woman asked if she could put and also keep access to the Euro- Fabian Picardo in London that ists from other countries. according to an official in the Paris unknown to our services to stage a yellow potted plant there, una- pean single market. Britain would never agree to the About 85 people remained hos- prosecutor’s office. She is the mother attacks ... that is without a doubt the ware of the significance of the spot. “It will keep its access, but people of Gibraltar being trans- pitalised yesterday , and of those, of Bouhlel’s three children and was in case in the Nice attack,” he said. A man nearby declared “Never here.” whether it keeps tariff-free access ferred to sovereignty of another 18 including a child were still in the process of divorcing him. Nice’s famous Promenade des An argument ensued, with other is the issue and ...that is what we state against their wishes, the For- life-threatening condition, Health In total, six people now remain in Anglais, the site of the slaughter, has passers-by saying that his family are aiming for,” the Brexit minis- eign Office said in a statement. Minister Marisol Touraine told custody relating to the truck attack reopened. Memorials for the dead deserved respect. ter added. Last month acting Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Gar- cia-Margallo said Spain would seek to jointly govern Gibraltar with Brit- ain following the Brexit vote. For the precious lives Greece charges coup asylum The peninsula on Spain’s south coast, a British territory since 1713 known to its 30,000 residents seekers with illegal entry as “the Rock”, is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations. Spain has long claimed AFP shooting against them”. sovereignty over the enclave. Marinaki added the soldiers — Johnson said: “The people of feared for safety of themselves and Gibraltar have repeatedly and over- their families. whelmingly expressed their wish to ALEXANDROUPOLI, GREECE: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut remain under British sovereignty Eight Turkish military officers who Cavusoglu said Ankara had asked and we will respect their wishes. fled to Greece by helicopter after a Athens to send the officers, includ- “We will never enter into failed coup were charged yesterday ing two majors, back following arrangements under which the by a prosecutor with illegal entry Friday night’s challenge to Presi- people of Gibraltar would pass and violating Greek airspace, their dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule under the sovereignty of another lawyer said. by discontented soldiers. Erdogan state against their wishes. The men, who sought asylum in spoke late on Saturday by phone “Furthermore the UK will Greece, arrived by military helicopter with Greek Prime Minister Alexis not enter into any process of sov- on Saturday after sending a distress Tsipras and thanked him for his ereignty negotiations with which signal to authorities at the airport in stance during the failed uprising. Gibraltar is not content. We will the northern city of Alexandroupolis. Tsipras had expressed his “sup- continue to take whatever action They were prosecuted for ille- port for the democratically elected” is necessary to safeguard Gibraltar, gal entry into Greece, their lawyer, Turkish government. its people and its economy includ- Ilia Marinaki said, adding they will According to Athens News ing maintaining a well-functioning Belgian police officers patrol at the Midi Fair, one of the oldest summer events in Brussels, Belgium. appear in court today. She added that Agency, Tsipras told Erdogan the Gibraltar-Spain border.” The country is on high alert following truck attack in Nice, France. they remained under arrest and had procedure for Turkish asylum seek- not made contact with their families. ers will be swift but in line with The asylum seekers insist international law and human rights they took no part in the putsch treaties. Early yesterday, the Black- and fled to Greece to save their hawk helicopter the asylum seekers Two years on, Ukraine villagers mourn at MH17 crash site lives “when policemen started had used was flown back to Turkey.

AFP flight from Amsterdam to Kuala small fragments of the jet’s wreck- perpetrators of this tragedy must Lumpur fell to the ground in 2014. age in the nearby forests, she said. be punished”. Some youngsters from the vil- Some of the small pieces of “Jointly with our partners, we are lage—still controlled by pro-Russian wreckage that have not yet been doing everything necessary to bring PETROPAVLIVKA, UKRAINE: Doz- separatists fighting pro-Western gov- handed over to Dutch investigators those guilty to justice,” Poroshenko ens of villagers carried flowers and ernment forces—also carried paper were stacked outside Voloshina’s said in a statement on his website. lit candles yesterday at the site in planes in memory of children killed office to mark the anniversary. The separatist authorities deny rebel-held eastern Ukraine where in the downing of the plane. The majority of the dead were responsibility, saying that Ukrainian flight MH17 crashed two years ago, “Some of the relatives of people Dutch citizens and many relatives forces were to blame for the attack. killing all 298 people on board. who were killed phoned us and asked are planning legal action against the The European Union in early July About 60 people joined the vigil us to find things that were valuable airline and others they blame for the formally extended damaging eco- on the small square of the village of for them, for example, the toys that downing of MH17, including separa- nomic sanctions against Russia by Petropavlivka where some of the belonged to children aboard,” village tists and their backers. six months due to lack of progress Two of the eight Turkish officers escorted by police officers in remains and personal belongings of council head Natalia Voloshina said. Ukrainian President Petro Poro- in resolving the conflict in eastern passengers on the Malaysia Airlines Local residents continue to find shenko yesterday vowed that “the Ukraine. Alexandroupoli, northern Greece, yesterday. AMERICAS MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 13 Three officers dead and 3 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting

“Rest assured, every resource all “law enforcement professionals” available to State of Louisiana will had been taken. A police officer with One suspect in the Gunman kills be used to ensure perpetrators are a long gun was blocking the parking shooting was killed brought to justice,” Edwards said. lot at the emergency room. Of the two two in Florida The shooting took place at a gas who survived the shooting, one is in and law enforcement station near a fitness centre on Air- critical condition and the other is in officials believe two hospital line Highway, Baton Rouge Police Cpl. fair condition. L’Jean Mckneely Junior said. The slain Officers and deputies from the others might still be shooter’s body was next door, outside Baton Rouge Police Department at large. AFP a fitness centre. Police said they were and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office using a specialised robot to check for were involved, according to Hicks. explosives near the body. Police-community relations in MIAMI: A gunman fatally shot Yesterday afternoon, more than Baton Rouge have been especially AP an elderly patient and a hospi- a dozen police cars with lights flash- tense since the killing of 37-year-old tal employee in an apparently ing were massed near a commercial Alton Sterling, a black man killed by random attack inside a Flor- area of car dealerships and chain white officers earlier this month after ida hospital early yesterday, restaurants on Airline Highway, not a scuffle at a convenience store. The BATON ROUGE: Three law enforce- police said. far from police headquarters. Police killing was captured on video and ment officers were killed and three “Victims are an elderly armed with long guns on the road circulated widely on the internet. others wounded yesterday morn- female patient, & female hos- stopped at least two vehicles driv- Over the weekend, thousands of ing in a shooting near a gas station pital employee. unk motive,” ing away from the scene and checked people took to the streets in Baton in Baton Rouge, less than two weeks the Titusville Police Depart- their trunks and vehicles before Rouge to condemn Sterling’s death. after a black man was shot and killed ment said on Twitter. allowing them to drive away. Authorities arrested about 200 peo- by police here, sparking nightly pro- The shooting took place That area was about a quarter of a ple over the three-day weekend. tests across the city. on the third floor of the mile from a gas station where almost Michelle Rogers, 56, said the Law enforcement vehicles block access to Airline Highway near the One suspect in the shooting was Parrish Medical Centre in nightly protests had been taking place pastor at her church had led prayers scene of a fatal shooting of police officers in Baton Rouge, yesterday. killed and law enforcement officials Titusville —64 km east of against the recent police shooting. yesterday for Sterling’s family and believe two others might be at large, Orlando—local police said. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don police officers, asking members of said Casey Rayborn Hicks, a spokes- Police arrested the gun- Coppola told journalists earlier the the congregation to stand up if they husband drove near the scene, but “For the second time in two woman for East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s man at the hospital, local officers were rushed to a local hospi- knew an officer. were blocked at an intersection weeks, police officers who put their Office. The city was on high alert. television station WFTV tal. Coppola said authorities are asking Rogers said an officer in con- closed down by police. lives on the line for ours every day The shooting — just before 9 am, reported. The authorities have people to stay away from the area. gregation hastily left the church, “I can’t explain what brought us were doing their job when they were less than 1 mile from police head- not yet identified him. Multiple police units were sta- and a pastor announced that here,” she said. “We just said a prayer killed in a cowardly and reprehensi- quarters — comes amid spiraling tioned at Our Lady of the Lake “something had happened.” in the car for the families.” ble assault,” Obama said. “These are tensions across the city — and the Governor John Bel Edwards Regional Medical Centre, where “But he didn’t say what. Then Meanwhile, President Barack attacks on public servants, on the rule country — between the black com- rushed to the hospital where the shot spokeswoman Ashley Mendoza said we started getting texts about offic- Obama condemned the shooting as of law and on civilized society, and munity and police. officers were taken. five patients from the police shooting, ers down,” she said. Rogers and her “cowardly”. they have to stop.”

Science group Brazil stages anti-terror drill in Rio station ahead of Games warns of AFP northern Rio. Deodoro is one of four from the ordinary green level.” main Olympic venues, along with “This involves an increase in both shortcomings in Maracana, Copacabana and Barra resources and personnel. This can be da Tijuca, the headquarters of the ratcheted up further to an orange or US missile defence RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian security Rio Games. red level if a concrete threat to Bra- forces conducted a simulated coun- “The exercise was very useful, zil should be identified,” he added. ter-terrorism operation at a Rio de because it allowed us to work within Earlier, Brazil said it was bol- Reuters Janeiro train station ahead of Olym- real parametres for the operation and stering security for the August 5-21 pics, a day after security was beefed utilization of the troops,” said Gen- Olympics following the truck attack up following the truck attack in Nice. eral Mauro Sinott, who heads the in Nice, which killed 84 people and WASHINGTON: The US missile Two people posing as extrem- military’s counterterrorism unit. left scores badly wounded. The attack defence system to counter attacks ists in a train set off an explosion and “It is one more exercise, con- has been claimed by the Islamic State from rogue states like North Korea then fired a series of blank rounds. ducted on a regional level, just as we group. has no proven capability to protect A dozen soldiers quickly arrived to have done around football matches France has been informed of a the United States and is not on a begin containing the “attack.” in order to involve all our agencies planned terror attack on its team at credible path to achieve that goal, Special forces members then in this effort.” the Rio Olympics, according to mil- a science advocacy group said. arrived in two helicopters. Briefed The overall operations coor- itary officers who testified before a The ground-based midcourse about the situation by soldiers, dinator for Olympic security, parliamentary inquiry commission missile defense system, which lobbed a grenade into the train then Cristiano Barbosa Sampaio, said on the terror attacks of 2015. has deployed 30 interceptors in stormed it, neutralising “terrorists.” that “in the absence of a concrete But Brazilian Defence Minis- Alaska and California, has been Planned before the attack in threat against Brazil, we are on ter Raul Jungmann said that French tested under highly scripted con- Brazilian army assigned to the security of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games southern France, the exercise took yellow alert, which calls for height- authorities had not alerted him to ditions only nine times since being train along the platforms of the Deodoro train station in Rio de Janeiro. place in the Deodoro train station in ened attention and response levels such a threat. deployed in 2004, and failed to destroy its target two-thirds of the time, the Union of Concerned Scientists said in a report. Midwest braces “After nearly 15 years of effort Instigator of meat-cleaver murder gets 6 years in prison to build the GMD homeland mis- for storms ahead sile defence system, it still has no demonstrated real-world capa- Reuters 20 years ago in Irvine, California. former boyfriend, Gianni Anthony romantic overtures to her sister. bility to defend the United States,” of sweltering Shannon Ray Gries, 45, was sen- Van, now 46, who was found guilty Yet another suspect in the case, said Laura Grego, a UCS physicist tenced to 25 years to life in prison in May 2015 of first-degree murder Diane Tran’s husband Kody Tran, who co-authored the report. heat wave for his guilty plea in May to felony and was sentenced two months later died in a shootout with police in Deficiencies in the pro- LOS ANGELES: A former Swiss murder during the commission of to life in prison without the possibil- 2012 before charges were filed in gramme, which has cost $40bn AP university professor who pleaded a kidnapping, according to Orange ity of parole. the Ramirez killing. so far and is being expanded guilty to instigating the 1995 meat- County prosecutors. Diane Tran, 47, According to prosecutors, Rami- Esparza, a 21-year-old Los to include 44 interceptors by cleaver murder of a man who she was sentenced to four years in prison. rez was abducted, tied up and hacked Angeles-area college student at 2017, are due largely to a Bush CHICAGO: Weekend thun- claimed abused her while she was She pleaded guilty in January to vol- to death with a meat cleaver by Van the time she met Ramirez, was ini- administration decision to derstorms that rolled through a college student in California was untary manslaughter. and others at Esparza’s behest in tially arrested in his death in 1996. exempt the system from normal large swaths of the Midwest are sentenced to six years in prison. Esparza, who moved to Europe retaliation for her claim that he had But prosecutors declined to press oversight and accountability, expected to give way to a blister- Norma Esparza, 41, whose after the murder and later became an abused her weeks earlier. charges, and she moved to Europe, to rush it into service by 2004, ing hot and sticky week. 2012 arrest in the long-unsolved assistant professor at Webster Uni- Prosecutors have raised doubts eventually settling in France with her Grego said. “It’s going to feel the most case made international head- versity in Geneva, pleaded guilty about the veracity of her abuse husband and young daughter. “Instead of getting something uncomfortable it’s felt all sum- lines, was sentenced along with in 2014 to voluntary manslaughter accusation, noting during Van’s The Ramirez case grew cold until out to the field that worked well mer,” Kevin Donofrio, a National two co-defendants for their and agreed to testify against others trial that Esparza did not report the new evidence surfaced years later, or worked adequately, in fact this Weather Service meteorologist roles in the slaying of 24-year- accused in the killing. alleged assault to authorities until and Esparza was arrested during a has been a disaster. It’s done the in suburban Chicago, said of the old Gonzalo Ramirez more than Chief among them was her after learning Ramirez had made visit to Boston. opposite,” she said. expected heat wave. Temperatures in Chicago and stretching into Iowa, Mis- souri and Kansas and up into Wisconsin are expected to reach Thousands cross Venezuela border shopping for scarce food 90 degrees Fahrenheit by Thurs- day or Friday, with the same story — though perhaps a bit warmer AP Venezuela and taking them to Colom- non-essential indulgences. — anticipated in Minnesota. And bia, where they could be sold for far “It’s kind of crazy day,” said in all these areas, the humidity is higher prices. Alejandro Chacon, who owns a hard- going to make the temperatures But shortages have continued ware store in the nearby town of San feel like they have reached and SAN ANTONIO DEL TACHIRA: Tens to mount in Venezuela amid triple- Cristobal and is crossing the border even passed the 100-degree Fahr- of thousands of Venezuelans, some of digit inflation, currency controls that for the first time since the closure. enheit mark. whom drove through the night in cara- have restricted imports and invest- “It’s strange to see this, but we know “Anybody that’s out and about vans, crossed the border into Colombia ment and a collapse in the oil prices we’re going to find what we want in running around is going to have yesterday to hunt for food and medi- that fund government spending. Colombia, so it’s a nice difference.” to limit their exercise because of cine that are in short supply at home. Although the border was heav- Colombian officials dressed in heat,” said Tony Zaleski, a weather It’s the second weekend in a row ily patrolled by military, the crowds white shirts individually welcomed service meteorologist in Minne- that Venezuela’s socialist government were mostly orderly amid an atmos- those arriving while police handed sota, explaining the expected has opened the long-closed border phere of tense excitement. A few out cake and blasted out festive val- temperatures in upper 90s are a connecting Venezuela to Colombia, activists were handing out anti- lenato tunes, the traditional music good 10-12 degrees above normal and by 6 am, a line of would-be shop- government pamphlets, looking to beloved on both sides of the border. for this time of year. pers snaked through the entire town galvanise frustration that has char- Roadside kiosks set up by entrepre- Yesterday, thunderstorms with of San Antonio del Tachira. Some had acterised food riots and long lines neurs took payment in Venezuela’s winds over 40 mph rolled through travelled in chartered buses from cit- outside supermarkets. currency for goods at a steep dis- Chicago, Iowa and other parts of Mid- ies 8 hours away. Some of those waiting to cross count from what they cost on the west, the most violent of which hitting Venezuela’s government closed made anti-government chants and black market back home. Iowa. There, storms knocked down all crossings a year ago to crack down sang the national anthem, but there “It’s sad to be doing this but we Venezuelans cross the Simon Bolivar bridge linking San Antonio del trees and damaged homes and on smuggling along the 2,219 km bor- was no appetite for confrontation. also know over there we’ll find some- Tachira, to buy supplies. businesses. In Walford, firefight- der. It complained that speculators They were focused on the prospect thing,” said Rosa Cardenas, a retired ers had to rescue a man from the were causing shortages by buying of fully stocked supermarket shelves school teacher accompanied by a An estimated 35,000 Venezue- day of what Colombian government rubble of a house that collapsed. up subsidised food and petrol in and the opportunity to buy even 5-month-old granddaughter. lans crossed the border on the first is calling a humanitarian corridor. 14 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 AMERICAS Obama rubbishes talk of US role in Turkey coup plot

Reuters claims about any role by the United States of Turkey ... to present us with any the Turks to resume air operations Policy. “If we’re unable to fly from in the failed coup attempt are utterly false legitimate evidence that withstands there as soon as possible,” said Pen- Incirlik, it will have a significant The US President and harmful to our bilateral relations,” scrutiny and the US will accept that tagon spokesman Peter Cook. “In the impact on the air campaign.” urged parties on all the State Department said. and look at it and make judgments meantime, US Central Command is A Turkish presidency official in WASHINGTON: The United States Turkey has long been a key US appropriately,” he said. Gulen has adjusting flight operations in the Istanbul said the move was tempo- urged Turkey to exercise restraint sides of the crisis to ally but relations have been strained condemned the coup attempt and counter-ISIL campaign to minimise rary and aimed at preventing rogue after a failed military coup sparked a avoid destabilising in recent years and Erdogan’s gov- denied any involvement in it. any effects on the campaign.” aircraft from targeting civilians and government crackdown, and warned ernment has accused US-based cleric Obama reiterated his support for The closing of the airspace over government buildings. its Nato ally that public suggestions Turkey and follow the Fethullah Gulen of being behind the the “democratically-elected, civilian” Incirlik effectively grounded US “This is a short-term measure of a US role in the plot were “utterly rule of law after the coup attempt. government of Turkey. aircraft and drones that have been which won’t have significant effect on false” and harmful to relations. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim “While we have no indications instrumental in the campaign to coalition operations,” the official said. President Barack Obama urged coup attempt. said any country that stands by Gulen as of yet that Americans were killed crush Islamic State in Syria, includ- “We have discussed this measure parties on all sides of crisis to avoid will be considered at war with Tur- or injured in the violence, the presi- ing supporting drives by Syrian with our colleagues in Washing- destabilising Turkey and follow the rule key, and Erdogan urged Washington dent and his team lamented the loss Kurds, who are being advised by US ton as well and they understand our of law after the coup attempt against US officials were working with to deport the cleric. of life and registered the vital need special forces, to seize the militant- concerns.” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkish officials to resume air oper- Kerry said the US was willing for all parties in Turkey to act within held city of Manbij and Raqqa, the A prolonged closure of Incirlik’s The coup attempt complicated ations quickly, the Pentagon said. to help Turkey as it tries to identify the rule of law and to avoid actions “capital” of the caliphate declared by airspace could force the United States US-led efforts to combat Islamic Secretary of State John Kerry those involved in the coup attempt, that would lead to further violence Islamic State. to divert aircraft based in the Persian State. Turkey closed its airspace to told Turkish Foreign Minister Mev- but made clear it would only act if or instability,” the White House said. “Clearly the variable here is how Gulf to the Manbij and Raqqa offen- military aircraft and power was lut Cavusoglu that authorities should there was evidence against Gulen. Obama noted the United States long the closure will last,” said Jeffrey sives, constraining the air power cut off to Incirlik air base, which respect the rule of law during their “We fully anticipate there will be needed continued cooperation from White, a former senior Defence Intel- available to support Iraqi and US US forces use to launch air attacks probe of the coup. questions raised about Mr Gulen, and Turkey in the fight against terrorism. ligence Agency analyst now with the forces involved in operations against against the militant group. He said “public insinuations or obviously we invite the government “US officials are working with Washington Institute for Near East Islamic State.

Hillary campaign Republicans prepare to use Republican to nominate Trump convention to spur voter signup Reuters that he needs the veteran politician’s yin to counter his outsider yang in preparation for the November 8 AP election. CLEVELAND: With his running “His convention speech will be mate squared away and the Repub- the most important moment of the WASHINGTON: Hillary Clinton’s lican Party more or less behind him, campaign and the largest televi- campaign is launching a major voter Donald Trump prepares for a prime- sion audience that has ever watched mobilisation drive during the Repub- time moment this week that few him,” Republican strategist Matt lican National Convention, setting a would have predicted a year ago: Mackowiak said. national goal of getting more than 3 his anointment as the party’s pres- “The stakes could not be higher. million people to register and commit idential nominee. I expect it to be a prepared speech to vote in the 2016 election. The wealthy businessman’s cor- that is very well-developed, with Clinton intends to announce the onation in Cleveland will come at poll-tested language for maximum plan today in a speech to NAACP the end of the four-day Republi- effect. He only has one chance to convention in Cincinnati, followed can National Convention that kicks deliver his nominating speech.” by a stop at an Ohio voter reg- off today. Befitting the candidate’s The disorganised nature of the istration event with volunteers, unrestrained nature, the convention running mate rollout — in which campaign officials said yesterday. is expected to be a more sponta- Trump failed to fully project the The mobilisation effort aims to neous affair this year than past power of the partnership — had capture energy of Democrats and iterations. some Republicans worried that harness it into a stronger voter base. On Saturday, Trump gave a pre- they could see more of the same at President Barack Obama often told view of his showmanship, honed Cleveland. his campaign audiences, “Don’t boo — over the years as a reality televi- “The speech that Trump gave did vote,” and Clinton’s team wants their sion star. While officially presenting not seem like he actually wants to faithful not to fume, but to fight back. his vice-presidential running mate, share the stage, but knows that he “People will be watching Cleve- Security personnel on horseback ride through Cleveland, in Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected Indiana Governor Mike Pence, he has to in order to succeed with his land and Donald Trump the next few detoured frequently to hit Demo- campaign,” said Republican strat- in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media, for the four-day Republican days and will be wondering, ‘What cratic rival Hillary Clinton and tout egist Ron Bonjean. National Convention that kicks off today. can I do to stop this?’” said David his own business record. “As a master entertainer, Trump Pepper, chairman of Ohio Demo- Trump did recognise, however, knows that he’ll have to be much American voters during prime-time convention. But it has yet to publish since suggested he may appear by cratic Party. “And the best thing they that he picked the conservative more direct with his messaging viewing hours, Bonjean said, “he a full schedule or announce who will video each night. can do is to register voters.” Christian to help unify a party that and needs to tighten up his deliv- must focus on talking about their speak in the coveted prime-time slots. His wife Melania Trump, whose During the week, Clinton’s has struggled to come to terms with ery when the convention begins.” problems and what he can do to solve Trump had once said that he presence on the campaign trail has campaign and state Democratic coor- the real estate mogul’s unorthodox The showmanship goes only them.” would break from tradition and been minimal, is expected to speak dinated campaigns will hold more stances and off-the-cuff campaign so far, though. If Trump is to suc- Trump’s campaign has released speak every night at the conven- today. Trump is expected to be in than 500 registration or “commit to style. It was an admission of sorts ceed in capturing the attention of a list of planned speakers for the tion. But he later recanted and has Cleveland to see her speech. vote” events across the nation. Colombia captures Probe into Eric Garner Most Americans pessimistic about race relations: Poll top drug suspect AFP Out of 1,003 adults surveyed, 83 issue, versus 26 percent who have sought by Brazil chokehold death in limbo percent said the next president should confidence in her Republican rival place an “especially major” focus on Donald Trump, who has gained a achieving better race relations, with reputation for racially divisive rhet- AFP WASHINGTON: An overwhelming nearly half of respondents saying it’s oric on the campaign trail. AP anniversary of his July 17, 2014, majority of Americans think the next an “extremely” important issue. The poll also found that 63 per- death, and his mother, Gwen Carr, president should place “major” focus Only 12 percent said they don’t cent of adults say race relations are BOGOTA: The Colombian author- has proposed converting a small park on improving US race relations, want the next president to place generally bad, while 55 percent say ities, backed by Interpol, have across the street from where he died which most see as “generally bad.” major emphasis on the issue. they are worsening. captured a suspected leader of a NEW YORK: Two years after the into a playground named after him. The Washington Post/ABC News The national concern over race Just a third of respondents said major international drug-traffick- chokehold death of Eric Garner “What’s in my heart is to keep my poll was taken shortly after mass may benefit presumptive Democratic relations are good, and only one in ing group who is sought by Brazil, made “I can’t breathe” a rallying son’s name alive,” Carr said. “This is shooting of white police officers by a nominee Hillary Clinton in her bid 10 said they were improving. the police said. cry for protests over police killings my work for the rest of my life.” black sniper that followed two high- for the White House. In light of the recent spate of vio- Jose Esteyman Poveda, also of black men, federal authorities A resolution has been hampered profile shooting deaths of black men Some 58 percent of respond- lence, President Barack Obama has known as “Provenzano,” was are still grappling with whether to by a behind-the-scenes disagree- at the hands of police. ents said they trust her to handle the made repeated calls for racial unity. part of the so-called Gulf Clan, prosecute the white officer seen on a ment over the direction of the the criminal organisation of Dan- widely watched video wrapping his federal investigation of the Garner’s iel Barrera, or “El Loco Barrera,” arm around Garner’s neck. death in Staten Island, according who was extradited to the United The legal limbo is playing out to two people with inside knowl- States in 2013, they said. on the watch of Attorney General edge. On one side are prosecutors Arid ground Poveda was now “a leading Loretta Lynch, who has come under in Lynch’s former office in Brook- international narco-trafficker,” persistent pressure in the city and lyn, who aren’t sure there’s enough the police added. elsewhere to bring Officer Daniel evidence to charge Pantaelo at the Members of a specialised Pantaleo to justice. The New York federal level. On the other side are national anti-narcotics unit City case turned out to be a forerun- their counterparts in the Justice carried out the operation with ner to a series of videotaped police Department’s Civil Rights Division support from Interpol, in the killings across the country that have in Washington, who feel more con- densely populated Lijaca neigh- fueled outrage and protests. fident in forging ahead. borhood on northern edge of Before becoming attorney gen- Internal Justice Department dis- Colombian capital Bogota. eral, Lynch ran the US attorney’s putes about strength of such cases Poveda will be charged with office in Brooklyn, which initiated happen “more often than you think,” narco-trafficking activities in the review of Garner’s case after a said David Weinstein, a former fed- Cundinamarca and Meta depart- state grand jury refused to indict eral prosecutor in Miami. ments, “as well as international Pantaleo in 2014, and she person- The nearly 100 US attorneys’ alliances (to traffickers) in Bolivia ally met with Garner’s family in that offices in the country are mostly and Brazil and control of cocaine- role. Questioned by Congress this given great autonomy, but Wash- smuggling routes.” week, she said the Garner inves- ington attorneys don’t hesitate to get The Gulf Clan, also known as tigation remains open but gave no deeply involved when a matter falls the Autodefensas Gaitanistas de indication of how or when a deci- within the jurisdiction of their spe- Colombia (AGC), emerged amid sion will be made. cialised divisions like civil rights, the massive demobilisation of Last year, the city agreed to pay Weinstein said. The two sides usu- paramilitaries under the govern- $5.9m to settle family’s wrong- ally work out differences on their ment of Alvaro Uribe from 2003 ful death claim, but the push for own, but if not, Justice Department to 2006, in a process that offered a federal case has persisted. Gar- leadership can often get its way certain legal benefits to those ner’s siblings performed on a rap because “whether they like it or not Children play football on a dusty field where rain has been scarce in one of the worst droughts in demobilised but in some cases led song called I Can’t Breathe that ... all the US attorneys answer to the the past 30 years, according to the Bolivian government and aid agencies, in Cochabamba, Bolivia. to the creation of criminal gangs. was released to mark second attorney general,” he said. BREAK TIME MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 1517

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NOVO SHOWING AT Hell In India (2D/Comedy) 11:00am, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50pm & VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER 12:00midnight TEL: 444933989 / 444517001 Ghostbusters (3D/Action) 10:00am, 2:40 & 7:20pm 2D 12:20, 5:00, 9:40pm & 12:00midnight 30 Years Ago (2D/Arabic) 10:00am & 6:00pm Abu Shanab (2D/Arabic) 1:00 & 8:50pm Now You See Me 2 (2D/Comedy) 3:30 & 11:30pm Hoy en la Historia Independence Day: Resurgence (Action) 10:00am, 2:40, 7:20pm & 12:00midnight July 18, 1936 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(Action) 12:20, 5:00 & 9:40pm The Spanish Civil War began Finding Dory (2D/Animation) 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00pm with an army revolt against the Space Dogs Adventure (2D/Animation) 10:00, 11:30am, 12:00noon & 1:30pm Republican government, led by Marauders (2D/Action) 3:00, 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 & 11:40pm General Francisco Franco. The Central Intelligence (2D/Comedy) 10:30, 11:30am, 12:40, 2:50, 4:30, war claimed around 500,000 lives 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 & 11:30pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(3D IMAX/Action) 11:00am, 1:20 & 64: The Great Fire of Rome destroyed 3:50pm Independence Day: Resurgence (3D IMAX/Action) 6:10, two-thirds of the city 8:40 & 11:00pm 1971: The six Trucial States united to Hell In India (2D/Comedy) 2:00, 7:00 & 11:40pm form the United Arab Emirates MALL 1996: U.S. scientists reported that the Shahjahan (2D/Malayalam) 11:00am & 11:00pm Earth’s inner core spins faster than the Swalef Tafash Khaleeji (2D/Comedy) 1:30 & 3:30pm crust, like a planet within a planet Abo Shanab(2D/Arabic) 5:30pm 1998: On his 80th birthday, South Central Intelligence (2D/Action) 11:00am, 6:00 & 9:30pm African president Nelson Mandela The Achy Breaky Hearts (2D/Comedy) 7:15pm married Graca Machel, widow of Marauders (2D/Action) 12:00noon, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight former Mozambican president Sultan (2D/Hindi) 1:00 & 6:00pm Hell In India (2D/Arabic) 9:00pm Samora Machel Finding Dory (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 4:00pm Picture: Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS Ghostbusters (2D/Action) 4:00 & 8:00pm Dhilluku Dhuddu (Tamil) 11:30pm ALL IN THE MIND ROYAL PLAZA

Finding Dory (2D/Animation) 11:00am, 1:00 & 3:00pm Marauders (2D/Action) 11:00am, 9:15 & 11:30pm Swalef Tafash Khaleeji (2D/Comedy) 11:30am & 3:00pm Sultan (2D/Hindi) 1:30 & 11:00pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2D/Action) 1:00pm Ghostbusters(2D/Action) 5:00 & 9:00pm Abu Shanab(2D/Arabic)7:00pm 30 Years Ago (2D/Arabic) 4:45pm Hell In India (2D/Arabic) 5:00 & 11:15pm The Achy Breaky Hearts (2D/Comedy) 7:00pm Central Intelligence (2D/Action) 7:30 & 9:30pm ASIAN TOWN Shahjahan (Malayalam) 6:15, 8:30, 9:00pm Happy Wedding(Malayalam) 5:30,8:00 &10:30pm BANK, BARTER, BUY, CASH, CLIENT, Sultan (Hindi) 6:30pm COMMERCE, COMMODITY, COMMUNICATION, Dhilluku Dhuddu (Tamil) 6:00, 9:45 & 11:30pm COMPANY, CONTRACT, CREDIT, CURRENCY, AL KHOR CUSTOMERS, DEAL, EARNINGS, ENTERPRISE, ENTREPRENEUR, EXCHANGE, EXPORT, Central Intelligence (Action) 10:30am, 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, FINANCE, GAIN, GOODS, IMPORT, INCOME, 9:45pm & 12:00midnight INDUSTRY, LOAN, LOSS, MARKET, MERCHANT, Finding Dory (Animation) 10:30am, 12:30am & 2:45pm MONEY, NETWORK, PAYMENT, PROFIT, Sultan (Hindi) 5:00, 8:15 & 11:30pm PURCHASE, RETURN, SALES, SELL, SERVICES, Shahjahan (Malayalam)12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm SHARES, STOCK, TRADE, TRANSACTION.

PRAYER TIMINGS WEATHER Minimum: 32o C Maximum: 41o C

FAJR 03.27 am ZUHR 11.40 am MAGHRIB 06.28 pm HIGH TIDE 02:15 - 16:45 Hazy to misty at places at first becoming hot dur- SHOROOK 04.54 am ASR 03.05 pm ISHA 07.58 pm LOW TIDE 09:00 - 23:45 ing day with some clouds and relatively humid by night.

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ONLINE CHART BUST Bonnie Brown Heat, humidity and dust in Doha dies of lung www.thepeninsulaqatar.com cancer at 77

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Islam Slimani: Why Arsenal should 1 snub the 31-goal striker LITTLE ROCK: Bonnie Brown, one of three siblings whose smooth harmonies Requirements for applying family visa as the Browns influenced generations of 2 for expats singers from the Beatles to Lady Antebel- lum, died Saturday at age 77. Boeing eyes rivals as it turns 100 Her publicist, Kirt Webster, said 3 Brown died in Little Rock of complica- tions from lung cancer. With older siblings Jim Ed Brown and Maxine Brown, the three helped define TWEET OF THE DAY the Nashville sound of the 1950s and ‘60s. They were inducted in 2015 into the Coun- try Music Hall of Fame and Museum after Jim Ed’s death earlier that year. The Browns were from Sparkman, Arkansas. They began singing at school and church functions. In 1952, Maxine entered Jim Ed in a talent contest, but he lost first place to a harmonica player, according to the Hall of Fame’s website. The radio station that ran the competi- A general view of Doha skyline engulfed by high humidity and dust as temperatures soared yesterday. tion was impressed anyway and made Pic: Abdul B / The Peninsula. him a regular. Coldplay kicks off stadium tour with colourful show

AP note — jamming ononstage stage as fireworks ‘’Viva la Vida” and “Fix You.” Martin laid the flag of France burst to the sky — matching the glow- Martin even joked that he and his across his piano during one song in ing, multicoloured wristbands fans band mates — Jonny Buckland, Guy tribute to the 84 people who died Follow us on EAST RUTHERFORD: Coldplay kicked received walking into the venue. Berryman and Will Champion — may Thursday in a bloody truck rampage Snapchat off its US stadium tour with a colourful Martin worked the stage playfully be moving to the US following Britain’s in Nice, France. show that included fireworks, confetti throughout the night: He ran up the vote to exit the European Union. “It’s a very confusing time to be and balloons, mixed with American long aisle enthusiastically, rolled on “We’ll probably be refugees here alive,” Martin said. “The only response Open Snapchat and pride, sympathy for France, moving the floor like a child, rocked on the gui- at some point,” he said. is to send love and good thoughts.” scan the Snapcode words from Muhammad Ali and audio tar and crooned on the piano. Though most of Coldplay’s concert The band went on to finish the from President Barack Obama. He held the American flag at one played like a lively dance party, there night with a cherry, upbeat set. They to add The Peninsula The British foursome led by Chris point while the audience roared, later were serious moments ononstage, stage, too. covered David Bowie’s “Heroes” and account. Martin performed for feverish fans Sat- putting it in his back pocket and keep- They played audio of Obama famously Tom Waits’ “Jersey Girl,” a song also urday at the MetLife Stadium in East ing it there throughout the band’s singing “Amazing Grace” and showed covered by Bruce Springsteen. The lat- Rutherford, New Jersey. They started electrifying set, which included songs video of the late Ali offering wise words ter performance earned roaring cheers their two-hour show on a bright, high such as “Yellow,” ‘’Speed of Sound,” during a 1977 interview in England. from the audience.

More music on horizon 6O students from Qatar schools on educational trip to UK for Newport jazz and The Peninsula folk fests group

AP DOHA: Sixty students from Qatari schools have left Qatar for an educational trip to the UK as part of the sixth edition of the programme “Listen and Learn” (Istami NEWPORT: Music lovers have flocked to New- w-tallam) launched by Qatar Youth Hos- port during Rhode Island summers since the tels. 1950s to enjoy open-air performances by some The programme is being organised of the world’s biggest names. Miles Davis, Billie in collaboration with the Ministry of Cul- Holiday and Led Zeppelin thrilled audiences ture and Sport for students of preparatory at the jazz fest, while Bob Dylan went electric and secondary schools. It will continue at the folk festival. until August 13. These days, the festivals are resurgent. The The programme for secondary school folk fest, which runs for three days starting Fri- students will be held in Liverpool while day, sold out long before the announcement of the City Hall will be the venue for the pro- the acts, which include Patti Smith, Alabama gramme for preparatory students. Shakes, Elvis Costello and Flight of the Con- The cost of the trip per student is chords. The following weekend, Chick Corea, QR22,000 part of which have been shoul- Norah Jones and Angélique Kidjo headline the dered by the Qatar Youth Hostels. jazz fest. The trip will provide students expo- The Newport Festivals Foundation, which sure to the English language in a real-life runs both festivals, aims to capitalise on the environment and include tours to histor- interest by acquiring Bridgefest, a smaller Students with their parents and teachers before the educational trip to the UK at Hamad International Airport, yesterday. ical spots. local music festival that spans the weekdays between the two major festivals. The idea is to add more local music and some bigger names into the weekday mix, and give people reasons to stay for a few extra days or the whole week, said Jay Sweet, executive New social media tools empower citizen journalists producer of the foundation. “Why come for just a weekend when you can stay for 10 days? Enjoy the beaches, enjoy AFP The unprecedented live feed was just by Los Angeles police of Rodney King and journalism is not necessarily negative for the the restaurants and take the nightlife up a few the latest in a series of events highlighting the events of the Arab Spring. mainstream media. “For me, it’s a positive notches,” Sweet said. the power of citizen journalists to bring to More recently, citizen videos offered story because journalists are not the only Bridgefest was founded by a local group in light events and viewpoints that would oth- immediate and intimate perspectives from gatekeepers,” she told AFP. “The fact that the 2009. This year, it features 18 events at more WASHINGTON: It may be inside a pro- erwise not be part of mainstream media. Thursday’s truck attack in the southern public or citizens are able to gather informa- than a dozen venues, including intimate set- test rally, or in front of a deadly shooting. Citizen journalism has been around for French city of Nice and the 2015 rampage tion and distribute it to the public provides tings such as some of the city’s famous seaside Smartphones, video and social media are centuries, but each technological advance in Paris, as well as dozens of citizen con- an opportunity for richer storytelling.” mansions and vineyards. A family concert on empowering citizens to tell their stories like has made it easier to reach more people, frontations with police in the United States. Jeff Achen, executive editor of the Min- Wednesday happens at Fort Adams, the stun- never before. said Valerie Belair-Gagnon, who heads the “In each case, a new technology nesota nonprofit group The UpTake, which ning setting of the folk and jazz festivals. This became clear with the live video Yale University Information Society Project prompted us to be aware that citizens can trains citizen journalists, said the latest Organisers promise they plan to do more earlier this month from Diamond Rey- and is an incoming professor of journalism contribute journalism in certain ways,” incidents show a “democratisation” of the in the coming years. “This is kind of the begin- nolds when she captured the aftermath of at the University of Minnesota. Belair-Gagnon said. “In the shift we are see- news media. “Media can’t be everywhere, ning of growing this to the next level,” said Jill the shooting by a police officer of her boy- Prominent examples from the past ing since 2004, citizen media is becoming but there is something with a citizen telling Davidson, festival director for the folk and jazz friend Philando Castile in Minnesota and include the 1963 Zapruder film of the fully integrated to journalism.” their own story from their own perspective festivals. “I think it will start to be more of a streamed it live on Facebook. Kennedy assassination and the 1991 beating Belair-Gagnon said the rise of citizen which can be very valuable.” weeklong celebration.” www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 18 QE 10,418.83 -9.84 PTS PAGE | 19 DOW 18,516.55 +10.14 PTS QFBA in strategic deal Google CEO with Northumbria FTSE100 6,669.24 +14.77 PTS defends Europe University BRENT $46.28 +$0.27 tax practices

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Qatar Airways makes it big at Farnborough Airshow

By Mohammad Shoeb airshow, Qatar Airways also allowing our passengers to expe- carrier in Italy, which connects the The Peninsula announced an additional order rience the very best in travel and main Italian airports with Sardinia The national for three Gulfstream G650ER air- hospitality.” and provides connectivity with hubs carrier’s mega deal craft that will join the existing three He added: “Our investment in in Europe as well as in the US and announcements G650ER aircraft already in service as LATAM reaffirms our commitment Africa. Meridiana’s fleet consists of DOHA:The Farnborough Interna- part of the Qatar Executive fleet, part to enhancing connectivity for our Boeing 737s, 767s and MD-82s. tional Airshow, which concluded and showcasing of of a 30-aircraft order announced in passengers across the world, while On the second day of the air- yesterday, was marked by high- two aircraft from May 2015 by Qatar Airways and Gulf- strengthening our own financial show, Qatar Airways accepted three profile announcements by Qatar stream Aerospace Corporation. position after the recent success of separate accolades at the 2016 Sky- Airways. The national carrier’s mega its Qatar Executive Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways is our investment in IAG.” trax World Airline Awards. Global deal announcements and showcas- fleet hit international proud to have once again attended On the sidelines of the air- air travellers voted Qatar Airways ing of its two aircraft from its Qatar the Farnborough International Air- show in the UK, Qatar Airways also as the World’s Best Business Class, Executive fleet hit international headlines. show, one of the leading aviation announced that it has signed a contri- Best Business Class Airline Lounge headlines. exhibitions in the world, the very bution and shareholders agreement and the Best Airline Staff Service in The airline hosted a capacity- same week we announced an oper- with Alisarda, the parent company the Middle East. crowd press conference as Qatar to acquire up to 10 per cent of LATAM ating profit of 8.6 percent for the of Meridiana. The agreement pro- Visitors, including VIPs, trade Airways Group Chief Executive, Airlines Group’s total shares, which fiscal year 2016. This airshow is the vides for Qatar Airways to purchase partners and media were welcomed Akbar Al Baker (pictured) and CEO will be acquired in connection with perfect location to showcase our from Skytrax — awarding us three 49 percent of Meridiana fly’s shares, on board the Qatar Executive all of LATAM Airlines Group, Enrique a capital increase. Both airlines are Qatar Executive fleet, including the accolades, including the World’s Best subject to the fulfilment of certain business class Airbus A319 and Gulf- Cueto, announced that Qatar Air- members of the oneworld airline G650ER of which we have just pur- Business Class — is testament to our conditions, before the closing which stream G650ER to experience the ways will enter into a subscription alliance. chased an additional three aircraft. commitment to lead the industry in is planned for early October. bespoke interiors and craftsman- agreement enabling Qatar Airways On the opening day of the This, together with the recognition both service and on board products, Meridiana is the second largest ship of these two exceptional aircraft.

Commercial Bank Barwa Bank signs $166m Ninja announces winner Loan facility of QR1m grand prize The Peninsula

The Peninsula there are 7 winners per draw for the DOHA: Commercial Bank has cash prize of QR5,000, as well as 4 signed a debut $166m 3-year winners per draw for the cash prize Ninja Loan facility. Ninja Loans of QR10,000. are loans for non-Japanese com- DOHA: Barwa Bank has announced Additionally, twice-a-year there panies primarily consisting of Sajid Ahmed Radoo as the winner are 4 winners per draw for the cash investors in Japan. This transac- of its QR1m biannual Thara’a grand prize of QR25,000, 2 winners per tion is the first Ninja Loan for a prize. The draw was conducted under draw for the cash prize of QR 50,000 GCC FI. the supervision of a representative of and 1 winner per draw for the grand Seven financial institutions are the qualitative licence and market prize of QR1,000,000. Rewarding 102 participating in this transaction. control department at the Ministry winners in total with cash prizes up Mizuho Bank, Ltd acted as Sole Co- of Economy and Commerce. to QR3m. ordinator, Sole Bookrunner and Thara’a offers account hold- On announcing the grand prize Mandated Lead Arranger, Docu- ers the chance to benefit from cash winner, Khalid Al Subeai, Acting mentation Agent, Signing Agent, rewards up to QR1m, a first for Group Chief Executive Office at Publicity Agent and Facility Agent. Islamic banks in Qatar. Based on sev- Barwa Bank, said: “Part of Barwa Sajid Ahmed Radoo, the winner of the QR1m biannual Thara’a grand prize, with the officials in Doha. The facility attracted strong eral criteria, Thara’a account holders Bank’s mission as a socially respon- level of interest during syndica- are eligible for a number of periodic sible financial institution in Qatar, Shari’ah compliant savings account, full of value-added benefits and serv- through all Barwa Bank channels. tion and was upsized from the draws for cash prizes. is to make a real difference in peo- while the biannual QR1m grand prize ices. Thara’a offers account holders Barwa Bank offers an extensive original $100m launch amount Totalling QR3m, Thara’a cash ple’s lives, as well as reward clients is another spectacular way to make access to Barwa Bank’s innovative variety of personal banking prod- despite challenging bank mar- rewards are distributed on both a for choosing our bank as their trusted a huge difference in one lucky cus- banking channels, with benefits ucts and investments, as well as eight ket conditions in the Middle East. monthly and biannual basis to cus- banking provider. The Bank’s Thara’a tomer’s life.” including unlimited withdrawals strategically located branches and a The proceeds from the facility tomers holding a minimum balance draw is our own special way of saying Coupled with cash prizes and a and deposits, as well as free fund broad network of more than 60 ATMs will be used for general corpo- of QR10,000. On a monthly basis, thank you to our clients for using our reward scheme, Thara’a is a product transfers across their accounts and located across Qatar. rate purposes. ‘Sandwich generation’ is growing as financial pressure mounts

The Peninsula Taken together, this shows that on leisure and entertainment (76 per- lifestyle in retirement. Nearly half The survey also reveals that those aged between 30 and 49 are cent), including holidays and trips (56 (46 percent) of working age people under a quarter (24 percent) of peo- facing the greatest pressure on their percent), as well as in the lower pro- aged 25 to 29 are spending on their ple in their late 20s think that being money, creating a ‘sandwich gen- portion who are repaying loans (50 hobbies, compared to just 36 per- in control of their finances is one of DOHA: People in their 30s and 40s eration’ of people with financial percent). cent of those in their 50s enjoying the most important things in life, face the biggest financial pressure obligations to those both older and The research also shows that new-found affluence. They also have and many of this age group give lit- of any age group, according to new younger than themselves. the financial pressures traditionally higher leisure expenses than their tle thought to their later lives, with research from HSBC’s long-running This pressure does not relent faced by the sandwich generation of older counterparts, with 77 percent 44 percent believing that the distant study, The Future of Retirement. until people reach their 50s, when 30 and 40 year olds are now likely to spending money in this way. future is too uncertain to plan for. The survey of over 18,000 work- many experience a period of afflu- extend to even younger people, with Attitudes towards finances play a Charlie Nunn (pictured), Group ing age people and retirees across 17 ence. As older children start to leave many in their late 20s committing part in this, with 42 percent of peo- Head of Wealth Management com- countries found that within this age home, parents are able to reduce their to longer-term saving (63 percent), ple in their late 20s saying that they ments: “As the ‘sandwich generation’ bracket, 91 percent of people face expenditure on others, with signifi- but also having to repay borrowing prefer to enjoy life in the present and widens and financial pressures start household and personal living costs, cantly fewer (57percent) of those aged and financially support others (52 not worry about the impact this might building on even younger genera- younger people steer their way 69 percent are financially support- 50 and above financially supporting percent). have in the future. This outlook sug- tions, it is important for people of all through the particularly challenging ing others and the same proportion others. The benefits of the ‘empty Crucially, younger people don’t gests that this generation could be ages to be aware of their finances and period of their 30s and 40s and help are putting money into longer-term nest’ can be seen in the rise in the appear to recognise the implications ill-prepared to cope with the finan- to take a more active role in saving them avoid the worst of the financial savings, while 63 percent are having proportion of people in their 50s and of these financial outgoings and the cial burdens that they are likely to for later life. struggles during this crucial time in to make loan repayments. above choosing to spend their money effect that they could have on their face over the coming decades. “Proper preparation will help their lives.” 18 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 BUSINESS QFBA in strategic deal with Northumbria University

the financial sector in Qatar and the it recently achieved double AACSB region, officials from both sides said. accreditation in Accounting and The objective of this QFBA’s Chairman, Sheikh Fahad Business (making it the only busi- strategic partnership Faisal Al Thani, and Pro Vice-Chan- ness school in Europe to earn such cellor (International), Northumbria an accreditation). is to build a University, Prof. Jon Reast, signed the Sheikh Fahad Faisal Al Thani well-qualified human agreement. said the MoU with Northumbria capital base that Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Horr, CEO of University represented a milestone QFBA, described the signing of the in the Academy’s tangible contribu- supports the financial MoU as being a part of QFBA’s strat- tion to the realisation of the Qatar sector in Qatar and egy to unlock human potential and National Vision 2030. “This agree- empower professionals to reach ment is poised to play a key role in the region. new heights in their career. He said harmonising training qualifications the partnership with Northumbria with the evolving job market needs, University would open a world of while powering the financial sec- opportunites for Qatari youth. tor in Qatar and the region with an By M.V.A. Kumar “Through this agreement, we entire generation of well-qualified The Peninsula will be presenting a package of professionals, capable of elevating FROM LEFT: Satish Sharma from Northumbria University, John Reast, Pro Vice-Chancellor in Northumbria various scientific and professional the profile of their organisations as University, Sheikh Fahad Faisal Al Thani, Chairman of QFBA Board, and Abdulaziz Al Horr, CEO of QFBA, programmes that harmonise with well as Qatar as a preferred busi- during the MoU signing ceremony with Northumbria University, held at QFBA yesterday. Pic: Baher/The Peninsula the needs of the labour market in ness hub that attracts investments DOHA: Qatar Finance and Business Qatar. The programmes will sport and businesses.” Academy (QFBA) has signed a Memo- a qualitative aspect and interna- The agreement will lead to a stra- business-focused, professional uni- provide the Academy’s students are built around four key princi- randum of Understanding (MoU) with tional recognition for the national tegic cooperation in various technical versity with a global reputation for with state-of-the-art undergradu- ples, namely research-rich learning, UK’s Northumbria University in New- and international reputation that the and scientific fields in addition to the academic excellence. ate and post-graduate courses that achieving together, digital learning, castle upon Tyne, to come up with Academy and the University enjoy.” exchange of expertise and professors Its alumni include Sir Jonathan will sharpen their knowledge and and real-world experience. joint professional and academic pro- Northumbria University’s New- to provide the best accredited aca- Paul ‘Jony’ Ive, Chief Design Officer enable them to compete in the glo- These principles will make stu- grammes from September next year. castle Business School was named demic and professional programmes. (CDO) of Apple Inc, the renowned bal job market. dents more employable and fast The objective of this strategic UK “Business School of the Year” in Northumbria University, designer of Apple’s products. Prof. The academic and professional track their career or help them start partnership is to build a well-quali- the prestigious Times Higher Educa- which has a history dating back Reast said the university would be programmes presented in partner- their own business and become fied human capital base that supports tion Awards in December, 2015 and to the 1880s, is a research-rich, keen to co-operate with QFBA and ship with Northumbria University entrepreneurs.

Data theft, malware Malabar Gold & Diamonds names winners Almarai profit rises 18.6% infection big threat but cautious to digital businesses on outlook Reuters

The Peninsula there are significant gaps between talent supply and demand, a discon- DUBAI: Almarai, the Gulf’s nect between security teams and largest dairy company, management expectations, and con- reported an 18.6 percent DOHA: Insider data theft and siderable disparity between budget increase in second-quar- malware attacks are the most sig- needs and actual budget realities. ter net profit yesterday, nificant concerns for enterprise “Our research paints a sober- beating analysts’ fore- security executives, according to a ing picture. Security leaders believe casts, showing the benefits latest research report by one of the threats are not going away, in fact of stronger sales and lower world’s leading IT solutions pro- they expect them to increase and commodity prices. viders. hinder their ability to safeguard But the company said it The new report from Accenture critical data and establish dig- would continue to exercise and HfS Research say that 69 per- ital trust,” said Kelly Bissell, senior caution due to competitive cent of respondents experienced an managing director, Accenture market conditions in Saudi attempted or successful theft or cor- Security. “At the same time, while Arabia, where a slump in ruption of data by insiders during organizations want to invest in oil prices has put pressure the prior 12 months, with media and advanced cyber technologies, they on government and con- technology organizations reporting simply don’t have enough budget to sumer spending. Malabar Gold & Diamonds announced the first 3 raffle draw winners of the festive campaign — Win the highest rate (77 percent). This recruit or train skilled people to use “Given the very com- up to 10 kilos of Gold — at an event held at its outlet in Doha in the presence of Yosef Hamden of the insider risk will continue to be an that technology effectively. To better petitive market conditions issue, with security professionals’ manage this security problem, busi- Ministry of Business & Commerce, Noufal Thadthil, Zonal Head, Raju T Johny, Deputy Branch Head driven by the economic concerns over insider theft of cor- nesses will need to work in tandem and other officials from Malabar Gold & Diamonds. Saiful Islam, Joshua C K and Rakesh Wagh are the slowdown going forward, porate information alone rising by with the extended enterprise eco- lucky winners who have won 250 gramme of gold each. the company will con- nearly two-thirds over the coming system — business units, partners, tinue to exercise caution 12 to 18 months. providers and end users — to cre- on its cash-flow generation Additionally, the research ate an environment of digital trust.” while focusing on its stra- shows that a budget shortage for Despite having advanced tech- tegic targets and enhance hiring cybersecurity talent and nology solutions, nearly half of all overall efficiency,” it said well-trained employees is hinder- respondents (48 percent) indicate Honeywell invites entries for in a statement. ing the ability of organizations to they are either strongly or critically Almarai made a profit properly defend themselves against concerned about insider data theft of SR628.8m ($167.7m) in these attacks. and malware infections (42 per- Middle East Smart Building Awards the three months to June The survey, “The State of Cyber cent) in the next 12 to 18 months. 30, up from SR530.4m in security and Digital Trust 2016’”, When asked about current fund- the year-earlier period, it was conducted by HfS Research ing and staffing levels some42 The Peninsula East Smart Building Awards aim to of the Honeywell Smart Building said in a statement. on behalf of Accenture. More than percent of respondents said they crown the region’s smartest airport, Score — a first-of-its-kind global Four analysts polled 200 C-level security executives need more budget for hiring cyber hotel, hospital, educational and retail framework designed to assess the by Reuters had forecast and other IT professionals were security professionals and for train- facilities, as well as the leading high- ‘smartness’ of buildings based on the on average that Almarai polled across a range of geogra- ing. More than half (54 percent) of DOHA: Honeywell, a diversified rise office and residential buildings. building systems they use to make would make a quarterly phies and vertical industry sectors. respondents also indicated that their Fortune 100 cyber industrial com- Entries are being accepted from them green, safe and productive — profit of SR530.3m. The survey examined the current current employees are underpre- pany and a global leader in building facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the three main indicators of smart The company’s sales and future state of cyber security pared to prevent security breaches automation and smart building tech- Qatar and the UAE, with the awards buildings. Entries will be accepted increased by 10.3 percent, within the enterprise and the rec- and the numbers are only slightly nology, yesterday announced the call program being supported by strate- through an online building audit with growth strongest in ommended steps to enable digital better when it comes to detecting for entries for the region’s first smart gic partner, MEED. on the Honeywell website (http:// poultry, bakery, dairy and trust throughout the extended eco- (47 percent) and responding (45 per- building awards. The 2016 awards programme smartbuildings.honeywell.com/me) juice. system. The findings indicate that cent) to incidents. The 2016 Honeywell Middle follows the recent Middle East launch submitted by September 29, 2016. The company’s cost of sales rose at a lower rate than sales because low commodity prices, improvements in cost ForKnife Restaurant at Movenpick management and pro- duction savings helped to offset rises in fuel and elec- wins World Luxury Restaurant Awards tricity costs. Almarai’s performance was also boosted by the The Peninsula hospitality industry and members of the public. timing of the Holy Month “It is a great honour to receive the prestigious Ramadan, when con- distinction of Luxury Hotel Restaurant Award sumers usually increase for Forknife at the World Luxury Restaurant purchases of food and DOHA: ForKnife Restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Awards,” said Ghada Sadek, General Manager. drink products. West Bay Doha recently won the ‘Luxury Hotel “This honour rewards the ongoing investments This year, Ramadan Restaurant Award’ at the World Luxury Restau- of our owning company and the effort put forth took place predominantly rant Awards. The results were announced in a by the entire team at Movenpick Hotel West Bay during the second quarter, glittering gala ceremony in Switzerland. Doha. It is truly exciting to be recognised at an while last year there was a In its first year, the World Luxury Restau- international level for our services and prod- greater split between the rant Awards programme, a global event that ucts at ForKnife restaurant.” second and third quarters. encourages top restaurants to offer their guests The World Luxury Restaurant Awards aims Almarai’s shares rose world-class facilities and excellent service, to maintain an overall service excellence in food by 2.7 percent in early presented the awards in an array of different and beverage outlets all around the world. It also trading. categories and on an international level. The hopes to appreciate a job well done by the staff, ForKnife Doha Team of Movenpick Hotel West Bay Doha. winners were voted by professionals in the as success is a collective effort. BUSINESS MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 19

QE INDICES SUMMARY QATAR STOCK EXCHANGE QE Index 10,418.83 0.09 % QE Total Return Index 16,856.97 0.09 % QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 3,988.69 0.02 % QE All Share Index 2,884.13 0.12 % QE All Share Banks & Financial Services 2,810.1 0.45 % QE All Share Industrials 3,150.76 0.24 % QE All Share Transportation 2,534.16 0.01 % QE All Share Real Estate 2,645.61 0.06 % QE All Share Insurance 4,265.32 0.42 % QE All Share Telecoms 1,151.69 0.06 % QE All Share Consumer Goods & Services 6,540.55 0.31 %

QE MARKET SUMMARY COMPARISON 17-07-2016 Today 14-07-2016 Previous day Index 10,418.83 10,428.67 Change 9.84 108.93 % 0.09 1.06 YTD% 0.1 0.01 Volume 3,806,084 8,043,542 Value (QAR) 150,276,942.45 300,405,483.82 Trades 2,515 3,994 Up 18 | Down 21 | Unchanged 04

WORLD STOCK INDICES Index Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low All Ordinaries 5491.82 21.514 0.39 5489.8 4762.1 Cac 40 Index/D 4381.79 46.53 1.07 4607.69 3892.46 Dj Indu Average 0 0 0 18390.2 15370.3 Hang Seng Inde/D 21561.06 238.69 1.12 21794.84 18278.8 Iseq Overall/D 5828.5 46.74 0.81 6791.68 5286.65 Karachi 100 In/D 39257 207.54 0.53 39289.11 29785 Nikkei 225 Index 16385.89 154.46 0.95 18951.12 14864.01 S&P 500 Index/D 0 0 0 2156.45 1810.1

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BERLIN: Google CEO Sundar Pichai License No. Fund S.A\20\2012 (pictured) hit back yesterday at Fund Registration at Min. of 58029 accusations that the global internet they wanted to ensure more reve- questions about the tax liabilities Business and Trade giant failed to pay enough taxes in nues stayed at home. of companies including Google, Europe, and warned of the potential “Only the further development of Amazon and Apple. Some firms fallout from Britain leaving the EU. the global tax system by politicians have taken advantage of tax breaks As Google faces a raft of fiscal can lead to better results,” he said. offered from Ireland, Belgium and probes across the continent, Pichai Asked about a Brexit or Brit- Luxembourg. told Germany’s Welt am Sonntag ish exit from the EU following last Google’s offices in Madrid were newspaper that the US company month’s watershed referendum, searched in a tax probe in late June, invested “very heavily” in Europe Pichai underlined the importance just over a month after police raided and employed 14,000 people there. to Google of a “unified digital mar- the Internet giant in Paris in a sim- “As a global company, we find ket” in Europe. ilar investigation. ourselves between the conflicting He said it was a “challenge” for a The European Union also filed priorities of international tax law,” multinational company “to come to new anti-trust charges against he said, in remarks published in terms with different laws and regu- Google last week, piling pressure on Quarterly Report for German. lations in each country”. the company over the alleged abuse June 2016. “Based on the structure of exist- “This complexity makes greater of its market dominance. ing tax law, most companies pay the engagement difficult, which also Pichai said Google’s Android bulk of their taxes in their home plays out in investment,” he said, mobile phone operating system was countries.” stressing however that large com- “among the most open computer sys- He said that Google respected the panies were better able to deal with tems ever invented” and insisted that laws on the books, and that govern- such issues than small firms. most Android phones “have several ments would have to take action if European officials have raised apps that aren’t from Google”. 20 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 BUSINESS VIEWS

ECB to pave Pokemon Go began as way for stimulus in September an April Fool’s joke

AFP inflation outlook remains dis- mal,” said Capital Economics economist Jennifer McKeown. “We therefore expect the ECB to he European Central Bank, at least pave the way for more widely expected to hold policy support in September, Tfire on monetary policy probably involving an inter- next week, will likely prepare est rate cut and bigger asset the ground for more stimulus purchases.” measures in September as the “In the post-Brexit vote world, economic fallout for the euro- even though financial markets zone from Brexit becomes clearer, have calmed somewhat in recent analysts predicted. days, the ECB’s concerns have The ECB’s decision-making increased,” said ING DiBa econ- governing council is scheduled to omist Carsten Brzeski. hold its regular policy meeting on “The economic recovery of the Thursday, a month after Britain eurozone is again at risk, infla- voted to quit the European Union. tion could be lower and, above all, While the initial market the future of the entire eurozone turmoil triggered by the shock has never been shakier and more outcome has abated, taking the unclear than at present.” heat off the ECB and other major The ECB is scheduled to pub- central banks to charge to the lish its latest updated economic rescue immediately, observers projections in September and believe the true extent of the eco- those could give governing coun- nomic damage will only become cil members a better handle on discernible later. what path to take. Britain’s new Prime Minister Ben May at Oxford Econom- Customers visit a shop selling Pokemon goods in Tokyo. Theresa May has yet to decide ics said he was certain “there will when to trigger Article 50 of the be a contingent who, if conditions Lisbon Treaty, formally notify- do worsen, will be open to more By Takashi Amano other. With the new game, players are debuted in the United States, Australia and ing Brussels of Britain’s exit and policy action.” Bloomberg encouraged to traverse their physical sur- New Zealand and shot to the top of down- starting a two-year countdown Nevertheless, even if the ECB roundings, phone in hand, to find new load charts. on divorce from the EU. The full does move again in September, characters. Niantic was already familiar with the economic consequences of Brexit analysts were divided about the “This is probably the first smartphone challenges of building an app that com- are only likely to become clear effectiveness of further rate cuts okemon Go, the location-based game that has spawned a social phenome- bines real-world locations with game play, during the negotiations on the with borrowing costs already at mobile game that has become a non,” said Hideki Yasuda, an analyst at Ace having amassed more than 14 million terms of its exit. all-time lows. massive hit, began as an April Research Institute in Tokyo. “The key thing downloads for Ingress. That game, which The Bank of England already One of the ECB’s key interest Fool’s joke. In 2014, Google is that this is happening globally. And Nin- is being played in more than 200 countries, held fire on an interest rate cut rates, the deposit rate, is already unveiled “Pokemon Challenge” tendo has proven that it can still come out requires players to move through cities and last week, although it flagged it in negative territory, mean- Pfor Google Maps complete with a promo- with hits that have broad appeal and can towns to capture “portals” at landmarks will likely act at its next meeting ing eurozone banks pay to park tional video, inviting users to find and earn money.” such as public art institutions or monu- in August. The ECB is similarly their cash overnight at the central capture the cutesy fictional monsters within Nintendo Co was at the nexus of the ments, essentially turning the entire world likely to bide its time, analysts bank. And taking it even lower the application. The feature was active for efforts to introduce Pokemon Go. A team into a virtual game board. The same idea said. “No further measures are could hurt banks’ profitability a short while before it was turned off. of developers from Nintendo, Pokemon Co. has been applied to Pokemon Go. expected at the meeting as the even more. Another potential But John Hanke, chief executive officer (which is partly owned by Nintendo) and Even before it was spun out of Google, ECB was reported to be relieved headache for the ECB is the of Niantic Labs, took it Niantic was assembled to build the game. Niantic was formed as an internal startup about the markets’ rather muted current drop in bond yields as seriously. The com- In 2015, Niantic was spun out of Google, by Hanke, who joined Google in 2004 when reaction to the Brexit vote,” said investors flee to ultra-safe invest- pany that was then part backed by funding from Nintendo, Google, he sold the mapping company he founded, Commerzbank economist ments to escape the uncertainties of Google had already Pokemon and other investors. Keyhole Inc, to the search giant. Keyhole Michael Schubert. of falling stock markets or vola- scored a hit with the The project had the full support of later become Google Earth, and its core “A monetary reaction appears tile commodities and currencies. location-based game Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s president who technology was used for Google Maps and unlikely to be considered by the The yield on Germany’s Ingress, and combining died last year. Iwata, who was instrumen- other location-based products from the council before September,” the benchmark 10-year government the world of Pokemon tal in turning Nintendo around by bringing web company. expert said. bond or “Bund” — regarded as with such gameplay hits such as the handheld Nintendo DS and Niantic, named after a whaling vessel So far this year, in a bid to one of the safest havens — is now was an obvious step. motion-based Wii to market, had always that berthed in San Francisco during the kick-start recovery and drive negative, effectively disqualify- In 2014, Google He asked Masashi advocated for games that got people out of California Gold Rush, got as much as $30m inflation rates up to levels more ing them from being purchased unveiled “Pokemon Kawashima, director their seats and moving. In an online blog- in its first round of funding after separat- compatible with healthy eco- under the ECB’s QE programme. of Asia Pacific for Nian- post, Kawashima invited the late company ing from Google last year. nomic growth, the ECB has cut The ECB can only buy bonds Challenge” for Google tic, whether “it could be helmsman to “please watch from the sky, Earlier this year, Hanke mapped out his its main refinancing rate to zero, with yields above its deposit Maps complete with done in the real world.” as we find out how many people start going ambitions for the company, saying that new beefed up its asset purchase pro- rate and it must buy in propor- a promotional video, Pokemon Go has outside.” software and hardware will soon emerge gramme known as quantitative tion to each country’s share of grabbed peoples’ atten- “Iwata-san and John (Hanke) spoke sev- that will “blur the lines between games, cin- easing (QE) and launched a new ECB capital. inviting users to find tion by blending the eral times,” Kawashima said in an interview. ema, apps, fitness and even navigation and scheme of ultra-cheap loans to Commerzbank economist and capture the cutesy spheres of Pokemon “They were in complete agreement that the commerce.” That’s also strikingly similar banks. But eurozone inflation Schubert suggested the ECB and mobile gaming. game should be something that lets fami- to Iwata’s vision. stood at just 0.1 percent in June, might therefore revisit and even fictional monsters There’s a ready-made lies play together, and connects people. That “As I look toward Pokemon Go and a long way off the ECB’s target of change its self-imposed QE rules. within the application. generation of fans, nur- left a strong impression on me.” beyond, I am as excited as I was on day one close to but just under 2.0 percent. Worries about the Ital- tured on playing cards, While Pokemon Go is free to download, about how the idea of ‘Real World’ games “But the Brexit vote has ian banking sector could also The feature was video games and car- people can enhance their performance can help us meet new people and forge con- increased what were already be weighing on the governing active for a short toon shows, familiar within the game by buying Pokeballs and nections in our home towns and around significant downside risks to council’s minds, ECB watchers with the story-line of other items that make it easier for players the world while also giving us a nudge to the eurozone economy and the suggested. while before it was finding, training and to find and capture Pokemon. That’s helped stay active and explore those less travelled turned off. pitting “pocket mon- boost Nintendo shares by more than 50 paths, in our backyard and sometimes far sters” against each percent since Wednesday, when the game beyond,” Hanke wrote. Newcomers from China, Russia eye a piece of aviation market

By Leonora Beck of dollars. Comac also laid out its plans to “The whole community asked: who is Chinese plane-makers are launching. AP industry publication FlightGlobal for a larger Airbus? Currently we have the same situa- Asian airlines are expected to buy a sig- wide-body aircraft to be built in conjunction tion, now that Boeing and Airbus cover the nificant proportion of these planes. Flight with state-owned Russian maker United Air- market. Everybody is asking, who are the Ascend Consultancy estimates that 41 per- craft Corporation. The jet will strike at the Chinese? Who are the Russians?” cent of the global commercial aircraft fleet hina and Russia are making their heart of the market for larger airplanes, a Budaev came to the biennial event at will operate in China and the Asia-Pacific presence felt in the multibillion-dol- market that Airbus and Boeing have domi- Farnborough to promote Irkut’s smaller region in 2035. lar aviation market. With demand nated for decades. Their size and technical single aisle airliner, the MC-21 aircraft, China will undoubtedly be a big player. for single-aisle aircraft expected to expertise have helped them see off any bur- which in a few years is intended to compete The ballooning middle class in the country, Cgrow for years to come, particularly from geoning competition. directly with Boeing’s 737 Max 8 and Air- now the world’s second-largest economy, Asia, some experts think the new firms But new challengers in Russia and China bus’ A320neo. Irkut was joined by Comac, mean passenger journeys are expected to have a real chance at cracking the market, want a piece of the market, which both Air- which is also launching a single aisle plane, double over the next 20 years. especially if they have the backing of their bus and Boeing say will be worth more than the C919. The plane, which is set to carry Airbus estimates the same sort of With demand for single- national governments. But it won’t be easy $5 trillion over the next 20 years. around 175 passengers, is scheduled to hit increase for Russia. aisle aircraft expected to — loyalty to the likes of Airbus and Boeing The newcomers have something previ- the market in 2019. The newcomers have The opportunities are there, but it’s never for one will remain a factor, for sure. ous competitors just didn’t have access to a chance, according to John Schmidt, glo- easy to break into a market dominated by grow for years to come, They might be upstarts, but they are — the deep pockets of governments seeking bal managing director for the aerospace and a couple of players with a long tradition of particularly from Asia, telling Europe’s Airbus and its fierce US com- economic and political influence. “It is not defence division of management consulting reliability. There are also a series of certifi- petitor Boeing as well as smaller regional disputable. It will happen. It doesn’t matter firm Accenture. “It certainly looks like the cation issues to address, notably from the some experts think the jet-makers such as Brazil’s Embraer and whether Boeing and Airbus want it or not,” market is large enough if someone wants to Federal Aviation Administration in the US new firms have a real Canada’s Bombardier: It’s not just about you said Kirill Budaev, vice president of sales become a new player,” he said. and from European regulators. guys anymore. and marketing at Irkut, a subsidiary of the Airbus predicts that global airlines Russia’s Irkut, for example, has only chance at cracking the At this week’s Farnborough Airshow Russian state-owned United Aircraft Cor- will purchase 33,070 planes over the next received a total of 175 confirmed orders and market, especially if they in southern England, two Chinese lessors poration. “The market needs other players.” 20 years, worth $5.2 trillion, while Boeing 112 letters of commitment for its new sin- have the backing of their declared their intent to buy a total of 90 Budaev sought to connect his firm’s forecasts the need for 39,620 aircraft worth gle aisle airplane. Irkut needs around 500 regional aircraft from state-owned Com- arrival on the scene to Airbus’ back in the more than $5.9 trillion. According to Airbus, orders to justify a billion-dollar government national governments. mercial Aircraft Corp of China, known as 1970s, when it entered a market dominated 71 percent of the total needed will be single investment. And Comac has 517 orders for Comac, in a deal potentially worth billions by Boeing. aisle airplanes — the types the Russian and its C919 plane. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 23 PAGE | 24 Henin and Safin Semenya goes ushered into for gold Hall of Fame at Rio Olympicscs

MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 • 13 SHAWWAL 1437 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Teen sensation Fares ready for Rio show to begin

IWF Junior World Championship bronze medallist targets to be Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates after placed among winning the MotoGP race of the German Grand top lifters Prix at the Sachsenring Circuit in Hohenstein- Ernstthal, eastern Germany yesterday.

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Qatari weightlifter Fares Ibrahim (centre) speaks to the press while his coach and father, Ibrahim Hassouna (left) and DOHA: Qatari teen sensation clear after Fares Ibrahim is brimming with General Secretary of Asian Weightlifting Federation Mohamed Jaloud look on during a media briefing held at the Qatar confidence as he prepares to Weightlifting Federation in Doha yesterday. Picture by: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula. compete at the weightlifting powering to win competition at next month’s Games will give him the expe- the snatch class. Fares broke the in weightlifting you see older three when he goes to Tokyo in Olympic Games in Rio de rience he desperately seeks. world record by lifting 184kg in athletes with experience. In November. It will be a dream to Janeiro. “By participating at the the clean and jerk event at age Fares, we have a young, ener- get three more medals.” AFP The 18-year-old qualified Games, it will help me for sure. 16. Coach and father Hassouna getic lifter.” Fares was quick to thank his for the 2016 Summer Games Surely at the next Olympic is only please to see his son do He added: “During the mentors. by clinching the bronze medal Games in Tokyo I will go for well. Olympics, we are confident of a “I thank Mr Jaloud for his SACHSENRING, Germany: Spain’s Marc Marquez dou- at the IWF Junior World Cham- gold,” Fares said. “Fares’ qualification has good show by Fares. During the encouraging words. It has been bled his lead at the top of the MotoGP championship pionships in two categories in “This (the Games in Rio) come really at the last minute. last months, he has done amaz- a long journey. We are the end after the Honda rider roared back from a slow start off Georgia earlier this month. will prepare me for the future. He truly deserves the media ingly well. He is aiming to be in of it. We will appear at the pole position to win the German Grand Prix yesterday. Trained and coached by It is not easy to be competing support,” Hassouna said. the top six in his class at Rio. Games in good shape - a con- Second in testing conditions at the sodden Sachsen- father Ibrahim Hassouna since against the seniors. I am just “The (coach and athlete) “He’s going to be a star in dition that would make Qatar ring circuit, which was pounded with rain for much of the age of 10, Fares is counting 18. But I feel I can do it. I made relationship at the beginning the future. He is just 18. He proud with a good show. I give the day, was Britain’s Cal Crutchlow and third Andrea days before he leaves for Rio on 201kg in the qualifying event. I was tough. At first I had to wake can be a force because he is special thanks to Mr Mohamed Dovizioso of Italy after they enjoyed a tussle. August 2. The Games start on can add 4 more kilos,” he said him up to get into the train- young with determination to Yousef Al Mana who had a It was a miserable day though for Marquez’s cham- August 5. with a huge grin on his face. ing mode. Now Fares is doing do well. I am a fan of Fares. He meeting with my coach about pionship rivals with Jorge Lorenzo, the reigning champ, “Am a little nervous before Fares said he follows a strict exactly what I tell him to do. is immensely promising. how they will support me in finishing down in a lowly 15th for just a single point the event,” Fares said yester- diet plan laid out by father and We eat and sleep and train at “The QOC had requested a Brazil and later on as well. Mr and Valentino Rossi eighth. day with a smile. “But I am sure coach Hassouna. the same time,” he said with a wildcard for Fares but he did Al Mana also said they would be Marquez, who celebrated wildly after the race, when I reach Rio, I will be okay. “I eat as per strict routine. I smile. it the hard way. He did well at supporting me next year so that almost doubled his lead on Lorenzo as he closes in on My fears will disappear then. I have to have good meals every “Our relationship is that of the qualifying event. He doesn’t I could go chase my dreams,,” a third title. He jumped up to 170 points overall, with his will be training here in Doha day. When I get up, I can’t just friends. Am not just his father, need a wildcard. Fares quali- Fares said. fellow Spaniard now lagging in second on 122 points. until August 1,” he said. eat a croissant. I have to eat a am his coach as well. I have fied himself. Fares has been “The QOC is supporting Rossi, the Italian legend, is third on 111 points, with “My target is to be in the proper meal full of protein, car- been coaching him since he was training heavily for the last me at this time as well. I would half the races in the season now gone and the riders top-six at first and then take it bohydrates to help my body 10 years old,” Hassouna said. three years and according to a like to thank QOC President heading off on a summer break for a month before the from there. I want to be in top recover from competitions. I The General Secretary of schedule. Sometimes he trains HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Austrian Grand Prix. bracket of lifters. I am being also need dietary supplements the Asian and Arab Weight- 15 or 20 times each day. He has Al Thani and Secretary General Marquez, for whom this was a stunning seventh realistic. It is not easy to com- that are allowed,” he said. lifting Federations Mohamed won many medals for Qatar this of QOC Dr Thani Al Kuwari for victory at Sachsenring, gambled with his tyres -- and pete against the seniors as I am Ranked third in the world in Hassan Jaloud said: “Going to year. Two in the worlds, two in their support. I would take this it paid off handsomely in the end. fairly young,” Fares said the Under-20 class, Fares’ best Rio is the dream of any athlete Asia and then two in the qual- opportunity to thank Aspetar He was unable to match the pace of the leading rid- Fares said his maiden digits are 201kg in clean and in Qatar. Especially for some- ifying event. as they also chipped in to help ers as the race began in the wet and fell down to fifth appearance at the Olympic jerk class while scaling 155kg in body as young as Fares. Usually “He is looking at another me at various levels,” he said. and was struggling. He came off the track at Turn 8 but was able just about to stay upright and on lap 17 he entered the pits for slicks -- it was a move that would take him to the race win. With the track drying up, his lap times immedi- ately surged to four seconds faster than those on wet tyres and with just six laps to go Marquez grabbed the lead before pulling away. Earlier, Johann Zarco also surged clear at the top of the Moto2 championship when the Frenchman surged to victory in soaking conditions, as his nearest rivals crashed out. Zarco’s thrilling victory was his fourth win this season and propelled him to 151 championship points. In Moto3, the 17-year-old Malaysian Khairul Idham Pawi took victory at the main expense of Italians And- rea Locatelli and Enea Bastianini.

GERMAN GRAND PRIX RESULTS 1. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda 47:03.239, 2. Cal Crutchlow (Britain) Honda 47:13.096, 3. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Ducati 47:14.852, 4. Scott Redding (Britain) Ducati 47:15.231, 5. Andrea Iannone (Italy) Ducati 47:25.994, 6. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 47:29.159, 7. Jack Miller (Australia) Honda 47:29.282, 8. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 47:29.688, 9. Hector Barbera (Spain) Ducati 47:29.853, 10. Alvaro Bautista (Spain) Aprilia 47:34.513

MOTOGP CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS 1. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda 170, 2. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 122, 3. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 111, 4. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 96, 5. Maverick Vinales (Spain) Suzuki 83, 6. Pol Espargaro (Spain) Yamaha 72, 7. Hector Barbera (Spain) Ducati 65, 8. Andrea Ian- Fares Ibrahim prepares for none (Italy) Ducati 63, 9. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Ducati 59, 10. Eugene a lift in this file photo. Laverty (Ireland) Ducati 53 22 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 SPORT

IAM team rider Jarlinson Pantano of Colombia celebrates after winning the 15th stage of Tour de France yesterday. Pakistan team’s players celebrate their 75-run win over England with press-ups on day four of their first Test at Lord’s. Pantano gives Colombia cheer Pakistan crush England at Lord’s, with Tour stage victory celebrate big victory in fine style AFP

CULOZ: Jarlinson Pantano finally Magical Shah the hero with provided some joy for Colombia at the Tour de France by winning a tally of 10 wickets as the yesterday’s 15th stage. visitors take 1-0 lead with The country’s top rider Nairo Quintana has been strangely out 75-run thrashing over hosts of sorts over the Tour’s first two weeks, and sits fourth overall at 2min 59sec behind race leader Chris Froome. But there was celebration after AFP Pantano outsprinted Poland’s Rafal Majka to win the 160km mountainous stage from Bourg en Bresse to Culoz. LONDON: Yasir Shah marked his first Test out- “This is incredible. It’s a dream side of Asia and the United Arab Emirates by come true,” he said. taking 10 wickets in the match as Pakistan beat “I came to the Tour de France England by 75 runs in their series opener at for that, but I didn’t believe it Lord’s yesterday. could happen. I’m very happy.” Leg-spinner Shah took 10 for 141, including The 27-year-old had proved a second-innings haul of four for 69 on yester- last month he was in good shape day’s fourth day. by finishing fourth at the Tour of His return, which surpassed Waqar Younis’s Switzerland. previous Test-match best for Pakistan at Lord’s And while Majka seemed the of eight for 154, was central to the tourists going stronger climber on a day that Pakistan’s Rahat Ali celebrates the wicket of England’s Alex Hales on the fourth day of their opening Test at Lord’s in London yesterday. 1-0 up in this four-match series. included six categorised ascents, Mohammad Amir in his first Test appear- CENTRE: Mohammad Amir reacts after bowling a ball. RIGHT: Yasir Shah celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Moeen Ali. Pantano’s descending skills ance since he was given a five-year ban for his proved crucial. part in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal at Lord’s He was dropped by Majka on – Pakistan’s last Test at ‘the home of cricket’ fours off Rahat but the star batsman fell into a was desperately unlucky as he repeatedly beat overnight 214 for eight as Stuart Broad cleaned both the last two climbs of the day, – ended the match when he bowled last man hooking trap on nine when he paddled a Rahat the bat during an excellent spell of reverse- up the tail. Shah did not add to his 30 but more but each time closed the gap on Jake Ball. short ball to Shah, set back at deep square leg. swing bowling. than made amends with the ball. The second the descent. Victory prompted the whole Pakistan team James Vince too got off the mark with a Earlier, Pakistan added just one run to their Test will start on July 22 in Manchester. Behind, the Tour favour- to perform several press-ups in front of the cover-driven four off Rahat. ites spent the day marking each Lord’s Pavilion -- a reference to their pre-tour Vince was on nine when his edged drive other and there was no change to military boot camp. off Rahat flew to Younis Khan only for the sec- SCOREBOARD the overall positions, with Dutch- England, set 283 for victory, were all out ond slip to drop both the initial low catch and man Bauke Mollema remaining for 207. the rebound. Pakistan(I innings): 339 England (II innings): second at 1:47 and young Briton They were holding firm at 195 for six thanks Vince struck nine fours, mainly through England (I innings): 272 A Cook c Sarfraz Ahmed b Rahat Ali 8 Adam Yates third at 2:45. to a determined stand of 56 between Jonny the offside, on his way to a Test-best 41 not out Pakistan (II innings): A Hales c Hafeex b Rahat Ali 16 Froome said he was in control Bairstow (48) and Chris Woakes (23). at lunch without looking assured. Mohammad Hafeez c Root b Broad 0 J Root c Yasir Shah b Rahat Ali 9 and said he was surprised that no- But Bairstow’s three-and-a-half hour He had added just one run to his lunch score Shan Masood c Cook b Woakes 24 J Vince c Younis Khan b Wahab Riaz 42 one attacked. innings ended when he was bowled trying to when, not moving his feet, he edged a boom- Azhar Ali lbw b Woakes 23 G Ballance b Yasir Shah 43 “I was surprised that we whip a Shah leg-break. ing drive of a Wahab Riaz delivery that moved Younis Khan b Ali 25 J Bairstow b Yasir Shah 48 weren’t more attacked out there,” England were soon 196 for eight when left- away to second slip Younis, who this time clung Misbah-ul-Haq c Hales b Ali 0 M Ali b Yasir Shah 2 said the 31-year-old Briton. arm quick Amir bowled Stuart Broad. on at the second attempt. Asad Shafiq b Woakes 49 C Woakes c Younis Khan b Yasir Shah 23 “I really thought today’s stage

Shah then had Woakes, who took 11 wickets England were making steady progress at Sarfraz Ahmed c Bairstow b Woakes 45 S Broad b Mohammad Amir 1 was a perfect opportunity for in the match, caught at slip before Amir ended 135 for four when leg-spinner Shah, who took Yasir Shah c Bairstow b Broad 30 S Finn (not out) 4 the other teams to put us under the contest. six for 72 in the first innings, bowled recalled pressure, especially with (his Sky Wahab Riaz c Bairstow b Woakes 0 J Ball b Mohammad Amir 3 It was Pakistan’s unheralded left-arm quick left-hander Gary Ballance behind his legs for team-mate) Geraint Thomas get- Mohamad Amir c Bairstow b Broad 1 Extras (B1, LB5, W1, NB1) 8 Rahat Ali who removed England’s top three to a painstaking 43 with a delivery that spun out ting a puncture on the second last Rahat Ali (not out) 0 reduce the hosts to 47 for three. of the rough. Total (all out) 207 climb out there -- we were one His back-off-a-length ball had England Moeen Ali (two) then charged down the Extras (B6, LB11, NB1) 18 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-32, 3-47, 4-96, 5-135, 6-139, 7-195, man down.” captain Alastair Cook (eight) edging through pitch in an attempt to drive Shah, only to be Total (all out) 215 8-196, 9-204, 10-207 The only change in the top 10 to wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed. bowled between bat and pad by a well-flighted Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-44, 3-59, 4-60, 5-129, 6-168, 7-208, Bowling: Amir 17.5-4-39-2; Rahat 14-0-47-3 (1w); Shah 31-9- saw American Tejay Van Gard- 69-4; Riaz 13-1-46-1 (1nb) Cook’s opening partner Alex Hales (16) then delivery. 8-214, 9-214, 10-215 eren dropped on the final climb Result: Pakistan won by 75 runs carelessly chased a wide Rahat ball outside off The run-rate slowed as Bairstow and Bowling: Broad 19.1-7-38-3; Ball 16-7-37-0; Finn 13-4-42-0; and lose almost a minute and a Man-of-the-match: Yasir Shah (ENG) stump, with Mohammad Hafeez holding a good Woakes dug in, knowing they had just the tail Woakes 18-6-32-5; Ali 13-3-49-2 (1nb) half, dropping from sixth overall catch at first slip. behind them at a sun-drenched Lord’s. Series: Pakistan lead four-match series 1-0 to eighth. Joe Root struck two superb cover-driven Riaz, the third of Pakistan’s left-arm quicks, A 30-man group got clear of the peloton on the opening first category climb of the day inside 20km. LAST 15 WINNERS It broke up on the hors cat- 2016 Henrik Stenson (SWE) at egory Grand Colombier climb Royal Troon inside the final 60km, with 13 rid- Stenson clinches British Open title ers left at the front, 8:30 ahead of 2015 Zach Johnson (USA) at St the peloton. Andrews Russian Ilnur Zakarin and 2014 Rory McIlroy (NIR) at Hoylake Reuters “I want to thank Phil for a fantas- Majka went clear on the first of 2013 Phil Mickelson (USA) at tic battle. We played some great golf two climbs up the Grand Colom- Muirfield and I’m delighted to come out on top,” bier and pulled out a gap of more 2012 Ernie Els (RSA) at Royal he added. than a minute. Lytham TROON, Scotland: Record-breaking Like two prize fighters in a ring, The peloton had closed to 2011 Darren Clarke (NIR) at Royal Swede Henrik Stenson became the the two men traded blow after 7:45 by the summit of the Grand St George’s first Scandinavian male to capture a stunning blow, reeling off birdie Henrik Stenson Colombier but it was clear the 2010 Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) at St major when he won the British Open after birdie to turn the final day of celebrates with stage victory would be decided Andrews yesterday, beating Phil Mickelson in golf’s oldest major into a two-way the Claret Jug up front. 2009 Stewart Cink (USA) at an extraordinary final-round duel. procession. after winning the Pantano and Frenchman Turnberry The world number six shot a bril- The rest of the field were nowhere British Open in Julian Alaphilippe caught the front 2008 Padraig Harrington (IRL) at liant closing eight-under-par 63 to with American JB Holmes (69) tak- Troon, Scotland, two on the mountain’s descent, Royal Birkdale finish 20-under on 264, three ahead ing third position on 278, 11 strokes yesterday. 42km from the finish. 2007 Padraig Harrington (IRL) at of playing partner Mickelson (65). behind Mickelson as the leading pair But as it happened, Zaka- Carnoustie The 40-year-old Stenson’s round evoked memories of the spectacu- rin was dropped -- the Russian, 2006 Tiger Woods (USA) at equalled the lowest in any major lar ‘duel in the sun’ Turnberry Open who crashed badly in May’s Giro Hoylake championship and his winning total of 1977 when Tom Watson edged out d’Italia, was simply more circum- 2005 Tiger Woods (USA) at St Andrews also represented a new British Open Jack Nicklaus in another epic head- spect than his fellow escapees on 2004 Todd Hamilton (USA) at Royal record. to-head encounter. the fast descent. Troon “Wow, this will take a little while Steve Stricker (69) of the U.S. was Alaphilippe’s hopes were to sink in,” said Stenson as he held in fourth place on 279, one in front of destroyed by a problem with his 2003 Ben Curtis (USA) at Royal St aloft the coveted Claret Jug. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Tyr- bike, leaving him stranded on the George’s “I’m still trying to find my bear- rell Hatton of England and Spaniard side of the road as Pantano and 2002 Ernie Els (RSA) at Muirfield ings here. Sergio Garcia. Majka soldiered on. SPORT MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 23

Qatar to host ICC’s Coach Educator France, Great Britain Course in August into Davis Cup semis The Peninsula DOHA: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Qatar for the prestigious three-day Tsonga defeats Vesely course, according to Qatar Cricket Association General Sec- of the Czech Republic retary Manzoor Ahmad. to hand his team an The ICC has nominated three qualified instructors Mohammed unbeatable 3-1 lead Iqbal Sikander (the head of the in the quarter-finals instructors team, Venkatapathy Albert Ramos-Vinolas poses with Bjorn Borg after winning the final Raju and Amin ul Islam to con- match of the Swedish Open in Bastad, Sweden, yesterday duct the Coach Educator Course from August 4 to 6. Agencies The main eligibility for the participants is that they must be Golubic celebrates Level 3 coach. Two participants from each country - Afghani- PRAGUE: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent stan, the United Arab Emirates, France into the Davis Cup semi- Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, finals after beating Jiri Vesely of the first title in Gstaad Bahrain, Iran and Qatar – are Czech Republic yesterday to hand Great Britain’s Kyle Edmund and team-mates celebrate winning the expected to attended the course. his team an unbeatable 3-1 lead in quarter final matcvh of the Davis Cup against Serbia at Tasmajdan In a QCA press release, the quarter-finals. Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia, yesterday. Ahmad said, “This is a great On the hardcourt of the Werk AFP victory as she broke Bertens in the opportunity to develop the sport Arena in the eastern Czech steel hub tenth game as the Dutch player sent all-round from the lower level of Trinec, world number 10 Tsonga he’s a very experienced player,” Ves- hand France a 2-1 lead. In Belgrade, a return out. Bertens was plagued by to national teams. The biggest beat 50th-ranked Vesely 4-6, 7-6 ely told the public Czech Television. defending champions Great Britain GSTAAD, Switzerland: Victorija six double-faults as an event which advantage from the course is the (7/3), 6-4, 7-5 in three hours and 28 “It’s harder to play when you’re secured their place in the Davis Cup Golubic claimed a home victory at had been rained off for three mid- Lavel 1 and Level 2 coaches can minutes. 2-1 down, I gave it my best, I felt semi-finals after Kyle Edmund beat the Gstaad WTA tournament yester- week days finished on schedule in be upgraded to Level 3, accord- In their quest for the first Davis much better today than on Friday, Dusan Lajovic of hosts Serbia for a day, the Zurich player fighting back bright sunshine over the Alps. ing to the requirements of each Cup title since 2001, France will maybe because I had absolutely 3-1 lead in their World Group quar- for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of third Bertens was unable to save any participating nation. now face either the United States or nothing to lose.” ter-final tie in Belgrade yesterday. seed Kiki Bertens. of the seven break points she faced “The Qatar Cricket Asso- Croatia in the semi-finals. “I’m sorry about the second set, I In September’s semi-finals, Great The world number 105 won the as Golubic took command at key ciation is grateful to the Qatar In a clash of the teams’ number- played well and if I had managed to Britain will play Argentina who first title of her career in just over moments; the Swiss lost her own Olympic Committee for its one players, the 23-year-old Vesely win maybe things would have been defeated Italy 3-1 in Pesaro. two hours as she overhauled her serve five times. “It’s fantastic to approval and offering all the took the first set on a single break different, but it’s hard to tell.” Edmund clinched the key point more experienced Dutch opponent. win at home,” said Golubic. “Kiki required facilities for the course,” and both held on to their serves in On Friday, the Czechs took the by beating Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 Golubic denied 26th-ranked is always so tough to play. I was he added. the second, which went to Tsonga, lead in the tie as world number 78 (7/5). Bertens a second title this season impressed with her play in Paris The Coach Educator Course 31, in a tie-break. Lukas Rosol stunned Tsonga 6-4, On Saturday, Lajovic defeated after Nurnberg as she claimed at a (where she beat Gstaad top seed will be hosted at Holidays Villa A dominant Tsonga then broke 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4. James Ward 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 before tournament returning to the calen- Timea Bacsinszky in the quarter- on C Ring Road and all the prep- Vesely’s serve for the first time to win Lucas Pouille, ranked 21st, then Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot dar after a three-decade absence. finals).” Bertens praised Golubic for arations have been done by QCA the third set. swept Vesely 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, 7-5 to put beat Filip Krajinovic and Nenad Golubic lost the first set but won an “unbelievable week”. as per the ICC rules, the press In the fourth set, Tsonga survived France level in his Davis Cup debut. Zimonjic 6-1, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 in the second, which was littered with “We had a lot of trouble with the note said. three break points in game six and And in Saturday’s doubles rub- the doubles. six breaks of serve. The 23-year-old weather and scheduling, but she broke again five games later to win ber, Wimbledon champions Mahut In Friday’s opening rubber, Swiss went down a break in the first came through for the win. Victor- the rubber. and Herbert beat Radek Stepanek Edmund defeated Janko Tipsarevic game of the final set but immedi- ija played a great match today when Darvish fans 9 but “The game was extremely hard, and Rosol 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. ately broke back. She concluded it counted.” Rangers suffer 3-1 Henin, Safin ushered into Hall of Fame loss to Cubs AFP

Reuters winning election to Russia’s parliament, the Duma, in 2011. LOS ANGELES: Japanese pitcher “We had ups and downs, we cried, we Yu Darvish looked sharp in his broke the rackets, we shouted some words, we return to action for the Texas LONDON: Justine Henin, a shy, petite Belgian throwed the balls out of the court, we insulted Rangers on Saturday, but Chi- with a fierce desire to win, and big-serving the referees, only sometimes,” he continued to cago’s Jason Hammel was even Russian Marat Safin were honored as the new laughter, bringing back memories of his fiery better in leading the Cubs to a 3-1 inductees into the International Tennis Hall of on-court temperament. victory. Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday. “I’m just so pleased to be part of it. It’s a Darvish, who missed more Seven-times grand slam singles winner huge honour to be inducted and be part of the than a month with a sore shoul- Henin and twice grand slam champion Safin history.” der, struck out nine and walked were joined in the festivities by France’s Ame- Mauresmo, an Australian and Wimbledon three, yielding two hits and two lie Mauresmo, who won election last year but champion and first French woman to reach runs in 4 1/3 innings. was unable to attend induction ceremonies due world number one, said joining the Hall of Fame Darvish, who returned in May to the birth of her son. community was a thrill. after “Tommy John” elbow surgery Henin, 34, the first Belgian elected to the “You feel part of a special family that have in March of 2015, was making just shrine, said standing in the spotlight was dif- achieved special things,” she said. “It’s such a his fourth start of the season. ficult for her but very much appreciated as the great honor, privilege.” He recorded two 98 mph fast- culmination of a dream that began at age six. Henin, remembered for her all-round game balls and used his slider to good “Being the centre of the attention is not Marat Safin of Russia, Amelie Mauresmo of France and Justine Henin of Belgium smile as and devastating one-handed backhand, said effect. always the best for me,” she told reporters. they sit for an interview before being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame her fate was sealed at an early age. He also batted for the first “Today is also quite emotional, not only get this in Newport, Rhode Island, US on Saturday. “At 10 years old I went to the French Open. time since 2014, taking a left- honor, but also need to remember how hard It was the final between Steffi (Graf) and Mon- handed stance and striking out was the way, but how beautiful was the way straight-sets rout of Pete Sampras in the he felt like a kid in Disneyland in visiting the ica (Seles),” recalled Henin. “I said to my mum, on three pitches. from the little girl of six years old that was not 2000 US Open final and added the 2005 Aus- Hall of Fame museum. ‘One day I will be on this court and I will win.’ “I felt pretty good,” Darvish that big. tralian Open crown over Lleyton Hewitt in “This is an amazing place. You feel the “I was getting to my bedroom, I was jump- said. “I was throwing the ball “Being part of the history of the game, it’s addition to helping Russia win two Davis Cup power, the energy. You can see what kind ing like I was winning the French Open. For well. It was a little different feel- much more than I could expect for as a little championships. of people are living here before. You have a me, it was clear I was going to do that. French ing from the last rehab outing, girl. I’m really proud, happy.” The big Russian, known for taking his frus- museum, a beautiful place,” said Safin, 36, Open and number one,” she added. “At 21 it in a good way. It was just try- Safin burst to prominence with a stunning trations out on his rackets and tennis balls, said who turned to politics after retiring from tennis, became real.” ing to find a real good feel on the pitches, the pitch itself was really good.” Cubs starter Hammel allowed just one run on three hits in his NBA: Heat executive Riley ‘floored’ by Wade’s departure six-inning effort. Anthony Rizzo helped by dou- bling in two runs off Darvish in the third inning as Chicago won AFP it happen. Dwyane left and the Bosh averaged 19.1 points their second straight in the inter- buck really stops here,” he said. and 7.4 rebounds in 53 games league set, which concludes with In 855 regular-season games last season, but didn’t play after a third game at Wrigley Field on with the Heat, Wade averaged 23.7 February 9 because of blood clots Sunday. MIAMI: Miami Heat president Pat points and shot 48.8 percent. in his calf. Hammel snapped a six-game Riley admitted on Saturday that He averaged 19 points in 74 Bosh had missed the second winless streak and picked up his the departure of veteran Dwyane games last season after missing half of the 2014-15 campaign with first victory since a 5-3 win over Wade (pictured) “floored” him a combined 48 contests due to blood clots, one of which migrated Arizona on June 4. and he regretted not taking a various injuries the previous two to his lungs. Closer Hector Rondon worked more active role in talks to retain seasons. But he apparently wanted a perfect ninth for his 15th save. the star. The departure of a player who to play last season -- issuing a Meanwhile, The Houston Wade, a three-time champion has been their lynchpin was part statement in March noting that Astros have signed highly touted with Miami, accepted Chicago’s of a “tough summer” for the club, his condition in the 2015-16 season Cuban free agent infielder Yulieski two-year, $47m contract after Riley said. had “never been life-threatening”. Gurriel to a multi-year deal and turning down an offer of two years He said the Heat still aren’t “It’s a sensitive, complicated introduced him at a news confer- for $40 million to return to Miami. sure when veteran center Chris situation that I can’t really speak ence on Saturday. “What happened with Dwyane Bosh might return to action after to medically,” Riley said. The Astros, second to inter- floored me,” Riley told reporters at missing portions of the last two “From a basketball standpoint, state rivals the Texas Rangers the team’s AmericanAirlines Arena seasons due to recurrence of I’ve been told we’re sort of put on in the American League West, on Saturday. blood-clotting issues. hold here. We know what Chris is agreed to terms on a five-year “I’m not trying to fall on the “It’s always fluid and it always capable of, and the last two years, contract worth $47.5 million sword for anybody. I have great has been,” Riley said of the 11-time losing him after the All-Star break with Gurriel on Friday, the Hou- regret that I didn’t immerse myself All-Star’s health. both years in a row, you just never ston Chronicle reported. in the middle of it. “I know he wants to play and know what you have or what you “I’m very content,” Gurriel, 32, “My responsibility was to make we would be open to that.” could have done, from”great said through a translator. 24 MONDAY 18 JULY 2016

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AUG because no money Multiple venues involved , says Rio Men: Group winners and runners-up advance VENUES GROUP A GROUP B Amazônia Arena Games chief Brazil Sweden Arena Fonte Nova South Africa Colombia Manaus Salvador Iraq Nigeria Denmark Japan Mané Garrincha AP GROUP C GROUP D Stadium Brasília Fiji Honduras Mineirão RIO DE JANEIRO: The head of South Korea Algeria Belo Horizonte the Rio de Janeiro Olympics says Mexico Portugal Arena Two Germany Argentina Corinthians stadia: the world’s top four male golfers São Paulo Estádio have withdrawn from the games QUARTER-FINALS Olímpico because there is no money to be 1 D1 - C2 Mané Garrincha Maracanã won - not because of the Zika 2 B1 - A2 Arena Fonte Nova Rio de Janeiro virus. 3 C1 - D2 Mineirão Women: GROUP E “They tried to blame Zika, but 4 A1 - B2 Arena Corinthians Group winners, Brazil runners-up and the media have shown that they SEMI-FINALS China two best third- are not coming because there’s no 1 QF1 - QF2 Arena Corinthians placed teams Sweden prize money,” Rio organising com- 2 QF3 - QF4 Maracanã advance South Africa mittee President Carlos Nuzman BRONZE MATCH Mineirão GROUP FGROUP G said on Saturday, speaking with Canada USA GOLD MATCH Maracanã the games set to open in just under Australia New Zealand three weeks. London Zimbabwe France Jordan Spieth withdrew this Olympics Germany Colombia week from the Olympics, citing football gold Zika. He joined Jason Day, Dustin medallist QUARTER-FINALS Oribe 1 G1 - E3/F3 Mané Garrincha Johnson, and Rory McIlroy in also Peralta 2 E2 - F2 Arena Fonte Nova saying Zika was the main reason (MEX) 3 F1 - G2 Arena Corinthians for skipping the first Olympic golf 4 E1 - F3/G3 Mineirão tournament in 112 years. Their absence could be a SEMI-FINALS setback for golf’s future in the 1 Sources: QF1 - QF4 Maracanã Olympics. IOC President Thomas Brazil’s Neymar shoots to score a goal against France during Rio 2016, 2 QF2 - QF3 Mineirão their international friendly match played at the Stade de Olympic.org Bach has said that golf’s future Pictures: AP, BRONZE MATCH Arena Corinthians may rest on its ability to get top France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France in this March 2015 Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS players to show up. file photo. GOLD MATCH Maracanã Golf is guaranteed a spot in the Tokyo Olympics in four years, but could be vulnerable after that. “Zika is much worse in Flor- ida than in Brazil, and golfers are playing in Florida,” Nuzman said. Male golfers have also cited security worries, and some have ‘Special’ Neymar cynosure of complained that Olympic golf has been wedged into an already crowded tour schedule. Rio has myriad Olympic prob- lems: Zika, security concerns, severe water pollution and slug- gish ticket sales. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes all eyes at Olympic football warned in the wake of the attack Thursday in Nice, France, that fans in Rio could face more checks, more roadblocks and more delays. five-time world champions to their team can benefit from a player like others - who have failed in the pur- “Probably the security forces first football gold medal. him. He will mean a lot to us. I think suit of the gold. are going to demand more block- Star striker aims for “It’s a unique opportunity,” he that he will be able to lead the young- “I never run away from the ades, more inconvenient things,” Brazil’s first ever said. “Not only for me, but for eve- sters in the squad.” responsibility. I’m used to it,” Neymar Paes said. ryone on the team. We know how Neymar will be one of the said. “We have another great oppor- Nuzman, speaking at a debate football gold medal in important this medal is.” three over-23 players each nation tunity to win an Olympic medal, and sponsored by a local magazine, Rio next month All eyes will be on the 24-year- is allowed to add to its roster. The hopefully this time it will be the gold.” seemed to be bracing for small old striker, who opted to play in the other two are 38-year-old Palmei- Neymar also had a prominent crowds at some Olympic venues. Olympics instead of the Copa Amer- ras goalkeeper Fernando Prass and role at the World Cup in Brazil two Organizers says about 70 percent ica earlier this year. Brazil was 28-year-old Beijing Guoan mid- years ago, when he played up to of tickets have been sold. AP eliminated in the group stage of that fielder Renato Augusto, who have expectations until breaking a bone in “I don’t think we need too tournament, a result that prompted far less international experience his back in the quarterfinals against much public,” he said, adding that the firing of coach Dunga. than Neymar. Colombia and missing the rest of the smaller venues could save money. Because it’s not an official FIFA No other player will attract as tournament. Brazil eventually was “Television does an extraor- SAO PAULO: The last time Brazil tournament, teams are not required much attention - from fans, media eliminated after an embarrassing 7-1 dinary job, with cameras played a major football tournament to release players for the Olympic and opposing teams - as Neymar. loss to Germany in the semifinals. everywhere,” he added. “Nobody at home, Neymar was stretchered off tournament, but Neymar and the “I’m honored to be in this team, “I don’t compare tournaments. can walk a step without a cam- the field and then missed an embar- Brazilian football confederation because I know how difficult it is to I just like winning every tourna- era filming it.” rassing loss against Germany in the negotiated with Barcelona so he win an Olympic medal in any sport,” ment that I play,” Neymar said. “All Nuzman also said he expected 2014 World Cup semi-finals. could play in Rio. he said. “With football it’s even more of them are important for me. Each Rio’s suspended drug-testing lab Two years later, the Barcelona “I know that this gold medal has Brazilians were the heavy favourites. difficult because if you are not the has its own history, its own charac- to be ready when the games open star looks to rebound from that dis- eluded Brazil so far, and we will do Brazil was runner-up twice before, in champion, people see it differently.” teristic, but they are all important.” on August 5. He expected the appointment at the Olympics in Rio everything to try to win it,” Neymar 1984 and 1988. It also won the bronze Neymar is facing extra pressure Brazil had a favorable draw and World Anti-Doping Agency to de Janeiro. told Brazilian television recently. in 1996 and 2008, the last time with a after Dunga was fired for the second will face South Africa, Iraq and Den- give its approval in a few days. The Although the Olympic football “It’s rare that a country like Brazil, squad that featured Ronaldinho and time from the national team. With- mark in Group A, making its debut suspension has been an embar- tournament doesn’t have the same considered the land of football, still future stars like Marcelo and Thiago out the experienced coach by his Aug. 4 against South Africa in Bra- rassment for local organizers and importance of a World Cup, the Rio hasn’t won this gold.” Silva. side, Neymar will carry the fate of silia. In the quarterfinals, the hosts a headache for the International Games have a special meaning for the It will be the second time Neymar “Neymar is special, one of the the team, and the striker can become could face Colombia or Nigeria, two Olympic Committee, which could Brazilian striker. Neymar will be one will play for Brazil at the Olympics. best players in the world,” said Rog- a national hero if he wins the gold, youth powerhouses. be forced to send blood and urine of the games’ biggest stars and will He led the team that lost the 2012 erio Micale, who replaced Dunga or join a long list of stars - Romario, The final will be played August 20 samples abroad for testing if the carry the responsibility of leading the final to Mexico in London, where the as coach of the Olympic team. “Any Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, among at Maracana Stadium in Rio. lab remains closed. Gerrans and Semenya goes for gold in Rio Hewitt pull out AFP silver at the 2011 World Championships take testosterone-loweringowering medicationmedication and 2012 London Olympics. Her career if their levels were ababoveove a llegalegal marmark.k. appeared to be sharp decline, however, The ruling endedded muchmuch ofof thethe AFP when she failed to qualify for the world uncertainty over Semenya’semenya’s rightright to JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s Caster championship final last year. run, even if some of hherer competitors Semenya (pictured) is back and vowing But now Semenya, 25, is in the best still feel she holds anan unfairunfair natu- SYDNEY: Australia’s Olympic hopes were dented yes- to win an Olympic gold medal that could form of her life, and confidently brush- ral advantage. Semenyaenya hashas put in terday as road cyclist Simon Gerrans withdrew from reignite the complex biological and eth- ing off the past track disputes. some startling track times in recent the Rio Games with an injury and Lleyton Hewitt was ical gender storm that once engulfed her “I don’t have time for that,” she said months. set to pull out as tennis coach. life. when asked about the gender issue at She scored a goldld hat-trickhat-trick at Gerrans, 36, was due to ride in his third Games, The athlete, who was at the centre the African Athletics Championships in the African championships,ionships, win-win- but was forced to quit the Tour de France on Thurs- of a bitter dispute over gender testing Durban in June. ning the 1,500m andnd 800m titlestitles day after breaking his collarbone in a crash. He later seven years ago, is favourite to win the I am an athlete and I focus more and anchoring the 4x400m4x400m relayrelay to underwent surgery in Spain. women’s 800 metres in Rio next month. on the issues that concern me: train- first place. “With my current injury my (Olympics) prepara- Semenya shot to international star- ing, perform, eat, sleep. So that thing In April she becameame thethe firstfirst per-per- tion would be seriously jeopardised, and so too my dom in 2009 when she won the 800m -- you know, it’s not part of me.” son to take triple ggoldold in tthehe 400m, performance at the Games,” Gerrans wrote in a let- at the World Championships in Berlin. Semenya’s full health records have 800m and 1,500m racesraces -- allall in a sin- ter to team officials. But her victory triggered a storm of never been made public, but her case gle day at the Southh AAfricanfrican nationanationall “For Australia to have the best chance to achieve controversy when rivals questioned her triggered a debate in sport over hyper- championships in Stellenbosch.tellenbosch. the best result possible, I feel I should be replaced by gender. androgenism, a condition involving Semenya has alsoo run tthehe ffastestastest one of the riders in the squad.” She was forced to undergo medi- overproduction of male sex hormones. 800m times in the worldworld tthishis Cycling Australia will select a replacement rider cal tests and barred from the track for Last year, regulations were sus- year, posting 1min 56.64sec6.64sec later this week, the Australian Olympic Committee nearly a year, before returning to win pended that required women athletes to twice, in Rome and Rabat.Rabat. (AOC) said.