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merican professional Oscar Gutierrez known as Rey Mysterio.who has held the WWE Champion and was once the Royal WWE Superstar Rumble winner will be attending Bahrain as partA of the IGN Convention which will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit on the 20th and 21st of October will be Known for his quick moves and his refusal to be intimidated inside the ring , Rey is a holder of many championships including the World Heavyweight Championship, WCW/WWE joinING GoT star Cruiserweight Championship, WCW World Tag Team Championship, and WWE Intercontinental Championship.Convention Organizer Omar Abdulaziz Expressed his delight at the Rey’s decision to attend for IGN! the event in Bahrain “ Rey is an exceptional athlete and a great person to work with, we are delighted to have him attend the convention in Bahrain and meet Rey Mysterio his fans.” IGN Convention Bahrain is an International Exhibition specialized in pop-culture and is coming back for the 5th time. Tarteeb Events will host the exhibition andThe event will be sponsored by Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority, Viva Bahrain, Start -Up Bahrain, Tamkeen and YK AlMoayaad Group The Event will also feature a host of interactive games both in the Indoor and Outdoor Area, as well as live on stage concerts and Cosplay competitions. For more information visit : website: www. ignconvention.com/bahrain

Its official! 300 cyclists Bahrain loves Jazz ith more than 3000 people jazzing it up in a dynamic setting, the ‘Bahrain Jazz fest’, ‘pedal4pink’ premiered at Royal Golf Club driving range, Wshowcased the musical greatness of not just international artists but the local talent as well. “I have been listening to jazz Pluralism music for three years, and this is something that has made me feel page 12 happy and relaxed,” says college student, Haneen, who attended the concert. Compared to other forms of music, jazz is something, which is able to attract people towards its style, as its slow and melodious nature, appears to gel with everyone’s nerves. “I specially came here, in 00 cyclists came together order to check, what the music festival is all about. When to support #Pedal4Pink for I heard few notes of music, I instantly connected myself to a fun ride around Manama. it,” says Steve, who is from London, and has been in the It was the inaugural charity island for 10 years. event organized by Team Bahrain Julie Sprakel The concert was a smashing success, bringing the diverse 3 group of residents together for the love of ‘Jazz.’ “I Merida in collaboration with Cycle Safe Bahrain to support Think back, where breakfast was waiting have been playing Jazz music for 15-20 years, where my Pink’s initiative to help them raise for themgiving them a chance to interest deepened, when I began learning and listening to money to support their education socialize. the melody of this music. Being a self-taught musician, I and research fund. Almost BD5000 Think Pink founder Julie Sprakel have dabbled in other forms too, but jazz is something that were raised in the process.The fund expressed her thanks, “It was nice appeals to me a lot,” says Davie, who plays in the Electric ride began at 7 A.M, where the first to see a different mix of people. band, ‘Swing Zazou’. “If a music is able to touch the group took off ahead at 28km/hr for The community spirit was certainly hearts of people, then nothing can be more worthwhile than a total of 45km, with the Bahrain there, and it’s a great way to tie listening to it on a repeated basis, and so is Jazz,” Davie International Defence Exhibition in what we believe in with health ends on a high note. Conference (BIDEC) McLaren and fitness.”An overall success, it leading as the pilot car. The second was the first time 300 cyclists rode group followed 5 minutes later at around commercial and residential 20km/hr to cover 32km. The routes areas in Bahrain spreading took them all over Bahrain starting awareness for a great cause, earning A Friday Brunch of from Seef area’s Westin, to Adliya, recognition from onlookers and Juffair’s famous American Alley, passers-by. Global Grandeur around Bahrain Bay and

Oct 12-18, 2017| Weekender WEEKENDER hallmark EXCLUSIVE FOR DT NEWS SUBSCRIBERS x of Bahrain, Meeting held Manama meeting to conduct “Guards of the AKingdom 1” drill was convened yesterday in His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa says King the presence of Chief of Staff of Bahrain Defence Force Lieutenant General DT News Network our mosques, so there is no and peaceful coexistence worship in a 200-year-old Jewish diplomat to the United Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaim, Washington ignorance about others’ throughout the entire world,” temple complete with their States from an Arab country. Royal Guard Commander ahrainis have grown up religious rites or practices,” HM said. The King said that images, just around the corner We wanted to protect our Brigadier Shaikh Nasser and with neighbours of all HM the King wrote in the Bahrainis drew from their from the Sikh temple and the religious pluralism for future Royal Guard Special Force Bfaiths, all cultures and all opinion piece. national heritage as a beacon mosques,” HM the King said. generations, so we have Commander Major Shaikh ethnicities for centuries, in “We all live together of religious tolerance in the “We celebrate our small enshrined this in law, which Khalid. a multicultural, multi-faith in peaceful coexistence in Arab world during a time — but precious — Jewish guarantees everyone the society, recognising this the spirit of mutual respect when religion has been too community, who feel free right to worship unhindered diversity as a natural and and love, and we believe frequently used throughout to wear their yarmulke in safety and to build their normal way of life in the it is our duty to share this the world as a divine sanction and worship in their own houses of worship. P country, His Majesty King with the world. We believe to spread hate and dissension. synagogue, which, we are “Bahrain is stronger Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said ‘ignorance is the enemy of “Yet in Bahrain, religious informed, is the only one in because of our diversity, and I in an article published in The peace,’ and that true faith diversity is a blessing to the Arabian Peninsula. In fact, believe our world will be more Washington Times yesterday. illuminates our path to peace. our people. We welcome our Jewish community plays a secure and more prosperous 03 “Our noble ancestors For this reason, we decided our Catholic, Orthodox very active role at the highest when we learn to recognize began this Bahraini tradition to compose the Kingdom and evangelical church levels of society, including an the beauty of these differences Employee error at of churches, synagogues and of Bahrain Declaration, communities. We are proud ambassador from Bahrain to and how they can teach us fuel station temples being built next to calling for religious tolerance that our Hindu nationals can Washington in 2008, the first many lessons,” HM said. damages vehicles 2 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Crown Prince holds Majlis

Manama Representatives, members of to maintain a strong bond is Royal Highness Prince municipal councils, religious amongst Bahrain’s society. Salman bin Hamad Al and community leaders, The Majlis visitors HKhalifa, the Crown Prince, journalists, and diplomats extended their appreciation Deputy Supreme Commander attended the Majlis. and gratitude to His Royal and First Deputy Prime His Royal Highness Highness for hosting the Minister yesterday held welcomed the broad range Majlis, and emphasised the his weekly Majlis at Riffa of visitors at the weekly important role His Royal Palace. Majlis, which demonstrates Highness plays in advancing Members of the Royal Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable development to family, senior government rooted traditions and values, guarantee prosperity and officials, members of the that are underpinned by opportunity for the people of Shura Council and Council of His Majesty’s aspirations Bahrain.

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JO3082_BFC_DT_Ads_18cmX12.8cm_Generic_Services.indd 1 2/1/17 3:31 PM Thursday, October 12, 2017 3 Employee error at fuel station Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan inaugurating the job fair damages Career Fair inaugurated DT News Network and Sports Club hall from The jobs on offer are suitable Manama October 11-12. The job fair for candidates who are in inister of Labour and will showcase more than 1,200 possession of various academic Social Development job vacancies. Eight-hundred qualifications. The ministry MJameel bin Mohammed job vacancies are being is also offering 460 training vehicles Ali Humaidan inaugurated offered by 30 establishments opportunities in association the General Career Fair with salary ranging from with Tamkeen. MP Jalal organised by the ministry BD300 to BD1800 per month. Kadhem Al Mahfouz and MP yesterday . There are also 400 vacancies Hamad Salem Al Dosary were The exhibition is being selected from the ministry’s present during the opening held at Bani Jamrah Cultural databank. ceremony.

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Muhannad Mansour/DTNN [email protected] A worker at Hidd fuel station, oper- Manama ated by Hidd Consumer Cooperative n employee error at one Aof the main fuel stations Association under the umbrella of in Muharraq Governorate Bahrain Petroleum Company, filled caused damages to several vehicles earlier this week. the tanks allocated for Jayyid (91 Source confirmed that an “inexperienced” employee at Octane) fuel with diesel Hidd Fuel Station, which is operated by Hidd Consumer Cooperative Association station. Bapco was informed cleaning the tank, removing under the umbrella of and the necessary procedures the remains of diesel and Bahrain Petroleum Company were taken against the conducting laboratory (Bapco), on Monday filled employees, as the surveillance examinations to ensure the tanks allocated for Jayyid cameras at the station proved that the tank is completely (91 Octane) fuel with diesel. his responsibility of the free from any remains,” the The blunder caused mistake,” sources told. statement mentioned. damages to at least five The station immediately The management said in vehicles, as their drivers ceased providing Jayyid fuel, its statement that “the station unknowingly refilled them while the tanks were cleaned will soon resume providing with diesel from the Jayyid and the diesel is removed Jayyid fuel” and that “the fuel pumps. from them. Mumtaz (95 Octane) and DT News has learnt that The association issued diesel pumps were not three of the affected drivers a statement, which DT affected by the incident”. lodged complaints against News obtained a copy It also pledged to the station at Hidd Police of, apologising for the compensate those affected Station, after their vehicles “unintentional” mistake. by the mixed fuel at the were damaged by the diesel, “The fuel station will stop pump, calling them to which is unsuitable for their providing customers with directly communicate with vehicles. Jayyid fuel, as it was mixed the officials at Bapco on “The police station with diesel. The incident 36668483 and 39468629. communicated with the happened at around 10 pm However, no statements association in charge of the on Monday. Bapco is now were available from Bapco. 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Tamkeen backs Theatres Festival

Scenes from a play Manama amkeen has announced its backing to this year’s editionT of Khalid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival For National Clubs, Youth Centres and People With Disability as its strategic partner. Announcing the decision, Dr Ibrahim Janahi, CEO of Tamkeen, expressed his appreciation to His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his constant efforts and support to the Bahraini youth, sports and cultural Khalid Rashdan receiving the best actor award movement. He said that the partnership of Tamkeen comes within its responsibilities towards the community and strategies to support the youth of the Kingdom. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Honorary President of Bahrain Sports Federation for Disabilities, Shaikh Saqr bin Salman Al-Khalifa honouring Al-Muqla praised Tamkeen for its continuous support to held as part of Khalid Bin of acting from Bahrain and Bahraini youths in the Hamad Al-Khalifa Initiatives the GCC have visited the fields of sports, art, culture, to support the youth of the festival. Ahmed Yaqoub innovation and humanitarian Kingdom of Bahrain and Al-Muqla, famous Bahraini work. engage them with different Director, visited the festival Khalid Bin Hamad events and activities. This on its sixth day and attended Theatres Festival For National year’s edition is themed the “He Was An Author” Clubs, Youth Centres and #Let’s_Plant_A_Smile and play performed by Al-Hala People With Disability held aims at empowering the youth Cultural and Sports Club on at Muharraq Model Youth in the fields of arts, cultural Tuesday. The play was Centre in Busaiteen was and humanitarian works. performed by a number of launched on Wednesday by 12 teams representing rising Bahraini talents and Hisham bin Mohammed local clubs and youth centres directed by Nedhal Al-Attawy. Al-Jowder, the Minister of have been chosen by the Al-Muqla expressed Youth and Sports Affairs, on organising committee from his admiration for the behalf of Shaikh Khalid. The among 32 teams that initially improvement the festival event will continue until 21st applied for the activity. The achieved this month. teams will perform the main The eighth show in the The event, now in its third shows during the 18-day festival is titled “Cases” and edition, is organised by the long festival, which will also is performed by Budaiya Ministry of Youth and Sports include three additional Cultural and Sports Club on Affairs and the Media Office shows that will be held on the Thursday. The play is the first of HH Shaikh Khalid bin sidelines of the main plays. participation of the club in Hamad Al-Khalifa. Celebrities and well the festival and is directed by The festival is annually known figures in the field Ishaq Abdullah. Thursday, October 12, 2017 5 Alba-Nuwaidrat intersection revamp work in full swing DT News Network The ministry adopts the Manama strategy of interim launch of the orks, Municipalities different phases involved in the Affairs and Urban implementation of the project, PlanningW Minister Essam bin where each part is opened Abdullah Khalaf has toured the for traffic once completed, Alba-Nuwaidrat Interchange aiming to ease the traffic Revamp Project funded by congestion. The ministry, for the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab example, opened the right Economic Development as part lane for traffic coming from of the Gulf Fund Programme. Shaikh Jaber Al Sabah Avenue The minister said the towards Estiqlal Highway, project is one of the most which contributed to easing important strategic projects traffic congestion and reducing to develop the roads network Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf during a meeting to review the project waiting time. in the Kingdom, as the completed, the project will flyover, the link flyover to is completed, increasing also expressed the readiness of The minister said that 152 area is witnessing growing ease traffic congestion in the King Hamad Highway from working hours and doubling the Ministerial Committee for pillars were installed along commercial and investment area. The project site currently Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al the number of workers on site. Urbanization & Infrastructure, Nuwaidrat Roundabout. Also, activity, together with a witnesses a traffic movement of Sabah Avenue and Avenue The minister referred to the chaired by HH Deputy Prime all castings in the north and number of industrial facilities over 100,000 vehicles per day. 15 (specifically Refinery directives of the Leadership Minister Shaikh Khalid south flyovers were put in place adjacent to the project. The minister called for Avenue), which is to ensure and the Government and bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, to and 97 pillars had been, prior Traffic is diverted for the speeding up the present smooth movement. He also their ongoing follow-up to the monitor and detect possible to completing the casting of construction of flyovers along work pace and complete the stressed the importance of progress achieved in this highly obstacles that could obstruct the 2 flyovers in the upcoming Alba Roundabout. Once remaining work on Nuwaidrat clearing locations once work important strategic project. He work progress. phase, he added. Airports will see major design changes in future: Expert

Mohammed Zafran/DTNN aircrafts. The aircrafts these [email protected] days are bigger than what it used to be, the capacity of Manama the aircrafts are much bigger xpanding needs of airports than what we had 30 to 40 will force many changes to years ago. As a result of this it airportE design and the design needs bigger space for landing concept of the passenger and passenger disembarking, terminal buildings in particular luggage handling etc.” will see major changes in “Another aspect to note is within a decade, an expert automation, because of the said. developments in ICT there are Airports are getting bigger more technology at the airport to accommodate the growing and the architects must take needs of passengers and into consideration such new aircrafts, as a result a major developments. There are a overhaul in design will be Dheya A. Aziz Tawfiqi lot of IT systems available at necessary to keep in line fuelling systems, airport the airports for handling the developments, according to presentations were discussed baggage and catering to the Airports Arabia Conference during the conference. passengers. So the planning Chairman, Dheya A. Aziz The event was organized by process while designing an Tawfiqi. He was speaking Bahrain Society of Engineers airport is very complex now to to DT News on the sidelines Under the patronage of Kamal accommodate the technologies. of the second edition bin Ahmed Mohammed, These things change very of the Airports Arabia Minister of Transportation & quickly, we will see rapid Conference which concluded Telecommunication. changes in the technology that yesterday. “Passenger terminal will again affect the design. Topics including planning, buildings at airports will be Therefore, design must be airport design, airport something that will be changed flexible so that in case there are engineering, architecture, on a continual basis because any changes the design can be baggage handling system, of the increasing size of the altered, “ he said. 6 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Gulf Construction Code final draft ready: official Undersecretary of Commerce Affairs opens World Standardization Day Exhibition

Manama he final draft of the Gulf Construction Code has been completedT and will be adopted at the local level, said a top Bahraini official yesterday. The move, Undersecretary of Commerce Affairs Nader Al Moayyed said, will support urban development in line with global developments in sustainable buildings. He was inaugurating the World Standardization Day exhibition held under the slogan “Specifications make cities smarter”. The event is organised by Standardization & Metrology Directorate at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Gate. “The Ministry is keen to participate with the countries of the world in celebrating the World Standardization Day which falls on the 14th of October of each year,” he added. He also confirmed that the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has many successful local experiences towards smart cities, both at the level of national programmes such as energy efficiency for air conditioners or lamps, or Gulf programmes such as s requiring fuel efficiency for vehicles and energy efficiency for tires. In picture, highlighs of the expo organised by Standardization & Metrology Directorate at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Gate

What is it? What is the aim? How will it impact you? The Gulf Building Code (Code) is a uni- The Code primarily aims to protect the safety of building occu- It is expected that the Code will fied regional code that will be applied pants and support sustainable development in the GCC region apply to all new building and con- to building and construction projects whilst also achieving the highest level of quality in building and struction projects that occur after throughout the GCC States. The unified construction. The Code is also anticipated to contain significant it comes into effect – this will code will comprise of the following: the provisions aiming to achieve reduced energy use, preserve herit- likely include the construction and age and enhance the Arab and Islamic identity of the people in architectural, construction, fire, green development of schools, universi- the GCC region. The Code is also expected to contain a system buildings, renewable energy, mainte- for assessing sustainable green buildings in order to promote the ties and other education facilities nance of buildings, mechanical and elec- protection of the environment, and global efforts to alleviate the throughout the GCC States. (Clyde tricity codes. consequences of carbon emissions and the greenhouse effect. &Co) 6 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Thursday, October 12, 2017 7

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ICT development, Batelco Bahrain Chief Operations Officer final draft ready: official Abderrahmane Mounir Manama Undersecretary of Commerce Affairs opens World Standardization Day Exhibition atelco has been announced as an Amazon BWeb Services (AWS) authorised channel says Dr Al Amer and public sector reseller. Manama Earlier this year, Batelco became an AWS he final draft of the Gulf partner with the partnership permitting TConstruction Code has been Batelco to deliver AWS products and completed and will be adopted at the services in Bahrain. local level, said a top Bahraini official The AWS Global Channel Reseller yesterday. Programme enables qualified partners to The move, Undersecretary of resell AWS services to both commercial and Commerce Affairs Nader Al Moayyed public sector end customers. The programme said, will support urban development is designed for APN Consulting Partners in line with global developments in Dubai themed “Exploration, Lights the “Huawei remains committed who have built their AWS practice to include sustainable buildings. ahrain’s Telecommunications Way Forward”, and hosted a high- to driving the digital ecoystems, professional services and management of He was inaugurating the World Regulatory Authority has profile panel of international and and to continue to push for active end customer AWS deployments, such as: Standardization Day exhibition held Bcalled for boosting public-private regional government and industry and open collaboration with System Integrators (SIs), Managed Service under the slogan “Specifications make partnership and collaboration representatives. local partners in order to serve Providers (MSPs), Digital Agencies, and cities smarter”. The event is organised for realizing the full potential of Huawei ME Innovation Day the region’s national visions and Value-Added Resellers (VARs). by Standardization & Metrology Information and Communications is part of a global initiative to deliver on the promise of digital As an authorised channel reseller, Directorate at the Bahrain Financial Technology’s (ICT) future in the address pioneering issues in the transformation,” said Space Lee Batelco adds value to its customers through Harbour Gate. region. world of ICT. The Middle East Vice President of Public Affairs providing a number of benefits including, “The Ministry is keen to participate “We at TRA are thankful for version continues to be an industry and Communications, Huawei design, planning, implementation, system with the countries of the world in Huawei’s leadership on these communications platform, Middle East. integration and management support. celebrating the World Standardization issues, and look forward to accelerate the digitization process Another highlight of the Batelco Bahrain Chief Operations Officer Day which falls on the 14th of October continuing to work with them to and position the Middle East as Huawei ME Innovation Day was Abderrahmane Mounir said that Batelco is of each year,” he added. build the future together,” said Dr leading hub of global exploration. the launch of an insightful new focused on developing on its partnership He also confirmed that the Ministry Mohammed A. Al Amer, Chairman The event featured a panel research report titled, “National with Amazon Web Services, and becoming of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Telecommunications that included leaders and experts Transformation in the Middle an authorised channel and public sector has many successful local experiences Regulatory Authority Bahrain. He from Dubai Municipality, Smart Dr. Mohammed A. Al Amer, East – A Digital Journey.” The reseller was a positive step that will allow towards smart cities, both at the level was delivering a keynote speech at City Expo World Congress in TRA Chairman joint Huawei-Deloitte white paper Batelco to further support its customers’ of national programmes such as Huawei’s second annual Middle Barcelona, GSMA, Dubai Airports, assesses the digital transformation needs. energy efficiency for air conditioners East Innovation Day. Higher Colleges of Technology perseverance in driving digital initiatives being undertaken by “Batelco continues with its commitment to or lamps, or Gulf programmes such as Held concurrently to the opening and Huawei Middle East. Their transformation and building government entities in the GCC provide innovative services that are relevant s requiring fuel efficiency for vehicles day of GITEX 2017, the Middle discussion focused on the role of sustainable knowledge-based region in the context of global to its diverse range of clients’ businesses and In picture, highlighs of the expo organised by Standardization & Metrology Directorate at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Gate and energy efficiency for tires. East edition of the global event was ICT innovations, openness and economies in the region. trends. the links with AWS support our efforts and our commitment to our customers.”

Uber has suspended its unlicensed UberPOP service in Norway’s capital, Oslo. Several European capitals have banned the service, Wildfires that have ravaged northern California’s wine region have Turkey is sending troops across the border into Syria’s Idlib province while Uber recently lost its license to operate in London killed at least 15 people and left more than 180 missing. The fires have as part of a joint mission with Russia to monitor a de-escalation agreement and clear the region of Al-Qaeda-linked extremists US$ forced the evacuation of some 20,000 residents 20 $20.0bn Idlib province River Kobane Gross bookings TURKEY Active fires OREGON 500 Turkish soldiers Euphrates Net revenue* UNITED (As of Oct 11) STATES to be stationed in Net losses† Manbij 15 Contained west, with Russian California troops in east. Most Afrin $12.1bn Casualties of province under Al-Bab per county control of former 10 $10.0bn Napa: 2 Al-Qaeda affiliate Tahrir al-Sham Yuba: 1 ALEPPO Mendocino: 1 Aleppo RAQQA 5 $6.5bn Sacramento $2.932bn $3.25bn Sonoma: 9 $1.161bn Idlib $495.3m NEVADA 0 ‡ § IDLIB 2014 2015 2016 2017 De-escalation San Francisco C A L IF O R N IA 100km $1.684bn $1.353bn LATAKIA zones agreed What is it? What is the aim? How will it impact you? $671.4m $2.8bn 60 miles between Syrian The Gulf Building Code (Code) is a uni- The Code primarily aims to protect the safety of building occu- It is expected that the Code will May 2014: Jun 2015: Feb 2016: Feb 2017: Latakia government and Authorities UberPOP Australia’s Uber suffers moderate rebels* fied regional code that will be applied pants and support sustainable development in the GCC region apply to all new building and con- in Barcelona banned in Paris, Northern two-month shut down France Territory bans suspension in Santa HAMA TURKEY whilst also achieving the highest level of quality in building and Uber following Sep: Uber quits Uber Taiwan Barbara to building and construction projects struction projects that occur after regulatory TARTUS Hama construction. The Code is also anticipated to contain significant U.S. state of May: Uber’s U.S. Apr: Italy blocks Los Angeles throughout the GCC States. The unified it comes into effect – this will problems Alaska, pays service in Austin, Uber for one provisions aiming to achieve reduced energy use, preserve herit- Dec: India’s $78,000 fine Texas banned month. Denmark San Diego Tartus SYRIA code will comprise of the following: the likely include the construction and capital New Oct: Bulgaria for 12 months bans UberPop 30km age and enhance the Arab and Islamic identity of the people in Delhi temporarily Supreme Jul: Uber service Jul: Finland Homs 20 miles architectural, construction, fire, green development of schools, universi- bans Uber Court shuts ruled illegal in bans UberPop U.S. IRAQ

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Manama you have devices which can only receive the presentation, Batelco data protection company, on Make sure your router isn’t blocked by any atelco has been presented Chief Operations Officer the side-lines of GITEX in a 2.4 GHz wireless signal. Why? Because other objects, especially devices that are LuLu Hypermarket is all set to welcome the Diwali, Festival of Lights with the biggest showcase of freshly made Diwali sweets there are only 14 channels to broadcast with the award for Best Abderrahmane Mounir said 2016. electronic. Also, avoid placing your router BSophos Partner in Bahrain, at that this achievement would Bulwark Managing Director and savoury namkeen, special festive home accessories and an all-new collection of a designer festive wardrobe special. on. Two rout- ers broadcasting on the in your basement as this area is usually same channel at the same frequency GITEX 2017 by Bulwark, the not have been possible without Jose Thomas Menacherry enclosed by a lot of concrete, which regional distributor for Sophos the diligent efforts of many said, “Together Sophos and will interfere. Furthermore, people can be almost impossible for may try and get on your network products. teams at Batelco who continue Batelco can make a significant Diwali festival preview this weekend THURSDAY, 12-10-17 at 7pm in Dana Mall outlet. Delicious sam- Wi-Fi signals to penetrate. (ToI) without your knowledge, and this GITEX is the biggest annual to prioritise the requirements contribution in improving pling of sweets and namkeen Live Dhol music Fashion show Stunning collection of attires Diwali sweets stall with over 50 can also slow down your Wi-Fi. The ICT event in the MENA region, of our business customers. the IT security landscape of sweets freshly-made and more single most important thing you currently taking place at Batelco signed a platinum Bahrain and we are focussed on “We have seen “We have spe- than 30 varieties of Namkeen. can do about this is make sure Dubai’s World Trade Centre. partnership agreement with supporting both organisations your router doesn’t have an Speaking following Sophos, a key IT security and in their efforts.” people from all cially flown Sweets made with nuts and mawa easy-to-break password. communities in the best (a rich milk solid) Emirates to cooperate with rival Etihad enjoy the unique quality mawa Singapore overcapacity, security concerns of one of the businesses,” he Traditional favourites such as festivities of from India and mirates is open to and a fall in regional business said. “It is my superiors who Kaju Katli, Badam-Pista Roll and Ecooperation with rival travel. have to make that call, not me.” Diwali and this used the best Imarti Etihad Airways in areas “I think there is value to When asked if the pair could has indeed including procurement, its be had working more closely pursue a merger along the lines ingredients to Wide variety of wholesome milk- president Tim Clark said with them,” Clark told Reuters of Europe’s Air France and made it a uni- transform our based mithai and namkeen – yesterday, adding a full merger by phone, adding there might KLM, Clark said: “I don’t think versal occasion sweets into chakli, ganthia, butter murukku, between the pair was unlikely be concerns from regulators in that will be the case but it is not for celebration, ribbon pakoda and mathai mix- but up to the owners. some foreign markets. my call, really. It is whatever goodies wor- ture, a Bahraini favourite! Based in the United Arab “There are many areas that (the shareholders) may do in much like Eid thy of every Emirates, Emirates and Etihad the airlines could work together the future.” have competed to build global on like procurement. But we Emirates is owned by the and Christmas.” party table in Huge collection of decorative Juzer Rupawala, diya, torans and light strings networks from their respective have to go the first jump first to Dubai government while Regional Director Bahrain.” hubs in Dubai and Abu understand what it is we could Etihad is owned by the Abu Dhabi, even as they battled do and I‘m simply the manager Dhabi government. (Reuters) 10 BUSINESS Thursday, October 12, 2017 Insurers hurt Saudi, UAE

Kuwaiti traders follow stock market activi- ty as they sit in the main hall at the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa) headquarters in climb Kuwait City Dubai shakeout in the sector. nsurance stocks helped to The central bank is COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL drag down Saudi Arabia’s preparing to introduce a Closing Bell marketI yesterday because of new supervisory framework AUSTRALIA 0.3005 0.2981 BANGLADESH 0.00478 0.00463 fears of a shakeout in the in coming months that will SAUDI sank 2.2pc to 6,890 points. CANADA 0.3075 0.3043 industry, while bourses in force insurers to boost capital DENMARK 0.0631 the United Arab Emirates as well as improve internal DUBAI rose 0.8pc to 3,638 points. EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 and Qatar rose, helped by risk controls, two people EURO 0.4528 0.4503 a bullish global trend in with direct knowledge of the ABU DHABI gained 1.0pc to 4,515 points. HONGKONG 0.04970 0.04930 equities. matter told Reuters. INDIA 0.00593 0.00583 The main Saudi index Central bank officials “said QATAR climbed 1.0pc to 8,334 points. INDONESIA 0.00003018 0.00002855 sank 2.2 per cent to 6,890 half of the companies that are IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 points, closing significantly here today will not be here”, EGYPT edged down 0.1pc to 13,816 points. IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 below the 200-day moving one of the sources said. “They KUWAIT rose 0.2pc to 6,626 points. JAPAN 0.00351 0.003440 average, now at 7,042 points, want stronger companies in JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 for the first time since last the market.” BAHRAIN gained 0.3pc to 1,275 points. KOREA 0.00038188 November. Bank Aljazira, which had KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 Shares in 32 of Saudi plunged its 10pc daily limit MALAYSIA 0.0921 0.0918 OMAN slipped 0.2pc to 5,122 points. Arabia’s 33 listed insurance on Tuesday after announcing NEW ZEALAND 0.2707 0.2708 NORWAY 0.0497 firms tumbled, with several it would resubmit a request Among other big losers, non-Gulf foreign investors NEPAL 0.00395 0.00362 losing more than 7pc. Only to the regulator for approval petrochemical blue chip were net buyers by a ratio of OMAN 0.98014 0.98301 Bupa Arabia, a favourite of of a 3 billion riyal ($800 Saudi Basic Industries lost about 4:3 and accounted for PAKISTAN 0.00375 0.00358 foreign investors, escaped a million) rights issue, fell a 2.8pc. Telecommunications 43pc of all buying. Egypt’s PHILIPPINES 0.00762 0.00735 drop, closing flat. further 6.4pc in heavy trade. firm Mobily fell 2.6pc to an index edged down 0.1pc. QATAR 0.2831 0.10376 Most insurers had slid Banque Saudi Fransi 11-year low. Ezz Steel dropped 3.8pc to SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 on Tuesday after regulators dropped 2.7pc in its sixth In Dubai, the index rose 17.27 Egyptian pounds after SINGAPORE 0.2829 0.2809 ordered nine insurance straight day of falls. The 0.8pc on the back of a 1.4pc a 2.4pc fall on Tuesday, SOUTH AFRICA 0.02910 0.02900 brokers to stop business, bank said it had appointed rise by Emaar Properties, when the company reported SRI LANKA 0.00271 0.00246 citing regulatory violations. an independent team to while a 2.5pc rise by Dana a quarterly consolidated SWEDISH 0.0499 The central bank has taken a examine violations related Gas helped the Abu Dhabi net loss attributable to SWITZERLAND 0.3951 0.3920 tough stance on compliance to its employee incentive index climb 1.0pc. shareholders of 550.1 million SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 in the sector during recent programme in past years, Qatar rose 1.0pc, gaining pounds ($31.3 million) TAIWAN 0.013100 months, suspending business though it expects no material for a fourth straight day in a versus a loss of 239.6 million THAILAND 0.011560 0.011570 TURKEY 0.1094 at several firms, and investors change in its financial technical rebound from five- pounds a year earlier. UNITED KINGDOM 0.5053 0.5024 are bracing for a possible statements. year lows. Bourse data showed (Reuters) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please China’s GDP expanded by 7.2pc call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Beijing China’s 2016 GDP of $11.2 trillion accounted for 14.8 he National Bureau of Statistics released a series percent of the world economy, up 3.4 percentage points of data Tuesday on China’s economic and social from 2012. developmentT since the 18th National Congress China’s average contribution to world growth in 2013-2016 of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held was about 30 percent, the largest among all countries and higher in 2012. than the total contribution from the United States, the eurozone COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN The data came ahead of the 19th CPC National Congress, which and Japan. is scheduled to open on Oct 18. Employment: BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3858 0.3348 The following are facts and figures from the report: China created more than 13 million new urban jobs annually KUWAIT 0.2855 32.1473 0.2922 0.2536 GDP expanded by an average annual rate of 7.2 percent for four consecutive years in 2013-2016. New jobs created in the during 2013-2016, compared with 2.6-percent average first eight months of this year stood at 9.74 million. OMAN 0.3849 0.3761 0.3939 0.3418 global growth and the 4-percent growth of developing The surveyed unemployment rate in 31 large cities was about QATAR 3.6420 3.5586 3.7274 3.2345 economies. 5 percent. In September, the figure was 4.83 percent, the lowest UAE 3.6730 3.5889 3.7591 3.2620 Calculated at 2015 prices, average annual GDP growth was since 2012. valued at 4.44 trillion yuan ($670 billion) in 2013-2016. The number of rural residents working in SAUDI 3.7500 3.6641 3.8379 3.3304 In H1 2017, GDP growth was 6.9 percent, within the 6.7-6.9 cities rose at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in percent range for eight quarters in a row. 2013-2016. (Xinhua) Thursday, October 12, 2017 11

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday at Sakhir Palace received President of Court of Cassation, Vice-President of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al-Buainain, ac- companied with judges Abdulaziz Farahat and Shareef Shadi, who were appointed by a royal order to the Court of Cassation. HM the King took pride in Bahrain’s long judicial experience, stressing keenness to support the independence of the judiciary and its qualified cadres to enable them to play their vital role in promoting principles of justice and equality.

Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President, Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman and Royal Guard Commander Brigadier HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, accompanied by Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman, Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President and Royal Guard’s Special Force Commander Major HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and a number of Royal Guard’s senior officers, visited a BDF unit. HH Shaikh Nasser was briefed by the unit’s commander about the development plans, military preparation and training programmes implemented by the Royal Guard’s Special Force.

BDF Commander- in-Chief Field Mar- shal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khali- fa patronised at the General Command headquarters an honouring ceremo- ny for a number of retired officers in tribute for their ef- forts during their service at BDF. De- fence Affairs Minis- ter Lt.General Yusuf Al Jalahma also attended the cer- emony.

Foreign Affairs Min- ister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khal- ifa received Presi- dent of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies, Dr. Omar Al Hassan. The minister praised the significant con- tributions of the Centre and its im- portant research and studies, which thoroughly exam- ine and analyse the latest regional and international de- Housing Minister Bassim Alhamer held a meeting with Deyar Al-Muharraq Chairman Abdulhakim Al-Khayyat, CEO Dr. Maher Al-Shaer and other velopments. officials. They discussed progress of work on Deerat Al-Oyoun development project, being carried out in partnership with the private sector. 12 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Thursday, October 12, 2017 13

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday at Sakhir Palace received delegates and sponsors of ‘THIS IS BAHRAIN’ that was held in Los Angeles, USA, on the sidelines of the international launch of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday at Sakhir Palace received President of Court of Cassation, Vice-President of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al-Buainain, ac- Bahrain Declaration and the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence patronized by HM the King. HM the King was briefed on the success of the activities and the huge audience attended, which companied with judges Abdulaziz Farahat and Shareef Shadi, who were appointed by a royal order to the Court of Cassation. HM the King took pride in Bahrain’s long judicial experience, stressing keenness reflected the wise royal vision of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between various religions and cultures and highlighted Bahrain’s leading role at the civilisational and humane level, as well as its role to support the independence of the judiciary and its qualified cadres to enable them to play their vital role in promoting principles of justice and equality. throughout history in preserving freedom of religion, sects, coexistence and tolerance.

A preparatory meeting for “Guards of the Kingdom 1” drill convened in the presence of Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olym- pic Committee President, Roy- al Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman and Royal Guard Commander Brigadier HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, BDF Chief of Staff Lieu- tenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and the Royal Guard Special Force Commander Ma- jor Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Discussions focused on stages of the military exercise which comes within the frame- Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President, Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman and Royal Guard Commander Brigadier HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, accompanied by Supreme work of the BDF modernisa- Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman, Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President and Royal Guard’s Special Force Commander Major HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and a number of Royal Guard’s senior tion and development strategy officers, visited a BDF unit. HH Shaikh Nasser was briefed by the unit’s commander about the development plans, military preparation and training programmes implemented by the Royal Guard’s Special Force. in the field of training.

BDF Commander- Shura Council BDF Com- in-Chief Field Mar- Chairman Ali bin mander-in- shal Shaikh Khalifa Saleh Al Saleh re- Chief Field bin Ahmed Al Khali- ceived outgoing Marshal Shaikh fa patronised at the Iraqi Ambassa- Khalifa bin General Command dor Ahmed Nayef Ahmed Al Khal- headquarters an Rashid Al Dulaimi. ifa received at honouring ceremo- He praised the ef- the BDF’s Gen- ny for a number of forts of the am- eral Command, retired officers in bassador and his media figure tribute for their ef- contribution to and columnist forts during their boosting fraternal Said Al-Hamad. service at BDF. De- relations between The command- fence Affairs Minis- Bahrain and Iraq er-in-chief ter Lt.General Yusuf and wishing the praised Al-Ha- Al Jalahma also ambassador suc- mad’s effective attended the cer- cess in his diplo- media efforts. emony. matic duties.

Foreign Affairs Min- ister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khal- ifa received Presi- dent of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies, Dr. Omar Al Hassan. The minister praised the significant con- tributions of the Centre and its im- portant research and studies, which thoroughly exam- ine and analyse the latest regional and Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from Korean company Gaya Steel Works, headed by international de- Housing Minister Bassim Alhamer held a meeting with Deyar Al-Muharraq Chairman Abdulhakim Al-Khayyat, CEO Dr. Maher Al-Shaer and other Ibrahim Mahdi Hassan, its executive director for the energy sector. Hassan explained the activities and programmes of the company and velopments. officials. They discussed progress of work on Deerat Al-Oyoun development project, being carried out in partnership with the private sector. its desire to cooperate with the Electricity and Water Authority and the Sustainable Energy Unit in existing and future projects 14 Thursday, October 12, 2017

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Garner ‘stalks’ people on Instagram Los Angeles XXXX ctress Jennifer Garner got an Instagram account so she ctor Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe is set to could stalk people. make her official entrance into society at famed Debutante AThe 45-year-old uploaded her first Ball in Paris. The 18-year-old is scheduled to debut at the Bal image to the photo-sharing app in Ades Debutantes on November 25, according to the organisation. September. Ava, who is one of the six American debutantes out of a total “First of all I started Insta-stalking of 20, will wear a gown by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. She people, mostly ballerinas. But I’ve so will be accompanied by her escort, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh enjoyed watching dancers that I admire of Jaipur. from afar and feeling like I get a little Witherspoon and Phillippe’s oldest child will follow in the insight into their lives and so it just seemed footsteps of previous celebrity children including Robert Kennedy like, ‘OK that makes more sense to me’,” Jr’s daughter, Kyra Kennedy, Larry David’s daughter, Romy Garner told eonline.com. David, Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Sophia Rose Stallone as “I don’t have to go any deeper well as Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughters Scout and than I wanna go, I can kind of be Tallulah Willis. (TOI) in charge of it. So we’re having fun with it. It’s just my house,” she added. (IANS)

Los Angeles hor” fame actor Chris Hemsworth considers himself as the “luckiest guy in the world” because of his wife Elsa Pataky. “TThe 34-year-old actor is thankful to have Pataky in his life and says she is the “better partner”, reports etonline.com. Hemsworth, who has five-year-old daughter India, and three-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan with Pataky, said: “We got together, we fell in love, and then my career happened and it was all consuming. Thank God that she stuck through that period where I was Hugh Jackman focused on just that, you know? He added: “I think once I felt like, ‘Oh OK, I might October 12, 1968 work again and get another job’, I started to relax a bit and saw what’s more important about life is my wife and kids, and my wife in particular who “sacrificed everything Australian actor best known for playing Wolverine to kind of let me chase this crazy dream. (IANS) in the X-Men film series. His other credits include Prisoners, The Prestige, Les Miserables, Pan, Van Helsing, Eddie the Eagle and Australia xxx

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ctress Mandy Moore said she wants to keep her wedding to Taylor Goldsmith low- Akey. Reportedly, the 33-year-old actress said she attends a lot of lavish celebrations due to her work and hence she has decided to Los Angeles go private with her wedding. Garner ctor Mark Ruffalo “My job allows me to get dressed up, accidentally live-streamed and take pictures, and be the centre an audio portion of “Thor: of attention in a way that makes me ARagnarok” from the upcoming slightly uncomfortable. I’ve never films premiere. dreamed of emulating that in my ‘stalks’ Ruffalo, who plays the role real life.” of The Hulk aka Bruce Banner “So I think I’ll probably in the film, streamed some take the opposite route dialogues from the film on when it comes to getting people on Tuesday when he forgot to turn married. I don’t think off his Instagram live, reports I’m going to have a big, aceshowbiz.com. old affair. I think it will The actor went live on the be small, and quiet, and social media site earlier in the private,” said Moore. Instagram evening to give fans a closer However, wanting Los Angeles look at the red carpet. He then a contrast from her XXXX ctress Jennifer Garner got appeared to put his phone in work life is not the an Instagram account so she ctor Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe is set to his pocket while the app was only reason the ‘This could stalk people. make her official entrance into society at famed Debutante still running, with more than Is Us’ star wants a AThe 45-year-old uploaded her first Ball in Paris. The 18-year-old is scheduled to debut at the Bal 200 of his fans being on the toned-down day image to the photo-sharing app in Ades Debutantes on November 25, according to the organisation. stream. when she said ‘I do’. September. Ava, who is one of the six American debutantes out of a total The screen went black, “I’ve never dreamed “First of all I started Insta-stalking of 20, will wear a gown by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. She but fans could still hear about a wedding, or people, mostly ballerinas. But I’ve so will be accompanied by her escort, Maharaja Padmanabh Singh some dialogues from the a dress, or any of enjoyed watching dancers that I admire of Jaipur. film playing. The those details, and no from afar and feeling like I get a little Witherspoon and Phillippe’s oldest child will follow in the fans got to listen to judgement on women insight into their lives and so it just seemed footsteps of previous celebrity children including Robert Kennedy dialogues for about that do. I get it! I kind like, ‘OK that makes more sense to me’,” Jr’s daughter, Kyra Kennedy, Larry David’s daughter, Romy 10 to 15 minutes, of feel like I was always just Garner told eonline.com. David, Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Sophia Rose Stallone as with some of them who I was.” (TOI) “I don’t have to go any deeper well as Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughters Scout and commenting on how than I wanna go, I can kind of be Tallulah Willis. (TOI) long it would take before the actor in charge of it. So we’re having ended the broadcast. (IANS) fun with it. It’s just my house,” she added. (IANS)

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LEATHERFACE ( Horror / MY PET DINOSAUR (Action / SEEF (I) : Daily At: 10.45 Am + SAAR : Daily At: 10.45 Am + 1.15 Thriller ) Adventure / Family) 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + (11.15 Pm. Starring: Finn Jones, Stephen Starring: Joanne Samuel, David Pm Thurs./Fri.) Dorff, Nicole Andrews Roberts, Jordan Dulieu AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 6.15 + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.15 DANA: Timings: 11:00, 12:45 14 DANA: Timings: 10:30,12:15,14 (11.30 Pm Thurs/Fri) Am + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + :30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23:1 :00,15:45,17:30,19:15,21:00,22:4 AL HAMRA : Daily At: 6.00 Pm 11.45 Pm 5,01:00 5,00:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.45 + 4.45 RAJU GARI GADHI 2 (Telugu / THE SON OF BIGFOOT: 2D 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 8.45 Pm Action / Romance) (Animation / Comedy) Pm + 12.00 Mn + (12.30 Mn Starring: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Starring: Cinda Adams, Bob Thurs./Fri.) 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(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Your dreams may hold the key to your future financial success. Though the symbols that your unconscious sends could be obscure, it would pay you to try to make sense of them. You may have had experiences in the past that enable you to make practical decisions now, especially concerning money. Make a list of your insights and check them out. The primary focus today should be on romance (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) and commitment. Have you been thinking about getting married? If so, you could be surprised How to play: to learn that your significant other has been thinking the same thing. This could be the end Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each of a long period of uncertainty. It’s apt to prove row across, each column down and each 9-box square a very healing experience. Don’t be surprised if contains all of the numbers from one to nine. people tell you how attractive you look! Thursday, October 12, 2017 19 Spain´s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy z #PollToday attends a cabinet meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid Israeli spies ‘watched Russian US hack’ Washington government decided to stop sraeli spies looked on as using the Russian firm’s Spain Russian hackers breached software on its computers. KasperskyI cyber-security The Israelis are said to With recent developments software two years ago, US have notified the US, which do you think Spain is ready media report. led to the ban on Kaspersky to approve Catalonia’s The Russians were allegedly programs. independence? attempting to gather data on The New York Times said takes US intelligence programs, that the situation had been according to the New York described by “multiple people Times and Washington Post. who have been briefed on the Yes No Cant Say Israeli agents made the matter”. discovery after breaching the Classified documents are software themselves. reported to have been stolen Kaspersky has said it was from the home computer step to neither involved in nor aware of a US National Security of the situation and denies Agency (NSA) employee collusion with authorities. who installed Kaspersky’s Last month, the US antivirus software. (BBC) “Puigdemont’s doing what he’s always done, going down a path that will lead to situa- Catalan tions we don’t want to see in Catalonia in terms of economic More homes evacuated and social clashes.” Alfonso Dastis as California fires grow Spain’s Foreign Minister

Madriddirect rule panish Prime Minister France says declaration “illegal” Mariano Rajoy took the Paris be illegal and couldn’t in Sfirst step yesterday toward rance will not recognize any case be recognized,” the Deadly storms hits South suspending Catalonia’s Catalonia if it unilaterally ministry said. Africa’s coastal city political autonomy and ruling Fdeclared independence, Expressing concerns about the region directly to thwart a which it described as “illegal,” the situation in the Spanish push for independence. the country’s foreign ministry region, the ministry stressed He demanded that the said yesterday. “any solution to this internal regional government clarify “Any unilateral declaration crisis must be found within whether it now considered of independence by the the Spanish constitutional itself independent following Catalan authorities would framework.” (Xinhua) Wildfire is visible from a vineyard near Kenwood, California. a speech by Catalan president At least eight people were Los Angeles throughout Mendocino, Carles Puigdemont on election after activating the confusion created over its killed and a number of others he largest fires in Sonoma Napa and Sonoma counties Tuesday night. constitutional mechanism implementation,” Rajoy said were unaccounted for when and Napa counties on Wednesday, said Cal This requirement is allowing him to do so. in a televised address after a a severe storm hit the coastal continuedT to grow overnight Fire spokeswoman Lynne a necessary step before Puigdemont made a cabinet meeting to consider city of Durban yesterday, threatening more Tolmachoff. triggering Article 155 of the symbolic declaration of the government’s response. homes and prompting new Tuesday evening, the constitution, which would independence from Spain Without giving a specific Trump, top officials evacuations, authorities Tubbs fire that levelled much allow Madrid to suspend the on Tuesday night but then deadline for the Catalan discuss DPRK options said. of Santa Rosa in Sonoma region’s political autonomy. immediately suspended it government to reply, Rajoy Already, the fires have County had exceeded 28,000 Rajoy’s move could deepen and called for talks with the said: “The answer from The White House said that scorched more than 100,000 acres with no containment. the confrontation between Madrid government. the Catalan president will U.S. military leaders had acres and left at least 17 The Atlas fire in Napa Madrid and Catalonia but “The cabinet has agreed determine future events, in briefed President Donald people dead. Increased County had grown to 26,000 it also signals a way out of this morning to formally the next few days.” Trump on options regard- winds threatened to make acres and was 3per cent Spain’s biggest political crisis request the Catalan It is not yet clear if and ing the Democratic People’s containment of the fires even contained, Tolmachoff said. since a failed military coup government to confirm when the Catalan government Republic of Korea (DPRK) more difficult yesterday. Other fires ranging in size in 1981. whether it has declared the would answer the requirement nuclear issue. Fire officials anticipate from 1,800 to 21,000 acres The prime minister would independence of Catalonia, but it now faces a conundrum, northeast winds of 10 to 15 burned throughout the area be likely to call a snap regional regardless of the deliberate political analysts say. (Reuters) Sex with minor wife miles per hour, with gusts up and in surrounding counties. is rape: Indian SC to 35 to 40 miles per hour, (LATimes) India’s Supreme Court ruled Astronauts take a spacewalk that sex with a wife below 18 years of age amounts to rape, a landmark judgment aimed Challenging Tillerson to IQ to lubricate robotic arm at stopping child marriages. Washington test a “joke” from Trump wo astronauts aboard Washington “He has full confidence Tthe International Space Afghan airstrikes he White House said in the secretary of state, Station (ISS) have completed kill 15 insurgents TTuesday that an earlier they had a great visit earlier a spacewalk lasting about 6.5 Up to 15 Taliban fighters comment by U.S. President today and they are working hours to lubricate components have been confirmed dead Donald Trump about hand-in-hand to move the of the new latching end effector as Afghan aircrafts targeted challenging Secretary of State president’s agenda forward,” they installed in the previous militants’ hideouts in parts of Rex Tillerson to an “IQ test” she said. spacewalk on the Canadarm2 the eastern Paktia province was “a joke.” The remark was a robotic arm. “The President certainly response to a Forbes Expedition 53 Commander never implied that the interview with Trump Randy Bresnik and Flight secretary of state was not released earlier Tuesday, in NASA astronauts outside the International Space Station to For more, catch us Engineer Mark Vande Hei of incredibly intelligent, he which Trump commented grease the robot arm’s new hand. online at: NASA also replaced a faulty made a joke, nothing more on a recent revelation that camera system during the additional tasks, including module in preparation for www.newsofbahrain.com than that,” White House Tillerson had privately spacewalk on Tuesday. replacing a smudged lens cover a future wireless antenna /nobonline Press Secretary Sarah Sanders called his boss a “moron.” The astronauts also and removing two handrails installation, NASA scientists /newsofbahrain told a press briefing. (Xinhua) completed a variety of from outside the tranquillity wrote in a blog post. (IANS) 20 Thursday, October 12, 2017 SPORTS Thursday, October 12, 2017 21 Saudi groom leaves wedding after bride’s father insists she drive AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers Riyadh the ceremony. plaudits internationally to expand licensing facilities groom in Saudi Arabia The father’s request was and inside the kingdom last and develop the infrastructure walked out of his own made just minutes before the month. to accommodate millions of Awedding ceremony after the religious wedding ceremony King Salman’s decree, which new motorists, state media bride’s father insisted that his was set to begin, according to takes effect next June, is part said. daughter be allowed to drive Al-Marsd. of an ambitious reform push With more than half the after their marriage. The groom quickly rejected that runs the risk of a backlash country aged under 25, Crown The bride’s father had the request and walked out of from religious hardliners. Prince Mohammed bin demanded that his daughter the building, leaving his family US President Donald Salman, the king’s son and IndiaBengaluru, India confirm finals berthmidfielder Lam Ka Seng. get a driving license and a behind. Trump welcomed the decision the architect of the reforms, leeping giant’ India India broke the deadlock car when Saudi Arabia lifts He then asked his cousins as ‘a positive step toward is seen as catering to the woke up on Wednesday, in a fast counter, catching the its ban on women driving in to bring dinner to his fiancee’s promoting the rights and aspirations of youths. ‘Ssecuring their passage into the Macau defence unawares. Sent June 2018. family, but did not participate opportunities of women in Already viewed as the de 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the through by Jeje, Balwant - who The groom, who had agreed in the feast. Saudi Arabia’. facto ruler controlling all the United Arab Emirates with was subbed in at the start of the to a dowry of 40,000 riyals Last month, Saudi Arabia British Prime Minister major levers of government, a rousing 4-1 win against second half - was off in a flash ($10,666) as well as letting lifted its long-criticized ban on Theresa May hailed it as an Prince Mohammed, 32, is minnows Macau at the Sree and Chhetri went up through his soon-to-be wife continue women driving. The lift will go ‘important step towards seen as stamping out internal Kanteerava stadium yesterday. the other side. With the only working after getting married, into effect in June 2018. gender equality’. dissent before any formal A fourth straight win in the ‘keeper to beat, Balwant File photo of a woman in the driver’s seat of a was so surprised by the The historic decision to Saudi Arabia will use the transfer of power from his car in a showroom Group A saw the ‘Blue Tigers’ unselfishly relayed the ball to additional demand that he left allow women to drive won ‘preparatory period’ until June 81-year-old father. (DailyMail) cement a top-2 finish in the Chhetri who fired in past Ho qualifying round along with Man Fai in the 60th minute. a berth in the main draw of Macau were then done in Fans celebrating the victory the second oldest continental by an own goal, ten minutes football championship in the later. Holicharan Narzary world. India last played in came up with a probing cross the tournament in 2011 when from the right and Lam Seng’s they qualified after winning clearance ballooned into the Egypt’s the AFC Challenge Cup. This top right corner of the post. It is India’s fourth qualification Indian players celebrate their victory was cat and mouse from then after 1964, 1984 and 2011. made heavy weather of their formations. to a brilliant run by super sub after changing ends to soak on but India’s lack of finishing With over 4,000 fans world No. 182 opponents, who Macau troubled India till the Balwant Singh, who had scored up the pressure as the visitors denied them more goals to watching on a rainy day in put forth a brave challenge hour mark when skipper Sunil both the goals in the away leg attacked in tandem through showcase their superiority. football the Garden City, the hosts by playing some compact Chhetri gave finishing touches last month. It took a while Carlos Fernandes and nippy (TOI) New Delhi, India shish Nehra will end his 18-year international Uefa appoints Luis Figo Nehra career with the T20I against New Zealand on ANovember 1 at his home ground, the Feroz Shah Kotla. The 38-year-old Nehra was one of the few remaining as football advisor fans cheer active internationals among those who began their to retire career in the 1990s. He is also set to retire from domestic London Uefa president Aleksander cricket and the Indian Premier League, which played ormer Barcelona and Ceferin said: “Luis Figo was a key role in paving the way for his international Portugal striker Luis Figo a fantastic player who was comeback in 2016. Fhas joined Uefa as a football exemplary in the way he from all Through his career, Nehra had to fight injuries. It was advisor. conducted himself both on and World Cup a marvel he played as long as he did after 12 surgeries The 44-year-old’s role at off the pitch. and many other small setbacks. He often jokes that European football’s governing “He is a highly respected the injuries aren’t on his body, but that his body is body will include technical figure within the game and I forms of stuck somewhere among the injuries. aspects and laws of the game. am very pleased he is joining Nehra’s many comebacks and his During his 20-year playing our team. His tremendous awareness of his body is spoken of as career, which also included football experience will be a an example by his contemporaries. spells at Real Madrid and Inter very valuable asset to Uefa.” qualification cricket Despite all the injuries, he made Milan, Figo won eight league Figo joins former Germany comebacks at important junctures: titles and the Champions midfielder Nadine Kessler he was a World Cup winner in 2011 League. Luis Figo (file pic) and ex-Serbia midfielder and led India’s attack to the semi- “I believe I can have a “I have learned so much Dejan Stankovic, who started finals of the World T20 in 2016. positive influence in passing from football that I am now working at Uefa as football (espncricinfo) on my knowledge,” said the really looking forward to giving advisors earlier this year. 2000 Ballon d’Or winner. something back,” he added. (BBC) Cairo Some popular posts were “We thank you, Mohamed gypt’s football fans of the emotional reactions of Salah, for your dedication Ehave been celebrating family and friends, which have and loyalty throughout the 90 Nick Kyrgios fined for quitting match euphorically following the touched others in turn. minutes, you hero,” said well- London because he failed to get signed would quit against Johnson if country’s qualification for A video of Ashraf Eldib’s known actor Nabil al-Halafawy. ick Kyrgios has been off for a medical afterwards to he lost the tie-break. next year’s World Cup in celebration, posted by his fined $10,000 (£7,573) for prove he was unwell or hurt. After his opponent served Russia. daughter, has been retweeted ‘The dream’ Nunsportsmanlike conduct after The 13th seed had an ace on his first set point, Egypt’s thrilling 2-1 victory more than 20,000 times and For others, qualification was a he quit his first-round match at already been given Kyrgios walked over to shake over Congo on Sunday meant attracted a host of comments. boost for national pride. the Shanghai Masters. a point penalty hands. the team qualified for the first “I swear there’s nothing more “The country of Omar Kyrgios was booed as he left for an audible Umpire Fergus Murphy time in over a quarter of a dramatic than an Egyptian,” said Sharif, comedian Adel Emam, the court on Tuesday after he obscenity when asked the Australian if he century. one. To others, however, he was well-known Mohamed Salah. lost the first set on a tie-break he was heard to needed medical help before the It has sparked several viral “Every massri [Egyptian] dad.” The dream of 90 million against Steve Johnson. say he player walked off court to boos expressions of joy and patriotism [Egyptians],” renowned singer He had earlier received a from spectators. on social media, especially ‘You hero’ Mohamed Hamaki posted. warning for smashing two balls At the same tournament on Twitter where it has been President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi Team member Saad out of court in frustration at a last year he was fined mentioned thousands of times. congratulated the whole Samir also tweeted pictures line call. for his behaviour and Several top trending hashtags team and hailed their “heroic with his colleagues, saying: The Australian has also not banned. are related to the game, performance”. “Congratulations. Finally, Egypt been allowed to collect He later posted an Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates defeat- including “Dream of 90 million But it was the team’s forward, is in the World Cup. Egyptian his $21,085 apology to fans on social ing Congo during the 2018 World Cup [Egyptians]” and “Egypt to the Mohamed Salah, who gained people deserve this happiness. (£15,967) prize media, saying he had Group E qualifying soccer match at the World Cup”. the lion’s share of praise as he Proud to be part of this Ashish Nehra (file pic) money. Nick Kyrgios (file pic) been struggling before the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria. ‘Every Egyptian dad’ scored the team’s two goals. generation.” (BBC) Kyrgios was unable match with a stomach bug. to collect his prize money (BBC) SPORTS Thursday, October 12, 2017 21 AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers

IndiaBengaluru, India confirm finals berthmidfielder Lam Ka Seng. leeping giant’ India India broke the deadlock woke up on Wednesday, in a fast counter, catching the ‘Ssecuring their passage into the Macau defence unawares. Sent 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the through by Jeje, Balwant - who United Arab Emirates with was subbed in at the start of the a rousing 4-1 win against second half - was off in a flash minnows Macau at the Sree and Chhetri went up through Kanteerava stadium yesterday. the other side. With the only A fourth straight win in the ‘keeper to beat, Balwant Group A saw the ‘Blue Tigers’ unselfishly relayed the ball to cement a top-2 finish in the Chhetri who fired in past Ho qualifying round along with Man Fai in the 60th minute. a berth in the main draw of Macau were then done in the second oldest continental by an own goal, ten minutes football championship in the later. Holicharan Narzary world. India last played in came up with a probing cross the tournament in 2011 when from the right and Lam Seng’s they qualified after winning clearance ballooned into the the AFC Challenge Cup. This top right corner of the post. It is India’s fourth qualification Indian players celebrate their victory was cat and mouse from then after 1964, 1984 and 2011. made heavy weather of their formations. to a brilliant run by super sub after changing ends to soak on but India’s lack of finishing With over 4,000 fans world No. 182 opponents, who Macau troubled India till the Balwant Singh, who had scored up the pressure as the visitors denied them more goals to watching on a rainy day in put forth a brave challenge hour mark when skipper Sunil both the goals in the away leg attacked in tandem through showcase their superiority. the Garden City, the hosts by playing some compact Chhetri gave finishing touches last month. It took a while Carlos Fernandes and nippy (TOI)

New Delhi, India shish Nehra will end his 18-year international Uefa appoints Luis Figo Nehra career with the T20I against New Zealand on ANovember 1 at his home ground, the Feroz Shah Kotla. The 38-year-old Nehra was one of the few remaining as football advisor active internationals among those who began their to retire career in the 1990s. He is also set to retire from domestic London Uefa president Aleksander cricket and the Indian Premier League, which played ormer Barcelona and Ceferin said: “Luis Figo was a key role in paving the way for his international Portugal striker Luis Figo a fantastic player who was comeback in 2016. Fhas joined Uefa as a football exemplary in the way he from all Through his career, Nehra had to fight injuries. It was advisor. conducted himself both on and a marvel he played as long as he did after 12 surgeries The 44-year-old’s role at off the pitch. and many other small setbacks. He often jokes that European football’s governing “He is a highly respected the injuries aren’t on his body, but that his body is body will include technical figure within the game and I forms of stuck somewhere among the injuries. aspects and laws of the game. am very pleased he is joining Nehra’s many comebacks and his During his 20-year playing our team. His tremendous awareness of his body is spoken of as career, which also included football experience will be a an example by his contemporaries. spells at Real Madrid and Inter very valuable asset to Uefa.” cricket Despite all the injuries, he made Milan, Figo won eight league Figo joins former Germany comebacks at important junctures: titles and the Champions midfielder Nadine Kessler he was a World Cup winner in 2011 League. Luis Figo (file pic) and ex-Serbia midfielder and led India’s attack to the semi- “I believe I can have a “I have learned so much Dejan Stankovic, who started finals of the World T20 in 2016. positive influence in passing from football that I am now working at Uefa as football (espncricinfo) on my knowledge,” said the really looking forward to giving advisors earlier this year. 2000 Ballon d’Or winner. something back,” he added. (BBC) Nick Kyrgios fined for quitting match London because he failed to get signed would quit against Johnson if ick Kyrgios has been off for a medical afterwards to he lost the tie-break. fined $10,000 (£7,573) for prove he was unwell or hurt. After his opponent served Nunsportsmanlike conduct after The 13th seed had an ace on his first set point, he quit his first-round match at already been given Kyrgios walked over to shake the Shanghai Masters. a point penalty hands. Kyrgios was booed as he left for an audible Umpire Fergus Murphy the court on Tuesday after he obscenity when asked the Australian if he lost the first set on a tie-break he was heard to needed medical help before the against Steve Johnson. say he player walked off court to boos He had earlier received a from spectators. warning for smashing two balls At the same tournament out of court in frustration at a last year he was fined line call. for his behaviour and The Australian has also not banned. been allowed to collect He later posted an his $21,085 apology to fans on social (£15,967) prize media, saying he had Ashish Nehra (file pic) money. Nick Kyrgios (file pic) been struggling before the Kyrgios was unable match with a stomach bug. to collect his prize money (BBC) 22 Thursday, October 12, 2017 SPORTS Nadal, Federer ease through

Shanghai Masters Rafael Nadal Roger Federer

Shanghai Stadium before world number “It was a very quick match world number one in 2013. He finished off the contest Federer has won the Shanghai afael Nadal and Roger two Federer, to the delight of in all aspects,” Nadal, bidding Federer shows no sign with his 14th ace, setting title once, will face Italy’s Federer resumed his sizeable Chinese fan club, to end a year on top for the of giving up the chase but up a third round clash Fabio Fognini next. theirR battle for the year- got the better of fourth time in his career, said. had to battle hard against against Ukraine’s Alexandr Eighth seed David Goffin’s end number one ranking Nadal, who leads Federer ”If the year-end ranking Schwartzman -- letting slip Dolgopolov. hopes of qualifying for the with imperious victories to by 2,370 points going into the happens, it will be, I think, a a break in the first set to get “It was a good win, very ATP World Tour Finals reach the third round of the home straight of a season in very important achievement dragged into a tiebreak. happy with my first match,” suffered a blow when he lost Shanghai Masters Shanghai Masters yesterday. which the two old rivals have for me. The 36-year-old Swiss Federer said. “I knew he 7-6(4) 6-3 to Gilles Simon, Top seed Nadal extended shared out the game’s biggest “With so many years always had an extra shot in was dangerous. I could have while sixth seed Grigor his winning streak to 13 prizes, was unstoppable of difference I think it’s his locker though and, having closed the first set out earlier Dimitrov had to save match matches with a 6-2 6-1 against Donaldson and something very difficult. But taken the opener, broke serve but I started the second set points on the way to beating demolition of American Jared needed only 54 minutes to there remains work to do.” straight away in the second set very well.” Ryan Harrison 3-6 6-3 7-6(6). Donaldson in the Qi Zhong prevail. He last finished the year as to move towards victory. Spaniard Nadal, who like (Reuters) Maria Sharapova sails by Begu in Tianjin opener Tiajin, China head dominance of the Romanian some stunning winners, a not ive-time Grand Slam champion in the first round in Tianjin, which unsubstantial amount of unforced Maria Sharapova got off to a finally began after rain washed out errors came off of that wing as well. Fflying start at the Tianjin Open play on Tuesday. For example, a forehand yesterday, as she raced past No.9 Sharapova was thrilled to get unforced error by Sharapova gave seed Irina-Camelia Begu in her the win after the delays. “It’s Begu the first break point of the Stosur stuns opening match, by the score been a long wait for everyone, match at 3-3, and the Romanian of 6-4, 6-2. The former it hasn’t been easy,” she told the was handed the break via a double World No.1 had won press after her win. “I had a first fault. But powerful forehands by both of her previous practice outdoors, and then I think the Russian in the next game led to Radwanska meetings with it rained for 70 hours straight, a break of the Begu serve, evening Victoria Park, Hong Kong to an impressive Radwanska, Begu in straight unfortunately for the players.” the set again at 4-4. amantha Stosur recovered who turned defence into sets, and “The good thing about this Begu faltered in her next service from a set down to attack, winning the first break continued tournament is it has indoors, game as well, losing the last four Seliminate fourth seed of the match. Though Stosur her it’s pretty state-of-the-art, and points to hand a one-set lead to the Agnieszka Radwanska from tried her hardest to hit back, head- I trained at the National Tennis Russian, after Sharapova crushed the Prudential Hong Kong the Pole’s serve was seemingly to- Centre as well, which was very a service return for an untouched Tennis Open, winning 3-6, impregnable. Stosur came impressive,” Sharapova continued. winner on her first set point. 6-4, 6-0. out battling at the start of “So I was still able to maintain Sharapova finished the first set “I thought I was playing the second set, but the No.4 good practice sessions.” winning 83 percent of her first pretty well, and genuinely seed continued to dominate, Sharapova played serve points, and it seemed that she enjoying playing out breaking in the third game to aggressively off of would race through the remainder here,” said the Australian extend her lead. her forehand side of the match once she broke for a afterwards. “I felt like as the But the Australian broke throughout the 2-0 lead in the second set, when a match went on I kept getting straight back, using a match, as is her custom, crosscourt forehand was returned better and better.” blistering forehand to great and though that shot won outside the sidelines by Begu. She had to do it the hard way, effect, and held her serve to Maria Sharapova her numerous points with (wtatennis) though, dropping the first set edge in front. (wtatennis) SPORTS Thursday, October 12, 2017 23 Portugal end

LisbonSwiss winning runclear in the 78th minute but uropean champions he over-elaborated as he tried Portugal qualified for to get around Yann Sommer nextE year’s World Cup with and allowed the goalkeeper to a convincing 2-0 home win claim the ball. over Switzerland on Tuesday, The Swiss were cool and ending their rivals’ perfect comfortable for the first half record in Group B after an hour, stringing together some own goal by Johan Djourou neat moves in midfield, while set them on their way. Portugal were let down by With Bernardo Silva giving poor crossing and struggled to one of his best performances get the ball to Ronaldo. for his country, the Portuguese But after Silva had a rasping did not even need a goal drive tipped away by Sommer, from their captain Cristiano the hosts moved up a gear and Ronaldo as they pulled level went ahead with the help of on 27 points with Switzerland some defensive misfortune for and won the group on goal the visitors. difference. Eliseu fired in a low cross Djourou put the ball which Sommer parried, only through his own net four for the ball to ricochet off minutes before halftime and Djourou into the net. Andre Silva sealed the victory The hosts took control after in the 57th minute with his the break and scored again ninth goal of the campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Portugal vies with Stephan Lichtsteiner (L) of Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers Group B match with a superbly-worked goal. The Swiss had led the group A quick exchange of passes since beating Portugal 2-0 in in Lisbon, while Portugal had the defeat by Switzerland Switzerland will now enter the playoffs will be held next freed Silva on the right and Basel in their opening match in won their subsequent eight. was the only competitive a playoff over two legs with Tuesday. his low cross was turned in September last year and gone Aside from a penalty game Portugal have lost since another European group Ronaldo should have scored by Andre Silva at the second on to win all nine matches shootout defeat by Chile at the Fernando Santos took over as runner-up in November for a his 16th goal of the qualifying attempt to send the Estadio before Tuesday’s encounter Confederations Cup in June, coach in September 2014. place in Russia. The draw for campaign when he was sent da Luz into raptures. (Reuters) U-17 World Gouiri brace hands England through to the last 16 Cup 2017 France win over Japan Guwahati, India rsenal target Amine Gouiri struck a brace Aas France notched up a 2-1 victory over Japan to secure a pre-quarterfinal berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Wednesday. Gouiri scored in the 13th and 71st to lift the former champions into the knockouts, while Japan found a consolation goal through Taisei Miyashiro Amine Gouiri of France celebrates scoring a goal (Picture courtesy: FIFA) in the 73rd minute at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium. threat. took a big deflection off the Japan, though, still are in The Olympique Lyonnais France wall and flew just wide. contention from Group E youngster opened the scoring At the other end, Caqueret having hammered Honduras on the 13th minute, as he sent was unlucky not to see a long- (L-R) England’s Jadon Sancho, Rhian Brewster and Philip Foden celebrate after scoring a goal 6-1 in their tournament opener. a shot through the legs of Japan range strike hit the target ngland are through to the Kolkata. Despite a late rally with victories at the Under- The first goal came when goalkeeper Kosei Tani. before the break. last 16 of the Under-17 from Mexico, Steve Cooper’s 20 World Cup, the Toulon Gouiri unleashed a right-footer Despite falling behind, Japan The prolific Gouiri would WorldE Cup in India after a 3-2 side held on for the win. Tournament and European off from the left side of the box made their way back into score again just past the win against Mexico. England, who beat Chile Under-19 Championship. off a Maxence Caqueret assist. the contest and had created midway point of the second Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster, 4-0 on Sunday, have six points They also reached the final It was Les Bleuets that chances. half, as he finished off a Manchester City’s Phil Foden from two games and play Iraq of the European Under-17 caused the Japanese problems The best of those superb bit of inter-play with and Borussia Dortmund’s on Saturday in their final group tournament and the European in the early stages of the game, opportunities was a free-kick Yacine Adli in the Japanese Jadon Sancho had put England match. England youngsters Under-21 Championship semi- with Gouiri being the biggest from Keito Nakamura, which box. (PTI) 3-0 up after 55 minutes in have enjoyed a successful year finals. (BBC) Portugal end Swiss P23 winning run SPORTS 2424 Thursday, October 12, 2017 Messi lifts Argentina into World Cup berth Quito, Ecuador Ecuador scored in the opening minute. 62nd minute. After receiving the ball in ith Argentina’s hopes of Defender Javier Mascherano tried to space about 40 yards from goal, Messi qualifying for the World head away a long ball forward, but it carried the ball to the top of the box, CupW in jeopardy, Lionel Messi fell in the path of Ecuador’s Romario held off a shove from the defender and scored a hat trick when he was Ibarra, who played a headed one-two scooped the ball beyond the keeper’s needed most, rallying his with Roberto Ordonez at the top of the reach and into the net. country to a 3-1 win box before scoring past Sergio Romero. Colombia qualified for the World over Ecuador and The goal came just 38 seconds into Cup, while Peru reached the playoff a spot in the game after Willian scored in 35 after they shared a 1-1 draw. James Russia next second for Brazil against Venezuela two Rodriguez put Colombia in front in the summer. years ago. 56th minute, and at that point, Peru Argentina Argentina were level in the 11th were facing elimination, but Jose Paolo started the final minute as Messi pushed forward and Guerrero stepped up to score a free kick night of South laid the ball off to his left to Angel Di to equalize and push his team into fifth American qualifying Maria, who returned the pass for the place. (espn) in sixth place, with Barcelona star to roll in the equalizer. only the top four Seven minutes later, Messi put his qualifying for the World team ahead. Di Maria’s pass forward Cup while the fifth goes to was intercepted, but Messi took it off an intercontinental playoff the defender’s boot, ran in on goal against New Zealand. and sent a rocket into the But the win means top corner. Argentina will finish in Messi completed his hat third, and that books trick with his best of the them a place along with night in the Uruguay, Colombia and already-qualified Brazil, while Peru heads to next month’s playoff at the expense of Chile, who were eliminated. Argentina likely needed a win to avoid elimination, but they were behind immediately, as Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina’s players celebrate

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