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Qatar University Emir: Options narrowing for Israel among 50 best young varsities

a Palestinian State with its capital The Syrian regime in East Jerusalem, on the borders of The Peninsula 1967,” said the Emir. continues to violate Coming to the Syrian crisis, the the redlines, Emir said: “Here we meet again DOHA: Qatar University (QU) more than five years after the out- has been featured among the but those who break of the Syrian crisis, and in 50 best young universities in demarcated those the aftermath of the destruction of the world, by Quacquarelli the majority of Syrian cities by the Symonds (QS), a global higher lines have not felt regime. As a result the numbers of education analysts. provoked to raise refugees have doubled, and seeking QU has entered the list of 50 refuge has become trans-continental. best young universities for the first a finger, Emir H H Syria now is importing terrorists and time, after being among the top Sheikh Tamim bin sectarian organisations and militias, 400 in the QS World University Hamad Al Thani said which pose a regional and interna- Rankings. QU has secured the tional threat.” 49th position in this year’s ‘QS in a speech at the Theoretically, the majority of the Top 50 Under 50 Rankings.’ General Debate of the countries of the world stood by the This year’s ranking indicates Syrian people, but practically they that Asia and Australia are home 71st Session of the were left alone supported only by to the world’s strongest recently- UN General Assembly. some loyal friends. formed institutions. Nanyang “Red lines were set for the regime Technological University retains who has violated them, yet those who the number one position. Asian demarcated those lines have not felt institutions tookake all the top six QNA provoked to raise a finger. The red places. QS’s Head of Research, Ben line continued to be shifted until the Sowter, said: regime became aware of the fact that “The correlation between the there is no ceiling for what it could prominence of universities from DOHA/ NEW YORK: Emir H H perpetrate without accountability,” both Australia and Asia, and the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the Emir. prominence of innovative tech- yesterday called on the international It is true that violent radical focused institutions, is especially community to act decisively to end forces, which have nothing to do with strong in this year’s rankings. The the continuing Israeli occupation in the objectives of the Syrian revolu- trend suggests that young uni- Palestine saying the options are nar- tion, have entered the Syrian arena versities with the resources and rowing for Israel. Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addressing the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan and refused to fly its banner, and willingness to focus on creating “Israel has either to go for the borough of New York, US, yesterday. fought against the rebels more than and maintaining strong STEM- two-state solution or to opt for estab- against the regime. based research programmes stand lishing a system of apartheid. And “but those who demarcated those increasing in number and resource- segregation, and established two There were many violations, but by far the best chance of disrupt- does Israel really think that it could lines have not felt provoked to raise fulness?,” asked the Emir. legal systems under its sovereignty these phenomena, which marred the ing any established global elite.” maintain a system of apartheid in the a finger.” The Government of Israel has — one for the occupiers and the revolution could not be understood Australia is the most-featured 21st century?” the Emir asked, giv- “Israel’s leaders may believe that not only rejected the resolutions of other for those languishing under in isolation from the barbaric policy country on the ranking, with its ing a speech at the General Debate they succeeded in their endeavour. international legitimacy and the the occupation. of repression applied by the Syrian young universities taking ten of of the 71st Session of the UN General But in fact they have failed to resolve comprehensive Arab peace initiative, “The Security Council bears a regime and the inability of the inter- the fifty available places. Asian Assembly. any issue. The Palestinian people are but seeks to impose a fait accompli special responsibility to impose national community to protect the universities are also highly fea- The Emir, calling for an imme- more devoted to their rights than through long-term plans to build international legitimacy and con- civilians against the chemical weap- tured: sixteen of the fifty available diate end to the bloodshed in Syria, ever. Besides, what could Israel do settlements in the West Bank and sensus regarding the negotiations ons, bomb barrels and policy of torture. places go to Asian institutions. pointed out that the Syrian regime with the millions of Palestinians Jerusalem. It has founded its occu- on the basis of the two-state solu- Europe is the most-featured con- continues to violate the redlines, living in their own land and are pation on discrimination and racial tion, including the establishment of → Continued on page 2 tinent, with 18 universities.

Ooredoo wins ‘Telecoms 80 more job CEO of the Year’ award categories barred from securing The Peninsula driving licences DOHA: Waleed Al Sayed, Chief By Sidi Mohamed Executive Officer, The Peninsula Ooredoo Qatar, was named as the ‘Telecoms CEO of the Year’ DOHA: As part of a national strategy at the CEO Mid- to address traffic jams, the General dle East Awards Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry on Monday. of Interior (MoI) has banned 80 more The cere- job categories from getting driving mony, which was licences. held at the Four They are added to the already 150 Seasons Hotel plus list which includes a number of in Dubai, was professions. attended by some “We received the new list last of the Gulf’s top month and we fear it will reduce the Corniche fish market upgraded with shades to cover sellers and customers. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula executives. The Waleed Al Sayed (left), Chief number of people seeking new driving annual awards Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, licenses. We will come to know about seek to recognise receiving ‘Telecoms CEO of the the actual impact, when we compare and reward out- Year’ award at the Four Seasons the current month (September) with standing success, Hotel in Dubai. previous months”, a source at Al Rayah Corniche fish market a huge draw innovation and Driving School told The Peninsula. ethics across the region. He added that the ban is appli- Waleed Al Sayed received the award in recognition of cable to only company workers and By Irfan Bukhari “Observe the gills and retina of eyes said Saalik, who hails from the south- the remarkable impact he has made since being named workers under private sponsorship The Peninsula of fish carefully. It indicates its freshness ern Indian town of Chennai. as Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar and Deputy are not included in it. or otherwise. If the gill is red and has not Most of the people visiting Corniche Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group in November The job categories that are barred turned white, it shows its freshness. In fish-market were demanding Safi (White- 2015. Now in its tenth year running, the CEO Middle from securing a driving licence include the same manner a whitish retina of fish spotted spine foot) particularly Qataris and East Awards recognises the best CEOs in 14 business grocer, newspaper vendor, bar- DOHA: If you want to enjoy toothsome eyes points out its spoilage,” said Mathi, a other Arab customers. At Mathi’s stall, only categories. In Qatar, Ooredoo successfully expanded ber, servant, cosmetologist, security fresh fish tonight without being deceived fisherman cum fish-monger selling fresh Qurqufan (Haffara seabream) fish was its revenue share of the market to 72.2 percent in the guard, porter, shepherd, butcher, tai- by a fishy sale and purchase deal, the small fish at Corniche fish-stall. available yesterday morning. first quarter of 2016, and secured 3.4 million custom- lor, goldsmith, agricultural worker, yet tidy fish stalls located on the Doha Cor- The salesman is not alone in testi- “Due to strong winds last night and ers by the end of 1H (first half) of 2016. The company decoration technician, mining tech- niche should be your number one choice. fying in favour of fish’s freshness. Meet early morning, we could not catch new has pursued network leadership in Qatar, completing nician, beautician and mechanic etc. Once the stalls operating under Saalik, a regular customer of the mini stocks,” he said. He was selling Qurq- a major Supernet upgrade by adding the new Cate- The Directorate has banned such jobs canopy of sky have now been provided market who says that he visits the mar- ufan fish at the rate of QR10 per kg while gory 9 LTE-Advanced standard to its mobile network from having driving licence saying that purpose-built shades that provide extra ket once a week. every customer was haggling for bring- and beginning work on Qatar’s first 5G research and it will help reduce traffic congestion. comfort to customers and fish mongers “I prefer buying fish from here due ing the price down. development centre. by saving them from scorching sunlight to its freshness although the fish avail- → Continued on page 4 during morning business hours. able at central fish market is cheaper,” → Continued on page 5 02 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 HOME UN Council selective in addressing problems: Emir

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Emir said that Daria City has pre- sented an epitome of the peaceful revolution which started by toss- ing flowers to the soldiers. But after major massacres such as the one (on August 25, 2012) which claimed hundreds of lives, mostly women and children, the city was forced, like other cities, to defend itself. Henceforth, Daria was reeling under non-stop shelling and starva- tion siege, although it has not been controlled by any radical or Takfiri organization, and its revolutionaries have not committed any violations. “So why its inhabitants ended up just being watched by the inter- national community while being subjected to displacement in a bla- tant demographic cleansing process? Why no warning was issued against its shelling and depopulation similar to the warning against the bombing of other forces in Hasaka province recently?,” asked the Emir. “Putting an end to this humani- tarian disaster has become a political Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN headquarters in New York yesterday. RIGHT: Emir, along with the Qatari delegation, and moral necessity that imposes a historical responsibility on the Secu- at the UN session. The Emir also met other officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting. rity Council to stop the bloodshed of the Syrians by halting the barbaric bombing and blockade on cities - staged under the slogan “starvation or kneeling” - and to repatriate the displaced, and to take measures for the resumption of the political proc- ess within the framework of the Security Council Resolution (2254) and on the basis of the Geneva (1) decisions, which stipulate forming a transitional ruling body with full powers to meet the aspirations of the Syrian people and maintain the unity and sovereignty of Syria, on the basis of equal rights for all citizens of Syria, without discrimination on the basis of faith, creed, ethnicity, and race,” he added. The Emir called for a constructive dialogue to find solutions for the cri- ses facing the Gulf region. “Dialogue between countries must be based on the principles of good neighbourliness, mutual respect and non-interference in the internal parties to reach a political settlement under the authority of the Presiden- terrorism and standing against it. efforts to uproot the phenomena and them to be active and productive affairs, in order to reach the desired according to the Gulf initiative, the tial Council are engaged in combating This definition must not be altered reinforce the pretexts used by the ter- in their communities. In the last results,” said the Emir. outputs of the national dialogue and terrorism, other forces that reject the depending on the identity of the per- rorists,” he added. five years, since 2011, the value of Regarding Yemen, the Emir reit- the Security Council Resolution 2216,” international solution took advan- petrator or the victim or on account In this respect, one of the impor- assistance provided by the State of erated Qatar’s support for the return said the Emir. tage of the situation to occupy oil of a certain political interest. We saw tant challenges that is incumbent Qatar has increased three folds to of legitimacy as the only way to Although the situation in Libya export terminals against the back- cases when a certain organization upon all of us to counter at the reach QR13bn,” he added. ensure its security, unity and stability. is still turbulent, “we look forward drop of a tight-lipped world. Is this a had been branded as terrorist when it moment, is the one related to pro- The Emir said, it is no longer “No doubt that the negligence to restoring stability through the proper way to encourage the Libyans was a political foe, but later the same tecting refugees, said the Emir. possible to ignore the weakness of the of the international community in efforts of the Presidential Council to combat terrorism?,” said the Emir. organization was embraced when it “ That challenge imposes United Nations’ legal and institutional implementing the Security Council and the present government backed The Emir said, the fight against suddenly became a temporary ally,” cooperation and joint action on us system and its inability in many resolutions, especially resolution by the international community and terrorism must not be confined to said the Emir. in order to overcome the causes of cases to apply standards of justice 2216, had given some political forces to confronting terrorism and tackling the security dimension, which per “There must not be a discrimi- refuge, that is the most important… and fairness to the mechanisms of in Yemen the opportunity to carry out its serious effects.” se is essential, but must also go far nation between the lives of civilians Our developmental and relief its functioning. “However, there is coup-related actions that hampered “We are surprised that some beyond that to promote the values whether in Istanbul or Gaza, New contribution has reached out to more a persistent recurring pattern that the desired political solution which countries have supported forces of tolerance, culture of plurality and York or Aleppo, etc. There is no life than 100 countries around the world, marks all these crises, and that is the achieves the interests of the Yemeni that reject the international solu- dialogue, while taking into consider- that is more qualitatively valuable and we are still coordinating with the selectivity of the Security Council in people in unity and stability…..We will tion and act to thwart the security ation the right of the peoples to resist than another life. The double stand- governmental and non-governmental addressing the problems, especially continue our support for the task of council’s resolution by force despite occupation. ards handling of this phenomenon or agencies to provide developmental when it comes to the use of force by the Secretary General’s Special Envoy the fact that the resolution provides “For the education of the youth linking it to a certain faith or culture, and relief aid. Qatar supports over ten countries in international relations,” to Yemen, and the international for imposing sanctions on such and mobilization of the communities or absolving governments who prac- million children around the world in he added. efforts for resuming the political forces. And at the time when the against terrorism to gain credibil- tice terrorism from being described addition to promoting the potentiality Later, Emir left for Los Angeles for consultations among the Yemeni forces which have placed themselves ity, we must be diligent in defining as terrorist, would complicate the of 1.2 million Arab youth to empower several days’ working visit.

Emir greets Philippine embassy opens arts and culture centre Nepal President

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim By Raynald C Rivera the importance of cultural diplomacy bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday The Peninsula in our function as an embassy to pro- sent a cable of congratulations mote the Philippines,” said Philippine to Nepal’s President Bidhya Ambassador Wilfredo C. Santos. Devi Bhandari on her country’s Ambassador Santos said the National Day. DOHA: The Philippine Embassy in centre will be expanded once the Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Doha marked a milestone in the field Embassy relocates to a larger area in Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani of cultural diplomacy with yester- the future. “The Philippine embassy also sent a congratulatory cable day’s official opening of Sentro Rizal is moving to a bigger building, where to President Bhandari. - a learning centre for Philippine arts we will have specially dedicated area, Prime Minister and Interior and culture which is the second to be a sort of library for Sentro Rizal Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah opened in the MENA region. where Filipino students can come bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Felipe M. De Leon, Jr. , Chairman and do research. We will also be sent a similar cable to President of the Philippines’ National Commis- undertaking activities that promote Bhandari, reports QNA. sion for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), our heritage here in collaboration officially inaugurated the centre with Qatari government,” added the whose main purpose is to promote Ambassador. Qatar condemns Philippine arts, cultures and lan- Yesterday’s event also saw the guages. “This is a project of the NCCA signing of an agreement between attack on aid together with the Department of For- NCCA and the Philippine Embassy, eign Affairs to make sure Philippine a feature of which is that NCCA will convoy in Syria culture is promoted in all countries provide more resource materials to especially where there are Filipinos,” the centre. DOHA: Qatar yesterday con- De Leon told local media after the Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos and NCCA Chairman Felipe M De Leon Jr. jointly cut the ribbon to “This is a learning centre for any- demned and denounced the opening ceremony. mark the opening of Sentro Rizal at the Philippine Embassy yesterday. Also seen are Labour Attaché David thing Filipino so the NCCA will be bombing which targeted a con- Since the project was launched Des T Dicang, Consul Gonaranao Musor, Vice Consul Kristine F. Bautista and UFOQ Chairman Ressie S. Fos. providing books, audio visual mate- voy of humanitarian aid near the in 2009, a total of 19 centres have Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula rials and other learning tools which Syrian city of Aleppo. opened around the world with the would be done regularly,” said De In a statement, the Foreign 20th to launch in Cairo on Sunday in and the larger community who wish tongue. Aside from language we are Hundreds of students from two Leon, adding the possibility for the Ministry said the targeting of the presence of the NCCA Chairman. to learn Philippine culture. hoping to teach those iconic sym- Philippine schools in Qatar are set to NCCA to send performers here dur- humanitarian convoy is a fla- Although the centre is named “We will have a programme on bols of being a Filipino such as the benefit from the newly opened centre. ing important events upon invitation. grant violation of international after Jose Rizal, the national hero of Philippine culture but primarily this rondalla, an iconic Filipino musical “We are very lucky that we have De Leon is also meeting with offi- humanitarian law and human the Philippines, it will not just con- will be a training centre for Filipi- ensemble of native Filipino musical a Sentro Rizal which will serve as cials from the Ministry of Culture and rights law, and blatant encroach- tain materials about Rizal but serve nos abroad especially children of instruments and the Philippine Arnis centre for Filipinos especially the Sports, Qatar Museums and Katara ment of the ceasefire agreement as a repository of Philippine cultural Filipinos working abroad to learn which is now one of the most rec- students of two Philippine schools for possible collaborations. He will announced recently to deliver materials and resources in multime- Filipino language. We would like Fil- ognized martial arts in the world,” here to learn more about Philippine be delivering a lecture at Philippine humanitarian aid to besieged dia format available for the Filipino ipinos not to forget their own native explained De Leon. culture and heritage. It underscores School Doha today. Syrian cities. HOME WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 03

Sidra opening six Deputy Emir meets French Defence Minister; honours Moroccan envoy more paediatric outpatient clinics

the launch of day surgeries soon. Plans are under way Our day surgery clinic will conduct minor surgeries and procedures to start day surgeries and paediatric patients will be dis- soon. charged the same day. This is an exciting time for Sidra and, more importantly, a crucial service deliv- ery for the children of Qatar who The Peninsula require specialist healthcare serv- ices,” he added. The Infectious Diseases clinic will treat paediatric infections, LEFT: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani met French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and his delegation at the Emiri DOHA: Sidra Medical and Research including fever and rash-based Diwan yesterday. Talks dealt with bilateral relations, ways of enhancing them and topics of common interest. RIGHT: The Deputy Emir also Center (Sidra) is opening six addi- diseases, bone and joint infections, met outgoing Moroccan Ambassador Al Makki Kawan and presented him with the Sash of Merit in recognition of his role in enhancing ties tional paediatric outpatient clinics and complicated skin and soft tis- between Qatar and his country, wishing him every success in his future assignments and bilateral relations further progress and prosperity. this month while plans are under sue infections. way to start day surgeries soon, said Adolescent Medicine will focus The ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Emir and officials for cooperation which contributed to the success of a senior official yesterday. on children aged 14-18 and will see his mission. The new clinics are for Infec- patients with chronic illness or dis- tious Diseases, Adolescent Medicine, ability, mental illness, behavioural Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Anaes- problems and eating disorders. thesiology and a Pre-Anaesthesia The Nephrology Clinic will Care Unit (PACU). address problems, including renal The day surgery clinic will disease, chronic kidney disease, and RAF rescues 77 Somali people from jail sentences conduct minor surgeries and pro- bladder dysfunction. cedures for paediatric patients. The Ophthalmology Clinic will Sidra is collaborating with other provide multidisciplinary paediat- healthcare institutions in Qatar to ric ophthalmic care for conditions The Peninsula in Somalia, Social Development expand the referral network as and related to the eye, orbit and related Organisation, helped the families when more clinics and services are structures. This includes retinopa- bring their lives back to normal launched. thy of prematurity (ROP) — a retinal after they were overburdened due At present the Outpatient Clinic disease that occurs in premature DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin to loans. is accepting referral-based patients babies; eyelid lesions, congenital Abdullah Foundation for Human- The money was given to the from Hamad Medical Corporation corneal and lens malformations, itarian Services (RAF) has provided beneficiaries in separate ceremo- (HMC) and Primary Health Care congenital glaucoma and retinal QR500,000 to rescue 77 Somali nies held under the supervision of Corporation. dystrophies which affect visual people who were handed differ- local authorities. “We are excited to be on track functions. ent jail sentences for defaulting on RAF has been supporting with the launch of more clinics and The Anaesthesiology Clinic and loan repayments. Somali people in their tough time services at the Outpatient Clinic. PACU will include pre-assessment The beneficiaries belonged to and has implemented many social Now we have over 30 clinics, allied and testing for children requiring poor families which would have and development projects, said health and clinical services. This sedation or anaesthesia for pro- been left without any source of Abdul Fattah Hasan Ahmad, Dep- marks an important milestone as cedures being performed by Sidra income if their breadwinners had uty Chairman, Social Development we prepare for our outpatient serv- doctors at HMC hospitals. been imprisoned. Organisation. ices to become fully operational by While consultations with the The project was financed The beneficiaries were bur- January 2017,” said Dr. David Sigalet, Sidra surgical team are based out of by people from Qatar through dened with loans and unable to Medical Director, Outpatient Center, the Sidra Outpatient Clinic, all sur- donations. repay due to poor economic con- and Department Chair of Surgery. gical procedures and operations are The initiative, launched in dition as they sustained losses in A Somali citizen receiving money from a RAF representative in a ceremony “We are also working towards being conducted at HMC hospitals. collaboration with RAF’s partner their business, he added. in capital Mogadishu. 04 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 HOME

PM meets UK’s Liam Fox Arbitration effective way of settling global trade disputes

rbitration dominates all other methods of set- tling disputes in international trade for various reasons since it is cheaper, speedier, private (and, therefore, confidential) and flexible. AThis column addresses the bases of the arbitration system on international and domestic levels. It covers the principles of the arbitration system such as party autonomy, enforcement system, New York Conven- tion, and arbitration procedures as an introduction to understand arbitration mechanism under Qatari Law.

Introduction of International Commercial Arbitration Arbitration is one method which is considered appropriate, particularly in disputes between par- ties from developed and developing countries. The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday main reason for this is that arbitration gives the par- met Liam Fox, British Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, ties freedom to tailor arbitral proceedings in any way and his delegation. Talks dealt with ways of enhancing trade and investment relations and issues of they see fit. In this respect, the effectiveness of arbi- common interest. tration depends to a large extent on party autonomy. The question, therefore, arises: How can parties express and exercise this freedom? This is a difficult question to answer. The concept has been researched and developed since the emergence of arbitration in the world. And it would seem from research done that there are two main factors which may help us answer domestic or international laws and conventions on arbi- QA to enhance capacity to the question. tration. Although many writers have tried to create a First, what parties “could” do. And second, what definition, these definitions have been or can be easily parties “should” do. The first directly concerns the con- criticised. Nevertheless some writers have still tried to cept of party autonomy which deals with the scope of come up with a definition. Brazil and Argentina by 40% the parties’s freedom. The second is that, although the The result has been that the definition of arbitra- parties may have freedom to tailor arbitration to meet tion has become more a matter of theory than practice. their needs, there is the matter of how they can effec- This is more so in particular in the field of international tively express this freedom. What parties can do may commercial arbitration which generally involves laws The Peninsula and Buenos Aires, the capital cities “Passenger demand from the leisure also depend on the local legal system and the attitude of of more than one jurisdictions. of Brazil and Argentina, respectively. and business segments has grown the state court concerning arbitration. This local legal The term ‘arbitration’ is more difficult to define in QA’s aircraft operating on the consistently since the launch of both system may be the law where they want to have their this respect because the concept of arbitration vary route are Boeing 777-200LR with routes in June 2010. We are pleased dispute settled or the place where enforcement of such from country to country. Some countries define the DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has 259 seats, which will increase to 358. to reinforce our commitment to our settlement may be sought. Therefore, the parties must term broadly, while others give it a narrow definition. announced to introduce nearly 40 Commercial passenger traffic passengers and looking forward to abide by what the law prohibits but still have freedom This problem was highlighted when the model law was percent additional capacity to its two from the two cities to QA’s network increasing QA’s presence in South to choose a location which is ‘permissive’. being drafted. South American gateways — Buenos of over 150 destinations via Doha America. In the past, most states were of the mentality The drafters tried to harmonise the term but failed. Aires and Sao Paulo — from Decem- provides travellers with some The region is a strong contrib- that arbitration was a method of dispute resolution The final result was that the model law was classified ber 1, when the airline upgrades its of the shortest travel times from utor to our route network and the which competed with the state court. They, therefore, to cover ad- hoc and institutional arbitration. aircraft operating on the route from South America to destinations such additional seats will enable leisure attempted to exercise as much control as possible over Given the scope of the model law, a definition of a Boeing 777-200LR to a Boeing 777- as Bangkok, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and business segments to flourish. all arbitrations which took place in their territory. arbitration became necessary. The reason for this was 300ER. Tokyo, Beirut, Singapore, Delhi and “The dedication to service Accordingly, the parties’ freedom to design the that a definition would serve to determine the scope of The upgrade to the ‘Extended Maldives, and many other places can sets the airline apart and we wel- conduct of arbitral proceedings was restricted. This arbitration laws and international conventions (such Range’ aircraft will provide an be conveniently reached via Doha. come passengers to experience the restriction has relaxed with the adoption of the United as the New York Convention). additional 99 seats a day from the Günter Saurwein, Vice-Pres- genuine hospitality and warmth on- Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforce- There are several private mechanisms for third- airline’s hub in Doha to Sao Paulo ident for the Americas, QA, said: board,” he added. ment of Foreign Arbitration Awards party resolution of disputes that are 1958, which is commonly referred to as sometimes very similar in character or the New York Convention. This Conven- label to arbitration, such as mediation tion provides a universally recognised (or conciliation). The general concepts of framework for foreign awards made both mechanisms are similar but their Malabar Gold & Diamonds begins in international commercial arbitra- legal effects are different. tion in that an award rendered in one A mediator cannot render a bind- country may be enforced in another ing decision, but an arbitrator can. country if both countries are parties to This is the same as in the case of var- Gemstone Jewellery Festival today the Convention. ious types of ‘free arbitration’ — such The aim of the New York Convention as the arbitratoirrituale in Italian law, attempts to provide compromise for cer- the Dutch bindedadvies and the Ger- The Peninsula The festival, which runs until October and above. These offers are tain conflicts among arbitration laws by man Schiedsgutachten. 15, offers new collection and customers a valid until October 15. providing a framework which facilitates Basically, all these free arbitrations chance to get free one-gramme gold coin The group’s mesmeris- enforcement of foreign awards. Most are procedures that often determine on every purchase of ‘Era uncut diamond ing collection and exclusive importantly, this Convention gives the questions only of fact and not of law, and DOHA: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the jewellery’ worth QR2,500 and above. offers can be availed in all parties to arbitration a wider scope to agree. This is fur- commonly result in decisions that are binding only as prominent jewellery retailer across the Customers can also get a free pearl outlets of Malabar Gold & ther promoted with the emergence of the UNCITRAL contractual provisions and not as arbitral awards. As a globe, is holding Gemstone Jewellery Fes- jewellery with purchase of ‘Precia — Diamonds in the GCC and Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration result of such difficulties and necessity, identification tival from today. precious gem jewellery’ worth QR1,500 Far East. adopted by the UN Commission on International Trade of essential elements of arbitration will be useful. We, Law on June 21, 1985 and revised in 2006, which is sim- therefore, need to look at some definitions. To do this, ilarly significant in the matter of party autonomy. The the examination of arbitration laws and international Drop in number pre-eminent aim of the model law is to respect party conventions can be useful. autonomy and restrict the level of court interference in Professor Rene David in (Arbitration in Inter- of driving the practice of international commercial arbitration. national Trade 1985) defines arbitration as: “Device The problem of what parties “could” do now seems whereby the settlement of a question, which is of inter- licence seekers more relaxed. However, the problem still remains with est for two or more persons, is entrusted to one or more respect to what parties can do in that what may be persons — the arbitrator or arbitrators — who derive Continued from page 1 permitted in one jurisdiction may not be permitted their powers from a private agreement, not the author- “These categories don’t in another. Another obstacle to party autonomy is the ity of a State, and who are to proceed and decide the require a driving licence development of arbitration. The practice of arbitra- case on the basis of such an agreement.” since the companies are tion in developed countries such as England, is more In a similar vein, Albert Jan van den Berg explains supposed to provide them advanced while in the jurisdictions of developing coun- arbitration as: “The resolution of a dispute between with transportation,” the tries its use has been more recent. The development two or more parties by a third person (arbitrator) who source said. between these two groups of jurisdictions has created derives his powers from an agreement (arbitration Officials of driving problems. agreement) of the parties, and whose decision is bind- schools claim there is a The second factor is related to what parties “should” ing upon them”. decrease in the number do. This factor is as important as what the parties Although these definitions are different in context of people registering for “could” do. What the parties “should do” depends very and do not give much detail, they provide a picture of licences compared to the much, if not entirely, on the experience of the parties what arbitration is. past year. that is it concerns practical matters. Although the par- Furthermore, in examining the structure of all arbi- “There is more demand ties are free to do certain things, they should not always tration acts and international conventions, one can for light-vehicle licence do so. For example, in appointing an arbitrator the par- have a clearer picture of arbitration. According to the compared to heavy-vehicle ties may choose a non-lawyer. However, this should laws and conventions, there are three essential ele- ones, and generally there not be done if the dispute involves substantive legal ments — arbitration must involve a dispute between is a decrease in demand issues. This is good practice because such an arbitrator the parties; arbitration must be nominated as the pro- in both categories — light- may run the risk of rendering an award which maybe cedure to settle the dispute; and a binding decision vehicle licences by 30 unenforceable in other countries. In practice, parties must be the end result. percent and heavy-vehicle from developed countries may have more experience licences by 50 percent com- than those from developing countries. This raises the 1. Dispute pared to last year,” said Adel question of whether arbitration is a practice of and for The basic element of arbitration is that there must Salem, Manager, Al Rayah developed countries. be a dispute or difference between parties who agree Driving School. This would be an incorrect perception. Arbitration to submit it to arbitration. Although parties may enter Mohammed Al Zain is not of and for any specific group of countries but it into an arbitration agreement, an arbitration never Ibrahim, Executive Man- is a method of dispute resolution used worldwide by comes into existence until a dispute arises between ager of Gulf Driving School the business community. Its use demonstrates that the the parties. In other words, there is no dispute requir- also said there is a signif- business community has more much in common than ing arbitration until a matter of fact or law is asserted icant decrease in demand any other group in society, thus rendering the role of by one side and denied by the other. for both types of licences, nationality insignificant. Notwithstanding this, cultural The term ‘dispute’ may refer to future, present or especially heavy-vehicle backgrounds may be of relevance and may affect the past disputes. The New York Convention recognises licences. He said the school way businesses are conducted or disputes settled. In two types of disputes and provides in Article II (1) — is preparing to increase most cases, however, cultural differences do not con- “Each Contracting State shall recognise an agreement the fees, provided it gets test the importance of arbitration. in writing under which the parties undertake to submit approval from authorities. to arbitration all or any differences which have arisen “We have not revised fees Definition of arbitration or which may arise between them”. for the past four years. Now Defining the term ‘arbitration’ is not an easy several reasons are forcing task. Further, there is no clear definition found in the (To be continued) us to revise it.” HOME WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 05

New policy for French honour for Minister

The Peninsula fields over the past few years, and saw a remarkable advancement that early education in moved them from conventional to strategic level, thanks to convergence DOHA: Minister of Transport and of views on several issues of com- Communications H E Jassim bin mon interest. 11 primary schools Saif Al Sulaiti was yesterday hon- Eventually, that had made our oured by French Defence Minister bilateral relations a good role model Jean-Yves Le Drian with the ‘Com- and pushed both countries to explore Ministerial Decision issued last year, mander of the National Order of the new horizons for cooperation to fur- said Aisha Mubarak Al Khulaifi, Legion of Honor’ at an event attended ther enhance ties, he said. The policy proposes Director, Early Education Depart- by Prime Minister and Interior Min- Al Sulaiti said he has been work- changes, including ment at the ministry. ister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser ing to boost cooperation between the The policy proposes changes, bin Khalifa Al Thani. two friendly nations since he started integration of Arabic including integration of Arabic Al Sulaiti expressed pleasure for his professional career and that language with social language with social studies and the appreciation, attributing it to cooperation resulted in launching studies and teaching teaching visual arts as part of lan- massive and unlimited support he joint projects in the field of transport guage skills. The aim is to give more has been receiving from Emir H H and information technology. visual arts as part of time to the teaching and learning of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani He said it is a new addition to the language skills. Arabic language, said Al Khulaifi. and directives from the Premier. history of unique relations between As part of the policy, it has been Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti The Minister said Qatari-French both countries and a true translation decided to revoke the concept of with French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (left) and French relations are strong and historic, of our clear vision for sustainable home work, which will be carried Ambassador to Qatar Eric Chevallier at the event. have been reinforced in multiple cooperation in all domains. By Mohammed Osman out at the schools under the super- The Peninsula vision of teachers utilising schooling time in a more effective way. This is to enable teachers eval- uate the performance of children More people visiting Corniche fish market DOHA: The Ministry of Education in a more constructive way, said Al and Higher Education has begun Khulaifi. implementing a new policy for early The committee comprised Continued from page 1 education in 11 primary Independ- directors of kindergartens and big-sized Qurqufan, repeatedly say- ent schools. schools, deputy directors and ing, “kabeer, kabeer.” Everything According to the new policy, the coordinators. Mathi after initial reluctance was clean and tidy on and around lower grades of the elementary edu- Al Khulaifi said the pilot project brought the price down on the con- the dock that provides platform cation have been considered part of will be assessed and gradually dition of buying at least 2kg of fish. for the market, maintaining Qatari early education system which also expanded to more schools. Continu- Saalik bought 4kg for QR30 while standards. include kindergartens (KGs). ous assessment method will be used another customer could not avail of “We cannot keep and sell freshly- The selection of the 11 schools to evaluate student performance at the discount as he had to buy only caught fish beyond two days. After was based on factors such as gen- the lower grades of the elementary 1kg. that we have two options — to send der (boys and girls), geographical level, Al Khulaifi said. According to Mathi, people like it to central fish market for sale pro- location, teachers and whether the The department is about to Safi because it is tasty and has less vided it is not rotten or discard the school is new or old. launch a campaign under the title bones. “It has only one bone and no stocks if the fish starts emanating The early education policy ‘If you don’t see Him, He sees you’ scales, so people prefer it,” he said. sour, ammonia-like stench,” another was laid down by a committee to enhance piety and virtue in the The mini fish market has 30 fisherman said. “A doctor frequently established in accordance with a early years, he added. stalls, of which nine have been visits the stalls to check stocks.” shifted to Al Wakrah beach. Shahid, As per the rules, traders across another fish-lover from Bangla- Customers at the fish market on the Corniche. the country are not allowed to stock desh, had come to the market from Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula fish for more than three days and sell. Religious institute enrolment begins the Industrial Area in search of fresh These fishermen get QR1,000 fish. “I always find fresh fish here,” Sheirii (Spangled emperor), Safi and available at QR3 to QR5 a kg. Dis- to QR1,200 monthly salary. “Men he told The Peninsula. Hamour (Orange-spotted grouper) count is a normal practice there but with 15-year experience get around DOHA: Registration for admission of expatriate students in the religious Shahid lives along with three sell like hotcakes. Saalik said: “These salesmen give QR1,800 to QR2,000,” said a fisher- institute ‘M’had Al Dini’ run by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs compatriot industrial workers in “Safi sells at the rate of QR30- more discounts to citizens.” man, adding he lives in a room with has begun. The deadline is December-end. a rented room near the Industrial QR35 a kg and Sheirii at QR20. The As Safi was in short supply, a 10 more fishermen. The ministry has issued enrolment criteria, including the candidate Area. He said his fish cooking skills small-sized Sheirii is sold at QR10,” few Qatari women left without “The owners of these stalls are should speak, read and write English fluently. The announcement was are liked by his roommates. said a salesman, adding some buying Qurqufan. Another Ara- licensed citizens. All those who work posted on the ministry’s website and shared a link on its Twitter account. The Peninsula observed that cheaper varieties of fish were also bic-speaking customer demanded here are employees,” he added. 06 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 MIDDLE EAST

Saudi Aramco fire US Says Syria injures 8 workers truce not dead; AFP RIYADH: State-owned Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil production company, says eight of its workers have been injured others sceptical in a fire that broke out at one of its oil terminals. The company says it success- gathering of the International Syria fully responded to the fire at its Support Group together with Russian facility in the eastern city of Ras The United Nations Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Tanura last morning, adding that suspended all aid The Syrian Red Crescent said the its oil and gas operations were not shipments into Syria head of one of its local offices and impacted. “around 20 civilians” were killed in The Ras Tanura terminal has after Monday’s deadly Monday’s strike, which a war mon- a crude oil refining capacity of attack on a convoy itoring group blamed on Russian or 550,000 barrels per day. Syrian aircraft. In a statement released on carrying humanitarian Russia, which is allied to Assad’s its website, the company says supplies to a town near government, denied that either its the six contractors and two Aleppo. air force or that of the Syrian armed employees injured as a result of forces was responsible. The Syrian US Secretary of State John Kerry (centre), United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura (right) the fire have received medical army also denied blame. and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the International Syria Support Group Meeting in Manhattan, treatment. German Foreign Minister Frank- Saudi Aramco says the cause New York, yesterday. Walter Steinmeier struck a decidedly of the fire is not yet known and the Reuters pessimistic note about the chances statement did not elaborate fur- of halting violence in the Syrian “We will have to reflect if there are the meeting in a New York luxury meeting. Is there still a chance this ther on the injuries sustained by civil war, now in its sixth year, as he ways back to negotiations on a truce, hotel. Speaking afterwards, French ceasefire will be effective? I can’t its workers. arrived for the meeting on the side- or if this has already become hope- Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault answer that question,” Ayrault told NEW YORK: The United States said lines of the UN General Assembly. less,” Steinmeier told reporters before also voiced doubts. “It was a dramatic reporters. that a Syria ceasefire was “not dead” even as other countries voiced scep- Kuwait royal jailed ticism that a US-Russian deal to halt the violence could be revived. Aid convoy was tracked from the skies before attack for three years for Foreign ministers from 20 nations emerged with differing insulting Ruler views after a meeting to explore Reuters Western countries, were deliber- when the attack took place and was the aid were killed, he said. “This is how to revive the ceasefire shat- ate, and gives the lie to Russian and injured by shrapnel in the hand, an area that wasn’t supposed to be tered by a strike on a humanitarian Syrian government denials that they described relentless and sustained bombed, belonging to an interna- KUWAIT CITY: A Kuwaiti court aid convoy on Monday, with one were involved. air attacks that unleashed carnage tional humanitarian organisation... sentenced a ruling family mem- minister asking if matters were BEIRUT: Surveillance aircraft cir- “We thought at first something on workers unloading aid trucks. This area is full of civilians, it’s resi- ber to three years in prison already hopeless. cled in the sky during the hours was going to happen because there “There were fires, martyrs, dential,” Badawi said. yesterday on charges of insult- The United Nations suspended before a United Nations aid convoy were four or five planes in the air, wounded people. We were able to Damascus and Moscow both ing the Gulf state’s ruler and all aid shipments into Syria after was struck by warplanes on Monday, but they didn’t strike at first,” said pull out four survivors and five dead say their aircraft were not respon- other royals. Monday’s deadly attack on a convoy killing relief workers and destroying Abu Shahoud, an opposition activ- bodies at first,” Badawi said. sible for attacking the convoy. The charges against Sheikh carrying humanitarian supplies to 18 trucks of humanitarian supplies, ist who was present when the attack “The bombardment was con- Russia said only rebel fighters Abdullah Salem Al Sabah, grand- a town near Aleppo, as a week-old several witnesses said. took place on Monday. tinuous. The rescue teams weren’t knew the convoy’s location. But the son of the Emir’s late half-brother US-Russian sponsored ceasefire col- Rebels and local rescue work- Hussein Badawi, head of the even able to work. Those who United Nations says all sides were Sheikh Abdullah Al Ahmad Al lapsed in renewed violence. ers say the surveillance shows the Civil Defence local rescue service arrived in ambulances couldn’t informed of the convoy’s wherea- Sabah, stemmed from video mes- “The ceasefire is not dead,” US strikes, which have drawn out- in the town of Urem Al Kubra, who come in,” he added. Several truck bouts and the trucks were clearly sages he posted on Snapchat early Secretary of State John Kerry told rage from the United Nations and was 100 metres from the aid depot drivers and volunteers offloading marked. last year in which he strongly reporters as he emerged from the criticised the functioning of the government. Al Sabah family members hold all the main cabinet posts and Sheikh Abdullah singled out sev- eral of them for criticism. Iraq forces launch push on IS-held town in Mosul The court ordered that he pay $16,500 in damages to one of them. AFP Sunni Arab heartland. The town lies military operations there had held about five kilometres (three miles) he said. Ahmed Al Assadi, the spokes- He can appeal his convic- on the west bank of the Tigris river in up the push. from the town. man of the Hashed Al Shaabi (Popular tion. It is not Sheikh Abdullah’s Salaheddin province, 260km north- “The operation to liberate Sherqat Colonel John Dorrian, the spokes- Mobilisation) paramilitary forces, said first run-in with the Kuwaiti west of Baghdad and around 80km started at 5:30am from several direc- man for the US-led operation against operation “Sherqat Dawn” aimed to authorities. KIRKUK, IRAQ: Iraqi forces south of Mosul. IS overran large areas tions... with the support of coalition IS, said coalition forces had carried “finish expelling those terrorist gang- In 2012, he was questioned launched an operation yesterday north and west of Baghdad in 2014, forces,” Joint Operations Command out 19 air strikes over the past two sters from usurped Iraqi land.” for posting comments on Twit- to retake a northern town from the but Iraqi forces backed by US-led spokesman Yahya Rasool said. “We are weeks to set the stage for the Sherqat The Hashed al-Shaabi, which has ter deemed sympathetic to the Islamic State (IS) group in the latest air strikes and training have since making good progress,” he said. “Sher- operation. Sherqat is “in close prox- played a big part in retaking IS-held opposition and critical of the move to prepare a broad offensive retaken significant ground includ- qat is important, we can’t move on Mosul imity to their supply lines,” Dorrian areas since 2014, is nominally under Emir. on jihadist bastion Mosul. ing the cities of Ramadi and Fallujah. and have terrorists control Sherqat.” said, referring to routes by which the control of the prime minister but In June last year, he was Army and tribal forces pushed Iraqi forces have already recon- Colonel Mohammed al-Assadi, Iraqi forces move troops and mate- dominated by Tehran-backed Shia detained for 10 days pending towards Sherqat, which IS fight- quered other towns north of Sherqat an Iraqi security spokesman, said rial for operations against IS. militia. It also includes less power- interrogation for criticising the ers captured more than two years on the way to Mosul but the ques- the country’s forces had retaken “Clearing that area makes sure ful Sunni tribal forces supporting the emir. The following month, a court ago when they swept across Iraq’s tion of Shia militia involvement in villages around Sherqat and were that their supply lines are protected,” government against IS. acquitted him in a similar case. France wants Jordan votes in polls tipped international conference on to see return of Islamists Mideast this year AFP

AP AMMAN: Jordanians voted yes- terday in an election that could UNITED NATIONS: France said see opposition Islamists re- yesterday it wants to organise an emerge as a major parliamentary international conference before the force in the key Western ally. end of the year to present Israelis and Polling stations closed at Palestinians with a package of incen- 1700 GMT, after the electoral tives if they reach a peace agreement. commission extended voting by Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault an hour in major cities includ- said at a briefing on the sidelines of the ing Amman because of the “great UN General Assembly’s annual minis- crowds” of voters. terial meeting that “this week must be The focus will be on turn- a moment of political mobilisation that out and the performance of the we can reach that goal.” Islamic Action Front, the political Ayrault’s push for an interna- arm of Jordan’s Muslim Broth- tional conference in France follows erhood. The IAF is expected an announcement by Russia’s Foreign to clinch about 20 seats in the Ministry on September 8 that Israeli 130-member parliament, which and Palestinian leaders have agreed would make it the largest oppo- A Jordanian woman carries her son as she registers her name “in principle” to meet in Moscow for sition force. talks. The Phenix Center, a local to cast ballot at a polling station for parliamentary elections in But the wide gaps between Israeli pollster, had said 42% of those Amman, yesterday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eligible planned not to vote, and Palestinian President Mahmoud reflecting a general lack of June 21 suicide bombing claimed based on preliminary figures, Abbas raise doubts about the pros- enthusiasm for a parliament with by the Islamic State (IS) group compared with 1.2 million in the pect for any meeting — and if there limited powers to affect govern- that killed seven border guards. last election in 2013. is one whether they would make any ment policy. The vote comes as King Abdullah II can appoint The Islamist-led opposition progress. Jordan wrestles with the spillo- and sack the country’s military complained of “several” irreg- Abbas demands that Israel halt all ver of wars in Syria and Iraq and and intelligence chiefs, senior ularities, including vote buying, settlement construction in east Jeru- the burden of hosting hundreds judges and members of par- which it said had taken place salem and the West Bank, and release of thousands of refugees. liament’s upper house without openly outside polling stations. about two dozen Palestinian prison- The kingdom is a member government approval. The commission said it was ers before any meeting. Israeli Prime of the US-led coalition battling After polling stations closed, investigating the allegation, Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects militants in both neighbouring the electoral commission said a common complaint in past the preconditions. countries and was the target of a 1.49 million people had voted elections. ASIA / AFRICA WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 07 Congo death toll hits 44 as unrest continues Tutu responding to close and halting public transport The government in the sprawling riverside capital, very well to the UN expressed fears the situa- denied its forces tion could worsen. treatment: Family were involved. Overnight, several people were killed when security forces burned down the headquarters of the main CAPE TOWN: South opposition party, the Union for African anti-apartheid Reuters Democracy and Social Progress activist and veteran cleric, (UDPS), and attacked buildings Archbishop Desmond of other opposition parties, HRW Tutu, was responding well Africa researcher for the New York- to a new course of anti- KINSHASA: At least 44 people were based group, Ida Sawyer, said. biotics, his daughter said killed in protests against Congolese Seventeen people had been yesterday, following social President Joseph Kabila, including killed overnight and yesterday, media reports her father 37 killed by security forces and six while 20 had been killed on Mon- had died. police officers killed by demonstra- day, she said. The 84-year-old Nobel tors, Human Rights Watch (HRW) “Most were killed when security Peace Prize winner was said yesterday. forces fired on crowds of protest- re-admitted to hospital The protests in the Democratic ers,” she said. on Saturday to treat an Republic of Congo started on Mon- “We’ve also received credible infection following sur- day after the election commission reports that protesters have killed at gery last week. decided to try to postpone the next least six police officers and a PPRD “He is in very good presidential vote, due in November. supporter and they have also burned spirits and much more Kabila’s opponents say the pro- and looted several shops and police like himself than he has posed delay is a manoeuvre to keep stations,” Sawyer said. been,” Reverend Canon the president in power although rul- The fire started between 2am Mpho Tutu van Furth said ing party politicians deny this. Kabila and 4am, said opposition leader yesterday, adding that is barred constitutionally from run- Felix Tshisekedi, a UDPS official. her father could leave A peacekeeper of the MONUSCO, the UN mission in the DR Congo, stands guard yesterday in front of the ning for a third term and his allies Government spokesman Lam- hospital soon. say he will respect the constitution. bert Mende condemned the attack but offices of the main opposition Union for Democracy and Social Progress party which were torched overnight With the unrest forcing schools denied security forces were involved. and early yesterday, in Kinshasa. China repatriates first fugitive Risk of genocide in Burundi: UN British activist convicted from France SHANGHAI: Chinese AFP The investigators were tasked by has happened “on a massive scale”, in Thai defamation trial police repatriated a fugi- the UN Human Rights Council in Jan- it said. tive from France for the uary with probing the extent of rights Nearly 300,000 people have fled AFP suspended sentence and fined first time since the two abuses in Burundi since it descended the country as refugees. $4,300, his lawyer Nakhon Chom- countries signed an extra- GENEVA: Burundi’s government into violence in April 2015, over The experts warned that phuchat said yesterday. dition treaty which came is behind systematic human rights President Pierre Nkurunziza’s con- without dramatic changes from Rights groups say criminal def- into effect in 2015, the violations, including executions and troversial decision to run for a third Burundi’s government and “robust BANGKOK: A British activist was amation and computer misuse laws official Chinese news torture, UN investigators said, warn- term -- a vote he won in July. engagement” from the interna- found guilty of criminal defamation are routinely used to stifle investi- agency Xinhua said. ing of the looming risk of “genocide”. After making two trips to tional community, “the country’s yesterday and given a suspended gative work in Thailand. “The suspect sur- “Gross human rights violations Burundi in recent months and con- downward spiral is unlikely to be jail sentence over a report alleging The country’s reputation as a named Chen, who was have and are taking place, commit- ducting 227 interviews, the experts reversed,” endangering the region. abuses in Thailand’s lucrative fruit major supplier to global food chains detained by French police ted primarily by state agents and painted a bleak picture, pointing to They said they had satellite industry . has been tarnished by persistent in October, is accused those linked to them,” the investi- some estimates that more than 1,000 images and received testimony cor- Andy Hall, who lives in Thai- allegations of labour abuses, espe- of taking public funds of gators concluded in a report, adding: people have been killed since the cri- roborating the existence of mass land, has seen a series of legal cially against cheap and vulnerable more than $3m without “Impunity is pervasive.” sis began. graves, as well as several lists of both actions for contributing to a 2013 migrant workers. authorisation.” They said they could “not exclude The UN human rights office has civilians and military personnel des- report on a Natural Fruit factory in Both Natural Fruit, a private China has been try- that some instances of these gross verified 564 cases of executions tined for “targeted assassinations” the south of the country, alleging company and major supplier to the ing to get international human rights violations amount to between April 26, 2015 and August by security forces. poor working conditions, low wages European drink market, and Thai cooperation to hunt down crimes against humanity.” 30, 2016, the report said, stressing Horrific torture meanwhile and child labour. prosecutors have brought separate suspected corrupt officials The three independent experts that this was “clearly a conserva- appeared to be “a common feature Yesterday, he was found guilty of actions against Hall. who have fled overseas said they had compiled a list of tive estimate”. of the crisis,” the report said, listing defamation and breaching computer The United Nation’s Human since President Xi Jinping alleged perpetrators of serious Thousands more people have 17 methods described by victims and crime laws in a private prosecution Rights Office for South-East began a war against graft abuses with the aim of ensuring they been tortured, suffered abuse or dis- witnesses including forcing a victim filed by Natural Fruit. Asia said the ruling was “very more than three years ago. are brought to justice. appeared, while arbitrary detention to sit on acid. Hall, 36, was given a three-year disturbing”. Thousands affected as South African police clash typhoon slams Japan with students over fees AFP from the townships during apartheid. AFP through waterlogged streets while a “Our demand is simply that we wall of water washed away a bridge want free education. Our parents in the city of Kagoshima. can’t afford to pay.” NHK said at least eight people JOHANNESBURG: South African Earlier, police fired stun grenades TOKYO: A powerful typhoon were injured, and officials issued students and campus security guards to clear a main road in Johannesburg, slammed into Japan yesterday, evacuation advisories that affected clashed in Johannesburg yesterday, and students blockaded campus injuring at least eight people and about 620,000 people. hurling rocks at each other as dem- entrances and disrupted classes. dumping torrential rains that More than 114,000 households onstrations over higher fees turned Yesterday’s protests came a day caused serious flooding and left lost power in Kyushu, which was violent. after the government said that next some communities waterlogged. rocked by a pair of deadly quakes Unrest has hit many South Afri- year’s fee hikes would be capped at Transportation across south- in April this year that left about 50 can universities over the past year, 8%. Protests were also held at cam- ernmost Kyushu -- hit by deadly dead. as students protest fee increases that puses in Cape Town, Pretoria and quakes earlier this year -- and parts Regional train services slammed they say force poorer, often black, Bloemfontein. Students take part in a protest at University of the Witwatersrand as of western Japan came to a standstill to a halt and about 180 flights were pupils out of education. The government said it would countrywide protests demanding free tertiary education entered a as Typhoon Malakas ripped across cancelled because of strong winds Students and guards battled out- cover the increase for students from third week in Johannesburg, yesterday. the country, packing winds of up to from the raging storm, which was side the Great Hall auditorium at Wits families earning less than $43,000, 180km per hour. moving toward Tokyo yesterday University in Johannesburg, leav- a year, but student activists have Television footage from public afternoon with officials warning of ing many of the building’s windows demanded free education for all. TV footage showed stun grenades the right to protest, there is no basis broadcaster NHK showed houses, high seas, possible landslides and broken and the ground littered with “About 200 students in roving being fired to clear a major road in for this protest here,” Higher Educa- cars and rice fields partly sub- more flooding. rocks before police moved in to break groups are moving from campus- Johannesburg, while local media said tion Minister Blade Nzimande told merged in the muddy brown water “The winds were really powerful up the fighting. to-campus disrupting classes... and that 31 people who had been arrested 702 radio. in Miyazaki prefecture, where a and they rattled windows when the “The students wanted to gather, intimidating students,” Wits, one of for blocking a campus entrance, were “I don’t like to see the sight of record 578 millimetres of rain fell typhoon landed in the city,” said a and we were denied entry (to the the country’s most prestigious uni- released with a warning. police in our universities. It’s not on one city in just 24 hours. spokesman for western Tanabe city Great Hall), that is when things versities, said yesterday. Student medics at Wits said that good.” Cars and pedestrians sloshed recently. turned violent,” student Sizwe Man- “We are deploying security and they had treated at least 20 injured “Burning schools, libraries and gena, 20, said. the police. Students will be arrested people. university buildings means burning “Things started to fly, everyone if they do not comply with police “I’m very disturbed about this the future,” President Jacob Zuma said running for cover. It was like a scene orders.” because... as much as students have after campus riots earlier this year. Uganda’s plan to pay for MP’s burials infuriates public

Reuters lawmakers $44,500 to buy tax-free politicians are often viewed with the proposed funeral plans was mis- vehicles, another plan that has drawn cynicism, that strikes citizens as placed, adding that the lawmakers strong criticism. outrageous. A Ugandan lawmaker were being “targeted unfairly.” The funeral cash will give each already makes about $5,900 a “It’s popular to be seen to be con- KAMPALA: A plan by the Ugan- lawmaker a state-of-the-art cas- month; the average Ugandan earns cerned about alleged government dan parliament to spend 50 million ket, preparation of the grave, police around $670 - a year. wastage,” he said. shillings each on the funerals of law- to provide security and food and “MPs have not told us how they Under the proposal, five deaths makers has angered critics, who drink for mourners. Each funeral will are growing our economy, instead all will be budgeted for each finan- say it exposes the waste of taxpayer probably last three days, including a we see is how they are sucking from cial year. If no lawmaker dies in a money and the legislature’s sense of period for lying in state. it,” Jackie Asiimwe, a rights activist given financial year, money will be entitlement in a poor nation. Even in a country where cor- said. “The amounts are obscene.” returned to the Treasury, Obore said. The allocation comes after a pro- ruption is widespread, punishment Chris Obore, the spokesman for A procurement process for a funeral A flooded residential area in Nobeoka, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. posal to offer each of Uganda’s 427 for stealing public funds is rare and parliament, said public anger against provider is under way. 08 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 VIEWS

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EDITORIAL Targeting aid Don’t give Iran cash

he deadly airstrike on a United Nations aid convoy provide these funds in cash. used this or similar channels to delivering food relief to a rebel-held area near Aleppo In 2007, as part of the Six- The administration send the funds. late on Monday is despicable and a deliberate attempt Party Talks over North Korea’s has also claimed it Moving forward, the admin- to break the week-old ceasefire brokered between nuclear program, the United istration — and Congress if the Russia and the United States. The strike caused huge States facilitated a similar trans- delivered the cash president is unwilling — should Tcasualties. The Syrian Red Crescent said the head of one of its fer through the formal financial to Iran because the ensure that any payments it system. The United States had makes to Iran are facilitated local offices and ‘around 20 civilians’ were killed, in addition country needed to destroying 18 trucks laden with food intended for tens of designated Banco Delta Asia — through the formal financial sys- a Macau-based bank known to immediate access tem. Current bills in the House of thousands of people cut off by the war in a rural area west of hold significant assets of the Representatives and the Senate Aleppo city. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called the attack North Korean leadership — as to the funds to are steps in the right direction. “sickening, savage and apparently deliberate. By Eric B Lorber a jurisdiction of primary money address critical The United States should also take Russia and the Syrian army have denied responsibility for Foreign Policy laundering concern under the economic needs. steps to reduce the risk that Iran the attack, but the fact that it happened in the rebel territory Patriot Act. Like Iran, North uses such funds to support ter- gives us enough hints about who perpetrated this crime. It’s Korea was almost completely rorism or Assad. cut off from the international These steps should include: unpardonable that an aid convoy has been targeted, and that too financial system. holding the funds in escrow of the United Nations which was carrying out its duty of helping ran is once again the centre As part of the negotiations, similar mechanism could have accounts, verifying that the end the victims. Stephen O’Brien, the UN’s of a heated debate between the United States decided to been employed with the $1.7bn recipients of the funds are not emergency relief coordinator, said the the US President Barack return the $25 million in North payment to Iran. sanctioned Iranian parties, and convoy had been clearly marked and its Obama administration and Korean funds held in BDA’s The administration has requiring the funds be released The deadly route had been provided to all parties to Republicans in Congress, accounts, but found that inter- also claimed it delivered the in tranches, with a certification Ithis time over whether the United national financial institutions cash to Iran because the coun- provided by the Secretary of the airstrike on a the conflict. States’ $1.7bn payment to Iran were unwilling to move the funds try needed immediate access Treasury that prior tranches have UN aid convoy An already tenuous ceasefire has amounted to a ransom to secure because none wanted to be seen to the funds to address criti- not been diverted to sanctioned in Syria is a suffered another huge setback with the release of American hostages. as cooperating with a bank that cal economic needs. But other, persons. the Aleppo attack, though both sides Regardless of whether one was well-known to engage in less opaque options existed that While Republicans and Dem- deliberate haven’t yet called it off. As Syria’s chief believes the payment, the result of illicit activity. would have allowed fast deliv- ocrats can disagree about the attempt to opposition coordinator Riad Hijab a settlement agreement related to Instead of transferring the ery of the money. wisdom of providing funds that rightly said, the ceasefire efforts lack decades-old legal claims between $25 million to North Korea For example, as part of the — at the very least — appeared wreck the the two countries, was ransom, using pallets of cash, the Joint Plan of Action — the interim to Iranian officials to be a ran- credibility because there is no credible ceasefire. one thing is certain: The nature United States Federal Reserve agreement that preceded the final som payment, the administration mechanism “to designate blame or of the payment — all cash, some stepped in. Banco Delta Asia Iran agreement — the United should not have sent this money attribute consequences.” “We have no delivered in the middle of night transferred the $25 million States set up a financial channel in cash and risked inadvertently faith in the Russian side because their and ferried to Iran by an airline via the Federal Reserve to the using foreign financial institu- funding Iran’s support for terror- strategy is purely military,” Hijab said. known for its connections with Russian Central Bank, which tions to ensure that humanitarian ism. It can and should do better in One of the objectives of targeting an aid convoy was to punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard in turn sent it to Far Eastern and agricultural goods could flow the future. the rebels by stopping the flow of aid and those who carried Corps, without limits to ensure Bank, a Russian bank in Vladi- to Iran. Iran would not use the funds for vostok that held accounts on Likewise, the adminis- The writer is an adjunct Fellow out the attack have achieved their goal. The UN suspended all terrorism — is troubling. behalf of the North Korean tration admitted last week at the Center for a New American aid shipments into Syria yesterday and is unlikely to resume Cash transactions raise seri- leadership. that it had sent hundreds of Security, a Senior Associate at the its mission without guarantees about safety. And with no side ous terrorism financing risks. Through this system, the thousands of dollars to Iran Financial Integrity Network, and claiming responsibility for the attack, such guarantees seem According to the Financial Action United States was able to facili- through the formal financial a senior adviser at the Center for impossible. The failure of the ceasefire again highlights the need Task Force, the international tate the delivery of North Korean system at the height of the US Sanctions and Illicit Finance at the Foundation for Defence of for a political solution to the Syrian crisis. Ban yesterday used body that sets global standards funds back to the regime through sanctions regime in July 2015. for preventing money launder- legitimate financial channels. A The administration could have Democracies. his farewell address to the General Assembly in New York to urge ing and terrorist financing, “the world leaders to end Syria’s devastating conflict. The world must physical cross-border transpor- listen to his call, and bring justice to Syrians. tation of currency . . . [is] one of He blamed all sides for killing innocent people, but “none the main methods used to move more so than the government of Syria, which continues to barrel illicit funds, launder money, and bomb neighbourhoods and systematically torture thousands of finance terrorism.” detainees.” These risks are particularly acute in the case in question; Despite Ban’s fervent plea, the world leaders are yet to the State Department has iden- approach the Syrian crisis with the seriousness it deserves. The tified Iran as one of the leading involvement of global powers in the conflict has only complicated state sponsors of terrorism and the situation. The cries of ordinary Syrians are being ignored. the country actively supports terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah and Hamas, and assists Syrian President Bashar Assad in his murderous assault on civilians. Quote of the day Obama told reporters, “[t]he reason that we had to give them cash is precisely because we are I am calling to all our so strict in maintaining sanctions friends to swiftly take and we do not have a banking relationship with Iran that we the necessary measures couldn’t send them a check and against the Gulenist we could not wire the money.” terrorist organisation for While correct that the United their own safety and the States government does not main- tain regular banking channels future of their nations. with Iran and that the US and European sanctions campaign against Iran seriously constrained Recep Tayyip Erdogan its access to the Western financial US Secretary of State John Kerry (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif at UN Turkish President system, historical examples sug- gest that the US did not have to headquarters in April 2016.

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By Leonid Bershidsky Bloomberg

ussian President Vladimir Putin’s loyalists, the United Russia party, gained a mas- sive, record majority in Sunday’s parliamentary elec- Rtion — but Russians have also shown that the high popularity ratings of United Russia and, by extension, Putin and his government are essentially fake: The turnout was lower than ever in the his- tory of Russian federal elections. According to preliminary results, United Russia has won 344 seats in the 450-strong State Duma, or lower house of parliament, a big improvement on the 238 it had gained at the previous election, in 2011. At the same time, it lost north of 5 million votes in absolute numbers. According to the Central Election Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) speaks as Prime Minister and chairman of the United Russia political party Dmitry Medvedev listens at the party’s Commission, the turnout reached 47.8 election campaign headquarters during parliamentary elections in Moscow . percent compared with 60.2 percent at the last election. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, which officially account for Yet the low turnout is a strong message on Facebook: shenanigans have added 14 percentage part in the electoral process.” 11.8 percent of the total population, the in itself. In Central Asian dictatorships “This Duma has been chosen with points to United Russia’s result. The Kremlin’s troll army has been turnout was lower still — less than 30 people show up for “elections” for fear your lively participation. It turned out In short, the election was not free spreading this comparison on the social percent. of being deemed disloyal, the way they that you constitute a majority. You think or fair — and a majority of Russians, networks, though it is demonstrably inac- This is an important change. In 2011, did in Soviet times. you voted with your feet. But in fact you whether relatively happy with their life curate. In any major European country, widespread ballot-stuffing and fake In Turkmenistan, for example, a 91 voted with your fat behinds, the ones on under Putin or strongly opposed to him, a 48 percent turnout in a national elec- absentee voting gave rise to major pro- percent turnout was registered at the which you sat through yesterday.” knew it wouldn’t be. By staying away, they tion would be abnormally low. tests in Moscow: The capital’s middle 2013 parliamentary election. By staying “That’s nothing but emotion,” Moro- showed a silent reluctance to be fooled. The Putin regime would probably class had skin in the game and did not away, a majority of Russians have shown zov countered. Indeed, the anti-Putin Putin has always prided himself on be OK with voter apathy, but there are take kindly to being swindled. they have neither love for nor fear of the parties didn’t stand a chance for a mul- his majority support. His rule — or at reasons to suspect that it faces a kind of The protests failed because of these Putin regime. titude of reasons. They had splintered least his understanding of it — has been passive aggression. There is no end in same Muscovites’s aversion to the kind Even in Crimea, the peninsula Rus- and squabbled, failing to agree on a based on love as much as fear. And Rus- sight to Russia’s recession or the swol- of violence that led to regime change sia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, fewer common strategy. Some of their best can- sians have mostly obliged by turning out len law enforcement agencies’ preying on in Ukraine in 2014. This year, there will people turned out than for the 2012 didates, such as anti-corruption activist in force for important votes. In 2006, the business and the general populace. About be no rallies and marches against the Ukrainian parliamentary election. Alexei Navalny and former tech entre- parliament canceled legitimacy thresh- a third of Russians believe the country is falsifications, which were demonstra- “The system is wilting and closing preneur Ilya Ponomaryov, were unable olds for elections — 20 percent of the headed toward a dead end. bly prevalent in Sunday’s election, too. in on itself,” political scientist Alexan- to run because of past politically moti- Duma, 50 percent for the presidential A constitutional majority in the par- der Morozov wrote on Facebook. “Now, vated convictions or trumped-up charges ballots — on the grounds that more than liament gives Putin more power to tighten there’s clear sociological evidence of against them. Potential donors were 50 percent of voters showed up every screws and eliminate remaining liber- The Putin regime would probably this.” Putin’s opponents who called on scared off. time. ties, and he will probably use it; but he be OK with voter apathy, but there Russians to go and vote for opposition The regime now controls — or has the Now that it’s no longer so and the new can hardly have peace of mind when a parties are dismayed: The same four tame ability to throttle — every media outlet parliament’s legitimacy looks questiona- growing number of people dissociate are reasons to suspect that it faces a parties — United Russia, the misnamed, with significant reach. Besides, there was ble, the Kremlin is trying to put a positive themselves from his government, his kind of passive aggression. There is opportunist Liberal Democratic Party, widespread ballot-stuffing — often cap- spin on it. Putin’s press secretary Dmitri goals and his farce of democracy. They the Communists and vaguely center-left tured on video — and the same statistical Peskov laid down the official line: only count on themselves, and they can no end in sight to Russia’s recession Fair Russia — have won seats. anomalies in favour of United Russia that “Indeed, a higher turnout would have hardly be expected to stand up for Putin or the swollen law enforcement Yabloko, the best of the anti-Putin were seen in previous elections. been welcome, but do not demean the if a strong rival emerges or if things get agencies’ preying on business and crop, got less than 2 percent, not even Physicist Sergei Shpilkin, who has significance of the turnout numbers we significantly worse economically. enough to continue receiving government done this kind of analysis for previous have now. They cannot be called low, you the general populace. About a third financing, let alone get into parliament. ballots, too, found that United Russia’s know that in the overwhelming major- The writer is a Bloomberg view contrib- of Russians believe the country is Sergei Parkhomenko, a journalist, pub- results relative to turnout at specific ity of European countries turnouts are utor and is a Berlin-based writer. He was lisher and activist who had called on polling stations do not follow the nor- actually much lower and that reflects the the founding editor of the Russian business headed toward a dead end. Putin opponents to vote and ensure mal distribution, the way other parties’ reality, the proportion of the politically daily Vedomosti and founded the opinion some representation for liberals, raged results do. According to Shpilkin, various active population that traditionally takes website Slon.ru.

Venezuela’s no good, rotten, terrible meeting of the NAM

members advocated peaceful since the movement was founded. In said in a statement. Meanwhile the our countries with the old oligarchy.” coexistence and refused to align contrast to the heady early days of government brought in hundreds of The Non-Aligned Movement with either the United States or the the movement, Modi is nudging India supporters from all over the country always boasted a mixed cast Soviet Union. toward closer ties with the United to camp near the summit in a show of characters, from South Afri- But these days the Non-Aligned States, especially to counter growing of support. ca’s anti-apartheid hero Nelson Movement presents a pretty shabby Chinese influence throughout Asia. Many of the countries that did Mandela, to Suharto, Indonesia’s picture. Venezuelan President Nicolás The dismal summit mirrored come are grappling with Western strongman dictator. Yet it was once Maduro, increasingly isolated on the conditions in Venezuela, once a sanctions, and used the summit a significant force in international international stage as his country prosperous, oil-rich democracy but as a platform to criticise US inter- politics, helping unite countries descends into a maelstrom of eco- today wracked by shortages of food, ventionism. They also reiterated fighting for independence during nomic dysfunction and social and medicine, and basic necessities and longstanding calls for reforms to the the end of colonialism and press- Maduro blamed the political unrest, hailed the summit plagued with power outages and UN that would put more influence ing for international attention to the United States for his By Kavitha Surana as a great success, calling it a meet- water cuts. The summit itself was in the hands of developing nations. developing world. Foreign Policy ing that would “be remembered for held on Margarita Island, a once- Syria’s UN ambassador, Bashar But with the end of the Cold War country’s problems. centuries.” popular tourist destination off the Ja’afari, was also at the event, and he order and plenty of economic and “Venezuela is facing But empty chairs belied his coast of Venezuela, that now faces railed against the recent US-led air- geopolitical upheaval since, mem- enthusiasm: Only 10 heads of state daily water cuts. (The government strikes that killed Syrian soldiers and ber states have taken different paths, a global attack, turned up to the event, out of 120 imported food and water for the ended a fragile US-Russia ceasefire. and most struggle to coalesce around which is against all hile New York was busy nominal member countries in the summit.) The low attendance was He also denounced economic sanc- clearly shared goals. In Venezuela, of Latin America gearing up for the 70th movement, many of them left-wing especially noteworthy since leaders tions slapped on the country after the at least, those that bothered to show Wannual UN General Assem- allies or recipients of oil subsidies. are already on the road for the UN brutal civil war erupted in 2011. up mostly have one thing that unites and Caribbean,” he bly, a once-proud but now worn-out So who was gathered around General Assembly, and Venezuela “My country is suffering a uni- them: Long-standing beefs with the said. “An attack that international summit was already the table with Maduro? A rogue’s is only a five hours flight away from lateral blockade similar to the ones United States. well underway south of the border. gallery of leaders, including Zim- New York. imposed on Cuba, Venezuela and aims to impose a On Sunday, September 18, Vene- babwean President Robert Mugabe, Indeed, Venezuela’s opposition other countries, in flagrant viola- The writer is a fellow at Foreign Policy. political, economic zuela wrapped up the 17th meeting of Cuban President Raúl Castro, Pales- coalition bashed the summit as a tion of the UN charter,” he said. She has reported from Italy, Germany, the Non-Aligned Movement, a loose tine Authority President Mahmoud failure, hoping to speed up a recall Maduro also blamed the United and Senegal and her stories have been and cultural international club formed in 1961 as Abbas, Iranian President Hassan referendum to oust the President. States for his country’s problems. published in the past by the Associ- reorganisation of a middle path through the Cold War Rowhani, and Ecuadorean President “It ratifies [Maduro’s] international “Venezuela is facing a global attack, ated Press, Quartz, Al Jazeera, CNN, polarization of the era. Rafael Correa. Tellingly, Prime Min- isolation, his diplomatic ineptitude which is against all of Latin America GlobalPost and OZY. She holds a joint our countries with Originally founded by India, ister Narendra Modi of India did not and the world’s rejection of a regime and Caribbean,” he said. “An attack master’s degree in journalism and the old oligarchy.” Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana and the make an appearance, only the sec- that is a global symbol of corruption that aims to impose a political, eco- European and Mediterranean studies former Yugoslavia, the group’s ond time India had skipped the event and incompetence,” the coalition nomic and cultural reorganisation of from New York University.

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AFP BEIJING: A Chinese company under investigation by local police may have aided North Korea’s nuclear programme, think-tanks SEOUL: North Korea has successfully in South Korea and the US have tested a new, high-powered rocket said. engine, state media said yesterday, Dandong Hongxiang Industrial a move experts say will bolster its Development Co Ltd logged more already burgeoning weapons pro- than $530m in two-way trade with gramme. North Korea between 2011 and The ground test comes after 2015, the Asan Institute for Pol- more than 20 missile launches and icy Studies in Seoul and C4ADS in two nuclear explosions this year, and Washington said in a report. adds to the sense that the isolated North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (centre) inspecting the ground jet test of a new type high-power engine of a carrier rocket for the geo-stationary Information in online adver- state is quickening the development satellite at the Sohae Space Center in North Korea, yesterday. RIGHT: The ground jet test of a new rocket engine for the geo-stationary satellite. tisements and databases show of its arsenal, despite fierce global that the company sold pure alu- opposition. minium ingots, aluminium oxide State-run news agency KCNA Kim also called for more rocket missile (ICBM) that could hit the US closely-watched website, 38North, Earlier this month, it said an and other products that could said the engine would give the coun- launches to turn the country into a mainland”. said this test represents a “significant underground nuclear test was of a qualify as potential military and try “sufficient carrier capability for “possessor of geostationary satellites Pyongyang regularly parades step” in the continued development miniaturised device that could be nuclear dual use products under launching various kinds of satellites”. in a couple of years to come”, accord- homegrown missiles and boasts of of larger, more advanced space mounted on a missile. US export restrictions, it said. Rocket engines are easily re-pur- ing to KCNA. its plan to develop long-range mis- launch vehicles. Kim “expressed great satisfac- “While no judgement is being posed for use in missiles, and outside The front page of the North’s siles capable of targeting the US. North Korea has already carried tion” with the results of the engine made on the final use of these observers say that Pyongyang’s space Rodong Sinmun showed a picture of “North Korea’s space programme out a series of long-range missile test, according to KCNA. funds, trade at this volume is of programme is a fig leaf for weapons a long flame bursting from an engine is focused on developing launch tests presented as satellite launches, He said the North had made particular note,” it said. tests. propped up by a cement structure; vehicles that can easily be used for most recently in February. cutting-edge scientific advances “By one estimate, this amount After supervising the test at the another photo showed Kim watch- missiles rather than developing It has also fired missiles from a “despite the difficult economic con- would have been almost enough to country’s Sohae satellite-launching ing the test and a separate picture decent satellites”, Chae said. submarine. ditions of the country”, the report both fund North’s uranium enrich- site, leader Kim Jong-Un called on showed him laughing excitedly. South Korea’s military Joint A proven submarine-launched said recently. ment facilities and to design, make, officials, scientists and technicians Rocket scientist Chae Yeon- Chiefs of Staff also said the test was ballistic missile system would allow North has been hit by five sets and test its nuclear weapons.” “to round off the preparations for Seok at the South’s Korea Aerospace to verify the performance of “a high- deployment far beyond the Korean of UN sanctions since it first tested Chinese Premier Li Keqiang launching the satellite as soon as pos- Research Institute said with the new power engine that can be used for peninsula and a “second-strike” a nuclear device in 2006, but has and US President Barack Obama sible”, KCNA news agency reported engine, the North is “coming close to long-range missiles.” capability in the event of an attack insisted it will continue, come what condemned the North’s Septem- yesterday. having an inter-continental ballistic US-Korea Institute said on its on the North’s military bases. may. ber 9 nuclear test. Pilot triggers ‘false’ Convicted felons say Duterte critic took bribes hijack alarm in Manila Reuters Bank robber Herbert Colangco asked how he had smuggled contra- Uzi assault weapon and order other told Congress he had paid $62,637 band into the prison. killings while a mayor of Davao City a month since October 2013 to De He said the bribes were paid in the 1990s. AFP In Saudi Arabia, an airline Lima, then justice secretary, to let through a security guard and pre- Duterte’s office denies the spokesman also said there was no MANILA: Convicted Philippine fel- him hold concerts inside prison. sented what he said were receipts for allegations. security threat. ons yesterday told a Congressional He also said he ran a brothel and the money remitted. De Lima did not attend yester- “False alarm for hijack for Flight hearing they had bribed a former had been pressured to sell drugs to Another convict testified to see- day’s congress hearing and gave a MANILA: A pilot of a Saudi Arabian 872,” the spokesman said. justice minister and fierce critic of raise money for her election cam- ing De Lima in the cell of an inmate speech at the senate defending the Airlines flight accidentally pressed Manila airport spokeswoman President Rodrigo Duterte, dealing paign, but had refused. who monopolised drugs deals in one investigation. an emergency alarm, creating a Connie Bungag released a statement another blow to her efforts to inves- The testimony came a day after of the country’s largest prisons. “No committee chairmanship is hijack scare and triggering a major saying the control tower received tigate the country’s deadly war on senators voted to remove De Lima as Two former prison officials told worth it, if it sacrifices my princi- security response at Manila airport advice the plane was “under threat” drugs. head of a house committee probing the panel they had delivered 5 mil- ples,” she said. yesterday, authorities said. as it was 32km from landing and Senator Leila De Lima has the drugs war, a campaign con- lion pesos in bribes to De Lima’s Speaking at an army base in Police isolated and surrounded authorities immediately imple- become an increasingly isolated demned by the United Nations and home. Davao, Duterte said the events in the Saudia flight after it landed yes- mented standard security operating voice since seeking to hold Duterte to human rights groups but cheered Opposition to De Lima has Congress showed there were plenty terday afternoon following a report procedures. account for unleashing a crackdown by Filipinos tired of crime and drug intensified since she arranged for a of people who could back up his alle- to the control tower that the plane There were 410 passengers on on narcotics in which 3,800 people addiction. self-confessed hitman to testify to a gations that De Lima was taking cash was “under threat”, a Philippine avi- board, plus four pilots and 17 crew have been killed since the president “I have de Lima’s blessings,” Col- senate hearing last week that he saw from drug gangs. ation authority spokesman said. members, airport general manager took office 11 weeks ago. angco said, when Congress members Duterte shoot a man dead with an “I was correct all along,” he said. Hundreds of passengers aboard Ed Monreal said. the Boeing 777 flight from the Red Many of them were returning Sea city of Jeddah were forced to from the annual Islamic pilgrim- remain on the plane for about two age in Saudia Arabia. Three men pulled Duterte warns of hours, but were let off about 5:00pm One of the passengers, Aida after it was confirmed there was no Majud, said they were not told why threat. they were being kept on the plane. from crevasse on another attack in “Situation is normal. It was “When we saw the armed men alleged that the pilot pressed the we thought, what’s the problem. We Australia’s Uluru Philippines south emergency light of the aircraft wanted to know what was happen- unintentionally,” Manila police chief ing,” Majud said yesterday. But she Oscar Albayalde said. said the atmosphere was calm. AFP Anatolia

SYDNEY: Three young men stuck in a crevasse on Australian tourist ZAMBOANGA CITY: Philip- attraction Uluru, the world’s largest pines President Rodrigo Duterte monolith, were lowered to safety in a has warned that another attack difficult, late-night rescue operation, could strike the country’s troubled authorities said yesterday. south while visiting victims of an Rescuers battled strong winds A rescue helicopter and personnel during a rescue mission on Uluru explosion earlier this month that and abseiled 320 metres to reach in central Australia. left 15 people dead. the stranded Australians, all aged The Philippine Star reported 22, after they wandered off a well- injuries,” Ogilvie said, adding that a were uninjured and had enough yesterday that during his visit to worn path while climbing the iconic Taiwanese tourist was badly injured water. Davao City, Duterte underlined the symbol of the Outback, also known last year after falling into a narrow “Due to the fading light and lack threat posed by a younger gener- as Ayers Rock on Monday. gap when he left the official route. of anchors, the rescue effort was ation of militants in the Mindanao The men climbed down steep “You just don’t know how bad it slow and methodical,” emergency island region who have been slopes towards the bottom of the can get when you actually veer off service volunteer Alan Leahy said influenced by IS. giant red rock but then got stuck, the path.” in a statement. “There will be another explo- Northern Territory Police, Fire and Rescue workers were flown by “We abseiled about 320 metres sion, not in Davao but in another Emergency Services spokeswoman helicopter to the top of Uluru to start to the stranded men. There were area in Mindanao,” he said while Passengers of Saudi Arabian Airlines plane disembarking after one of Nicole Ogilvie said. the complex process of extracting very strong winds that kept on tan- attending ceremonies during the pilots released a distress signal prior to landing at Manila airport. “They were lucky there were no the trio after police confirmed they gling the rope,” Leahy added. which financial assistance was provided to victims of the Sep- tember 2 attack claimed by the Abu Sayyaf. “They are the young ones who have already sworn allegiance to Myanmar scraps loathed ‘midnight inspections’ law the ISIS,” he added. “That is the next great battle of the century -- terrorism and civi- AFP after landmark polls in November, Activists said officials were still U Win Htein, an aide to veteran to intrude late at night but can “ask lization,” underlined the president, voted to remove the controversial using the legislation to harass people activist Aung San Suu Kyi, who is now about the presence of strangers in an who had declared a state of law- clause on Monday despite opposition and extort money even after the mili- leading the country’s civilian admin- honourable way,” he said. lessness after the Davao attack from the military, which still controls tary handed power to a semi-civilian istration, said lawmakers had kept The new form of the bill also that also left 70 people wounded. YANGON: Myanmar is scrapping part a quarter of seats. government in 2011. some caveats in the bill for security requires guests staying in a village “Hopefully, in the fullness of of a hated law that forced people to Under the former junta it became More than 50 civil society groups reasons. or ward to register with authorities God’s time, we would be able to report overnight guests and was used known as the ‘midnight inspections’ last month called for an end to the “We scrapped that clause, but we after one month. establish really law and order in by authorities to barge into houses law because police would often turn law, which they described as an inserted some conditions,” said the U Win Htein said the army this country. There are simply late at night, often targeting activists. up at people’s houses unannounced, ‘oppressive tool seriously threaten- ex-political prisoner, who spent years had opposed scrapping the clause too many gangsters and terror- The country’s parliament, now demanding to know who was stay- ing the human security and dignity behind bars under the former junta. because they were “worried it would ists, simply too many battles here filled with former political prisoners ing there. of the people.’ Police are no longer authorised reduce their authority”. and there,” he said. PAKISTAN WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 11

Whistle-blowers Waiting for the right feet Japan agrees to get 30% of to replace weather radars ISLAMABAD: The govern- ill-gotten cash ment of Japan has agreed to replace weather radars in Islamabad and Karachi connected therewith and ancillary with the latest technology, thereto.” and at a cost of Rs4bn If it has been proved Clause 12 of the law says “After to predict severe climatic that a whistle- inquiry, if it has been proved that a conditions. Whistle blower has rightly disclosed According to an official blower has rightly the violation of public interest, shall source, work on the instal- disclosed the be rewarded 30 per cent of the lation of new radars at recovered amount and certificate both ends is in progress. violation of public of appreciation.” Meanwhile, keeping in interest, shall be Similarly, the law states that view the recurring flash after inquiry, if it has been proved flooding in KalpaniNul- rewarded 30% of the that a Whistle blower has lodged lah of Mardan, the federal recovered amount frivolous or mala fide complaint, government has also pro- and certificate of he shall be liable to a fine of 30 per vided funds to Pakistan cent of the actual amount claimed Meteorological Depart- appreciation. against a person with rigorous ment (PMD) to install a A footwear salesman waits for customers at the market in central Quetta, Pakistan, yesterday. imprisonment for a period of three radar in the area. This years. new radar at Mardan will Provided that the amount of be in operation by next Internews the fine shall be paid to the person year. against whom the complaint has been made. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Whistle-blower Protection and PML-N wins Chichawatni by-polls Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assem- Vigilance Commission will be estab- plans to curb bly in Pakistan yesterday approved lished under this law. a law enabling people to blow a Section four of the law states: Internews PML-N’s candidates returned as wake of the Panama Papers reve- illegal hunting whistle on the irregular, illegal and “the commission shall consist of winner. The PML-N had also won lations. Rai Hasan Nawaz won the corrupt practices and get 30 percent three commissioners, including a by-elections in NA-63 (Jhelum-II) seat on the PTI ticket in 2013. He ISLAMABAD: Chief Min- of the recovered ill-gotten money chairman, appointed by the govern- and the Punjab Assembly’s PP-232 challenged his disqualification in ister of Pakistan’s as reward. ment for a period of three years and ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan (Vehari-I). the Supreme Court. As the court did southwest province of The law called ‘The Khyber shall not be eligible for reappoint- Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) yes- In Chichawatni, PTI candidate not take up his case on the last hear- Balochistan Nawab- Pakhtunkhwa Whistle blower Pro- ment for a second term.” terday won a major political victory Rai Murtaza was outnumbered by ing on September 5, he decided to go Sanaullah Khan Zehri has tection and Vigilance Commission The commission has the power by taking the Chichawatni constitu- PML-N’s Muhammad TufailJutt with ahead with Rai Murtaza as the PTI unveiled plans to intro- Act, 2016’ was unanimously passed to conduct proper and transpar- ency that was previously held by its a margin of 13,369 votes in the unof- candidate. duce legislation against by the house after parliamentary ent inquiry under this act and arch-rival - the Pakistan Tehreek-e- ficial results of 293 polling stations. Meanwhile, polling that started the illegal hunting of secretary on law ArifYousaf tabled made recommendations to the Insaf’s Rai Hassan Nawaz who was PML-N’s Jutt secured 76,580 votes, at 9am continued till 5pm in a largely endangered species, rare it. The law was earlier approved by concerned authorities for making disqualified by courts for asset con- PTI’s Murtaza (63,211) while Shah- peaceful way. Besides police, contin- birds and animals. The the house’s select committee. action against individual or agen- cealment. zad Saeed Cheema of the PPP came gents of army and Rangers were also provincial authorities are The law provides protection to cies for violation of public interest The PTI lost the by-election in third with 15,873 votes. deployed in the constituency to pre- also considering legisla- the Whistle blower which states that under the relevant laws. the National Assembly constituency The victory would serve as a vent any untoward incident. Hamza tive measures to prevent “to protect them (whistle-blowers) Under the law, the inquiry will NA-62 (Chichawatni), but not before morale booster for the ruling party Shahbaz Sharif congratulated the the chopping of trees. from the disadvantageous measure, be completed within 60 days, while giving a run to the ruling party for that is involved in a kind of ‘pitched winning PML-N candidate and At the same time, give them rewards for such public the commission has to take deci- its money. It is the third consecu- battle’ with the PTI over allegations termed the victory a proof of Nawaz Zehri ordered the forest interest disclosure and for matters sion on the inquiry within 30 days. tive legislature victory in which the of rigging and corruption in the Sharif’s “wisdom” and “tolerance.” and wildlife department and the livestock affairs department to acquire land for establishing a zoological garden in Sixer Quetta. The provincial Forces claim to have government, according to the CM, will provide the required funds for the garden. broken key terrorist Heading a high-level meeting the other day, Zehri directed all depart- ments concerned and recruitment network district administrations to take concrete steps for the promotion and Internews from Gujrat, document continued protection of endan- to reveal. gered species, rare birds Hashim Khan S/o Inzar Gul and wildlife across the Khan was a key commander of province. ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security Daesh and running a recruitment forces claimed to have broken a key camp in Pakistan. Before join- terrorist recruitment network con- ing Daesh, he was commanding nected to Islamic State (Daesh) in Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Abdul Pakistan- Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. Wali Group. The operatives of security Shakeel Khan and Shaheen Bahrain meet agencies have also arrested top ten were recruiting militants for Daesh commanders of Islamic State mil- in Rawalpindi and Attock. Imran on Sept 25 itant group who were said to be on Mehdi S/o Mehdi Khan, who is res- a mission in the country to recruit ident of Gujrat, was in direct contact ISLAMABAD: In line with thousands of foot soldiers for the with Daesh top leadership in Syria. the Pakistani govern- Afghan boys play cricket on a playground in Kabul, yesterday. Middle East’s terrorist outfit. Before joining Daesh, he was ment’s policy for active “A key terrorist recruitment net- a key commander with Al-Badar economic diplomacy, work for Daesh has been broken up and JamatulMuslimeen. Explosives Pakistan Embassy in Bah- in Rawalpindi and Attock on Mon- and arms were also recovered from rain is organising the first day. We’ve arrested around four them including 2,000 gram explo- Pakistan-Bahrain business dozen militants (including top ten sives, detonators, batteries, wires, opportunities confer- commanders) of Daesh who swore fuses etc. ence on September 25 in Panel approves bill for allegiance to Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi The security agencies in intel- Bahrain. in Syria and Hafiz Saeed Khan in ligence based operation arrested More than 350 del- Afghanistan,” a senior official of four Daesh terrorists from Allama egates from Pakistan, the Counter Terrorism Department Iqbal Town, Lahore. Their names Bahrain and the GCC gender-based vote count (CTD) in Punjab police claimed. are Syed Abdul Alam, HafeezurRe- region are expected to These top ten commanders just hman, Nisar Ahmad and Tusawwar take part in the confer- returned after meeting the Daesh Amin. ence. The conference head of Khorasan (Pak-Afghan) “They were following com- is also targeting the Internews Election Commission of Pakistan. election commission will be chal- region namely Hafiz Saeed Khan mand of the Daesh Syria through overseas Pakistani busi- The subcommittee included lengeable in the Supreme Court in Afghanistan before his death in its journal, Dabiq, in which the nessmen based in the the mover of the bill Sena- instead of a high court and the mat- a US drone strike in Afghanistan a organisation had directed its fol- Gulf countries and delega- tor Sherry Rehman and Senator ter will be decided within a period of few weeks ago, he revealed. lowers all over the world to launch tions from the UAE, Saudi ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel in NawabzadaSaifullahMagsi. 30 days. Prior to this, it was unclear Many of them have also been local attacks,” reads the document. Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan yesterday approved an The convener of the subcom- as to where an appeal can be filed met Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, kingpin HafizurRehman S/o Sajjadur- other countries are also important bill seeking gender-based mittee said the ECP had presented against the commission. of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, Rehman, resident of Khushab, was expected to participate in segregation of polled votes and re- effective recommendations regard- The subcommittee was con- he added. “He (Hafiz Saeed Khan) running a training camp in heart the conference. election in a constituency where ing the bill. The subcommittee stituted by the Senate Standing had ordered them to spread chaos of Lahore. Before joining Daesh, he “It remains our priority women’s turnout remained less than approved to amend Section 78(ii) Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, in Pakistan and create situation for got training in Afghanistan with Al- to highlight and promote 10 percent. of the RPA which defines ‘corrupt spearheaded by Senator Saeed Daesh caliphate in Pakistan,” reads BadarMujahideen and also worked the business, trade and The bill titled ‘The Represen- practice’ during the election. Now Ghani, and tasked with submitting an official document exclusively for TTP Malik Yaqoob Group. investment opportunities tation of the People (Amendment) stopping women from exercising a report on the bill. with Geo News. Recoveries from them included in Pakistan and the first Bill, 2016’, seeking an amendment their right to vote or any agreement Moreover, it says: “The bill seeks Official document further 1,600 gram explosives, 8 safety Pakistan-Bahrain Business to the Representation of the People to this end will also be included in to make available gender disaggre- revealed that the CTD police fuses, 4 non-electric detonators, Opportunities Conference Act (RPA), 1976, was introduced in ‘corrupt practices’. gated data not only an effective, arrested two terrorists belonging rifles and ammunition. Laptops aims at upgrading and the Senate by Sherry Rehman of the Under the new amendments, tri- transparent and clear method of to Daesh from Taxila and two from were also recovered with large enhance the economic PPP on March 7. bunals and the election commission documentation, but also a tool to Attock who had planned to attack amount of data about their group. ties between Pakistan and Convened by Senator Farooq have been empowered to declare any identify gender breakdown of vot- military and civilian installations. “They (Daesh terrorists) had the Kingdom of Bahrain,” Hamid Naek, the subcommittee of such election null and void in the rel- ing structures and to identify and Their names are Hashim Khan decided to make their presence felt the statement quoted the Senate Standing Committee on evant constituencies. understand the number of women from Mehmand Agency and Shakeel and were about to launch attack on Ambassador Javed Malik, Parliamentary Affairs examined the Meanwhile, under amendment to voting, the issues they face and how Khan from Bajuar Agency, Shaheen office of an intelligence agency,” it as saying. recommendations presented by the Section 103-AA, the decision of the to eliminate them.” from Orkazai Agency and Imran further read. 12 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 INDIA Eight intruders dead in Kashmir gunfight

In the morning NIA takes over investigations we saw the LOC fence was cut. SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) yesterday took We launched an over the investigation into the attack on the army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri town in which 18 soldiers were killed and 30 operation and have others injured. trapped around 4-5 The NIA team headed by an Inspector General is camping at Uri town to collect evidence from the site of the attack. The team, which militants: Official took over the case from the Jammu and Kashmir Police that had registered an FIR into the attack on Sunday, has also taken into its possession various items of investigation recovered from the pos- session of the four suicide attackers who were killed in a gunfight Agencies after they entered the administrative base of an infantry battal- ion in Uri town. “Pictures of two slain terrorists whose faces can be recognized would be shown to some Jaish terrorists who are in jails to identify SRINAGAR: Indian soldiers killed the terrorists,” said sources, adding that the faces of the other two eight people trying to cross the terrorists were charred beyond recognition. border with Pakistan in Kashmir yesterday and security forces were also fighting suspected militants nuclear-armed neighbours. infiltrators had been killed, but he near the frontier, army officials Pakistan denies any role in the could not confirm how many. said, two days after a major attack raid. A senior Indian army officer Indian security forces were on an Indian base. said that his men had spotted a also fighting four to five mili- The flare-up in violence group of intruders trying to cross tants in the Nowgam area close to A policeman stands guard during curfew in Srinagar yesterday. comes after India blamed Paki- into Indian territory around Uri the Line of Control (LOC), a sen- stan for Sunday’s attack on the yesterday. The troops killed at least ior army officer said, the border brigade headquarters in the town eight, and had set out to retrieve where thousands of Indian and LOC fence was cut. We launched an no firing along the border. Both sides reiterated that no shot had been fired by of Uri near the border that killed the bodies and hunt for any sur- Pakistani troops face off against operation and we have trapped around were on high alert and strengthening Pakistan, after Indian television chan- 18 soldiers, heightening already vivors, he said. Army spokesman each other. 4-5 militants,” he said. their positions, he said. Pakistani For- nels said troops of both countries had tense relations between the Manish Kumar said a number of “In the morning we saw the A Pakistani colonel said there was eign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria exchanged fire. Barak-8 long-range missile tested SC asks Karnataka to

IANS (DRDO) for the successful launch. from aircraft and helicopters, and SC seeks govt’s Congratulations DRDO on the can also intercept supersonic aircraft successful test-firing of Indo-Israeli and missiles. The missile weighs release 6,000 cusecs response on surface-to-air missile Barak-8 from around 2.7 tonnes and is 4.5 metres BHUBANESWAR: India yester- Odisha, a tweet on his official Twitter in length. The district administration marine’s plea day successfully test-fired the handle said. The DRDO is planning had temporarily shifted over 3,500 of Cauvery water Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air some more tests shortly, the offi- people living within a 2.5km radius NEW DELHI: The Supreme nuclear-capable ballistic missile, cial said. of the test facility. Court yesterday sought jointly developed with Israel, from The advanced missile has been Barak-8 is based on the origi- the central government’s a defence test facility off the Odi- designed and developed by the nal Barak-1 missile but has a more IANS Nadu recently. “I need water for my response on the plea by sha coast. DRDO and Israel Aerospace Indus- advanced target-seeker. The radar Samba crop from the South-West Italian marine Massimilano The missile was successfully tries and Israels Administration for system provides 360-degree cover- monsoon as I get my water from Latorre seeking permis- launched at around 10.15am from the the Development of Weapons and age and the missile can take down North-East monsoon in October sion to continue to stay in Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch Technological Infrastructure. an incoming missile as close as 500 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court only. I need water before October his country - a relief that pad at Chandipur in Balasore dis- The Long-Range Surface-to- meters away from a ship. yesterday directed Karnataka to 15,» senior counsel Shekhar Nahade, has already been granted trict, said a defence official. Air Missile (LR-SAM) has the ability Each Barak system, which release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery appearing for Tamil Nadu, told the to his colleague Salvatore President Pranab Mukherjee to hit targets within radii of 70km includes missile container, radar, river water to Tamil Nadu every bench. Girone - in wake of inter- congratulated the Defence Research to 90km. It is designed to defend computers and installation, costs day till September 27, overriding Making light of Karnataka’s national arbitration. and Development Organisation against any airborne threat, apart about $24m. the Cauvery Supervisory Commit- argument that Tamil Nadu should Both Chief Master tee’s order to release 3,000 cusecs. take whatever has been given to Sergeant Latorre and Ser- The bench of Justice Dipak Misra it and the rest would be provided geant Major Girone are and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, giv- after the end of the monsoon based accused of killing two fish- ing the direction to Karnataka, also on calculation of deficit rainfall, ermen in February 2012 Learning time directed the central government to Naphade said, “It is like telling a off the Kerala coast alleg- constitute a Cauvery Management camel that you consume (water) edly mistaking them to be Board in four weeks› time and now, and the rest (would get it) at pirates. Giving the gov- report to the court with notifica- the end.” ernment a week’s time tion of it being set up. Taking exception to Karnataka’s to submit its response, The order for releasing 6,000 argument on the consequences of the bench of Justice Anil cusecs is double the 3,000 cusecs the court’s order, senior counsel R Dave, Justice Kurian ordered by the Cauvery Supervi- Rakesh Dwivedi said: “I don’t know Joseph and Justice Ami- sory Committee (CSC), but half of on what basis they are saying so (on tava Roy said that they the 12,000 cusecs the court had being deprived of drinking water). It would consider Latorre’s ordered on September 12 for Kar- is some kind of terror. You are car- plea on September 28. nataka to release till September 20. rying on street war in the court.» The matter will come up for fur- Not missing the obvious threat ther hearing on September 27.Before behind the word “consequences”, Woman stabbed the court could pass the order, sen- the court recalled in its order about ior counsel Fali Nariman made an obligation of people to obey its order 22 times by impassioned plea not to ask Karna- and reminded the Karnataka and taka to release water to Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu governments of their jilted lover as it needed water for drinking pur- constitutional obligation to see that poses. He said Tamil Nadu could not law and order prevails. NEW DELHI: A 21-year ask for irrigation purposes the water Noting that it has not been dis- old woman died after Karnataka needed for drinking in puted by all the concerned that being stabbed 22 times Bengaluru and other places. Cauvery Management Board (CMB) by a jilted lover yesterday “Now we have to supply (to has to constituted, Justice Misra said: morning in full public view Tamil Nadu) from our drinking “It is the duty of the Central govern- here, police said. water. I can’t give any water. You ment to constitute the CMB under The woman has been issue an order. It will have its con- the award by the Cauvery Water Hetal Parmar (second right), a teacher, teaches basic English to surrogate mothers at Akanksha Hospital identified as Karuna, a sequences,” Nariman told the court, Disputes Tribunal. You are bound resident of Burari area and Research Institute near Anand town in Ahmedabad. pointing to the agitation that had to do it. You have not constituted it in north Delhi. She was a engulfed both Karnataka and Tamil so far. You did not constitute it.” teacher at Novel Reaches School, police said. “The woman was stabbed publicly in Burari area at 9am by the accused, named ACB registers case against women commission chief Surender Singh, 34, who was known to her. No one came to her rescue,” IANS the ACB said. On Monday morning, the case was registered in a series of things refuse to be answerable to by the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Deputy Commissioner of the ACB questioned Maliwal for over of tweets. a woman. They are uneasy with my Delhi government in an alleged ille- Police (North) Madhur two hours. She wrote: «Came to know that questioning).” gal recruitment scam. Verma said. The action came after the com- an FIR has been filed. When noth- She was questioned by the ACB “It is why an FIR was filed against “He was later chased NEW DELHI: The Anti-Corruption plaint was filed on August 12 by Delhi ing wrong has been done then one over alleged illegalities. They have me. This FIR is farji (false),” Maliwal by the public and beaten Branch of the Delhi government Congress leader and former DCW doesn’t need to fear, even from god. sought her respond to 27 questions said. “I want to say that I am a rev- up and handed over to yesterday filed a case against Delhi head, Barkha Singh Shukla. One has to sacrifice to change the within a week. olutionary and have taken big fights police,” the officer added. Commission for Women (DCW) chief In her complaint, Shukla alleged system.We used the same proce- A combative Delhi Commission and have also asked tough questions, The officer said, “The Swati Maliwal over a complaint that that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dure of hiring which DCW has used for Women (DCW) chief Swati Mal- so I won’t fear from such cases,” she assailant had been trou- it was indulging in illegal practices, leaders were appointing their asso- for years. If something has changed iwal dubbed the case filed against added. She said that the case was bling the woman since a top official said. ciates to the DCW and gave them then its work. Worked hard day and her as “false” and said that it’s a con- registered against her to create a a year or so. The family ACB chief Mukesh Kumar Meena financial benefits. night. Have questioned system,” she spiracy by few people who don’t like communication gap. had lodged a complaint said, “A case was registered against Shukla in her complaint had tweeted. “questions being asked by us”. She stressed that the state gov- four-five months back Maliwal.” named Prabhsahay Kaur, daughter of She also said that, “if corruption “DCW is working in Delhi but ernment and the central government and both the families had Maliwal was booked under Sec- senior AAP leader HS Phoolka, Advi- of even Re 1 is proved, she would give few people are objecting to it, I don’t need to work together on the issue of reached a compromise.” tions 13 (Criminal misconduct by a sor to DCW Raj Mangal Prasad, and up her life.” want to take their names, but they women safety in the national capital. According to police, public servant) of Prevention of Cor- 83 others as beneficiaries. “System me baithe Nikamme aur are trying their best to not allow the “In the last one year the DCW the assailant owns a shop ruption Act, 409 (Criminal breach of She also claimed that all the nakara logo mahilao ke liye kam state government and the Central worked tirelessly and I think that and his divorce case was trust by public servant) and 120-B names were obtained through a Right karna aur sawal uthana pasand nahi government to work for the women none of the other commissions in going on. (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian To Information (RTI) inquiry. aa raha. Wo mere sawalo se pareshan safety together,” Maliwal told report- Delhi would have done that much Penal Code (IPC) on Monday night, Maliwal reacted sharply after hai (Worthless persons at the helm ers after a case was filed against her work,” she rued. EUROPE WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 13

Chaos if US votes Lesbos camp fire: Nine held Belgian cops bust for isolationist people smuggling gang; 4 arrested

BRUSSELS: Belgian police president: Blair have dismantled a peo- ple smuggling network linked to the EU migrant don’t fulfill your destiny as a coun- crisis and arrested four try,” Blair said, adding: “You have people, the federal force “Rather than say been given this destiny as a coun- announced yesterday. anything about Mr. try. No one else can do this in the On September 7, police world today.” searched nine addresses: Trump, I will say this Like a soccer referee, Blair said, seven in Brussels, one about Hillary Clinton. the United States is constantly crit- each in the towns of Leu- She is someone icised by partisans who claim it to ven and Liege, seizing be biased against their side. fake identity documents, in my view who I “But can you imagine the soccer hardware, a handgun and personally would game where the referee decides to ammunition. go back in the changing room? The Ten people were trust completely,” first few moments, everyone says detained, with four charged after a hearing Blair said. that’s great, and they’re away. After Municipal workers clean the burned out area (top) as migrants queue for food (bottom) at the Moria a time, it’s chaos,” Blair said. before a judge. Six oth- camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, yesterday. Police yesterday arrested nine migrants after clashes Fifty Republicans who once ers were released, the and a huge fire at an asylum seekers’ camp. served as senior national security police said. Agencies officials signed a letter last month opposing Trump, saying he displays “an alarming ignorance of basic facts EU accepts of contemporary international poli- NEW YORK, LONDON: Former tics” and “he would be most reckless Bosnia’s British Prime Minister Tony Blair president in American history.” Student wins fight to study with veil yesterday predicted chaos if the “Rather than say anything about application United States elected an isolationist Mr. Trump, I will say this about Hil- president, likening the withdrawal lary Clinton. She is someone in my AFP The exclusion of Takwa Rejeb Valencia on September 8. BRUSSELS: The Euro- of America from world affairs to a view who I personally would trust from class generated unease in a According to lawyer Francisco pean Union’s 28 member soccer match without a referee. completely,” Blair said. “I think she country where Muslims represent Solans, the association’s regional states yesterday accepted Asked how he would advise is of enormous wisdom, common around four percent of the 46.5-mil- president, the institute had asked Bosnia’s membership Republican presidential candidate sense and integrity.” MADRID: A Spanish Muslim student lion-strong population. her to apply internal rules that ban application, taking a step Donald Trump, should he win the Blair, who built a multi-million whose ban from a training institute “I am more than happy because any student from coming in “with forward in what is to be November 8 election, Blair stopped pound business network advising for wearing the headscarf caused the only thing I wanted was to exer- their head covered”, be it a cap, hat a long process that Sara- short of labelling Trump an isola- multi-national corporations and controversy said yesterday she had cise my right to study,” said Rejeb, 23, or headscarf. jevo hopes will eventually tionist. But he pointedly praised governments after leaving office in finally been allowed to study with born in the eastern city of Valencia Management at the institute give it a place in the bloc. Democratic presidential candi- 2007, said he was planning to close the hijab after regional authorities from Tunisian parents. “I am not a refused to comment. Faced with The EU said Bos- date Hillary Clinton, once the United his commercial ventures and con- weighed in. circus freak, I’m a person like any the controversy sparked by her case, nia, which applied to States’ top diplomat, and said the centrate on not-for-profit activities. While the issue has been a sub- other, a student,” she said. the regional government of Valencia join in February, had world needed US leadership and He said he would donate the ject of debate in Spain, there is The anti-discrimination SOS forced the institute to allow Rejeb in. made progress on nec- democratic values. “substantial financial reserves” of currently no law banning any kind Racisme association brought Rejeb’s In a statement, it said education essary reforms, so it had “If you turn away from what is the businesses, Tony Blair Associates of veil in public places—not even the case to light after she was refused authorities had “guaranteed right to accepted the application. happening in the world when those (TBA) and his Windrush and Fire- face-covering burka or niqab like in access to lessons at the Benlliure education of students and she will be It asked the European values are being undermined, you rush structures, to non-profit work. neighbouring France. professional training institute in able to go to all lessons with the hijab.” Commission, for an assessment of Sarajevo’s readiness. In doing so, Brussels will lay out for Sarajevo Work starts on wall near Calais camp Immigrants should ‘live what conditions remain to be met before it is granted membership. While it accepted the like the French: Sarkozy application, the EU states called on Bosnia to con- tinue “socio-economic AFP behaviour that wants men to swim reforms.” in swimsuits while the women are locked up” in burkinis, he added. Denouncing the “tyranny of 8 held over links FRANCONVILLE, FRANCE: French minorities”, Sarkozy said that if he Presidential hopeful Nicolas Sarkozy won the 2017 election, he would to Nice attacker said that once immigrants are be “the president of the national granted citizenship in France they community, because in France the NICE: French police yes- “should live like the French”. only community that matters is the terday arrested eight Speaking at a public meeting in French community.” associates of the jihad- the northern Paris suburb of Fran- “If you want to become French, ist who killed 86 people conville, the outspoken former you speak French, you live like the when he ploughed his president, who wants to return to French. We will no longer settle for truck into a Bastille Day the top job in 2017, also denounced integration that does not work, we crowd in Nice, an investi- “extremist political Islam” whose will require assimilation. gation source said. goal was to “provoke the Republic”. “Once you become French, “They are associates “I will be the president of action, your ancestors are the Gauls. ‘I love of the perpetrator. We I do not accept the 238” victims France, I learned the history of are carrying out checks of attacks in France since Janu- France, I see myself as French’,” is and they are in custody,” ary 2015, he added, promising to what you must say, he added. the source said. “They are Workers dig foundations of a wall along the road leading to the harbour of Calais, northern France lead a “merciless war” on Islamist “If we say we can no longer con- all men, of French and yesterday to stop migrants from jumping on lorries heading to Britain. terrorism. tinue with immigration (...) then it is Tunisian nationality.” “I will not accept the medieval racist. It’s unbearable,” he said. EU’s Mr Brexit builds team; ‘Brexit will cost us jobs’ warns Dutch king

plans European tour AFP the European Union would hit the Dutch economy “relatively harder” than most other Euro- Reuters process, once Britain has triggered pean Union countries. it, will draw in much larger numbers THE HAGUE: Britain’s vote to leave Britain is third-most important of Commission officials. the EU has caused uncertainty in trading partner for the Dutch after A source said Barnier was plan- Europe and will impact The Neth- Germany and Belgium, with the CBS BRUSSELS: Michel Barnier, the ning to concentrate his team on erlands including causing job losses, saying declining trade could cost French politician who will lead EU negotiating three main areas: disen- Dutch King Willem-Alexander said the lowlands country some €10bn negotiations with London on Brit- tangling Britain from the EU budget; yesterday. ($11.1bn) in losses by 2030. ain’s exit from the European Union, trade and foreign policy; and issues Giving his traditional speech There are some 300,000 jobs plans to tour member states once he around the single market, including marking the opening of parliament— in The Netherlands directly tied to takes office on October 1, EU sources migration of workers. written by Prime Minister Mark Rutte Britain, particularly in the food- said yesterday. It is unclear when formal nego- and his cabinet—the king said the processing industry, the respected “He’ll do a round of capitals and tiations will start. May’s government internationally-focused Dutch econ- Dutch daily NRC reported. gauge the mood,” one source said, is still assessing its objectives and omy faced its greatest danger from “Within the EU, only Ireland and noting that until Prime Minister she has said she will not trigger Arti- outside the country. Malta are more dependent on Brit- Theresa May formally notifies Brus- cle 50’s two-year countdown to exit “There are new uncertainties in ain,” the paper added. sels of the British departure under before next year. Europe as a result of the Brexit vote, Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon treaty, Barnier wants to hear from the which will also directly impact The Dijsselbloem was to present the gov- negotiations will not start. other 27 EU governments what Netherlands,” the royal said in his ernment’s budget for 2017. Barnier, 65, who oversaw their priorities are. He will coor- “Prinsjesdag” (Prince’s Day) speech The budget includes a billion financial services regulation for dinate the Commission’s work on at the historic 13th century Knight’s euros for increases in rental subsi- the EU executive until 2014, has the detail of any divorce settlement, Hall near parliament. dies, elderly care and childcare, as already been joined by several staff which will also need the agreement “The United Kingdom is one of well as €450m to beef up security, including a German deputy, trade of the Council of the other member our most important trading part- particularly for the fight against ter- negotiator Sabine Weyand, and states, as well as of the European ners and the Brexit’s going to cost ror groups. expects to have a “critical mass” of Parliament. jobs, also in The Netherlands,” the Willem-Alexander’s speech, his Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive in the Glass about 10 people on his team within Some British politicians have king said. fourth since being appointed king a couple of weeks, sources said. complained the EU negotiating The Dutch central statistics in April 2013, was preceded by the Carriage at the Binnenhof in The Hague on Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) His staff is likely to reach around line-up, including Barnier, repre- office (CBS) has predicted that the traditional pomp and ceremony of yesterday. Prince’s Day is the opening-day of the Dutch parliament and 20 in time, though the negotiating sents interests hostile to Britain. June 23 vote by Britain to leave parliament’s opening. takes place every year on the third Tuesday of September. 14 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 AMERICAS

Kennedy’s kin says Trump giving aid George H W Bush and comfort to IS to vote for Hillary AFP recruiters: Hillary WASHINGTON: Former president George H W Bush plans to vote for Hillary Clinton in November, the niece of president John F Kennedy are combatants and we have to be wrote in a Facebook posting. tough, we have to be strong.” “The President told me he’s Both Hillary and Both candidates moved swiftly voting for Hillary!!” read the cap- Trump moved swiftly to capitalise on investigations into a tion of a picture Kathleen Kennedy to capitalise on weekend of violent attacks — bomb- Townsend posted on Facebook, as ings in New York and New Jersey she shook the 92 year-old ex-pres- investigations into and stabbings at a Minnesota mall ident’s hand. bombings in New — casting themselves as most qual- The news site Politico posted a ified to combat terrorism at home screenshot of the picture with the York and New Jersey and abroad. comment. and stabbings at a Clinton touted her national Townsend, 63, is a Democratic security credentials at a hastily former lieutenant governor of Mar- Minnesota mall. arranged news conference out- yland and the daughter of former side her campaign plane, accusing attorney general Robert Kennedy, Trump of using the incidents to assassinated in 1968. Her uncle was make “some kind of demagogic president Kennedy (1961-1963). AP point.” On Facebook Townsend is iden- Clinton and her team see her tified as Kathleen Hartington, her experience and what they say is middle name. her steady judgment as key sell- It may be noted that the Bush ESTERO, FLORIDA: Hillary Clin- ing points for her candidacy. On clan has not offered their support ton is accusing Donald Trump of the campaign trail, she frequently for Republican presidential candi- giving “aid and comfort” to Islamist invokes her role in the 2011 raid that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton stands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (third date Donald Trump. terrorists, declaring his anti-Mus- killed Osama bin Laden, describing right) before a meeting at the Kitano Hotel in New York. A spokesman for Bush, president lim rhetoric helps the Islamic State to voters the tense atmosphere in 1989-1993, was neutral on the sub- (IS) group and other militants recruit the White House alongside Presi- ject when asked. new fighters. Trump is insisting the US dent Barack Obama at that moment. Trump eldest son sparks furore “The vote President Bush will should “use whatever lawful meth- But while much of the foreign cast as a private citizen in some 50 ods are available” to get information policy establishment has rallied days will be just that: a private vote from the Afghan immigrant arrested around Clinton, Trump’s anti-immi- AFP rainbow-coloured Skittles candies. “I’m not even big on Skittles cast in some 50 days,” spokesman in this weekend’s bombings. grant rhetoric, promises to close US Written above the image is: “If I but now I will buy up every single Jim McGrath said in a statement As Trump supporters at a packed borders and vows to aggressively had a bowl of skittles and I told you packet,” wrote @SarahSahim. issued to media yesterday. rally in Florida shouted “Hang him!” profile potential terrorists have just three would kill you. Would you “Is Donald Trump’s new cam- “He is not commenting on the the Republican presidential candi- fueled his presidential bid. WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s eld- take a handful? That’s our Syria ref- paign slogan “Fear The Rainbow”? presidential race in the interim.” date mocked the fact that Ahmad He called for tougher policing, est son triggered an online storm with ugee problem.” wrote Twitter user @AngrySalmond. Neither Bush nor his sons— Khan Rahami, a 28-year-old US cit- including profiling foreigners who a tweet comparing Syrian refugees to The Twitter post—showing Donald Trump, the 2016 Repub- including ex-president George W izen originally from Afghanistan, look like they could have connec- a bowl containing an assortment of the familiar “Trump-Pence 2016” lican presidential candidate, has Bush (2001-2009) and Jeb Bush, would receive quality medical care tions to terrorism or certain Middle tainted and untainted candies. logo with the presidential cam- sparked waves of criticism with a former Florida governor and and legal representation. Eastern nations. “This image says it all,” Don- paign slogan “Make America Great comments on race, immigrants and ex-2016 presidential hopeful— “We must deliver a just and very “This isn’t just a matter of terror- ald Trump Jr, 38, wrote, in a tweet Again!”—was met with immedi- refugees, including calling for a ban went to Trump’s nomination at harsh punishment to these people,” ism, this is also really a question of showing a picture of a white ate scorn from users of the popular on Muslim travellers to the United the Republican National Conven- he said. “These are enemies, these quality of life,” he said. bowl filled with the popular, micro-blogging site. States. tion in August.

Ceremonial welcome Jim Carrey hit with lawsuit over girlfriend’s death Two priests found dead AFP money from the actor. The celebrity website TMZ in Mexico quoted Singer as saying White “stole” Carrey’s prescription med- LOS ANGELES: Veteran comic actor ication and that he never gave her MEXICO: Two priests Jim Carrey was sued for allegedly any pills. were found dead in east- procuring drugs under a bogus “There are moments in life when ern Mexico hours after name for his ex-girlfriend, who you have to stand up and defend they were kidnapped died of an overdose last year, and your honour against the evil in from their church. then trying to hide his involvement. this world,” TMZ quoted Carrey as The priests were According to the suit filed in Los saying in a statement. “I will not abducted by gunmen on Angeles Superior Court by Mark tolerate this heartless attempt to Sunday from the church Burton, the estranged husband of exploit me, or the woman I loved.” in Poza Rica, in the crime- Carrey’s former girlfriend Cath- The suit alleges that Carrey plagued state of Veracruz, riona White, the actor “used his was obsessed with controlling said Father Jose Alberto immense wealth and celebrity sta- and manipulating the 30-year-old Guerrero, a local spokes- tus” to obtain opioids for her. woman with whom he had an on- man for the bishops’ Burton alleges that the actor again, off-again relationship since conference in Teziutlan, purchased the drugs under the fake 2012 and was able to monitor sur- Puebla state, where the name “Arthur King” and then “took veillance cameras at a home in the victims were based. steps to conceal and obfuscate his Los Angeles area where White often “They took the two involvement and culpability” after stayed. priests by force as well as White’s death. The actor and his assistant were a sacristan,” Guerrero told Iran’s President Hassan Rowhani (right) and Cuba’s President Raul Castro inspect a guart of honour However, Carrey’s attorney, allegedly aware that White had not reporters. at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba. Castro invited Rowhani to Cuba who was returning prominent celebrity lawyer Marty left the home for well over a day after attending the NAM summit. Singer, dismissed the suit as noth- in September, when she died, but Jail suicide ing but a bid by Burton to extort failed to act. victim’s kin awarded $11.9m Nitrates poison water in California’s Central Valley PENNSYLVANIA: A fed- eral jury has awarded $11.9m to the wife and AFP The water “tasted normal,” said in large cities, has no jurisdiction family of a man who killed the former truck driver, who lives in over private wells. himself in a Pennsylva- the agricultural town of Porterville, One of its branch chiefs, Kurt nia jail. Mumun Barbaros is a foster parent and now runs a day Souza, said that county authorities stuffed his shredded PORTERVILLE, UNITED STATES: care—meaning lots of children have are “trying to target the areas they T-shirt down his throat In California’s Central Valley, where consumed the water in his home over feel are the most critical,” but admit- and died in 2009 at the verdant fields of fruit and vegetables the years. ted they had probably missed some Monroe County jail. He unfurl under sunny skies, the water Several months ago, the Commu- contaminated spots. was a pizza shop owner that feeds them—and flows into taps nity Water Center (CWC) nonprofit The toxic effects of nitrates are being held on charges across the region—contains a toxic association discovered that water widely recognised by World Health that he vandalized the and silent poison. in the family’s well contained twice Organisation and US health officials, shops of two competitors. The very same farmers who have as many nitrates as the maximum and are particularly dangerous for The (Wilkes-Barre) tilled and cultivated the earth for allowed under state standards. children and pregnant women. Citizens’ Voice reported decades in one of America’s biggest According to a study by the Uni- Nitrates can sometimes cause a yesterday the ver- produce regions have also poisoned versity of California, Davis, some deadly blood disorder called “blue dict was returned last it, dumping millions of tonnes of fer- 250,000 people in the region are at baby” syndrome, in which the week against Prime- tiliser, which has found its way into risk of excessive exposure to nitrates. blood’s capacity for carrying oxy- Care Medical and several many of the region’s aquifers. Most of the tainted communities gen is reduced, in addition to causing Cows graze at a dairy farm, in Porterville in California’s Central Valley. employees. The company Nitrates, a residue left behind by are small and cut off from larger increased miscarriages and fetal Well water testing has uncovered dangerously high level of nitrates in provided medical care at intensive farming, now lurk in the water distribution networks, mak- deformations. the water in areas of this farming community. the jail in Stroudsburg, water in a number of communities, ing them dependent on wells. The The substance is also thought and its attorney says they many of them poor and rural. majority are poor, and most resi- to play a role in kidney and thyroid all plan to appeal. The For years, Cristobal Chavez has dents are Latino, with few speaking problems, and may cause certain According to a CWC report, the Department was unable to provide county settled claims been drinking the water directly English well. cancers. rate of blue baby syndrome is 40 per- statistics on blue baby syndrome, out of court for $25,000 from the faucet, never imagining The California State Water Nitrates are “a public health cent higher in the Porterville area and says it does not collect data on before trial. that he, his wife and their children Resources Control Board, which emergency,” said Jennifer Clary, an than the California average. the broader impact of nitrates in the were in danger of nitrate poisoning. monitors public distribution systems advocate at CWC. California’s Public Health Central Valley. AMERICAS WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 1517 Obama calls for world ‘course correction’ at UN

replace him, Obama said, “The world media, spurring anger toward “inno- is too small for us to simply be able to cent immigrants and Muslims.” The US President, build a wall and prevent (extremism) Obama lamented that the world in his final from affecting our own societies.” has become safer and more prosper- The president was unabashed in ous as nations are struggling with a speech to the UN his critique of Russia as he laid out his devastating refugee crisis, terrorism General Assembly, diagnosis of the world’s ills. Obama’s and a breakdown in basic order in longstanding differences with Rus- the Middle East. He said governing acknowledged that sian President Vladimir Putin over had become more difficult as peo- the extremist and his actions in Ukraine have accom- ple lose faith in public institutions sectarian violence panied intense disagreement over and tensions among nations spiral Syria’s future and a series of failed out of control more rapidly. “This is wreaking havoc in attempts by Russia and the U.S. to the paradox that defines the world the Middle East and resolve the civil war there together. today,” Obama said. “We must go “In a world that left the age forward, and not backward.” elsewhere “will not of empire behind, we see Rus- The president cited his administra- be quickly reversed”. sia attempting to recover lost glory tion’s outreach to former adversaries through force,” Obama said. Cuba and Myanmar as key examples The tough talk about Russia illus- of progress, along with global coop- trated how little progress has been eration to cut emissions blamed for AP made in reconciling the diverging global warming. At the same time, he interests among the two powers that said he sought not to “whitewash” chal- has allowed the Syria crisis to continue lenges across the globe, some of which to fester. A year ago, Obama stood at he attributed to deepening anxieties UNITED NATIONS: US President the same podium and declared anew about the profound shifts inflicted by Barack Obama conceded yester- that Syrian President Bashar Assad technology and growing international day that the United States and other must leave power, while Putin gave a interdependence. world powers have limited ability to dueling speech warning it would be a “In order to move forward solve the most profound challenges mistake to abandon Assad. though, we do have to acknowledge facing the world, while calling for a In the year since, Moscow’s lever- that the existing path to global inte- “course correction” for globalization age in the conflict has strengthened gration requires a course correction,” US President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, yesterday to ensure that nations don’t retreat significantly. Russia’s military inter- Obama said. into a more sharply divided world. vention in Syria has helped bolster Obama, in his final speech to the Assad’s standing without pulling it UN General Assembly, acknowledged into the military “quagmire” that that the extremist and sectarian vio- Obama had predicted. UN chief vents frustration in last speech lence wreaking havoc in the Middle Obama sought to use his last East and elsewhere “will not be appearance before the global body AP “powerful patrons” on both sides in Ban accused South Sudan’s lead- security threats”— fighting in quickly reversed.” Still, he stuck to define how his leadership had the more than five-year Syrian con- ers of betraying their people. He said Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and faithfully to his insistence that dip- put the world on a better trajec- flict “have blood on their hands.” “in too many places, we see leaders the Sahel and the Israeli-Palestin- lomatic efforts and not military tory over the last eight years. At the “Present in this hall today are rewriting constitutions, manipu- ian conflict where “the prospects solutions are the key to resolving heart of that approach, Obama said, UNITED NATIONS: Taking the representatives of governments that lating elections and taking other for a two-state solution are being Syria’s civil war and other conflicts. is the notion that the biggest con- world stage for the last time as have ignored, facilitated, funded, desperate steps to cling to power.” lowered by the day.” “If we are honest, we know that flicts are best solved when nations secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon participated in or even planned and He said he was proud that UN He also ticked off other issues — no external power is going to be able cooperate rather than tackle them unleashed years of pent-up anger at carried out atrocities inflicted by all Women was established under his extremists who push people “into to force different religious communi- individually. leaders who keep “feeding the war sides of the Syria conflict against watch and drew loud applause when camps of ‘us’ and ‘them’,” mistrust ties or ethnic communities to co-exist It’s a theme that Democrat Hil- machine” in Syria, violate human Syrian civilians,” he said. he said: “I am proud to call myself that divides citizens from their lead- for long,” Obama said. “Until basic lary Clinton has put at the forefront rights and prevent aid deliveries to “Many groups have killed inno- a feminist.” ers, and the rising seas, record heat questions are answered about how of her campaign for president, casting starving people. cent civilians — none more so than But the focus of his annual state of and extreme storms resulting from communities co-exist, the embers herself as the natural continuation of He told presidents, prime minis- the government of Syria, which the world report was on the myriad climate change. of extremism will continue to burn. Obama’s legacy. In another appar- ters, monarchs and ministers at the continues to barrel bomb neigh- problems on the global agenda — and The spotlight at the meeting will Countless human beings will suffer.” ent reference to Trump, Obama opening of General Assembly’s annual bourhoods and systematically torture the leaders who fail to tackle them. not only be on the global crises but In a less-than-subtle jab at Don- bemoaned how terrorist networks ministerial meeting yesterday that thousands of detainees,” he added. He listed a host of “grave the possibility of solutions. ald Trump, the Republican running to had spread their ideology on social DC gun law gets hearing before Washington appeals court Somalis in Minnesota

AP two cases involving the law, which During oral arguments, Judge that her argument was “absurd.” fear backlash after requires people who want to carry Thomas B Griffith suggested that the Judge Stephen F Williams also a gun in public to show a “good rea- law means that a woman who lives seemed concerned with the law and son to fear injury” or another “proper in a dangerous neighbourhood, is said the distinction between an out- WASHINGTON: Appeals court reason” to carry the weapon. Rea- frightened and wants to carry a gun right ban on carrying a gun and the stabbing attack judges had tough questions yester- sons might include a personal threat, for self-protection can’t and is limited city’s “good reason” requirement was day for attorneys defending a District or a job that requires a person to to “running” if attacked or “learning subtle. of Columbia law that makes it diffi- carry or protect cash or valuables. martial arts.” The third judge hearing the case, AFP community pays for that one per- cult for gun owners to get concealed Fewer than 100 people have been “Why should someone show a Karen LeCraft Henderson, didn’t ask son’s actions,” she said. carry permits. granted a concealed carry permit need for self-defence?” said Grif- any questions. The perpetrators were employing A three-judge panel of the US under the law, and lower court judges fith, who asked numerous questions The hearing is the latest in a “racial slurs, various hand gestures,” Court of Appeals for the DC Cir- have disagreed on whether it is likely of lawyers arguing for the city. At long-running tussle over the city’s MINNEAPOLIS: The Somali com- said community activist Justin cuit heard arguments yesterday in constitutional. one point he told a city attorney gun laws munity in the US state of Minnesota Michael, who was working with the braced for a backlash after a man St. Cloud Police Department to help who stabbed 10 people in a mall prevent further incidents. over the weekend was identified “It’s really important that we Venezuela state as one of their own. are, as a community, able to share Military parade The FBI is investigating the Sat- the true, lived experience of the urday attack in the city of St. Cloud Somali community members that declares food as a potential act of terrorism. While we love so much,” he said. authorities have not officially iden- St. Cloud’s Somali population emergency tified the attacker, local Somali has its roots in the 1990s and has leaders said he was 22-year-old grown rapidly in the last 10 years. at schools Dahir Adan. The state of Minnesota is home to Adan allegedly attacked shop- a third of the more than 85,000 pers at a mall, where police said he Somalian refugees resettled in the AFP asked at least one victim whether country, according to the US Census. they were Muslim before stabbing Twenty percent of students in them. He was shot and killed by an St. Cloud’s school district are from CARACAS: The opposition gover- off-duty police officer. a home where the primary lan- nor of Venezuela’s second-largest Authorities had initially guage is Somali, according to the state, Henrique Capriles, declared reported that nine people were St. Cloud Times. Ismail Ali, a student an emergency early yesterday attacked. As investigators viewed at St. Cloud State University where over a lack of food for public additional security video of the Adan attended college, said the city schools, blaming the socialist gov- incident, they discovered a tenth was at a crossroads. ernment’s “misguided” policies. victim—a 21-year-old man who had “We can either choose to let “We are declaring a food emer- not sought out medical attention or hate win and be divided, or we can gency in our state,” said Capriles, notified authorities of his injuries, choose to come together and love the governor of Miranda state, who police said. one another and move on,” he said. is leading a campaign to remove A news agency with ties to the IS Governor Mark Dayton, allud- President Nicolas Maduro. group said the rampage was carried ing to the need for unity, expressed Capriles and his center-right out by an IS “soldier,” but it was not “deep concern for what occurred” opposition coalition, the Demo- clear what connection the attacker and pledged to aid in the “communi- cratic Unity Roundtable (MUD), Female police officers participate during a military parade in Santiago, at the 206th anniversary of had with the terrorist organisation. ty’s recovery from that and coming blame the leftist president for Chile’s independence. “We strongly condemn what hap- together more unified and stronger an economic crisis that is caus- pened,” said Haji Yussuf, cofounder of than ever before.” ing severe shortages of food and the activist group #UniteCloud, dur- Yussuf hoped authorities are medicine in Venezuela. ing a news conference. “That is not able to quickly piece together The state of emergency enables what this community is, that is not what happened, so they can better Capriles, Maduro’s opponent in the who we are.” address whatever broader problems 2013 presidential election, to divert LA cops turn to smartphones to save suicidal man Eyewitnesses reported that a may have been behind the rampage. funding toward food for schools, handful of pickup trucks, some fly- “We need to know, so that we nursing homes and facilities for the AFP Two officers responding to a call phones,” the statement said. ing American and Confederate flags, make sure as a community, we disabled. It also authorises him to about a man hanging from the ledge “Officers coaxed the man to walk buzzed by apartment complexes stand together as a community, and resort to the private sector and aid of a four-story parking structure were a few steps closer to look at trans- where many Somali-Americans make sure it does not happen to us organisations for food. initially stumped as they tried to com- lation app on officer Dear’s smart live. Meanwhile, a group of flag- ever again. Never again in our town “There’s not enough food for LOS ANGELES: Police at Los Angeles municate with the man who only phone when in one rapid succes- waving motorcyclists circled around should we see something like this. the people of this country,” he airport turned to their smartphones spoke Korean, police statement said. sion bike officer Bart Castro followed another Somali neighbourhood. So, let’s find solutions,” he said. told a news conference, accus- to stop a Korean-speaking man from “Immediately, officers Michael by officer Krockel jumped onto and Community advocates like The growth in the Somali ref- ing the government of covering committing suicide last week, using Dear and Daniel Krockel built a rap- grabbed the would be suicide victim, Lul Hersi were getting texts from ugee population in St. Cloud has up the real problem: “a lack of translation apps to coax the “jumper” port with the distraught man, utilising secured him and lifted him over the frightened residents. “One person escalated tensions, particularly in production.” dangling over a ledge. translation applications on their smart wall ,” the statement said. does something, and the whole the school system.

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US, China to step up cooperation on North 3 Korea DOHA: The real estate transaction reached over QR1.5bn last week due to two exclusive deals worth a total of QR1.37bn made in Al Wukair. TWEET OF THE DAY The deals were about two huge residential complexes measuring more than 300,000 and 200,000 Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (fifth right), with other officials. sqm at over QR809m and QR562m respectively. The sale of properties reached QR1.5bn during (September 4 to 8), said a report issued by Land Registry Third annual Katara European Department of the Ministry of Justice. The focus of the property deals were on ready-buildings including residential complexes, residen- Jazz Festival from November 2 tial buildings and houses. A total 47 deals were struck last week. The areas secured more trading The Peninsula among the renowned international of attendees’ similar other events that include Umm Salal Ali, Al Wukair, bands expected to hold concerts at have been hosted and organized by Al Wakra, and Busidra. Most open the festival. the Cultural Village. Hosting simi- plots of lands were sold in the Running along the festival per- lar events stresses Katara’s vision of municipalities of Umm Salal, Al DOHA: Nine embassies have joined formances are several workshops with bringing cultures together,” said Dr Shamal and Al Daeen and Al Wakra. hands with Katara to stage the third local music students to be held at Qatar Al Sulaiti. The major deals in term of money annual Katara European Jazz Festival Music Academy. Speaking at a press conference at INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY includes a house measuring 865 sqm slated from November 2 to 7 at Katara The ambassadors of the par- the signing ceremony, Dr Al Sulaiti in Al Aziziya and a residential build- Building 5. ticipating embassies and Katara stressed the importance of music as a ing in an area of 796 sqm at the rate The Cultural Village Foundation- General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibra- language that connects people. of QR28m and QR18m respectively. Katara yesterday signed a cooperation him Al Sulaiti signed the agreement “As we all know, music is an inter- The launch Other properties were sold in the agreement with European missions yesterday. national genre that captivates different of Ford range of one to five millions. namely France, Spain, Germany, Aus- With nine embassies taking part, human senses and feelings, therefore, Edge which According to the weekly bulle- tria, Switzerland and Italy along with this will be the biggest among the three Katara as a cultural hub works to offer was held at tin issued by the Department, the embassies of Portugal, Poland and Bul- editions of the festival hosted by Katara all kinds of musical culture as bound- Ford Show- real estate sales included empty garia which are participating for the in line with its strategy of bringing cul- less human language to boost cultural room at Al plots of land, houses, flats, and res- first time. tures together. The first two editions of ties and promote cultural partner- Matar Road. idential complexes . The sales were On its third edition, the six-day fes- the festival attracted a huge turnout of ships,” he said. Photo by: @ distributed at the municipalities of tival will bring to Doha one jazz group people from various cultures and all He thanked the embassies and Baher_Amin Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al Dhakira, representing each of the participating walks of life. Qatar Airways for their invaluable con- Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Dhaayen, Al countries to feature at evening shows. “We exude hope that this year’s tribution and continuous cooperation Shamal , and Al Wakra. Atom String Quartet and Three Fall are edition will grab a significant turnout for the festival. LG celebrates 30-year partnership with Video Home & Electronic Center in Qatar

The Peninsula shop opening, which will be welcomed by consumers in Qatar,” said C V Rappai, Direc- tor and CEO, Video Home & Electronic Centre. Over the years, Video Home & Electronic DOHA: LG Electronics, a global leader and Centre has received numerous awards from technology innovator in consumer electron- LG for excellence in Sales, Project Business, ics, celebrated its 30-year partnership with Best Practice, Outstanding MEA Service, Video Home & Electronic Center, LG’s local Green & Sustainable Marketing and many distributor, who has been instrumental in the more. LG & Video Home together over the brand’s leadership in Qatar. years have also sponsored many activities Video Home & Electronic Centre this year and prestigious events like the Emir Cup for celebrated its 36th year of successful oper- Football, Emir Cup Volleyball, Schools Volley- ations. Its footprint across Qatar includes a ball Development for two consecutive years chain of 12 retail outlets of its flagship brand through Qatar Volleyball Association, 3 X 3 Jumbo Electronics. These showrooms are Basketball Asian Championship conducted by backed by one of Qatar’s largest after sales Qatar Basketball Federation, Musical Events service centers of over 2200 sq m. Video that involved prominent Indian singer like Home’s good relations with channel part- Sonu Nigam, a quiz competitions for the ners that include leading hypermarkets, schools in Qatar, cooking workshops for specialty retail outlets, dealers etc ensure women, Tree Planting Campaign and many that the brand has a presence at every pop- others over the years. ulated location in the country. In terms of air conditioning, we are pio- The association with LG began in 1986 with neers as LG AC was introduced about 25 the first Electronics showroom for LG , then years ago and we have grownup as a market Goldstar being opened in 1989 in Musheireb leader. LG AC has strong references of Wall which was followed with many other exclusive Split units installed about 20 years back in LG showrooms. Over the years many innova- villa complexes which are functional even tive products like a televideo – a television with now. Subsequently LG introduced packaged, a VCR in 20 inch size, mobile phones to now Video Home-Jumbo Electronics Vice Chairman and Managing Director Sajed Jassim Mohammed Sulaiman and Director and CEO, Concealed Ducted, Multi-V which are being Smartphones, CRT TVs to Projection TV to LED C V Rappai cuting a ceremonial cake to mark LG Electronics’ 30-year partership with Video Home & Electronic Center during a used for cross section of applications in over TV’s and now OLED TVs, Single door refriger- media event held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. LG Video Home General Manager Mohammed Anis; Regional Marketing Director, LG 1000 multiple projects starting from vil- ators to now Door in Door Refrigerators, to the las, commercial complexes and high rise Gulf, Derek Sim; General Manager, LG RAC, Changho Lee; and other officials are also seen. Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah / The Peninsula latest inverter compressors for ACs with Energy buildings of which 200 – 300 major real Efficiency Rating as per Qatar’s new laws have estate developers in the market are cur- been introduced by LG. Center as they have been the backbone of brand shop in Mall of Qatar by October 2016. within dedicated corners in the showroom. rently being served. Thus continuing that Qatar’s consumer electronics market is Qatar’s evolving consumer electronic land- The grand opening would showcase all of This will be preceded with an ATL & BTL cam- leadership till now. one the most lucrative in the world with high scape. Qatar is a key market to us as local LG’s latest products, and expects to contrib- paign to promote the 30 years partnership. Video Home & Electronic Centre is the incomes and a strong consumption culture. consumers are very tech-savvy and contrib- ute towards double-digit sales growth in the A special consumer offer will also be rolled only company in the GCC to solely distrib- Over the last 30 years Video Home & Elec- ute significantly to our growth. We would like country by end of 2016. out thanking customers for being a part of ute the entire portfolio of LG products in both tronic Center have played a significant role to thank Video Home & Electronic Center for Conceptualized with an intuitive layout, this journey with LG and Jumbo Electronics. the B2C and B2B segments while retaining in establishing the LG brand across house- 30 years of dedication and valuable support the outlet is specifically designed to showcase “LG Electronics have always strived to the No.1 market share in Air Conditioning & holds in Qatar. Since 2000, the company has to make LG, the brand of choice among con- LG’s cutting-edge technology from across live up to be the market standard and being Home Appliances. achieved a compound annual growth rate sumers. We look forward to paving the way different business units including Home a global leader and technology innovator in LG has also announced that it would (CAGR) of 16.57 percent. Video Home expects to celebrate more milestones in the years to Appliances, Home Entertainment, Mobile consumer electronics. We have enjoyed a introduce its much awaited LG SIGNATURE to reach QR500m in revenue with LG brand come,” said Yong Geun Choi, President of LG Communications, IT and Residential AC, great partnership over these years and this lineup of high end products including 4K by 2016–17. Electronics Gulf. providing a fully immersive hands-on expe- milestone represents the strengthened part- OLED TVs in Home Entertainment, TwinWash “I am pleased to celebrate our 30-year To celebrate the milestone, LG has rience. A complete portfolio of LG Electronics nership we have in place. We look forward to washing machines in Home Appliances, etc. partnership with Video Home & Electronic announced that it will open its first premium premium range of products will be showcased the next chapter with the new premium brand in Qatar over the coming months. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 18 QE 10,256.52 +103.75 PTS PAGE | 19 DOW 18,172.15 +51.98 PTS QDB is strategic GlaxoSmithKline sponsor for ‘Made FTSE100 6,830.79 +17.24 PTS names insider in Qatar’ expo BRENT $43.59 +$0.29 Walmsley as CEO

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Private sector to drive knowledge economy

The Minister was addressing the US-Qatar trade Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti meeting a delegation headed and investment by Carlos Bermejo Acosta, Head of Unit, International Transport Affairs, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. The meeting was also attended by Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker; Civil Aviation council meeting in Authority Chairman Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey and members of the European delegation. Washington.

Satish Kanady Minister and European Commission team The Peninsula discuss bilateral relations & civil aviation DOHA: Qatar’s private sector is the key driver in the country’s endeavour to transform its economy into knowl- The Peninsula aviation agreement negotiations them, as well as boosting bilateral edge-based in line with the ambitious between Qatar and the EU. relations at large between Qatar and 2030 National Vision, Minister of The delegation was headed by the EU. Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Carlos Bermejo Acosta, Head of Unit, The meeting was also attended Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani. DOHA: Minister of Transport and International Transport Affairs, by Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Sheikh Ahmed was addressing the Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Directorate-General for Mobility Executive, Qatar Airways; Abdulla US-Qatar trade and investment coun- Al Sulaiti yesterday met a visiting and Transport. bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey, Chair- cil meeting in Washington. The Qatari European Commission delegation. The meeting discussed coopera- man of Qatar’s Civil Aviation delegation included representatives The team is here to participate in tion ties in the field of civil aviation Authority (CAA), and members of from the Ministry of Economy and the first round of the comprehensive and means of further enhancing the European delegation. Commerce, the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Ministry of Transport and Communi- Thani (right) with Dan Mullaney, Assistant Trade Representative for cations, the Ministry of Finance, the Europe and the Middle East, in Washington DC. General Authority of Customs, and the Opec may decide Qatar Investment Authority, as well as Qatar bourse gains representatives of the private sector. Middle East conducted a private sec- investments. We want economic The Minister noted that the con- tor roundtable to discuss vital issues partners from around the world and on extra meeting tribution of non-oil sector in GDP rose in the US and Qatar’s bilateral busi- especially from the US.” from 42 percent in 2010 to about 50 ness relationship. Discussion during the roundta- after FTSE inclusion after Algiers talks percent over the past year, and the Mullaney opened the roundta- ble focused primarily on methods non-oil sector played a key role in the ble, reiterating the importance of for easing the process of trade and economic growth in the state during such private-government engage- investment into Qatar, international Reuters/QNA 5.1 percent on Monday, added Reuters the period from 2011 to 2015. ments when developing government standards compliance, and exclusiv- 1.9 percent and telecommunica- Highlighting the importance frameworks designed to increase ity laws for some industries. tion provider Ooredoo, which also of the ties of friendship existing bilateral trade and investment. “We This roundtable served as part dropped 5.1 percent the previous ALGIERS: Opec members could between and the United States of are developing the framework for the of the US-Qatar Trade and Invest- DUBAI: Qatar’s equity index session, climbed 0.4 percent. decide to hold an extraordinary America, the minister said Qatar is economic relationship, but in order to ment Framework Agreement (TIFA) climbed yesterday as passive funds From the 44 companies listed meeting to discuss oil prices looking forward to further advance- do that properly we need to hear from Council meetings over the next sev- flowed into shares now included in on QSE, shares of 41 saw trading immediately after an informal ment and promotion of economic, the private sector,” said Mullaney. eral days that cover a wide range of FTSE’s secondary emerging mar- yesterday. From these 21 gained, gathering in Algiers next week, commercial and investment coop- Shiekh Ahmed hailed the role issues related to trade and investment ket index while other Gulf markets 18 closed lower and two remained Algerian Energy Minister Noured- eration between the two countries. being played by the US-Qatar regarding international partners. sagged. Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) unchanged. dine Bouterfa said yesterday. “The strong, friendly and economic Business Council in the bilateral “Our members always enjoy being index gained 103.75 points, or 1.02 Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia’s index Bouterfa told local radio he was partnership between Qatar and the relationship. able to discuss trade and investment percent, when the bourse closed slipped 0.2 percent to 5,925 points optimistic that participants would United States has achieved remark- “The US-Qatar Business Coun- issues with visiting Qatari delegations trading at 10,256.52 points yester- but closed 56 points above its intra- reach a consensus on how to sta- able economic growth and increased cil is a very important Council for because it provides them with the day. Passive funds will flow into 22 day low. Dubai’s index pulled back bilise the oil markets at the Algiers trade volume. The total trade volume increasing trade… We would like to crucial information they need to not shares, and the stocks will continue 0.9 percent, hit by profit taking in meeting of Opec and non-Opec between the two countries reached see the US-Qatar Business Council only grow their businesses, but also to be bid up for several days to come line with subdued global markets. producers on September 26-28. $4.5bn in 2015,” he said. play a much greater role in the bilat- the Qatari and American economies,” as managers meet their fund man- In Abu Dhabi, the share index “Oil ministers may decide to On Monday, Sheikh Ahmed eral relationship,” he said. said Ambassador Patrick Theros, the dates. dropped 0.4 percent to an 11-week hold an extraordinary meeting and Dan Mullaney, Assistant Trade “Qatar wants to know how to president of the US-Qatar Business Masraf Al Rayan, which slumped low closing level. immediately,” he said. Representative for Europe and the make it easier for foreign direct Council. ‘Greater UK-Qatar cooperation could unlock huge opportunities’

By Sachin Kumar delegation in the presence of Ajay Sharma, UK The Peninsula Ambassador to Doha. “The UK and Qatar have a longstanding trad- ing relationship. UK exports to Qatar increased by 16 percent last year and greater coopera- DOHA: Greater cooperation between the busi- tion between UK and Qatari businesses could nesses of the United Kingdom (UK)and Qatar unlock huge opportunities for both nations. As I could unlock huge opportunities for both coun- and Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tries, said Liam Fox, the UK Secretary of State for have made clear, we are committed to delivering International Trade and President of the Board greater prosperity for both our countries through of Trade. global free trade, working closely with key organ- Fox was speaking at a private business lunch isations like the Qatari Businessmen Association,” UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox with QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani and UK orgnaised by the Qatari Businessmen Association said Fox. (QBA) in honour of Fox and his accompanying Continued on page 18 Ambassador Ajay Sharma and other officials in Doha. 18 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 BUSINESS Al Mana Motors unveils all-new Ford Edge in Qatar

The Peninsula and are looking forward to present it utility vehicles in markets across the to our customers. The sophistication globe — up 38 percent from 2012. that the new model brings inside out, The Edge will deliver the con- together with the impressive lineup fident, smooth driving experience DOHA: Al Mana Motors, the Ford’s of powertrains and class-leading customers expect from Ford. importer-dealer in Qatar, recently technologies promise to impress the Central to the improved driving celebrated the launch of the all-new driver at first sight and test drive.” dynamics is an entirely new body Ford Edge. “The original Edge was our first structure and redesigned suspen- The latest model of the utility entry into the world of crossover util- sion — front and rear — developed vehicle demonstrates what happens ities — a technologically advanced specifically to better isolate road when a proven leader gets even bet- vehicle that was the perfect blend of imperfection and absorb noise with- ter. Available at Al Mana Motors, the sedan comfort and efficiency with out compromising handling. original crossover utility vehicle from SUV functionality,” said Kalyana The front-wheel-drive Edge Ford is loaded with more technology, Sivagnanam, Marketing, Sales and retains a MacPherson-type front higher levels of craftsmanship and Services Vice-President, Ford Mid- suspension, but features an entirely greatly improved vehicle dynamics. dle East and Africa. new, sophisticated integral-link inde- When launched in late 2006, “With the all-new model join- pendent rear with coil springs and a Edge helped to define the crossover ing our popular SUV lineup, we are 23-millimetre antiroll bar. sport utility vehicle segment. With building on that success and on the The advanced new system a car-based design, Edge delivered emotional appeal of the vehicle by has been tuned to deliver a more better on-road comfort, fuel effi- offering more of the technology our dynamic, engaging ride customers ciency and overall driving dynamics customers want in a package that will feel immediately. than any truck-based SUV. It was meets the highest expectations for Thanks in part to the use of more proof a utility vehicle could meet quality and craftsmanship. We are high-strength steels, the solid body the demanding needs of an every- confident the design, sophistication structure of the all-new Edge pro- day commuter. and technologies of the new model vides a far better platform for the new The Edge is all-new from wheels Officials at the launch of the all-new Ford Edge in Doha yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula will reinforce its leadership in this suspension to work. Compared to the to roof, designed to reset the stand- segment,” Sivagnanam added. 2014 Edge, the new model shows a ard in the two-row utility vehicle With the new Edge, Ford is also 26 percent increase in stiffness when market. Based on Ford’s success- stronger, more athletic shape. It has to add more features and technolo- Ian Partridge, General Manager building on its utility vehicle lead- reacting to bending forces and a 16 ful, global midsize vehicle platform, been retooled to meet higher expec- gies for a more rewarding driving Al Mana Motors, said: “We are excited ership around the world. Last year, percent increase in stiffness when Edge has been reimagined with a tations for quality, and reengineered experience. to launch the all-new Edge in Qatar the company sold a record 1.2 million reacting to twisting forces.

‘Greater UK-Qatar QDB is strategic cooperation could unlock huge sponsor for ‘Made opportunities’

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in Qatar’ expo The event was attended by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the QBA, and its board members, Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Kha- Al Thani and Sherida Al Kaabi as The four-day lifa, Chief Executive Officer, QDB well as QBA members Sheikh and Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi, Direc- Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Thani, exhibition in Riyadh, tor General, QC signed sponsorship Ibrahim Mohamed Al Jaidah, Nabil beginning November agreement in a ceremony held at the Abu Issa and QBA Deputy General Chamber’s headquarters. Manager Sarah Abdullah. 6, is expected to see QDB has sponsored the previous QBA Chairman welcomed the participation of over four editions of the ‘Made in Qatar’ distinguished guests, praising the exhibitions and it is the first time the bilateral relations between Qatar 200 entrepreneurs exhibition is being organised outside and the UK which go far back in from Qatar. Qatar. Qatar Development Bank CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa and Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh history. He also spoke about the “QDB is proud to sponsor this Hamad Al Sharqi at the press conference in Doha yesterday.Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula need for continuous follow-up on year’s exhibition. It is our unwa- the bilateral trade missions, visits By Sachin Kumar vering commitment to support all and the vast potential for enhanc- The Peninsula initiatives and ideas that invigor- The bilateral trade between Qatar Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi. “‘Made in This year’s exhibition will be ing the cooperation between ate and enrich the Qatari industrial and Saudi Arabia touched QR6.94bn Qatar 2016’ is an initiative that helps hosted at an expansive, 10,000 square private sectors of both sides. sector,” said Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al in 2015. Qatar’s imports from Saudi provide local businesses, from across metre show area at Riyadh Interna- QBA Members also discussed Khalifa in a press conference yester- Arabia were at QR5.11bn while exports a wide range of sectors, with a forum tional Convention & Exhibition Center, the impact of UK exit from the EU DOHA: Qatar Development Bank day. “The past four editions of ‘Made stood at QR1.83bn last year, accord- to display their best achievements in Riyadh. Inaugurated in 2009 with on the trade relations between the (QDB) and Qatar Chamber (QC) signed in Qatar’ achieved remarkable local ing to data provided by QC. and showcase the nation’s rapid eco- the aim of promoting Qatari indus- UK and its partners. Fox confirmed agreement yesterday that saw QDB success, and we expect the same level “We are proud to have QDB nomic developments. Furthermore, tries regionally and internationally, on the stability of the economic becoming the strategic sponsor of the of accomplishments on the regional onboard as our strategic sponsor of the active involvement of the small ‘Made in Qatar’ has witnessed suc- situation and that UK wants the fifth edition of ‘Made in Qatar’ exhibi- level. We are delighted to join hands ‘Made in Qatar 2016’, as we are cer- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) cess in attracting key players across EU to succeed and while leaving tion to be held in Riyadh. The four-day with Qatar Chamber to serve the tain that the exhibition will help usher participants also serves as a testi- all industrial fields. they intend to do so in a way that exhibition, beginning November 6, is development of our national economy, in a new economic era for Qatar by mony to the fertile environment that The last edition witnessed par- ensures minimal disruption for expected to see participation of over as envisioned in the Qatar National helping the nation achieve its aspi- the Qatari market offers interested ticipation of more than 220 Qatari their partners with whom they will 200 entrepreneurs from Qatar. Vision 2030,” he added. rations in the global market,” said investors,” he said. businesses and manufacturers. continue to have strong economic, political and security bonds. Fox said the primary goal is to become a more open country, get rid of the restrictions that have hampered cooperation with all QICDRC welcomes QFC’s relocation to MDD world markets, especially in the era of globalisation. Ajay Sharma added that the UK is seeking to The Peninsula national financial companies in line and practices”. comprises of the Civil and Commer- strengthen economic ties between with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” Al Sahouti also said that the cial Court which has jurisdiction the two countries and is currently he said. QICDRC will serve as a “judicial to look into civil and commercial working on the launch of a dig- “This new designation comple- safety regulator” to the new finan- disputes that arise between compa- ital platform that provides all DOHA: Faisal Rashid Al Sahouti (pic- ments QICDRC’s on-going strategy cial city which in turn will contribute nies established under the QFC, or economic and commercial infor- tured), Chief Executive Officer of the to improve and develop its judicial to enhancing investors’ trust in the between companies established in mation that will assist investors in Qatar International Court and Dis- system, and expansion plans. It also judicial. the QFC and other companies oper- various sectors pute Resolution Centre (QICDRC), complements the expansion of the The QICDRC was established ating in the State of Qatar. UK is considered a strategic which comprises the Regulatory QICDRC’s mandate, jurisdiction and under the provision of Law No. 7 of The QICDRC, which is led by Rt. Trade partner for the Gulf coun- Tribunal of Qatar Financial Cen- specialisation ahead of the antic- 2005 on the QFC. It comprises the Hon Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers. tries. In 2015, UK exports stood tre (QFC), has welcomed yesterday’s ipated New QFC Law, which will Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar The QICDRC brings together many at over £20bn – that’s more announcement by QFC regarding enhance the capabilities and abilities Financial Centre (QFC) that has the high-calibre and prestigious judicial than China and twice as much relocation to Doha’s new financial of the courts to adjudicate disputes jurisdiction to hear appeals raised experts, including exceptional Qatari as exports from India. Whereas city in Msheireb Downtown Doha brought before it in a transparent, fair by individuals and corporate bod- cadres and international judges with in the same year; UK exports to (MDD). “This will inevitably promote and efficient manner using modern ies against decisions of the QFC extensive experience in the field of Qatar totaled £2.6bn, up 16 per- a more attractive environment for means of communication, accord- Authority, the Regulatory Authority commercial disputes and complex cent on 2014 while Qatar’s exports foreign direct investments and inter- ing to international best standards and other QFC institutions. It also investment structures. to the UK doubled to £2.7bn. RBS starts winding down global shipping businesses

Reuters rate environment that makes finding prof- 2007 and was bailed out by British taxpay- Merchants had backed off from separate itable new business tough. ers the following year - has sold billions of talks on a possible purchase of the Greek “In line with the bank’s strategy to cre- pounds’ worth of assets in recent years, unit, partly due to concerns over Britain’s ate a simpler, stronger, and more sustainable many of them at a loss, as it shrinks from vote to leave the European Union and a lack LONDON: The Royal Bank of Scotland has bank, better aligned to the needs of our cus- the pre-crisis era of acquisitions at hefty of interest in the business. begun winding down its global shipping tomers in the UK and Western Europe, we prices under former chief executive Fred Shipping sources said that in recent finance business, it said yesterday, end- are commencing the wind down of our ship- Goodwin. weeks Japanese financial services firm ing efforts to sell it off during a worsening ping business,” an RBS spokesperson said. Shipping industry sources have told Reu- Orix Corp had held talks with RBS over the downturn across the freight industry. “We understand how difficult this will ters that RBS had been trying to sell its Greek Greek unit, with Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Chief Executive Ross McEwan (pictured) be for our staff and we will be offering sup- shipping business, valued at around $3 bil- Banking Corp and Germany’s Berenberg is battling to complete a restructuring of the port to those affected, including redeploying lion, for over a year. Bank also interested in joining an Orix British bank, which includes asset sales and people in to other positions where we can.” Banking and financial sources said in deal. Orix, SMBC and Berenberg declined thousands of job cuts, amid a low-interest RBS - which has not made a profit since July that Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) and China to comment. BUSINESS WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 19 Post-Brexit UK properties May briefs Wall attractive for ME investors Street captains

political and economic uncertainty, Brexit vote result was announced. on Brexit plans has created a sweet spot for Middle London’s severe housing shortage London and East investors looking to buy prop- continues to put upward pressure on Manchester are key erty in the UK, according to IP Global. prices, so much so that properties in Reuters The International property Prime Central London are now almost investment hotspots investment firm’s latest Global Real 60 percent more costly than they where investors can Estate Outlook report highlights Lon- were prior to the 2008 financial cri- don and Manchester as cities that sis. Valuations in the same period have Richard Bradstock (pictured), NEW YORK: British Prime Minister take advantage of the show great potential for investors increased by 14.5 percent each year. Director and Head of IP Global, Mid- Theresa May (pictured) met busi- “Brexit discount”. due in large part to the “Brexit” vote. Manchester, currently the strong- dle East, to said: “Now is the right ness chiefs from firms including After the UK’s decision to leave est UK market outside of London, time to take advantage of the Brexit Goldman Sachs, IBM and Amazon. the EU on June 23, both the Brit- has several large infrastructure and currency opportunity to tap into the com in an attempt to reassure inves- ish pound and Euro have lost value regeneration projects underway, medium and long-term potential of tors after her country’s shock vote to against the US dollar, creating a so helping fuel its economy and bol- the UK market as well as European leave the European Union. The Peninsula called “Brexit discount”. This cur- stering the city’s housing market. cities such as Berlin. Asian inves- May first had a closed meet- rency situation makes it cheaper for Manchester offers rental yields of up tors have been quick to jump on this ing with major investors and Wall dollar-pegged Middle East investors to 6.02 percent, the highest in the UK. opportunity already. Last month, Street banks before addressing doz- to buy assets in the UK and Europe. A weaker euro has also added Juwai, China’s biggest international ens of other executives at a wider DOHA: An international property According to the GREO, London to the appeal of Berlin as a property property portal, reported that buyer reception. investment firm is advising Middle and Manchester are key investment investment destination. The city, one enquiries into UK property were up The June 23 vote took many financial capital to rival New York, East investors living in countries, hotspots where investors can take of IP Global’s top investment hotpots, by 40 percent. investors and chief executives by are still good places to make money. whose currencies are pegged to advantage of the “Brexit discount”. saw apartment prices rise 10.1 percent “While the ‘safe haven’ element surprise, triggering the deepest The United States is the largest the dollar, to take advantage of the Data from IP Global shows that US in 2015.Berlin has established itself is likely to remain a permanent fix- political and financial turmoil in single inward investor into Britain, post-Brexit conditions and acquire dollar-pegged Middle East investors as the start-up capital of Germany, ture, the FX market will bounce back Britain since World War Two and which currently attracts far more properties at bargain prices in the who purchased a £350,000 property with one new start-up set up every in time. That’s why we see this “Brexit the biggest ever one-day fall in ster- foreign direct investment than any United Kingdom and certain other in the UK on September 11 would have 20 hours. This helps explain why the discount” as a relatively short window ling against the dollar. other EU member. parts of Europe. saved over $50,000 had they made German capital expects 400,000 new of opportunity to buyers looking to “Every working day in the When asked what they wanted A strong US dollar, the result of the same purchase just before the residents by 2030. investin the UK and Europe.” United Kingdom one million peo- to hear from May, one business ple wake up and go to work for an leader at the meeting who asked not American company. And every day to be named said: “Reassurance.” in the United States one million peo- Some investors have called for Egypt trade ple wake up and go to work for a clarity about how much access for- IMF & Central Bank of West African States meet UK company,” May told the busi- eign companies based or operating deficit comes ness leaders. out of Britain will have to the Euro- “So you see there is reciproc- pean market, a concern for some US down by $7bn ity,” said May, who is in New York banks and manufacturers which sell to attend the United Nations Gen- into the EU from Britain. since January eral Assembly. “The UK is going to Other issues include when and be out there. We will be looking for how Brexit will happen. May, who business. And ladies and gentlemen, has repeatedly pledged that “Brexit please feel free to invest in the UK.” means Brexit”, has so far said only Reuters May said that she wanted to hear that she will not trigger the formal what issues business leaders wanted EU divorce process before the end addressed in the Brexit negotiations, of this year. which she said would yield a good “We will be getting the right deal CAIRO: Egypt’s trade deficit has deal in the trade of goods and serv- for the United Kingdom and that is narrowed by $7bn since January, ices with the EU. the right deal in terms of trade in Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Chief executives from AECOM, goods and services because we rec- Kabil said yesterday, adding that Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Merck ognise the importance of both,” May exports could rise by 10 percent — & Co, Sony Pictures and United said. “At the same time we want to helping close the trade gap even Technologies Corp also attended scope out new deals around the more — if authorities devalued the the meeting. world to further liberalise trade local currency. Despite warnings before the between the UK and other part- Pressure has been mounting vote that Brexit would shatter eco- ners around the world,” she added. on the central bank to devalue nomic confidence, some positive US President Barack Obama the currency as Egypt struggles economic data and SoftBank’s said this month that he wanted to revive an economy hit by polit- $32bn takeover of Britain’s technol- the Brexit process to be resolved in ical unrest that has driven away ogy company ARM have stoked the the least disruptive way possible, tourists and foreign investors, two perception that Britain could pros- though both France and Germany major sources of hard currency. per outside the EU. face elections next year which could The central bank has been Deputy Director General of the International Monetary Fund Mitsuhiro Furusawa (centre) with other Still, May and her ministers complicate the Brexit negotiations. responding to the crisis by ration- officials from the financial world at the opening of the regional conference organised by the Central admit they need to reassure inves- Before the vote, some US com- ing dollars, giving priority to tors from the United States, Japan, panies had warned that Brexit Bank of West African States and the IMF yesterday in Dakar. imports of essential goods and to China and India that the United would complicate their lives and exporters who need to import raw Kingdom and London, the only could cost jobs. material for manufacturing. Its policy of keeping the pound artificially strong has seen for- eign currency reserves tumble to around $16.5bn in August from Surge in demand for residential properties in Qatar: DTZ $36bn before a mass uprising in 2011. “If and when a devaluation happens it will help trade on both The Peninsula in both residential accommodation and QR12,500 segment closely fol- Edd Brookes, General Manager of had shown signs of softening in June sides, limiting imports and boost- and office space in the month to date, lowed by one-bedroom apartments. DTZ, said: “While we would normally however Brookes puts this down to ing exports ... We expect it could compared with the same month in The preference was for furnished expect a busy September following a seasonal fluctuations as well as the boost exports by 10 percent,” Kabil 2015. apartment accommodation. relatively long summer season, the effects of a number of well publicised told a Euromoney conference. DOHA: The demand for real estate The number of residential The search in the villa market volume of enquiries being signifi- bouts of corporate restructuring The central bank’s rationing properties in Qatar has shown a enquiries received in the month to was for four-bedrooms within a com- cantly higher than the same period exercises. of dollars has also led to a sharp remarkable recovery registering a date were up 23 percent compared pound on an unfurnished basis was during 2015 is surprising. Whilst DTZ Qatar is a member of the fall in imports. double-digit growth after a relatively with the same period during August also significant. there is an element of tenant churn global real estate services business, Kabil said Egypt’s imports had lull market situation owing to sum- and 17 percent compared with Sep- There was also a surge in enquir- this time of year, it is good to see Cushman & Wakefield. The firm decreased by $6bn since January mer vacations and Eid holidays. tember 2015. ies for office space, predominantly that a large portion of the residen- brings international best practice while exports had increased by According to Qatar’s leading glo- The most popular enquiry from the private sector, with 250 tial demand is from expats moving and local expertise to the market. $1bn, narrowing the trade gap by bal real estate company, DTZ, there was for two-bedroom apartments square metres (sqm) – 500sqm the to Qatar for the first time.” With a long standing track record in $7bn. is a significant increase in enquires between in the range of QR9,000 most searched sizes. The prime residential market the Qatari market. Petrobras plans to cut GlaxoSmithKline names insider Walmsley as CEO investments by 25% Reuters drugmaker’s current structure, who Chairman Philip Hampton said wanted to see an outsider appointed in a statement that GSK had market- to overhaul the company. leading positions in pharmaceuticals, However, Walmsley had always vaccines and consumer healthcare AFP of five years, with irreproacha- LONDON: GlaxoSmithKline said been tipped as a strong internal can- that provided excellent platforms for ble standards of management and yesterday it had chosen its head didate, along with pharmaceuticals sustainable, long-term growth. ethics.” of consumer healthcare, Emma boss Abbas Hussain and manufac- At the helm since 2008, Witty The five-year plan includes an Walmsley (pictured), as its new turing head Roger Connor. has struggled with flagging sales and RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s state oil 11-percent cut to operating costs and chief executive, after several months Her appointment is likely to be profits, as well as a damaging cor- company Petrobras, reeling from a targets an “intense pace” of sell-offs reviewing internal and external can- seen as a signal that GSK will retain ruption scandal in China, although massive corruption scandal and low and joint ventures for its less-lucra- didates. She will become the first the consumer business as a core part earnings are now improving. oil prices, announced yesterday it tive oil fields, expected to bring in woman to head a top global pharma- of its operations, rather than splitting Some investors and analysts will cut investments by 25 percent $19.5bn in the next two years. ceutical company and will bring the up the company. have questioned his focus on a con- over the next five years. The plan is the first released number of female chief executives “Choosing Emma Walmsley sug- sumer health business that ranges Projected investments from 2017 under Parente, who was appointed in Britain’s FTSE 100 index to seven. gests a strategy of evolution rather from headache pills to toothpaste. to 2021 will be $74.1bn, the company by new center-right President Walmsley, 47, joined Britain’s big- than revolution,” Joe Walters, senior Other drugmakers have enjoyed bet- said, a quarter less than during the Michel Temer to take over the trou- gest drugmaker in 2010 from L’Oreal portfolio manager at Royal London lure for investors. A weaker pound ter share price performance in recent previous five-year plan.“In the bled company in June. and will replace Andrew Witty, who Asset Management, one of GSK’s 30 after Britain’s vote to leave the Euro- years by riding a wave of innovation coming years we will be focused Petrobras has been at the eye had previously announced his deci- largest investors, said. “A big change pean Union helped the group’s 2016 in disease areas such as cancer. on recovering Petrobras’s finan- of a corruption storm upending sion to retire on March 31, 2017. She in the firm’s corporate structure is outlook and also soothed fears of GSK has chosen to largely sit out cial solidity,” new chief executive Brazilian politics. Corrupt exec- will join the board from January. less likely, but any worries about a a dividend cut, but there had been a wave of acquisitions in the phar- Pedro Parente said in a statement. utives allegedly colluded with big The decision will disappoint reduction in Glaxo’s attractive divi- speculation that an outside CEO maceuticals industry that has seen “Our goal is for the company construction firms to fleece the investors such as Neil Woodford, a dend payments should recede.” might go on a major buying spree rivals spending billions of dollars on to be cleaned up in a total timeline company of billions of dollars. top shareholder and a critic of the GSK’s 5 percent yield is a big that could crimp payouts. promising experimental medicines. 20 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 BUSINESS

QE INDICES SUMMARY QATAR STOCK EXCHANGE QE Index 10,256.52 1.02 % QE Total Return Index 16,594.37 1.02 % QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 3,867.79 0.20 % QE All Share Index 2,835.23 0.66 % QE All Share Banks & Financial Services 2,823.35 0.69 % QE All Share Industrials 3,067.51 0.17 % QE All Share Transportation 2,412.5 1.58 % QE All Share Real Estate 2,460.56 0.62 % QE All Share Insurance 4,545.21 2.07 % QE All Share Telecoms 1,169.17 0.79 % QE All Share Consumer Goods & Services 6,289.07 0.57 %

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But the judge, like her colleague Jed Rakoff in an US Fed unlikely to increase interest rates unrelated 2014 case, said the virtual currency met that definition. “Bitcoins are funds within the plain meaning of that term,” Nathan wrote. “Bitcoins can be accepted AFP repeatedly signaled intentions to labor market and our outlook for speak ahead of the meeting, Fed as a payment for goods and services or bought directly increase it this year. economic activity and inflation, Governor Lael Brainard (pic- from an exchange with a bank account. They there- But some weak economic I believe the case for an increase tured), held firm with her view fore function as pecuniary resources and are used as data in recent weeks raises a in the federal funds rate has that the global economy mat- a medium of exchange and a means of payment.” WASHINGTON: The Federal question mark over the strength strengthened in recent months,” ters to the Fed, and that it need The decision did not address six other criminal Reserve opened its sixth mon- of the US economy. And persistent she said. not rush into a rate hike. “To the counts that Murgio faces, Nathan wrote. etary policy meeting this year weakness in other major econo- Others, including Fed Deputy extent that the effect on inflation Lawyers for Murgio did not immediately respond yesterday again facing the quan- mies also continues to challenge Chair Stanley Fischer, reinforced of further gradual tightening in to requests for comment. dary that the US economy is not the rationale for a rate increase. that impression. labor market conditions is likely Prosecutors last year charged Murgio over the clearly ready for an interest rate Jim O’Sullivan, chief US But the data since then has to be moderate and gradual, the operation of Coin.mx, and in April charged his father hike. While some economists say economist at High Frequency not supported them. Job crea- case to tighten policy preemp- Michael with participating in bribery aimed at sup- the Fed, long anxious to pull away Economics, said he thinks tion has been relatively good, tively is less compelling,” she said porting it. from its crisis-era ultralow rate December is the month for an and the housing market solid. on September 12. Authorities have said Coin.mx was owned by Gery policy, could surprise with an increase. “We expect Fed officials But, extending the second-quar- An increase could happen Shalon, an Israeli man who, along with two others, was increase in the federal funds rate to couple an on-hold announce- that the FOMC could finally pull ter’s slump, industrial output and today, but it would shock markets. charged with running a sprawling computer hacking today, most say it will stand pat. ment this week with more the rate trigger at the end of its consumer spending have stayed Based on CME fed fund futures and fraud scheme targeting a dozen companies, includ- With that benchmark, cru- pronounced ‘tightening is immi- September 20-21 meeting. weak. In addition, inflation — trading, the markets give a rate ing JPMorgan, and exposing personal data of more cial to borrowing and deposit nent’ guidance,” he said in a client Most notably, Fed Chair and which the Fed has sought with its increase a 12 percent chance. than 100 million people. That alleged scheme gener- rates around the world, stuck at note. Just three weeks ago, com- FOMC head Janet Yellen said hefty stimulus policy to increase “Waiting for the Fed to hike ated hundreds of millions of dollars of profit through 0.25-0.50 percent, the Federal ments made at the Fed’s annual clearly that she thought the time — remains feeble, not appearing rates is like waiting for Godot,” pumping up stock prices, online casinos, money laun- Open Market Committee (FOMC), central banking symposium in had come. “In light of the con- to react to a world awash in easy said Steven Ricchiuto of Mizuho dering and other illegal activity, prosecutors have said. which sets monetary policy, has Jackson Hole, Wyoming, signaled tinued solid performance of the money. The last FOMC official to Securities. WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 21 India take on New Zealand with an eye on top ranking Paul McGinley

INDIA TO CELEBRATE The three-match 500TH TEST Rookies not series which starts tomorrow will also “It’s a tough place to play, partic- a concern for embark on bumper ularly in recent years,” Williamson home season for said on his arrival in India. team, says “The pitches have been very Kohli’s side tricky and you throw in world class spinners, the challenge is very tough.” McGinley Containing an Indian batting line-up, led by a versatile Virat Kohli, Reuters Reuters would be no less a headache for the tourists who are already short on bowling resources since landing here. LONDON: Former European Paceman Tim Southee’s ankle Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley NEW DELHI: There’s no place like injury has robbed them of their most expects the six rookies in this home if you are looking to scramble experienced Test bowler, while all- year’s team to draw on their inter- back to the top of the world rankings rounder Jimmy Neeshan has been national experience to thrive and that appears to be India’s mantra ruled out of the Kanpur contest, under pressure in next week’s as they kick off a bumper Test sea- which will be India’s 500th Test match against the United States. son against New Zealand in Kanpur match, with a rib injury. US Masters champion Danny tomorrow. Their batting is not in apple-pie Willett, Chris Wood, Rafael The world’s richest cricket board order either, with Martin Guptill Cabrera-Bello, Andy Sullivan has long been accused of ignoring the repeatedly failing to replicate his lim- and Matt Fitzpatrick, along with game’s longest format, a wrong they ited-overs heroics in test arena and wildcard pick Thomas Pieters, will decided to right in June by schedul- Luke Ronchi’s brisk century in the be making their Ryder Cup debuts ing a whopping 13 Tests in the 2016-17 warm-up match in Delhi intensify- when Europe defend the trophy in calendar. ing their selection dilemma. Minnesota. All of them being on home soil Onus will be on Williamson and “The European team have six also dovetailed perfectly with India’s Ross Taylor to share their India Pre- rookies heading to Hazeltine, but ambition to regain the top Test team’s mier League (IPL) experience with I don’t think that will be an issue billing after grudgingly handing over others to help them familiarise or a concern,” McGinley, who led the honour to arch-rivals Pakistan with the conditions, which would Europe to victory two years ago, following a washed-out Test in the New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson walks back after a batting practice in nets during a practice match be starkly different from what they told Sky Sports. West Indies. against Mumbai at the Ferozshah Kotla ground in New Delhi on Sunday. INSET: This file photo taken on experienced in their recent tour of “They are all experienced New Zealand will bear the brunt July 15, 2016 shows Indian captain Virat Kohli watching his team-mates during the three-day tour match South Africa. players, they’ve all won big of it as Kane Williamson’s men pre- between India and WICB President’s XI squad at the Warner Park stadium in Basseterre, Saint Kitts. Taylor suggested going down tournaments, and they have all pare for a trial by spin over the next on bended knees against the Indian performed on the big stage... They three weeks from the world’s number spinners, strictly literally though. are young, vibrant and they will two Test team in their three-match someone who would call up the cura- will favour the home team where Ravichandran Ashwin and his “Anytime you are playing in the not be intimidated by the atmos- series. tor and order a dustbowl to achieve spin is a dominant force, but not spin partners wreaked havoc on rag- sub-continent you need to be able to phere of a Ryder Cup in the United Making India the top Test team the target. where (from) the first ball you have ing turners and the Proteas managed play the sweep shot or the cut shot,” States,” he added. was one of the key goals listed in “No, it is the job of the curator,” dust coming off.” to take a test into the fifth day only the 32-year-old said in Delhi. Captain Darren Clarke will Anil Kumble’s presentation before Kumble told ESPNcricinfo in a recent It did exactly so when they hosted once, that too after a record-shatter- “A lot of the guys are practis- be looking to guide Europe to an he landed the head coach’s job but interview. South Africa in their last home series, ing stonewalling by Hashim Amla, AB ing during training and we will talk unprecedented fourth consecu- the former spinner has said he is not “It is a given that home conditions a four-Test rubber, last year. de Villiers and Faf Du Plessis in Delhi. about it with the team.” tive Ryder Cup victory. “They are part of a team and Darren will be making sure they don’t lose their focus,” McGinley FACTBOX said. “Don’t play the occasion, play Factbox on the three-Test series Sharma ruled out of first NZ Test Kulasekara out the game of golf.” between India and New Zealand, World number three Rory which starts at Kanpur tomorrow: McIlroy has had an inconsist- AFP coach Anil Kumble told reporters Tests, with seven five-wicket hauls. on bail after ent year but McGinley said the INDIA in Kanpur, where the opening Test Some 14,600 cases of the illness that Northern Irishman’s win at this Captain: Virat Kohli starts tomorrow. causes high fever and joint pain have fatal crash month’s Deutsche Bank Cham- Coach: Anil Kumble KANPUR: Indian pace bowler Ishant Kumble said a replacement has been recorded across the country so pionship was a big boost for the Squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Sharma was yesterday ruled out of not been sought for Sharma in the far this year. European team. Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (captain), the first Test against New Zealand 15-member squad that includes three The numbers are not higher than Reuters “He (McIlroy) is Europe’s high- Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, after contracting the mosquito- other fast bowlers -- Bhuvneshwar in previous years but hospitals in est-ranked player and we all know Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, borne disease chikungunya. Kumar, Mohammed Shami and New Delhi have been struggling to how talented he is. Apart from Ravichandran Ashwin, Amit Mishra, “Ishant Sharma is recovering Umesh Yadav. cope, sparking a political row over COLOMBO: Sri Lanka seamer winning the Irish Open, he’s had a Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, from chikungunya and will not be Twenty-eight-year old Sharma who is to blame for failing to prop- Nuwan Kulasekara has been quiet year particularly on the PGA Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, available for the first Test match,” has taken 209 wickets from 72 erly prepare for the outbreak. released on bail after he Tour and in the major champion- Bhuvneshwar Kumar was involved in a crash that ships,” the 49-year-old said. NEW ZEALAND resulted in the death of a 28-year-old motorcyclist, the Captain: Kane Williamson country’s cricket board said. Alvarez to miss Coach: Mike Hesson Kulasekara, 34, was Squad: Kane Williamson (captain), Pakistan won’t fear powerful returning to Colombo from rest of 2016 with Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Kandy on Monday when the Craig, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, motorcyclist, travelling in the Tom Latham, James Neesham, Henry opposite direction, lost control fractured hand Nicholls, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Sant- West Indies, warns Arthur of his bike while trying to over- ner, Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor, Neil take a bus and got flung into AFP Wagner, BJ Watling the cricketer’s path. HEAD TO HEAD: “Kulasekara is cur- Total 54 IANS And of the four T20 Internation- rently enlarged on bail by LOS ANGELES: Mexican star Saul als they have played against the West the Kadawatha Chief Magis- “Canelo” Alvarez will not fight India wins 18 Indies, they have won two - when trate pending completion of again this year after suffering a New Zealand wins 10 they swept the series in the Carib- the investigation,” Sri Lanka fracture to his right hand after his Draws 26 DUBAI: Pakistan head coach Mickey bean three years ago. cricket said in a statement. bruising defeat of Liam Smith, his IN INDIA: Arthur (pictured) has praised the Arthur said the West Indies were The right-arm medium promoters said on Monday. Total matches 31 West Indies’ ability in the shortest “formidable opposition” especially pace bowler played 21 Tests Golden Boy Promotions said format but said while they respected in conditions which were similar to but retired from the longest on Twitter Alvarez would not now India wins 13 the reigning world champions, his the Caribbean. format in June to focus on lim- fight until 2017 after suffering the New Zealand wins 2 side intended to play fearless cricket “The West Indies are a very good ited overs cricket. injury in Saturday’s ninth-round Draws 16 during the upcoming Twenty20 Twenty20 team. They are the current knockout of Smith. LAST FIVE TESTS: International series. world T20 holders so you can never “Canelo has a fracture on his The two teams meet in the open- take them lightly even in conditions right hand and unable to fight 2014 - Match drawn, Wellington ing game of the three-match series like these … so they are going to be again in 2016,” Golden Boy said. 2014 - New Zealand won here on Saturday and Arthur said a formidable opposition and we are Alvarez dropped down to by 40 runs, Auckland that after having undergone an going to have to play really well to super welterweight to claim the 2012 - India won by five overhaul, the Pakistani team could beat them,” the South African said. Briton’s World Boxing Organiza- wickets, Bangalore provide a stiff challenge for the West “We have played a lot of cricket tion belt in the fight held at the 2012 - India won by an innings Indies, reports CMC. of late, the players have been playing home of the Dallas Cowboys. & 115 runs, Hyderabad “Our Test side in particular is a Ali, Mohammed Nawaz - they take cricket and whether you are playing The Mexican star, who won 2010 - India won by an innings very stable side, with a lot of senior the game on.” one-day cricket or Twenty20 cricket, the WBC middleweight title last & 198 runs, Nagpur players in it, but we need to rebuild “They don’t fear failure, which as long as you are playing the skills November, is eyeing a possible FIXTURES (all start at 0400 GMT): our one-day side,” Arthur said. is fantastic. They are the guys we are sharp.” “We have just got to hone superfight against Kazakhstan’s 1st Test - Sept. 22-26, “We were playing a style of want to build this one-day cricket those skills. We have four training Gennady Golovkin. Alvarez, 26, Green Park, Kanpur cricket that was totally outdated. brand around. We have to change sessions to get that right. I am con- improved to 48-1-1 with 34 knock- The exciting thing is bringing in a this brand.” Pakistan are coming off fident the guys will be ready. A lot of outs after his latest win. He has 2nd Test - Sept. 30-Oct. 4, new brand of young players.” a big win over England last month guys have been playing the domes- now won six fights in a row since Eden Gardens, Kolkata He continued: “The players we in Manchester, when they trounced tic competition at home anyway so suffering his lone defeat -- a 3rd Test - Oct. 8-12, have brought in - Imad Wasim, the hosts by nine wickets in a one- they have been playing Twenty20 Nuwan Kulasekara 12-round majority decision loss Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Babar Azam, Sohail Khan, Hasan off T20 International. cricket,” he concluded. to Floyd Mayweather in 2013. 22 WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 SPORT

Kenyan Olympic Eagles claw Bears to stay unbeaten board warns of stalemate

on a run into the line, able to slither Matthews’ scores two out, keep his balance and stumble AFP around the pile of bodies to the end touchdowns as the zone. That made it 16-7. winners maintain Bradham’s interception came on the first play following the kickoff, NAIROBI: The underfire Kenyan their unbeaten start and the next play was Burton’s touch- National Olympic Committee to the season down. Three plays after the following (NOCK) yesterday warned it faced kickoff, a Jeremy Langford fumble imminent suspension from the was recovered by Brooks, a 30-yard IOC if the government failed to Reuters run by Matthews set up his second honour an agreement to reinstate touchdown, and the rout was pretty it into office. much complete at 29-7. The International Olympic Eddie Royal returned a punt 65 Committee helped to broker a CHICAGO: The Philadelphia Eagles yards for a consolation touchdown truce between the two parties in scored touchdowns on three consec- for the Bears with 5:09 remaining. Lausanne last week, three weeks utive second-half possessions, two of The Eagles led 9-7 at the half on after Kenyan sports minister Has- them short runs by Ryan Matthews three field goals by Caleb Sturgis, the san Wario announced he was and two following Chicago turnovers last a 53-yarder with three seconds disbanding the NOCK over their to beat the Bears 29-14 on Monday. remaining. poor handling of the Olympic Matthews scored on runs of three The Bears tried to “freeze” Stur- team in Rio de Janeiro. yards and one yard, sandwiched gis with a late timeout just as the The IOC ordered that NOCK, around a two-yard touchdown pass ball was being snapped, and Sturgis led by two-time Olympic gold from Carson Wentz to Trey Burton. missed the “practice kick” badly. The medallist Kipchoge Keino, be One of the touchdowns followed next one counted, and was drilled allowed to continue in office an interception and 28-yard return perfectly. to spearhead reforms and hold by Nigel Bradham to Chicago’s two- Sturgis’ other field goals came fresh elections before the end of yard line and another followed a from 25 and 29 yards. the year. fumble recovery by Ron Brooks. Chicago’s touchdown, a one-yard But Keino has accused Wario The Bears lost turnovers on run by Jeremy Langford, was set up Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) scores a touchdown as Chicago Bears cornerback of reneging on his pledge to re- three of their first four second-half on a 49-yard bomb from Cutler to Tracy Porter (21) defends during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. open the NOCK offices, which possessions and also lost starting Alshon Jeffery early in the second were closed down by police to quarterback Jay Cutler, who left the quarter. allow for investigations after game with a hand injury following Philadelphia missed two good Washington were beaten 27-23 third highest in the league, though Cousins has not shied away from. four top officials were arrested for the Bradham interception. touchdown opportunities, the first by the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday to many have been accumulated with “You take ownership, you step to abuse of office and alleged theft Cutler completed 12 of 17 passes when Bryce Callahan made a nifty drop them to 0-2 and Cousin’s wide the team trying to catch up. the forefront and you lead and you of team uniforms. for 157 yards but was sacked three breakup of a ball thrown by Wentz to receivers appeared frustrated with He has tossed just one touchdown challenge guys and you say what “We have been trying to get in times. One of the sacks resulted in a tight end Brent Celek, who appeared the quarterback, who could not con- to three interceptions. you need to do better,” Cousins told a touch with the minister for the last fumble which the Eagles recovered, momentarily open in the end zone, vert in the red zone. The 28-year-old took over as the Washington radio station on Monday. two days but he does not want to killing a promising drive that started the next when Jordan Matthews “We have total faith that Kirk starting quarterback last season and “I think together we can do that. talk to us. the second half at a time Philadelphia dropped a pass in the end zone just will get it done, and he will get it recorded 4,166 passing yards and 29 I’ve faced challenges before, adver- “Right now we cannot get led by only two points. before Sturgis’ third field goal. done,” Gruden told reporters. “He has touchdowns while leading the Red- sity before on the football field. access to even pay our debtors A short time later, the Eagles Meanwhile, Washington Redskins proven that he can be a successful skins to the playoffs. “We’re going to find a way to since the treasurer, Fridah Shi- mounted their only long touchdown coach Jay Gruden has expressed con- quarterback in this league.” The performance earned him a move forward and play better. We’re roya is still in court. We urgently drive, a 68-yard march that ended fidence in quarterback Kirk Cousins Cousins has thrown for 693 yards one-year franchise tag worth $19.95 going to do it together.” require to pay for the workers with Matthews, seemingly stopped despite his shaky start to the season. in the two regular season games, the million and increased scrutiny, which to continue with our new office block, which is currently under construction,” Keino told AFP. “Unless this impasse is resolved immediately it might result in Kenya being banned for Del Potro says will be fit four years, and this will greatly have a negative impact on the youth of this country.” Four top NOCK officials including Shiroya and secretary for ‘dream’ Davis Cup final general Francis Kinyili Paul are currently in court charged with the shambolic preparation and mismanagement of the team in AFP a general medical examination. I am Seventh seed Kvitova will next Rio. still not at my best level, even if the play Rio Olympic gold medallist Despite turmoil at offi- last few months were some of the Monica Puig of Puerto Rico. cial level, the country’s athletes best moments in my career.” Meanwhile, sixth seed Dominika clocked up their best Olympics BUENOS AIRES: Injury-plagued Argentina -- whose Davis Cup Cibulkova of Slovakia overcame yet with 13 medals (including six Juan Martin del Potro (pictured) charge is spearheaded by del Potro another Czech, Lucie Safarova, 4-6, golds) putting them in 15th place said yesterday that he expects to be -- defeated Great Britain 3-2 in Glas- 6-1, 7-5 to set up a second-round overall, the best in Africa by far. fit for Argentina’s “dream” Davis Cup gow at the weekend, while the Croats match with fast-rising Japanese final in November after the thrilling booked their berth in the final with teenager Naomi Osaka. victory over holders Great Britain. a 3-2 win over France. “I’ve seen her play a few times,” Argentina have been finalists Victory for the Argentines would Cibulkova said of Osaka. “She has a Valencia to host four times in the past 10 years and cap a return to form for del Potro, powerful serve and it’s always tough will attempt to win their first Davis who took silver at the Rio Olympics playing against these young players MotoGP finale for Cup when they travel to Croatia from after losing to Andy Murray in the -- they are fearless and have noth- November 25 to 27. final -- but got his revenge on Friday ing to lose.” Action from the Round 6 of the 2016 Autobacs Super GT 300 series “We managed to fulfil our dream when he beat the Scot in a rubber In other matches, Denmark’s five more years at the 45th International Suzuka 1,000km race at the Suzuka Circuit to qualify for the final,” said the lasting over five hours. former world number one Caroline in Japan. world-ranked 64 del Potro, who Meanwhile, former champion Wozniacki battled to a 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 is still feeling his way back after a Petra Kvitova stormed through her victory over Switzerland’s Belinda Agencies series of wrist injuries pushed him opening match at the Pan Pacific Bencic. to the brink of retirement. Open on Tuesday, beating American Elsewhere on a day badly Toyota Prius Apr GT “We have a united group, we Madison Brengle 6-3, 6-3 in a flurry affected by the weather, Latvia’s VALENCIA: Valencia’s Ricardo talk a lot. It went perfectly for us,” of swashbuckling winners. Anastasija Sevastova beat Ukrainian Tormo Circuit will stay on the added the 27 year old on his arrival The 26-year-old Czech, twice a Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6, 6-3 while MotoGP calendar at least until earns podium finish back in Buenos Aires, saying that “I Wimbledon winner, had too much Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 2021 after signing a contract have enough time to prepare (for the firepower for Brengle in a match overcame Belgium’s Yanina Wick- extension with promoter Dorna. final). played under a closed roof due to mayer 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. The circuit has held a round of “Now it’s time to rest and to have typhoon rains in Tokyo. the championship since the 1999 The Peninsula to the pit for a tire change at the end season, having become the venue of the third lap. for the MotoGP finale since 2002 After changing to dry-condi- Pan Pacific Open Results up until now. tion tires and changing drivers from The new contract, finalised First Round DOHA: Toyota Prius apr GT driven Koki Saga to Yuichi Nakayama, the two months before the current by Koki Saga and Yuichi Nakayama team returned to the race having Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) bt Kateryna deal ends, is for another five years. competed brilliantly to claim second lost considerable ground. The No. 31 Bondarenko (UKR) 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 “We are thrilled that MotoGP place in Round 6 of the 2016 Auto- Toyota Prius Apr GT, however, con- Elina Svitolina (UKR) bt Coco will be returning to Valencia for bacs Super GT 300 series, which tinued to compete, and in the last Vandeweghe (USA) 6-3, 6-4 another five years,” said Dorna took place recently at the 45th Inter- half of the race and with two laps Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) bt CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. national Suzuka 1000km race held remaining, Nakayama went ahead “The new agreement to return Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. to finish second in a close contest. to the track is fantastic for the The No. 31 Toyota Prius Apr GT Round 7 of the 2016 championship Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x6) bt Lucie championship, for the Comuni- stands second in the team rankings now takes place in Thailand on Safarova (CZE) 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 tat Valenciana and for fans both at this stage with two more rounds October 8 and 9. Magda Linette (POL) bt Olesya Per- in the region and worldwide, with to go for the season. According to Takayuki Yos- vushina (RUS) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 the Circuit Ricardo Tormo always The teams were competing in hitsugu, Chief Representative, Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) bt Belinda providing a unique and memora- difficult conditions that saw rain Middle East and North Africa Rep- ble event to end the season.” Bencic (SUI) 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 falling intermittently. resentative Office, Toyota Motor Valencia will host the final Due to the length of the Suzuka Corporation. Petra Kvitova (CZE x7) bt Madison round of the 2016 season on 1000km race, there was no morn- “It was an excellent result for Brengle (USA) 6-3, 6-3 November 13. The Spanish city’s ing free practice session held as the No. 31 Toyota Prius apr GT and I Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) Ricardo Tormo circuit has been in the other GT rounds. Instead, would like to congratulate the driv- bt Varatchaya Wongteanchai (THA) on the calendar since 1999 and the usual 8-minute warm-up time ers and the entire support staff for 6-1, 6-1 became the season-ender for the before the start was extended to this outstanding performance. The ATP Saint Petersburg Results first time in 2002. This year’s sea- 20 minutes. experience gained through partici- son-ending race is scheduled for When the race started, the track pation in top-level motorsports has 1st round November 13. Spanish riders have was partially wet, which led most of contributed significantly in help- Alexandre Sidorenko (FRA) bt Albert won the last four MotoGP titles, the teams to start the race with dry- ing Toyota to build ever better cars Ramos (ESP x6) 7-5, 6-2 with Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo condition tires, with the exception to put a smile on the faces of our Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) bt Mischa Zverev taking his third at Valencia last of the No. 31 TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT customers. We also appreciate the (GER) 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-0 November. Spaniards have also driven by Koki Saga. Having chosen support of our fans and their con- won seven of the last 10 races at Daniil Medvedev (RUS) bt Alexander rain tires, Saga had trouble keep- stant encouragement for our racing the circuit outside the Mediterra- Bublik (RUS) 6-4, 6-0 ing pace, and he decided to return initiatives.” nean port city. SPORT WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 23

Ronaldo, Bale Banned Platini in negotiations over payoff back for Real

Bloomberg with the discussions who declined to payment continues. Under Swiss law address at an extraordinaryxtraordinary meeting. AFP be identified because the negotiations UEFA is under no obligation to provide Platini’s former No. 2 at UEFA, Gianni are private. Platini with a payoff, though several Infantino, was ppickedicked to lead global “The overall matter of his remu- soccer officials in the region are sym- governing bodyy FIFA in FeFebruary.bruary. MADRID: Real Madrid have the LONDON: Michel Platini, the former neration since his suspension will pathetic to rewarding the Frenchman UEFA has tightened its rules luxury of welcoming back Cris- head of European soccer govern- be addressed by the UEFA Executive for his achievements since being first since Platini’s exit.exit. His salarysalary andand tiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale ing body UEFA, may receive a payoff Committee in due course following elected UEFA head in 2007, according benefits were setset without a formal as they aim to set a new La Liga even though he’s been banned from advice and proposals from the newly to the person familiar with the mat- process. Ceferin’sn’s pay will be decided record with a 17th consecutive win the sport after being implicated in a formed UEFA Compensation Commit- ter. His advisers have cited UEFA’s by a remunerationon panel that includes against Villarreal today. scandal that led to the fall of former tee and legal experts,” UEFA said in an successful centralization of the sale soccer officialss Marios Lefkaritis Both Ronaldo and Bale missed FIFA president Sepp Blatter. e-mailed statement. of national team TV rights and his of Cyprus and Herbert Hubel from Madrid’s 2-0 win at Espanyol on UEFA, which last week elected Platini, 61, one of the best play- efforts to curb the debt of European Austria. Sunday as Real matched the Liga little known Slovenian lawyer ers of his generation in the 1970s clubs through the creation of so-called Platini told UUEFAEFA memembersmbers in record of 16 wins registered by Aleksander Ceferin as Platini’s and ’80s, is serving a four-year ban “financial fair play” rules. his speech that hhee was “con- Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in replacement, has been in talks from soccer-related activity after a A spokesman for Platini did not vinced I did nott make the 2010/11 through illness and a hip about a financial agreement for sev- FIFA ethics panel last year ruled he respond to a call or an e-mailed slightest mistake,”ke,” before injury respectively. eral months with advisers to Platini, received an improper payment from request for comment. thanking the soccerccer hheadseads “They are fine. They have whose mandate had been due to run Blatter in 2011. Platini has vowed to A deal was close before Ceferin’s “who had the couragecourage trained normally, the two of them through 2019. His annual salary was clear his name, having had the origi- elevation at the meeting last week and loyalty to supportupport are 100 percent,” said Real Madrid about 2 million Swiss francs ($2.1 mil- nal eight-year ban halved on appeal. in Athens, where FIFA’s ethics judge me during the past Michel Platini coach Zinedine Zidane ahead of lion), according to a person familiar A Swiss criminal investigation into the permitted Platini to make a farewell months.” the game, yesterday. Simeone eyes long-awaited win against Barca ‘the best’

the Catalan capital. the difference individually and Atletico knocked off “In almost all the games that collectively. Despite the fact they we haven’t been able to win it has didn’t win the Champions League Barca twice in the been due to the merit of Barcelona. last year, that puts them in an Champions League but We have drawn a few games, but incredible place.” However, Atletico possibly we have never deserved can call on a in-form, superstar still could not taste to win based on the 90 minutes.” forward of their own in Antoine victory at Camp Nou Atletico went ahead in both Griezmann. meetings between the sides at the Euro 2016’s top scorer has scored Camp Nou last season before their four times in his last two La Liga quest was undone by early red cards games as Atletico have bounced for Filipe Luis and Diego Godin in back from draws against Alaves AFP a 2-1 La Liga defeat in January and and Leganes to open their league for Fernando Torres as Barca won campaign to thrash Celta Vigo and Ivory Coast’s midfielder Yaya by the same score in the first leg of Sporting Gijon. Toure in action. their Champions League quarter- And Simeone backed a campaign MADRID: Diego Simeone has one final in April. led by French sports daily L’Equipe of the few feats to elude his hugely Barca’s deadly front three yesterday for Griezmann to end successful spell in charge of Atletico of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Toure calls Madrid in his sights on today by Neymar have proved too hot even Ronaldo’s dominance of the Ballon claiming a first win in nine attempts for Atletico’s watertight defence d’Or for the past eight years. at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. to handle, and Simeone insisted “Hopefully Antoine will be it quit with Simeone’s biggest achievement Barca remain the best team in Spain there because last year he had an as Atletico boss came in winning La despite trailing early La Liga leaders enormous season. He has started Liga at Camp Nou with a 1-1 draw Real Madrid by three points. strongly again this year,” added Ivory Coast in 2014, but despite also dumping “The truth is yes (Barca are Simeone. Barca out of the Champions League the best team). They continue “He is a player that offers us that Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates his second goal against Sporting in two of the last three seasons, the to play brilliant football and option and hopefully he maintains AFP at Vicente Calderon Stadium, Madrid, Spain on Saturday Argentine has yet to taste victory in have the players that most make that ambition.”

MANCHESTER: Four-time African footballer of the year Yaya Toure of the Ivory Coast Australia call young guns announced his retirement from Mourinho under pressure to international football today. The 33-year-old Manches- ter City midfielder -- capped to face Japan and Saudi 113 times -- said it had been an drop Rooney as United toil incredibly difficult decision. "Writing this note was proba- AFP qualifiers through injury. Jeggo, 24, bly 'the most difficult match of my moved to SK Sturm Graz this year life'," wrote Toure. AFP the idea of moving into midfield as after stints with Melbourne Victory "After 14 years at the highest his career progresses. Mourinho and Adelaide United in Australia’s level, I'm sure this is the right time appeared to nix that ambition, in SYDNEY: Austrian-based mid- A-League. for me! The fact that I am 33 now, the short term at least, prior to the fielder James Jeggo could earn his Asian champions Australia the intensity of training and the LONDON: Manchester United man- season. “For me, Wayne will be a first cap for the Socceroos after defeated Iraq 2-0 in Perth and the multitude of games are not the ager Jose Mourinho is under pressure number nine or a number 10 or a being named on Tuesday in Austral- United Arab Emirates 1-0 in Abu reasons why I am making this to drop Wayne Rooney (pictured), number nine-and-a-half,” Mour- ia’s squad for World Cup qualifiers Dhabi earlier this month to kick off decision." with the captain’s clanking per- inho said. against Saudi Arabia and Japan next their final round qualifying cam- Toure, part of the golden gen- formances emblematic of the team’s “But with me he will never be month. paign for the 2018 World Cup in eration of Ivory Coast players such struggles. a number six, not even a number Coach Ange Postecoglou has Russia. as Didier Drogba, his brother Kolo United have lost their last three eight.” Yet in the loss at Watford, made three changes to the squad, They face Saudi Arabia, who Toure and Gervinho, said for all matches and there is clamour Rooney started the game in a mid- calling up the uncapped Jeggo and beat Thailand and Iraq in their first his success at club level, includ- among supporters and journalists field three alongside Marouane Netherlands-based Craig Good- two matches, in Jeddah on October ing a Champions League with for Rooney to be removed from the Fellaini and record signing Paul win, while defender Bailey Wright 6 before returning to Melbourne on Barcelona in 2009, it was finally starting XI. In an online poll by the Pogba. returns after missing the first two October 11 to play Japan. winning the Africa Cup of Nations United fanzine Red Issue, over 99 Once again he looked off the in 2015 -- their first since 1992 -- percent of respondents called for pace, even after moving into a that remained his most precious him to be axed. number 10 role behind Zlatan memory. Despite United winning their Ibrahimovic in the second half. A Toure, who made his Ivory first three league games, Rooney’s ‘highlights’ video flagging up his Rodriguez gets five-match Coast debut in 2004, captained lacklustre displays meant his place sloppy touches and wayward passing the victorious 'Elephants' side was already under scrutiny. With circulated widely on social media. having replaced Drogba as skip- United having since lost to Manches- asked to leave the club for a second A knock-on effect of Mourinho’s ban after horror foul per when the latter finally called ter City, Feyenoord, in the Europa time in 2013 and he disappeared deployment of Rooney as a number it a day at international level after League, and Watford, the calls for from view in the dying days of the 10 is that several of his team-mates the 2014 World Cup. him to be dropped are getting louder. Scot’s 26-year reign. have been prevented from playing in AFP The sports court of the Ger- "I would like to say solemnly Rooney, 30, was rested for last Mourinho, whose side host their preferred positions. Juan Mata man Football Federation (DFB) that I am stopping!!!" said Toure. Thursday’s trip to Feyenoord, but Leicester City on Saturday, has said and close-season signing Henrikh took a dim view of the foul in the "It's true that I had several he has started all of United’s other he would have no qualms about Mkhitaryan, both more conventional dying stages of Sunday’s Bundesliga titles at clubs, national cups, games under Mourinho. dropping Rooney. “I can take him number 10s, have had to content BERLIN: Mainz midfielder Jose match, which Mainz won 3-1, and league trophies. It was a similar story during out. No problem for me to take him themselves with wide roles or places Rodriguez was on Tuesday hit with earned Rodriguez a straight red "I played in Belgium, Ukraine, Louis van Gaal’s two-year tenure out,” Mourinho said following Unit- on the bench. a five-match ban and fined 10,000 card. He personally apologised to Greece, France and in Spain as manager. The Dutchman side- ed’s last-gasp 1-0 win at Hull City Perhaps most worryingly, in euros ($11,171) for his horror tackle Kohr, who will be sidelined for the where I was able to win the pres- lined Rooney only once, for a 2-0 last month. using a 4-2-3-1 system to accommo- which left his opponent with a gash foreseeable future and Mainz had tigious Champions League with defeat at Stoke City on Boxing Day As has been the case for much of date Rooney at number 10 Mourinho to the bone. already said they would fine him. Barca in 2009 and also in Eng- last year. David Moyes, Van Gaal’s his career, debate continues to rage has been fielding Pogba as a holding Rodriguez was sent off, just Mainz coach Martin Schmidt land, where I continue to play. predecessor, was similarly faithful to about Rooney’s best position. Never midfielder, denying him the free- eight minutes into his Mainz debut had said the foul was ‘not the "With the Elephants, it was the United number 10, whose career quite a true number nine, but not a dom to attack that he thrived upon having come off the bench, after his face of Mainz 05’ while Augsburg even more special. I learned to he launched at Everton. But Alex Fer- classic number 10 either, Rooney was at Juventus. Rooney needs only four tackle on Augsburg’s Dominik Kohr, manager Stefan Reuter branded it win for my country. That's why guson lost patience with the England deployed in central midfield by Roy goals to surpass Bobby Charlton’s who needed surgery after receiving ‘senseless’. I will always retain the pride in captain towards the end of his sto- Hodgson during England’s calami- United scoring record of 249 goals, a 14cm-long gash which exposed Rodriguez will next be available having achieved four African ried tenure. tous Euro 2016 campaign. but his first-team status is more frag- the bone, damaging muscles and on October 29 for Mainz’s German Golden Balls for the Ivory Coast." Ferguson claimed Rooney had Rooney has said he is open to ile than ever. tendons. league match against Ingolstadt. www.thepeninsulaqatar.comm PAGE | 21 PAGE | 23 India take on Banned Platinitini iinn New Zealand with an negotiationsns eye on top ranking over payoff

WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2016 • 19 DHUL HIJJA 1437 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Nadal, Farah have nothing to hide

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Meshal also League action saw 24 goals in total, with turned provider setting up team mate QNA four attackers taking the limelight with Mojtaba Jabbari to cap off a fine indi- significant contributions to their sides in vidual performance. the opening round of the season. Al Sadd attacker Bagdad Bounjah DOHA: Qatar Women Handball team beat Jordan 22-19 Leading the way was Al Rayyan’s tal- grabbed the headlines with a brace in to win the title of the Inaugural West Asian Women’s ismanic captain Rodrido Tabata. his sides 4-0 victory over Al Kharitiyat Handball Championship 2016 in Doha on Monday. The Qatari international bagged the on Friday evening. The Algerian attacker At the victory ceremony, the Vice President of first hat trick of the season against newly led the line superbly for the Wolves and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Sheikh Saud bin Ali promoted Al Shahania. Tabata shared the the opening goal, taking down a chipped Al Thani and the Executive Director of Asian Hand- Mansor Muftah award for the league’s top cross from Xavi, beating the defender and ball Federation (AHF) Dr. Ahmed Abu-Alail crowned scorer last term, and started the defense calmly stroking the ball into the bottom the Qatari side in a festive scene, according to QOC. of his award in the best possible style. right hand corner. The Chairwoman of Qatar Women Sport Committee Tabata’s all action style was too much The young attacker is set for a big year (QWSC) Ahlam Al Mane and the Secretary General of at times for Al Shahania, particularly in with the Wolves and if he keeps his form Qatar Handball Association (QHA) Mohammed Jaber the second half when the Oryxes began could have a chance of lifting the Mansor Al Mulla crowned the runner-up Jordan team. to tire. Al Rayyan’s number ten took Muftah award come the end of the season. The prestigious event was organized by the Qatar full advantage with his final long range Lekhwiya’s summer signing Yusef El Arabi Women Sport Committee (QWSC) in collaboration effort a perfect example of his shooting also looked dangerous in his sides 4-0 with the Qatar Handball Association (QHA) under the capabilities. hammering of newly promoted Muaither. supervision of Asian Handball Federation. Al Ahli’s veteran midfielder Meshal The Morrocan hit man just took nine min- Abdulla rolled back the years in round utes to open his sides scoring, latching 1 with a match winning performance onto a Nam Tae Hee pass before rifling against Al Gharafa. the ball into the back of the net. Two goals and assist from the Qatar It was the second goal in as many FIFA extends bans international gave his side a vital 4-2 games for the former Granada attacker victory over Al Gharafa side who had who scored in his competitive debut been highly rated going into the new against Al Rayyan in the Sheikh Jas- globally in season. The 32 year old was at the heart sim Cup. 6 doping cases Al Shahaniya sweat on injured AP Khalfan and Al Hamad ZURICH: FIFA says its disciplinary panel extended bans to apply worldwide in doping cases for six play- The Peninsula champions Al Rayyan on Friday evening ers in Africa, Asia and Europe. at Al Sadd Stadium. Al Shahaniya’s med- All the cases were previous judged at confedera- ical team will now assess the pair to see tion or national level bodies, which imposed bans of if they will be able to partake in train- between six months and four years. DOHA: Qatar Stars League side Al Sha- ing before the game at Al Arabi stadium. The highest-profile player was Congo interna- haniya will be sweating on the fitness on In other team news, Al Shahaniya will tional Christian Ngudikama, who tested positive for the duo of Fahad Khalfan and Mesaad be without experienced Spanish defender ephedrine at the African Nations Championship in Jan- Al Hamad ahead of their crunch match Alvaro Meija for the tie against Muaither. uary. The Confederation of African Football banned against newly promoted side Muaither Meija has the dubious honour of being the Ngudikama for two years through March 30, 2018. Al Rayyan’s captain Rodrido Tabata (right) vies for the ball possession with an at the weekend. first player to be sent off in the QSL this The other cases, including those relating to futsal Both players suffered knocks during season, after picking up two yellow cards AL Shahaniya player during their Qatar Stars League match played at the Jassim and second-tier leagues, involved players from Algeria, Shahaniya’s 3-0 defeat to reigning QSL in the defeat to Al Rayyan. Bin Hamad Stadium last Saturday. Belarus, Malta, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.