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Trump attends ‘Million man’ march anti-abortion rally Indian man, Filipino Washington, DC woman die after onald Trump has Dbecome the first US president to attend Amer- ‘breathing coal smoke’ ica’s largest annual an - TDT | Manama ti-abortion rally. He addressed thousands of protesters at the March wo Asians have been for Life near the US Cap- found dead in a home in itol where his impeach - TAwali, the Interior Min- ment trial is ongoing. istry said yesterday. Mr Trump said: “We’re According to sources at Sal- here for a very simple rea- maniya Medical Complex (SMC) son: to defend the right where the dead body is kept in of every child born and mortuary, the deceased are from unborn to fullfill their India and the Philippines. The deceased Mahmood Yusuf God-given potential.” Indian Mahmood Yusuf Mut- The annual demonstra- tam aged 47 and a Filipino na- worker Shafi Parakatta told tion first began in 1974 - a tional aged 39 whose identity is Tribune that Mahmood Yusuf’s year after the US Supreme not yet known, died after inhal- body will be flown to his home- Court legalised abortion in ing smoke from a heating coal in town in Kasargod district once Roe v Wade. Awali home. the paper work is completed. Until now no president Mahmood Yusuf was work- Philippine Ambassador Al- had ever attended the ing as a driver while the Filipi- fonso A Ver who confirmed the march, which takes place no woman was employed as a news said the embassy is trying just steps from the White housemaid. to contact the deceased Filipino House, though previous Interior Ministry tweeted that woman’s family back home. Thousands of supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr rallied in Baghdad on Friday for the populist leader’s “million Republican presidents, “the initial details indicated suf- Last week a family of five man march” against the US presence in Iraq. Yet the numbers fell well short of Mr Al Sadr’s targeted million, and crowds including George W focation was the reason behind Keralites who lived in Dubai had largely dispersed by early afternoon, with a some heading to the capital’s Tahrir Square, the site of months-long Bush and Ronald Reagan, their death after inhaling smoke were among the eight people anti-government protests, and others taking buses home. In a speech read out to the crowd, Mr Al Sadr called for the have addressed the group from the coal they used to keep who died after they fell uncon- abolition of all security agreements with the United States, adding that he would not accept anything short of a full US remotely. warm”. scious probably due to a gas leak troop withdrawal from Iraq and the closing of American bases throughout the country. Supporters of the cleric, whose They also said relevant pro- from a heater in their room at a militia waged an insurgency against US and British troops following the US-led invasion in 2003, began arriving in cedures are being taken. Social mountainous resort in Nepal. Baghdad’s Jadariyah neighbourhood from across the country on Thursday. Traffic to be halted Manama

he General Directo - Trate of Traffic has announced that it will tem- porarily stop its services at the Lulu Hypermarket in Hidd for 15 days, starting ‘Fake hack’ story Sunday for development works. The department called RDIF chief praises Saudi reforms, says Bezos hacking story is ‘fake news’ on the public to seek the services through the zon boss Jeff Bezos’ phone did form that would benefit from traffic application or the Davos remained “not look plausible at all. increased Russian tourism, es- website www.bahrain. • “This has all the signs of be- pecially by members of Russia’s bh, services centres or its in favour of the ing fake news put about by en- big Muslim minority, as well as headquarters. opportunities presented emies of the Kingdom.” other potential visitors to Saudi by Riyadh’s Vision Dmitriev, whose organisa- Arabia. 2030 strategy. tion has channelled investment The Bezos allegations, which into Saudi Arabia and partnered have been dismissed by Saudi the Kingdom on billions of dol- officials as “absolutely silly,” • Bezos allegations lars-worth of joint ventures, were a hot topic of conversation dismissed by said the people he had spoken at the WEF meeting. Saudi officials as to in Davos remained in favour ”This has all the signs A Western executive at a DON’T MISS IT “absolutely silly”. of the opportunities presented of being fake news leading Gulf energy company, by Riyadh’s Vision 2030 strat- put about by enemies who declined to be named, said: American billionaire and Amazon egy. of the Kingdom.” “Phone hacking and cyber-se- Davos founder Jeff Bezos “Lots of people here are posi- curity is a growing problem in DMITRIEV Gulf Air brought tive about the changes going on the business world and is not ne of Saudi Arabia’s big- Speaking on the sidelines of in Saudi Arabia, both from the confined to any one country. home ‘1,164 gest investment part- the World Economic Forum West and Asia. They are inter- does not give the full picture “You have to take it all with 03 Bahrainis’ from Oners has reassured the (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, ested in the business opportu- about what is happening in Sau- a pinch of salt. If you’re going Iraq global community about doing Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Rus- nities presented by tourism, the di Arabia,” he added. to do business in Saudi Arabia business in the Kingdom and sian Direct Investment Fund improved position of women While in Switzerland, the you will look at all the pros and ridiculed the Jeff Bezos accu- (RDIF), said that stories about and the youth demographic. RDIF announced a deal to in - cons, and this (the Bezos allega- 2020 second sations of phone hacking. the apparent hacking of Ama- I’m surprised the Western press vest in an online tourism plat- tion) is not likely to deter you.” bust: FS 04 COURBET seizes TREMOR SHOCK ‘three tonnes of narcotics’ Philippines’ At least 14 dead after powerful earthquake hits Turkey Duterte Istanbul try’s disaster and emergency manage- Turkish television showed images 05 threatens to end ment agency (AFAD) said. of people stuck in apartments rushing US military pact powerful earthquake with a mag- At least 225 people were injured in outside in panic, as well as a fire on the nitude of 6.9 hit eastern Turkey Elazig and 90 in Malatya. roof of one building. 210 fils (includes VAT) Ayesterday, killing at least 14 Around 400 rescue teams were being Turkey’s leading communications com- people, injuring hundreds and causing sent to the scene of the quake, which panies announced they would provide buildings to collapse. had its epicentre in the small lakeside residents in the quake region with inter- Eight people died in Elazig province town of Sivrice, about 550km east of the net and that phone calls would be free of and six others were killed in the neigh- capital Ankara. in the eastern province A screenshot image of a USGS map showing the charge after phone lines and communi- bouring province of Malatya, the coun- of Elazig. earthquake in Turkey. cations infrastructure sustained damage. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 02

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to Bahrain yesterday after a fraternal visit to Morocco, where he met His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. HM King Hamad and HM King Mohammed VI held talks on the fraternal Bahraini-Moroccan relations, and ways to enhance and strengthen them in various fields. HM the King was welcomed mainly by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

Deputised by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer condolences on the death of late HRH Prince Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al Saud. HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was received on arrival by HRH Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid Al-Saud and other princes and officials. HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa conveyed condolences from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH the Premier and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, praying to Allah the Almighty to bless the deceased with mercy.

Minister of Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning Essam Khalaf yesterday received Bahraini Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Egypt Hesham Al Jowder. He lauded his efforts in boosting relations between both countries, wishing him success in his work. Both sides discussed projects implemented by the Ministry of Works in Cairo. The Bahraini ambassador praised the efforts of the Ministry of Works, Municipality Affairs and Labour and Social Development Minister, Labour and Social Development Authority (LMRA) Chairman, Jameel Urban Planning in improving Humaidan, commended fruitful co-operation with the Council of Representatives to pass laws in line with national the kingdom’s infrastructure, legislations and international labour conventions. Receiving Human Rights Committee Chairman MP Dr Abdulla Khalifa wishing it further success. Al Thawadi, he reiterated the Government’s keenness on upgrading laws to protect the rights of workers and employers alike. The minister and the law maker discussed co-operation between the legislative and executive branches of government, hailing Bahrain’s human rights strides and developed laws that protect workers, improve the work environment and preserve tripartite rights. The lawmaker commended joint work between the Government branch and the legislative branch pass developed labour legislations and improve the work environment.

Promoting ‘Saris’

Nearly 90 women took part in an event, which saw the celebration of ‘great Indian women garment’ Sari. It was held as part of Makar Sankranti Haladi Kumkum Event at Elite Crystal Hotel in Juffair. The event was organised by Pradnya Subandh and Sunanda Gaekwad along with members of ‘Sari Speak’, which is a group of ladies who promotes wearing the traditional Indian ethnic attire. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 03 Gulf Air brought home ‘1,164 Bahrainis’ from Iraq TDT | Manama of Iraq, and the Consulate of the able to return to the Kingdom. The embassy stated that it the condemned terrorist acts Kingdom of Bahrain in Najaf to They urged the government is working with an airlines to which the Kingdom previously ulf Air, the national carri- communicate with Gulf Air pas- to speed up efforts to send all ensure their safe return to the denounced, stressing the need to er of the Kingdom of Bah- sengers,” the airline said. Bahrainis home as Iraq is moving Gulf Air continues to Kingdom as soon as possible. de-escalate in order to overcome Grain, yesterday confirmed “Gulf Air continues to monitor to more instability. monitor the situation “All Bahraini citizens in Iraq this period, and to address all that it has completed its recovery the situation in Iraq very close- The MPs who submitted the in Iraq very closely. The will receive required attention forms of violence, extremism and flights from Najaf International ly. The safety of passengers and proposal include Ahmed Al Da- safety of passengers and support,” the embassy stat- terrorism,” the ministry stated. Airport to Bahrain International crews remain the airline’s utmost mistani, Zainab Amir, Fadhel Al and crews remain the ed. “The Kingdom also stresses Airport. priority,” it added. Sawad, Ahmed Al Saloom and airline’s utmost priority. The Ministry of Foreign Af- the importance of immediate The airline brought home a Bahraini parliamentarians last Hamad Al Kooheji. fairs has warned citizens against action to be taken by the inter- GULF AIR total of 1,164 passengers on nine week said that citizens stranded The MPs stated that they have travelling to Iraq amidst the re- national community, affirming recovery flights between 16 to 21 in Iraq were struggling to come been contacted by families who cent developments. the need to take all necessary January 2020. back. said that their relatives are in receiving calls from citizens, who “The Kingdom of Bahrain is measures to ensure security and “Gulf Air has worked closely The lawmakers said that there Iraq, struggling to come back. wanted to return to the Kingdom following the development of stability in the region because of with the Embassy of the King- were many Bahrainis caught in Earlier last week, Bahrain Em- following escalation of clashes in events in the brotherly Republic its vital and strategic importance dom of Bahrain in the Republic unsafe places in Iraq and are un- bassy in Iraq said that it has been the country. of Iraq that came as a result of for the whole world,” it added.

Human A special team from• the Civil Defence trafficking instantly rushed to Ten injured in Maghaba suspects the spot and doused the flames. sentenced TDT | Manama • Four people died after a building collapsed coffee shop explosions he High Criminal Court following a gas cylinder Thas sentenced an Asian blast in Salmaniya area man and his girlfriend to Five victims in critical condition, say sources five years behind bars each in October 2018. and ordered for them to be deported from the Kingdom TDT | Manama after they were found guilty of human trafficking. round ten employees at Civil defence The defendants reported- a local coffee shop have extinguished a fire in a ly locked up a fellow nation- Abeen injured, among restaurant in Maghaba al and forced her to have sex which five are in critical condi- at Budaiya highway with strangers, although she tion, after two massive explosions came to Bahrain after she occurred at the kitchen of the with eight vehicles and was offered an employment property on Friday. 40 personnel. at a local restaurant. None of the customers, who INTERIOR MINISTRY They are said to have were inside the coffee shop, lo- jailed her in a flat and told cated in Maghaba, at the time of procedures are being taken,” the her that she would have to explosions were harmed, report- ministry added. pay BD1,800 for her release. ed our sister newspaper Al Ayam. Four people died after a build- According to prosecu- Customers who were smoking ing collapsed following a gas tors, the victim had no op- or having their lunch at the prop- cylinder blast in Salmaniya area tion, but to have sex with erty described the explosions as in October 2018. Three bodies strangers. “severe” and one of them told were recovered from the rubbles “They threatened me The Daily Tribune that they were while the fourth man died at that if I run away I will be lucky to have escaped alive and SMC, where he was transported killed,” the woman told well. along with other injured. Prosecutors. “We heard blasts downstairs Prime Minister His Royal “I was told that I have to and we immediately ran away. Highness Prince Khalifa bin raise BD1800 if I want to be I was on the second floor of the Salman Al Khalifa immediate- released, but I managed to coffee shop and I saw many ly ordered an investigation into contact my husband who di- victims were seriously bleed- Civil Defence vehicle parked near the coffee shop. the collapse of the building and rectly got in touch with the ing while others were severely reports were submitted by the embassy. Police officers then burned,” he said. A special team from the Civil fire in a restaurant in Maghaba message. ministries of Interior, Labour and rescued me,” she added. Luckily, there were only a few Defence instantly rushed to the at Budaiya highway with eight “Initial details indicate that Social Development, Health, The defendants were also customers at the time of the inci- spot and doused the flames. vehicles and 40 personnel,” the injuries were reported. Rescue Works, Municipality Affairs fined BD3,000 each for their dent, according to a source. “Civil defence extinguished a Interior Ministry said in a Twitter operation continues. Relevant and Urban Planning. crime.

Kingdom to host conference ‘Partnership in humanitarian action remains primary objective’ on digital transformation TDT | Manama Manama ahrain Red Crescent So- ciety (BRCS) paid a visit to nder the patronage of Bthe majlis of Al Awadhiya the President of the Sus- as part of the society’s keenness Utainable Energy Author- to strengthen ties with charity ity (SEA), Dr Abdulhussain Ali bodies to boost Bahrain’s pres- Mirza, Bahrain will host a con- ence in local and international ference on artificial intelligence, relief assistance through the FinTech and VAT. Dr Mirza latest initiative “Bahraini Hu- Themed ‘The Second Digital manitarian Alliance” launched Transformation’, the event will intelligence to promote the king- to share responsibility to take be held at the Gulf Hotel on Jan- dom’s status as a regional centre humanitarian action to the vul- Dr Amin along with other members of the society at the majlis. uary 29, in partnership with the in this field. nerable and victims of disasters UAE-based Smart SMB. More than 30 individuals and and conflicts in Bahrain and Dr Amin also stated that the participation in conferences, Commenting, the conference companies in Bahrain will be abroad. society has undergone a notice- camps and related courses out- chairman, Dr Jassim Haji, said honoured for their distinguished In a view of partnership in able evolution in developing its side Bahrain. that Dr Mirza will be the key achievements in their categories. humanitarian action, BRCS’s financial resources and seeking The society has The first humanitarian aid speaker during the opening cer- The conference will attract General Secretary Dr Fawzi sustainable sources of income undergone a noticeable by the society was provided to emony, adding that the confer- more than 20 speakers from the Amin, said that partnership in to fulfil society’s responsibili- evolution in developing Turkey in 1971. ence will focus on artificial intel- Supreme Council for Health, humanitarian action is a prima- ty in providing humanitarian its financial resources “It also paid aid to Philippines ligence, future sciences and role Women in FinTech Bahrain, ry objective of the society. services. and seeking sustainable and Pakistan, rebuilt schools of women in the field of artificial University of Bahrain, Bahrain He went on to note the part- Currently, BRCS is distributing sources of income to after Tsunami in Indonesia intelligence. Polytechnic, Derasat, GARMCO, nership of Islamic associations Ramadan aid for about 4,000 and Thailand, provide medical Dr Haji expressed thanks and the Bahrain Institute of Banking that is involved in providing aids families and allocating month- fulfil its responsibility. equipment to 20 health centres appreciation to SEA President for and Finance (BIBF), in addition to the vulnerable Palestinians in ly assistance to more than 400 DR AMIN in Sudan, built schools for Syri- his constant support for all work- to other experts. Gaza, the Rohingya refugees in families. an refugees in Gaza and Zaatari ers in the field of future sciences, The event is held annually in Bangladesh, as well as co-op- Dr Amin further pointed out itarian projects and encourag- refugee camp and established especially artificial intelligence. Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Oman and erating with Bahraini associ- that BRCS is committed to pro- ing them to interact with their eye hospital in Somalia in coop- He affirmed keenness to at- Kenya, and attracts a great num- ations and volunteer teams to vide new volunteers to join the counterparts in the Red Cross eration with the Royal Charity tract international conferences ber of participants and exhibitors raise health and environmental society and expand their skills, and Red Crescent movement Organisation,” Dr Amin com- and events related to artificial from mega companies. awareness. integrating them into human- around the world through their mented. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 04 2020 second bust: FS COURBET seizes ‘three tonnes of narcotics’ FS COURBET has been a key enabler in CTF 150’s mission to disrupt terrorist organisations and their related illegal activities

FS COURBET has conducted• five boardings in the last six weeks, with three netting eight tonnes of hashish with an estimated regional wholesale value of $4.1 million US dollars.

CTF 150 is one of• three task forces operating under Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational naval partnership that exists to promote regional FS COURBET team with seized drugs. FS COURBET has been a key enabler in CTF 150’s mission to disrupt terrorist organisations. security, stability $1500,000 US dollars. noeuvre in the maritime domain. $280,000 US dollars, the larg- and stability in this region.” and prosperity. Using their shipborne heli- The activities of CTF 150 are est seizure of crystal meth in CTF 150 is one of three task copter, FS COURBET identified a critical part of global coun - the Combined Maritime Forces’ forces operating under Com- and tracked a suspicious dhow ter-terrorism efforts, as terror- history. bined Maritime Forces (CMF), TDT | Manama sailing in their area of opera - ist organisations are denied a Of course, the regional whole- a multinational naval partner- tions. A boarding team, includ- risk-free method of conducting 1.5 sale value is small by comparison ship that exists to promote se- ess than two weeks af - ing their drug detecting dog, was operations or moving personnel, million American dollars to the street value of these drugs curity, stability and prosperity ter their first drug bust dispatched in COURBET’s Rigid weapons or income-generating is the regional wholesale should they reach the streets of across approximately 3.2 million Lof 2020, French Ship (FS) Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to narcotics and charcoal. value of seized narcotics. Europe. square miles of international wa- COURBET made drug bust num- search the vessel, with signifi- Not every boarding results in a “COURBET continues to im- ters encompassing some of the ber two whilst operating in di- cant results. seizure, but CTF 150’s persistent press,” said Commodore Ray world’s most important shipping rect support of Combined Task Since Australia assumed com- activity sends the message that Leggatt, Royal Australian Navy, lanes. The 33 nations that com- Force 150 (CTF 150). mand of CTF 150 in December there are forces in the Arabian Commander of CTF 150. “With prise CMF share intelligence, The narcotics find was a case with a staff from the Royal Aus- Sea committed to protecting and In December 2019, Her Majes- this seizure, we are again demon- assets and capabilities. of third time lucky for FS Cour- tralian, Royal Canadian and promoting security and stability. ty’s Ship (HMS) DEFENDER of the strating to organised criminals Commodore Ray Leggatt con- bet, who had conducted three Royal New Zealand navies, FS FS COURBET has conducted United Kingdom’s Royal Navy, and terrorists that they cannot cluded “FS COURBET’s action is boardings in 24 hours. Over COURBET has been a key ena - five boardings in the last six working in direct support of CTF manoeuvre freely here, they can- a continuation of relationships 3,000 kg of hashish was discov- bler in CTF 150’s mission to dis- weeks, with three netting eight 150, also seized 131 kg of crystal not conduct their illegitimate built in Combined Maritime ered on the dhow in the Gulf rupt terrorist organisations and tonnes of hashish with an esti- methamphetamine. trade without considerable risk, Forces and a demonstration of of Oman, with an estimated re- their related illegal activities by mated regional wholesale value The haul had an estimated and that CTF 150 will continue how many nations, working to- gional wholesale value of over restricting their freedom of ma- of $4.1 million US dollars. regional wholesale value of over its mission to promote security gether, can make an impact.” Agreement signed to train ‘8,000 steps’ campaign launched TDT | Manama 8,000 steps. he Ministry of Health has Winners would be rewarded Saudis in construction launched a national walk- One of the best pieces at the end of the competition Riyadh Ting campaign to promote of advice I always give and those interested were en- Building Materials, is aimed at the needs of the labor market. exercise in the Kingdom. couraged to download the app preparing nationals for the la- Doroob comes within the The campaign, #walk30, will my clients is to walk and register. he Saudi Human Re - bor market through electronic training and qualification pro- last for four months and is in its for at least 25 to 30 Certified personal trainer Atif sources Development training courses on the Doroob grams offered by Hadaf. first stage. minutes three times a Adnan Bashawri, who owns a fit- TFund (Hadaf ) has platform. It seeks to support Saudis The ministry’s director gener- week. ness studio, was quoted by Arab signed a co-operation agree- It was signed at Hadaf’s who want professional ad - al of marketing and awareness, CERTIFIED TRAINER News: “I deal with people on a ment for nationals to be trained headquarters in Riyadh and vancement in their chosen Anas Al Hamid, said that many daily basis and the most common for jobs in the construction will allow the academy to pub- field, as well as increasing the schools and universities were with National Day for Walking, question is ‘How can I increase sector, the Saudi Press Agency lish courses on Doroob. participation level of the na- taking part in the campaign, and scheduled for March 5, he added. my fitness level?’ reported. Hadaf will also put in place tional workforce in the private that there was an app to calcu- A walking challenge was one “One of the best pieces of ad- The memorandum of un - enrolment standards for the sector and helping job seekers late the number of steps taken. of the campaign’s many activi- vice I always give my clients is to derstanding, between Hadaf Doroob courses and coordinate to get better career opportu- There will also be an event ties, he said, with participants walk for at least 25 to 30 minutes and Saudi Abyat Academy for their development in line with nities. in all Saudi regions to coincide trying to walk no fewer than three times a week.”

Workshop held

Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry held an awareness workshop for its inspectors on safety laws. Many senior officials from the ministry attended the workshop. 05 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 world

Large explosion rocks Houston, China shuts down 13 cities China shuts part of Great Wall, Forbidden City and Disneyland as virus toll hits 26 houses damaged AFP | Beijing

hinese authorities rapidly expanded a mammoth Cquarantine effort aimed at containing a deadly conta- gion on Friday to 13 cities and a staggering 41 million people, as nervous residents were checked for fevers and the death toll climbed to 26. While the World Health Or- ganization (WHO) held off on declaring a global emergency despite confirmed cases in half a dozen other countries, China expanded its lockdown to cover an area with a total population Firefighters and emergency services arrive at a scne of a reported explosion greater than Canada’s. in Houston, Texas A range of Lunar New Year AFP | Houston including shattered windows festivities have been cancelled, and damaged garage doors, the while temporary closures of large explosion shook the local KPRC 2 TV news channel Beijing’s Forbidden City, Shang- AUS city of Houston, Texas, reported on its website. hai’s Disneyland and a section of early on Friday morning, with the Great Wall were announced shocked residents woken be- ‘It’s a warzone’ to prevent the disease from fore dawn as houses were bad- “(The explosion) knocked spreading further. ly damaged and glass windows us all out of our bed, it was so The previously unknown vi- Passengers wearing protective facemasks are checked by security personnel wearing hazardous material suits at the blown in. strong,” resident Mark Brady rus has caused alarm because entrance to the underground train station in Beijing The Houston Fire Depart- told KPRC. of its similarity to SARS (Severe ment said one person had been “It busted out every window Acute Respiratory Syndrome), China for the holiday, the gov- caused many outlets in Shang- taken to hospital as firefight- in our house. It busted every- which killed hundreds across ernment has halted all travel out hai, Beijing and other cities ers, emergency services and body’s garage door in around mainland China and Hong Kong BETTER of Wuhan, shut down its public to sell out their stocks of face police rushed to the scene. here... and closer toward the in 2002-2003. transport and told residents to masks. Police described the inci- explosion over here, it busted The WHO said China faced a stay home. Deepening the iso- As reports surfaced of bed dent as a “building explosion” people’s roofs in and walls in national emergency but stopped KNOW lation, there were few flights shortages in Wuhan hospitals, and warned all traffic to avoid and we don’t know what it is... short of making a declaration available to the city. state media said authorities the area in the northwest of It’s a warzone over here.” that would have prompted “This year we have a very were rushing to build a new the city. Brady said the explosion was greater global cooperation. scary Chinese New Year. People facility devoted to the outbreak CNN said that the blast extremely loud. The outbreak emerged in Authorities in Bei- are not going outside because in a mind-blowing 10 days. erupted at about 4:15 am, add- “This is a disaster,” he said. late December in Wuhan, an jing have cancelled of the virus,” a taxi driver in the The Wuhan hospital is tar- ing that it had reportedly oc- “This is a big disaster. I really industrial and transport hub of massive gatherings city, who asked not to be named, geted to be ready by February 3. curred at a grinding and man- don’t know what happened... 11 million people in China’s cen- told AFP. Dozens of excavators and trucks ufacturing business 18 miles Houston we could use your tre, spreading to several other that usually attract But he said a prolonged were filmed working on the site (29 kilometers) northwest of prayers.” countries including the United throngs during the shutdown should not pose by state television. downtown Houston. Another resident named States. New Year holiday food-shortage problems be- State broadcaster CCTV also Security camera video foot- only as Kim said: “The whole China is in the midst of its cause many Chinese had reported that 40 medical doc- age appeared to show a huge house is ruined. Lunar New Year holiday, a typi- stocked up for the holiday. tors from the military were blast and a fireball rising into “The whole ceiling crashed cally joyous time of family gath- middle-aged woman, pausing Besides Wuhan, 12 other being brought in to help with the air. down on all of us. We were all erings and public festivities. to examine the reading before smaller cities nearby have bat- intensive care. Details about what explod- trapped in there and a nice But on Friday Wuhan was a quickly turning back to the pa- tened down the hatches, with In addition, 405 medical ed, the cause and whether any- family came and helped up out. ghost town, its streets deserted tient. most of them going public on workers were being sent to Wu- one was seriously injured were It’s trashed. It’s just trashed. and stores shuttered. “Have you registered? Then Friday with various measures han from Shanghai, said state not immediately confirmed. “Every house was devastat- go and see the doctor,” the staff- ranging from closing public ven- news agency Xinhua, with the “This is still an active scene. ed.” Worried patients er said. ues and restricting large gather- first set of 135 flying in Friday Avoid the area. No evacuation One resident told CNN af- Hospitals visited by journal- One 35-year-old man sur- ings to halting public transpor- night. order given at this time,” city filiate KTRK that “the whole ists bustled with worried pa- named Li voiced the fears of tation and asking citizens not to On Friday, staff in full body fire chief Samuel Pena tweet- ceiling fell in” at her home. tients being screened by staff many. leave their cities. protective suits were seen ed. “I thought maybe the house wearing full-body protective “I have a fever and cough, so Several of the cities have pop- checking the temperatures of “We will advise of the pos- had gotten hit by lightning. suits. I’m worried that I’m infected,” ulations numbering several mil- people entering a subway sta- sible cause of the explosion as And then I realized there was At a temperature-check sta- he said. lion, led by Huanggang, which tion in Beijing. soon as we have concrete info.” no storm,” the resident told tion, a medical staffer in bod- “I don’t know the results yet.” has 7.5 million. Thermal cameras scanned Nearly every house in the KTRK. “No one can figure out ysuit, face mask and goggles With hundreds of millions The pathogen -- 2019 Novel passengers arriving at Beijing’s area had extensive damage, what happened.” took a thermometer from a of people on the move across Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) -- has West Railway Station. Philippines’ Duterte threatens to end US military pact

AFP | Manila Dela Rosa was the first enforc- lies after the US military closed er of Duterte’s internationally its Philippine bases in the 1990s hilippine President Rodrigo condemned campaign, in which amid rising anti-US sentiment. PDuterte has threatened to police say they have killed just If you do not make Duterte also threatened in end a pact key to annual war over 5,500 alleged dealers and a correction there, 2016 to cancel the agreement, games with American troops if users. but has generally attacked ties the US does not restore the travel Human rights advocates say one, I will terminate with the US, including an an- visa of an official who oversaw the true toll is four times high- the bases -- Visiting nounced “separation” from its his drug war. er, and could amount to crimes Forces Agreement former colonial master. It is the latest in a long line against humanity. RODRIGO DUTERTE Until now the president has of Duterte’s threats to shrink The US State Department and not made good on those threats, or sever ties with historical ally the embassy in Manila have not some of which came after then Washington, which have peri- responded to requests for com- US president Barack Obama was odically followed criticism of ment about Dela Rosa’s visa. ment (VFA) outlines the rules critical of Duterte’s crackdown his deadly narcotics crackdown. Duterte went on the attack in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds a Galil sniper rifle with outgoing governing conduct of US troops in 2016. Duterte spoke after Ronald a speech late Thursday. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa (L) participating in joint military Relations between Washing- Dela Rosa, the former national “Now, they won’t let Bato go exercises in the Philippines. ton and Manila under President police chief who is now a sen- to America”, he said, using Dela rection there, one, I will termi- “I’m giving... the American gov- The pact gave legal cover for Donald Trump, who has voiced ator, said the US had cancelled Rosa’s nickname. nate the bases -- Visiting Forc- ernment one month from now.” the resumption of large-scale support for Duterte, are on a his visa but did not tell him why. “If you do not make a cor - es Agreement,” Duterte added. The Visiting Forces Agree- war games between the two al- stronger footing. 06 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 society

In co-operation with Bahrain Red Crescent Society, Southern Governorate organised an awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of first aid.

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) recently welcomed high school students to its Busaiteen campus for the latest edition of the Future Doctors programme. Now in its fifth year, the programme aims to introduce attendees to the life of a medical student and the life of a doctor by engaging them in a host of academic and social activities.

The Rotary Club of Sulmaniya held its regular lunch meeting on Wednesday at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Guest speakers were rotary member Amal Kooheji from the In co-operation with Bahrain Red Crescent Society, Southern Governorate organised an awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of first aid. Rotary Club of Adliya and Sajeda Al Asfoor who spoke about ‘Multigenerational Gaps - Aligning Perceptions’.

The New Millennium School – DPS Bahrain, celebrated the “71st Republic Day” of India with special assemblies arranged in the school campus. Arun Kuumar Sharma, Principal addressed the students and motivated them to imbibe the true meaning of patriotism. Dr Ravi Pillai, Chairman and Geetha Pillai, Managing Director extended their good wishes to one and all on Discover Islam in association with Blood Donors Kerala, Bahrain Chapter and the occasion of All Kerala Driver Freakers-Bahrain Chapter, conducted blood donation camp Republic Day. at Salmaniya Medical Complex.

The New Millennium School, DPS Bahrain celebrated its 15th Annual Day, with great flair and splendour. Dr Ebrahim Al Dossery, Assistant Under Secretary, Information and Follow up, Prime Minister’s Court, Dr Jaffer Ali Al Shaikh, Assistant Under Secretary of Private and Continuous Education, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Jassim Hajji, President, Artificial Intelligence Society and Abdul Rahman Hussain Darraj, Public Relation Specialist, Ministry of Education were the guests of honour. The ceremonial lamp was lighted by the guests escorted by the Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, other dignitaries and principal Arun Kuumar Sharma. 08 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 business Siemens buys Indian electrification company The acquisition will also pro- Siemens acquires vide a launchpad to export prod- • ucts to other Asian countries, a C&S Electric in strategy identified by Siemens $296 million deal as a growth driver for its Smart 267m Industries unit. Reuters | Zurich euros were spent by “Safe, intelligent and reliable Siemens to acquire the electrification is the backbone of Indian company economic and societal develop- iemens is buying Indian ment,” said Siemens managing electrical equipment maker board member Cedrik Neike, SC&S Electric in a 267 mil- who is responsible for Asia and lion euro ($296.21 million) deal, leads the Smart Infrastructure the German industrial group low-voltage market, which has business. said yesterday. been growing at around 6pc per “Joining forces with C&S Elec- The privately held New year. tric allows us to bring a more Delhi-based company makes Siemens wants to boost its comprehensive portfolio that low-voltage switchgear parts, presence in India’s home-build- addresses the needs of a very metering devices and other ing, construction and infrastruc- important market.” products used to transmit and ture sectors like airports, Matthe Siemens will buy around 99pc distribute electricity, Siemens said. of the equity share capital under said. “India is one of the fastest the agreement, which is subject The C&S deal comes as Sie- growing markets in the world, to regulatory approvals. mens reorganises itself around and there is so much to do in The trains to industrial soft- its smart infrastructure and in- terms of infrastructure and im- ware maker, which is due to dustrial automation businesses proving the energy supply,” Mat- report its first-quarter earn- when it spins off its energy busi- the said. ings on Feb. 5, said it was also ness this year. The logo of Siemens AG is seen at its headquarters in Munich But to tap into the trend, Sie- looking to set up a design and C&S, which employs 5,000 with an operating profit margin Andreas Matthe, chief execu- frastructure division, said buy- mens needed to provide locally manufacturing hub in India fol- people, had estimated sales of of 10 percent to 15pc, Siemens tive of the low-voltage products ing C&S would help Siemens produced, cheaper products, he lowing the completion of the around 150 million euros in 2019, said. business at Siemens’s Smart In- provide products for the Indian added. acquisition.

Bayer mediator dismisses report of Ericsson hit by costs and weaker market $8 billion Roundup settlement Reuters | Stockholm weden’s Ericsson warned it faced higher costs Reuters | New York Sthis year as it rolls out new 5G networks and was also hit by a temporary slowdown in its US ayer AG has not offered market, sending its shares 7 percent lower yes- Bto pay billions of dollars terday. After a number of lean years, Ericsson has to settle claims in the United been boosted by the roll-out of 5G, particularly States related to the Roundup in the United States, and analysts hope it can herbicide, mediator Ken Fein- benefit from a US campaign to shut out Chinese berg said, dismissing a report rival Huawei from supplying 5G equipment. to that effect which drove its But while the new technology has helped sales, shares as much as 11 percent it has increased costs. Ericsson has also opted to Ericsson logo is seen at their headquarters in Stockholm higher. take on major new clients to gain market share, “Bayer has not proposed pay- betting a hit on margins in the short term will and sales of 230-240 billion Swedish crowns. ing $8 billion to settle all the help to deliver longer-term profitability. The company also hiked its dividend by 50pc U.S. Roundup cancer claims. It recently bought the antenna and filter busi- to 1.50 crowns per share, which Christer Gardell, Such a statement is pure fic- ness of Germany’s Kathrein to boost its 5G port- managing partner at Ericsson’s top shareholder tion,” Feinberg said in an email folio and said costs and investments related to Cevian Capital, said showed its confidence in yesterday. “Compensation has the deal would weigh on margins in 2020. the future. not even been discussed in the Logo of Bayer AG is seen outside a plant Increased investments in digitalization and “We are convinced that Borje Ekholm will global mediation discussions.” more spending on compliance - after a $1 billion surpass the targets and show the doubters that Bayer shares, state courts. so far have been favorable for payment to resolve probes by US authorities into they are wrong”, Gardell said. which had Feinberg added Bayer,” one of the sources said, corruption - are also expected to mean some- Ericsson is fighting Nokia and Huawei to take shed some of that any efforts adding that talks were focused what higher operating costs in 2020. the lead in the roll out of 5G networks, which are their gains be-The problem is, how do by Bayer toward on basic questions such as In October, rival Nokia shocked investors by expected to host critical functions from driver- fore Feinberg’s you get the plaintiffs a comprehensive how to handle potential future slashing its profit outlook for 2019 and 2020 less vehicles to smart electric grids and military statement, re- to climb down from settlement were claims. and pausing dividend payments to allow for communications. treated further their very high tied in with the Bayer said yesterday that the heavier investments in 5G, leading its shares to That has led the United States to blacklist and closed up expectations? None of mediation pro- next U.S. glyphosate lawsuit in- drop by a fifth. Huawei and launch a worldwide campaign to 1.7pc at 64.63 ceedings overseen itially scheduled to be heard in However, Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said the try to persuade allies to ban it from their 5G euros. the jury verdicts so far by him. “These St. Louis, Missouri, this month Swedish firm was on track to deliver its 2020 tar- networks, alleging its equipment could be used Bayer, which have been favorable are all part of the would be postponed to Jan. 27, gets of an adjusted operating margin of over 10pc by Beijing for spying - which Huawei denies. acquired for Bayer same mediation 2020, and that a following St. Roundup and SOURCE process.” Louis case slated for September other glypho- Bayer shares had also been postponed. sate-based have lost more The German company may weedkillers as than a third of benefit from having cases UK ‘to decide on Huawei 5G next week’ part of its $63 billion takeover their value, or roughly 30 bil- heard in the city where Mon- of Monsanto last year, declined lion euros ($34 billion), since santo was headquartered and AFP | London ing to limit intelligence sharing comment on the initial Bloomb- last August when a California where Bayer manages its global between the two allies if the UK erg news report and on Fein- jury in the first such lawsuit seeds business. But Missouri ritain is expected to an- goes its own way. berg’s response. found Monsanto should have is also known for juries that Bnounce next week wheth- British Business Secretary Bayer Chief Executive Wer- warned of the alleged cancer often hit companies with huge er to allow China’s Huawei to Andrea Leadsom said this week ner Baumann last week said risks from Roundup. damages. develop its 5G network, an of- that a decision would be made the company would consider Bloomberg said the delays ficial said yesterday, setting out “soon”, adding that many fac- settling with U.S. plaintiffs only High Expectations had been pursued by Bayer to reasons for agreeing despite US tors were being considered. on reasonable terms, and if it The German drugs and allow for undisturbed settle- opposition. A Huawei logo is seen in a shop These included “the availa- “achieves finality of the overall pesticides company has en - ment talks. The official said the decision and roofs. bility of other providers” and litigation”. gaged in negotiations with The initial unfavorable court had not yet been taken but it The United States has banned “the work that Huawei has al- He added at the time the plaintiffs’ lawyers, two sourc- rulings in the first three glypho- was likely to be next week. Huawei from the rollout of its ready done in the United King- group was “constructively en- es familiar with the matter sate cases, heard in California, There had been speculation 5G network because of con - dom”, she said. gaging” in a court-ordered pro- said. have at times dragged Bayer’s that Britain would allow Hua- cerns -- strongly denied -- that The senior official said Brit- cess with mediator Feinberg on “The problem is, how do you market value below what it paid wei into “non-core” elements of the firm could be under the ain -- unlike the United States the cases heard in federal court. get the plaintiffs to climb down for Monsanto, although the the next-generation 5G mobile control of Beijing. -- had been using Huawei tech- Most of the pending cases, how- from their very high expecta- shares are now trading above networks, such as antennae and It has been lobbying Britain nology in its systems for the ever, have been filed with U.S. tions? None of the jury verdicts that level. base stations attached to masts to do the same, even threaten- past 15 years. 09 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

PANGA (PG-13)(HINDI/ROMANTIC/DRAMA/SPORT) DOLITTLE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) MASAMEER: THE MOVIE (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) From Thursday 23rd 7.00 PM onwards OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) :11.00 AM + 1.00 PM ABDULAZIZ AL-MUZAINI, ABDULAZIZ AL-SHEHRI, MAZROA AL-MAZROA CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL WADI AL SAIL: 12.00 + 5.45 + 11.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM KANGANA RANAUT, JASSIE GILL, RICHA CHADHA ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER STREET DANCER 3 (PG-15)(HINDI/DANCE/MUSIC/COMEDY) 1917 (PG-15)(WAR/ACTION/DRAMA) 1917 CHHAPAAK (PG-15)(HINDI/DRAMA) OASIS JUFFAIR:11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE:11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DEEPIKA PADUKONE, VIKRANT MASSEY, MADHURJEET SARGHI SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM GEORGE MACKAY, DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, MARK STRONG WADI AL SAIL: 2.45 + 8.30 PM TANHAJI:THE UNSUNG WARRIOR VARUN DHAWAN, SHRADDHA KAPOOR, RAGHAV JUYAL OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM TOY GUARDIANS (G)(ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) SEEF (I): 3.00 + 8.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM AJAY DEVGN, SAIF ALI KHAN, KAJOL SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 PM BIG BROTHER (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) MITCH SANDRINGHAM,JULIA NOBLES,CATIA NATHANSON OASIS JUFFAIR:10.45 AM + 4.45 + 10.45 PM AL NIHAYA (PG)(KUWAITI/ACTION/COMEDY) MOHANLAL, ARBAAZ KHAN, ANOOP MENON, SARJANO KHALID, HONEY ROSE, SEEF (II): 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM SIDDIQUE EBRAHIM AL-SHEAKHLI, MESHAAL ALFARHAN, MOHAMMED ALHMLY ALA VAIKUNTHAPURRAMLOO (PG-15)(TELUGU) BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (PG-15)(ACTION/COMEDY/CRIME) OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 7.45 PM SEEF (I):12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM ALLU ARAVIND,S. RADHA KRISHNA, ALLU ARJUN, POOJA HEGDE, TABU, OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 3.00 + 8.15 PM NIVETHA PETHURAJ CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D): 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM DISCO RAJA ()(TELUGU) CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 4.45 + 7.30 + 10.15 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ THE GENTLEMEN (15+)(CRIME/ACTION) FRI) From Friday 24th CITY CENTRE (ATMOS): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN SEEF (I): 3.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM RAVI TEJA, PAYAL RAJPUT, SATYA OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 12.30 + 5.45 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN + (12.30 MN CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM ANJAAM PATHIRA (PG-15 )(MALAYALAM) CITY CENTRE (VIP I) : 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM WILL SMITH, MARTIN LAWRENCE, VANESSA HUDGENS OASIS JUFFAIR:12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I) : 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 3.15 + 8.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) AL HAMRA : 12.00 + 6.00 + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, CHARLIE HUNNAM, HENRY GOLDING SEEF (II): 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM KUNCHACKO BOBAN, SHARAFUDHEEN, INDRANS DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART THE TURNING (15+)(HORROR/THRILLER) OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM AL FELOUS (THE MONEY) (PG-15) CITY CENTRE:10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM AM THURS/FRI) SEEF (I):10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II):11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ TAMER HOSNY, ZEINA, KHALID EL-SAWI FRI) WADI AL SAIL:10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) MACKENZIE DAVIS, FINN WOLFHARD, BROOKLYNN PRINCE CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 3.30 + 8.00 PM JUST MERCY (PG-13)(DRAMA) KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM +2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG) WADI AL SAIL: 2.30 + 8.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA):3.15 PM BRIE LARSON, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, JAMIE FOXX CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II): 1.15 + 5.45 + 10.15 PM SHYLOCK (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) THE LAST FULL MEASURE (PG-15)(DRAMA/WAR) WILL SMITH, TOM HOLLAND, KAREN GILLAN OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM SEEF (I): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II): 3.15 + 8.45 PM UNDERWATER (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA : 3.00 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE:7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, SEBASTIAN STAN MAMMOOTTY,MEENA,SIDDQUE,RAJKIRANA KRISTEN STEWART, T.J. MILLER, JESSICA HENWICK

MOVIE REVIEW The Last Full Measure: remembering a fallen war hero This fact-based story follows the quest to get a Medal of Honour for a pararescue medic who died in Vietnam

ore of a two-hour cer- Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine) emony than a movie, was killed look as if they were MThe Last Full Meas- shot on a backlot, and depict him ure recounts strenuous real-life practically as an angel of mer- efforts to secure a very belated, cy. Present-tense scenes (which posthumous Medal Of Honour take place in the late ’90s; Pit- DON’T MISS IT for William H. Pitsenbarger, an senbarger received his Medal Of Air Force pararescueman who Honour in 2000) lean heavily on was killed in Vietnam while sav- weepy speeches, with Hurt even ing fellow soldiers’ lives. It’s a There’s star power getting a full-bore “It’s not your full-throated, misty-eyed cele- but no drama in fea- fault” meltdown staged in front bration of heroism—“Thank you ture-length salute to of the Vietnam Memorial wall. for your service” writ large—and sacrifice ‘The Last Full By far the film’s most effective only a churl would point out that Measure’ element is Huffman’s gradual watching it isn’t far removed realization that he was given this from attending a military funer- assignment in the expectation al, inspiring the same suite of tentions. (Hell, its title comes that he’d bury it, thereby pre- emotions. Hagiography doesn’t from the Gettysburg Address.) serving the reputation of a U.S. magically becomes less tedious Writer-director Todd Robinson, Senator and likely future secre- simply because its subject made A scene from ‘The Last Full Measure’ whose previous films include tary of defence. The politicking the ultimate sacrifice for his the submarine thriller Phantom, involved is straight out of The country, however, and this stolid, with handling the decoration with Pitsenbarger’s friend and da), hearing nothing but praise clearly wants to instil or reacti- West Wing (which is probably mournful drama does little more upgrade request. (Pitsenbarger fellow pararescueman, Thomas for the man’s courage and guilt vate Americans’ feeling of pride why Bradley Whitford was cast than solicit the viewer’s respect was originally awarded the Air Tulley (William Hurt). What at having survived the war when in our military and gratitude for as Huffman’s superior), but it and admiration for Pitsenbarger, Force Cross—quite an honour follows is a more inspiring riff he did not. We also meet Pitsen- those who serve; the movie ends occupies only about the same 10 whose entire life gets reduced in its own right, but still less dis- on Citizen Kane, as Huffman barger’s parents (Diane Ladd with everyone on screen—and, or 15 minutes that it would have to a single act of uncomplicated tinguished than the rarely given travels the world interviewing and Christopher Plummer), one implicitly, the viewer—being been allotted as the C plot in a nobility. Medal Of Honour.) Ambitious other Vietnam vets (played by of whom has terminal cancer urged to stand and pay tribute. post-Sorkin West Wing episode. In theory, the film’s complex and distracted, Huffman initially such aging powerhouses as Sam- and hopes to see justice done Making that sentiment compel- Ultimately, we’re just meant to figure is Scott Huffman (Se - perceives this assignment as an- uel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, John before he dies. ling for two hours, however, is a recognize bravery and salute. bastian Stan), a Defence De - noying busywork, but becomes Savage, and—in his final screen There’s no questioning The tall order. Recurring flashbacks The movie’s not strictly neces- partment staffer who’s tasked more invested after speaking appearance—the late Peter Fon- Last Full Measure’s good in - to the rescue mission in which sary for that. 10 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Jennifer Aishwarya Lopez and Rai, Abhishek Shakira and Aaradhya Bachchan

Oscars 2020: Elton Is Aishwarya Pierce Brosnan, Rai wife step out John, Idina Menzel pregnant? set to perform live fans wonder for a musical Shakira, Jennifer getting after Abhishek fans all hyped with Super Bachchan promises Bowl countdown videos ‘surprise’ Mumbai Not just Aish’s pregnancy, Keely and Pierce Brosnan Elton John and Idina Menzel Los Angeles up our preparations! #sbliv netizens also came up with Los Angeles #superbowl @nfl.” ans of Aishwarya Rai weird speculations reacting to Los Angeles he two popstars Sha- J Lo, on the other hand, Bachhan are speculating Abhishek’s tweet. tars Elton John, Cyn- kira and Jennifer was seen preparing on the Fif she is pregnant for the While one fan guessed he thia Erivo, Idina Men- TLopez, who seem to field. second time, and it’s all be - might be talking about Dhoom ollywood star Pierce Szel, Chrissy Metz and be gearing up for their per- “Waiting for my cue like cause of Abhishek Bachchan’s 5, another thought the actor is HBrosnan rarely makes a Randy Newman will be performance at Super Bowl, are ... Only days until #Super- tweet that he has a surprise planning a retirement from his red carpet appearance with- forming their Oscar-nomi- getting all the fans hyped up BowlLIV! The countdown is announcement in store for fans! Bollywood career. Still another out his wife Keely. This time, nated songs at the upcom- with their countdown videos. on. Are you ready? #Pepsi- Abhishek recently tweeted: guessed he was talking about Am- they were spotted together ing 92nd Academy Awards The two, who will co-head- Halftime #SBLIV @guess @ “Hey guys! Have a surprise for azon Prime’s Breathe season 2 at the opening night of “The ceremony. line the Super Bowl LIV half- niyamasol” read the caption all of you. Stay tuned!!” while another user felt Abhishek Last Ship” musical here. The Academy of Motion time show in Miami on Feb- of the post. Netizens began to speculate a was probably coming up with a The 66-year-old actor Picture Arts and Sciences ruary 2, took to Instagram to The two would be per - variety of possibilities, includ- sequel to his debut film Refugee. looked suave in a grey tweed has announced that all five officially begin the 10-day forming at the Hard Rock ing Aishwarya’s pregnancy. Topping the chart of weird three-piece suit which he of this year’s Oscar-nomi- countdown until the big day. Stadium in Miami Gardens, Commenting on Abhishek’s speculations is a user who com- wore with a cravat. The nated original songs will be Shakira posted a Tik-Tok Florida, where the Kansas post, a user wrote: “2nd baby?” mented: “Are you going to host “Mamma Mia!” actor sport- performed at the award gala. video of herself in the gym City Chiefs will play with Another commented: “Sib- the next season of KBC on @ ed his signature silver goat- Music legend Elton John and captioned it: “Ten days San Francisco 49ers, report- ling for your daughter?” SonyTV in place of your father ee and teamed his ensemble is gearing up to sing his until Super Bowl. Stepping ed Page Six. Another user wrote: “One more @SrBachchan? by the way how with a crisp white shirt and track “(I’m gonna) love me junior bachchan on the way?” is his health now?”. a pair of brown suede shoes, again” from “Rocketman”, reports dailymail.co.uk. the biopic about his life, re- Keely, on the other hand, ports deadline.com. wore a plunging black “We’re excited to have an Brad Pitt reacts to reunion with Jennifer Aniston at SAG 2020 dress which showcased incredible group of nomi- Los Angeles her sun-kissed tan as she nees and performers who by a Male Actor in a Supporting excited and overwhelmed” about posed next to her husband will deliver one-of-a-kind merican actor Brad Pitt Role while Aniston received the her win in the press room. At the at the event. music moments you will has responded to the at- Outstanding Performance by a same time, Pitt was spotted say- only see on the Oscars,” said Atention his reunion with Female Actor in a Drama Series ing “Oh, wow,” as he smiled while show producers Lynette ex-wife Jennifer Aniston re- award. The ‘Once Upon a Time watching her acceptance speech. Jacqueline and John Howell Taylor and Steph- ceived at the 2020 Screen Actors Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in Hollywood’ actor was spot- In an Instagram post, pho - anie Allain. Guild Awards. ted watching the Friends alum’s tographer Vivien Killilea Best, bond over fitness In an interview with Enter- ed Us Weekly. speech from backstage, which who captured the run-in, de- and workouts tainment Tonight, the 56-year- On January 19, Pitt and Aniston Aniston later told Extra was a tailed the encounter and wrote, Renee Zellweger: old actor revealed that he hadn’t prompted a fans frenzy when they “sweet” gesture. “The reunion you’ve all been read any headlines about the were spotted celebrating their According to an eyewitness, waiting for happened tonight. Didn’t try to emulate viral moment and stated, “I don’t respective SAG wins backstage. the ‘Murder Mystery’ actor was And it was captured for you to Judy Garland know, I’m blissfully naive and Brad took home an award for happy, thrilled and surprised see by Vivien Best Photography,” I’m gonna stay that way,” report- his Outstanding Performance while explaining how she felt she wrote on Sunday. John and Jacqueline Mumbai Kim Kangana Ranaut : Virat Kohli and Kardashian West sued over an Instagram I have a controversy link acqueline Fernandez and Mumbai JJohn Abraham have been picture bonding big time over food, fit- Renee Zellweger Los Angeles ness and workouts, on the sets ctress Kangana of their upcoming film “Attack”. Los Angeles merican media personality Kim Kardashian West to Ranaut has found a “He (John) is someone face a lawsuit for stealing a picture of herself Aquirky connection who is super fit and we bond ctress Renee Zellweger with husband Kanye West which she with Indian cricket cap- on everything – be it food, Asaid singing for ‘Judy’ postedA on Instagram. tain Virat Kohli. fitness, workouts and all wasn’t easy, but she didn’t According to TMZ, the picture featured the “A lot of people tell me that stuff. I think he is doing have time to think about be- couple sharing a romantic moment at Nas’ album that Virat and I share a amazingly well. It’s my fourth ing judged. release party back in October 2018. lot of similarities. He is film with him, so we come on The film traces the journey The snap got more than 2.2 million likes from a different back- Kangana Ranaut and Virat Kohli set and we just have a great of an iconic star Judy Garland however, a professional photographer named ground and he made a time. We continuously laugh. and her career during the last Saeed Bolden claimed that Kim used his name for himself, and for his aggressive nature and ‘Attack’ is an action-heavy year of her life when she re- professional picture, which he owns on made people fall in love I have always said that I am film so there is a lot of hard located her stage career to her Instagram account without his with him,” Kangana said also too aggressive,” she added. work going into it,” said Jac- Britain. It captures her initial permission. In a lawsuit, obtained by when asked what she Kangana continued: “The queline Fernandez at the 3rd success and what happens TMZ, the photographer mentioned thought was common life of a sportsperson isn’t easy, edition of Pilates Festival of when her progress worsens that he never gave the TV star between Virat and her. there are multiple struggles India hosted by celebrity fit- due to health issues. Zellwe- permission to use the pic- “The one thing we involved. They put in a lot of ness trainer Yasmin Karachi- ger is seen as Garland. ture on her social media have in common is effort and hard work. From wala in Mumbai. “I’ve never been asked account neither did that the more con- not being in shape to getting Jacqueline and John have to sing several belters in a she pay him to troversies we have, into shape is a huge task and co-starred in “Housefull 2”, row, let alone do a live per- use it. the more popular we is challenging for any sports “Race 2”, and “Dishoom” in formance anywhere,” said get. He got a lot of criticism person.” the past. Zellweger. SUDOKU CROSSWORD Across Yesterday’s solution Yesterday’s solution 1- Novelist Calvino; 6- One tenth, usually; 11- Banned spray; 14- Blathered; 15- Dostoyevsky novel, with “The”; 16- Shoebox letters; 17- Hangs on to; 18- Home on the range; 19- Call ___ day; 20- Light ring; 22- Kitchen gadget; 24- Polish remover; 28- Season between autumn and spring; 30- Prance; 31- Balls; 32- Line in a play directed to the audience; 33- Hollow-horned ruminants; 37- VCR button; 38- Make into a statute; 39- ___ Maria; 40- Institute; 43- Seductively beautiful woman; 45- Strap; 46- Furry swimmers; 47- Bicycle seat; 49- Sleep; 50- Reserved; 51- Soccer star Mia; 52- Aries or Taurus; 53- Prospero’s servant; 56- Sanctify; 61- ___ for tat; 62- Pelvic bones; 63- Smallest; 64- One-million link; 65- Next after the second; 66- Diary bit; Down 1- Nettle; 2- ___ kwon do; 3- Hydrocarbon suffix; 4- Cut (off); 5- Like lighthouses; 6- Name; 7- Logical beginning?; 8- Apex; 9- Garden tool; 10- Endless; 11- Thaw before takeoff; 12- Discourage; 13- Drop of water expelled by the eye; 21- Tiny toiler; 23- Wishing won’t make ___; 24- Without ___ in the world; 25- Lawsuits; 26- Kick out; 27- Director Browning; 28- Look attentively; 29- Belinda Carlisle’s “Should ___ You How to play In?”; 31- Grind together; 33- Licorice-like flavoring; 34- European capital, in song; Place a number in the empty boxes in such 35- Each partner; 36- Have a feeling; 38- Airline to Tel Aviv; 41- Designer Gucci; 42- a way that each row across, each column Confined to the berth; 43- Walk unsteadily; 44- “The Addams Family” cousin; 46- Unit down and each 9-box square contains all of electrical resistance; 47- Killed; 48- Main artery; 49- Dish of raw vegetables; 50- of the numbers from one to nine. Broadway opening; 51- German Mister; 54- It’s a bit of cheer; 55- Henri’s here; 57- Spy novelist Deighton; 58- Grab a bite; 59- Georgia, once: Abbr.; 60- Hog’s home; 11 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 sports

Arsenal boss Arteta urges Ceballos to Federer survives five-set epic prove his worth AFP | London

Williams, Osaka rsenal manager Mikel • AArteta has urged Dani out as surprises rock Ceballos to prove he is Australian Open worth keeping after the on- KNOW WHAT loan Real Madrid midfielder Djokovic was linked with a return to breezes• through Spain. Roger Federer clinch Ceballos joined Arsenal in August on a season-long Tsitsipas sent packing his 100th win at the loan, but he has struggled • Australian Open to make an impact and is AFP | Melbourne reportedly keen to leave. The 23-year-old played in erena Williams crashed Spain’s most recent interna- out, 15-year-old Coco Gauff tionals but is said to be con- Sstunned Naomi Osaka and had promised she would be less cerned about his chances of Roger Federer survived a five- nervous than in her last meet- making the national squad set thriller as the form book ing with Osaka, when she was for Euro 2020. went flying out of the window at thrashed in round three of last Ceballos, who has scored the Australian Open yesterday. year’s US Open. just once in 17 appearanc- Men’s title-holder Novak crazy,” said the teenager, who players are at opposite ends of knocked out by Tunisia’s Jabeur, And so it proved as the teen- es for Arsenal, was side - Djokovic eased into the last 16 shocked Venus Williams in the their careers. bringing a tearful end to the for- ager broke once in the first set lined by a hamstring injury but elsewhere there were sur- first round. And with Williams’ close mer world number one’s final and twice in the second to floor in November and is yet to prises all over Melbourne Park Federer came within a whisk- friend Caroline Wozniacki retir- tournament before retiring. a rattled Osaka and ramp up a feature since Arteta took with Williams the biggest victim er of repeating his 2018 US Open ing yesterday, after defeat to Ons “I had a dream when I was rivalry that could run and run. charge. and Federer fighting back from upset by Millman as he was tak- Jabeur, it looked like a changing a kid. I wanted to win a Grand In the men’s draw, reigning Speaking ahead of Mon- 4-8 down in a fifth-set tie-break en to five punishing sets by the of the guard in women’s tennis. Slam. I wanted to be number one champion Djokovic thrashed day’s FA Cup fourth round with John Millman. tough Australian. But Williams, who has now in the world,” said Wozniacki, Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, tie at Bournemouth, Arteta Williams’ bid for a re - The 20-time Grand Slam had eight winless Grand Slams the Melbourne winner in 2018. 6-2, 6-2 to reach the round of 16 made it clear Ceballos will cord-equalling 24th Grand Slam champion was facing defeat in since returning from childbirth, “People thought that I was at a canter. have to show his quality was shattered by the unlikely the super tie-breaker but he said she hadn’t given up hope crazy being from a small coun- But Greek sixth seed Stefanos and desire on a consist - figure of China’s Wang Qiang, clawed back from 4-8 down to of matching Margaret Court’s try. But I made it happen.” Tsitsipas was also on the receiv- ent basis to get back in the who triumphed in three tough clinch his 100th win at the Aus- 47-year-old record for Grand Williams’ exit removes a ma- ing end of an upset as he went team. sets -- after winning just one tralian Open. Slam titles. jor hurdle for Australia’s world down in straight sets to Can - “I had a conversation game when they played at the “Oh God, it was tough,” said “I definitely do believe (I can number one Ashleigh Barty, 23, ada’s Milos Raonic, the world with Dani. When I joined US Open in September. Federer. “Thank God it was a equal it) or I wouldn’t be on who had been on course to meet number 35. the club he wasn’t here. He Gauff then stepped up her gi- super tie-breaker (10 points), tour,” said Williams. her in the semi-finals. Former US Open champion was in Madrid because he ant-killing Melbourne debut as otherwise I would have lost this Williams was the bookies’ Barty, bidding to become the Marin Cilic, 31, outlasted Robert was doing his rehab for over she ousted Japanese defending one. favourite to lift the trophy for first Australian champion since Bautista Agut in five tough sets a month with the team that champion Osaka, 22, in dismiss- “It came down to the wire in the eighth time but she came 1978, hit form in a 6-3, 6-2 dem- and Tennys Sandgren, under owns him,” Arteta told re- ive style, winning 6-3, 6-4 in just the end.” unstuck against a determined olition of Elena Rybakina, saying fire during his last deep run in porters yesterday. 67 minutes to reach round four. Wang, who won 6-4, 6/7 (2/7), she had played her best tennis so Melbourne over links to right- “I haven’t seen much of “Oh my gosh. Two years ago ‘I made it happen’ 7-5. far this year. wing activists, beat fellow Amer- him because he only trained I lost first round in the jun - With Williams now 38, 23 Her defeat came just minutes Gauff, who trained with Ser- ican Sam Querrey in straight with us for a week or 10 iors and now I’m here -- this is years older than Gauff, the two after Denmark’s Wozniacki was ena Williams in the off-season, sets. days.

Lampard concerned by Abraham injury Newcastle sign Vardy’s injury not as bad as first feared: Rodgers Lazaro on loan from AFP | London So Lampard is keeping his ham’s injury has increased his AFP | London ing him a key figure in the fingers crossed that Abraham, desire to bring in a forward Inter Milan team’s unexpected surge into helsea manager Frank Lam- who has scored 15 goals in his during the January transfer eicester manager Brendan the top four. It was feared the Cpard is facing an anxious breakthrough season, is back window. LRodgers says Jamie Vardy’s 33-year-old could be sidelined wait to learn how long England to fitness as quickly as possible. “I think the impetus to bring AFP | London glute injury is not as bad as for several weeks in a blow to striker Tammy Abraham will be “The good news is he hasn’t in a striker, or players poten- first feared and he expects the third-placed Leicester’s hopes sidelined with his ankle injury. fractured anything, but the tially that can get on the end of ewcastle signed Aus- club’s leading scorer to be back of securing a spot in next sea- Lampard revealed Abraham other news is we still have to these chances we’re creating, Ntria winger Valentino in action soon. son’s Champions League. will miss Saturday’s FA Cup see how he develops,” Lampard is there, we have to be honest,” Lazaro on loan for the rest Vardy was forced off during But while Vardy will not be fourth round tie at Hull after told reporters yesterday. Lampard said. of the season from Inter the first half of Wednesday’s involved in the FA Cup fourth suffering the injury when he “He’s not fit for the week- “When you’re creating 20 Milan yesterday. Premier League win against round tie at Brentford on Sat- crashed into an advertising end, but whether he’ll be fit for chances a game and not scoring Magpies boss Steve West Ham after initially trying urday, Rodgers said there is an board during Tuesday’s 2-2 Leicester I’m still not sure. It’s enough goals that can be cru- Bruce moved for Lazaro in to continue playing after he outside chance he could fea- draw against Arsenal. still not clear at the moment.” cial. I don’t think it absolutely a bid to bolster the Premier suffered the injury. ture in Tuesday’s League Cup The Blues face Leicester, Lampard last week refused changes it but Tammy has been League club’s misfiring Vardy has scored 17 goals semi-final second leg against Manchester United and Tot- to rule out a move for Paris our main source of goals, so yes, attack. for Leicester this term, mak- Aston Villa. tenham in a pivotal Premier Saint-Germain striker Edinson it’s very relevant. The 23-year-old is un- League schedule in February. Cavani and he admitted Abra- “I think there’s choice (in the likely to make his debut in transfer market), but it’s the FA Cup fourth round CLASSIFIEDS not the ideal window, clash with Oxford on Sat- history’s proven that. I urday due to a reported think it’s about trying delay in processing the to get the choice right paperwork. of the player we can Instead, Lazaro’s first bring in considering appearance may come in what’s available. next weekend’s Pre- “The club mier League match know, and the against Norwich. games are “I’ve only heard showing that, great things my thoughts about the club. on that. So I’ve had good we’ll have to talks with the see how that coach, so I feel 17th January, 2020 goes be - very happy to tween now be here. Those and the conversations end of convinced me the win- this is the right dow.” place for me to Please Call / WhatsApp: +973 38862215, 33784481, 33911860 Tammy come,” Lazaro Abraham said. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 12 Nibras Bounty lifts Lexus Cup Nibras Bounty triumphed in day’s main race at REHC Action from one of the races

TDT | Manama Afoo Racing Stable claimed first place in 1:13.360. ibras Bounty lifted the The second race was over Lexus Cup in the eighth a straight of six furlongs with Nand main race of the day a BD2,000 prize, and it was yesterday at Rashid Equestrian claimed by Aryaaf, also of Al and Horseracing Club (REHC) KNOW WHAT Afoo Racing Stable, in a time in Riffa. of 1:14.540. The first race over Owned by Abbas Ahmed a five-furlong straight with a Yousif Abdulla and trained by Nibras Bounty tri- BD2,000 prize was clinched by Jaffar Marzooq, jockey Hasan umphed in a time of one Murjani, owned by His Highness Al Saffar steered Nibras Bounty minute 26.891 seconds Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla bin Isa Al to the win in the seven-furlong to take the lion’s share Khalifa, in 1:03.587. event for imported horses aged Meanwhile, Antar won the three and up. The victor tri - of the BD3,000 total Royal Golf Club Cup, offered umphed in a time of one minute prize in race six over eight furlongs, 26.891 seconds to take the lion’s in 1:41.935. The Haitham Salah share of the BD3,000 total prize. Abdullatef-owned horse took Finishing in second place two- third for newcomers FF Racing, home the biggest share of the and-a-half-lengths behind was Khalid Hilal and Abdulla Faisal. BD2,500 prize. Prince Bonnaire, who was com- Forward Thinker of Aradous In the third race of the day, peting for Al Afoo Racing Stable, Racing, A Kuwaiti and Brett Krayaan 1706 lifted the Fatees Al Mohammed Saeed and Anas Al Doyle was classified fourth to Hajeri Cup. It was over six fur- Siyabi. Third was Archaic for take the last share of the race’s longs with a BD1,500 total prize, Hasan Mefareh Alajmi, Yousif Winners receive their Cups from yesterday’s events BD3,000 total prize. with Krayaan 1706 winning in Taher and Ebrahim Nader; while There were three other races 1:25.362. in fourth was Gold Spinner for for a Lexus Cup and featuring Saeed. Jockey Lee Newman Pont Vert was the runner-up offering a Lexus Cup. In the fifth The fourth race of the day over Al Afoo Racing Stable, Moham- imported three-year-olds, Incli- rode Inclination to first place in for Jassim Mohammed Asad, event of the day, covering six six furlongs and a BD2,000 prize med Saeed and Lee Newman. nation took the win for Al Afoo 1:54.283 over a distance of nine Ramzi Al Baqlawa and John furlongs and offering a BD2,000 was won by Mohaayedah, owned In the day’s seventh race, also Racing Stable and Mohammed furlongs. Egan; while Bint Soghaan was total prize, Light Angel of Al by Victorious in 1:15.052.

Lukaku says split from Man Iyer fireworks give India win in T20 opener Utd was ‘right decision’ Reuters | Wellington AFP | Milan “I made my decision around March, and I went to the man- hreyas Iyer guided India to omelu Lukaku believes he ager’s office (Ole Gunnar Sol- a six-wicket victory over Rmade the right decision to skjaer) and I told him it was SNew Zealand in the first leave Manchester United for a time for me to find something Twenty20 international at Eden 58 new challenge at Inter Milan, else.” Park in Auckland yesterday as runs were scored by saying he had to “re-find” him- “I think I made the right de- the tourists showed few signs Shreyas Iyer to mark self after a difficult time at Old cision and I think Manchester of fatigue or jet lag. his second Twenty20 Trafford. United now has made space Iyer scored his second Twen- international half century The Belgium striker joined for the younger players to ty20 international half century United from Everton for 75 come through so I think it was with 58 not out and finished the million euros ($98 million) in a bit of a win-win situation for game with his third six as India July 2017, scoring 42 goals in both of us,” he added. reached 204-4 to chase down Williamson (51) and Taylor his two seasons at the club be- The Belgian was signed for New Zealand’s 203-5 with an (54 not out) however prospered fore moving to Inter in August United by Jose Mourinho and over to spare. after two fielding errors by last year. had an excellent first season, KL Rahul and captain Virat Yuzvendra Chahal and the pair He has been in superb form scoring 27 goals as United fin- Kohli put on 99 runs in 50 de- Shreyas Iyer plays a shot scored 61 runs in 28 deliveries for Antonio Conte’s side, scor- ished second in the Premier liveries for the tourists, who lar catch at deep midwicket to Munro, Ross Taylor and Kane to put their side in a strong po- ing 18 goals to help the club League. only arrived in New Zealand dismiss Kohli for 45 to give the Williamson. sition at 178-4 with three overs sustain a challenge for the Se- But Mourinho was sacked on Tuesday after completing a hosts a sniff of an upset. After Munro put on 80 for remaining. rie A title. in December 2018 after a 2-1 one-day series victory over India’s deep batting lineup, the opening wicket with Guptill Some superb death bowling Those performances, and disappointing start to Australia on Sunday. however, ensured that they can- (30), the loss of the left hand- by Jasprit Bumrah, who rolled United’s reported interest in the season, with Lukaku Rahul was brilliantly caught tered home with a measured run er for 59 and Colin de Grand- his ankle badly when he stood signing a striker this month also unable to discover by Tim Southee at midoff for chase full of quality. homme within the space of on the seam of the drop-in pitch, after Marcus Rashford’s back his best form. 56 before Martin Guptill pro- New Zealand’s innings in - three deliveries stalled New and Mohammed Shami ensured injury, have raised questions Former Chelsea duced an even more spectacu- cluded half centuries for Colin Zealand’s momentum. they did not kick on. as to the wisdom of allowing manager Con- Lukaku to leave Old Trafford. te has man- But, in an interview with aged to Sky Sports News, the 26-year- bring the old said the decision was his best out Dier denies negative vibes at Spurs under Mourinho and it had worked out well for of Luka- United as well. ku this AFP | London his reign. any unhappiness only stems ing very well, training hard, en- “I think I had to re-find my- season, Reports have emerged that from frustrating results on the joying themselves in the same self,” he said. “Last year was pairing ric Dier has Spurs players believe they are pitch. way as always.” difficult for me on the profes- him Edismissed ru- regressing under the Portuguese “Any club, when results aren’t When asked about the train- sional side because stuff was with Romelu mours that Tot- while defender Danny Rose is going well, is not a happy atmos- ing methods, which were de- not going how I wanted and I Argentine Lukaku tenham’s players said to have clashed with him phere,” he said. “But it definitely scribed in Wednesday’s article was not performing as well... forward Lau- are already grow- after being left out of the match- isn’t a negative atmosphere. in the Sun newspaper as “like and I just came to the conclu- taro Martin- ing tired of life un- day squad. “I don’t feel anything along lower-league sessions”, Dier sion that it was time for me to ez to lethal der Jose Mourinho But England midfielder Dier those lines personally and I was quick to defend Mourinho change environment. effect. just two months into has denied the claims and says think everybody has been train- and his staff.

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