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is Majesty King Ham- Had bin Isa Al Khalifa A great issued Royal Order 51/2019 calling the Shura and Rep- resentatives’ councils to convene for opening the second session of the fifth legislative term on Sunday, October 13, 2019. march Death toll mounts Baghdad

t least 104 people have to glory Abeen killed and more than 6,000 wounded in less than a week of unrest in Iraq, Govt’s priorities designed Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Saad Maan to fulfil citizens’ aspirations, said on Sunday on state TV. says HRH the Premier Maan said eight members of the security forces were the 2019 Government Forum among those killed and 51 The Premier held at the Isa Cultural Centre. public buildings and eight po- • During the forum, HRH the litical party headquarters had underscored the Prime Minister highlighted the been torched by protesters. importance of government’s continued com- At least 18 people were overcoming current mitment to develop the quality killed in clashes between an- challenges and working and efficiency of its services in ti-government protesters and order to support sustainable police in Baghdad on Satur- towards constructive development efforts. day night, according to police co-operation. HRH the Prime Minister fur- and medical sources. Protests, ther highlighted that enhancing the scale of which has taken The Crown Prince the efficiency of government authorities by surprise, have urges• public sector services and simplifying gov- come as the Cabinet has tried ernment procedures is central HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince at the Government Forum 2019. to appease public anger over undertakings to renew to meeting the aspirations of noted that the government is corruption and unemploy- their determination citizens, and is a true indicator steadfast in enhancing govern- ment with a new reform plan. to meet the needs and of the Kingdom’s progress and BD100m support for private sector ance and following-up on the aspirations of citizens. development. HRH the Crown Prince has directed the Ministry of Finance completion of various projects HRH the Prime Minister not- and National Economy to co-ordinate with the Ministry of against set milestones, using ed that the Kingdom of Bahrain, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Bahrain Chamber of Com- integrated electronic systems, Manama under the leadership of HM the merce, the Labour Fund ‘Tamkeen’, and National Banks to create which assist in determining the King, continues in achieving a BD100 million liquidity fund to restructure corporate financial achievements of these projects. is Royal Highness it’s desired goals and ambitions. commitments and further support the growth of innovative ac- He highlighted that the King- DON’T MISS IT Prince Khalifa bin Sal- HRH the Prime Minister em- tivity across key sectors. HRH emphasised that the government dom of Bahrain was able to Hman Al Khalifa, the phasised that government’s continues to support key economic sectors and support their overcome many regional and Prime Minister, and His Royal wide-ranging priorities are de- innovation. international challenges, be- More than 90 per Highness Prince Salman bin signed to fulfil the aspirations cause of its flexible economic Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown of Bahrain’s citizens, to build In this regard, HRH the Prime global competitiveness. policies, and its far-reaching cent of complaints Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- on recent achievements and to Minister noted that the King- HRH the Prime Minister then initiatives, which have main- 02 ‘redressed’ mander and First Deputy Prime ensure continued sustainable dom continues to capitalise on commended HRH the Crown tained and supported its sus- through Tawasul Minister, yesterday attended development. opportunities to enhance its Prince’s continued efforts in tainable development efforts. further developing government HRH the Prime Minister ex- system performance and service de- pressed his aspirations to con- livery. tinue building on the Kingdom’s ‘Developmental HRH the Prime Minister di- achievements, to ensure the projects, the basis rected all government execu- Kingdom’s leading regional po- for Kingdom’s tives to continue development sition. HRH the Prime Minister 03 efforts, and ensure an open concluded by commending the economic door policy to citizens in or - Government Forum, which has success’ der to understand their various contributed to the development needs. of ideas and policies that serve Carrefour signs The Premier then under - the government’s efficiency. scored the importance of over- HRH the Crown Prince high- agreement to coming current challenges and lighted that the public sector 04 help reduce food working towards constructive departments gathered at the waste co-operation based on an inno- Government Forum were there vative vision to further enhance to further strengthen confi - 210 fils (includes VAT) the Kingdom’s competitiveness, dence and renew their deter- noting the importance of meet- mination to meet the needs and ing the needs of citizens and aspirations of Bahrain’s citi- guaranteeing continued growth zens, in line with the Kingdom’s and a prosperous future for all. comprehensive sustainable de- The forum reviewed many developmental schemes initiated by the government. HRH the Prime Minister also velopment, led by HM the King. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 02 More than 90 per cent of complaints ‘redressed’ through Tawasul system The Tawasul System was launched by HRH the Crown Prince in 2014

Manama Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- awasul, the national mander and First Deputy Pre- complaints and sugges- mier had inaugurated the Ta- Ttions service, has been wasul system in 2014. very successful as over 90 per “Today, we have around 40 cent of the total 9,000 com - government entities using the plaints have been resolved. system. It is one platform that Mohamed Ali AlQaed, Chief electronically takes the com- Executive, Information and plaint or suggestion to the high- eGovernment Authority on the est authorities in the ministry or sidelines of the 2019 Govern- organisation. ment Forum told Bahrain News “And it goes direct to the di- Agency (BNA) that His Royal vision responsible for it until Highness Prince Salman bin there is a response for the per- HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince honour Shaikh Salman. HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince honour Shaikha Mai. Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown son complaining or giving sug- gestions,” he said. “Till to date we received around 88,000 to 90,000 com- plains and suggestions since the inauguration and the response is around above 90 percent, which is a very high and im - pressive rate. “The ones that are being re- warded today are almost 100 per cent respondent to the com- plains. We received in the past year only 5,000 complaints and suggestions and we managed to respond very quickly.” The Government Forum in its fourth edition comes at a very Dr Al Nuaimi receives the honour. HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince honour Mr Ahmed. important time and confirms the government’s responsibility and accountability to measure all the services to the public to maintain a high performance and high-quality services, he added. “So, this is a great mechanism that the government continues to do. The government gives us a great responsibility and attention to make this service at its top priority at all times.” President of Bahrain Author- ity for Culture and Antiqui - ties (BACA) Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa took Mr Al Zayani receives the honour. pride in BACA’s winning of the Customer Service Excellence Award for customer support for the second consecutive year at the forum. She extended thanks to HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince for the honour. She stressed BACA’s unrelenting ef- forts to activate communication with the public through social media networks. She pointed out BACA’s work teams’ contribution to draw- ing a positive image on cul - tural tourism in the Kingdom through professional responses and communication with the HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince honour Mr AlQaed. public.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). Upon arrival, HRH the Crown Prince was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the BDF’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqer Al Nuaimi, and a Uni Global Education Centre W.L.L. www.ugecentre.com number of senior BDF officers. www.ugecbahrain.com HRH the Crown Prince was [email protected] briefed on the BDF’s strategic +973 17344971, 32332746 plans to further strengthen its military operations and combat readiness. 03 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 big story

HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince with Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid and Foreign HRH the Ministry Premier Undersecretary with HRH Dr Shaikh the Crown Abdulla. Prince.

HRH the Crown Prince• highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in ‘Developmental projects, the basis streamlining the business registration process. • He highlighted for Kingdom’s economic success’ Bahrain’s efforts in accelerating development through a HRH the Crown Prince highlights welfare measures at Government Forum 2019 citizen-centred approach that is participatory dom’s achievements in the health and sustainable. sector, which include the ratifi- I thank the Kingdom cation of a new health insurance Manama law, the appointment of a board of of Saudi Arabia, directors for the heath insurance the United Arab fund, and the launch of the Na- is Royal Highness Emirates, and the tional Ambulance System, which Prince Salman bin State of Kuwait for has already reduced ambulance HHamad Al Khalifa, the their continuous response times at 8 locations, and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme support to the once completed will do so across Commander and First Deputy 13 locations. Prime Minister, yesterday gave Kingdom. HRH the Crown Prince an - a wide-ranging presentation on HRH THE CROWN PRINCE HH Shaikh Nasser, HH Shaikh Khalid and HH Shaikh Mohammed with other dignitaries at the event. nounced the launch of the Na- Bahrain’s progress and plans for tional Genome Project that aims the future at the Bahrain Govern- dom’s security, noting that stability sector increase their income by directives to expedite the comple- to introduce a genetic testing unit ment Forum 2019. is the cornerstone of development 4.3pc. tion of the infrastructure services at Salmaniya Medical Complex. Speaking at the forum, HRH the and prosperity. HRH also extended HRH went on to outline key so- for these new towns. The testing unit is set to collect Crown Prince stressed the impor- his thanks to the Bahrain Defence cioeconomic reforms that are un- HRH the Crown Prince affirmed 50,000 samples in the upcom- tance of advancing government Force and the Ministry of Interior derway, including a government that the Ministry of Housing has ing five years to establish a data- service delivery by enhancing for their selfless service. housing programme, which has 5,918 allocated a total of 6,000 new base that together with the use competition and embracing inno- HRH the Crown Prince also ex- completed the delivery of 25,000 Bahrainis have been units this year, and directed the of data science and technology vation in order to accelerate devel- pressed thanks and appreciation housing units. employed under the allocation of an additional 3,000 will improve the quality of health opment, in line with the vision of to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH the Crown Prince extend- National Employment housing units in East Sitra, as services. His Majesty the King. the United Arab Emirates, and the ed his thanks to the Ministry of Scheme. well as inviting the private sector HRH the Crown Prince then HRH the Crown Prince noted State of Kuwait for their continu- Housing for enhancing citizens’ to increase their contribution to provided an update on the King- that development projects that ous support to the Kingdom. confidence in the government’s the Kingdom’s housing delivery dom’s key infrastructure projects serve citizens, residents, inves- Speaking about the Fiscal Bal- ability to introduce housing de- Salman Town, and East Hidd. On process. that aim to support government tors and tourists are foundations ance Programme, which aims to velopments, such as Khalifa Town, this HRH the Crown Prince issued HRH also spoke of the King- service delivery and create quality for economic success, and key to achieve a fiscal balance by 2022, opportunities for citizens. HRH unlocking the ambitions of the HRH the Crown Prince noted that the Crown Prince added that the Kingdom and its people. the initial results were positive. Ministers stress efforts to provide best services expansion project of Bahrain In- HRH extended his appreciation During the first half of 2019, the Manama Transportation and Telecom- customers and all the citizens ternational Airport is set to open to His Royal Highness the Prime deficit fell by 38 per cent, non- munications Minister Kamal bin when they complain, when they in the first quarter of 2020. Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Sal- oil revenues increased by 47pc, ustice, Islamic Affairs and Ahmed Mohammed said the fo- suggest something,” he said. HRH the Crown Prince added man Al Khalifa, for patronising the oil revenues increased by 10pc, Endowments Minister rum is very important for the The Education Ministry was that temporary operations are to Government Forum 2019. and expenditure reduced by 14pc JShaikh Khalid bin Ali Al government. “All the government one of the ministries which were be extended to ensure safety and During the forum, HRH high- compared with the same period Khalifa affirmed that the citizen entities come together to share recognised for its Customer Ser- to make sure all services operate lighted Bahrain’s most important in 2018. HRH noted, most impor- is the core and the ultimate ob- their plans, issues and concerns, vice Excellence Award. at the required level. achievements, the progress of tantly, a 50pc non-oil growth rate jective of all the developmental and we can solve lots of issues Industry, Commerce and Tour- Later, HRH the Crown Prince strategic projects, and the results between 2008 and 2018. works that is being steadily im- from this event,” he said after re- ism Minister Zayed Al Zayani highlighted the progress of the of key economic indicators. HRH HRH the Crown Prince high- plemented. ceiving two awards for customer said that the ministry has re- Bapco Modernisation Programme also issued directives to launch lighted the progress of the Na- Shaikh Khalid added that the support via Tawasul. ceived the award of “Tawasul”, in addition to the progress of the wide-ranging development pro- tional Employment Programme, government forum is one of the “I am pleased today to receive for the third time in a row. development of Al Khaleej Al jects designed to increase their which is designed to make citizens vital platforms that contribute to two awards for the Ministry of “We are a service ministry, our Bahrain Basin, in preparation for contribution to the Kingdom’s the first choice of employment, enhancing the performance of Transportation and Telecom- communication with customers oil extraction. economic growth. noting that since its launch 3,082 the public sector in accordance munications. I think we are the and the private sector is impor- The Crown Prince announced HRH the Crown Prince com- companies from the private sector with the highest levels of coor- only ministry that received two tant in our work. We benefit from the near opening of the Line 6 memorated the 100th year an- have contributed to its success. dination, achieve strategic goals awards for Tawasul programme, their reactions to improve the Expansion Project that will make niversary of Bahrain’s police by The programme has employed a and continue to develop govern- which means that we are ex- level of service in the ministry,” Alba the world’s largest alumini- thanking them for their tireless total of 5,918 Bahrainis, and helped ment services in various sectors. cellent in interacting with our he said. um smelter and further enhance service in safeguarding the King- Bahrainis working in the private Bahrain’s competitiveness. HRH the Crown Prince outlined key development projects sup- ported by the GCC Development Fund and the injection of an addi- tional USD 5 billion over the com- ing period, which include: Turning to the business envi- ronment, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in streamlining the business reg- istration process, which included the launch of Sijilat 2.0 that has issued commercial registrations in a record time of 93 seconds, and the launch of Benayat, a stream- lined process for issuing building The Kingdom’s achievements in many sectors were stressed at the forum. Ministers, Undersecretaries and senior government officials attended the forum. permits within five days. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 04

HRH Crown Prince’s directives to set up liquidity fund praised Manama Fund (Tamkeen) and the na- responsibilities in invigorating tives of HRH the Crown Prince, tional banks to set up a liquidity the national economy. stressing that BCCI will contin- hairman of Bahrain fund worth BD100 million to He also added that the step ue its pioneering role to pro - Chamber of Commerce restructure the financial ob - aims to further strengthen joint mote the economic and trade The step aims to Cand Industry ( BCCI) ligations of companies in the action between the government movement in Bahrain. Sameer Abdullah Nass has private sector. further strengthen and BCCI and boost the con - He affirmed keenness of BCCI voiced appreciation of the com- The move came during joint action between structive role of the private sec- Board of Directors on maintain- mercial and industrial commu- a presentation by HRH the the government and tor in creating a true and active ing the chamber’s role as an nity in Bahrain of the directives Crown Prince in the opening BCCI and boost the partnership between both sides. active partner in the reform and of His Royal Highness Prince of the Government Forum 2019, constructive role of The fund, he noted, will un- economic development process. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, which convened yesterday un- doubtedly have a positive role He praised holding the Gov- Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme der the patronage of His Roy- the private sector. in tackling liquidity problems ernment Forum 2019, in line Commander and First Deputy al Highness Prime Minister MR NASS of the private sector establish- with the directives of His Maj- Premier, to the Ministry of Fi- Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al ments to help them persist and esty King Hamad bin Isa Al nance and National Economy Khalifa. grow. Khalifa, to continue the efforts to co-ordinate with the Min - The BCCI Board Chairman The BCCI Board Chairman towards achieving the King- istry of Industry, Commerce affirmed that the directives HRH the Crown Prince and the Premier, to the commercial sec- pledged the chamber’s full co- dom’s development goals and and Tourism, BCCI, the Labour reflect continuous support of government, led by HRH the tor to enable it to assume its operation to carry out the direc- citizens’ aspirations.

NIHR launches ‘Rights Last month ‘third hottest Challenges’ first contest Manama

he National Institu - DID tion for Human Rights Sept recorded’ since 1902 T(NIHR) has announced the launch of its “Rights Chal- lenges Contest” debut edition. KNOW During the month Bahrain had six days with maximum temperature exceeding 40C The enlightening contest will be co-organised by the National Institution for Hu- September since 1902 and ex- tember 2018 with a record of 31.4 man Rights and the Observa- The main tasks of the NIHR The lowest ceeded by September 2017 with C. tory Society for Human Rights • a record of 34.6 C and September The lowest temperature re- with the participation of con- are to focus on temperature recorded 1998, 2015 and 2018 with a record corded was 29.4 C set on the 16th cerned civic society organi- the promotion, was 29.4 C set on of 34.5 C. and 18th September at Bahrain sations on October 12 at the development the 16th and 18th The mean maximum temper- 59 International Airport, but 26.0 C NIHR’s Training Centre. and protection of September at Bahrain ature of the month was 38.6 C per cent was the mean was recorded on the 15th Septem- NIHR’s Secretary-general human rights. which is 2.1 C above the long- relative humidity ber at Durrat Al Bahrain. Yasser Ghanim Shaheen on International Airport. term normal and this goes on recorded for the month of The mean relative humidity this occasion said that the con- record as the fifth highest mean September. for September was 59 per cent test comes in implementation as a set of internationally-rec- The highest maximum temperatures for the whereas the mean maximum rel- of the National Institution’s ognised standards, concern- temperature• recorded in month of September since 1946 ative humidity was 77pc and the strategic plan to boost aware- ing the formation of national the month of September and exceeded by September 2017 mean minimum relative humidity ness and disseminate the cul- institutions for human rights, with a record of 39.1 C, September corded in Bahrain for September was 35pc. ture of human rights as per the the powers entrusted to them at Bahrain International 2018 with a record of 38.9 C, Sep- was 45.5 C occurred on 4th Sep- September 2019 was the sec- best standards. and the procedures governing Circuit was 47.5 C. tember 2015 with a record of 38.8 tember 2013 at Bahrain Interna- ond sunniest September since The main tasks of the NIHR their work. C and September 2001 and 2008 tional Airport. the sunshine records began in are to focus on the promotion, The NIHR is made up of Manama with a record of 38.7 C. The highest temperature 1968 whereby the monthly to- development and protection eleven members, including the During the month Bahrain had recorded in the month of Sep- tal hour of sunshine recorded of human rights, in addition Chairperson, Vice-Chairper- ahrain’s Meteorological six days with maximum temper- tember at Bahrain International was 337.4 hours and exceeded by to striving to consolidate the son, and personalities reputed Directorate (BMD) re- ature exceeding 40 C. Circuit was 47.5 C on the 1st Sep- September 2014 with a record of relevant values and awareness for their competence and in- Bported that the month of The highest temperature re- tember and at Durrat Al-Bahrain 339.8 hours. of such values, and ensuring tegrity, selected from adviso- September 2019 goes on record corded during the month was was 45.2 C in the same day. The Northwesterly to North- that these values are practiced ry bodies, academic and civil as the third hottest September 42.7 C which occurred on the 1st The mean minimum temper- erly winds accounted 52pc with freely and independently, in society organisations, trade ever experienced in Bahrain September at Bahrain Interna- ature of the month was 31.2 C gusts reaching 28 knots on the 7th line with the Paris Principles unions, social, economic and since 1902. tional Airport and this goes on which is 2.6 C above the long- September at Bahrain Interna- - endorsed by the General As- professional organisations, The mean temperature of the as the ninth highest maximum term normal and this goes on re- tional Airport. Easterly winds ac- sembly of the United Nations and personalities interested month was 34.4 C which is 2.0 temperature for the month of cord as the third highest mean counted 15pc of the observation. in its Resolution No for the in human rights issues, was C above the long-term normal September since 1946 at Bah- minimum temperatures for the Mist reported on the 18th Sep- year 1993. also taking into account the for September and this goes on rain International Airport. This month of September since 1946 tember. Visibility dropped to These principles form the representation of women in record as the third highest mean is same as 16th September 2015. and exceeded by September 2015 2,000 meters at Bahrain Interna- legal reference in the estab- which minorities are appro- temperatures for the month of The highest temperature re- with a record of 31.5 C and Sep- tional Airport. lishment of the Institution, priately. Carrefour signs agreement to help reduce food waste is involved in such a great ini- Carrefour will tiative, as it demonstrates our • continuous commitment to the provide left over environment and the welfare food items to the of our community, one of many foodbank, which will core values we believe in at Ma- then be delivered jid Al Futtaim. “The Conserving Bounties So- and redistributed ciety has a very diligent process to families and in collecting perishable fresh- individuals in need. food products everyday, while adhering to the highest hygiene TDT | Manama and safety standards. “As a leading retailer and a responsible corporate citizen, arrefour, which is oper- we are committed to reducing ated in Bahrain by Ma- food waste in the country and Cjid Al Futtaim, signed an this way supporting society and agreement with The Conserving create great moments for every- Bounties Society, to establish the one everyday.” first specialised foodbank in the Following the signing cere- Kingdom, to raise awareness mony, Shaikh Zeyad Al Khalifa on food safety and support the presented a Certificate of Ap- cause of reducing food waste in Shaikh Zeyad presents a certificate of appreciation to Mr Jerome Akel in the presence of other dignitaries. preciation to Carrefour Bahrain the country, while at the same to demonstrate their support for time helping those who need individuals in need. This initia- environment and the welfare of that will raise awareness on ra- Vice-Chairman of the Conserv- this initiative. it most. tive will help reduce the amount society. tionalising food consumption ing Bounties Society. The project will be rolled out in Carrefour will provide left of food wastage, while raising “We are looking forward to and the disadvantages of food Jerome Akel, Country Man- all Carrefour hypermarkets, with over food items to the foodbank, awareness on the importance of working together with Majid Al waste, which we aim to gradu- ager of Carrefour Bahrain at the Conserving Bounties Society which will then be delivered food security, and contributing Futtaim and hope to establish ally reduce with this initiative,” Majid Al Futtaim Retail, said, starting to collect various food and redistributed to families and to a positive impact on both the a strong, strategic partnership said Shaikh Zeyad Al Khalifa, “I am pleased that Carrefour items and fresh produce. 05 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 world

Egypt urges mediation in ‘deadlocked’ Nile talks

a new round of talks ended in reach an agreement”. Khartoum. Ethiopia however dismissed Egypt is concerned An impasse was reached after Cairo’s assessment of the latest • Ethiopia “rejected all the pro- negotiations. the huge dam will posals that take Egypt’s water “The allegation that talks end- severely reduce its interests into account,” the min- ed in a deadlock is completely water supplies istry added. false,” Ethiopian Minister for It said Ethiopia presented a Water and Energy Selishi Bekele Ethiopian foreign proposal that “lacked guaran- told reporters on Saturday. • tees” of the minimum water flow He said that “some progress ministry rejected as well as how to deal with pos- has been made” but acknowl- Egypt’s call for sible droughts. edged that there were “pending international mediation The Ethiopian foreign min- issues”. istry rejected Egypt’s call for Ethiopia’s foreign ministry The White House international mediation as “an said Egypt’s approach in the • unwarranted denial of the pro- talks was “another instance of had on Friday gress” of talks. a disruptive tactic it applied expressed “support” “It also goes against the con- to halt the hydrology, environ- for the negotiations sent and wishes of Ethiopia,” it mental and social impact assess- added. ment” of the dam. Ethiopia has said The Egyptian presidency Ethiopia has said the $4 bil- • called on the United States to lion dam will begin generat - the $4 billion dam will play “an active role” in the issue, ing power by the end of 2020 begin generating power invoking the need for an inter- and will be fully operational by by the end of 2020 national party to “overcome the 2022. deadlock”. Analysts fear that the three The White House had on Fri- Nile basin countries could be AFP | Cairo Ethiopia began constructing the Grand Renaissance Dam in 2012, but the project turned controversial when Egypt said it day expressed “support” for the drawn into a conflict if the dis- would severely reduce its water supplies negotiations, urging all sides “to pute is not resolved before the gypt has urged interna- put forth good faith efforts to dam begins operating. tional mediation over opia began constructing the er guaranteed by decades-old Ewhat it called “deadlock” Grand Renaissance Dam on the treaties. The Nile, which runs Its main tributaries in talks in Sudan over a massive Blue Nile in 2012. Egypt “called for the in - through 10 countries, is -- the White Nile and the dam under construction on the Ethiopia says the project is volvement of an internation- Africa’s longest river and Blue Nile -- converge in Nile River, sparking fresh ten- needed to provide electricity. al party in the Renaissance a crucial artery for water Khartoum before it flows sions with Ethiopia. But Egypt is concerned the Dam negotiations to mediate supplies and electricity KNOW WHAT through Egypt to the Negotiations between the huge dam will severely reduce between the three countries,” for all the countries. Mediterranean Sea. three countries have been at a its water supplies and says it the irrigation ministry said in 10 countries stalemate for years after Ethi- has “historic rights” to the riv- a statement late Saturday after

Second whistleblower in Pope blames Amazon fires on destructive ‘interests’ AFP | Vatican City Trump-Ukraine scandal The run-up to the three-week synod, or assembly, saw some comes forward: lawyer ope Francis opened a synod 260 events held in the Amazon Pyesterday to champion the region involving 80,000 people, Reuters | Washington Amazon’s poverty-stricken and in a bid to give the local popula- isolated indigenous commu- tions a voice in the document. second whistleblower, nities by condemning the de- Among those attending the Awith first-hand knowledge structive “interests” he blamed synod as an observer was Sister of President Donald Trump’s for the fires that devastated the Laura Vincuna, a missionary dealings with Ukraine, has region. trying to protect the territories spoken with the intelligence “The fire set by interests that of the Caripuna indigenous peo- community’s internal watch- destroy, like the fire that recent- ple in the Brazilian Amazon. dog, the lawyer representing ly devastated Amazonia, is not “Help us defend our mother- the official said yesterday. the fire of the Gospel,” he said land, we have no other home!” Mark Zaid confirmed in an before the bishops from the nine she said on Saturday. interview with ABC’s “This countries of the pan-Amazonian “Earth, water, forest: without Week” that the second offi- region and representatives of these three elements nobody cial, also from the US intelli- US President Donald Trump indigenous peoples. Representatives of the Amazon rainforest’s ethnic groups attended the synod can do anything,” she said on the gence community, has been “The fire of God is warmth with Pope Francis eve of the synod. interviewed by the inspector Trump’s own Republican Par- that attracts and gathers into Yesterday’s gathering comes general. Zaid represents the ty after he called on China on unity. It is fed by sharing, not as Brazilian President Jair Bol- first whistleblower who filed Friday to investigate Biden’s by profits. sonaro, a climate-change scep- a complaint involving a July son, who had business dealings “The fire that destroys, on tic, told the United Nations that 25 phone call Trump held with in China. the other hand, blazes up when the world’s media were lying Ukraine’s president in which Republican US Senators Mitt people want to promote only about the Amazon, and attacked he asked him to investigate a Romney, Ben Sasse and Susan their own ideas, form their own indigenous leaders as tools of Democratic rival, former Vice Collins all have expressed con- group, wipe out differences in foreign governments. President Joe Biden. cerns about Trump reaching the attempt to make everyone In his 2015 encyclical on ecol- The existence of the sec - out to foreign countries to help and everything uniform.” ogy and climate change “Laud- ond whistleblower followed him in his 2020 re-election The global spotlight has re- ato Si”, Francis denounced the stirrings of discontent within bid. cently been on the world’s larg- destruction of the Amazonian est rainforest, which is vital for rainforest in the name of “enor- the planet but is suffering from mous international economic its worst outbreak of fires in interests”. Saudi working on removing Sudan from US years, due in part to an acceler- The synod, which runs until ation in deforestation. October 27, will also reflect on terrorism list The working document for making official roles for women, Reuters | Dubai the synod denounced in scath- who already play a central part han, and prime minister Ab- ing terms social injustices and in the Amazonian Church. audi Arabia is working dalla Hamdok. crimes, including murders, and Of the 184 prelates at the syn- Son removing Sudan from Saudi is also working on in- suggested a Church action plan. od, 113 hail from the Amazoni- the United States’ list of state itiating investments in Sudan “Listen to the cry of ‘Mother an region, including 57 from sponsors of terrorism, a for- and improving existing pro- Earth’, assaulted and serious- Brazil. eign ministry tweet said on jects, the tweet said, adding ly wounded by the economic Others taking part include 17 yesterday. that Sudan is working on sup- model of predatory and ecocidal representatives of Amazonian The tweet comes following a porting Saudi in international development... which kills and indigenous peoples and ethnic visit to Riyadh by the head of forums, providing an environ- plunders, destroys and devas- groups, and 35 women -- who Sudan’s transitional sovereign ment for investment and ex- tates, expels and discards,” the will not have the right to vote council Abdel Fattah al-Bur- panding its agricultural sector. 80-page document said. Pope Francis has denounced the destruction of the Amazonian rainforest on the final document. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 06 Petrol bombs, tear gas rock Hong Kong

Protesters yesterday Video of mainlander assaulted chanted• “Hong Kongers, sparks outrage in China revolt” and “Fight Hong Kong for freedom, stand with Hong Kong”

Handed out face masks• to encourage people to defy the ban

Tore up pavements bricks• to use as ammunition

Hong Kong may • Two men fight during a clash between Beijing supporters and anti-government have lost as much as protesters in Hong Kong’s North Point district $4 billion in deposits to rival financial hub ideo of a Chinese office knocking off his glasses. Singapore from June Vworker being punched by a The clip has gone viral in through August Hong Kong democracy support- mainland China, where news er as a crowd chanted “go home” about Hong Kong is strictly cen- A taxi driver was beaten up and his vehicle trashed after he drove into a crowd of protesters, injuring two women has caused outrage on the main- sored. Reuters | Hong Kong land, highlighting widening po- One version of the video on the marchers. larisation in the financial hub. the Twitter-like Weibo platform ong Kong police and Hong Kong court rejects Some roads clogged with pro- Footage shot by both re - describing the attacked JP Mor- protesters clashed yes- testers resembled a field of flow- porters and protesters showed gan worker as “very brave”, had Hterday as tens of thou- mask ban challenge ers, with thousands of colourful a white-shirted man being received more than 11.2 million sands marched through the umbrellas. Umbrellas are a sym- punched repeatedly outside the views and 91,000 likes by Sun- central city wearing face masks AFP | Hong Kong bol of an earlier pro-democracy entrance to JPMorgan by a single day morning. in defiance of colonial-era emer- movement, but were being used masked protester on the side- Comments were filled with gency powers which threaten Hong Kong court rejected on Sunday simply to keep off lines of a rally in Hong Kong’s anger towards Hong Kongers. them with a year in prison for Aon Sunday a challenge to the rain. commercial district on Friday. “Just because he speaks Man- hiding their faces.Police fired an emergency law criminalising Protesters handed out face Bloomberg News reported darin and thinks ‘we are all Chi- tear gas and baton charged protesters wearing face masks . masks to encourage people to that the man worked for the nese’, why should he be punched protesters in several locations, Pro-democracy lawmakers defy the ban. One masked pro- American bank, which said it and have his glasses knocked while some protesters threw went to the High Court on tester carried a mask-wearing was boosting security outside off?” asked one commentator bricks and petrol bombs at po- Sunday seeking an emergen- “Buzz Lightyear” doll from Walt its offices in an internal memo under the name Aubrey. lice, as night began to fall on cy injunction against the ban, Disney Co’s “Toy Story” anima- sent to staff. “You have to pull up the Hong Kong. arguing the emergency pow- tion film. It is not clear how the alterca- roots (of Hong Kong) and leave After hours of marching in the ers bypassed the legislature A branch of China Construc- tion started. nothing behind. They have had rain on Hong Kong island and and contravened the city’s mi- tion Bank (Asia) near Prince Footage begins with the man, enough tolerance,” another add- across the harbour in Kowloon, ni-constitution. Masked protesters attend a rally in Edward station was vandal - who speaks Mandarin, sur - ed. in what were largely peaceful But a senior judge dismissed central Hong Kong ised yesterday with “No Chi- rounded by media photogra- Some comments hit out at a rallies, police began to try and their injunction demand. na” sprayed on it’s wall. Wan phers as an angry crowd chants photographer who appeared to disperse the crowds. Lam has defended her use of “The anti-face mask law is the Chai station, closed with a neon “go back to the mainland”. block the door to the office to Police said protesters were the emergency powers and said first step,” Hosun Lee, a protest- sign saying serious vandalism, He makes his way through the take pictures. participating in unlawful assem- that she is willing to issue more er in Causeway Bay, told AFP, had a protester sheet draped press scrum to the door of his Authorities also remove vi- blies, blocking major roads, and executive orders if the violence saying he feared more laws un- over it which read: “this way to office building before turning to ral videos on social media that ordered protesters to leave im- continues. der the emergency order were HELL”. the crowd and shouting “We are are sympathetic to the protests, mediately. “We cannot allow rioters any on the way. Protesters tore up pavements all Chinese”. but tend to allow footage that “Members of the public are more to destroy our treasured Protester demands include bricks to use as ammunition Shortly after a masked man reflects poorly on the pro-de- advised to stay indoors and keep Hong Kong,” Lam said in a an independent inquiry into the against police, who in return ba- punches him multiple times, mocracy movement. their windows shut,” the police stony-faced video statement on police, an amnesty for the more ton charged and pepper sprayed said in a statement. Saturday. than 2,000 people arrested and fleeing protesters. Authorities had braced for two But protesters have vowed to universal suffrage -- all requests Friday night’s “extreme vio- major protests yesterday, fearing keep hitting the streets. rejected by Lam and Beijing. lence” justified the use of emer- a recurrence of Friday night’s gency laws, Beijing-backed Lam violent protests which saw the our anger and more will peo - nese-ruled city into its worst said on Saturday, but the laws Asian financial centre virtually ple come on to the street,” Lee, political crisis in decades and have sparked further violent shut down the next day. a university student wearing a pose the biggest popular chal- protests. Only hours after Hong Kong’s blue mask, said on Sunday, as he lenge to Chinese President Xi The current “precarious situa- embattled leader Carrie Lam marched on Hong Kong island. Jinping since he came to power tion”, which endangered public invoked emergency powers last “We are not afraid of the new six years ago. safety, left no timely solution used more than 50 years ago, law, we will continue fighting. Protesters yesterday chant- but the anti-mask law, Matthew mask-wearing protesters took We will fight for righteousness. ed “Hong Kongers, revolt” and Cheung, Hong Kong’s chief sec- to the streets on Friday, setting I put on the mask to tell the gov- “Fight for freedom, stand with retary, wrote on his blog on Sun- subway stations on fire, smash- ernment that I’m not afraid of Hong Kong”, as riot police day. He urged people to oppose ing mainland China banks and tyranny.” monitored them from overhead violence ahead of grassroots clashing with police. Hong Kong’s four months of walkways and footbridges, some district council elections set for A Beijing supporter fights with an anti-government protester inside a shopping mall in Kowloon Bay “The anti-mask law just fuels protests have plunged the Chi- taking photographs and filming Nov. 24. Six elephants drown after slipping off waterfall in Thai park Bangkok ly distressed. Parks department ix wild elephants drowned spokesperson Sompoch Ma- Safter slipping off a waterfall neerat said it was unclear what in northeast Thailand, author- caused the accident. ities said Saturday, with two “No one knows for sure the others saved after they became real cause of why they fell, but stranded while apparently trying there was heavy rain there last to rescue one of those that fell night,” he said. into the current. The waterfall was closed to Officials in the northeastern tourists as the rescue took place. Khao Yai national park were Elephants are Thailand’s na- alerted to elephants “crying” tional animal and live in the wild for help at 3am, the Thai Depart- in parts of the country, but their ment of National Parks, Wildlife numbers have dwindled to only and Plant Conservation said in a Two other elephants were later rescued Park authorities found six dead elephants at the bottom of the waterfall a few thousand. statement. Deforestation has pushed the Hours later they found six had apparently attempted to above the churning waters. the pair stood. and give them the strength to wild population into closer con- bodies at the bottom of the gush- save one of those that fell, but Video showed another of the Park officials tossed food laced climb back up into the forest. tact with humans in recent dec- ing Haew Narok (“Hell’s Abyss”) they found themselves trapped hulking animals struggling des- with nutritional supplements in They later said the two had ades and away from their natural waterfall. Two of the elephants on a thin, slippery sliver of rock perately to get back up to where an attempt to boost their energy been rescued but were extreme- habitats. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 07

Philippines’ Duterte reveals new health problem North Korea says no talks Manila hilippine President Rod- Prigo Duterte has disclosed that he suffers from an auto- unless US ends hostilities immune disease that can po- tentially have serious compli- AFP | Seoul cations, the latest condition for a leader whose health has been orth Korea said yester- Xi , Kim hail subject to speculation. day it has “no intention” ‘immortal’ Duterte, 74, was the oldest Nto continue nuclear relationship person to be elected president talks unless the United States of the country and questions takes steps to end hostilities, a about his health have swirled Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte day after negotiations in Swe- since taking office in 2016. den broke down. His occasional skipping of His administration gives out The discussions in Sweden events and meetings, as well very little information about followed months of stalemate as him discussing his ailments, his health and consistently following a February meeting has only added to the specu- says the president is in good between the North’s leader lation. shape. Kim Jong Un and President North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Duterte revealed the condi- Duterte himself, however, Donald Trump, and came after and Chinese President Xi Jinping tion, myasthenia gravis, at an has discussed his ailments in Pyongyang’s defiant test of a exchanged letters appearance before the Philip- his frequent, rambling speech- sea-launched ballistic missile pine community late Saturday es. In October 2018 he told an on Wednesday. Beijing during a visit to Russia. audience how he was awaiting The North walked away from Security was tight for talks between the US and North Korea in Sweden “One of my eyes is smaller. It the results of a cancer screen- the Sweden talks saying it was hinese President Xi Jin- roams on its own,” he said, ac- ing. disappointed at the lack of “new Agency, the spokesman warned hour discussion. Cping has promised to cording to a transcript released His comments sparked im- and creative” solutions offered that their “dealings” may imme- The United States accept- promote a “long-term, sound Sunday by his office. mediate concern and specula- by Washington, although the US diately end if the US sticks to its ed host Sweden’s invitation and stable” relationship with “That’s myasthenia gravis. tion, but days later he said the insisted it was willing to meet old playbook. to resume talks in two weeks’ North Korea, state news agen- It’s a nerve malfunction. I got tests had come back negative. again in two weeks. “The fate of the future DPRK- time, State Department spokes- cy Xinhua said yesterday, as it from my grandfather,” he Duterte has also said pre- But a spokesman at the US dialogue depends on the US woman Morgan Ortagus the two countries mark 70 added. viously that he suffers from North’s foreign ministry said attitude, and the end of this year said. years of diplomatic relations. The condition causes muscle daily migraines and ailments Washington’s claims about an- is its deadline,” he added. Ortagus added in a state - North Korean leader Kim weakness, and can result in including Buerger’s disease, other meeting was “unground- ment that the US “previewed a Jong Un also sent a message drooping of eyelids, blurred an illness that affects the veins ed”. ‘Good discussions’ number of new initiatives” that to Xi saying their countries’ vision as well as weakness in and the arteries of the limbs, “We have no intention to hold In Stockholm, the nucle - would allow progress on the “invincible friendship will one’s extremities, according and is usually due to smoking. such sickening negotiations as ar-armed North’s leading nego- statement reached in Singapore be immortal on the road of to the US National Institutes He has cited his ill health as what happened this time before tiator, Kim Myong Gil, blamed at the first Trump-Kim summit accomplishing the cause of of Health. the reason for skipping events the US takes a substantial step to the US for not giving up their last year. socialism,” said Pyongyang’s The condition can generally during summits abroad. make complete and irreversible “old attitude” which led to talks The two leaders adopted a state news agency KCNA on be managed with treatment, The president, known for his withdrawal of the hostile policy ending “without any outcome”. vaguely worded document on Sunday. but up to 20 per cent of people deadly crackdown on drugs, toward the DPRK,” he said using But Washington called the the “complete denuclearisation North Korea was among the who have the disease experi- also revealed in 2016 that he the acronyms of the North’s of- talks “good discussions”, saying of the Korean peninsula” at first countries to recognise the ence at least one “crisis” that used to take fentanyl, a pow- ficial name. the comments by North Korea their first summit in June last People’s Republic of China af- requires them to use a venti- erful painkiller, because of a In a statement carried by the did not reflect the content or year, but little progress has since ter it was founded in 1949. lator to help breathe, the NIH spinal injury from motorcycle North’s Korean Central News the spirit their eight-and-a-half- been made. said. accidents.

A 70-year-old biking grandma conquers Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’ Reuters | La Paz

olivia´s “Death Road” might Bseem an odd place for a sep- tuagenarian grandmother on two wheels. The world´s most dangerous road spirals skyward nearly 11,000 feet, from the country´s lowland jungles to the snow- capped peaks of the Andes. Fog, rain, rockslides and sheer cliffs are main attractions. The road has likely claimed thousands of lives. But for 70-year old Bolivian Mirtha Munoz, the oldest ever competitor in Bolivia´s 60 km (37 mile) Skyrace, an extreme bike racing competition, it was a natural extension of a passion Munoz shows her medals at home Munoz during a training Competitors in action during the Sky Race she picked up years ago. Munoz took up biking on the advice of her family and a psy- chologist friend after her son died unexpectedly. “He told me ... the bike could help me get through my pain, and to rebuild,” she said. Saturday´s race was a pinnacle achievement, no pun intended. “It´s a vertical climb, you go up and up and there´s no rest,” she told Reuters upon finishing the race. Munoz, one of the race´s founders, says she enjoys more low-key bike-riding with her six grandchildren, though admits she hopes the eldest, now ap- proaching 18, will soon follow in her tracks.

Mirtha Munoz a 70-year-old runner participates in the Sky Race, Bolivia’s toughest cycling competition - Bolivia Skyrace - Yolosa, La Paz, Bolivia WHEREVER YOU GO, NO QUOTE MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER, OF THE ALWAYS BRING YOUR OWN DAY SUNSHINE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 ANTHONY J. D’ANGELO Amid the Brexit mess, British royals deserve a break The UK cannot afford to have a damaged monarchy and an ineffective government at the same time

GAVIN ESLER a sister, a human being. ble chance of succeeding. But it Personally I think the climate change, with some alleg- ry was second only to Queen One of those who fear histo- is the fact that the case is being British get a reasonable ing a degree of hypocrisy since Elizabeth II, his grandmother, n August 31, 1997, at Pont ry could repeat itself is Diana’s brought at all which is so aston- they travel by air including oc- and was most popular among de l‘Alma in Paris, some- younger son, Prince Harry. He ishing. It sends the strongest bargain out of most of casionally by private jet. younger millennials. Othing in Britain changed is both angry and protective of possible signal that the prince is the key royals for the Personally I think the British In his famous work The Eng- utterly. Diana, Princess of Wales, the American woman closest trying to push back at the media, goodwill they bring. Even get a reasonable bargain out of lish Constitution of 1867, pub- died in a car crash. So did Dodi to him now, the mother of his as he himself puts it, because of the tabloids cannot expect most of the key royals for the lished at the height of British Fayed, the son of the Egyptian child, his wife, Meghan, Duch- the “human cost to this relent- them to visit South Africa goodwill they bring. Even the power and with Queen Victoria businessman who owned Har- ess of Sussex. She is now being less propaganda”. He has re - by paddling a canoe. tabloids cannot expect them to on the throne, Walter Bagehot rods department store in Lon- pursued by some newspapers portedly also begun legal action visit South Africa by paddling wrote that the monarch repre- don. Diana was 36 years old. It and paparazzi. The prince has against the owners of the Sun, a canoe. But that is beside the sented the “dignified” part of was an event shocking in itself begun what is being described the defunct News of the World point. the unwritten constitution while and even more shocking for the as an unprecedented attack on and the Daily Mirror, in relation Princess Diana’s death was governments represent the “effi- tremors it sent through the Brit- the tabloid “press pack” which to alleged phone-hacking. a watershed for the monarchy. cient” part. The role of the mon- ish political system and mon- he says has “vilified her almost It is difficult not to have sym- According to royal advisers I arch was to “excite and preserve archy. daily for the past nine months”. pathy with what Prince Harry spoke to at the time and subse- the reverence of the population”. For some, Princess Diana was Prince Harry writes: “I’ve seen has written. I confess I do not quently, it made them open up a Most people would agree that gold dust. Stories about her – what happens when someone read tabloid reports about the bit – eventually. Until 1997, in the in 2019 the queen has been suc- true or otherwise – sold news- I love is commoditised to the royal family, but there is a big But Prince Harry, in the jargon, words of former British prime cessful in that role. Bagehot also papers and books. Her personal point that they are no longer issue here which journalists has “stepped on his own story”, minister Benjamin Disraeli but said that governments were re- life had become public property, treated or seen as a real person.” worldwide – and the family it- blowing the good public rela- quoted to me by one royal staff- sponsible for those parts of the at least as far as tabloid newspa- The couple started legal ac- self – must face. In the world of tions off the front pages with his er, the royals had followed the constitution through which the pers were concerned. She died tion through the British law firm 24 hour news and internet trolls, anti-media diatribe. Moreover, rule “never complain and never country “works and rules”. as she had lived for many years, Schillings against The Mail on where must we draw the line there is legitimate royal report- explain”. Since Diana’s death, With the uncertainty around hunted – pursued by paparazzi. Sunday and its owners Associ- between legitimate interest and ing. The couple have spent £2.4 they have explained a bit more Brexit, the government neither They knew that one good pic- ated Newspapers. He alleges the hateful gossip? million refurbishing their home, and complained a bit more too “works” nor “rules” efficiently. ture or exclusive story might misuse of private information, The couple have been in South Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, – through their advisers. Never- I suggest newspapers should make them thousands of pounds. infringement of copyright and Africa and, given Meghan’s Afri- a “cottage” set in 33 acres of theless, Prince Harry’s interven- give the royals a break. Right These events are worth remem- breach of the 2018 Data Protec- can-American heritage and her grounds, with the bills picked tion is extraordinary. Some claim now we cannot afford anoth - bering now because this was not tion Act. The merits of this case bonding with people of all races up by taxpayers. There has also it is unwise. But in the British er institution to be damaged by just the death of a princess. It can be debated, although some and backgrounds, she has re - been widespread reporting on popularity contest, according to carelessness and stupidity – as was also the death of a mother, lawyers think he has a reasona- ceived hugely positive coverage. the Harry-Meghan interest in pollsters YouGov (2018), Har- well as tabloid greed and spite.

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TWEETS4 royals deserve a break 01 outcomes to Iraq’s crisis? The UK cannot afford to have a damaged monarchy and Protests have rocked the country as people call for political change an ineffective government at the same time MINA AL ORAIBI oly over the use of arms and rein- state the Iraqi state. Established he thing about being raq’s political system is bro- in 1921, the Iraqi army is the only Ta US Senator is that a ken. The government in Bagh- remaining state institution that six-year term is deliber- Idad has not delivered on key is as old as modern-day Iraq and ately designed to insulate governance needs, provided basic embodies the national sentiment members from the short- services or ensured the safety of that many young protesters are term repercussions of its citizens. This is the principal calling for. The respected head any single vote, no matter reason that has pushed thousands of the counter-terrorism unit that how significant the blow of protesters on to the streets of was removed by Prime Minister back may be. several Iraqi cities and garnered Abdel Mahdi and became a cata- @mikiebarb the support of millions. In addi- lyst for the protests, Abdulwahab tion to these grievances, there is a Al Saadi, has been named as a sense that Iraq’s national identity possible nationalist leader who 02 and the ties that bind Iraqis to- has proven his credentials in the gether are more important than fights against ISIS and corruption. the divisive politics of sectarian- But military coups rarely go as ism and ethnic divides that politi- planned and protecting a civilian cians have used to rule the coun- order with the peaceful transfer try over the past 16 years. The of power is not to be undermined. demonstrators are largely Iraqis Or there is a fourth option, coming of age and the current which calls for a long, tedious ust to be clear, Pom- political system is all that they yet vital overhaul of the political Jpeo is either inten- have known. Most of them cannot system. An interim government tionally lying or believ- remember the days of Saddam that would oversee a national ing an insane debunked Hussein, and many were not even is expected to rise. But even if People will not accept regular security forces. With dialogue, with a clear mandate conspiracy theory. Either born under his rule. this violent government reaction nearly 100 protesters killed, to weed out corruption and dis- way, that makes him an Protesters have been chanting succeeds in breaking the protest another “musical chairs” and 4,000 injured, the govern- arm militant groups, could be a ineffective Secretary of for days for a dignified life, a re- movement, it will inevitably re- exercise of shuffling the ing class could be veering to - government of national salvation. State for the country and jection of sectarianism and call- occur at a later time. And another representatives of the same wards this option. Such a path Respected military figures and he should be fired. ing to end Iranian interference election, another government political cliques. could easily lead to the protest civil society activists would have @neeratanden in the country. “I will die a mar- born out of horse-trading won’t movement going underground to be included in such an interim tyr rather than live undignified”, solve the deep-rooted troubles of and forcing young, unemployed government. In the end a presi- “my salary is $8 dollars a month”, the country. and frustrated young men to dential system, secured by checks “not Sunni, not Shia, we reject Iraq faces four possible out- have no option but to pick up and balances, should emerge to 03 your sectarianism’ are among the comes after this tumultuous arms against the state. This type bring the nation together. chants of young Iraqis. week. One scenario is to postpone of scenario played out in oth - People are tired of the status Their anger is not directly sole- dealing with the root causes of er Iraqi provinces, especially quo based on sects and religious ly at the current administration the crisis in the country – includ- Al Anbar and Nineveh. Popular affiliation. The leadership of or its Prime Minister Adel Ab - ing a failed constitution, patron- discontent was manipulated by Iran-backed Shia Islamist po - del Mahdi. It is more generally age systems based on money and armed groups who played on litical parties is under intense aimed at a system that continues arms – and to repeat the mistakes a resentment towards the gov- scrutiny. Meanwhile, the rule of federal judge has to produce weak governments of having a new election cycle. ernment and this could happen other political parties that claim Aordered the White election after election, as leaders This will only result in politicians more of the same. again. Such a course could lead to speak for specific sectarian House to preserve a wide are beholden to political deals jockeying over posts in a new The second scenario is of a to major civil unrest and serves or ethnic groupings, rather than range of evidence about ensuring various political parties government and delivering the rapid outbreak of violence, with no one except armed groups and the country as a whole, has been Trump’s dealings with have a piece of the pie, with none same failed outcomes as they greater involvement of militias their supporters. rejected. People will not accept foreign leaders, including going to its citizens. have in the past decade. This and irregular forces confront- A third scenario that many of another “musical chairs” exer- his interactions related to Any observer of Iraqi politics option is doomed to fail. Emp - ing civilians. The Iraqi security the older generation and some cise of shuffling the representa- Ukraine that have fueled could tell it was only a matter ty promises of ‘anti-corruption apparatus is not one of police younger Iraqis find appealing tives of the same political cliques. an impeachment investi- of time until resentment and crackdown’ and ‘reform’ are no and army alone. The number is that of a military coup d’etat. Whether those in power have the gation in the House. frustration flared up. In the re- longer acceptable to most young of security groupings, with dif- Harking back to the old days of foresight and political courage to GAVIN ESLER a sister, a human being. ble chance of succeeding. But it Personally I think the climate change, with some alleg- ry was second only to Queen @kylegriffin1 cent crackdown on protesters, Iraqis. The anger towards all the ferent affiliations, means the military strongmen imposing ‘or- overhaul the system they have One of those who fear histo- is the fact that the case is being British get a reasonable ing a degree of hypocrisy since Elizabeth II, his grandmother, 93 people have been killed by unfulfilled pledges of previous attacks on demonstrators are der’, some have called for the Ira- personally benefited from is a n August 31, 1997, at Pont ry could repeat itself is Diana’s brought at all which is so aston- they travel by air including oc- and was most popular among security forces and that number elections will not subside with often not being carried out by qi army to step in, regain monop- long shot – but it is necessary. de l‘Alma in Paris, some- younger son, Prince Harry. He ishing. It sends the strongest bargain out of most of casionally by private jet. younger millennials. the key royals for the 04 Othing in Britain changed is both angry and protective of possible signal that the prince is Personally I think the British In his famous work The Eng- CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE utterly. Diana, Princess of Wales, the American woman closest trying to push back at the media, goodwill they bring. Even get a reasonable bargain out of lish Constitution of 1867, pub- died in a car crash. So did Dodi to him now, the mother of his as he himself puts it, because of the tabloids cannot expect most of the key royals for the lished at the height of British Fayed, the son of the Egyptian child, his wife, Meghan, Duch- the “human cost to this relent- them to visit South Africa goodwill they bring. Even the power and with Queen Victoria businessman who owned Har- ess of Sussex. She is now being less propaganda”. He has re - by paddling a canoe. tabloids cannot expect them to on the throne, Walter Bagehot rods department store in Lon- pursued by some newspapers portedly also begun legal action visit South Africa by paddling wrote that the monarch repre- Hazza Al Mansouri has made the Arab world proud don. Diana was 36 years old. It and paparazzi. The prince has against the owners of the Sun, a canoe. But that is beside the sented the “dignified” part of was an event shocking in itself begun what is being described the defunct News of the World point. the unwritten constitution while rump has tweeted and even more shocking for the as an unprecedented attack on and the Daily Mirror, in relation Princess Diana’s death was governments represent the “effi- TFOUR TIMES about am happy that the UAE’s first the Arab region to prepare nation- down on Earth. tremors it sent through the Brit- the tabloid “press pack” which to alleged phone-hacking. a watershed for the monarchy. cient” part. The role of the mon- the Bidens and China astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri al cadres to participate in human The spacecraft began the de-or- ish political system and mon- he says has “vilified her almost It is difficult not to have sym- According to royal advisers I arch was to “excite and preserve in the past two weeks Imade it back home. He spoke space flights and carry out various bit burn to ensure that its speed archy. daily for the past nine months”. pathy with what Prince Harry spoke to at the time and subse- the reverence of the population”. — each time also men- to a plethora of students and con- scientific missions, in addition to reached 128 metres per second. For some, Princess Diana was Prince Harry writes: “I’ve seen has written. I confess I do not quently, it made them open up a Most people would agree that tioning Ukraine. No one ducted many experiments in the becoming a part of the research After two and a half hours in gold dust. Stories about her – what happens when someone read tabloid reports about the bit – eventually. Until 1997, in the in 2019 the queen has been suc- thinks Trump was joking International Space Station. He carried out by the global scientific solo flight, when the Soyuz was true or otherwise – sold news- I love is commoditised to the royal family, but there is a big But Prince Harry, in the jargon, words of former British prime cessful in that role. Bagehot also about Ukraine investigat- has realised the dream of Sheikh community to devise solutions to around half an orbit from its land- papers and books. Her personal point that they are no longer issue here which journalists has “stepped on his own story”, minister Benjamin Disraeli but said that governments were re- ing Biden. @marcorubio Zayed. many challenges facing humanity. ing site, the spacecraft oriented life had become public property, treated or seen as a real person.” worldwide – and the family it- blowing the good public rela- quoted to me by one royal staff- sponsible for those parts of the and @Jim_Jordan are ly- The UAE is the third Arab nation The UAE Astronaut Programme itself, tail first, in preparation for at least as far as tabloid newspa- The couple started legal ac- self – must face. In the world of tions off the front pages with his er, the royals had followed the constitution through which the ing when they say Trump to have sent a citizen to space. Maj is funded by the ICT fund of the a braking manoeuvre, over the pers were concerned. She died tion through the British law firm 24 hour news and internet trolls, anti-media diatribe. Moreover, rule “never complain and never country “works and rules”. was joking about China Al Mansouri was selected among Telecommunications Regulatory Southern Pacific and the Atlantic, as she had lived for many years, Schillings against The Mail on where must we draw the line there is legitimate royal report- explain”. Since Diana’s death, With the uncertainty around and Biden. thousands of aspirants through a Authority (TRA). near the southern tip of South hunted – pursued by paparazzi. Sunday and its owners Associ- between legitimate interest and ing. The couple have spent £2.4 they have explained a bit more Brexit, the government neither @EricColumbus transparent procedure. There are Launched in 2007, this fund, America. They knew that one good pic- ated Newspapers. He alleges the hateful gossip? million refurbishing their home, and complained a bit more too “works” nor “rules” efficiently. many heavens for us to conquer. which is the first-of-its-kind in This is just a beginning. Bahrain ture or exclusive story might misuse of private information, The couple have been in South Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, – through their advisers. Never- I suggest newspapers should The mission is part of the UAE the Arab world, aims towards sup- has also kick-started its space pro- make them thousands of pounds. infringement of copyright and Africa and, given Meghan’s Afri- a “cottage” set in 33 acres of theless, Prince Harry’s interven- give the royals a break. Right Disclaimer: (Views expressed Astronaut Programme, which is porting research and development gramme along with Arab nations. These events are worth remem- breach of the 2018 Data Protec- can-American heritage and her grounds, with the bills picked tion is extraordinary. Some claim now we cannot afford anoth - by columnists are personal and overseen by the Mohammed bin within the ICT sector in the UAE, Al Mansoori returned to earth March 2019. I am sure that the Arab world will bering now because this was not tion Act. The merits of this case bonding with people of all races up by taxpayers. There has also it is unwise. But in the British er institution to be damaged by need not necessarily reflect our Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). helping it to grow into a nationally aboard the Soyuz MS-12, along MBRSC explained that the un- achieve a lot in its quest to explore just the death of a princess. It can be debated, although some and backgrounds, she has re - been widespread reporting on popularity contest, according to carelessness and stupidity – as editorial stances) The UAE Astronaut Programme is significant industry with a leading with Nick Hague and Aleksey Ov- docking took place on 3 October, the space. was also the death of a mother, lawyers think he has a reasona- ceived hugely positive coverage. the Harry-Meghan interest in pollsters YouGov (2018), Har- well as tabloid greed and spite. the first integrated programme in place in the world. chinin, who were at the ISS since around 3.5 hours before the touch- Hamza PK

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In pictures, highlights of the the third edition of the Bahrain-Korea Business Forum

participation from Bahraini and environment and investment TDT | Manama Korean business owners and in- opportunities in both Bahrain vestors, who liaised with their and Korea. ahrain Chamber of Com- counterparts, mulled forging The BCCI chairman shed light merce and Industry partnerships, and deliberated on the high-level visits between B(BCCI) chairman Sameer about promising investment op- leaders and officials from both Nass yesterday stressed the portunities particularly in light sides and their impact in spur- chamber’s readiness to stream- of the benefits and incentives ring relations and further stim- line and encourage trade, part- foreign investors enjoy. ulating economic, cultural and nerships and investments be- The BCCI in cooperation with social cooperation. tween Bahrain and Korean. the Korean embassy to Bahrain It is worth mentioning that Speaking during the third and Korea Chamber of Com - the volume of trade between edition of the Bahrain-Korea merce and Industry (KCCI) held Bahrain and Korea reached 374 Business Forum, Nass hailed the the Business Forum. million US dollars in 2018, while deep-rooted relation between The event included sec - export reached 122 million US the countries extending beyond tor-specific business-to-busi- dollars for the same year, a 61 43 years. ness sessions in addition to per cent increase from its levels The forum witnessed wide presentations on the business in 2017.

BisB named “Most Innovative Bahrain Bourse takes part in World Investor Week Digital Bank - Bahrain” TDT | Manama

ahrain Bourse (BHB) host- Bed a bell-ringing ceremo- ny on Thursday as part of its participation in the World In- vestor Week initiated by IOSCO and the World Federation of Exchanges. Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, Sh. Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa rang the market-opening bell in the Chief Executive Officer of BisB, presence of the Governor of TDT | Manama Hassan Jarrar the Central Bank of Bahrain Rasheed Mohammed Al-Ma- ahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) of BisB, Hassan Jarrar said, raj alongside 80 senior officials CEO of Bahrain Bourse, Sh. Khalifa rang the market-opening bell in the presence of CBB Governor Rasheed Al-Maraj Bhas emerged as the winner “Our approach continues to be and executives from various of ‘‘Most Innovative Digital about the end-user customer stakeholders. “We currently have 20 partici- tion with the BIBF is also of- Academy.” Bank - Bahrain 2019” catego- experience. We will strive to During the event, Chief Oper- pating schools and 6 universi- fering various public courses Bahrain Bourse has joined ry awarded by International eventually achieve a proper ating Officer of Bahrain Bourse, ties taking part in the program. as well as professional certifi- 30 other global exchanges to Finance Magazine (IFM). eco-system for our custom- Narjes Jamal highlighted Bah- As for the Smart Investor Pro- cations related to the capital mark the occasion over a week IFM is one of the world’s ers to simplify their money rain Bourse’s ongoing efforts gram, we recently launched the market under the Investment of bell-ringing activities. leading financial publications matters.” to enhance financial literacy 2nd edition of the programme in Academy. It is noteworthy that the with a readership in over 200 BisB emerged as the win - which forms an important pillar collaboration with INJAZ Bah- On his part, Dr Ahmed “Ring the Bell for Financial Lit- countries. ner of the “Most Innova - of the Bourse’s strategy.” rain, and reached out to 6,291 Al-Shaikh said, “The BIBF will eracy” event is a global initia- The award recognises BisB’s tive Islamic Bank – Bahrain This year marks the 22nd elementary students across 79 provide training solutions on tive by the IOSCO and the World commitment to delivering in- 2018 ” last year in light of edition of the TradeQuest Pro- schools during its first year,” capital markets and contin - Federation of Exchanges (WFE) novative digital solutions. its efforts in innovation and gramme which targets high added Jamal. ue its programmes under the to support the World Investor Chief Executive Officer digitization. school and university students. Bahrain Bourse’s collabora- umbrella of BIBF’s Investment Week (WIW).

GPIC receives Dubai Chamber CSR Label Award for Excellence grammes in community service GPIC’s leading role in the field of This year, 33 and sustainability. social responsibility will inspire • The award by the Business other companies and institu- organisations Ethics Centre was presented tions to take more initiatives to received the award during a ceremony in Dubai in reach out to their communities.” the presence Chamber Chair- The centre has so far awarded TDT | Manama man Majid Saif Al Ghurair, heads 359 companies in the areas of the of companies, institutions and workplace, market, environment businessmen. It recognises and the local community. he Gulf Petrochemical In- GPIC’s corporate compliance This year, 33 organisations re- Tdustries Company (GPIC) with sustainable global best ceived the award. These include has won the Dubai Chamber practices in the service of the four companies that have won CSR Label Award for excellence environment and society. the advanced brand recently de- in delivering innovative pro - The award by the Business Ethics Centre was presented during a ceremony in Dubai Dr Jawahery said, “I hope the veloped by the chamber. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 11

Kosovo votes amid pressure to Most of Gulf markets rise reboot Serbia talks

Bahri sees biggest reported considering a propos- rise• in almost a year al by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement for some form of AXA Cooperative ceasefire which, if agreed, could • bolster UN efforts to end a dev- Insurance gains on astating war that has tarnished capital increase nod Riyadh’s reputation. In Dubai, the index closed Dubai’s Arabtec 0.7pc higher, offseting earlier jumps• on Aramco losses in the day. Dubai’s top lender Emirates NBD rose 0.8pc Contract and Arabtec Holding jumped 4.7pc. Reuters The contractor said its unit Target Engineering won a 280 ost Gulf markets million riyals ($74.67 million) closed higher yes- contract from oil giant Saudi Mterday mirroring the Aramco. previous session’s rise in global Saudi stock market (Courtesy of Emerging Market views) Amlak Finance soared 14.5pc stocks on easing concerns about to its highest level since No - the US economy, while Saudi six sessions after Saudi Arabia Closing Bell vember 28 last year. The sha- AFP | Pristina For the past decade Kosovo Arabia ended three consecutive launched a new visa regime for ria-compliant finance compa- has been dominated by mem- SAUDI p 0.5pc to 7,963 pts days of losses. 49 countries and appealed to ny has risen in recent sessions osovo went to the polls bers of the guerrilla forces who The US unemployment rate foreign companies to invest in ABU DHABI p 0.2pc to 5,036 pts following a court ruling that Kyesterday in an election waged an insurgency against dropped to near a 50-year low of tourism sector. DUBAI p0.7pc to 2,781 pts awarded 780 million dirhams that could usher in new lead- Serbian repression in the late 3.5 per cent in September, with National Shipping Co. (Bahri) ($212.36 million) in an arbitra- ership at a time when stalled 1990s -- a war that cost 13,000 QATAR n at 10,314 pts job growth increasing moder- surged 4.8pc to its sharpest sin- tion. talks with former war foe Ser- lives, mostly Kosovo Albani- ately, suggesting the slowing gle-day percentage gain since BAHRAIN n at 1,512 pts Abu Dhabi’s index edged up bia are a source of instability ans. economy could avoid a reces- Oct. 28 last year after the Min- OMAN n at 4,027 pts 0.2pc, after four days of straight in Europe. Yesterday’s snap poll was sion for now despite the trade istry of Defence extended ship- losses with market heavyweight Whoever takes the reins will called after then prime min- KUWAIT p 0.8pc to 6,165 pts dispute between the United ment contract with the firm First Abu Dhabi Bank gaining be under heavy pressure from ister Ramush Haradinaj re- States and China. for a year, increasing the total 0.5pc and Aldar Properties in- the West to renew dialogue signed in July to face ques - Saudi Arabia’s index was up deal value to 421.7 million riyals ance jumped 5.7pc after Saudi creasing 1.5pc. with Belgrade, which still re- tioning by a special court 0.5pc with Jabal Omar Develop- ($112.5 million). regulator approved its request In Qatar, the index traded flat jects the independence its for- in The Hague investigat - ment adding 3.9pc in what was Advanced Petrochemical for increasing the capital. with Qatar Industries gaining mer province declared in 2008. ing war crimes from that the biggest boost for the index. gained 1.2pc after reporting Improving the market senti- 0.9pc. However, for many of Koso- era. The developer and hospitali- higher third-quarter profit, ment was a potential ceasefire Egypt’s stock market was vo’s 1.8 million citizens, high Opposition parties hope to ty service provider rose in last while AXA Cooperative Insur- in Yemen after Saudi Arabia was closed for a public holiday. unemployment, widespread block him and other ex-fight- corruption and poor health- ers from regaining power by care are more pressing con- harnessing public frustration cerns than the talks. with the graft and poverty that “We need freedom, a state have blighted Kosovo’s first governed by the rule of law, decade of independence. prosperity, economic develop- Brussels and Washington ment,” voter Mentor Nimani, will be watching closely to see 47, told AFP in the capital Pris- whether a change of power can tina shortly after polling began thaw the frozen dialogue and at 0500 GMT. ease tensions.

Sri Lanka president abandons re-election bid Colombo leave office the day af - ter the election, cutting ri Lankan President short his five-year term by SMaithripala Sirisena has 52 days. decided not to stand for A spokesman for Sirise - re-election in November polls na’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party as the politically influential (SLFP) confirmed he was not Rajapakse family nominated seeking re-election. two candidates by final regis- Sirisena caused a constitu- tration yesterday. tional crisis last year when he Sirisena’s name was not on a sacked Prime Minister Ranil The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA), in cooperation with Honeywell UOP, held a three-day external training course on “Merox Process Extraction and list of 41 candidates who paid Wickremesinghe and replaced Sweetening” at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Manama. GDA’s seventh course to date, among the Association’s top goals, is to provide world-class training deposits by yesterday’s noon him with former president for members covering a range of important, technical subjects. Attended by delegates from Saudi Aramco and Bapco, the course was delivered by Treating deadline to contest the No - Mahinder Rajapakse. Process Specialist, Sanjay Singh, and covered key themes including process flow overview, pre and post-treatment, Merox treatment, operational control and vember 16 presidential poll, The Supreme Court later troubleshooting as well as start-up, shut down and other special procedures. Course participants were awarded certificates by GDA Secretary-General, Audah Al according to Election Com- ruled against Sirisena’s action Ahmadi, in the presence of GDA Technical Manager, Raj Jhajharia, and GDA Marketing and Communications Manager, Claudia Hardt. To attend upcoming GDA mission records. and reinstated Wickremesin- events, interested participants visit https://www.gda.org.bh/Media/Events. It means Sirisena will ghe. All-new Hyundai Sonata 2020 coming soon to Bahrain

driver assistance systems pack- First Motors aged as Hyundai SmartSense. • Ahsan Chishty, First Motors to launch all-new General Manager said: “We are Sonata in Bahrain confident and have high ex - pectations about the new So - New model features nata as it has a long and suc - bold• design and the cessful history in our region, and consistently ranks among latest convenience and the most popular models in its safety technologies segment.” “It offers premium design TDT | Manama with sporty, coupe-like styling, combined with exceptional quality and outstanding value irst Motors, the authorised this month. years convenience technology, such the windscreen – immediately in in the market. distributor for Hyundai Sonata is the eighth genera- The new model comes with as wireless smartphone charging the driver’s view without glanc- All Hyundai customers and Fpassenger and commercial tion of Hyundai’s mid-size se- a bold, modern and sporty de- and advanced levels of connec- ing away from the road. fans will have the opportunity to vehicles in Bahrain, is preparing dan, and one of the main players sign and benefits from the latest tivity, large touch-screen dis- It also offers a wide range of test drive and see the car in First to launch the all-new Hyundai in its segment achieving great technical innovations. plays, and head-up display to cutting-edge safety technolo- Motors showroom and other New-generation Sonata sedan success of sales results since Available features include show essential information on gy, with a selection of advanced different locations. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 12

China’s Sept forex reserves UK firms in last Brexit stretch fall to $3trn Reuters | Beijing AFP | London preparedness” but still forecast being stockpiled at a greater a shortfall in British GDP of 5.5 rate. hina’s foreign exchange ritish companies are percent in the event of no-deal. “Normally we would have a Creserves fell more than ramping up preparations The government’s ‘Get ready four-month (inventory). Now it expected in September de- Bahead of Brexit, spear- for Brexit’ campaign includes is at about six months,” owner spite the yuan rebounding headed by the food and drink advice on the exporting and Daniel Lambert told AFP. from its biggest monthly sectors stockpiling extra ingre- importing of goods and servic- “We’re fully prepared but drop in 25 years in August dients and bottles. es, as well as on the movement we are worried about a rise in amid a cooling domestic “Get ready for Brexit” is the of goods between Ireland and costs,” he said, adding that his economy and rising Sino-US UK government’s slogan ahead Northern Ireland. import charges had already trade tensions. of the nation’s scheduled depar- British Prime Minister Bo- risen owing to a Brexit-fuelled The country’s foreign ture from the European Union ris Johnson’s fresh Brexit deal slump in the pound. exchange reserves - the on October 31. proposals this week are aimed And while Britain’s econo- world’s largest - fell $14.8 Billboards up and down the at preserving a free-flowing bor- my stands close to recession on billion in September to country are carrying the mes- der between British-run North- both Brexit uncertainty and a $3.092 trillion, according sage as part of a state-funded ern Ireland and the Republic of global economic slowdown, UK to data from the country’s advertising campaign that also Ireland in the European retail sales have won foreign exchange regulator features leaflets, online informa- Union. support in recent Sunday. tion and a roadshow where busi- “Get ready for Brexit” is the UK government’s slogan However, the months from The fall in September nesses can further seek advice. European Parlia- consumers was due to fluctuations in “We are preparing for the po- freely and without customs “The big problem is that there ment’s Brexit stockpiling foreign exchange rates and tential impact of the UK’s depar- checks. is still, unbelievably, such un- steering group goods such in the price of assets, the ture from the European Union Businesses fear that even brief certainty,” said Rosalind Sharpe have said that as tinned foreign exchange regulator by building stocks of key ingre- border inspections would plug from the Centre for Food Policy the proposals foods ahead said in a statement after the dients and equipment that could up trade routes and grind their Research at City, University of do not “repre- of the EU data release. be affected by disruption to the operations to a halt. London. sent the basis exit. Looking ahead, uncer- flow of goods into the UK,” bak- “Companies really don’t know for an agree- tainties in the internation- ery chain Greggs said this week, ‘There will be shortages’ what will happen and in that sit- ment”. al economic and financial addressing customer concerns uation they have to plan as best At UK-based Dan- environment will increase, that they could struggle to get they can,” said Sharpe, who has iel Lambert Wines, with the global economy hold of its famed sausage rolls. studied the impact of Brexit on bottles from around slowing, and trade protec- The government’s own fore- Britain’s food supply. the globe are tionism and unilateralism casts show Britain potentially “Steps have been taken but it’s on the rise, according to the running out of food and vital beyond doubt that if we leave on same statement. Volatility medicine -- and seeing riots on October 31 without a deal there in international financial the streets in the event of a ‘no- will be chaos at the ports, there markets will increase. deal’ Brexit. will be shortages,” she told AFP. The yuan has now depre- The problems stem from dec- Medicine is on the list of things Britain Bank of England governor ciated about 11pc against the ades of interdependence that may find itself short of Mark Carney last month ac - dollar since the two sides saw goods and services to flow knowledged “improvements in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson began exchanging tit-for-tat tariffs in April last year. UK could move on ‘mechanism’ of N. Ireland consent Reuters | London has said he cannot accept the so-called country voted for”. EU divisions over backstop arrangement included in the He said lawmakers from every wing of ritain is open to some flexibility on Withdrawal Agreement negotiated with his Conservative Party, from his allies in Russia mount Bthe mechanism that would allow the EU by his predecessor Theresa May, Northern Ireland’s DUP and even from Reuters | Brussels lawmakers in Northern Ireland to decide which British lawmakers rejected three the opposition Labour Party had said whether the British province remains in times. they could get behind the deal. rench and German at- regulatory alignment with the European He made what he called a final Brexit “And I salute the spirit of compromise Ftempts to end the con- Union, as set out in London’s latest Brex- offer to the European Union on Wednes- from MPs on all sides who have looked at flict in east Ukraine risk it proposals, Brexit Secretary Stephen day which centres on replacing the back- what’s on the table, reflected on what’s increasing tensions that Barclay said yesterday. stop with a proposal for an all-island best for their constituents, and decided were already rising in the “The key issue is the principle of con- regulatory zone to cover all goods. they are willing to put aside their per- European Union over how sent, that’s why the backstop was reject- The proposal also says the legislative sonal beliefs and back the deal that they to handle Russia and which ed three times, that was the concern in assembly in Northern Ireland — which know will get Brexit done,” he said. could complicate peace ef- terms of both sides in Northern Ireland has been suspended since 2017 — would He said Britain could do a deal if the forts. not approving of the backstop,” Barclay have the right to decide every four years EU was willing. Progress at talks between told the BBC’s Andrew Marr on Sunday. whether it wants to continue to abide by “But they should be under no illusions Russian and Ukrainian en- “So the key is the principle of consent, EU rules on traded goods. or misapprehensions,” he said. “There voys have raised hopes of now of course in the mechanism, as part The European Union and Ireland, will be no more dither or delay. On Oct. convening the first inter- of the intensive negotiations we could however, said the proposals were un- 31 we are going to get Brexit done.” national summit in three look at that and discuss that.” likely to result in a deal without more With the deadline approaching, John- years on ending the fight- The 500 km (300 mile) border be - concessions. son has consistently said he will not ask ing between pro-Russian tween Northern Ireland and European Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for another delay to Brexit, but also that separatists and Ukrainian Union member Ireland, which will be Britain’s Secretary of State for Exiting the said he did not fully understand how the he will not break a law that forces him government forces. the United Kingdom’s only land frontier European Union Stephen Barclay leaves the BBC British proposals might work and that to request one if no withdrawal deal But some EU states, while with the bloc after it leaves, has become Headquarters after appearing on the Andrew Dublin could not sign up to a treaty that has been agreed by Oct. 19. He has not welcoming a summit that Marr show, in London, Britain the biggest sticking point of Brexit ne- did not safeguard an open Irish-British explained the apparent contradiction in would involve France, Ger- gotiations. border. his comments. many, Ukraine and Russia, The problem is how to prevent North- Friday Agreement, which ended decades Writing in the Sun on Sunday newspa- The government acknowledged for are worried by growing talk ern Ireland becoming a “back door” of political and sectarian violence in per, Johnson said the proposals were a the first time on Friday that Johnson that the EU might partially into the EU’s single market and customs Northern Ireland in which more than “practical compromise that gives ground will send a letter to the EU asking for a lift sanctions imposed on union without erecting border controls 3,600 people were killed. where necessary while still protecting Brexit delay if no divorce deal has been Moscow since its seizure that could undermine the 1998 Good British Prime Minister Boris Johnson the UK’s interests and the Brexit this reached. of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Mercedes-Benz faces new emissions recall due to older vans - Bild Reuters | Frankfurt tag, without citing sources, said adding that it had completed a aimler may have to recall it was now likely that the car and review of its fleet. D260,000 Mercedes-Benz truck maker needed to begin a “KBA has now also initiated a Sprinter vehicles after German recall for 260,000 Sprinter vans, hearing procedure. Daimler has motor vehicle authority KBA since Daimler had been called to presented the functionality to warned the luxury carmaker a hearing. KBA in May 2018 and thereafter that the transporter vans may Daimler on Sunday confirmed explained it in detail in further contain illegal engine manage- that KBA had demanded a hear- meetings since summer 2018. We ment software, Bild am Sonntag ing related to its Sprinter vans. continue to fully cooperate with reported. Daimler further said the vans in KBA,” a spokesman said. The latest KBA actions came question belonged to a previous In June, Daimler issued a prof- after Daimler agreed to pay a generation of vehicles which it warning and announced an fine of 870 million euros at the have been out of production increase of legal provisions by end of September when it ad- since 2016. a high three-digit million euros mitted a breach of supervisory KBA has been made aware that amount, to cover various ongo- duties which resulted in emis- the software found in the vans ing governmental proceedings sions violations. was also being used in other and measures relating to diesel German weekly Bild am Sonn- Representative picture (Courtesy of mbvans) vehicle variants, Daimler said, vehicles. 13 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

وووووو ووووو (UNBEATABLE FIGHTER (PG-13) MARATI IT CHAPTER TWO (15+)(HORROR/DRAMA SEEF (II): 2.15 + 6.45 PM CITY CENTRE :1.30 + 7.45 PM ADEL AL HALLAWI, CHRISTINA ANDREA BLUNSUM, MOHAMED YEHIA JAMES MCAVOY, JESSICA CHASTAIN, BILL HADER RAMBO: LAST BLOOD (15+)(ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE : 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) 47 METERS DOWN : UNCAGED (15+)(THRILLER SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 4.00 + 8.00 + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL:6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM SOPHIE NÉLISSE, CORINNE FOX, BRIANNE TJU SYLVESTER STALLONE, PAZ VEGA, SERGIO PERIS-MENCHETA وو وو ووووو (READY OR NOT (18+)(THRILLER/ HORROR CITY CENTRE: 2.00 + 6.00 + 10.00 PM ووو (BORN A KING (PG)(DRAMA/HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY OASIS JUFFAIR : 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 6.30 + 8.45 PM SAMARA WEAVING, ADAM BRODY, MARK O’BRIEN (IX) CITY CENTRE :10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN وو (SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM TOY STORY 4 (G)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE:11.30 AM + 4.00 + 8.30 PM SAAR: 2.15 + 6.45 + (11.15 PM THURS./FRI.) TOM HANKS, TIM ALLEN, JOAN CUSACK ABDULLAH ALI, RAWKAN BINBELLA, ED SKREIN و (DREAM GIRL (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC/DRAMA ووو (ABOMINABLE (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY OASIS JUFFAIR : 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA) :12.30 + 4.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE 1.45 + 6.15 + 10.45 PM AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, NUSHRAT BHARUCHA, ABHISHEK BANERJEE SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.30 PM وووووووو (WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 PM CHHICHHORE (PG-15)(HINDI/DRAMA/COMEDY SAAR: 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :3.00 + 8.30 PM CHLOE BENNET, TENZING NORGAY TRAINOR, ALBERT TSAI SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, SHRADDHA KAPOOR, VARUN SHARMA (NAMMA VEETTU PILLAI (PG)(TAMIL وو (ANGEL HAS FALLEN (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA CITY CENTRE :11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM SIVAKARTHIKEYAN, AISWARYA RAJESH, ANU EMMANUEL JOKER (15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA) :10.30 AM + 2.45 + 7.00 PM GERARD BUTLER, MORGAN FREEMAN, JADA PINKETT SMITH CITY CENTRE 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM ASURAN (PG-15) (TAMIL) (NEW) وووووو (OASIS JUFFAIR :11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM THE INFORMER (15+)(CRIME/DRAMA OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 3.30 + 8.00 PM STARTING FROM FRIDAY 04 OCT ONWARDS CITY CENTRE (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL: 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 PM CITY CENTRE :2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE :(ATOMS) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN SAAR: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 PM SEEF (II): 11.15 AM + 4.15 + 9.15 PM SEEF (I): 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) : 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM JUSTIN FLETCHER, JOHN SPARKES, KATE HARBOUR JOEL KINNAMAN, ROSAMUND PIKE, CLIVE OWEN SEEF (II): (12.30 MN FRI.) OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP I): 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.45 AM + 5.45 + 11.45 PM (.AL HAMRA: 9.00 + (12.00 MN FRI وو ووو ووCITY CENTRE VIP (II):12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SYE RAA NARASIMHA REDDY (PG-15)(ACTION FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW (PG-15)(ACTION SEEF (II): 10.45 AM + 11.15 AM + 12.00 + 1.15 + 1.45 + 2.30 + 3.45 + 4.15 + 5.00 OASIS JUFFAIR (TELUGU):10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM DHANUSH, MANJU WARRIER, BALAJI SAKTHIVEL + 6.15 + 6.45 + 7.30 + 8.45 + 9.15 + 10.00 + 11.15 PM + 11.45 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) OASIS JUFFAIR (HINDI): 3.15 PM SEEF (II): 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (TAMIL): 11.00 PM DWAYNE JOHNSON, JASON STATHAM, IDRIS ELBA SAAR: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 8.00 + 9.00 + (10.30 PM + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE (HINDI): 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM وووو وووو (THURS./FRI) SEEF (I): (TELUGU)10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM KHAYAL MAATA (PG)(COMEDY/DRAMA JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO SEEF (I):(TAMIL): 2.15 + 8.45 PM SEEF (I): (HINDI):11.00 AM + 5.30 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE :2.00 + 7.00 + 12.00 MN WAR (PG-15)(HINDI/ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME WADI AL SAIL:(TELUGU): 2.30 + 8.30 PM SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 4.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.15 AM + 11.45 AM + 2.15 + 2.45 + 5.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 8.45 AL HAMRA: (TELUGU): 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 PM AHMAD HELMY, MINNA SHALABI, HASSAN HOSNEY + 11.15 PM + 11.45 PM CHIRANJEEVI, AMITABH BACHCHAN, VIJAY SETHUPATHI CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 9.30 + AD ASTRA (PG-13)(DRAMA/THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) 11.30 PM. + (12.30 MN. THURS./FRI.) CITY CENTRE : 10.45 AM + 5.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (I): 11.15 AM + 11.45 AM + 2.15 + 2.45 + 5.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM + 11.45 PM BRAD PITT, TOMMY LEE JONES, RUTH NEGGA WADI AL SAIL:11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM SAAR: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 PM + (11.00 PM THURS./FRI) DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD (PG)(ADVENTURE HRITHIK ROSHAN, TIGER SHROFF, VAANI KAPOOR CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM ISABELA MONER, Q’ORIANKA KILCHER, BENICIO DEL TORO THE AVENGEMENT (18+)(ACTION/CRIME ووووو (CITY CENTRE :7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM THE LION KING (PG)(ADVENTURE/DRAMA/FAMILY SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.30 PM WADI AL SAIL:8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II): 1.00 + 5.30 + 10.00 PM SCOTT ADKINS, CRAIG FAIRBRASS, THOMAS TURGOOSE DONALD GLOVER, SETH ROGEN, CHIWETEL EJIOFOR لA SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON (G)(ANIMATION

MOVIE REVIEW Maiden: an all-female crew’s sail of the century Alex Holmes’s documentary about a yachting race revisits the ocean terrors and corrosive sexism faced by an all-woman crew would get,” Edwards recalls. First female team She raised the necessary funds • to compete in the race by re - in Whitbread race a mortgaging her house and se- feminist and human feat curing an angel investor (whose KNOW WHAT identity makes for quite the re- o yourself a favour and veal). She also had to deal with don’t Google the out- anxiety issues, injuries and per- Dcome of the 1989-90 The documentary sonality clashes within her crew. Whitbread Round the World Director Holmes is very good Race, in which an all-woman charts the challenges at finding both the uplift and yacht crew competed for the faced by Tracy Ed- downside of dramatic news sto- first time. wards, skipper of the ries, as he demonstrated in the Instead, go see Maiden, a first all-female crew in TV movie Stop at Nothing: The documentary by Alex Holmes the Whitbread Round Lance Armstrong Story. that plays like a motivational the World yacht race He has a cache of archival vid- action thriller. One of the year’s eo to work with, giving his film best docs, it bracingly tells how a cinéma vérité look and feel skipper Tracy Edwards and her as Edwards and her crew fight 12-woman crew of the British she was winkingly advised that storms, icebergs, waves, the oc- yacht Maiden challenged the “girls are for when you get into casional doldrum and a pesky planet’s best male sailors in this port.” whale on their destiny quest. The crew of the Maiden traditionally testosteronal sea The sexism was more than The voyage began in Southamp- contest, which lasts nine months archives, dated May 12, 1990 a self-described “vile teenager” calumny not confined to the usu- just an annoyance: corporations ton, England, and took in six and spans roughly 34,000 nauti- and referring to serious prob- from a broken home to, at age 24, al oinking fraternity — a 1989 TV deemed the Maiden sailors to be gruelling legs in climes both hot cal miles. lems endured by the Maiden becoming both skipper and nav- news clip shows a female inter- a “high-risk crew” and refused and cold.Gaps in the narrative Even if you were to sneak crew, which ran under the glib igator of a refurbished 58-foot viewer describing Edwards as “a to sponsor them, fearing bad are patched by the recollections a peek at past press coverage, headline, “All-Female Crew Has yacht, bent on making seafaring slip of a girl” and wondering why publicity if and when they ran of Edwards and her crewmates, there’s little of it to be found. Whale of a Time.” history with her international she wanted to take on the boys. aground (or worse). Male jour- now in their 50s, who are as Most newspapers barely noticed Such ingrained sexism is crew of like-minded women. Edwards talks about how nalists made bets on how quickly filled with pride and wonder the event, if at all, often treating very much a part of the story of They had to fight the notion when she first applied to join that might happen. as they were three decades ago. it like a novelty. There’s but one Maiden’s voyage. The film shows that women had no business a crew for the Whitbread (now “It seemed like the further Maiden puts us all in the ship tiny story in the Toronto Star how Edwards went from being competing in a man’s game, a called the Volvo Ocean Race), that we got, the nastier this stuff right there with them. 14 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

Daniel Craig Beyonce sizzles Beyonce ‘Joker’ smashes looks dapper as in gold dress October record with James Bond $93.5 million debut at Tyler Los Angeles Los Angeles Perry’s gala arner Bros.’ “Joker” he first poster of the Wlaughed its way to a T25th chapter of the Los Angeles new record at the domestic James Bond film franchise box office. is finally out, and actor he Lion King’ ac - Despite mounting Daniel Craig’s look in the Tyler Cameron spotted with ex-girlfriend tress turned heads in a controversy and securi- avatar of Bond is quite a Gigi Hadid’s former stepsisters ‘Tgold-beaded gown at Tyler ty concerns, the R-rat- treat for his fans. Perry’s star-studded affair in Atlanta. ed comic-book movie Dressed in black tuxedo Los Angeles it,” Erin commented on Tyler’s She made a surprise appearance scored $93.5 million over and bow tie, Daniel looked image, with Sara chiming in, at the gala on Saturday night where the weekend and now sauve in the official poster he Bachelorette’ run- “Family is everything.” Hollywood’s biggest celebrities gath- stands as the biggest Oc- of the film, “No Time To ner-up Tyler Cameron Additionally, the reality ered around for the Tyler Perry Studio tober launch of all time. Die”. Twas recently spotted TV star left a response under grand opening gala, reported E! News. Those ticket sales easily “No Time hanging out with his ex-girl- Erin’s recent post about the The ‘Spirit’ songstress was all smiles crushed the benchmark To Die” is friend Gigi Hadid’s former event. as she posed with guests previous- the 25th stepsisters, Erin Foster and For the unversed, Gigi and at the event. She looked ly set last chapter Sara Foster. Bella Hadid’s mom Yolanda enchanting in a gold-bead- year by So- in the 007 Cameron and Hadid split Hadid was married to David ed gown by Yousef Al Jasmi ny’s super- franchise, recently after dating for nearly Foster--Sara and Erin’s dad-- that featured long sleeves. hero tent- Daniel Craig which will see two months. for nearly four years after fil- She paired her elegant ensemble pole “Ven- Daniel make It appears that the three ing for divorce in 2015. The Tyler Perry with a pastel-coloured clutch and om” with $80 his final outing as the icon- have become friends, as they longtime couple officially fi- statement jewelry pieces, like dia- million. Joaquin ic secret service agent, re- posed for photos and com - nalised their divorce in 2017. mond-encrusted drop earrings. Directed by Phoenix ports dailymail.co.uk. mented on each other’s Insta- Earlier this week, a source Giving her glittering dress an extra bit of Todd Phillips The film’s production gram pictures while attending confirmed to E! News that Ty- oomph and a dash of colour she donned a and starring Joaquin Phoe- was started in April of this the La Mer event, reported E! ler and Gigi decided to go their fiery red-orange lip. The rest of her makeup nix, “Joker” has been the sub- year, though it had already News. separate ways after a whirl- was minimal. ject of scrutiny in weeks lead- been delayed by several “Had a great time at the@ wind two months of dating. It is not clear if her husband, Jay-Z, accom- ing up to its release over fears months following the de- lamer event with my younger “They broke up a few panied her to the event but her mom, Tina that the disturbing origin parture of original director sisters... now I got some mois- weeks ago. The relationship Knowles was there. story of Batman’s infamous Danny Boyle. turizer for this crusty face of was moving quickly and was Other notable guests at Perry’s gala includ- foe could inspire violence. mine,” Cameron captioned his too much for both of them,” a ed Kelly Rowland, Ava DuVernay, Halle Berry, However, those anxieties post. source previously shared. “The Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon, didn’t deter moviegoers from Karisma Kapoor is “I didn’t approve this pic. split was amicable and they are Taraji P. Henson and her fiance Kelvin turning out en masse to see “mesmerised’’ by But I look great so I’ll allow still friendly. Hayden and many, many more A-listers. what all the fuss was about. beauty of the Taj Agra Lady Gaga celebrates ‘A Star Zareen Khan slams ctress Karisma Ka- Is Born’ milestone with pink hair journalist for body Apoor on Sunday shaming Rashami Desai Zareen shared a few photographs Los Angeles Mumbai Khan of her visit to the Taj Ma- hal in Agra. n the occasion of ‘Star Is Dressed in ethnic, Ka- Born’ anniversary, Lady ctress Zareen Khan has called out risma is seen posing for OGaga earned a major the “Bigg Boss 13” contestant the pictures milestone. AShefali Bagga, who is also a jour- with differ- According to Interscope, the nalist, for body shaming her co-con- ent back- actor-singer was awarded a testant Rashami Desai in the show. drops of plaque, honouring the album’s During one of the tasks, Shefali the iconic sales milestone, reported E! passed demeaning remarks over monument. News. Rashami’s weight and Aarti Sin- Karisma “Feeling the The album happened to earn gh’s personal relationship. Kapoor beauty around hit double-platinum status in This did not go down well with me,” she cap- the U.S. for selling around 6 mil- a lot of people, including Zareen tioned one of the images. lion copies globally. Khan. Sharing a picture of Lady Gaga, known for push- Slamming Shefali for her in- herself in front of the ing fashion boundaries with sensitive remarks, Zareen took Taj, Karisma said she was jaw-dropping couture, debuted to Instagram Story and wrote: “mesmerised and awe- bubblegum pink hair on Insta- Lady Gaga “”Shame! It’s sad that being a struck with the captivat- gram announcing the news. woman, and an intelligent one at ing beauty of it”. “A year ago, A Star was Born, er, received major appreciation that, I suppose, considering she’s a and here we are 6 times pink and success since its release. journalist, this is what she is towards platinum,” she wrote in her In- The song also claimed all the other women. Ginger Baker, stagram caption. renowned awards in 2019, In the whole album, ‘Shallow’ including Grammy’s, an Os- drummer in 1960s sung by Gaga and Bradley Coop- car, and a Golden Globe. group Cream, dies Hrithik Roshan shares his fitness regime aged 80 Nikki Mumbai Bella reveals she’s attached to my six pack London abs or biceps. My fitness open to tying knots with e is considered regime includes more ritish rock music Artem Chigvintsev one of the most functional training and Bdrummer Ginger Los Angeles Hattractive male cardio to increase my Baker, a co-founder of the celebrities in India. He stamina to prepare for 1960’s supergroup Cream t seems like we will soon be hearing wed- has bagged titles varied roles.” with bass player Jack ding bells! like Bollywood’s For his film Bruce and I According to E! News, at the 20th-anni- “Greek God “Super 30”, guitarist versary celebration of WWE Friday Night Smack- over the years. Hrithik had to Eric Clap- down Nikki Bella hinted about the possibility of But what’s the put on weight to ton, died tying the knots with Artem Chigvintsev. secret behind get into the char- on Sunday However, marriage is not happening soon his chiseled acter of Maths aged 80. enough. physique? teacher Anand Ginger Baker Baker, who On being asked if the duo is planning some- Sharing his Kumar. And af- was born in thing soon, Bella replied, “Oh, gosh no.” fitness regime, ter wrapping south London in 1939, But that doesn’t mean marriage is too far, Hrithik Ros- “Super 30”, he first came to promi - she’s definitely open to it, but right now, the han said: “Fit- had to prepare for nence as a member of wrestler said: “it’s just scary.” ness for me is his film “War” in blues group The Graham “Marriage and babies are really scary more about which he plays Bond Organisation before for me right now,” Bella shared staying healthy the role of Kabir, founding Cream in 1966. with E! News. than looking who has a mus- good. I am not cular body. 15 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 sports

Lille miss out on third after Nimes India crush Proteas in first Test draw AFP | Paris

Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja wreak havoc as India go 1-0 up in South Africa Test series n-form Victor Osimhen’s Iseventh league goal of the season wasn’t enough India thrash South for Lille yesterday as they • missed the chance to go Africa by 203 runs third in Ligue 1 after draw- ing 2-2 with Nimes. Shami took 5/35 KNOW WHAT Nigeria international Osi- while• Jadeja claimed mhen, 20, who also scored figures of 4/87 in the in Lille’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Chelsea second innings India’s spin king midweek, struck the hosts’ Ravichandran Ashwin leveller with 11 minutes AFP | Visakhapatnam joined Sri Lankan great remaining after a Renaud Ripart penalty at the end ohammed Shami and Muttiah Muralitharan of the first half and Kevin Ravindra Jadeja took as the fastest bowler to Denkey’s neat 70th-min- Mnine wickets between claim 350 Test wickets ute finish had cancelled out them as India outplayed South Loic Remy’s 13th minute Africa, winning by 203 runs on opener. the final day of the first Test A win for Lille would have yesterday. moved them above surprise Set a daunting target of 395, The veteran paceman came package Angers following the tourists were bundled out back in his second spell to rattle their 4-0 hammering at for 191 in the second session in the stumps of du Plessis, who the hands of league lead- Visakhapatnam, giving India was leaving the incoming de- ers Paris Saint-Germain on a 1-0 lead in the three-match livery, and Quinton de Kock for Saturday. series. zero. Instead Christophe Galt- Shami returned figures of 5-35 The match also witnessed the ier’s side stay in fifth on 15 while Jadeja took four wickets most number of sixes -- 37 from points from nine matches, to help current leaders India four innings -- surpassing the but could have easily lost grab 40 points in the World Test 35 that were smashed in a game against a spirited Nimes Championship. Mohammed Shami shows off a stump his delivery broke between Pakistan and New Zea- side that belied their pre- Dane Piedt (56) and debutant land in 2014-15. match league position of Senuran Muthusamy (49 not by any batsman in Test history. with three wickets in one over de Bruyn for 10, becoming the Rohit Sharma -- India’s lim- 17th. The lively Romain out) put on 91 runs for the ninth His knocks of 176 and 127 cou- including overnight batsman joint-fastest to 350 wickets in ited-overs star -- got 13 of those Philippoteaux, who won wicket to frustrate the Indian pled with a fine 215-run innings Aiden Markram (39) with a his 66th Test. sixes, the most in a five-day the spot-kick that Ripart bowlers after the visitors had by Mayank Agarwal helped Virat one-handed return catch. Ashwin, who claimed eight game by one batsman, breaking calmly slotted home, came slipped to 70 for eight. Kohli’s India maintain an upper The Proteas resumed the wickets in the match and regis- Wasim Akram’s record of 12 for close to scoring a wonderful Shami got last man Kagiso hand in the game. day on 11 for one and soon the tered his 27th five-wicket haul Pakistan. individual strike when his Rabada caught behind for 18 Shami took three key wickets batting came under attack by on Friday, now shares the feat South African opener Elgar finish clipped the outside to trigger celebrations in the in the morning session including some inspired Indian bowling with Sri Lankan legend Muttiah also made an impression with of the post following an ex- Indian camp. that of skipper Faf du Plessis for on a pitch that offered variable Muralitharan. his 160 in his team’s first innings citing dribble. Rohit Sharma put India in a 13 to dim South Africa’s hopes of bounce. Shami continued with his ex- total of 431 that brought the vis- Later Rennes were to commanding position with a saving the game. Off-spinner Ravichandran ploits, bowling Temba Bavuma itors back in the game. host Reims before Lyon century in each innings on his Jadeja soon joined forces to Ashwin struck first to clean for nought on a delivery that The second Test will begin on look to put a dreadful re- debut as a Test opener -- a first run through the middle order up overnight batsman Theunis stayed low. October 10 in Pune. cent run behind them.

Abraham, Mount fire Chelsea to victory at Southampton Luiz header sees unspectacular Arsenal beyond Bournemouth test AFP | London

rsenal edged up to third in Athe Premier League as Da- vid Luiz’s first goal for the club earned a 1-0 win over Bourne- mouth yesterday. Luiz has been a figure of fun for a host of defensive errors early in his Arsenal career after making the switch across Lon- don from Chelsea in August However, the Brazilian is al- Mason Mount of Chelsea scores his team’s second goal ways a threat at the other end of the field and rose highest to AFP | London Abraham has nine goals in head home Nicolas Pepe’s cor- all competitions for Chelsea ner on nine minutes. ammy Abraham and this term, underlining why Bournemouth had enough TMason Mount celebrat- Southgate is keen to get him chances to at least earn a point ed their England call-ups by action in a competitive match with Callum Wilson missing firing Chelsea to a 4-1 rout of to ensure he commits to Eng- the clearest opportunity, but struggling Southampton. land. Arsenal held out to record their Abraham, Mount and their The 22-year-old striker has first clean sheet in the Premier David Luiz of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal Blues team-mate Fikayo To- won two caps for England in League since the opening day of mori were all named by Eng- friendlies against Brazil and the season. price tag and the Ivorian was in the more threatening side after turn Jack Stacey’s driven shot land manager Gareth South- Germany in 2017, but he had Victory moves Unai Emery’s the mood to impress. the break and will rue heading behind. gate in the squad for the forth- flirted with switching his in- men a point above Leicester, Twice Arsenal had penalty back to the south coast with Gabriel Martinelli was hand- coming Euro 2020 qualifiers ternational allegiance to Ni- Chelsea and Crystal Palace in appeals for fouls on Pepe by nothing to show for their ef - ed just his second Premier in the Czech Republic and geria, who he qualifies for the early running for a top-four Diego Rico waived away. forts. League appearance off the Bulgaria. through his father. finish. However, it was Bourne - Wilson had the best chance bench after the Brazilian scored The promising young trio Tomori, 21, is also eligible Pepe has struggled to match mouth who arguably had the when the England striker eased twice in a stunning performance hogged the spotlight once to represent Nigeria, but the the expectations of his club-re- best chance to add to the scoring through the Arsenal defence against Standard Liege in the again at St Mary’s as Abraham centre-back showed his Eng- cord $88 million transfer fee before half-time when Dominic and rounded Bernd Leno, but Europa League on Thursday. and Mount netted to main - land credentials with anoth- since a summer move from Lille, Solanke headed a Rico free-kick could not direct his shot on goal And he came close to a second tain their superb starts to the er composed display to keep but was told by Unai Emery to wide. and Callum Chambers cleared. Arsenal goal with a looping ef- season. Southampton largely at bay. embrace the pressure of that The visitors were certainly Leno then had to be alert to fort that drifted just over. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 16 Djokovic clinches Japan Open Novak Djokovic asserts his dominance to win Japan Open on debut and experiencing how I play (in Djokovic wins Ariake) because I feel comforta- • ble. It feels great playing on this Japan title on injury court... I am hoping that can also return in perfect be the case in the Olympics.” Tokyo 2020 dry run Djokovic started the Japan KNOW WHAT Open by taking part in a doubles Top-seeded Serb did game and switched to higher gears as the week progressed, not• drop a set all week Novak Djokovic en- never allowing his opponents, and was far too good for joyed a dream return including world number 15 John Millman in the final David Goffin, to pose a serious from injury to win a threat. fourth title of the 2019 In the final, Djokovic grabbed AFP | Tokyo season an early break in the first set to take a 3-1 lead with a series of orld number one sizzling serves and precision Novak Djokovic US Open due to a left shoulder returns that had Millman scram- Wclinched the Japan injury. bling across the baseline. Open, dispelling concerns about The triumph in Tokyo has The Serb kept sending sharp the shoulder injury that forced boosted his confidence going returns to deep corners, mixing him out of the US Open. into the Olympics too. them with elegant drop shots. The Serbian star crushed Aus- Novak Djokovic celebrates with the Japan Open trophy “Considering that Olympic Djokovic fired six aces, never tralian qualifier John Millman Games are high always on my committed a double fault, and 6-3, 6-2 to mark his 10th win in trophy at the Ariake Colosse- is the top seed. Shanghai, going there with great list of goals and priorities and scored points on 26 of his 30 a tournament main draw debut. um, a venue for the Tokyo 2020 “I didn’t drop a set, so I confidence,” he said. wishes, I wanted to feel the sur- successful first serves. Djokovic, playing in his first Olympics. played a fantastic tournament. “I am hoping I can finish the face and see and experience how He never faced a break point, Japanese competition, dominat- Beaming Djokovic, the winner Everything is positive in my ex- season in this style,” added Djok- it feels playing on this court,” while Millman managed to ed throughout the week, never of 16 Grand Slams, now goes to perience on and off the court, ovic, who was competing for the Djokovic said. survive only one of four break losing a single set to claim the the Shanghai Masters, where he the way I feel and motivated for first time since pulling out of the “I am very glad now, seeing points during the match. Osaka beats world Marc Marquez seals sixth MotoGP title number one Barty to AFP | Bangkok

arc Marquez sealed his I was planning win China Open Msixth MotoGP world ti- tle in Thailand yesterday af - the weekend to ter storming to victory in a try to win the heart-pounding final corner race, it doesn’t duel with Fabio Quartararo at matter about the the Chang International Cir- championship or the cuit, but said it had not been an distance between me “easy” year as the frontrunner. The win in Buriram gives him and Dovi. The target an insurmountable lead over was try to find the closest rival Andrea Dovizioso best way to win the with four races left in the sea- race and it’s what I son. Spain’s Marquez finished did in 39min 36.223sec just ahead of MARC MARQUEZ 20-year-old rookie Frenchman Repsol Honda Team Spanish rider Marc Marquez celebrates after winning the Quartararo with another Span- race iard Maverick Vinales third. leader as the crowd screamed last of his seven championships great result considering who he Marquez jumped up and in delight. in 2009, and Giacomo Agosti- was up against. down with joy after the victory Marquez told reporters that ni, whose record eight came “We tried until the last cor- and was handed a large eight- it was now “time to enjoy it” in 1975. ner,” he said. ball to signify the eight overall after a high-pressure season Marquez went into the race Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a return during the women’s singles final against ‘Tough Contender’ Ashleigh Barty of Australia championships across all classes with many competitors clam- with such a comfortable lead he has won. ouring to topple the reigning But Quartararo is fast emerg- that he did not necessarily AFP | Beijing He was hoisted atop the hands champion. ing as one of Marquez’s toughest need to finish first to clinch the of supporters in celebration. “Everybody is looking to rivals, and the champion gave championship. aomi Osaka won a second Starting from third on the beat you, it’s not easy,” a re - him his due. The stunning performance Ntournament on the spin grid, Honda’s Marquez quickly lieved-looking Marquez said. “I didn’t expect this guy,” he in Buriram, a rural town in as she fought back from a set slipped by Vinales and spent He also described the 2019 said of Quartararo, calling him northeastern Thailand that down to defeat world number most of the race trying to over- season as his best ever in Mo- “the outsider”. has banked its development on one Ashleigh Barty in the Chi- 3 come Quartararo (Petronas toGP. “He will be a very tough con- sports infrastructure, also came titles have been won by na Open final yesterday. Naomi Osaka in 2019 Yamaha) who led from pole With six premier class titles, tender next year for the cham- after Marquez crashed hard in The Japanese two-time position. the 26-year-old Honda super- pionship.” practice on Friday and had to Grand Slam champion Quartararo held the lead star now pushes past Australian Quartararo admitted that he go to hospital. But the fierce emerged victorious after 110 through 25 of the 26 laps but legend Mick Doohan. was “really frustrated” at losing competitor was declared fit to minutes in chilly Beijing, 3-6, Marquez made his move on He trails only Italian great in such a close fight to the fin- race and rebounded to finish 6-3, 6-2. the first set in 34 minutes and the final circuit, flying past the Valentino Rossi, who won the ish but recognised that it was a third in qualifying. On Saturday, after defeating frustration was creeping in for holder Caroline Wozniacki in the Australian Open champion the semi-finals, the 21-year-old Osaka. called her own serve “confus- But much of the crowd in ing”. Beijing was pro-Osaka and And so it was in the sixth they were cheering when she Traore double rocks Man City’s title defence game when Osaka conjured broke Barty to move 4-2 up on AFP | Manchester starting the campaign with eight straight up a double fault, then an ace, the way to winning the second wins. then another double fault set. wo late goals by from Wolves’ Adama And as time ticked on, the urgency of against Australia’s Barty. “Basically I was telling TTraore inflicted a stunning 2-0 defeat the situation for Pep Guardiola’s men was The world number four, vic- myself to keep fighting even on Manchester City to leave the Premier apparent as they have already dropped torious in her home Pan Pacific though my attitude was really League champions trailing leaders Liver- more points at home than in the whole of Open last month, was broken trash. This is a final, I’m really pool by eight points. last season. when she planted a forehand privileged to be here in the It was a thoroughly deserved victory City were again made to pay for a se - into the net. first place, so keep fighting.? for the Nuno Espirito Santo’s men, who rious of key defensive injuries and badly The former number one ap- Osaka was in control now enjoyed the better chances and became the missed the creativity of Kevin de Bruyne peared mildly uncomfortable and broke Barty -- who five first team to stop City scoring at the Etihad in midfield. with her shoulder, touching it years ago took a rest from ten- Stadium for 34 matches. Wolves had two days less rest and a trip and rotating it between points. nis and played cricket -- in the Even with only eight games played, Liv- back from Istanbul to cope with after win- Barty, 23, who had strapping first game of the deciding set erpool now have a golden chance to win Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers shoots ning at Besiktas in the Europa League on down her left calf, wrapped up on the way to victory. their first league title for 30 years after past Fernandinho of Manchester City Thursday night.