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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Historic climate conference begins We have to reach an agreement on the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol: Al Attiyah

BY SATISH KANADY

DOHA: The landmark Doha Climate Change Conference got under way here yesterday with upbeat organisers say- ing the Summit would mark key mile- stones in taking on climate change challenges. Addressing the opening session of the 18th session for the Conference of the Parties (COP18/CMP8), key leaders of the organising committee made fervent calls to the Parties, member countries and the negotiators to “act urgent”’ to avert what scientists forecast irreversible damage to the planet earth. The newly-elected President of the Conference, H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah said: “A golden opportunity awaits us over the coming days, and we should not miss it. Instead of lingering on marginal issues, we must lay emphasis on the main principles of negotiations- strengthening of the role of state parties in the negotiation process”. President of the Climate Change Conference H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah and other officials at the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP18/CMP8) at the Qatar The Doha summit is considered a National Convention Centre in Doha yesterday. (SALIM MATRAMKOT) historic event, and the topics that it addresses represent a major turning readiness to work and cooperate with us climate change and enables much needed point in climate change negotiations. during the next two weeks. We have to financial assistance and technical sup- “For the first time in the history of these reach an agreement on the second com- port for developing countries. The out- Civil society groups wary of outcomes negotiations-seven subsidiary bodies are mitment period of the Kyoto Protocol”. going Conference President Nkoana meeting, which constitutes an additional Christiana Figueres, Executive Mashabane said COP 18 is another DOHA: Civil society groups, espe- commitment”, says the Third world challenge to its administration.” Secretary, United Nations Framework opportunity to make history by opening cially those that champion the cause Network. Al Attiyah added: “Climate change is Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) a new chapter that will lead humanity of developing nations, seem to be Climate Action Network International a challenge for all humanity, so we have said the CMP8 will mark the closure of beyond 2020. She called on the delegation rather doubtful about the outcomes (CAN) said the inadequate performance to deploy serious efforts to mitigate its the first commitment period of the Kyoto to work for the beginning of a “new era as they believe the Doha Summit is by developed countries was eroding effects, and secure a better future for us and Bali. COP18 will move the Bali Action operation’, and focus on the implementa- meeting amid confusion. “There is trust which would have implications for and for future generations….Our achieve- Plan from plan to action, from design tion of the agreements and lay ground- nothing on the table on key issues the negotiations.” THE PENINSULA ments here in Doha will draw upon past to the full and effective implementa- work for the future. THE PENINSULA like Climate Fund and the second See also page 5 success, and I am optimistic about your tion that expedites urgent response to See also pages 4 & 5

Barak’s resignation Advisory panel urges Mursi meets judges over crisis raises eyebrows

CAIRO: Egyptian President of violence between Israel and JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defence cap on lawyers’ fees Mohammed Mursi (pictured) Hamas. The stock market is down Minister Ehud Barak, a close negotiated with senior judges more than 7 percent. ally of Prime Minister Benjamin DOHA: The Advisory Council told this newspaper. yesterday to try to defuse a cri- Mursi’s political opponents Netanyahu, stunned observers yesterday suggested that law- Dr Saud Al Azba said: “Such sis over his seizure of new pow- have accused him of behaving like yesterday by announcing his yers should not be allowed to recommendations are unfair. ers which set off violent protests a dictator and the West has voiced retirement from politics ahead charge more than 10 percent of They wouldn’t be accepted by our reminiscent of an uprising last its concern, worried by more tur- of snap elections in January. claims as fee in civil and com- fraternity.” year that led to the rise of his bulence in a country that has a See also page 7 mercial disputes. He said only rarely are claims Islamist movement. peace treaty with Israel and lies But legal practitioners warned amounts in civil and commercial The justice minister said he at the heart of the Arab Spring. that attempts to restrict such disputes very high and run into believed Mursi would agree with Mursi’s administration has Today’s edition percentages would doom their millions of riyals. “In a majority of Egypt’s highest judicial authority defended his decree as an effort includes a profession at a time when the cases, such claims do not exceed on its proposal to limit the scope decree,” said Tarek Ahmed, 26, a to speed up reforms and com- 44-page cost of living was spiralling and 50,000 riyals,” Al Azba said. of the new powers. Mursi’s spokes- protester who stayed the night in plete a democratic transforma- their overhead expenses were The current law that does not man said the president was “very Tahrir, where tents covered the tion. Leftists, liberals, socialists supplement on escalating. restrict such percentages is wel- optimistic Egyptians would over- central traffic circle. “It must be and others say it has exposed the COP18-CMP8 Interestingly, the existing come. Restricting the percentage come the crisis”. But the protest- scrapped.” autocratic impulses of a man once legislation regulating the legal would mean that lawyers wouldn’t ers, some camped in Cairo’s Tahrir One person has been killed jailed by Mubarak. profession leaves the issue of a be able to recover even their basic Square, have said only retracting and about 370 injured in clashes “President Mursi is very opti- lawyer’s fee in claims in civil and expenses. the decree will satisfy them, a sign between police and protesters mistic that Egyptians will over- commercial cases to be deter- Claims cases linger for long and of the deep rift between Islamists since Mursi issued the decree on come this challenge as they have mined mutually by the lawyer require hard work from lawyers. and their opponents that is desta- Thursday shielding his decisions overcome other challenges,” presi- and his client. “Why such restrictions are being bilising Egypt two years after from judicial review, emboldened dential spokesman Yasser Ali told The legislation is being introduced at a time prices are Hosni Mubarak was ousted. by international plaudits for reporters. REUTERS amended and a draft law has been soaring,” Al Azba said. “There is no use amending the brokering an end to eight days See also page 10 approved by the State Cabinet Asked if the recommendation and forwarded to the Advisory covers foreign lawyers as well, he Council for recommendations. replied in the negative and said as In the draft law, the Cabinet per Qatar’s laws foreign lawyers has recommended that lawyers must work under their Qatari Protests in Bahrain Syria rebels plan army Israel, Hamas in talks should not be permitted to charge counterparts. more than 20 percent of claims It is, however, not known if the DUBAI: Bahraini police fired BEIRUT: Syrian rebel officers CAIRO: Egyptian mediators as fee in civil and commercial amended law would cover foreign tear gas at Shia protesters yes- have formed a commission to began separate talks yesterday disputes. legal consultancy firms operating terday, as they tried to reach lay the foundations for a future with Hamas and with Israel to Going a step ahead, the in the country and those regis- the site of month-long anti- army and liaise with the politi- flesh out details of a ceasefire Advisory Council has reduced tered with the Qatar Financial regime demonstrations that cal opposition on issues such as agreed last week that ended Online edition on this percentage to 10. “Fixing Centers as well. were brutally suppressed by the arming fighters on the ground, eight days of fighting in the such percentages would ruin our THE PENINSULA government last year. a spokesman said yesterday. Gaza Strip. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com profession,” a prominent lawyer Continued on page 6 AFP See also page 10 See also page 7 TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Tent prices soar as National Day approaches Unprecedented surge in demand

DOHA: With growing compe- 60 (300 sq m) to 100 x 100 (10,000 tition among the various local sq m). Ibrahim added: “We are tribes to hire the best tent for flooded with demands from youth the wedding ceremonies of their centres, tribes and schools. Tribal loved ones, combined with the youths and schools generally approaching National Day cel- demand for tents made up of wool ebrations (December 18), rental to give them the traditional look. prices of tents and accessories And for the National Day celebra- are skyrocketing in the Qatari tions, we get orders for big tents market. that are appropriate to undertake Some service providers speculate Arda, a form of cultural dance with the prices may go up to QR700,000 swords.” for a tent with a size of 100m x Abdul Hameed Anwar, an 100m. As Qatari youth centres, employee of a tent renting firm schools and local tribes are gearing said: “Prices of tents have gone up up for the National Day celebra- for two reasons; partly because this tions, companies offering tent and is a peak season for weddings and Faha Mohammed Behzad (fourth right), CEO of Qatar Racing club, with CNA-Q drag racing driver Faisal Al Mohammed (fourth left), Joe Wood (third accessories are facing with high partly because rising competition left), Team Technical Adviser, and other CNA-Q drag team crew on the launch of the college racing car at the campus yesterday. ABDUL BASIT demand for quality products and among the tribal youths to hire the services causing an unprecedented best tents and accessories for the surge in the prices. National Day celebration.” The average price of a tent may While speculating the price, he vary from QR50,000 to QR250,000, added that if the present trend CNA-Q Drag Team ready to burn rubber largely depending on the size and continues, the prices may go up to quality of the tents. But additional QR700,000 for a tent 100m x 100m DOHA: CNA-Q presented its Technology students to apply compete in five national events in Adviser - both from CNA-Q. The services such as laser lights and in size, including the cost of addi- branded racing car to the pub- their knowledge through prac- 2013. The CNA-Q Student Drag car is a true racing machine, dazzling fireworks may take the tional services such as laser light- lic yesterday at the campus, tice and very real performance Racing Team consists of one boasting 1,000 horse power and cost over half a million riyals. ing, fireworks and other high end under the patronage of Sheikh - and in this case, is something driver and four technical crew: two-speed transmission, measur- Hanna Ibrahim, a director of a serves.” Khalid bin Hamad bin Khalifa that we can all enjoy at the track. driver Faisal Al Mohammed, and ing some 24 feet long and weigh- tent renting company was quoted Khalid Faris, Director of another AI Thani, President of Qatar CNA-Q is very pleased to be a crew team: Adam Qaddoura, Ali ing l,700lbs. by Al Sharq as saying: “This year company was also quoted as saying Racing Club. part of promoting road safety Al Marri, and Jassim Radwani It reaches a speed of 145mph, there is a little change in the rental by the daily: “Qatari tribes usually Dr Ken Macleod, President to our students and all Qatari - all Mechanical Engineering covering 1/8 of a mile, in 4.8 prices due to the demand for addi- go for only ‘Deluxe Royal Tents’ of CNA-Q, explained that the youth,” said Dr Macleod. students - and Kieran Soora seconds. CNA-Q’s Drag Racing tional services such as video cov- which come in a size of 100m x College’s Drag Racing Club was An agreement between the - a Business Administration- Team was directly involved in erage, laser light, fireworks, large 100m, and the rents may vary from formed in September 2012 at Qatar Racing Club and CNA-Q Accounting student. readying the car, working on the screen display monitors and cater- QR180,000 to QR250,000 and even the campus, with the intention began in September to brand one They are accompanied chassis and rebuilding the engine. ing services.” more, depending the quality of of encouraging road safety, while of the club’s race cars with CNA- by James Mason, Process Faisal Al Mohammed, driver of There are no fixed or standard accessories such as sofa, carpets, providing interesting and chal- Q’s logo for one year and allow Automation Engineering the car, says driving at that speed prices for tents. It depends on their lighting, cameras, size of display lenging student projects. usage by the College’s students Technology instructor and takes a great deal of focus to con- size and quality of accessories. The monitors and dancing floor areas.” “This activity provides an for competition. Faculty Adviser to the team, trol the car and ensure safety. size of a tent may vary from 40 x THE PENINSULA opportunity for our Engineering The College’s team will and Joe Wood, Team Technical THE PENINSULA Arabic receipt rule may spell QF-CMU project maps Doha’s trouble for retailers and shops urban growth, transformation DOHA: Small retailers, includ- already begun working to have in print. As for the condition ing neighbourhood stores, could the new software in place and that all products must also have be in trouble as they must they will likely be issuing bills to labels in Arabic, the hypermarket DOHA: The architectural feats acquire new software and hire customers in both English and official said most goods do have of Doha now can be explored Arabic-speaking counter staff Arabic. labels in Arabic. publicly via a free Web-based to begin issuing sales receipts “We have received the new “We will be sticking Arabic application called 4dDoha: to customers in Arabic. guidelines from the trade minis- labels manually on products that Buildings (www.4ddoha.com/ Executive regulations issued try and begun working on the new don’t have Arabic labels. But such collection). by the Ministry of Business and system,” an official from a major products are few.” Funded by Qatar Foundation Trade on November 18 make hypermarket told this newspa- The bye-laws ask dealers to (QF) and created by Carnegie it legally binding on all retail per yesterday. What these outlets provide a machine for temporary Mellon University School of and wholesale outlets as well as need is new software to issue the use to a buyer if the machine he Architecture in Pittsburgh faculty importers to issue bills to custom- bi-lingual receipts. “But we would originally bought is damaged and members Kelly Hutzell and Rami ers in Arabic. The executive regu- also need Arabic-speaking coun- its repair takes longer than 15 El Samahy and their research lations, or bye-laws, were issued ter staff to answer queries from days. It is not known if this rule team, ‘4dDoha: Buildings’ is part to help enforce the Consumer Arabic-speaking customers,” said would apply to motor insurers. of an ongoing research project Protection Law (Number 8 of the hypermarket official. In case a spare part is being mapping the urban growth and 2008). Smaller outlets said the new replaced due to some defect in a transformation of Doha. According to the bye-laws, rules portend trouble for them ‘machine’ guarantee must be pro- The application they developed sales bills must specify the name as they have to get new soft- vided by the dealer for at least is one facet of a larger project of the outlet, its address, date of ware and must also hire Arabic- three to six months. called 4dDoha that examines bill, item/s or services being sold speaking staff. “Our overhead The dealer must also hand Doha in three-dimensional space or offered, their type and quan- costs will go up eating into our to the customer a purchase bill and time. tity or duration (in the case of a dwindling profits,” a small pro- showing the outlet he has bought “4dDoha addresses these trans- service) in Arabic. visions store operator said, not the spare part from and its price. formations by tracing the physi- Major retail outlets have wanting his or his outlet’s name THE PENINSULA cal growth of the city across time through an interactive display that allows users to track a vari- ety of changes through different eras,” said Hutzell, an associate teaching professor. The application allows users to view the city in four dimensions — length, width, height and time. It focuses on the city’s architecture from the pre-oil period of 1947 to its independence in 1971, and through the current expansion. Hutzell and El Samahy, who have been teaching architectural courses in Doha during the spring semester for the past four years, chose 50 of the most notewor- thy buildings to be part of the Some of Doha’s iconic buildings featured in the ‘4dDoha: Buildings’ project. application. The app was designed for use wanted to explore architectural physical growth of the region. on an iPad, but can also be viewed elements that are unique to the Hutzell and El Samahy are plan- through web browsers such as place and time, and to generate ning on adding more categories to Safari, Firefox, or Chrome. discussion on what represents 4dDoha, including master plans, The application includes Qatari architecture. urban elements, and competitions graphic icons, detailed informa- “It is important for architects that will round out the narrative tion and photos of the buildings in this region (the Arabian Gulf) of the city’s development. They collected by the researchers. to understand the commonality in are currently in discussions with App users can sort the collection architectural elements, as well as institutions in Qatar to exhibit by time, location, architecture the differences,” said El Samahy, the app in larger venues to wider language or style (vernacular, an assistant teaching professor audiences. modern, postmodern or contem- and founding partner of the firm “We had hoped that 4dDoha porary), and by current status, over-under. would serve as a general educa- such as whether it is standing, has In addition to being a free Web tion tool for the public to know been demolished or renovated, or application, 4dDoha: Buildings more about the history and the is unrealised. was exhibited on the Carnegie future of Doha,” Hutzell said. “We As professors and architects, Mellon Qatar campus in April. looked to the past to understand Hutzell and El Samahy said they Visitors to the exhibit used the what was involved in designing a are always trying to practice what app as part of an interactive expe- contemporary Arab city.” they teach. In this case, they rience that helped them see the THE PENINSULA

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Group seeks Hikma Hours to boost Arab $60bn for participation BY FAZEENA SALEEM conservation DOHA: A special session aimed at strengthening Arab participation in UN Climate Change Conference yester- Call to honour Copenhagen promise day discussed Qatar’s efforts toward sustainability. DOHA: Sustained financial emissions and stop deforestation As the Arab bloc’s representa- resources are an imperative — and the use of nature to help tion has been weaken in the past, for COP18/CMP8 conference people cope with climate change, a new session ‘Hikma Hours’ has as funding is urgently needed a process known as “ecosystem- been introduced and it is aimed to enable vulnerable nations based adaptation”. at focusing on the knowledge of and communities to deal with Rebecca Chacko, Senior ancient Arabs on how to deal extreme weather events, rising Director for Climate Policy at with adverse climatic conditions. sea levels, droughts, and other Conservation International, said: The Qatar Sustainability environmental risks. “Adaptation is now broadly recog- Network (QSN), a 33-day- The initial $30bn pledge by nised as a critical component of old Non-Governmental developed countries made in the international climate change Organisation’s partners Copenhagen in 2009 is expiring regime. Decisions in Doha must shared their actions taken for this December, and there have begin to translate policy frame- The Chairman of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, the sustainability. not been new pledges to sustain work into real action on the Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, and Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary “We believe what ever deci- this vital financing, to meet the ground. Recognising and sup- of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with other dignitaries inaugurating the Qatar sions taken; the young genera- promise of mobilising $100bn per porting the role nature can play Sustainable Expo at the Doha Exhibition Center yesterday. tion should act to stop climate year by 2020, said Conservation in helping people adapt to climate change,” said Nasser Al Kuwari, International. change by providing clean water, representing Qatar Foundation The Global Conservation group buffering storm surge and offering International, a member of the is asking for pledges of at least other vital environmental services network. $60bn from 2013-2015, or double is one of the most cost-effective The Qatar Sustainability the so called “fast start” prom- ways we can move towards sus- Attiyah opens Sustainability Expo Network with several leading ise in Copenhagen, in addition tainable climate solutions. Failure Qatari stakeholders have com- to $10bn-$15bn for the Green to do so will put millions of lives BY ISABEL OVALLE Sustainability Report to the presi- quantity of emissions per capita mitted to establishing a net- Climate Fund. and livelihoods at risk.” dent of COP18. are “misleading” when they refer work that collectively enhances “The debt problems facing Conservation International is DOHA: The Chairman of the The Minister of Energy talked to small states like Qatar. the culture of research, science, several wealthy nations make it calling on policymakers at Doha Administrative Control and about Qatar’s sustainable develop- Figueres congratulated Qatar and sustainability through active more challenging for them to put to allocate specific and adequate Transparency Authority H E ment programmes, referring also for opening an expo to let the public engagement. money on the table. But, if fund- funds from industrialised and Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, to the country’s approach to cli- world know what is being done in The network aims to inspire, ing is not provided now, the future emerging economies for adapta- who is also the President of mate change. “In a short amount the region on sustainability and inform, empower, and educate costs of inaction will be prohibi- tion projects in the developing COP18/CMP8, yesterday inau- of time, many companies are climate change. The UN official to improve the quality of life tive in both financial and human world; prioritise the protection of gurated the Qatar Sustainability working on sustainability and pro- also referred to the objectives of for future generations in Qatar. terms. natural ecosystems for their vital Expo with a ribbon cutting moting sustainable programmes,” COP18, clarifying that in Doha the QSN aims to become an active “The $100bn figure must not role in disaster risk reduction and ceremony. Dr Al Sada said. main issue to address are the rules platform for the advancement of be an empty promise nor the management; include approaches Christiana Figueres, the About the report, he said that that will apply to the new commit- the science-based sustainability Green Climate Fund an empty to adaptation that place a high Executive Secretary of the United “it captures the essence of the ment period to the Kyoto protocol. agenda in Qatar and beyond. bank account,” said Dr Fred priority on natural ecosystems Nations Framework Convention sustainable development efforts of The European Union, Australia, Christopher Silva who is in Bolt, Senior Vice President and traditional knowledge and on Climate Change, was also the major companies of the Energy Norway and Switzerland have charge of sustainable activi- for International Policy at ensure the effective participation present and took a tour through Sector of Qatar. Giving emphasis already confirmed they will say yes ties of students at the Hamad Conservation International. of indigenous peoples and local the exhibition together with other to priority issues such as safety to the new commitment period, as bin Khalifa University said, “In Doha countries must spec- communities. authorities and VIP guests. measures and quality of safety well as Qatar, while the US (which “Engagement with climate ify how much and when they will With several negotiation With this expo the Qatari gov- performance, as well as the sec- never ratified the Protocol), change should bring to the fore- contribute.” streams scheduled to conclude ernment aims to let the world tor’s climate change approach that Russia, Canada and Japan, will front and be transparent.” Conservation International this December and a new glo- know about the range of sustain- includes several actions to reduce not. The Qatar Sustainability “We work on sustainability, also stressed the need for deci- bal treaty to be agreed in three able initiatives undertaken, both greenhouse gas emissions”. Expo, which has been organ- our new building designs, with sions that will enable countries years, Conservation International by various public departments During a press briefing, the ised by International Fairs and solar panels are one example,” to immediately scale up their warned that all countries partici- and by local and international president of COP18, said: “We Promotions and overseen by the he said. efforts to mitigate greenhouse pating in the annual UN climate organisations. are confident we are on the right Ministry of the Environment, will Hikma is the Arabic word for gas emissions and adapt to cli- talks must take on a renewed Coinciding with the grand track, dedicating a lot of funds to be open to the public from today ‘wisdom’ and the 11 sessions, mate change. The organisation sense of urgency if we are to avoid opening of the expo, the Minister be sure we are on the way to sus- until to December 7. which are open to all partici- has deep expertise in the vital what scientists forecast will be of Energy and Industry and tainably reduce the emissions”. It will be free to the public and pants at the Climate Change role of nature in fighting climate irreversible damage to our plan- Chairman and Managing Al Attiyah added that Qatar feature a range of activities for all Conference, aims to bring the change, and therefore, will be et’s natural life support systems Director of Qatar Petroleum, began implementing green poli- ages, designed to stimulate sus- Arab world to the forefront of paying close attention to devel- and the vital services they provide H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh tics “many years ago”. About the tainable thinking and highlight climate change discussions for opments in REDD+ — which aims to all humanity. Al Sada, presented an official country’s high CO2 emissions, he eco-friendly initiatives in Qatar. the first time. to simultaneously reduce carbon THE PENINSULA copy of the Energy and Industry said that reports that present the THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

Some of the delegates taking notes on the first day of the COP18 summit at the Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday. SALIM MATRAMKOT Climate change taking a toll on developing countries

BY ISABEL OVALLE place in the first day of the UN with impact on traditional rice coping strategies were not climate change conference in varieties, which no longer grow enough to avoid adverse DOHA: Climate change has Doha. well. In addition, she referred impact, given that many cop- caused extensive damage on Koko Warner, scien- to the health implications of ing strategies were found to be vulnerable developing coun- tific director of the Loss salty drinking water erosive and affect long-term tries such as Bangladesh, and Damage in Vulnerable Costs for Bhutan are associ- livelihood sustainability. Kenya, Bhutan, Micronesia Initiative of UN University, ated with changing monsoon Micronesia has suffered ero- and Gambia. said that the humanitarian patterns, while in Gambia they sion in coastal areas, which These were the conclusions consequences for raising glo- are linked to draught. These has caused damage to houses of research completed by the bal temperature is “already a phenomena have affected the and infrastructure and loss Government of Bangladesh reality.” habitability and cultivation in of beaches. Supported by the and the Loss and Damage The study she presented certain regions. African Climate Policy Centre in Vulnerable Countries centred on the five coun- In Kenya the changes in cli- (ACPC), there have been addi- Initiative. tries mentioned above. For mate have cause droughts as tional case studies in Ethiopia, The issue was addressed at Bangladesh climatic stressors well. Research showed that for Mozambique, Burkina Faso one of the side events that took have caused salinity intrusion, 72 percent of the population, and Nepal. THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

NGOs call for action COP18 an opportunity to make history, says outgoing president

DOHA: Doha should avoid to meet objectives taking “a big step backwards, and concentrate on the need to move forward with the 2020 EU urged to reject pressure from coal and oil industry perspective,” said the out- going COP president Maite DOHA: International experts meet their commitments to pro- quickly so that this door does not Nkoana-Mashabane. from NGOs organised in the vide finance,” she said. slam shut,” Hmaidan said. Mashabane, who is also Climate Action Network (CAN) Martin Kaiser, head of the If the talks do not produce Minister of International said the Doha negotiations pre- Greenpeace delegation, said the a work programme that is con- Relations and Co-operation of sented a turning point for the way countries approached the crete and meaningful, then the South Africa, said it is vital for world with much that needed Kyoto Protocol would set the talks’ ability to produce a fair and the Doha meet to move forward in to be achieved for COP18 to be tone for talks. “EU leaders need legally binding agreement to deal facing climate change challenges. branded a success.. to reject pressure from the coal with climate change after 2020 She cited an African prov- CAN called for countries to and oil industry, and strengthen will be impacted. erb highlighting the need for make Doha about action, ambi- its legal limitation of atmospheric “The Qatar COP presidency multilateral cooperation within tion and equity. Specifically, called pollution without loopholes,” he – the first for the Middle East the United Nations Framework not only for developed countries said. - needs to build trust by making Convention on Climate Change. to sign on to second commitment “This send out a challenge to an emissions reduction pledge, or “If you want to walk fast, walk period of the world’s only legally US President Barack Obama and risk losing political momentum alone. If you want to walk far, binding climate treaty, the Kyoto other world leaders to restart in the talks,” Hmaidan said, but walk with others,” she said. Protocol, but for the nations their international engagement recent political developments It is imperative to also move involved to increase their emis- in the interests of their citizens would be positive for the talks. forward with restrictions to sion reductions within the treaty and millions of people around the The reelection of US President emissions, a task that for which and to close the loopholes that globe. We call on Europe to step Obama should allow more con- “financial support is crucial”. On existed within it which would let up at this conference, and criticise crete action from the United this basis, she said that the agree- 30 billion tonnes of carbon escape Japan and Canada for refusing to States, according to Alden Meyer, ments to be reached in Qatar have into the atmosphere. sign up to Kyoto’s second commit- Director of Strategy and Policy, to comprise transparency. Developed countries also ment period,” he said. Union of Concerned Scientists. For Nkoana-Mashabane, needed to increase their emis- Wael Hmaidan, Director of “We need the US to hit the COP18 is another opportunity to sions reductions commitments as CAN International, said the Doha reset button on their existing make history once again by open- current pledges were so far inad- talks were about what kind of negotiating positions and to make ing a new chapter that will lead us equate to keep the temperature world we want to live in. a real commitment to keeping beyond 2020. She encouraged del- rise below 2 degrees as well as to With warming at just 0.8 temperatures below 2 degrees,” egations to mark the beginning of lock in finance to support mitiga- degrees, devastating conse- Meyer said. a “new era of operation, and focus tion action by developing nations. quences of climate change have “Specifically, the US negotia- our minds first on the implemen- Tasneem Essop, International already hit many countries this tors should be more forthcoming tation of the agreements and sec- Climate Policy Advocate for year, including Hurricane Sandy in Doha on just how the US will ond on laying the ground work for WWF, said the inadequate per- in the Americas and droughts in meet its pledge to reduce its emis- the future”. formance by developed coun- the US and Russia. sions by 17 percent below 2005 She said that “we have to tries was eroding trust which “The door to staying below the levels by 2020, as well as how it be able to come together here, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane during her speech. SALIM MATRAMKOT would have implications for the internationally agreed 2 degrees will achieve the near-total decar- because we keep coming back negotiations. temperature rise is still open, but bonisation of the US economy year, after year, to engage in this “While developing countries we need developed countries to needed by mid-century to meet difficult process”. this issue”. On this point, she presidency, because our future is can take on more action, they can increase their commitment to the 2 degree goal.” The Southafrican minister said: wished all the participants a suc- linked to each other for our sur- only do so if developed countries reducing carbon emissions more THE PENINSULA “we owe it to our children to solve cess, particularly to the incoming vival. THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Kahramaa unveils plans PM meets Omani official to cut power, water use Plan to help Qatar’s efforts to reduce carbon footprint

DOHA: The Qatar General regulations to rationalise con- consume less electricity and emit Electricity and Water sumption of water and electricity. less greenhouse gases. Air condi- Corporation (Kahramaa) yes- Reducing 20 percent of elec- tioners claim a major share of the terday announced an ambitious tricity consumption will mean total electricity consumption in plan to reduce electricity con- cutting 2,900 million kg of carbon the country. Kahramaa will soon sumption in the country by 20 emission and saving 5300 KW/h announce a new initiative in this percent and water consumption of electricity. It will also help regard, said the official. by 35 percent in the next five reduce consumption of natural Kahramaa has already issued years. gas by 83,000 million cubic feet, guidelines to the public on ways The announcement came said the statement. and means to rationalise water on the occasion of the United The targeted 35 percent reduc- and electricity consumption. The Nations Climate Change tion in water consumption will ongoing awareness campaign will Conference which opened at help save 110 million cubic feet of be intensified and penalties would the Qatar National Convention water and reduce carbon emission also be imposed on those violating Center (QNCC) yesterday. by 300 million kg. the guidelines. In a statement issued yes- From December 1, new stand- The corporation is currently terday, Kahramaa chairman ards and specifications will come working with Barwa Real Estate Engineer Isa Al Kuwari said, the into force for water pipes and company and the Qatar Green plan will significantly contribute electric cables used in buildings, Building Council to promote to Qatar’s efforts to reduce its to make them energy-efficient. green building concepts in the carbon footprint. Buildings that fail to comply country. Part of this initiative is He said the target will be with these standards will not be a competition to select the best achieved through a variety of licensed, said the official. sustainable building to present it means ranging from public Another strategy is to encour- as model for other buildings, said awareness campaigns to laws and age the use of air conditioners that Al Kuwari. THE PENINSULA The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani with Omani Minister in Charge of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Doha yesterday. Iran fanning sectarian violence in Iraq: Hashemi

BY MOHAMED OSMAN when its Transport Minister said trusteeship of the International that he is abiding by the Supreme Community. Therefore we need DOHA: Iraq’s Sunni Vice- Leader of the Iranian Revolution? support from the Arab and President, Tareq Al Hashemi This very minister is in-charge Islamic world, and the interna- (pictured), has accused Iran of in Iraq of Syrian and Lebanese tional community to tackle human fanning sectarian violence in issues,” said Al Hashemi. rights violations against innocent his home country and has urged The International Community people. At least 95 percent of the to review its strategy to deal is accelerating a regime change in total violations of human rights with Shia-Sunni disputes. Syria so the Arab world will have target Sunnis.” “Iran should stop fanning to do more to bring about quick Al Hashemi was speaking on sectarian violence in the region solutions to the problems in Iraq issues related to Iraq and the because it is not in its interest.” Al and Syria. region at Dar Al Sharq yesterday. Hashemi said. “This is a negative The latest visit to Syria was He was invited by Al Sharq. move and it will destabilise Iran made by the Speaker of the Prime Minister of Iraq, Nouri more at a time when the country Parliament of Iran, Ali Larijani Al Maliki is misusing his pow- is expecting to witness a revolu- to give moral support and ensure ers to root out his opponents and tion like the Arab spring.” that Iran is in full support with arch rivals in the government, he He was also critical of his own the Syrian regime. said. “The political changes taking country for permitting Iran to use “I am very optimistic that the shape in the Arab region started its ground and airspace to send issue on the international forum current situation in the region from Iraq with the toppling of the troops and weapons to help the about Iraq’s ground and airspace will not remain unchanged for Saddam regime but we failed to Syrian regime. being used by Iran to support a long time and the changes will set up a better alternative to meet Al Hashemi said that the US Syria. come fast.” the aspirations of the people,” said administration has raised the “What do you expect from Iraq “Iraq is still under the Al Hasehmi. THE PENINSULA

QMA to hold ‘Little Sun’ event at Yan Pei-Ming’s expo Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corporation and President – DOHA: Qatar Museums sustainable. By buying “Little and will stay on view until Microsoft Middle East & Africa, Ali Faramawy during his presentation. Authority (QMA) will hold Sun” at a full price in areas of January 12 next year. Curated a “Little Sun” event at the the world with electricity, people by Francesco Bonami, the exhi- Yan Pei-Ming’s “Painting the help make it available for a lower bition profiles three types of his- History” exhibition which will price to communities with no tory makers and highlights the include a 24-hour blackout or inconsistent electricity. This power of painting as a medium Microsoft shows off from 9pm of November 29 till project is considered an artistic for recording historical events 9pm on November 30. endeavour and a call to action. and portraying iconic figures. During this event, the exhibi- The “Little Sun” lamp will Yan Pei-Ming is a world- tion can be only seen in the dark be available for purchase at the renowned artist who became Windows 8 in UAE using a “Little Sun” lamp. exhibition and visitors will be able known for his “epic-sized” por- “Little Sun” is a solar-pow- to learn more about solar power, traits of Chinese communist DUBAI: Microsoft showcased transforming the lives of con- ered lamp made for the 1.6 bil- the global energy challenge, as leader Mao Zedong, and actor its next-generation operating sumers, businesses and econo- lion people worldwide who live well as light and its importance Bruce Lee. system, Windows 8, to custom- mies through a set of amazing off the electrical grid. Founded for life. Charging stations will be Yan Pei-Ming was commis- ers and partners in an event new devices and rich apps,” Ali by Olafur Eliasson and Frederik located at the entrances of QMA sioned in 2010 to create portraits hosted at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Faramawy said. Ottesen, this lamp has devel- Gallery, and lamps can be used of the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad last week. He said that the UAE Smart oped an affordable solar-powered inside. bin Khalifa Al Thani, and H H Antoine Leblond, Corporate Learning is a great example of light to satisfy the urgent human “Painting the History”, an Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Vice President for Windows Web how technology is helping the need for off-grid lighting and to exhibition by French-Chinese The two portraits are now dis- Chinese artist Yan Pei-Ming at his Services at Microsoft Corp, and region become more competitive promote economic growth in artist Yan Pei-Ming, opened to played at the entrance of Mathaf: “Painting the History” exhibition Ali Faramawy, Corporate Vice internationally by equipping stu- regions where electricity is not public on October 12 at the QMA Arab Museum of Modern Art. at the Katara. President Microsoft Corporation dents with access to the latest available, reliable, affordable, or Gallery, Building 10, in Katara, THE PENINSULA and President – Microsoft technology. Middle East & Africa, discussed Microsoft highlighted early the opportunity Windows 8 deployment customers, includ- brings to consumers, businesses ing British Telecom, Emirates and developers at the interna- Airlines and UAE Smart Let lawyers tional event. Learning, that are already taking Katara to hold first outdoor art fair “Windows 8 offers a no com- advantage of enterprise benefits promise platform, giving you – from enhanced fundamentals retain villa the same experience on a touch with security, performance and DOHA: Katara, the Cultural device as through mouse and manageability to new features Village, is organising its First offices: Official keyboard,” said Leblond. such as Windows To Go, which Annual Outdoor Art Fair, a Built on the foundation of offers new possibilities in mobile community event showcasing Continued from page 1 Windows 7 – the new OS works productivity. local visual arts and performing Asked about lawyers having well side-by-side with the exist- Microsoft also announced new arts talents. been told to vacate villa-offices ing Windows 7. apps from DEWA, Time Out The fair which will run from in residential areas and move “Windows 8 helps companies Dubai and Fedex ‘Shop & Ship’ December 14 to 19 invites Qatar- to commercial districts, Al Azba improve the way they do business at the event. based artists to participate in this said that was unfair, too, because through immersive apps devel- These and other apps are large scale event. they would have to pay high office oped to better reach employees available on the recently launced Featuring a variety of mediums rents and their overhead costs and improve customers’ experi- Windows Store. In addition to including collage, clay, jewellery, would skyrocket. ences,” Leblond added. opportunity for companies to drawing, glass, painting, metal, “We are trying to convince The new OS is available on reach customers directly, the and soft sculpture/fabric/clothes, the authorities concerned not to more than 1,000 certified PCs Windows Store represents a printing, wood and photography, A flier promoting the annual outdoor art fair at Katara. remove us from residential areas. and tablets on a wide variety of major opportunity for developers interested artists can participate After all, we are not carrying out screen sizes, configurations and with the largest potential market by emailing outdoorartfair@ market in Doha. This will ensure will be given the chance to per- commercial activities. Ours is a designs, and it is supported by of any platform as all new and katara.net. Deadline to receive that Qatar based artists get the form on stage. The Art Fair will service-oriented profession,” he thousands of apps available in the upgraded Windows PCs can run submissions is November 29. opportunities to both exhibit and also include mobile restaurant said. Windows Store. Windows Store apps. “We encourage all artists to sell works, at an affordable price stands around the Amphitheatre Al Azba said he found it strange Experts said that the latest Developers using the Windows participate through applying for to a general audience interested area for visitors to have access to that while medical and engineer- version of Windows is already Store for their apps have the their own exhibition booth, and in Art,” said Dr Khalid Al Sulaiti, a variety of tasty treats. In addi- ing professionals were being sparking impressive innovation most control over their business, take advantage of this opportu- General Manager of Katara. tion, the fair will offer a chill-out allowed to retain villa-offices, the in the region. the most favourable terms, and nity to exhibit new works. One An Open Mic Zone will be area where visitors can relax and lawyers were being driven out. “Just a few weeks after its glo- the most flexibility in their code. of the main objectives of the featured during the fair, where enjoy the activities on display. “So why target lawyers alone?” bal launch, Windows 8 is already THE PENINSULA Art Fair is to stimulate the art Doha-based performing artists THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Israel, Hamas teams in Cairo for talks Meeting to discuss Palestinian demand for opening of more Israeli crossings into Gaza

CAIRO: Egyptian mediators a civil war. Some of the import avoided interfering when Gaza began separate talks yesterday and export limits have since been farmers neared the fence to tend with Hamas and with Israel to eased, but Israel still prevents a to their land, and Israel also eased flesh out details of a ceasefire long list of goods into the territory its restrictions at sea, permitting agreed last week that ended - including many items needed Gaza fishermen to head farther eight days of fighting in the for construction - arguing they away from the coast than in the Gaza Strip. could be used for the manufac- past three years. An Egyptian official said the ture of weapons. Senior Hamas Israel launched its air offen- talks would discuss Palestinian leader Mahmoud Al Zahar told sive against the Gaza Strip on demands for the opening of more reporters on Saturday that the November 14 with the declared Israeli crossings into Gaza - a group wanted to see the open- aim of deterring Islamist mili- move that would help end six ing of all four goods crossings tants from firing rockets into its years of blockade of the coastal with Israel that used to operate territory. enclave ruled by the Islamist before 2006. Only one operates at The Israeli military also says its Hamas. The Egyptian-brokered present, with a second passenger soldiers have come under increas- ceasefire came into force last terminal reserved for the hand- ing attack from the border area Wednesday, ending hostilities ful of Palestinians and foreigners this year, including earlier this between the two sides that cost who are allowed in and out of the month when a jeep was hit by an the lives of 167 Palestinians and territory. anti-tank missile. six Israelis. The Egyptian official said UN Secretary-General Ban However, the text of the truce Cairo would also urge both sides Ki-moon told an Austrian news- stipulated that issues such as to cement their commitments to paper in remarks due for pub- access to the borders, free move- the ceasefire agreement. lication today that “the most ment for Gazans and the trans- Israeli soldiers shot dead a important thing right now is fer of goods would be dealt with Palestinian man on Friday after ensuring that there are no illegal “after 24 hours”. he approached the Gazan “no-go” deliveries of rockets and weapons Meanwhile, Two Palestinians border area, apparently in the to Hamas” and “free access and injured during the latest Israeli belief that under the terms of the freedom of movement in Gaza”. aggression on Gaza died yester- ceasefire deal he was unable to go Ban thought the Gaza crisis day. Sabah Al Skafi and Ahmed Members of the Hamas-run security forces inspect what appears to be part of an aircraft which washed ashore up to the heavily patrolled fence. also showed “the status quo is no Mashharawi, injured by Israeli near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, yesterday. Hamas claims it was part of an Israeli plane brought down by Alarmed by the prospect of option” and urged a resumption raids on two districts on Gaza its fighters. the truce failing, Egypt encour- of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks city died at hospital yesterday. aged Hamas police to be deployed stalled since 2010, though Hamas The Israeli attacks killed 170 Palestinians were injured yes- southern tip of the strip. to recognise Israel’s right to exist. along the border line to keep has had no role in those negotia- Palestinians and injured more terday in clashes with Israeli Israel imposed restrictions on The curbs were tightened, and Gazans away and prevent further tions as it rejects any recognition than a thousand others over troops in the northern Gaza Gaza in 2006, following an election backed by Egypt, after Hamas violence. of Israel. eight days. Meanwhile three Strip and east of Rafah in the victory by Hamas, which refuses seized control of the enclave in A day later Israeli troops REUTERS

EU to unfreeze Egyptian, Israel’s defence minister Barak to quit politics Tunisian assets JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defence said, while declining to specify action to keep Iran from going about joining Livni when making Minister Ehud Barak, a close whether he might consider a nuclear, although he told a British his retirement announcement, BRUSSELS: The European ally of Prime Minister Benjamin return to government if he were newspaper last month that the which came just days after the Union announced yesterday it Netanyahu, stunned observers hand-picked for an appointment moment of truth had been Israeli military ended a major air was lifting its asset freeze on yesterday by announcing his by Netanyahu. delayed for “eight to 10 months” assault on Palestinian militants in Egyptian and Tunisian funds, retirement from politics ahead The prime minister said he until spring or summer 2013. the Gaza Strip. imposed as sanctions before of snap elections in January. respected Barak’s decision and Ahead of yesterday’s press con- The decision caps a tumultu- the countries’ strongmen rulers The decision appeared to end thanked him for the role he had ference, observers had speculated ous couple of years for the former were ousted in the Arab Spring a decades-long career that has played in his ruling coalition that the veteran politician and chief of staff, who had a stellar uprisings. seen him serve in top governmen- government. former head of Israel’s Labour military career. The EU’s council of ministers tal posts and lead the country as “I would like to express per- party would announce he was In January 2011, he resigned said it had taken steps to “facili- prime minister. sonal appreciation to Defence joining forces with ex-Kadima from the Labour party where tate the return of misappropri- At a hastily-announced press Minister Ehud Barak,” he said at leader Tzipi Livni to run on a cen- he had spent his entire political ated funds to the Egyptian and conference at the defence minis- a ceremony later in the day. trist ticket in the elections. life, to set up the Independence Tunisian authorities” now that try in Tel Aviv, Barak, 70, said he Netanyahu said Barak had Livni, who quit politics after party, which he quickly led Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak and would step down when the new made a “great contribution” to being ousted as the centre-right into Netanyahu’s rightwing Tunisia’s Zine El Abidine Ben government takes office after the military and Israel’s security, Kadima party’s chief this year, government. Ali had been replaced by elected general elections on January 22. as well as “in the government, in said Barak could “still contribute But his new faction fared governments. “I have decided to resign from both counsel and action, on mat- to the realisation of the Zionist badly in recent polls and was not The council said it had adopted political life and not participate ters that are very important to vision shared between us of a expected to win enough seats to new legislation allowing the in the upcoming Knesset (parlia- the security of Israeli citizens and Jewish, democratic and secure make it possible for him to stay in courts in individual EU mem- mentary) elections,” he said. the state.” state.” the defence ministry post, which ber states to order the release “I will finish my duties as The shock announcement “In spite of the disagreements has long been coveted by mem- of frozen assets once controlled defence minister with the for- comes at a time when the Jewish Defence Minister Ehud Barak between us at times, I always bers of Netanyahu’s Likud party. by Mubarak, Ben Ali and their mation of the next government state has been pushing the inter- appreciated his real concern for The premier had reportedly inner circles. “Once the necessary in three months,” Barak added, national community to pressure attempt to build a nuclear the future of Israel and with all declined to guarantee Barak the judicial steps have been taken, saying that he wanted to spend Iran over its contested nuclear weapon. my heart I wish him success in post after the elections, in part this should enable the release more time with his family. programme. Alongside Netanyahu, Barak this new chapter of his life,” she because of intense pressure from and return to the Egyptian and “Politics is just one way of Israel and much of the West has frequently warned that Israel said in a statement. within Likud. AFP Tunisian authorities of funds fro- contributing to the state,” he believes the programme is an could take pre-emptive military But Barak dropped no hint zen under EU sanctions,” it said. “In addition, the amended legislation will facilitate the exchange of information between EU member states and the rel- evant authorities in Tunisia and Hamas chief backs UN bid Egypt so as to assist in the recov- ery of misappropriated funds.” GAZA CITY: Hamas chief any inch of Palestinian land The EU did not say how Khaled Meshaal yesterday- Iran losing Arab from the (Mediterranean) sea much money was involved. Since told Palestinian president to the (Jordan) river.” January 2011, the EU had frozen Mahmoud Abbas that his sympathy: Hamas On Thursday, the movement the assets of 48 people accused movement backs a Palestinian in Gaza had denied reports that of stealing Tunisian public funds, bid for enhanced United CAIRO: Iran must recon- Hamas prime minister Ismail including Ben Ali, and 19 accused Nations status, a Hamas sider its support for the Haniyah had offered his back- of stealing Egyptian public funds, statement said. Syrian regime if it does ing for the UN bid in a telephone including Mubarak. EU diplo- “Khaled Meshaal... held a not want to alienate Arab call with Abbas. “It is not true,” matic chief Catherine Ashton said telephone conversation with public opinion, the deputy Hamas spokesman Taher Al returning the funds was a priority Palestinian president Mahmoud chief of the Iranian-backed Nunu said in a statement last for the 27-member bloc. “The EU Abbas in which he affirmed Palestinian movement Thursday evening, adding “the will spare no effort to help return that Hamas welcomes the step Hamas said yesterday. media should be more careful.” this money to the people of these of going to the United Nations “Iran’s position in the And on Saturday, Mahmud two countries,” she said. for state observer status,” said Arab world, it’s no longer a Zahar, a Gaza-based Hamas the statement. The statement, good position,” Mussa Abu senior official who has often released just three days before Marzuk, whose movement’s taken stances at odds with Iranian navy ships to Abbas is due to ask the UN politburo had been based in those of the leadership-in-exile, General Assembly in New York Damascus, said during a brief- said the bid was “recognition visit Sudan again to upgrade Palestinian repre- ing to reporters at his new of an official waiver of the 1948 KHARTOUM: Two Iranian sentation, came after Hamas headquarters in the Egyptian borders.” But by Monday, and navy ships will dock in Sudan members in Gaza last week capital. “It has to address its after Meshaal and Rishq’s this week to refuel, state news denied offering the president position, so as not to lose pub- comments, the tone from Gaza agency Suna said yesterday, the their backing. lic opinion,” he said. appeared to have softened. second such visit in a month But both Meshaal and fellow Hamas, which controls the Hamas “supports any diplo- since Sudan accused Israel of political bureau member Izzat Gaza Strip, relocated its leader- matic step which will get some- bombing an arms factory. Al Rishq said yesterday that ship from Damascus to Qatar thing more for the Palestinian Sudan blamed Israeli military they supported the decision to and Egypt after a rift with people,” Gaza Hamas spokes- planes for a huge explosion last go before the United Nations, Syrian President Bashar Al man Sami Abu Zuhri said. month at the Yarmouk plant in though they warned it should Assad over his brutal crack- “But we say it is very impor- Khartoum, the country’s biggest not “compromise” Palestinian down on the revolt against his tant to have a national vision small arms and ammunition fac- “constants and rights.” regime that began in March for supporting the resistance tory. Four people were killed dur- “This move must be in the last year. “Iran asked Hamas and Palestinian rights,” he ing the blast, according to Sudan. context of a vision and national to adopt a closer position to stressed. Abbas is set to ask Israel has not commented on strategy to maintain the Syria. Hamas refused, and for state observer status for the the accusations but Israeli officials national constants and rights this has affected our relation- Palestinians on Thursday, a lit- have accused Sudan of funnelling and based on elements of power ship with Iran,” Abu Marzuk tle over a year after a failed bid weapons via the Egyptian Sinai in the hands of our Palestinian said. AFP to secure full state membership. desert to the Hamas-controlled people, the first of which is the That request stalled in the Gaza Strip. Sudan has good ties resistance,” Meshaal’s state- Security Council, where it has with Iran and Hamas. ment said. In his statement, UN bid but warned it should been blocked by the US, a veto AFP/REUTERS Rishq said he “welcomed” the not “sacrifice or compromise holder in the council. AFP TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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HE leaders of China talk about corruption as if it were merely a failure of party discipline. The new general secretary of the TChinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, became the latest to suggest this in a speech delivered just after his rise to the top post on Nov. 17. “We must be vigilant,” Xi declared, warning that corruption threatens to corrode both the party and state. He’s right about the threat. Corruption is rife in Chinese government, business and society, blossoming along with China’s remarkable eco- nomic growth. But Xi’s admonition will do nothing to stop corruption, and the reasons are not hard to find. China possesses a semblance of a legal system, with courts, lawyers and trials. But it has yet to create a genuine rule of law. The definition of rule of law is that no one — not even the party’s elite — is above the law. Yet in China today, the party stands beyond. It often uses the law to punish those who challenge its monopoly on power. Two recent examples illuminate the party’s exalted position. The first was the downfall of Chongqing party chieftain Bo Xilai, a rising figure in the elite until it was revealed that his wife was involved in a murder scandal surrounding the death of a British businessman. Bo’s abuses shocked many Chinese when they were revealed, and served to underscore how the system works, enriching and protecting those in power. Bo lost his footing, but he was the exception rather than the rule. Xi seemed to acknowledge this in his speech, saying, “In recent years, there have been grave violations of disciplinary rules and laws within the party that have been extremely malign in nature and utterly destructive politically, shocking people to the core.” The second example was the disclosure by the New York Times that relatives of Premier Wen Jiabao had amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune in businesses, despite Wen’s own speeches imploring family members of party officials not to exploit their connections. In a real democracy, an unfettered free press can expose wrongdo- ing. While muckraking journalism can be found in China today, often it has been sanctioned by the authorities to manage popular anger over a scandal, such as milk contamination or factory pollution. There are red lines beyond which journalists cannot cross, and this includes holding the highest officials to account. THE WASHINGTON POST Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Western shoppers can help prevent another Bangladesh factory fire

BY BIM ADEWUNMI of factories have been shut since One hopes so. or “fast fashion” practices employed by cloth- to have solid manufacturing cre- the incident. Thousands have Magazines and are almost always ing companies. There are many dentials is American Apparel: ANGLADESH has some protested in the capital Dhaka, foreign celebri- produced on the issues to weigh up when clothes it’s slogan is “sweatshop free” 4,500 clothes factories, and there is to be a national day ties often trumpet backs of exploi- shopping, and people rarely con- and the website promises that it Bemploying more than 2 of mourning tomorrow. our “incredibly tation, many of sider all of them in the time it “minimises the use of sub-con- million people (mostly women), The comment threads on diverse high-street The 123 people them women, takes to walk from rail to till. tractors and offshore labour”. and accounting for a whopping various news sites have all culture”, and it’s and sometimes The real value of any move- Knitting and sewing take place at 80% of the country’s annual mentioned another factory fire true: the UK high killed in the children. We ment to end bad practice would its Los Angeles HQ, and it boasts exports. Clothing from its fac- – the infamous 1911 Triangle street is huge. know this. And not necessarily be the remedy an enviable benefits package for tories makes its way across Shirtwaist factory fire, in which Even in decline, as Ashulia clothes yet we continue it prescribes (which is often a its workers (on the flipside, CEO the world, supplying big name 146 people were killed in New many report it has factory fire to buy clothes crude lever), but its ability to Dov Charney has been dogged brands in the west – from York. There have been other been, it still pulls with “Made articulate the problems in sim- by accusations of alleged sexual WalMart – the world’s largest workplace fires, of course, but in a pretty penny. mustn’t die for in Vietnam/ ple terms. In many cases, a boy- harassment, which throws up its retailer (Asda is a subsidiary) – this is the one often seen as Retail sales in the Bangladesh/ cott is judged to be the answer. own ethical quandaries). to high-street names like Tesco, the tipping point on improving clothing sector nothing. Will Cambodia” labels. But anti-poverty charity War It’s not enough to feel bad Marks & Spencer and H&M. safety standards and conditions brought in £37.9bn consumers Why? Why do we on Want argues that what (and then promptly forget) The recent fire in the Ashulia for workers. The youngest vic- in 2011. A chunk condone what we boycotts do is rob desperately about the workers who have garment factory has so far tim of the New York fire, Mary of that must come take a stand on have pretty solid poor people of their livelihoods. died in Bangladesh this week. taken 123 lives with it, and Goldstein, was 11; we have no from the high evidence of is bad Instead, as it expresses through It seems clear that even as we left at least 200 people injured. information yet on who Ashulia’s street and online cheap clothing? behaviour? its Sweatshops and Plantations buy cheap clothes with dubi- Reports suggest there were up Goldstein is. But only a day after retail; the dispos- One sim- campaign, it is working to ous provenance, from an ethi- to 2,000 people working in the the Ashulia fire, another build- able trends that ple answer: it’s improve company practices and cal standpoint, people want to building at the time of the fire, ing – home to three separate we consume on a cheap, and con- rights and conditions for the do better. But even if we end up and firefighters were not able to factories – was on fire, this time season-by-season basis. On a sumers don’t have much to millions who work in “export with something as obvious as a gain access to some of the build- in Uttara. The death toll here base level, when we buy a £10 spend on clothes (or indeed most processing zones”. This approach FairTrade stamp for fashion, it ing’s multistorey levels to make has stayed at zero, with reports pair of trousers, surely we know things) these days. Another pos- might be of value in Bangladesh, still comes back to consumers to rescues, suggesting the factory of injuries from smoke inhala- what we are buying into: cheap sible reason is the lack of a uni- which is hugely economically take a stand and make a deci- lacked fire exits. People are still tion. Will this be Bangladesh’s clothes, sometimes euphemisti- fied, single-headed movement dependent on this sector. sion. Will we? unaccounted for, and hundreds Triangle Shirtwaist moment? cally called “affordable fashion” pushing against the exploitative One company which seemed THE GUARDIAN TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Keep US troops in Afghanistan can only do so supported by US advis- The presence ers and enablers. Advising the three Afghan National Army corps and Afghan of US forces National Police zones around the bases requires at least three advise-and-assist brigades — one per corps and zone — plus in Afghanistan support units. Such brigades are smaller than combat brigades, about 1,500 each. alone permits They must, in this concept, be located with our counterterrorism forces to avoid having to secure additional bases. counterterrorism Now we’re up to around 21,500 troops total, without a central headquarters operations in near Kabul or any reliable means of mov- ing by road between our bases. In the real world, neither of those conditions makes Pakistan. sense. Adding up the security forces for a base near Kabul, a theater headquarters, BY KIMBERLY KAGAN AND route-clearance packages, theater logisti- FREDERICK KAGAN cians and other ancillary units is likely to push the requirement above 30,000. ill the United States At that level US forces in Afghanistan continue to conduct could do nothing beyond the minimum counterterrorism necessary to allow us to continue coun- operations in South terterrorism operations in South Asia: Asia? That question is no nation-building, no effort to affect Wcentral to any discussion about US troop the Afghan political process or help the presence and mission in Afghanistan. The Afghans secure presidential elections in answer can be yes only if we pursue and 2014, no development assistance; only support the current strategy, retaining defensive operations against the Taliban roughly 68,000 troops in Afghanistan and other insurgent groups from three into 2014 and about half that number bases. thereafter. Moving toward this long-term pos- Amateurs can discuss imaginary, over- ture in 2013 will likely ensure its failure. the-horizon “light footprint” strategies. As we fall below 68,000 troops, we will Professionals must consider logistics. have to withdraw from important ter- Physics and military reality dictate the rain and lose the ability to maneuver. minimum number of troops needed to Our forces won’t be able to operate in have any US presence in Afghanistan most of southern Afghanistan, conduct without inviting calamities worse than offensive operations or help the ANSF the events in Benghazi, Libya. consolidate and mature. We must create The presence of US forces in basic stability in 2013 that the ANSF can Afghanistan alone permits counterter- sustain to set conditions for any long- rorism operations in Pakistan. It’s this mission units would have to parachute requires bases near Jalalabad, Khost control of these forces. Even if we sup- term US counterterrorism operations. simple: Either we keep the necessary from transport aircraft because no heli- and Kandahar to reach known terror- ply each base directly by air from outside Doing so requires two things this White number of troops in Afghanistan or oper- copter in the US inventory can fly that ist havens (Khost and Jalalabad are less Afghanistan, with no facility near Kabul, House appears to want to avoid: keep- ations against al Qaida and its affiliates in far. But they could not return because than 100 miles apart but are separated each base still needs logistical elements, ing US force levels where they are for Afghanistan and Pakistan cease. aircraft cannot land in the mountains by a 10,000-foot mountain range). Each probably at least 3,000 to 5,000 combat the next two years; and implementing a The principal terrorist concentra- of Eastern Afghanistan or in Pakistan. base requires an airstrip to fly Predators service support troops. The most ideal- serious political strategy aimed not at our tions in South Asia are in Pakistan’s Manned aircraft can drop precision and move supplies by air. Each must also ised version of the limited counterterror- enemies but at the people we need to be federally administered tribal areas. Al weapons on targets in Afghanistan, but have aircraft ground crews and support ism footprint, therefore, is around 15,000 our long-term partners. Qaeda and affiliated groups have sought they fly too fast to loiter over potential the special mission units. troops. At that strength we would not The United States can stabilise safety in Afghanistan primarily in Konar targets. Their bombs hit precisely what Base security and support impose seri- be able to advise, enable, support or rely Afghanistan if it maintains around 68,000 and Nuristan provinces. US forces could they are aimed at, but fast-moving air- ous troop requirements. These bases are on the Afghan National Security Forces US troops in Afghanistan into 2014, drop- target terrorists without maintaining craft cannot ensure that the target was in dangerous places, and we surely will (ANSF). Since they, like our Nato allies, ping to over 30,000 thereafter (about a ground presence in three ways: using actually there. There is no over-the- not entrust the protection of US person- depend on US enablers such as recon- what we have in Korea). The idea that armed Predator drones, special mission horizon solution to targeting terrorists nel to local forces as we did in Benghazi. naissance, helicopters, medevac and the war is inevitably lost is a convenient units or precision-guided munitions in South Asia. Securing the perimeter would require at route-clearance packages, most of their mask behind which decision-makers hide dropped from manned aircraft. Without Bases in Afghanistan obviate all these least two companies of soldiers (alter- operations would cease. to deflect responsibility for pulling out bases in Afghanistan, the tyranny of dis- problems. US forces operating from nating guard duty) and a company-size Thus this footprint would not allow troops who are making a real difference. tance rules out the first two options; the Khost, Jalalabad and Kandahar can strike quick-reaction force — a battalion, in our troops, our allies or the Afghans to We have argued that the current requirement for accuracy and certainty targets in Afghanistan (or Pakistan) with other words. Each base must also have maneuver. At best our troops and bases defeatism about Afghanistan is over- rules out the last. Predators and special mission units. Such the helicopters needed to move around would become isolated islands focused on drawn and unfounded. But it is more North Waziristan is more than 600 operations have been critical to the suc- and conduct operations — at least a com- protecting themselves and irrelevant in important for Americans to internalise miles from the nearest coastline; the cess of counterterrorism operations in bat aviation battalion — and a field medi- the fight against Al Qaeda. At worst they a simple fact: We must either stabilise other sanctuaries are farther. The US this region, including the killing of Osama cal facility able to handle severe trauma. would take losses much greater than we Afghanistan at this minimum level or Air Force reports that armed Predator bin Laden (Abbottabad is about 150 miles That adds up to one combat brigade suffered in Benghazi. abandon the fight against Al Qaeda and drones have a range of about 1,150 miles east of Jalalabad, 750 miles from the (3,500 soldiers) and one combat aviation This minimum counterterrorism foot- its allies in South Asia. Any alternative — not enough to get to Waziristan and Indian Ocean). brigade (5,000 to 6,000 soldiers). print requires basic stability near our “light footprint” strategy is a dangerous back again from the coast, much less The minimum US footprint to sus- That’s about 10,000 troops — without long-term bases to have any effect. The mirage. to orbit and observe a target. Special tain counterterrorism operations counting the supply or command and ANSF must sustain that stability but WP-BLOOMBERG Glimpse of better Europe, then back to reality

He would become a friendly enabler, pre- David Cameron knows the value of pared to take political hits at home, to make the EU work as well as possible. working with the EU, but his hands are There could be no talk of vetoes, or of seizing the chance of a new treaty to rene- gotiate everything about British mem- tied by Tory Europhobes and Ukip. bership, with referendums and a fresh BY JACKIE ASHLEY start. For one thing, that’s a short route suddenly looks instead like the factional to political paralysis, which Merkel can’t leader of the struggling southern coun- afford. She and her team will turn just as xciting stalemate might seem tries – Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. quickly against Cameron if it’s back to the the ultimate political oxymoron, So when Merkel sides with Britain old British naysayers and special pleading. but Brussels is a strange city. and the Scandinavians in demanding a The most likely outcome, though, is ELast week’s failed EU budget tougher approach to the central budget, that Cameron won’t change his tone radi- summit there marked a possible fork in and is less careful about France’s tender cally, as he would need to do. Why? First, the path, and Britain’s best chance for feelings over agricultural subsidies, the because of the rising hubbub on his back years to help shape the continent’s future. possibility of a fundamental rift appears. benches from people who want to leave But is David Cameron capable of seizing British politicians of left and right the EU completely, or at least a radical this remarkable opportunity? argue regularly that Britain needs to revision of the relationship. These are Probably not. The Eurosceptic forces be more like Germany, with stronger views you can now hear from Tory minis- massed at Westminster, and the growing regional and industrial banking, better ters, too. I have no sympathy for Cameron popularity of Ukip, are likely to cause technical training, and an economy less about the dilemma he faces, since he has the prime minister to freeze just at the dependent on the City. That’s the bur- gone along with this all his political life., moment a bigger political operator – den of Michael Heseltine’s recent report German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) at the The second, closely connected, reason a visionary – would move ahead, and on growth, and of Vince Cable’s growth start of a European summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. is the Ukip threat. Rotherham council’s change the terms of trade. ideas. You can hear it, too, in Labour’s incomprehensible decision to remove Let’s start with that summit. It was analysis, from statements made by the remaining a key member of the EU would in, but not quite in; and that’s how the three young children from their foster only one moment in the tangled history leadership through to those of “Blue allow us to stay at the table even while London elite likes it. parents because the couple were Ukip of EU politics, but the fact that Angela Labour” thinkers such as Lord Glasman. taking no part in the single currency. It may be an over-interpretation, but members, condemned by all the main Merkel had not engaged in the usual pre- If the EU consisted of Germany, There’s a deal to be done. It could lead, I wonder whether Hague’s infuriating parties, can only help Ukip in the com- summit stitch-up with Paris – she appar- Poland, the Netherlands and Scandinavia, as Timothy Garton Ash suggested in the vagueness over the timing of any refer- ing byelection. But frankly, they hardly ently loathes François Hollande – made Britain would have no real problem with Guardian last week, to a double-centred endum, or real choice – and he was at it need help. They have evolved under Nigel it a significant one. The whole European fully involved membership – including, Europe, with Britain at the heart of again over the weekend, mumbling and Farage into a fully functioning rightwing project, going right back to the iron and probably, a single currency. the foreign and security hard core, and humming away – reflects the hope that alternative to the Tories and are scaring steel community, is based on Franco- Now of course, we are a million miles Germany (with France) at the heart of a multi-core Europe could yet emerge Conservative high command quite badly. German intertwining. away from any fundamental breakup of the economic hard core. Labour talks and stop the agonising choice between Everything points to a close election There have been times before when this the EU, and it would be catastrophic about a multi-centred Europe, which in or out. Certainly, the gap now visible in two years’ time, and Cameron will be has seemed in bad repair. What makes for us if it happened – but the love-in doesn’t sound a million miles away. between France and Germany, and the told by his new adviser, Lynton Crosby, this time different is that Germany’s des- between Cameron and Merkel shows both Although Cameron and William Hague warmer relationship between Merkel and that he cannot afford to alienate the tiny, and France’s, are less clear. Germany sides that they could do pretty well by are portrayed (and have portrayed them- Cameron suggests that what used to seem Europhobe heartlands any more. under Merkel has reached that painful forming a closer relationship. The euro selves) as tough-nut Eurosceptics, I impossible is now a genuine possibility. Cameron has had a “good” sum- but inevitable time when its economic group is going to have to go for deeper strongly suspect such a grand bargain Well, it’s a nice idea. The trouble is that mit. He’ll be applauded in the House of strength means it has to take political integration, and that’s going to be led would privately delight them too. It we haven’t got the political leadership Commons when he reports back. But he’s leadership, and the unpopularity that by Germany. Though the UK is outside leaves Britain’s prized diplomatic position capable of seizing the chance, of jumping on a hiding to nothing. This was a brief involves. France, which once assumed the euro, British support and encourage- enhanced and, if the City was protected forward. To do that, Cameron would have glimpse of a better European future avail- it would be the political leader, allow- ment would be very helpful for Berlin. from some aspects of a banking union, to make it clear he would help the fis- able to us; the Tories will swiftly draw the ing Germany only economic dominance, Meanwhile, German support for Britain life could go on as before. We would be cal union Germany needs to come about. curtain again. THE GUARDIAN TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Deal to ease Iraq’s France grants Arab-Kurd crisis BAGHDAD: Top federal and Kurdish security officials agreed in Baghdad yesterday to “acti- $1.5m to Syrian vate” coordinating committees between their forces and work to calm the situation in north- ern Iraq, a statement said. Tensions are running high opposition in parts of the country’s north that the autonomous Kurdistan region wants to incorporate over the strong objections of Baghdad, Syrian warplanes hit village near Turkey and military reinforcements have been sent to disputed areas. PARIS/DAMASCUS: France jet overflew Atme three times at a Parliament speaker Osama Al has allocated ¤1.2m ($1.5m) low altitude and dropped at least Nujaifi has been pushing to resolve in emergency aid to the newly six bombs or rockets into popu- the crisis between Baghdad and formed opposition Syrian lated areas near a school that Kurdistan, which he has warned National Coalition, Foreign houses a rebel command centre, could lead to civil war. Minister Laurent Fabius said without causing any casualties, The two sides agreed to con- yesterday. “The humanitarian witnesses said. tinue meeting “and to activate situation in Syria is deteriorat- The journalist observed six the higher coordinating commit- ing. It is imperative that the points of impact on three houses, tees between the (federal) armed international community act,” a garden and a road. Residents forces and the (Kurdish) regional Fabius said in a statement. spoke of three bombs while others guard forces” known as pesh- “France, which was first to rec- said rockets caused the damage. Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi meeting with members of the Supreme Judicial Council, in Cairo, yesterday. merga, a statement from military ognise the Coalition as the sole The rebel command centre, spokesman Colonel Dhia al-Wakil legitimate representative of the which also houses the Damascus said, without providing details on Syrian people, now wants to help Eagles brigade of the Free Syrian the committees. it come to the aid of its country- Army, was not affected. Court to examine disputed They also agreed to begin men in distress.” A warplane again bombed the “calming the situation and The French move came as the area of Atme and the nearby bor- searching for mechanisms to opposition coalition held a confer- der crossing of Bab al-Hawa at withdraw the units that were ence in Cairo aimed at drumming 3pm. The jet made four sorties, decree of Egyptian president mobilised after the crisis to their up international support. bombing twice, each time using former locations,” the statement It also came on the eve of a decoys first to avoid possible anti- said. The meeting was chaired visit to Paris by Russian Prime aircraft fire. CAIRO: An Egyptian court Brotherhood member Islam Fathi he is taking on dictatorial powers. by national security adviser Minister Dmitri Medvedev Two plumes of smoke rose over will next week examine the Mohammed who was killed in In a move to assuage his critics, Falah Al Fayadh and attended who has been highly critical of the hills around Bab al-Hawa, the legality of a decree by which clashes outside the Islamist move- Mursi was to meet the Supreme by Iraqi General Faruq Al Araji, France’s action, deeming it “com- reporter said. President Mohammed Mursi ment’s offices. In Cairo, thousands Judicial Council after his Justice US Lieutenant General Robert pletely unacceptable in interna- With each overflight, the air- granted himself sweeping pow- marched at the funeral proces- Minister Ahmed Mekki held pre- Caslen and delegations from the tional law”. craft verged on Turkish airspace. ers, a move that triggered sion of Gaber Salah, a member liminary talks with the council, federal defence ministry and the Medvedev is expected to dis- People familiar with the terrain deadly unrest, an official said of the April 6 movement known the president’s spokesman Yasser Kurdistan ministry responsible cuss Syria during talks Tuesday claimed it had briefly crossed into yeson Monday. by his nickname “Jika”, who was Ali said. for the peshmerga forces, it said. with French President Francois Turkey, from where the hum of Abdel Meguid al-Moqannen, critically injured in clashes near Ahead of the talks, key opposi- Hollande. high altitude jets could be heard. the deputy chief of the State Cairo’s Tahrir Square last week tion figure Mohamed ElBaradei Syria’s opposition coalition was “The MIG flew very low. It Council, Egypt’s highest admin- and died overnight. ruled out any compromise with “a Kuwait to allow formed earlier this month. made three passes,” according to istrative body, said more than 12 Mursi’s declaration - which president who is imposing a dic- It was quickly recognised by Mahmud, the owner of one of the lawsuits had been filed against allows him to issue decisions and tatorship,” but Mekki said curbs protest on poll eve the six member states of the damaged houses. the decree, the official Mena news laws unchallenged on a temporary on the widened powers could be Gulf Cooperation Council: Saudi One of the missiles plummeted agency reported. The case would basis - sparked a wave of nation- discussed. KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait yes- Arabia, Bahrain, the United into his garden, leaving a large be heard on December 4. wide demonstrations. An amendment could be added terday issued a permit to allow Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and crater in the ground, shattering The announcement came as Some courts have suspended to specify that “the irrevocable the opposition to stage a demon- Kuwait. windows and scattering furniture. Mursi met with senior judges work in protest, while the jour- decisions of the president apply stration on the eve of a disputed France then became the first “The whole family was in the for talks in a bid to defuse the nalists’ union has decided in prin- only to issues related to his sover- general election, the interior major power to recognise the house. Thank God, nobody was crisis that erupted after he ciple to go on strike. eign powers and not administra- ministry and activists said. organisation. Turkey and Britain hurt,” he said. assumed sweeping new powers A sit-in by Mursi opponents tive decisions,” the minister said, “We found the request submit- followed suit but the coalition has “This is what Bashar sent us last Thursday. is being held in the iconic Tahrir quoted by Mena. ted by the organisers fulfilled con- failed to win universal backing to solve the problems of Syria. The talks, on the eve of rival Square at the heart of last’s year On Sunday, Mursi stressed the ditions set by the interior ministry because of doubts about whether And thanks to (Recep Tayyip) rallies which threaten to deepen Arab Spring uprising that ousted “temporary nature” of the meas- and accordingly we issued the it is genuinely representative of Erdogan for this no-fly zone,” he the country’s divisions, come the regime of veteran dictator ures, valid only until a new con- necessary licence,” interior min- all sections of Syrian society. said sarcastically, referring to the a day after a member of his Hosni Mubarak. Small groups of stitution is adopted and elections istry spokesman Colonel Adel Al The European Union has recog- Syrian president and the Turkish party was killed in clashes out- protesters spent Sunday night held, and which “are not meant to Hashash told a news conference. nised the coalition as “legitimate prime minister. side its offices in the Nile Delta in the square, where they have concentrate power” but devolve it The ministry has insisted representatives” of the Syrian The village of Atme, just two town of Damanhour. Several erected 30 tents since Friday. to a democratically-elected par- the protest be peaceful, he said. people, but not the sole one. kilometres from the border, was offices belonging to the Muslim “Muslim Brotherhood, keep out,” liament. The measures were also Authorities banned two previ- Meanwhile, a Syrian warplane once home to 7,000 people. Brotherhood’s Freedom and reads a banner strung up nearby. “deemed necessary in order to ous protests on October 21 and bombarded the village of Atme Ongoing violence has forced Justice Party (FJP) have also been The decree states that Mursi hold accountable those respon- November 4 but the opposition near the northwestern border many to seek shelter in a refugee torched. can issue “any decision or meas- sible for the corruption as well went ahead and staged proces- with Turkey yesterday, prompting camp in nearby Qaa village, or In the Nile Delta city of ure to protect the revolution,” as the other crimes during the sions which turned violent. hundreds of panicked residents to even in makeshift camps in the Damanhour, hundreds turned which are final and not subject previous regime and during the More than 150 protesters and flee, a journalist said. The fighter surrounding olive groves. AFP out for the burial of Muslim to appeal, leading to charges that transitional period”. AFP 24 policemen were slightly injured when riot police used teargas and stun grenades to disperse the two Kuwait Emir in London rallies. Opposition activists, whose parties have called for an elec- tion boycott, said on Twitter that they had received the permit and will go ahead with the protest on Friday, a day before the polls. The Islamist, nationalist and liberal opposition has been pro- testing against the government for unilaterally amending the electoral law even after the top court in the oil-rich Gulf state ruled the legislation was in line with the constitution. The opposi- tion charges that the amendment clears the way for the election of a pro-government parliament. Hackers on trial in Turkey for first time Kuwait’s Emir H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah arrives at Heathrow Airport in London yesterday for an official visit. ANKARA: A group of Internet hackers appeared in an Ankara court yesterday on charges of terrorism, the first time alleged Sudan puts new obstacles to cyber criminals have been put on trial in Turkey, local media reported. The 10 members of the “Redhack” group are accused of oil sales, South complains belonging to an armed terrorist organisation, illegally obtain- JUBA/KHARTOUM: Sudan signed in September. Oil is the country. You cannot imagine ing confidential documents and has put a new obstacle in the economic lifeline for both. that a foreign army can cross to personal information, as well as way of allowing its land-locked But Kiir said Sudan had now another country to go and con- cracking into private systems southern neighbour to pipe demanded as a new condition duct disarmament. That can’t without authorisation. its oil to the Red Sea, South for reopening the pipeline that be. It will not happen,” he said. The court released three of the Sudanese President Salva Kiir South Sudan disarm rebels of Sudan accuses South Sudan suspects who had been in cus- said yesterday, dashing plans the Sudan People’s Liberation of supporting the SPLM-North, tody since March, the state-run to revive production after an Movement-North (SPLM- which seeks together with Anatolia news agency reported. 11-month break. North), which operate in two rebels from the western region The defendants, who deny the Sudan’s currency fell to a states bordering South Sudan. of Darfur to topple Sudan’s vet- charges, risk prison sentences historic low against the dollar “It is an impossible mission eran president, Omar Hassan ranging from eight to 24 years if on the black market yesterday, which our brothers in the gov- Al Bashir. Juba denies any links convicted. Redhack claims to be highlighting the importance for ernment in Khartoum would to the SPLM-North. affiliated with the international both countries to get oil from want us to undertake. Because Sudanese officials were not hackers’ group Anonymous group, South Sudan’s oilfields via the of this Khartoum authorities immediately available to com- and has carried out several online north for export. have refused to accept passage ment on Kiir’s remarks. State attacks against state and private In January, South Sudan shut of South Sudan oil through news agency Suna said in a domains since 1997. Some of down its entire oil output of their territory to market,” he brief report that Bashir and the websites they targeted have 350,000 barrels a day after ten- told state governors and UN Kiir had spoken by phone yes- included the Turkish intelligence sions with Sudan over oil fees officials in a speech in Juba. terday and agreed to speed up agency, the country’s Internet escalated, but an agreement to “We are a different country, executing the deal to restart oil. watchdog and Turkish Airlines. reopen the export pipelines was SPLM-North is in a different REUTERS AGENCIES TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

14 killed in blaze France’s UMP at German factory for disabled

BERLIN: Fourteen people died on the verge yesterday after a fire broke out in a workshop for handi- capped people in southwestern Germany, a spokesman for the fire brigade said. Seven people were also injured of collapse in the blaze in the small town of Titisee-Neustadt in the Black Forest, but the death toll is not Sarkozy wades into leadership battle expected to rise further, the spokesman said. Automatic fire PARIS: Ex-president Nicolas the dispute. A party heavyweight alarms had alerted the brigade, Sarkozy waded in to a bitter who earlier failed in a mediation which had deployed around a leadership battle that has left bid had urged Sarkozy - still enor- hundred firemen. “The fire is France’s main right-wing oppo- mously popular with the UMP under control now,” the spokes- sition party, the UMP, on the rank-and-file despite his loss man said. A police spokesman verge of collapse. The UMP, the to Hollande in May’s presiden- said there were no indications political heir to the party founded tial vote - to intervene. “Clearly that it was a case of arson. Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at a house with a workshop for handicapped people in Titisee- Neustadt, by Charles de Gaulle after World (Sarkozy) is the only one today to REUTERS southern Germany, yesterday. War II, was in turmoil after accu- have enough authority to propose sations of vote-rigging tarnished a way out,” former foreign minis- a leadership vote. ter Alain Juppe told RTL radio. Still reeling from its loss of the Fillon, 58, and Cope, 48, have presidency and parliament this traded accusations of fraud and year, the UMP is facing the spec- ballot-rigging since last Sunday’s Sandy cost tre of an unprecedented split, election for a party president Russia, US pick astronauts with rivals Francois Fillon and ended with Cope ahead. New York City Jean-Francois Cope refusing to A party appeals commission back down in an increasingly confirmed Cope’s win, raising $19bn: Mayor angry dispute. The ridicule foisted his margin of victory from 98 for year-long ISS mission on the party over the leadership votes to nearly 1,000 following an NEW YORK: Superstorm debacle has done serious damage examination of complaints over Sandy ran up a super bill of to its image, benefitting Socialist alleged irregularities. Fillon’s MOSCOW: Russia and the orbit, a 438-day mission aboard “The goal of the year-long $19bn as it tore through New President Francois Hollande as camp has accused the commis- United States have chosen two Russia’s Mir space station in 1994 expedition aboard the orbital York City, the mayor said yester- he struggles with a flat economy sion of bias and said he will pur- International Space Station and 1995. laboratory is testing human body day in an appeal for extra federal and dropping popularity. sue legal action including a civil (ISS) veterans for the first The record for an American is reactions to the harsh conditions funds. Mayor Michael Bloomberg Some UMP deputies were suit to have the election results year-long mission to the orbit- held by Michael Lopez-Alegria, of space and the ability to adapt to said America’s biggest city “will already raising the prospect yes- overturned. ing laboratory, a test of endur- who completed a 215-day mission them,” Roskosmos said in a state- struggle to recover in the long terday of breaking away from the “Once again Jean-Francois ance that will help prepare for aboard the International Space ment on its website. term unless expedited federal party’s parliamentary faction - a Cope has had himself declared missions deeper into space. Station in 2006-2007. It would help reduce risks on funding is supplied.” move that would deprive it of cru- president (of the UMP) by a Russian Mikhail Korniyenko Most stints on the station, future missions to the Moon’s The October 29 hurricane cial public funding. Sarkozy met coup,” Fillon said after the com- and American Scott Kelly will a $100bn, permanently staffed orbit, the asteroids and eventu- flooded the subway train sys- one of the rivals for the leader- mission’s ruling, calling its deci- ride a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to laboratory that orbits about ally Mars, it said. tem, damaged tens of thousands ship, his former prime minister sion “illegal” and saying it had “no the station in the spring of 2015, 250 miles (400km) above Earth, “The choice of participants of houses in the New York area, Fillon, for lunch after flying in guarantee of impartiality”. Russian space agency Roskosmos have lasted no more than six in the year-long flight was hard knocked out electricity in swaths early yesterday from a conference Speaking at UMP headquar- said yesterday. months. because there were many worthy of the city for days, and prompted in Shanghai. The meeting lasted ters, Cope called on the party to It would be the longest space Doctors are particularly con- candidates, but we chose the most severe fuel shortages. more than hour in Sarkozy’s office choose “forgiveness over division” flight by an American. Russian cerned about the effect of long responsible,” said Roskosmos head Among the storm’s prominent in central Paris but there were and “the future over bitterness”. cosmonaut Valery Polyakov holds spells in space on bones, vision Vladimir Popovkin. victims was the Statute of Liberty, no immediate signs of progress in AFP the record for the longest spell in and the cardiovascular system. REUTERS which had only just reopened after a year’s refurbishments and is now to be closed again for at least the remainder of 2012. The National Park Service said Court orders removal on its website that “a projected reopening date has not yet been of Toronto mayor White House issues stark fiscal cliff warning established.” According to the mayor, the net repair bill from OTTAWA: A court yesterday WASHINGTON: The White with time running out to strike an programs beloved by Democrats. hit of more than $500bn, probably the hurricane-strength storm ordered the mayor of Toronto, House warned Monday that ever-elusive budget deal that will If no deal is reached before the sending the country tumbling back falls to $9.8bn once private insur- Canada’s largest city, to be American consumers will spend require painful compromises from end of the year, a poison pill of tax into recession. The White House ance and already pledged Federal removed from office for violat- $200bn less in 2013 if the loom- Republicans and Democrats. hikes and massive spending cuts, yesterday added more gloom to Emergency Management Agency ing conflict of interest rules ing fiscal cliff is not averted and Several leading Republicans including slashes to the military, the doomsday scenario, high- aid are factored in. But “federal when soliciting donations for automatic tax hikes are trig- have indicated a willingness in comes into effect with potentially lighting the devastating impact legislative action will be required his football charity. Mayor Rob gered across the board. recent days to accept a deal that catastrophic effects for the fragile that plunging off the fiscal cliff to address the budget gap that Ford got into legal trouble when The fresh warning came as US includes more revenue from ending US economy. would have on consumer spending will result once available FEMA he spoke out at a city council lawmakers return to work after the tax loopholes in return for signifi- Independent economists predict through the holiday season and funds and insurance proceeds are vote in February against a $3,150 week-long Thanksgiving holiday cant funding cuts in social welfare the overall economy would take a into next year. AFP drawn down,” he said. AFP fine he was ordered to pay over the ethics breach. A Toronto resident took him to court for violating the Municipal Conflict UK under heavy rain of Interest Act, which at trial Ford said he had not read. Ford may appeal the ruling, or run again for mayor in a by-election. The court has delayed the deci- sion for 14 days to give city offi- cials time to make all necessary arrangements going forward. Mexican beauty queen killed in shootout CULIACAN, MEXICO: A 22-year-old Mexican beauty queen was killed in a gunfight between soldiers and a sus- pected gang in the northwestern state of Sinaloa over the week- end, prosecutors said yester- day. The body of Maria Susana Flores, who was Miss Sinaloa 2012, was found in the car used by the armed group that exchanged A motorist drives a car through floodwaters at Southwell Racecourse in Nottinghamshire, yesterday. fire with soldiers on Saturday, More than 800 homes in England and Wales have been flooded as heavy rain and strong winds battered said an official from the state the country and environmental officials warned of more downpours to come. prosecutor’s office. The skirmish left a total of five civilians and one soldier dead in the town of Mocorito. Mexican media say the Hostage in Mali appeals for help brunette, who participated in the Miss Oriental Tourism pageant in China in May, was traveling with DAKAR: A French man kid- retake the country’s north. Six foreign actions that are to her boyfriend, a suspected hit- napped by Islamist rebels last other French nationals are also blame,” he said, adding that man, when the shootout erupted. week in southwest Mali said in the hands of Islamist groups he was being treated well by The boyfriend also died. he blamed France’s foreign in the surrounding Sahara his captors. Alakhbar said it policy for his abduction and desert. The video, published had received the footage from urged Paris to respond to his by Mauritanian news website MUJWA. It was not clear what Georgia warned against captors’ demands in a video Alakhbar, showed a bespecta- MUJWA’s demands were, but shown yesterday. cled, unshaven man with white Islamist groups in the Sahara political retribution Gilberto Rodriguez Leal, hair, flanked by two men car- have routinely demanded ran- TBILISI: The EU’s foreign 61, was taken hostage on rying rifles and wearing beige soms of millions of dollars to policy chief yesterday warned November 20 after crossing uniforms. release hostages, and MUJWA Georgia against political pros- from Mauritania into Mali, “My name is Rodriguez Leal, has said France has paid ran- ecutions after several top fig- where militants took advan- Gilberto. I was kidnapped in soms in the past. A French ures from President Mikheil tage of the chaos surrounding a Diema, between Nioro and foreign ministry spokesman Saakashvili’s recently ousted March coup to seize the north- Bamako, by MUJWA,” he said, confirmed it was Gilberto in the government were arrested. ern two thirds of the country. referring to one of the Islamist video. “We are aware of the pic- “There should be no selective European leaders are grow- groups controlling northern tures of our compatriot. We are justice, no retribution against ing increasingly anxious Mali Mali. “I ask that the French currently examining the video political rivals,” EU foreign could turn into a platform for government responds quickly to verify its authenticity and we policy chief Catherine Ashton militant attacks, and France is to their demands.” remain completely mobilised to told journalists during a visit to the most vocal Western backer “I am not to blame for this kid- help him,” the spokesman said. Tbilisi. AGENCIES of a plan for African troops to napping, it is the government’s REUTERS TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES Manila urges Obama to Dolphin’s death act on climate change Group urges US to shift to other sources of energy

MANILA: A Philippine- “We ask President Obama not catastrophic effects of climate based organisation campaign- to fail the people of the world change. ing against climate change has the second time around,” PMCJ The group cited the devasta- urged reelected United States convenor Lidy Nacpil said, not- tion brought by typhoons Ondoy, President Barack Obama to ing that the US president failed Peping, Sendong, and the south- prioritise the issue of climate to address the issue of climate west monsoon recently. change in his second term. change during his first term. The UNFCC, ratified by more In a media forum in Quezon “We want the US not just to cut than 195 countries, states that City recently, the Philippine their fossil fuel usage but also to industrialised countries should Movement for Climate Justice shift to other sources of energy,” be responsible for the histori- (PMCJ) called on the US gov- she added. cal, accumulated and continuing ernment to address the threat The group also blamed the US excessive greenhouse gas emis- of global warming by leading the for delaying the progress of the sions that cause climate change, world’s industrialised nations international climate negotiations the PMCJ said. in cutting their greenhouse gas in fulfilment of obligations under Among those who attended emissions. the United Nations Framework the forum was comedian Arvin The group issued the appeal Convention on Climate Change “Tado” Jimenez, who recounted to Obama after US recorded the (UNFCC). the experiences of his fellow highest gross cumulative emis- It added that developing coun- Marikina residents during the sion among the world’s developed tries such as the Philippines onslaught of Ondoy. countries. are already experiencing the THE PHILIPPINE STAR Filipino animal activists hold photos of male bottlenose dolphin named ‘Wen-Wen’ which died en route to Singapore, in Manila, yesterday. It was one of the 25 dolphins at Resorts World at Sentosa. US diplomat’s husband Chinese insurer hits out at Wen Jiabao report murdered in Philippines BEIJING: A Chinese insur- into the stock, the report said. A Ping An spokesman con- social unrest. ance giant threatened legal The company has since grown firmed to a reporter that the Xi said last week that corrup- action yesterday over a media to become China’s second-largest statement was a response to The tion “is growing more intense and MANILA: Philippine police when he rapped their vehicle. The report linking a key govern- life insurer, and the Wen family New York Times report. in the end will kill the party and said they had charged four men suspects then got off the vehicle, ment decision about the firm to shareholdings rocketed in value, Wen is the latest senior Chinese the country”. yesterday over the stabbing and mauled and stabbed him to shareholdings held by relatives peaking at $2.2bn in 2007, the official whose family have report- Several senior officials said at death of a US diplomat’s hus- the back and shoulder,” Lukban of Premier Wen Jiabao. paper reported. edly become massively wealthy as the party’s recent congress that band during a brawl just outside told reporters. The New York Times said Last month The New York China’s economy has boomed. politicians would reveal their an exclusive compound in the He said the American died in Sunday that the chairman of Ping Times reported that financial Earlier this year the Bloomberg assets in the future, without giv- nation’s capital. hospital. An Insurance wrote personally records showed Wen’s relatives news agency estimated the family ing a timetable. China does not The father of three was walk- The assailants tried to escape in 1999 to Wen, who was vice- had controlled assets worth at of Xi Jinping — who is expected currently have laws requiring ing into the compound early on but nearby police, alerted by the premier at the time, and met his least $2.7bn, a report China to be named president in March officials to disclose their wealth. Saturday morning when he saw security guards, caught them, wife as the government mulled a branded a smear. — had assets worth $376m. A source close to Ping An con- security guards at its gates check- Lukban said. decision on whether to split up Ping An said in a statement Neither of the reports alleged firmed that the company’s chair- ing the identification of the sus- A blood-stained military-style the company. yesterday that “recent media wrongdoing by the officials, but man Ma Mingzhe wrote to Wen pects, who were inside a luxury knife was recovered from them, After the lobbying, it said, the coverage related to the company” both were blocked in China, with in 1999, when the government sports utility vehicle, police said. he said. government granted Ping An a contained “serious inaccuracies, the Bloomberg and New York was considering breaking up the The victim joined in the con- All the suspects — three busi- waiver from a requirement that facts being distorted and taken Times websites still inaccessible insurer, but said that the Times versation as the suspects were nessmen and a university student large financial companies be bro- out of context, as well as flawed to ordinary Internet users on article had quoted the letter out refused entry because they did — were in their 20s, according to ken up. logic”. China’s mainland. of context. not have a pass for the compound, Lukban, who said they had all Following the decision an It “will take appropriate legal The censorship reflects fears The Times report said that triggering an argument and a been charged with murder. investment vehicle -- later con- action commensurate with the that perceptions of corruption top Ping An executives were con- brawl, city police chief Senior The US embassy in Manila trolled by relatives of Wen -- damage and adverse impact the amongst top politicians, widely cerned that the company was fac- Superintendent Manuel Lukban confirmed the incident in a short bought shares in Ping An at a media reports have caused to the believed to have enriched their ing insolvency at the time, a claim said. statement expressing anger. significant discount, long before company”, the statement said, families by abusing their gov- denied by the source. “The men were about to leave AFP most other investors could buy without elaborating. ernment connections, could fuel AFP Boosting ties Hundreds of Thai schools Former Cambodian king to be cremated shut over militant attacks on February 4 BANGKOK: Teachers in and Muslim, with near-daily PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s insurgency-wracked southern bomb or gun attacks. beloved former monarch Thailand decided yesterday to Teachers working in nonreli- Norodom Sihanouk, who died suspend classes at hundreds of gious schools are frequently tar- aged 89 last month, will be schools in the region over the geted because they are seen as a cremated on February 4 fol- killings of education workers by symbol of government authority. lowing an elaborate ceremony, Muslim militants. Militants view the school system Prime Minister Hun Sen said “We want to put pressure on as an effort by Bangkok to impose yesterday. security forces and the govern- Buddhist culture on the south. The cremation will be preceded ment to take greater care of our More than 150 education work- by a procession on February 1 that safety,” Boonsom Thongsriply, ers have been killed in the Thai will see Sihanouk’s coffin carried chairman of the teachers asso- south since 2004. The latest vic- from the royal palace in Phnom ciation in the region, told the tim was a head teacher who was Penh to a funeral pyre in a nearby reporters. gunned down last week. park, the premier said in a speech The move means 321 schools Critics accuse the government on national radio. will temporarily shut from of failing to address the griev- “It will be a big ceremony,” Hun Tuesday in Pattani, one of several ances of Thailand’s Malay Muslim Sen said. southernmost provinces plagued minority, including alleged abuses More than a million mourners by an eight-year-old insurgency. It by the military and a perceived are expected to line the streets for is unclear when they will reopen. lack of respect for their ethnic the lavish procession, which will Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon (secind left) and Crown Princess Mette-Marit (left) are welcomed by Indonesian The unrest has claimed more identity, language and religion. be broadcast live on television, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife Ani Yudhoyono upon their arrival at Merdeka Palace, in than 5,300 lives, both Buddhist AFP government spokesman Khieu Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. Kanharith told the reporters. “After the procession, the body will stay at the site for three days to give people a chance to pay their respects,” he said. Textile workers demonstrate in Japan should address nuclear fears, says UN A tall cremation pyre is already under construction near the royal Bangladesh after deadly blaze TOKYO: Japan should do more government and plant operator he told the reporters. residence. to address fears over radiation Tokyo Electric Power Co to dis- “During the visit, I have also Sihanouk, who abdicated in DHAKA: Thousands of angry mother,” said one worker, who in the area around Fukushima, close key information on radiation heard from the affected residents, 2004 after steering Cambodia textile workers demonstrated in gave her name as Shahida. “I a UN health expert said yester- limits had added to the confusion and particularly from such groups through six decades marked by the outskirts of Dhaka yester- demand justice, I demand that day, urging it to consult those and hurt. as persons with disabilities, young independence from France, civil day after a fire swept through a the owner be arrested.” affected by nuclear pollution. The government’s initial mothers and pregnant women, war, the murderous Khmer Rouge garment workshop at the week- Police and officials said narrow Anand Grover, UN Special threshold for evacuation of 20 children and older persons, that regime and finally peace, died of end, killing more than 100 peo- exits in the nine-storey building Rapporteur on the right to millisieverts per year “conveyed they have had no say in decisions heart attack in Beijing on Oct 15. ple in Bangladesh’s worst-ever trapped workers inside, killing 111 health, told reporters the gov- the message that effective radia- that affect them,” Grover said. The death of the popular royal, factory blaze. people and injuring more than ernment needed to depend less tion doses up to” level were safe. “I urge the government to who is currently lying in state at Another fire broke out in a 150. on experts and give more infor- He said the “inconsistency” ensure that the affected peo- the palace, plunged his nation multi-storey garment factory in “This disastrous fire inci- mation directly to people living between that limit and the 5-mil- ple, particularly the vulnerable into deep mourning. Hundreds of a Dhaka suburb yesterday, but a dent was a result of continuing with nuclear fears. lisievert dose allowed around groups, are fully involved in all thousands filled the capital’s boul- fire brigade official said that the neglect of workers’ safety and “Everything should be done Chernobyl before mandatory decision-making processes” evards when his body returned blaze was under control and there their welfare,” said Amirul Haque with the participation of commu- resettlement after its nuclear including in the formulation of home from China. were no immediate reports that Amin, president of Bangladesh’s nities,” he told reporters at the catastrophe “created confusion health management surveys, Out of respect for the late mon- anyone had died in the latest fac- National Garment Workers end of a 12-day tour of Japan that among a significant number of designing of evaluation shelters arch, the government has can- tory blaze. Federation. included Fukushima and Miyagi the local population, who increas- and implementation of decon- celled this week’s Water Festival Workers of Tazreen Fashions “Whenever a fire or accident prefectures. ingly doubt government data and tamination, he said. celebrations, an annual event that and residents blocked roads and occurs, the government sets up an The Fukushima crisis, where policy”. Grover also said the govern- usually draws millions of visitors forced the closure of other fac- investigation and the authorities - reactors went into meltdown after Asked about how to clear up ment should widen the area to the capital to enjoy dragon boat tories in the industrial suburb including factory owners - pay out cooling systems were swamped by the confusion and reassure peo- over which it tests people for the racing, fireworks and concerts. of Ashulia, where the huge fire some money and hold out assur- the tsunami of March 2011, was “a ple, he urged the government effects of radiation, rather than “It’s not appropriate when the started on Saturday, demanding ances to improve safety standards man-made disaster”, said Grover, not to rely too much on special- limit it to residents of and visitors royal body lies inside the royal that those responsible for the dis- and working conditions. But they echoing the Japanese parliament’s ists. “I personally think experts to Fukushima prefecture at the palace for us to laugh happily aster be punished. never do it.” own finding. know only part of the situation. time of the disaster. outside the palace,” Hun Sen said. “I haven’t been able to find my REUTERS Grover said the failure of the Communities must be involved,” AFP AFP TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

University exam Toxic cough US to keep syrup kills 10,000 troops 16 in Lahore LAHORE: At least 16 people have died after drinking a toxic cough syrup in the Pakistani city of Lahore, forcing authori- in Afghanistan ties to close three pharmacies and a medicine factory, officials said yesterday. The deaths occurred in the Karzai willing to accept US troops low-income Shahdra Town neigh- bourhood between Friday and WASHINGTON: The adminis- talks on November 15 on the Sunday with the victims mostly tration of US President Barack status of US forces remaining in drug addicts who took the syrup Obama aims to keep around Afghanistan after the Nato with- to get high, said local police sta- 10,000 US troops in Afghanistan drawal of combat troops in 2014. tion chief Atif Zulfiqar. after formal combat operations The US has stressed that it is The scandal comes after in that country end in 2014, The not seeking permanent bases in around 100 heart patients died Wall Street Journal reported Afghanistan. It is also considered in January in Lahore, Pakistan’s late Sunday. likely to shy away from a security second largest city, after taking Citing unnamed senior US offi- guarantee, which would require it faulty medicine made locally, offi- cials, the newspaper said the plan to come to the nation’s assistance cials said. was in line with recommendations against aggressors. “At least 16 people, mostly drug presented by General John Allen, That, however, is seen as one of addicts, have died after taking commander of US and interna- the targets of Afghan negotiators. the toxic syrup,” Zulfiqar said, tional forces in Afghanistan, who Afghan President Hamid updating an earlier death toll of has proposed a force between Karzai is said to be willing to 13. 6,000 and 15,000 US troops. accept a US troop presence post- “Some of the victims were This force will conduct train- 2014 as long as his key demands found dead in a graveyard where ing and counterterrorism opera- are met. addicts used to take different tions after the Nato mission in According to the Journal, his kinds of drugs,” he said. Seven Afghanistan formally concludes main request is that American others died in the local hospital. at the end of 2014, the report said. forces come under the jurisdic- Three pharmacies have been About 67,000 US troops tion of Afghan courts. shut down and their owners are currently deployed in However, the paper said, some arrested, he added. Afghanistan alongside 37,000 defense analysts outside of the The health adviser for Punjab coalition troops and 337,000 local US government believe that the province, Khawaja Salman Rafiq, soldiers and police that make up training and counterterrorism said the syrup would be confis- the Afghan National Security mission would require a much cated from all pharmacies by Forces (ANSF). larger US presence -- perhaps as authorities. The United States and many as 30,000 troops. Afghan university students take an exam in Baharak district in Badakhshan province yesterday. The govern- He said inspectors had shut Afghanistan launched crucial AFP ment has closed down three major public universities in the capital Kabul for more than a week after sectarian down a drugs factory and sent clashes left one student dead and nearly 30 others wounded, an official said. samples to a laboratory for detailed analysis. “Punjab chief minister Shahbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry and a report will be sub- mitted to him within 72 hours,” Senior Pakistan TV anchor escapes bid on life Rafiq said. Doctor Tahir Khalil at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital said 20 ISLAMABAD: A high-profile biggest-selling newspaper Jang, bureau chief Rana Jawad. because of their coverage of the procession of Shiite Muslims victims aged 15 to 45 had been Pakistani journalist and televi- was criticised by the Taliban last “Its a message to me as well as Malala attack. who had been scheduled to pass admitted after drinking the sion anchor escaped an assassi- month in the wake of the shoot- Geo and the journalist community Taliban hitmen shot Malala on through the area in recent days. syrup and most had a history of nation bid yesterday when police ing of teenage activist Malala in Pakistan,” Mir told the televi- her school bus in Pakistan’s north- Pakistan suspended mobile drug addiction. defused a bomb planted under Yousafzai. sion channel. “They want to stop western Swat Valley because she phone services in Karachi and “One of the victims who was in his car in Islamabad, police and “It was in a tin box, there was us from speaking the truth but I had campaigned for girls’ rights other cities at the weekend to try critical condition died today and his channel said. half a kilo of explosives fitted with want to tell them that we will not to go to school. The 15-year-old to prevent attacks on Ashura, the the total deaths in hospital are The device in a metal box was detoNator,” Amin told Geo News. be deterred.” survived. holiest day in the Shiite Muslim seven,” Khalil said. found stuck under the front pas- He said officers have defused the Intelligence officials said In Karachi a bomb attack killed calendar. “Six people were saved senger seat of Hamid Mir’s car, bomb and are gathering evidence last month that an intercepted a labourer and wounded four pas- But a bomb attack claimed by and were discharged after city police chief Bani Amin said. at the scene. Mir was on his way to Taliban message suggested sui- sers-by, officials said. The blast the Taliban on a Shiite Muslim treatment.” Mir, who hosts the Capital his office and the bomb was appar- cide bombers had been assigned was detonated by a mobile phone. procession killed five and wounded “Seven others were still Talk evening show on Geo televi- ently planted when he stopped at to attack journalists, with Geo Authorities said they believed scores in the northwestern city of admitted to hospital,” he added. sion and writes a column for the a market, said Geo’s Islamabad at the top of the list of targets it had been planted to target a Dera Ismail Khan. AFP AFP

Rights group against amnesty for Afghan Taliban Judges spared from dual

KABUL: An international HRW said in a statement. Rabbani this month negoti- exploratory contacts with the nationality restrictions human rights group urged “Future government talks with ated the release of nine Taliban United States earlier this year Afghan authorities yesterday the Taliban should not hinge upon prisoners held in Pakistani jails in after problems arose over their ISLAMABAD: The govern- the Supreme Court or the high to refuse to give Taliban insur- denying justice to victims of war the hope of pushing negotiations demand for the release of Taliban ment of Pakistan has dropped courts spare their members gents immunity from prosecu- crimes and other abuses,” said forward. prisoners held at Guantanamo its plan to bracket Supreme from simultaneously holding two tion in return for peace talks. Brad Adams, the group’s Asia Karzai’s government has Bay. Court and high courts judges nationalities or come up with a The New York-based Human director. been desperately trying to bro- Human Rights Watch pointed with civil and military bureau- common approach that all citi- Rights Watch (HRW) said “Afghanistan’s civilians should ker a peaceful end to the insur- out that in 2007 the Afghan par- crats and parliamentarians in zens are equal under law of the President Hamid Karzai’s not be forced to choose between gency, which has been led by the liament, dominated by mujahe- constitutional amendments for land,” he maintained. Western-backed administra- justice and peace.” Taliban since they were ousted din leaders who fought a Soviet double nationality holders. Adeel, an active member dur- tion had pledged amnesty for Citing recent comments by from power by a US-led invasion occupation and then a civil war, The ruling alliance member ing the talks within the treasury the Taliban if they join a Kabul- Karzai’s peace enjoy Salahuddin in 2001. granted themselves immunity Senator Haji Muhammad Adeel parties and ANP’s Senior Vice backed peace scheme. Rabbani, HRW said the admin- The Taliban have publicly from prosecution for human confirmed that they have unani- President, replied in the affirma- “Providing immunity from istration had promised immunity rejected Karzai’s call for peace, rights abuses. mously decided not to include tive when asked as to whether prosecution for genocide, war to Taliban officials joining peace dismissing him and his govern- “Afghanistan has a troubling the matter of bringing the his party objections have been crimes, crimes against humanity, talks and that their names would ment as a puppet of the United history of providing amnesty for judges under the dual nationality removed by the PPP on specific and other serious human rights be removed from UN sanctions States. war crimes,” the group said. purview. legislation. abuses violates international law,” lists. The militants also broke off AFP “It was decided to see whether INTERNEWS Factory workers Protests against death sentence to killer of Illegal cigarette industry becomes French troops largest tax evader in Pakistan JALALABAD: Student dem- onstrators yesterday demanded ISLAMABAD: The illegal percent of cigarette industry of his organisation and conceded that an Afghan soldier sen- cigarette industry in Pakistan in Pakistan comprises of either that FBR is still far from com- tenced to death for killing has grown to become one of the smuggled products or products on pletely resolving this problem. five French soldiers be spared largest tax evaders in the coun- which the due levies are not paid. Meanwhile, FBR DG (Human execution. try, causing great loss to the The speakers said that ciga- Resource Management) Rana A military court last week national economy. rette industry was also a key Seerat informed the ways to iden- rejected an appeal by the soldier, The local industry has suggested source of revenue, as Federal tify counterfeit cigarettes. Abdul Sabor, and the Afghan the Federal Board of Revenue Board of Revenue receives 39 per She said that the first step authorities have since executed (FBR) to change its modus oper- cent of its Federal Excise Duty towards eradicating illegal ciga- 14 death row prisoners in two andi related and introduce reward (FED) and 3.5 percent of total rette trade from country was to groups including several Taliban mechanism for the officers who tax revenue from the cigarette train all concerned in this regard insurgents. Unconfirmed Afghan seize counterfeit cigarettes. industry. so the even the consumers can media reports have suggested The issue was discussed at a Underlining the importance of identify and reject counterfeit/ that Sabor is among a third workshop titled, ‘Identification on increase in tax net, tax experts smuggled product. group that President Hamid Counterfeit Recognition’. FBR DG said that country’s tax to GDP Detailed presentations made Karzai has approved for execu- (Training and Research -Inland ratio is merely 10.2 percent, which by officials of PMPKl (formerly tion. Karzai’s office has refused Revenue) Ansar Javed highlighted is at 155th position in the world Lakson Tobacco) who narrated to comment on the issue. Sabor, that Pakistan ranks among the top and one of the lowest in the region. the problems due to counterfeit/ who killed five French soldiers ten countries in the world when It was highlighted that coun- illegal cigarette trade. on January 20 while they were it comes to illegal cigarette trade. try needed to curb illegal manu- It was informed that around jogging within their base in the “The actual figures to the loss facturing as well as smuggling of 600bn illicit cigarettes are pro- eastern province of Kapisa, is the Afghan women separate fur from goats’ hair at a soft wool factory of national exchequer might be cigarettes to enhance the revenue duced globally. 190bn are coun- first Afghan convicted by a court in the city of Herat, Afghanistan, yesterday. The women earn two US closer to Rs40bn and Rs50bn,” base. terfeit cigarettes with 20 percent of carrying out such an attack. dollars per day. he said. Meanwhile, Javed acknowl- being produced in China. AFP He further added about 18.5 edged the inherent weaknesses INTERNEWS TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA All party meet fails to break FDI logjam Opposition wants debate with voting in House

NEW DELHI: An all-party Singh and indicated that his in retail. The UPA has main- meeting yesterday failed to party was for the presiding officer tained it is for a thorough debate break the parliament logjam deciding the debate rules. on the issue of allowing foreign over foreign direct investment Later, SP leader Reoti Raman investment in multi-brand retail in multi-brand retail with oppo- Singh said: “We want a debate that was given the go ahead in sition MPs adamant on the on FDI, but the speaker should September. It was one of the big demand for a debate with vot- decide the rules under which it ticket economic reforms of the ing, rejecting the government’s should be held.” government that was accused of appeal to reconsider their views. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) policy paralysis. However, opposi- The UPA government, how- chief Mayawati too has said she tion parties, including the Left, ever, seemed to be in a stronger is for debate minus the voting. maintain FDI in retail will harm position yesterday with its sup- “We want the house to run, we the small shopkeepers. porters, as well as erstwhile ally want a debate on FDI but leave After the all-party meet, the Trinamool Congress, saying they it to the presiding officer on what Congress expressed satisfaction were not averse to the Lok Sabha rule it should be debated under,” that most parties wanted the speaker deciding on the debate she said. speaker to decide the rule for People pay tribute to the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks, on the fourth anniversay, at Chhatrapati Shivaji rules. In a surprise stand, two days debate and appealed to opposition Terminus railway station, one of the sites of the terror attacks, in Mumbai yesterday. However, the BJP insisted that after it moved an unsuccessful parties to respect whatever deci- it wanted a debate under voting no-confidence motion against sion the presiding officer takes. rules. The Congress-led United the government on the issue, “We all should accept the Mumbai remembers 26/11 victims Progressive Alliance (UPA) lead- the Trinamool Congress said the speaker’s decision. We are satis- ers are to meet today to decide speaker should decide how to run fied that most parties want the the way forward on the issue. the house. speaker to decide on the rule of MUMBAI: Mumbai paused route and landed at Colaba. Minister of State for Home After an over two-hour all- Trinamool leader Sudip the debate,” Congress spokes- in its busy tracks yesterday to The main function to remem- Satej Patil, Mumbai Police party meeting, Parliamentary Bandyopadhyay told reporters person Sandeep Dikshit told remember the 166 people who ber the martyrs and victims of Commissioner Satyapal Singh Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said: that his party wanted a debate reporters. fell to the indiscriminate bullets the terror strike, which began on and other dignitaries who too “Many members said the house but left the voting decision on the “Only the NDA and the Left of 10 Pakistani terrorists dur- November 26, 2008, and contin- offered floral tributes. The fam- must run... I will appeal to the speaker. The party had walked out want a debate under Rule 184. ing a 60-hour siege, India’s most ued till the afternoon of Nov 29, ily members and relatives of the parties demanding a discussion of the government in September We appeal to them to support wounding terrorist attack, that was held at the Mumbai Police martyred policemen and security under Rule 184 to reconsider their over the issue. the Speaker’s decision,” he said. began this day four years ago. Gymkhana at Chowpatty where personnel as also of other victims view, and I will discuss the senti- Striking a tough note, Leader The AIADMK too said it wanted Brief commemorative events a permanent 26/11 memorial of the terror attacks, and some of ments expressed in the meeting of the Opposition in the Lok voting on the issue. were held at the Chhatrapati has been erected. Maharashtra the survivors were also present on with the presiding officers of the Sabha Sushma Swaraj said there According to Dikshit the Shivaji Terminus, the Taj Mahal Governor K Sankaranarayanan, the occasion. two houses.” would be no compromise on their SP, BSP, DMK and Trinamool Palace and Tower hotel, the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Five days ago, on November Rule 184 entails voting on an demand for vote. Congress said they wanted the Oberoi Trident, Leopold Cafe union Agriculture Minister 21, Ajmal Amir Kasab, the sole issue after a debate. Indications “We are not ready to compro- speaker to decide on the rule of and the Nariman House, some of Sharad Pawar and union Home Pakistani terrorist caught alive of how the allies were grouping mise. Nothing short of 184,” she debate. Parliament was stalled Mumbai’s most loved landmarks Minister Sushilkumar Shinde laid during the mayhem, was hanged around the government came in said, emerging from the meeting. yesterday on the issue for the that were targeted by the 10 ter- wreaths and offered their homage in a Pune jail, offering a new the morning when Samajwadi The UPA has also got around third consecutive day of the rorists who sneaked into the meg- at the memorial. solace to Mumbaikars as they Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav ally DMK which had expressed winter session that began on acity on the night of November With them were Maharashtra observed the fourth anniversary met Prime Minister Manmohan some reservations on the FDI Thursday. IANS 26, 2008, through the Arabian Sea Home Minister R R Patil, yesterday. IANS

Former premier London Mayor in Delhi Activist Kejriwal formally Gujral very critical GURGAON: The condition of launches Aam Aadmi Party former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral is “very critical”, NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi doctors said yesterday. Gujral, Party (AAP), India’s newest 93, was admitted to the Medicity political party, was yesterday- Medanta Hospital here with a formally launched by activist lung infection on November 19, Arvind Kejriwal in the presence and is still on the ventilator. “He of thousands of supporters. is very critical, medicines are “This party is result of our not showing much effect, good struggle against corruption,” said wishes can help him better,” a Kejriwal, who had announced the senior medical consultant, who name of his party on Saturday. did not wish to be named, said. Kejriwal also formally released Another senior consultant at the party’s constitution, a key the hospital termed Gujral’s feature of which disallows the condition “critical but stable”. relative of a party member in the “The condition of the former state executive or national execu- prime minister is critical but tive councils, from getting a place stable and changing minute by there. Kejriwal’s colleague Manish minute,” admitted the consult- Sisodia declared the name of the ant, also speaking on the condi- party to the gathering at central tion of anonymity. Delhi’s Parliament Street near Jantar Mantar and said: “It is our party.” Show cause notice Sisodia also announced the names of the other 23 members issued to Jethmalani Mayor of London Boris Johnson poses with schoolchildren at a function in New Delhi, yesterday. Boris Johnson of the national executive body. is on a six day tour in a bid to boost trade with the subcontinent. These include Sisodia himself as NEW DELHI: The Hindu well as Prashant Bhushan, Dinesh nationalist outfit Bharatiya Waghela, Sanjay Singh, Gopa Rai Janata Party (BJP), has issued and Kumar Vishwas. “Kejriwal a show cause notice to sus- takes the position as the national pended Member of Parliament National plan to protect bears convenor. Pankaj Gupta would be Ram Jethmalani for allegedly the national secretary, Krishna breaking party discipline. The NEW DELHI: India yester- and experiences in bear conserva- the Himalayan brown bear and Kanth would be national treasurer party has asked Jethmalani day launched a national plan tion and welfare. the Malayan sun bear. of AAP,” Waghela said. The names Activist turned politician Arvind to reply within 10 days why he for bear conservation that will “The highlight bears have The bears have an almost pan- were decided on Sunday in the Kejriwal (centre), with supporters should not be expelled from help in calculating their exact received is not adequate. India distribution, being found in national executive meet, a party during the launch of the “Aam the BJP. Reacting to the news, population and counter possible Environment ministry would 26 of the 28 Indian states. member said. Kumar Vishwas Aadmi Party (Common man party) Jethmalani said, “I’m totally threats like poaching. provide necessary guidance and “Despite their wide distribu- announced the name of official in New Delhi, yesterday. indifferent, will you stop this. I Environment Minister Jayanthi support to the states to imple- tion, there exists little specific website: aamaadmiparty.org, will not allow this to happened. I Natarjan launched the National ment these action plans,” said information on bear population and social networking accounts response from across the nation,” don’t like this kind of thing. I am Bear Conservation and Welfare Natarajan. India is home to four and (population) trend in India. on Facebook (aamaadmiparty) he announced. “As many as 200 indifferent. Whatever they do Action Plan at the International of the eight species of bears found Unlike other large mammals like and Twitter @aamaadmiparty to offices have been opened for func- doesn’t bother me in the least.” Conference on Bear Research and worldwide - making it one of the tiger, rhino and the elephant, share the information about the tioning of the party, just today “The Parliamentary Board con- Management held here. the only two countries with this bears have been largely left party and its functions. (Monday) and about money, its a firmed the decision of national The conference brings together diversity, the other being China. out,” said S Sathyakumar of the “The other political parties Aam Aadmi party... they (the aam president Nitin Gadkari to imme- experts from 35 bear range coun- The Indian bears include the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). are thinking about our sur- aadmi) will run it,” Vishwas said. diately suspend Ram Jethmalani tries to present the latest findings sloth bear, the Asiatic black bear, IANS vival, but we are getting a huge IANS for his indiscipline and anti-party activities. He has also been issued a notice on why he should not be expelled from the party for six years,” BJP general secretary Ananth Kumar said. Russia to deliver Soviet-era aircraft carrier in 2013

BSP demands NEW DELHI: India yesterday A K Antony told parliament that carrier, the INS Viraat, which is million in 2004 when the deal was as part of the deal between India said long-time ally Russia would the end of 2013 has been set as to be phased out. It is also plan- signed but it was “revised” to $2.3 and Russian defence export firm president’s rule in UP finally hand over a refurbished the latest date for the delivery of ning to build one locally. billion for delivery in 2012. Rosoboronexport. aircraft carrier next year and the 44,570-tonne aircraft carrier, Moscow accounts for 70 per- “The total cost of the project Under the contract Russian LUCKNOW: The opposition end a bitter dispute over the renamed INS Vikramaditya by cent of Indian arms supplies but will remain at $2.3 billion at shipyard Sevmash has equipped Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Soviet-era warship caused by India.“The delivery of Vikramaditya late deliveries and commercial the time of delivery in the last the vessel with modern weapons, in Uttar Pradesh yesterday rising costs and delays. has been delayed to the last quarter disagreements have led New quarter of 2013,” he assured 16 MiG-29 fighter jets and a fleet attacked the Samajwadi Party- The Admiral Gorshkov, now of 2013 against the envisaged deliv- Delhi to use other suppliers such parliament and added techni- of anti-submarine helicopters. led government on the deterio- 30 years old, is to fill a vacuum ery schedule of December 2012,” as Israel, Britain, France and the cal glitches during trials in the The shipyard has insisted the rating law and order situation left by the scrapping in 1997 of Antony told parliament’s lower United States. year led to the delay. The war- dramatic rise in the cost is mainly and demanded imposition of India’s first aircraft carrier, INS house in a statement. The original delivery date was ship required new turbines, due to Indian demands for fea- president’s rule in the state. Vikrant, which had been in serv- The Indian navy currently August 2008, he said, and added boilers, 2,500km of cabling and tures not included in the original AGENCIES ice since 1961. Defence Minister has only one operational aircraft its price tag was fixed at $978.4 reinforcement of its flight deck contract. AFP

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PRAYER TIME Elton dedicates News in Numbers FINANCIAL Beijing show Statement CHART: 1 Fajr (Dawn) 4:39 Shorook (Sunrise) 5:59 to Ai Weiwei Zuhr (Noon) 11:21 BEIJING: Pop-rock balladeer Elton John dedicated his Beijing Asr (Afternoon) 2:23 show to Chinese dissident Ai Maghrib (Sunset) 4:44 Weiwei — a controversial move the artist said yesterday was Isha (Night) 6:14 unlikely to make the nation’s cultural minders happy. After the Icelandic singer Bjork Financial Statement of Qatar Central Bank chanted “Tibet, Tibet” at a 2008 concert in Shanghai, authorities WEATHER refused numerous Western acts ( Assets ) in Millions of QR

Weather permits to perform in China for Today Wednesday Thursday years. Conditions: Concert-goers said John Clear Clear Chance of rain told his audience of more than 1,220.3 7,878.9 26,136.8 98.3 165.6 317.2 8,547.2 0.0 114.5 44,478.8 Partly cloudy 1,267.0 10,267.3 24,019.3 85.9 168.6 309.5 8,215.4 0.0 125.5 44,458.5 and hazy with 12,000 people on Sunday at the Wukesong arena, built to host 1,587.1 10,474.2 54,568.6 87.4 1,534.5 315.0 2,528.0 0.0 184.7 71,279.5 chance of rain 2,062.0 22,451.1 87,155.0 85.9 1,508.3 309.4 3,239.6 0.0 226.4 117,037.7 High: 29° the basketball tournament at the High: 26° High: 25° may be thundery 2,279.0 29,765.5 27,168.7 85.6 1,505.8 308.5 5,050.3 0.0 307.8 66,471.2 Low: 23° Low: 20° Low: 19° at places. Beijing Olympics, that the show was dedicated to Ai. “I met him 2,077.3 10,999.7 66,572.3 88.4 1,553.2 318.6 4,089.1 0.0 281.5 85,980.1 before the show, he didn’t say any-

thing about it,” Ai said. 2,271.4 7,880.7 69,025.4 90.4 1,588.0 325.7 3,082.8 0.0 284.0 84,548.4 DOHA - SUN & SEA “When he did it, it was a big 2,229.3 13,350.6 54,751.2 89.2 1,568.8 321.6 4,459.4 0.0 278.8 77,048.9 SUN TIDE SEA surprise.” 2,178.4 10,450.5 53,352.5 89.2 1,568.5 321.6 4,469.0 0.0 278.9 72,708.6 The Ministry of Culture, he SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND added, “are probably not too 2,362.2 13,009.1 49,449.6 89.2 1,567.0 321.3 4,119.1 0.0 279.8 71,197.3 05:59 | 16:44 04:45 & 15:00 11:15 & 21:30 18-28 KT happy about this, but there is not 2,648.6 15,283.7 47,285.9 89.7 1,578.0 323.4 4,573.1 0.0 303.9 72,086.3 much that they can do about it. 2,358.0 13,166.5 39,761.7 87.1 1,531.2 313.8 5,251.7 0.0 305.9 62,775.9 He is a very popular singer who THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW has a lot of influence”. 2,489.8 17,033.0 35,117.4 88.4 1,554.9 318.7 5,128.3 0.0 310.0 62,040.5 HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER Ai, 55, is a world-renowned 2,536.6 17,519.0 30,492.0 86.5 1,521.8 311.8 3,017.3 0.0 325.3 55,810.3 conceptual artist and outspo- 2,279.0 29,765.5 27,168.7 85.6 1,505.8 308.5 5,050.3 0.0 307.8 66,471.2 MUSCAT 29/23 Mostly sunny 29/21 Partly sunny ken critic of China’s communist 2,523.6 50,373.5 30,396.1 86.5 1,521.3 311.7 4,438.7 0.0 309.1 89,960.5 MAKKAH 33/23 Mostly sunny 32/22 Chance of storms government. 81,227.3 He disappeared into police cus- 2,462.6 37,057.0 34,717.0 86.8 1,526.4 312.6 4,741.3 0.0 323.6 KUWAIT 20/15 Mostly sunny 20/13 Clear 2,423.5 40,061.5 35,126.0 86.4 1,519.6 311.3 4,222.3 0.0 328.6 84,079.2 BAHRAIN 24/20 Mostly sunny 23/18 Clear tody for 81 days last year, drawing SANAA 26/08 Rain 25/08 Clear worldwide headlines and casting a spotlight on the government’s RIYADH 20/12 Mostly sunny 20/11 Mostly sunny growing concern over social DUBAI 31/22 Chance of rain 28/20 Clear unrest, especially as “Arab spring” BAGHDAD 20/10 Clear 20/10 Clear street protests rocked the Middle 14 East. 12 THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW After being released he was convicted of tax evasion, fined 10 HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER $2.4m by the Beijing tax bureau 8 and barred from leaving the coun- ATHENS 18/13 Clear 20/17 Cloudy try for one year. 6 WASHINGTON 07/01 Rain 08/01 Mostly sunny He has described such treat- 4 SYDNEY 23/19 Chance of storms 24/20 Chance of storms ment as the government’s way of LONDON 09/03 Chance of rain 07/00 Chance of rain quelling his social activism and 2 PARIS 12/05 Chance of rain 09/05 Mostly sunny efforts to protest a wide range of 0 ISTANBUL 14/12 Clear 16/14 Partly sunny alleged official abuse. MANILA 32/24 Mostly sunny 33/24 Mostly sunny It was unclear whether John’s DHAKA 25/14 Clear 25/14 Clear public support for Ai would have DELHI 24/13 Clear 24/13 Clear consequences for other Western Dec 2011 Jan 2012 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 ISLAMABAD 24/09 Mostly sunny 21/09 Mostly sunny acts hoping to perform in China. Source : http://www.qcb.gov.qa/ Financial Stability & Statistics Department AFP Pets sent off with a bang at Australia firework funerals

SYDNEY: Warren Blackwell when friend Craig Hull, a trained He’d already scattered the held onto the ashes of his beloved circus performer and pyrotechni- ashes of a friend during an aerial canine companion Gypsy for cian asked whether he’d like to routine at an opening ceremony eight years, never able to find send Gypsy off in style, as the first for one of the Olympics — he the right place or occasion to customer of his fireworks funeral won’t say which — and felt his celebrate her life. firm, Ashes to Ashes. dogs deserved something even “I’ve never been able to part “When Craig suggested this I more spectacular. “I thought, ‘I’ll with them, I’ve never been able said ‘mate I want to be first cab get a job as a pyrotechnician and to come up with anything that off the rank’,” he said, watching I’ll send them up in fireworks’. So was suitable to do with them that the sun set over the glittering I did,” said Hull. would make me happy,” he said. waters of Sydney Harbour—soon Instead of the “sad memory of The smart, loyal Staffordshire to be Gypsy’s final resting place. scattering them into the water” bull terrier was hit by a car when “I’ve seen the shell, and I’ve Hull said he had a vision of colour she was just four years old, shortly seen her go into the tube over and light as his dogs were fired after Blackwell moved to the city there, she’s over there waiting. I into the skies during Sydney’s New from the countryside. “I was giv- know she’s going to make a loud Years Eve fireworks display in 2010. ing her mouth-to-mouth resusci- bang, that much I’m sure of.” “To be able to scatter some- tation and I tried to get her to the The Ashes to Ashes story began one’s ashes like that, scatter them hospital, to the vet, but she didn’t almost three years ago when over a huge area in the air,” was make it,” he said. Hull’s two beloved dogs, German incredible, he said. “To be able “I didn’t want something that shepherd-Akita cross Zeus and to look up to the heavens when was all about her death. I wanted Gyprock, a white labrador-cat- you send your loved ones off is a it to be about her life.” tle dog cross, died, leaving a “big pretty amazing feeling. So Blackwell didn’t think twice hole” in the performer’s life. AFP The Rolling Stones performs at the O2 Arena in London. Rolling Stones turns back clock in style LONDON: The Rolling Stones Wyman and Mick Taylor were documentary film, a blitz of media turned back the clock in style also back in the fold, perform- appearances and a handful of on Sunday with their first con- ing with the regular quartet of warm-up gigs in Paris. cert in five years, strutting and Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith The reunion nearly did not swaggering their way through Richards on guitar and Charlie happen. One factor behind the hit after familiar hit to cele- Watts on drums for the first time long break since their record- brate 50 years in business. in 20 years. breaking “A Bigger Bang” tour Before a packed crowd of 20,000 “It took us 50 years to get from in 2007 has been Wood’s strug- at London’s O2 Arena, they ban- Dartford to Greenwich!” said gle with alcohol addiction, while ished doubts that age may have Jagger, referring to their roots Jagger and Richards also fell slowed down one of the world’s just a few miles from the venue out over comments the guitarist greatest rock and roll bands, as in southeast London. “But you made about the singer in a 2010 lead singer Mick Jagger launched know, we made it. What’s even autobiography. into “I Wanna Be Your Man”. more amazing is that you’re still But they eventually buried the More than two hours of high- coming to see us ... we can’t thank hatchet, and Richards joked in a octane, blues-infused rock later, you enough.” recent interview: “We can’t get and they were still going strong The Sunday night gig was the divorced — we’re doing it for the with an impressive encore com- first of two at the O2 Arena before kids!” prising “You Can’t Always Get the band crosses the Atlantic to Critics were fulsome in their What You Want” and “Jumpin’ play three dates in the United praise of the first comeback gig. Jack Flash”. States. “Keith Richards has said that In between there were guest The mini-tour is the culmi- the beauty of rock and roll is that appearances from American R&B nation of a busy few months of every night a different band might singer-songwriter Mary J Blige, events, rehearsals and record- be the world’s greatest. Well, last who delivered a rousing duet with ings to mark 50 years since the night at the O2 Arena, it was the Jagger on “Gimme Shelter” and rockers first took to the stage at turn of the Rolling Stones them- guitarist Jeff Beck who provided the Marquee Club on London’s selves to lay claim to the title they the power chords for “I’m Going Oxford Street in July, 1962. invented,” wrote Neil McCormick Down”. There has been a photo album, of the Daily Telegraph. Former Rolling Stones Bill two new songs, a music video, a REUTERS Tuesday 27 November 2012 13 Muharram 1434 Volume 17 Number 5531 Price: QR2

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Dubai Group cuts half of staff in Qatar cashes restructuring move DUBAI: Dubai Group, part of the ruler of Dubai’s personal empire, has cut half its staff of in Barclays about 30 people as part of cost- cutting measures in its $10bn restructuring, three sources said yesterday. Among those to leave the firm is Chief Investment Officer warrants Trevor Regan, who joined the company in December 2011, one of the sources said, speaking on $280m profit expected condition of anonymity as the information is not public. NEW YORK: Qatar has cashed investigated by Britain’s Serious “We can confirm that a number in its remaining warrants in Fraud Office (SFO) and Financial of staff have been made redundant Britain’s Barclays Plc, a move Services Authority (FSA), which as part of the constant cost review that should yield a $280m profit are scrutinizing payments made process, this will not impact the and still leaves the sovereign by Barclays to Qatar as part of management of our investment wealth fund as the bank’s top the 2008 fundraising. portfolio,” a Dubai Group spokes- shareholder following a contro- Qatar is one of the most active man said in an emailed statement. versial fundraising in 2008. sovereign wealth funds with Most of the cuts are in back Deutsche Bank AG and assets of more than $100bn and office roles such as IT and are Goldman Sachs Group Inc said has snapped up significant stakes part of a plan to reduce costs at they would sell up to 303.3 mil- ranging from miner Xstrata to the firm to make it more attrac- lion shares — worth £740m — to German sports car maker Porsche tive to lenders considering a comply with Qatar’s request. They to oil major Shell. restructuring proposal. sold shares at 244 pence apiece, a By 1100 GMT Barclays shares The UBS logo at a bank branch in London yesterday. “The company has been very four percent discount to Friday’s were down 4.1 percent at 243.7 aggressively paring back costs to closing share price, but did not pence, the biggest faller in the a bare minimum,” a second source confirm whether all the shares European bank index. UBS punished with double whammy aware of the move said. had been sold. Barclays remains a long term “There were always going to be Qatar Holding said in a sepa- strategic investment for Qatar some changes to make the com- rate statement late on Sunday it Holding and an important com- ZURICH: Swiss banking giant making any new acquisitions. him with huge bonus increases, pany more efficient going for- had monetised its remaining hold- mercial partner, the sovereign UBS was hit twice over yes- The Swiss regulator also ordered rising from £15,000 in 2008 to ward,” a third source added. ing of 379 million units of Barclays wealth fund said. terday for allowing a rogue UBS to seek prior approval from £250,000 in 2010. Dubai Group, part of Dubai warrants — instruments that con- “We remain a supportive stra- trader to commit massive FINMA for an new business initia- But as the financial crisis took Holding was hit hard by the glo- vert into shares — without affect- tegic investor in Barclays, and fraud, with British regulators tives in its investment bank, and hold, Adoboli’s deals went bad. bal financial crisis in 2008 due to ing its 6.65 percent stake. maintain our confidence in the imposing a nearly $50m fine placed gradually declining upper UBS only became aware in excessive use of leverage in its The warrants have not yet been long-term prospects for the busi- and Switzerland banning its limits on the investment bank’s September 2011 that unauthor- investments and a sharp decline converted, but can do so at 198 ness,” Qatar Holding CEO Ahmad investment bank from staging risk-weighted assets. ised trades had taken place on in asset values. pence per share in the next year, Al Sayed said in the statement. takeovers. Last Tuesday, a jury in London its Exchange Traded Funds Desk which would reap a £180m profit Qatar had 814 million ordinary In yet another black mark found the 32-year-old Ghanaian- in its Global Synthetic Equities ONGC to buy Conoco at current prices. shares in Barclays at the end of for Swiss banking, regulators in born Adoboli guilty of two counts (GSE) division in London—far Conversion would bring in October, making it the bank’s Britain and Switzerland moved of fraud, though it cleared him of too late according to FINMA Kazakhstan £750m for Barclays and lift its largest single shareholder, accord- fast to punish UBS for failing to four charges of false accounting. and FSA, which together probed core Tier 1 capital ratio by about ing to Thomson Reuters data. stop rogue trader Kweky Adoboli, During the two-month trial, UBS’s failings and found signifi- stake for $5bn 20 basis points, but it would dilute “Barclays welcomes Qatar who was sentenced last week to Adoboli admitted losing the enor- cant deficiencies in the bank’s the holding of shares by other Holding’s message of confidence in its seven years behind bars in Britain mous sums but denied any wrong- supervision of Adoboli’s trades. NEW DELHI: Indian energy investors. long term prospects and continues for gambling away $2.3bn. doing. He claimed that senior “UBS failed to question the giant ONGC has agreed to The warrants were part of to appreciate the consistent support Britain’s Financial Services UBS managers were fully aware increasing revenue of the desk and buy ConocoPhillips’ 8.4 per- a controversial fundraising by it has received since Qatar Holding Authority (FSA) watchdog said it of his activities and encouraged failed to ensure that there was cent stake in a Kazakhstan Barclays at the height of the became its largest shareholder,” had fined the Swiss bank £29.7m him to take risks and raise profits. a corresponding increase in the oilfield for $5bn, a statement financial crisis in 2008, when it Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins said ($47.6m) for “systems and con- However, prosecutors said that controls in place over the desk,” said yesterday, marking the raised billions of pounds from in one of the statements. trols failings (which) revealed in a bid to boost his bonuses and Tracey McDermott, FSA’s direc- state-run firm’s biggest foreign investors in Qatar and Abu Dhabi Barclays disclosed the FSA serious weaknesses in the firm’s chances of promotion, Adoboli tor of enforcement and financial acquisition. to avoid taking emergency funds investigation when it released procedures, management systems exceeded his trading limits, failed crime, said in a statement. Texas-based ConocoPhillips from the UK government. half-year results on July 27. It and internal controls.” to hedge trades and faked records “As a result Adoboli, a relatively announced early in 2012 it was But existing shareholders said relates to fees paid to Qatar on The Swiss Financial Market to cover his tracks between 2008 junior trader, was allowed to take aiming to sell non-core assets glo- the terms offered to the new deals in June and November 2008, Supervisory Authority, or and 2011. vast and risky market positions, bally as part of a restructuring investors were too attractive, when Barclays raised £11.5bn, FINMA, meanwhile announced The tactics initially paid off— and UBS failed to manage the drive while India has been scouring especially the warrants they were avoiding selling shares to the several sanctions against the prosecutors said he earned $90 risks around that properly,” she the globe to lock in fuel supplies to given as part of the deal. British government. bank, including stopping its million for UBS and its clients by said. feed its expanding economy. Barclays is now being REUTERS investment banking arm from May 2011 and the bank rewarded AFP AGENCIES

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LONDON: Brent crude oil harsh tax increases and govern- some pressure.” Violent protests slipped below $111 a barrel yes- ment spending cuts due to come in Egypt helped support prices terday as worries over Greek into effect January 1, also weighed in early trade yesterday with debt talks prompted fears that on markets, with European equi- investors worrying that a politi- the euro zone could be head- ties and Wall Street falling. cal crisis in Egypt over an expan- ing for a deeper financial crisis, Brent crude fell 50 cents to sion of the powers of President dampening oil demand. $110.88 a barrel by 1500 GMT. Mohammed Mursi, could desta- Euro zone finance ministers US crude oil futures fell 70 cents bilise the rest of the region. and the International Monetary to $87.58. Mursi was due to meet senior Fund began a third attempt in “There are reports the Greek judges on Monday to try to ease as many weeks to release emer- debt talks are not going well,” the dispute that has set off violent gency aid for Greece yesterday, said Carsten Fritsch, oil analyst protests reminiscent of last year’s with policymakers saying a write- at Commerzbank in Frankfurt. revolution, which brought him to down of Greek debt was off the “Wall Street is opening down and power. table for now. other markets are following.” “If it is getting messy there, it The fear in financial markets Phil Flynn, analyst at Price could spill over into other coun- is that Greece will default on its Futures Group in Chicago, agreed: tries — oil producers in North debts, triggering a much more “Crude is feeling some pressure Africa and even into the Gulf and severe banking crisis and lead- from the concerns about Greece even countries like Saudi Arabia,” ing to the exit of other European and Spain and the nagging wor- Fritsch said. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde arrives at a eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels yester- countries from the euro. ries about the fiscal cliff, with the Investors kept a close eye on day. Ministers and the IMF began their third attempt in as many weeks to release emergency aid for Greece. Worries over lack of progress stock market lower and the dol- the Greek debt talks. in U.S. budget talks to avoid the lar index strengthening adding REUTERS TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Adnoc ultra low Jet, SpiceJet sulphur diesel term exports likely from mid-2013 in talks with SINGAPORE: State-owned Abu Dhabi National Co (Adnoc) will likely skip term exports of the ultra-low sulphur diesel until the middle of next year, Etihad, AirAsia due to a secondary unit shut- down, industry sources said yeserday. Adnoc was expected to offer the Minority stake sale expected cleaner diesel with 10 parts-per- million (ppm) sulphur through NEW DELHI: Struggling would be valued at Rs24.3bn term contracts for the whole of Indian carriers Jet Airways ($437.17m), while for Spicejet, the next year, but this will likely be and SpiceJet are in talks with value would be Rs10.82bn. pushed to June or July at the ear- Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways The Indian aviation industry liest, one of the sources said. and Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd to lost a combined $2bn last year, The refiner is planning to shut sell minority stakes, a senior and all but unlisted IndiGo lost a secondary unit at its 415,000 government official with direct money, hurt by high state taxes barrel-per-day (bpd) Ruwais knowledge of the talks said. on jet fuel, expensive airports and refinery, which produces cleaner Jet shares rose about 14.3 regulatory uncertainty. diesel fuel and is part of its “green percent and SpiceJet jumped Jet and Etihad already have a diesel project”, in the first quarter as much as 19.2 percent yes- code-sharing agreement and a of next year, the source added. terday, continuing their rallies deal could help them win mar- Adnoc is unlikely to offer spot from last week amid speculation ket share from state-owned Air exports of the fuel until at least that they may become the first India, as well as from Dubai-based April, the source said. Indian carriers to secure foreign Emirates Airline, which domi- It has been offering the cleaner investment. nates routes between India and diesel fuel for exports in the spot India changed its rules in the Middle East. market since late June, after it September to allow foreign car- Etihad is interested to access to installed a new hydrocracker and riers to buy stakes of up to 49 Jet’s low-fare domestic network diesel hydrotreating units, which percent in local airlines, which under JetKonnect, an industry A Jet Airways aircraft takes off from the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai yesterday. remove sulphur from heavy fuel have been battered by fierce source said in Dubai. oil or crude oil. competition and high operating A Jet official could not imme- and other Asian markets, its domestic market share, declined have trouble due to its massive The company had term con- costs. diately be reached for comment. chief executive told Reuters last to comment on a potential deal, $2.5bn debt. tracts to export about 600,000 The Jet-Etihad tie-up would be Etihad declined comment. month. while officials from AirAsia could Muted interest from foreign tonnes of gasoil a year with a the biggest of the two deals, with Thus far, there is no clarity on “Etihad Airways welcomes the not immediately be reached for carriers despite India’s liberal- higher sulphur content of 5,000 a possible value of up to nearly valuations for a Jet-Etihad deal, Indian government’s decision comment. ised rules has recently forced the ppm until the end of last year. $440m, but the government offi- and internal finance teams of to allow foreign investment in AirAsia said in September it government to rethink its foreign This year, it skipped term cial provided no details on the both airlines are in talks, without Indian carriers. The Indian avia- had no immediate plans to enter investment policy. A government exports of gasoil as it was trying stakes involved or costs. involving bankers, said another tion industry offers tremendous the Indian market because avia- source said earlier this month to meet specifications required Talks between Etihad and source, who is familiar with potential, with significant passen- tion fuel taxes and airport charges that India was open to further in new markets, especially in Jet, which has 100 planes and the discussions but not directly ger movement on domestic and were too high. reforms to lure overseas investors Europe, but faced some unspeci- is India’s largest airline by total involved. international sectors,” Etihad said Jet Airways shares had gained into its airlines. fied difficulties. passengers carried, have been the The founder of Jet Airways is in a statement last week. 50.6 percent in November through Heavy competition is driven Diesel exports to Europe have subject of recent media reports likely to convert shares owned by AirAsia Bhd, Asia’s largest Friday while SpiceJet was up 17 in part by government-subsi- to meet very stringent criteria, citing unnamed sources. its holding company into his per- budget carrier, currently flies to percent on speculation of poten- dised losses at state-owned Air among them the cold weather “The talks are on. This is sonal stake to comply with foreign four south Indian cities and the tial stake sales. India. properties of the fuel used as more or less final. It may take investment regulations, the gov- eastern city of Kolkata, and about Shares in Kingfisher Airlines— However, competition has eased heating oil in winter. around a month and half,” the ernment source said. 20 countries across Asia. grounded since last month by cash somewhat and airfares have risen Meanwhile, Adnoc has final- government source told report- Tail Winds Ltd, the Isle of Malaysian long-haul budget troubles — climbed by five percent due to the decline in cash-and- ised its term contract to sell about ers, referring to the Jet-Etihad Man-based investment vehicle of carrier AirAsia X, founded to 14.4 percent even though there debt strapped Kingfisher Airlines, 160,000 to 200,000 tonnes of 500 negotiations. Jet founder Naresh Goyal, cur- by Malaysian tycoon Tony were no reports of foreign inter- the former No. 2 operator which ppm sulphur gasoil with at least one “This deal is not just about rently holds 79.99 percent of Jet Fernandes, who also heads est in the carrier led by liquor has not flown since the start of buyer, dropping two other current investment but also technol- Airways. AirAsia, pulled out of India tycoon Vijay Mallya. October. term buyers, industry sources said. ogy and partnership in many Etihad, which expanded glo- earlier this year citing weak Kingfisher, which posted a Any deal between an Indian The contract was finalised at a other ways,” said the source, who bally through stake purchases in demand and lack of profits. record second-quarter loss of carrier and a foreign airline premium of about $2.85 a barrel declined to be identified. firms like Air Berlin and Virgin SpiceJet, a low-fare car- Rs7.54bn ($139m), has been des- has to be cleared by the Indian above the new benchmark Middle At current share prices, a 49 Australia, will look to extend rier with 48 planes that is perately scouting for a foreign government. East quotes, they added. percent stake in Jet Airways its geographical reach to India India’s fourth-largest airline by investor but analysts say it may REUTERS REUTERS GIH wins backing for restructuring plan

• Bullion - Mumbai DUBAI: Kuwait’s Global approved by creditors represent- still appeal any ruling in a Kuwaiti along with debt, worth $1.3bn. Gold (10 gm) Standard Rs. 31910.00 Investment House secured ing 96.7 percent by value and 90.9 court, arguing that UK law does The other vehicle will take part Silver (1 kg) Rs. 62670.00 backing from the majority of percent by number at a meeting not apply in the Gulf Arab state, a in a capital increase for the parent • Indian Rupees QR1 = 15.11 bank creditors for its restruc- in Dubai earlier yesterday, a com- Dubai-based lawyer said, who asked company, in which Global will offer turing yesterday, a move the pany filing to the London Stock not to be named because he was not KD122.2m ($433m) of new shares • Sensex debt-laden firm hopes will be Exchange said. authorised to speak to the media. to creditors, leaving them owning BSE 18537.01 a significant step in ending its It will be the first time a Global was one of several 70 percent of the investment firm. NSE 5635.90 financial troubles. Kuwaiti company has used the Kuwaiti investment firms hit Global is due to hold a share- • LIC (International) launches New Gold Investment Plan ‘GOLD PLUS’ – The Kuwaiti investment com- courts of the United Kingdom to hard by the global financial crisis, holder meeting on December 2 to which provides an opportunity to invest in GOLD ETF & GOLD SPOT, PAN pany and asset manager, undergo- implement a debt restructuring, having used short-term debt to ask for approval to delist from the Card/Demat Account not required. ing its second debt restructuring said a Kuwait-based banker, who invest heavily in local real estate Kuwait Stock Exchange — where • Short-term investment plan from LIC International upto 6.4 percent return in three years, may be able to was not party to the deal. and stocks whose values subse- it has not traded since December implement the plan as soon as Global, if it wins approval, can quently slumped. The firm laid off 2011 after breaching accumulated p.a. (in dollar) next week if it wins the approval force opposing shareholders to 17 percent of its staff to cut costs, losses limits — as it has not secured • Housing loan from HDFC LTD of a High Court of Justice in accept the restructuring pro- sources said in January. a waiver from the country’s reg- • Mutual Fund: Buy & Sell: SBI MF, HDFC MF, UTI MF, Birla Sun Life MF, London scheduled for December posal. Kuwaiti law requires that Under the proposed restruc- ulator exempting it from rules Tata MF, Reliance MF etc. 3. all the shareholders must agree turing, Global plans to create two requiring it to offer new shares to Contact: Investec, Tel: 44325060/44365060 email: [email protected] The restructuring, which a restructuring plan. special purpose vehicles (SPV), one existing shareholders first. applies to around $1.7bn, was Dissenting shareholders could of which will hold company assets, REUTERS Mahindra frontrunner in bidding for Aston Martin

MUMBAI: India’s Mahindra & Rover from Ford Motor in 2008 for Mahindra group, the world’s biggest $2.3bn and has overseen a revival in the tractor manufacturer, is the front- group’s fortunes on the back of strong runner in a bidding war to buy a sales in Asia. large stake in flashy British sportscar Aston Martin, which announced its maker Aston Martin, a report said entry into India in April 2011, expects yesterday. to sell a quarter of its cars to Asian and Mahindra & Mahindra is likely to Middle Eastern countries in the next pick up a 40-percent stake in the British five years. manufacturer, whose vehicles feature Along with China, India has become a regularly in James Bond movies, for key market for global car manufacturers about $190-320m, The Economic Times after growth in Europe and the United reported on Monday. States stagnated in recent years. The newspaper said Mahindra, which Luxury car makers including Aston makes jeeps along with tractors, is set Martin, Lamborghini, Bentley, Jaguar to pip the other serious bidder, Italian and Porsche already have dealerships group Investindustrial which owns a in large Indian cities, attracted by the stake in motorbike maker Ducati. growing numbers of wealthy Indians. “Discussions are still fluid. We are After an initial acquisition of 40 per- expecting the deal to get closed this cent, Mahindra is looking at raising its week,” the report said, quoting an stake to 50 percent in Aston Martin unnamed official with knowledge of the over the next four years, The Economic talks. Times said. Mahindra shares saw hectic trading The group is currently owned by yesterday, hitting their highest level Kuwait-based finance firm Investment since March 2010 before sliding to 922.15 Dar, which bought it from Ford Motors rupees, down 3.35 percent on growing for $767m in 2007. concerns about the price the Indian A Mahindra spokeswoman said the group was prepared to pay. group did not comment on speculation. If Mahindra succeeds, it would be Analysts say the global economic slow- second time an Indian company has down has affected Aston Martin’s sales, snapped up a famous name in British and they questioned the rationale for motoring in recent years. Mahindra’s reported bid. Tata Motors bought Jaguar and Land AFP TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Qatari bourse MegaFon stock float index slips by 19.34 points Egypt market recovers losses

DOHA/DUBAI: Qatar percent and Al Saeed Contracting Exchange index slipped 19.34 eased 0.9 percent, but Orascom points or 0.23 percent yesterday Telecom jumped 6.7 percent. to 8,429.01 points from the pre- After the market closed, the vious closing of 8,448.35 points. Egyptian Administrative court The volume of shares traded said it set a first hearing for up to 3,060,857 from 2,550,539 on December 4 in a case challeng- Sunday, and the value of shares ing Mursi’s decree granting him increased to QR118,875,638.82 extra powers. from QR146,016,925.53 on Sunday. Traders said two major dem- Among the top losers were onstrations are planned for today, Qatar National Bank whose share one against the decree and one dropped 0.30 percent to QR131.40, supporting Mursi, raising the pos- Industries Qatar lost 0.07 percent sibility of violence. Arab investors to QR151.70, Vodafone Qatar fell were net buyers against Egyptian 0.69 percent to QR8.60 and Qatar sellers, according to Egypt bourse Navigation down 2.09 percent to data. QR65.60. In Saudi Arabia, the index The banking and financial sec- gained 0.4 percent, easing away tor dropped 3.15 points while from Sunday’s 10-month low the insurance sector added 7.20 after Crown Prince Salman bin points. The Qatar industrial sec- Abdulaziz gave assurances about tor down 11.28 points and the the king’s health. Services sector lost 26.12 points. Saudi’s index had slumped in People pass by a MegaFon office in Moscow yesterday. MegaFon, Russia’s No. 2 mobile phone firm, pitched its $2bn international stock market Meanwhile, Egypt’s measure recent sessions as investors cut float to Moscow-based investors, amid indications that efforts to fill the order book would go down to the wire. yesterday recovered some of the risk due to concerns over king’s previous session’s heavy losses health since he had a major back as President Mohammed Mursi surgery. met with senior judges to defuse But Saudi petrochemical stocks a crisis over newly-seized pow- helped lift the bourse. The sec- Lebanon central bank plans stimulus package ers, while Gulf markets steadied tor’s measure rose 0.9 percent, in cautious tarding. trimming its 2012 losses to 10.6 Cairo’s index rose 2.6 percent. percent as buyers targeted sold- LONDON: Lebanon’s central toll on several sectors of the econ- percent this year, however, with capital, which have caused pro- On Sunday, it plunged 9.6 per- off stocks. bank is planning a stimulus omy of Lebanon, where exports a target for next year below four tests. In outlying areas, daily cuts cent to a four-month low in the Saudi Basic Industries Corp package to kick-start the econ- have tumbled 12 percent. percent, Salameh added. can last 12 hours a day or longer. first trading session after Mursi’s (Sabic) climbed 0.9 percent, omy, which has been hit by the Domestic instability has also He said a recent debt exchange The delivery of the first of two decree that temporarily widened Saudi Arabian Fertilizers added conflict in neighbouring Syria, taken its toll on the economy, with offer of over $1.5bn in dollar debt electricity-generating barges from his powers and shielded his deci- 0.7 percent and Yanbu National the country’s central bank gov- tourism revenues falling as much due 2013 had resulted in around Turkey, which the government sions from judicial review. The Petrochemical gained 1 percent. ernor said yesterday. as 15 percent after Gulf countries $800m of new issuance and promised would boost supply, has news sparked a political crisis and Elsewhere in the Gulf, UAE “The Syrian unrest has affected warned their citizens to stay away around $750m of debt exchanged been delayed because the govern- violent protests. markets ended mixed in thin the overall investment and con- from Lebanon. into bonds maturing in 2018, 2023 ment has failed to pay. Egypt’s Justice Minister trade as an uncertain political cli- sumer environment,” Riad The housing loan support and 2027. “I know that things are pro- Ahmed Mekky said he believed mate in the Middle East spurred Salameh said in an interview on would be for new loans, and the There were no immediate plans gressing in terms of getting these that Mursi would agree with the investors to tread cautiously. the sidelines of a Lebanon invest- programme would be in place for for further issuance, Salameh barges starting,” Salameh said. country’s highest judicial author- Dubai’s index slipped 0.8 per- ment day at the London Stock at least a year, Salameh said. said. “For the time being, we do Lebanon has in the past offered ity on its proposal that would cent, trimming year-to-date Exchange. Salameh reiterated recent not have any (bond) issue on the winter fuel subsidies. Egypt and limit the scope of the presiden- gains to 17.4 percent. A total of “The central bank is aware that comments that Lebanese growth calendar.” Jordan announced in recent tial decree. 46 million shares traded, about a there is less external demand on will be around two percent this Lebanon’s pound operates weeks that they would cut subsi- “The market has rebounded third of the 50-day moving daily the Lebanese economy and is year, but declined to give a fore- under a managed currency dies for fuel, with the latter wit- unexpectedly after a sharp average. preparing to launch a stimulus cast for next year. regime, but there has been no nessing violent street protests on decline but we are not expect- Real estate-related stocks package that would include hous- “The IMF and other agencies’ need to defend it this year. the news. ing it to continue for a long fell, with Emaar Properties and ing loans, loans to the productive expectations are for us to have “We did not intervene sell- “Usually the government time,” said Mohabeldeen Agena, builder Arabtec declining 0.8 and sector and loans for the energy growth next year, maybe the same ing (dollars) in the market since decides just for the period of the head of technical analysis at 2.2 percent respectively. Developer substitution sector.” as this year.” August 2011, we have been buyers winter to provide certain subsi- Cairo’s Beltone Financial. “We Deyaar slipped 1.5 percent. Salameh said he did not yet He said the budget would have of the dollar in the market, for dies on fuel that is used for heat- are expecting the bears to attack These rallied on Sunday after have details of the size of the a primary surplus this year, and this year we have purchased over ing to allow the people to heat again close to 5,100 levels.” the emirate’s ruler announced package, but would be able to give deposits have grown at a rate of 7 $1.5 billion,” Salameh said. their homes,” Salameh said. Trading volumes rose in large- mega development retail and more information by the end of percent in 2012, mostly from the In the energy sector, Lebanon’s “It has not been decided yet if cap stocks, which closed mixed. tourism projects. the year. domestic depositor base. industry is struggling under daily they’ll do it.” Palm Hills Development fell 3.2 AGENCIES Civil war in Syria is taking its Inflation was likely to reach 6 three-hour power cuts in the REUTERS

QATARI MARKET ADIA’s infrastructure head Koski resigns Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 106.06 0.67 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 106.00 1.62 % Aa2 AA DUBAI: The Abu Dhabi Investment active and Koski was spearheading the hold assets of $400-$600bn. In 2011, one of Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 126.13 2.14 % Aa2 AA Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s big- show,” one banking source said, speaking on ADIA’s subsidiaries was part of a consor- Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 119.63 2.26 % Aa2 AA gest sovereign wealth funds, confirmed condition of anonymity because he was not tium that agreed to acquire a 24.1-percent Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 115.00 2.64 % Aa2 AA yesterday that the global head of its infra- authorised to talk to media about the issue. stake in Gassled - Norway’s gas transmis- Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 181.25 3.51 % Aa2 AA structure investments group had left the A spokesman for ADIA said a search sion pipeline system. Among listed equi- Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 140.00 3.98 % Aa2 AA fund for personal reasons. process was underway to find a replace- ties, the team acquired slightly more than Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 129.44 4.02 % Aa2 AA Chris Koski joined ADIA in 2007 from ment for Koski. 5 percent of MAp Airports, now known as the Canadian Pension Plan Investment In its 2011 annual review, ADIA said the Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd, an Australian Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 105.13 1.52 % Aa2 AA Board to set up its infrastructure team, focus of its infrastructure team was mainly company which owns stakes in the Sydney, Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 117.25 2.51 % Aa2 AA and became the go-to person for bankers in developed markets. It was looking for Brussels and Copenhagen airports. Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 106.38 1.71 % A1 A- and funds pitching infrastructure-related assets in sectors including utilities, such as ADIA also agreed to buy a 9.9-percent Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.25 2.35 % A1 A- investments to the Abu Dhabi fund, sources water, gas and electricity distribution and stake in Thames Water, Britain’s largest QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.88 2.09 % NR NR familiar with the matter said. transmission companies, as well as trans- water and waste water firm, from a consor- QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.75 1.82 % Aa3 A+ Under Koski, ADIA picked up minority port infrastructure, such as toll roads, ports, tium of investors led by Australian investment QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 105.06 2.12 % Aa3 A+ stakes in some of the world’s leading infra- airports and freight railroads. bank Macquarie. In the review, ADIA said it Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 103.88 2.54 % A2 A- structure projects by co-investing with large The fund allocates between one and five combined its infrastructure and real estate Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.75 2.09 % A2 A institutional investors such as pension funds percent of its portfolio to infrastructure teams as one unit to improve efficiency and Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 130.25 2.78 % A2 A and other sovereign institutions. investments. It does not disclose the size better align investment teams and resources. Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 112.63 3.00 % A2 A “ADIA’s infrastructure team was very of its total assets but is widely believed to REUTERS Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 114.00 3.63 % A2 A Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 108.38 0.91 % Aa3 A Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 110.50 2.92 % Aa3 A Seminar on cooling system Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 113.38 3.34 % Aa3 A SOVEREIGNS Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 106.94 0.37 % Aa2 AA Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 127.63 2.09 % Aa2 AA Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 110.81 2.74 % NR NR Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 106.38 3.34 % NR NR Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 122.63 4.32 % NR NR Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 112.69 4.76 % NR NR Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 105.81 1.25 % Aa2 AA Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 112.88 3.84 % NR BBB Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 106.63 4.43 % NR BBB Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 104.50 5.02 % B2 B Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 99.75 4.54 % NR BBB- *Periodic Distribution Amount IMPORTANT NOTE: Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services Commission. 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German hint of Greek debt Dollar tumbled as risk relief raises euro hopes BY PAUL TAYLOR

hree years into the eurozone’s debt crisis, Germany’s markets rebounded finance minister hinted tantalisingly last week at a poten- tial breakthrough. he major highlights of last week Industries Contract For a 10th Month: T Behind closed doors at a meeting in Paris of a small revolved around the continu- Both services and manufacturing output group of senior policymakers, Wolfgang Schaeuble indicated that ing worries of reaching a deal in the euro area shrank for a 10th month Berlin could eventually agree to write off some of the money it regarding the fiscal cliff in the in November as the debt crisis continued has lent Greece, in order to make its debt sustainable. US as well as the eurozone and to weigh on confidence across the currency Three people present or briefed on the talks said Schaeuble had TGreece emergency aid deal. Ever since the Weekly Money Market Review bloc. A composite index based on a sur- suggested there could be some kind of “conditional debt relief” US Presidential election has ended, the fis- vey of purchasing managers in the serv- for Athens if it sticks to tough economic reforms. cal cliff has been a hot topic on the table ices sector fell from 46.0 previously, to 45.7 But Schaeuble backtracked within 24 hours. heading toward the deadline by the end of advance, after a truce between Israel and currently. The idea, aired publicly this month by German central bank this year. Hamas held for a second day, easing con- German Business Confidence chief Jens Weidmann, could be a game-changer in the currency Last week, representatives from both cern that the conflict would disrupt sup- Unexpectedly Climbed: German busi- area’s crisis since it offers for the first time the prospect of sharing Republican and Democratic parties sug- plies from producers in the Middle East. ness confidence unexpectedly rose from a out losses to make the debt-crippled state viable in the long run. gested that shift in tone may help reaching The commodity closed the week trading at 2-year low in November, signalling growth But it is politically explosive in Germany, where many law- an agreement. Moreover, different law- $88.28 per barrel. in Europe’s largest economy may rebound. makers, jurists and commentators fiercely oppose any idea of a makers expressed confidence that a deal to Steady US Housing Recovery is The Munich-based Ifo institute said that “transfer union” in which wealthier northern EU states would avert the fiscal cliff could be reached. On the Boosting Economy: From purchases and its business climate index climbed to 101.4 subsidise or underwrite weaker southern partners. other hand, international lenders failed for prices to builder sentiment and construc- from 100 in October, the first gain in eight Schaeuble told his peers from France, Spain and Italy and the second week to reach a deal to release tion, the US housing market is making con- months. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine emergency aid for Greece and will try again sistent gains. The latest evidence came in Lagarde that Berlin would be willing to consider a Greek debt this week. the reports last week showed that sales of United Kingdom write-down, not now but at a later stage, the sources said. The US Dollar gained some strength previously occupied homes rose solidly in That pointed to a possible review of Greece’s debt outlook toward the middle of last week, as it October and that builders are more con- UK Public Sector Net Borrowing sometime after next year’s German general election, and before started the week strong before turning fident than at any other time in six years. Falls Less-Than-Expected: The United a second Greek bailout programme expires in 2016. the momentum around and losing some However, the existing home sales are near Kingdom public sector borrowing plunged The next day, Schaeuble ruled out any debt forgiveness at a strength towards the end of the week. This five-year highs; sales rose 2.1 percent in less-than-estimated in the last quarter. An wider meeting of eurozone finance ministers, leaving some of his is shown in the performance of the Dollar October to a seasonally adjusted annual official report came last week showed that interlocutors baffled. In public he said an official debt write-off Index, which mounted from a high opening rate of 4.79m, compared with the 4.69m, UK Public Sector Net Borrowing fell to a would be illegal, and Germany would no longer be able to lend level of 81.26 before erasing some of its gains previously. seasonally adjusted 6.5B Pounds from 9.9B money to Greece. going towards the end of short week for US Unemployment Claims Remain Pounds in the preceding quarter. However, the greenback, which was curtailed by the Elevated: The number of people actively the UK economy has spent most of the past “HAIRCUT” INEVITABLE? long Thanksgiving weekend closing sessions seeking unemployment benefits remained year in a recession and is broadly unchanged The IMF, some senior European Central Bank policymakers trading at 80.192. elevated for a second week as Hurricane from a year ago. and many economists argue that a “haircut” for Greece’s official The Euro, on the other hand, was fairly Sandy forced many people to seek tempo- lenders is inevitable because its debt ratio continues to mount supported over the week, started with rary assistance. The Labour Department Japan despite a big write-down this year by private creditors. somewhat positive note until it slipped said last week that applications for jobless An unpublished analysis prepared for the finance ministers against the US Dollar after a downgrade benefits fell by 41,000 last week to a season- Bank of Japan Refrains From a Third showed Greek debt would peak at 190 percent of gross domestic of France’s sovereign credit rating late on ally adjusted 410,000 applications, versus Month of Monetary Easing: The cen- product next year and fall to 144 percent in 2020, far above the Monday. However, the 17-nation currency 451,000 applications, previously. tral bank said last week that it would not 120 percent target set by the IMF and European lenders. managed to trade upwards supported by implement additional monetary easing in Eurozone ministers are considering lending Greece more money expectation on a definite deal on Greece on Europe November after two consecutive months of to buy back its own debt at a discount, reducing interest rates on Monday and after a better-than-estimated easing measures. Therefore, they decided official loans and extending their maturities, granting an inter- German Ifo Business Climate. The currency Greece Aid Plan is Still Uncertain: to keep the size of the asset-purchase pro- est repayment holiday, and passing profits on ECB purchases of started the week trading at 1.2740 levels to a Eurozone Finance Ministers, the gramme at 66 Trillion Yen. Moreover, the Greek bonds back to Athens. low of 1.2730 before turning the momentum International Monetary Fund, and the bank voted unanimously to hold its key The moribund market in Greek government bonds has twitched hitting a high of 1.2991 on Friday and ending European Central Bank were unable to interest rate at zero to 0.1 percent, as was back into life at the prospect, with prices rising to about 35 cents sessions at 1.2976. agree in 12 hours of overnight talks in widely expected. On the other hand, the on the euro in anticipation of a possible buy-back. The Sterling Pound had a somewhat simi- Brussels last Tuesday on how to make political risk continues to play a role when it But EU officials say all these measures taken together would lar performance opening at 1.5880 levels, Greek debt sustainable. They want a solu- comes to Yen trading; Shinzo Abe, the leader not be enough to meet the debt sustainability target. then dropping due to a worse-than-expected tion before paying the next loan tranche, of Japan’s opposition Liberal Democratic Lagarde has said she wants “a real fix, not a quick fix” to Public Sector Net Borrowing figure came on which is urgently needed to keep Greece Party and a frontrunner to win the election Greece’s debt problem and has held back the release of the next Wednesday, before gaining some strength afloat. Several European officials played on December 16th, has been pushing hard urgently needed 31bn euro loan tranche for Athens to force the trading as high as 1.6051 on Friday, closing down the delay, commenting that the for more aggressive BOJ moves on easing Europeans to address a lasting solution. sessions trading at 1.6028. disagreements were technical and a deal monetary policy. She rejected letting the target date slide by two years to 2022. The Japanese Yen was the biggest loser would be reached when they meet again Diplomats involved in the negotiations said Lagarde was looking last week weakening against the green- on November 26. Commodities for some sort of signal from Germany. back, as a reflection of expectations that Moreover, European governments want Gold Recovers Last Week’s Losses: The Schaueble’s closed-door comment may have been that signal. elections on December 16 will return a new to give Greece an extra two years, until commodity gained some strength last week, But it is not clear whether he had Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government in Tokyo, one that could push 2022, to cut its debt to a sustainable level recovering the previous week’s losses, on agreement to indicate a willingness to consider debt relief in the the Bank of Japan toward more dramatic of 120 percent of GDP but the IMF does increased risk appetite as the Dollar sof- longer term, or whether he exceeded his authority and was pulled monetary stimulus. The currency opened not agree. In addition, the Europeans, led tened. In addition, talks to reach an agree- back into line. the week trading at 81.32 and going as high by Germany, are refusing to write off any ment regarding the fiscal cliff in the United “It turns out that Schaeuble may have exceeded his mandate as 82.84 on Thursday, and closing sessions loans. Both options would make it easier for States along with worries over the unre- from the Chancellery, if he had one,” an EU official said. “Anyway trading at 82.40 level. Greece to meet the targets in the bailout solved eurozone debt crisis gave gold some the idea of OSI (Official Sector Involvement) is now in the room.” As far as commodities are concerned, programme. support. Gold rose 1 percent on Monday, recover- More of the troubled eurozone, the credit The commodity’s safe haven status would BETRAYED ing the previous week’s losses, on increased rating agency Moody’s downgraded France’s shine in the case of failed talks and political Apart from the political sensitivity of losing taxpayers’ money in risk appetite as the Dollar softened, while sovereign debt by one notch from Aaa, the paralysis, while success in avoiding the fis- Greece, Merkel sees three objections to a debt writedown - legality, violence in the Middle East mounted dur- top rating, to Aa1 last week. It also warned cal disaster may dampen sentiment in gold, precedent and investor confidence. ing the week before reaching an agree- that its outlook on France’s creditworthi- which ended the week trading at $1,753.00 A legal opinion ordered by the German government suggests a ment to cease-fire in Gaza on Wednesday. ness remained negative. Such a downgrade for the ounce. “haircut” would breach both the “no-bailout” clause in European Moreover, talks to resolve an imminent aims to pressure French President Francois Oil Erases Weekly Advance as Middle Union treaty and the German budget law, which bars lending to fiscal crunch in the US lent support to the Hollande to intensify his reactionary and East Tension Eases: Crude dropped toward a country that may be unable to pay back the debt. commodity as it was seen trading as safe unpopular austerity policies. Markets the end of last week, erasing a weekly Any writedown would likely be challenged in the German haven. Therefore, gold was trading last proved that the cut did not come as a sur- advance, after a cease-fire agreement Constitutional Court, which has already clipped Berlin’s wings week with a positive momentum opening prise after Standard & Poor’s downgraded between Israel and Hamas held starting late in the crisis, and perhaps in the European Court of Justice. at $1,713.72 an ounce, and mounting as high France in January. However, the reaction Wednesday, easing concern that the conflict Forgiving Greek debt could draw copycat requests from states as $1,754.46 and closing the week trading was short-lived in the market and quickly would disrupt supplies from this region’s such as Portugal and Ireland which are implementing similar at $1,753.00. the attentions were driven back to Euro producers. The commodity closed sessions bailout programmes with less kicking and screaming. On the other hand, oil dropped toward group meeting. trading at $88.28 per barrel. REUTERS the end of the week, erasing a weekly Euro Area Services and Manufacturing THE PENINSULA

Foreign investors start rebuilding China equity portfolios

BY VIKRAM SUBHEDAR -- accounting fraud, the variable China and the role China plays investors are worried about miss- the 4trn yuan ($640bn) stimulus GaveKal-Draganomics expecting interest entity and regulatory in the global economy, often very ing out on riding the recovery. package that guided the Chinese corporate debt to hit 122 percent oreign investors have stand-offs between the US and little versus one hell of a lot,” said Data from fund-flow tracker economy through the 2008/09 glo- of GDP by the end of the year, up started rebuilding their China -- have not gone away and Michael McCormack, executive EPFR Global shows inflows into bal financial crisis. from 108 percent at end-2011. China equity portfolios, still need to be solved.” director at China-focused fund China equity funds accounted Instead, there may be smaller, Rising non-performing loans Ftempted by low valua- Illustrating that growth does consulting firm Z-Ben Advisors. closed in on $4bn over the 10 more targeted spending plans (NPLs) pose a risk for the banks, tions after two years of market not translate into equity gains, “Investors are now trying to weeks to mid-November, and that don’t make cheap credit a hangover from cheap credit as underperformance and signs eco- the MSCI China stock index has rebalance that.” accounted for more than half of available across the board. part of the 2008/09 stimulus. nomic growth may be stabilising. fallen more than 40 percent since One attraction is valuations. the flows in Asia ex-Japan funds And long-standing issues for Goldman Sachs & Co estimates They have pumped nearly $4bn its launch in 1992. Over the same The MSCI China index, the most in the week to November 15. investors, such as transparency, the NPL ratio is more than six into Chinese equity funds in the period, China’s nominal GDP has popular benchmark for China “Has bottomed out and found a reform of state-backed compa- times the official reported rate of past two months alone, trying to increased by 15 times. funds, has consistently underper- new level, so people don’t want to nies, corporate governance and 0.97 percent. get in early on what they hope will formed Asian markets over the be negative about China anymore,” regulator interference in the Further, China’s industrials be a sustained rally. REBALANCING past two years, following a stel- said Stuart Rae, chief investment market, have yet to be properly were owed more than 8trn yuan But sentiment looks to be The shift in foreign investor lar run where it nearly tripled in officer of Pacific Basin Value addressed despite some positive in net receivables at the end of running ahead of fundamentals. attitudes is clear. value between October 2008 and Equities at AllianceBernstein. The noises from authorities. September, up 16.5 percent from There are clear risk signals for Bank of America Merrill November 2010. company’s $879m Asia ex-Japan So while the H-shares in Hong a year earlier, according to the the Chinese market -- including Lynch’s global survey of fund The index trades on a forward fund, launched in November 2009, Kong are showing signs of life, National Bureau of Statistics. sluggish earnings, rising corpo- managers, covering 248 manag- price-to-earnings multiple of is now overweight China for the China’s domestic stock markets HSBC says the annual pace rate debt and retail investors ers with $695bn of assets under 9.2, cheaper than Brazil on 9.9 first time, said Rae, who manages are languishing near three-year of profit growth of non-financial looking for other opportunities management, found confidence in and India on 13.2, and a lure to its US$150m QFII China fund. lows and on the nose with retail companies in the CSI 300, which -- even if the broader economy China’s economy was at a three- investors hoping to get in early investors. tracks the performance of China’s gathers strength. year high. on another substantial upswing. PICK CAREFULLY Two-thirds of Chinese compa- A-share market, has been falling “Valuations are attractive and In October, Chinese shares The H shares are at price-to- As Beijing’s new leadership nies that have posted third-quar- for the last three quarters, while fears of a major slowdown in listed in Hong Kong, known as book ratios around four times settles in, the stock market’s ter earnings missed expectations, the quality of earnings -- meas- China seem to be waning, while H-shares and the main gateway lower than in 2007, according to fundamentals are back in focus according to Citi Private Bank. ured as the ratio of free cash China still promises growth faster for foreign investors into China, Thomson Reuters data. and they could make the recent Profits fell an annual 5.8 percent, flow to net profit -- is in negative than the rest of the world,” says jumped 7.6 percent to easily out- Those valuations and signs enthusiasm seem premature, and analysts, on average, are still territory. Paul Gillis, professor at Peking pace other regional benchmarks. the economy is improving -- said Simon Grose-Hodge, head cutting earnings expectations for The CSI300 is down 7 percent University’s Guanghua School of “I think most fund managers Thursday’s flash PMI reading of investment advisory for South next year. this year, following a 25 percent Management. are looking at the fundamen- showed the first expansion in Asia at private bank LGT. Leverage has soared above drop in 2011 and a 12.5 percent “But most of the prob- tal mismatch in their portfolio manufacturing in 13 months -- For one, there is unlikely to be comfortable levels, with fall in 2010. lems affecting Chinese stocks between their direct exposure to have piqued interest, and it seems a repeat of anything remotely like Beijing-based consultancy REUTERS TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

QE Indices Summary QE Index 8,429.01 19.34 WORLD STOCK INDICES GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE QE Total Return Index 11,407.49 26.18 QE All Share Index 2,029.82 6.51 RATE INDEX Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low QE All Share Banks & Financial Services 1,994.43 3.15 GOLD Buying Selling QE All Share Industrials 2,595.86 11.28 All Ordinaries 4443.546 12.022 0.27 4602.5 4033.4 QR205.4598 US$ ...... QR 3.6305 QR 3.6500 QE All Share Transportation 1,362.95 10.05 Cac 40 Index/D 3498.59 -30.21 -0.86 3600.48 2922.26 QE All Share Real Estate 1,598.89 9.00 SILVER UK ...... QR 5.7971 QR 5.8786 QE All Share Insurance 1,892.15 7.20 Dj Indu Average 0 0 0 13661.87 11232.16 QR 4.0103 Euro ...... QR 4.6278 QR 4.6925 QE All Share Telecoms 1,074.1 5.49 CA$ ...... QR 3.6198 QR 3.6922 QE All Share Consumer Goods & 4,744.35 26.12 Egypt Cma Gn Idx 1026.29 32.57 3.28 999.95 312.38 Services Swiss Fr ...... QR 3.8967 QR 3.9518 Hang Seng Inde/D 21861.81 -52.17 -0.24 22149.7 18056.4 Yen ...... QR 0.0440 QR 0.0448 QE Market Summary Comparison Aus$ ...... QR 3.7681 QR 3.8449 Iseq Overall/D 3247.98 -15.77 -0.48 3382.77 2882.71 CRUDE OIL Today Previous day Ind Re ...... QR 0.0649 QR 0.0662 26-11-2012 25-11-2012 Karachi 100 In/D 16270.48 32.89 0.2 16339.16 10771.13 Index 8,429.01 8,448.35 BRENT Pak Re ...... QR 0.0375 QR 0.0383 Change 19.34 38.50 Nikkei 225 Index 9388.94 22.14 0.24 10255.15 8238.96 Peso ...... QR 0.0881 QR 0.0899 % 0.23 0.46 $ 110.36 SL Re ...... QR 0.0277 QR 0.0283 YTD% 3.99 3.77 S&P 500 Index/D 0 0 0 1474.51 1158.67 DUBAI Taka ...... QR 0.0442 QR 0.0454 Volume 3,060,857 2 , 5 5 0 , 5 3 9 Straits Times/D 3004.5 15.22 0.51 3110.86 2657.77 Nep Re ...... QR 0.0407 QR 0.0415 Value (QAR) 118,875,638.82 146,016,925.53 $ 108.48 Trades 1,787 1,858 SA Rand ...... QR 0.4066 QR 0.4146 Straits Times/D 2989.31 24.69 0.83 3035.78 2657.77 Up 20 | Down 13 | Unchanged 07

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS A List of Shares from the world

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TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Alonso says Vettel committed 2012 was best season to stay at Red Bull of his career SAO PAULO: Fernando Alonso failed to win a third Formula One championship on Sunday German mum on ‘dirty tricks’ specifics but the Ferrari driver still rated his season as the best of his SAO PAULO: Sebastian Vettel any point thinking about another end,” he added. Asked to explain career. has dampened speculation he is team or something else. I’m further, Vettel said: “It is unbe- The two titles he won with set to jump ship from Red Bull extremely happy in the position I lievable but the most important Renault in Brazil in 2005 and and join Ferrari in 2014 by say- am. It’s incredible what we have thing is that throughout the sea- 2006 seemed to fill him with less ing he is “extremely commit- achieved.” son we always kept believing in pride than the defeat to Red Bull’s ted” to the team who helped Massa’s Ferrari contract runs ourselves. Sebastian Vettel because he felt him claim a third consecutive until the end of next year. “A lot of people tried to play he was battling against the odds Formula One title on Sunday. Meanwhile, Vettel and his Red dirty tricks but we did not get this time. The exact nature of Vettel’s Bull team yesterday declined to distracted by that and kept going Two years ago in Abu Dhabi, he contract with Red Bull is unclear, elaborate on references to rival our way and all the guys gave a big had lost out to Vettel after tak- but the German driver said he teams’ “dirty tricks” after the push right to the end. ing a 15 point lead into the final was tied to the constructor until 25-year-old broke records to “I am not holy. I have my mis- race. At Interlagos on Sunday, the end of 2014. Speculation has become Formula One’s youngest takes like everyone else has. But I he almost clawed back the 13 he surrounded Vettel’s future at triple world champion. was brought up to be honest and needed to overhaul the German. Red Bull since Ferrari principal Team chief Christian Horner I also believe that was the reason “Here is completely the oppo- Stefano Domenicali said in June said he and his outfit accepted why we succeeded. site,” he told reporters. “I’m so the 25-year-old and Ferrari driver that F1 was a hard sport and that “We stepped up our game in the proud and I’m so happy to fight Fernando Alonso could “easily co- they had to face up to all the con- second half of the season, which until the last lap with the package exist together”. sequences of success. allowed us to come back in this we have in our hands. Alonso, a double world cham- “It’s been a tough competition,” championship. I have to thank all “That is the best thing for me, pion who was narrowly beaten he said. the team because there is no-one to feel proud of myself. It was by to the title by Vettel in Brazil “Formula One is a tough busi- in our team more important than far the best season of my career on Sunday, has a contract with ness and you’re up against some the next person. and I will remember this 2012 like the Italian team until the end of tough opponents. The fastest way “We are all a group and fighting some dream season,” added the 2016 and is very much the number to become unpopular is to have next to each other and not against 31-year-old. one in the current lineup with repeated success. We’ve ignored each other. I am very proud of “Obviously we didn’t achieve Brazilian Felipe Massa. what other teams are doing and that. It is unbelievable. the points to win the title but I “I have a contract until - I have just focused on ourselves.” “And, for me, it is always most won so many things this year: So think you know better than me - But Vettel was more forthcom- important that you are happy much respect from everybody.” at this stage, until the end of ‘14,” ing when asked to explain his with what you see in the mir- Alonso won three races in 2012 Vettel told reporters. immediate post-race comments ror. You are honest with yourself but finished on the podium 13 “I’m very happy with what we about “dirty tricks” after finishing because what is the point in try- times in 20 races despite starting have achieved so far and I don’t sixth in the Brazilian Grand Prix. ing to fake something else? the season with a car that looked think this story is over yet. I’m “It was a very, very tough sea- “You are always the first one to way off the pace. very happy and extremely com- son for us, on track, off track -- a know if you are cheating yourself. He also failed to finish two mitted to give everything I have, lot of ups and downs for everyone. In that way, I think people tried German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (centre) of Red Bull Racing races, in Belgium and Japan, also in the next years when I’m But we always remained ourselves everything -- inside the lines, out- celebrates with his team members after winning his third consecutive through no fault of his own after with them. and kept doing it our way and side the lines -- to beat us.” Formula One World Championship title after the Formula One Grand Prix of being dumped out in collisions. “At the moment, I don’t see that made the difference in the AFP Brazil at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, Brazil, yesterday. AFP Curtain down on Schumacher’s colourful career SAO PAULO: Michael the field in the opening laps but “It’s been a pretty big challenge Lotus during the race. “People is that I felt a lot of support in Schumacher (pictured) bade an climbed to sixth before being in this race because obviously I are here to see a show, so you these last three years and they emotional farewell to Formula passed by title-bound fellow-Ger- had the puncture and was at the might as well put one on,” added have been the most difficult years One on Sunday after finishing man, and good friend, Sebastian back again... It took some memo- Schumacher. for me. But the fans have always seventh in the Brazilian Grand Vettel. ries back to 2006 when the same “Give it a go and give it the been behind me.” Prix, bringing down the curtain “I think it’s a nice ending,” he thing happened to me. maximum. I was having a go, and For Schumacher’s fans, as in on his controversial, colourful said. “I’m finishing off and he’s “Luckily I have the nature of at certain moments you need to 2006 when he first retired, there career. (Vettel) clinching his third title. not giving up and always trying accept that there isn’t the space was an air of disappointment After 21 years, seven drivers’ I’m very proud of him, he’s a good to find a solution, and it worked and admit defeat.” about his exit from the sport championship triumphs and 91 friend of mine. out. In a way it does remind me of He added that he had enjoyed because it came not by choice, but victories, the 43-year-old recov- “My emotions are under con- 2003 when I had a similar strug- his “second career” with circumstance. When he retired ered from an early puncture to trol at the moment, maybe later gle and just managed by a point Mercedes. after the Brazilian Grand Prix six score points in his final outing having a drink and hugging the to win the championship.” “It’s been a beautiful time. Lots years ago, it was because Ferrari with the Mercedes team. mechanics it’ll become more sen- He smiled as he looked back of exciting moments we shared, had made clear they were signing In an incident-packed race, timental but I’m looking forward on his thrilling fight with 2007 and lots of tough moments. The Raikkonen from McLaren. Schumacher fell to the back of to life after Formula One now. champion Kimi Raikkonen of most incredible thing in a way AFP NBA: Parker leads Spurs past Raptors TORONTO: Tony Parker scored 11 of his 32 points in NBA Results two extra time yesterday to San Antonio 111 Toronto 106 lead the San Antonio Spurs to NY Knicks 121 Detroit 100 an 111-106 National Basketball Brooklyn 98 Portland 85 Association victory over the Philadelphia 104 Phoenix 101 Toronto Raptors. Boston 116 Orlando 110 Tim Duncan scored 26 points with six assists and five rebounds Denver 102 New Orleans 84 for the Spurs, who have won three “It was a hard fought game, straight games and improved to anybody could’ve won it,” Spurs 11-3. Manu Ginobili chipped in 15 head coach Gregg Popovich points, seven rebounds and five said. “We played better in the assists. overtime.” New York Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning passes against the Green With less than 1min 15sec Meanwhile, Kevin Garnett Bay Packers in the third quarter of their NFL football game in East remaining in the second extra got hot at just the right time to Rutherford, New Jersey, yesterday. time, Parker connected on jump score Boston’s final six points of shots on back-to-back possessions regulation and force overtime as to help seal the win. the Celtics dug deep to beat the Duncan’s dunk with less than Orlando Magic 116-110. 30 seconds remaining in the first Garnett put up 24 points and Giants rout Packers overtime had given San Antonio had 10 rebounds, while Paul a 92-90 lead, but a foul by Parker Pierce knocked down the go- NEW ORLEANS: The gave Toronto the ball. ahead three-pointer in overtime battle between the two NFL Results Parker grabbed the Raptors’ to help deliver the road victory. most recent Super Bowl Cincinnati 34 Oakland 10 inbounds pass from Jose Calderon “That’s what it’s all about. champs turned into a rout Cleveland 20 Pittsburgh 14 and drove for a layup to stretch Finding a way to win,” Pierce told as Eli Manning threw the Spurs’ lead to 94-90 with 24 reporters. “Not feeling sorry for Indianapolis 20 Buffalo 13 three touchdown passes seconds on the clock. ourselves late about giving up a and the New York Giants Jacksonville 24 Tennessee 19 Toronto responded with a pretty good lead. And just finding dominated the Green Bay Denver 17 Kansas City 9 three-pointer from Kyle Lowry, a way to grind it out. And that’s Packers 38-10. Chicago 28 Minnesota 10 but Ginobili made two free throws what we did.” Ahmad Bradshaw rushed Atlanta 24 Tampa Bay 23 to again stretch the Spurs’ advan- Pierce finished with 23 points 10 times for 58 yards and a Miami 24 Seattle 21 tage. The Raptors held on. while Rajon Rondo had 15 and 16 touchdown for the Giants, Baltimore 16 San Diego 13 Demar DeRozan’s dunk closed assists, marking the 37th con- who defeated Green Bay in the gap to 96-95 and after Gary secutive game he has registered San Francisco 31 New Orleans 21 a NFC Divisional play-off Neal made one of two free throw at least 10 helpers. Rondo also game last season. St Louis 31 Arizona 17 for San Antonio DeRozan made a added nine rebounds to fall one Aaron Rodgers completed NY Giants 38 Green Bay 10 layup to knot the score at 97-97 shy of a triple-double. Boston 14-of-25 passes for 219 yards, and force the second overtime. (8-6) trailed by seven midway one touchdown and an interception for the Packers, who had DeRozan led the Raptors through the fourth quarter before their five-game win streak halted. In Tampa, Michael Turner with 29 points. Rookie Jonas going on a run that was capped by barged in for the go-ahead touchdown midway through the final Valanciunas had 22 and Lowry Garnett’s hot streak. In overtime, quarter, as the Atlanta Falcons survived a scare to register a had 20. Pierce snapped a 108-108 tie with 24-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. First-place Atlanta But Toronto got little from his three-pointer and the Celtics now lead the NFC South division with a 10-1 record as they Andrea Bargnani, who scored just (8-6) did not look back. snapped Tampa’s four-game win streak. AFP four points on two-of-19 shooting. AGENCIES TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 McIlroy hungry for more titles I guess every goal that I set myself at the start of 2012, I’ve achieved, says Mcllroy

DUBAI: Rory McIlroy has “And as I said before, I just try promised a repeat of his stun- World Rankings to keep improving as a player. I ning 2012 after he finished the feel like I can improve in differ- World rankings yesterday (US season with five birdies in a row ent areas of the game still. That’s unless stated, last week’s posi- to win his fifth title of the year the challenge and the fun of prac- tions in brackets): and a $2.33m pay-day in Dubai. tice -- trying to get better all the The 23-year-old from 1. (1) Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 13.61 time.” Holywood, Northern Ireland, took 2. (2) Luke Donald (England) 9.28 One of the big differences the DP World Tour Championship 3. (3) Tiger Woods 8.89 McIlroy felt in his game was his in the Gulf on Sunday, after 4. (7) Justin Rose (England) 6.66 ability to compete even when he embarrassingly missing the cut 5. (5) Adam Scott (Australia) 6.50 is not playing his best golf. in Hong Kong and vowing to come “I guess that’s been the big dif- 6. (4) Lee Westwood (England) 6.39 back in style in the European ference this year. That’s some- Tour’s season-ending tournament. 7. (6) Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 6.35 thing I said earlier in the year The victory left him a stagger- 8. (8) Jason Dufner 5.74 that I wanted to try and get bet- ing 4.33 average points ahead of 9. (9) Webb Simpson 5.61 ter at,” he added. Luke Donald on top of the world 10. (10) Brandt Snedeker 5.56 “I felt my previous wins before rankings, cementing his stran- 11. (11) Bubba Watson 5.39 this year, I’ve just played great glehold on the top spot and the 12. (13) Ian Poulter (England) 5.13 golf and no one could really get money list on both sides of the near me in any way. 13. (12) Phil Mickelson 5.13 Atlantic in the second half of the “But being able to win not with year. 14. (14) Steve Stricker 4.98 your best game is I guess what The win in Dubai saw him fight 15. (15) Keegan Bradley 4.90 Tiger (Woods) has done for so back to overcome a two-stroke many years. That’s why he’s won deficit against Justin Rose, setting which I achieved earlier in the so many tournaments and I feel him up for a strong start in 2013. year. “I guess every goal that I like I’m definitely not at that level “To finish off the season like set myself at the start of 2012, quite yet but I’m learning how to this and gain another 65-odd I’ve achieved this year. It doesn’t do it.” world ranking points (he actu- really get much better than that.” McIlroy played 24 recognised ally gained 58), it puts me in a As for his targets in 2013, events in 2012, winning five really strong position going into McIlroy said: “I guess the same. of them -- including his sec- next year. It’s great to know To be focused on the Majors, try ond career Major at the PGA that going into the off-season,” to win more of those. I’ve won one Championship in Kiawah Island he said. in 11, one in 12, it would be nice by a whopping margin of eight “I had a few goals starting off to keep that run going next year. shots -- and finishing in the top this year. Obviously I wanted to Two Majors would be even better. 10 in 15. win a Major. I think I wanted to “I am half-way towards a grand He also missed five cuts, win four times around the world, slam, so it would be nice to get my including the US Open Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his trophy after winning the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah I wanted to win the Race to Dubai hands around the other two (the Championship and the BMW Golf Estates in Dubai, on Sunday. and I wanted to get to world no.1, Masters and the British Open). PGA Championship. AFP Rivals say McIlroy playing like Tiger in his pomp McIlroy’s 2012 results DUBAI: Rory McIlroy’s rivals world’s outstanding golfer. “He in his young days and it’s amaz- win after last season’s US Open affected by the problem over the were in awe of his two-shot showed a lot of grit and deter- ing to see,” said last year’s US triumph, the Honda Classic in last two rounds in Dubai, the World number one Rory McIlroy’s 2012 victory at the DP World Tour mination,” the second-ranked Masters champion. Florida and two events in the final event of the European Tour results: Championship and compared Donald told reporters. “It capped “To watch it happen, and Justin US PGA Tour’s end-of-season season. the world number one’s form off an amazing year for him. coming up shooting a 10-under 62, FedExCup playoff series. The former world number one Summary: 24 tournaments, five wins, 15 top- to the dominance that 14-time “Rory has been the best player just shows you how strong golf is He also became the second wanted to make it clear, however, 10s (including wins), five missed cuts. major winner Tiger Woods dis- all year and that was some fin- right now.” player, after Donald in 2011, to that his disappointing one-under- Winner played in his prime. ish. You have to give him a lot of Schwartzel’s sentiments were land the money-list titles on both par final round of 71 should not be The Northern Irishman landed credit for digging deep. echoed by fellow South African sides of the Atlantic. blamed on his physical ailments. Sept. 6-9 BMW Championship, Indiana his fifth title of the year on Sunday, “I think he’ll be around Louis Oosthuizen. Meanwhile, Donald is planning “I don’t like to make excuses Winner countering a course-record 62 by for a long time but it’s good “Rory is probably playing the to have an operation in the off- but the last couple of days I’ve Sept. 20-23 Tour Championship, Atlanta, Ryder Cup team mate Justin Rose because he’ll push me to work golf that Tiger was playing when season in an attempt to cure a lin- had the sinus issue again,” added Georgia 10T with a stunning sequence of five harder,” added the 34-year-old he was on form,” said the 2010 gering problem with his sinuses. Donald. straight birdies at the conclusion Englishman, who collected three British Open champion after fin- “My sinuses are all completely “I felt a little bit flat and unfor- Oct. 25-28 BMW Masters, Shanghai 2nd of the final European Tour event victories of his own this season. ishing fifth in Dubai. clogged up and every time I get a tunately I couldn’t get things of the season in Dubai. South African Charl “At the moment Rory’s in his little bit run down they turn into going on Sunday.” Nov. 8-11 Singapore Open, Sentosa 3rd Luke Donald, who played along- Schwartzel, who finished tied for own little world which is great to infections,” the 34-year-old Briton The Chicago-based Englishman Nov. 15-18 Hong Kong Open, Missed cut side McIlroy in the last round at third with Donald, was similarly see.” told reporters. went into the last 18 holes shar- the Greg Norman-designed Earth impressed by the standard of golf McIlroy’s other victories “Hopefully the surgery will fix ing the lead with Ryder Cup team Nov. 22-25 DP World Tour Championship, course, said the 23-year-old’s McIlroy had produced in 2012. this year came in the US PGA it. It’s a pretty quick and easy mate McIlroy. Dubai Winner performance proved he was the “Rory is playing like Tiger did Championship, his second major operation.” Donald said he was AGENCIES

QSL launches World Hockey League begins today in Qatar online ticket DOHA: Hosts Qatar will be looking to make home advan- tage count against a formida- sales for the ble Azerbaijan in their opening match of the World Hockey first time League (FIHWHL), at Al Rayyan Stadium here today. The Qatar leg of the FIHWHL DOHA: The Qatar Stars League is likely to be a keenly fought (QSL) yesterday launched a affair and the hosts have their new and exciting online ticket task cut out in the six-day tour- service for all QSL matches. nament which ends on December For the first time in QSL his- 2. The Qatari side coached by tory, fans can purchase tickets in Shaiful Azli has shown their advance online and can even see mettle in the two friendlies held the view from their chosen seat last week against Turkey, win- before purchasing. ning both of them by convincing Tickets priced at QR10 and margins. QR20 are available to purchase But, the hosts which gained online from tickets.qsl.com.qa Test status in February from FIH, Fans can also now register via the world governing body, will the ticket page to receive all the have to raise their game by sev- latest QSL news plus exclusive eral notches against Azerbaijan. offers and competitions straight The Eurasia country has come to their email inbox, another to Qatar with a team full of ex- new initiative from the QSL this Olympians and former interna- Azerbaijan hockey team players during a practice session on the eve of their World Hockey League match at Al Rayyan hockey ground, yesterday. season. tionals from Pakistan. Azerbaijan take on hosts Qatar today at 6.00pm. In the first match today, Sri Lanka clash with Turkey at 4.00pm. RIGHT: Qatar coach, Shaiful Azli (left) A number of other exciting However, Qatar coach Azli is talks to his players during a training session at Al Rayyan Stadium, yesterday. PICTURES BY: ABDUL BASIT innovations in ticket sales will be not daunted by the presence of announced soon, including print- some former Olympians in the take them sometime to settle and Nayak, a former India Junior national players in the fray. the FIHWHL in the competition at-home and mobile ticketing, a Azerbaijan ranks. so it is good to meet them early in International, said all teams in Victory has given us some organised by FIH. first for football fans in Qatar. “We have a young side and they the tournament,” said Azli. Qatar are well-balanced and the momentum. But again, it all The FIHWHL will be held over “This announcement is the have come up with some strong Qatar Hockey Federation margin of difference between the depends on how you perform on two years, and will serve as quali- beginning of an exciting future performance in the recent times President, Hassan Al Qadi said teams is not huge. a given day,” added Nayak, who fiers for the Olympics and the for the QSL as the league looks and I’m sure they can match any the team morale is very high and “There’re no escape routes. plays for Wanderers Hockey club Hockey World Cup. Qatar made to provide a first class experience team. There is no doubt that the boys are determined to give All teams are equally strong. But in the local league. its international hockey debut for fans from the moment they Azerbaijan is a strong side and their best. we aren’t going to lose our sleep Besides the hosts and against Oman, ranked seventh in purchase a ticket and beyond,” they have several experienced “Every team in the League is thinking about the quality of the Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka and Asia, in a Test match at the Al Abdulrahman Al Dosari, Chief players. But I don’t think they very competent and the onus is opposition. We’ll put our best foot Turkey, which will compete in the Rayyan Stadium. Qatar lost both Commercial Officer of the QSL, have played together a lot. It will on us to put up a good show,” said forward,” said Nayak, who made first match today at 4.00pm, will the matches. said. Al Qadi. his debut in the German league be seen in action in the round- In April, Qatar created history Meanwhile, tickets will con- Men’s World Hockey League The team led by Yousef Al with Munich-based club Rot- robin tournament. Oman, one by winning their first ever inter- tinue to be sold at each stadium Today’s Schedule Sulaiti and has in their ranks Weiss this season. of the two countries represent- national fixture when they edged on match days, from one hour Sri Lanka vs Turkey, 4:00pm players of high caliber like Savio Qatar had also impressed in ing the GCC in the tournament, the visiting Brazilian team 3-2 in before kick-off and tickets can Nayak, Juned Coutinho, Rohit the recent friendlies against completes the five-team line-up. the first Test of a 5-match series also be purchased for every QSL Azerbaijan vs Qatar, 6.00pm Charles, Sohail Mustafa and Singapore held in Singapore. Only one team will qualify for at Al Rayyan Stadium. match from tickets.qsl.com.qa. At Al Rayyan Stadium Hamad Sahotti. “Singapore had almost all Round 2 from the Qatar leg of THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Clarke sees Du Plessis hits debut ton positives despite draw

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA: Skipper Michael Clarke said Australia are well placed in the to deny Australia victory run-up to this week ’s final Perth Test despite having to settle for a draw against South Africa in The batsman guides Proteas to Test draw, named Man-of-the-Match the second Test yesterday. The Australians spent almost nine hours in the field in Adelaide ADELAIDE, Australia: Perth,” he added after the match. and bowled a total of 148 overs Debutant Faf du Plessis bat- In a gripping finish, lion- but could not dismiss the Proteas. ted throughout the final day for hearted fast bowler Peter Siddle Inspired by Test debutant Faf a defiant unbeaten century to had Dale Steyn caught at mid- du Plessis, who ended on 110 not guide South Africa to a thrilling wicket for a duck and then bowled out, they batted out the entire draw against Australia in the Rory Kleinveldt (3) with a yorker. fifth day to finish on 248 for eight. second Adelaide Test yesterday. Siddle gave everything in the The first Test in Brisbane was Man-of-the-Match du Plessis final over of the Test in search of also drawn. Australia must win in occupied the crease for almost the last two wickets but Morne Perth to take the series and the eight hours in a feat of physical Morkel held on. world number one ranking from and mental endurance to ensure It was the second time the South Africa. the Proteas avoided defeat and South Africans had batted out for Clarke was reminded of the took the three-Test series to a draw in the series after denying parallels with Australia’s inabil- a decider starting in Perth on Australia’s unlikely victory push ity to bowl out the last two bats- Friday. in the Brisbane opener earlier this men, James Anderson and Monty Australia must win the series month. Panesar, when England held on to take the world number one “It’s (the draw) really a for a famous draw in the first ranking from South Africa. strengthening point for us con- Test of the 2009 Ashes series in “We tried everything in our sidering we haven’t played very Cardiff. power. We had a red-hot crack. well,” said South African skipper “I like to hope there’s a lot of It was unfortunate we didn’t get Graeme Smith. difference to Cardiff. We didn’t over the line,” said Australia skip- “We had another couple of big bowl to numbers 9 and 10 as long per Michael Clarke. injuries in this Test match that as we did in Cardiff,” he said. “But we didn’t lose the Test so created a hassle for us and we still “It is a great example of how we can take a lot of positives out managed to scrap through after hard a fight Test cricket is. of that. We have to make sure not being in great positions.” Nothing is a given in this game. physically we are as well prepared Du Plessis finished uncon- “You have to work your back- as we can for a crucial Test in quered on 110 with Morkel not side off to have success and it is out on eight in South Africa’s 248 even harder against the number Scoreboard for eight. one team in the world. “I just tried to keep my game “We didn’t expect them to give Australia (I innings): ...... 550 plan very simple. Make them bowl us the game today. We knew we South Africa (I innings): ...... 388 at me and just take it an hour by would have to fight. It was no dif- Australia (II innings): ...... 267/8 decl an hour,” he said. ferent in Brisbane and it will be South Africa (II innings): “If you looked at it yesterday, no different in Perth.” it was quite a long way away. AB South Africa’s Faf du Plessis (right) gestures as Australia’s Peter Siddle kicks the air at the end of the fifth day’s Meanwhile, Australia has A Petersen b Siddle ...... 24 play of the second Test cricket match on the Adelaide cricket ground, yesterday. G Smith c Ponting b Hilfenhaus ...... 0 (de Villiers) and Jacques (Kallis) dropped batsman Rob Quiney for H Amla c Clarke b Lyon ...... 17 really helped me a lot. They kept Shane Watson and named three J Rudolph c Cowan b Lyon ...... 3 me calm, especially in the 90s.” extra fast bowlers in a 14-man AB de Villiers b Siddle ...... 33 Du Plessis, who scored 78 in the to paceman Hilfenhouse. Du Kallis five balls later. Kallis was 89 runs for the fifth wicket with squad for this week’s final Test F du Plessis (not out) ...... 110 first innings, was at the crease for Plessis also survived two reviews caught off bat and pad at short leg du Plessis in 68 overs. against South Africa in Perth. J Kallis c Cowan b Lyon ...... 46 464 minutes and faced 376 balls in after being given out by umpire by Ed Cowan from Nathan Lyon The Proteas gave no thought to As well as including fit-again D Steyn c Quiney b Siddle ...... 0 his draining knock. Billy Bowden. for 46 to end a gritty 99-run stand chasing down a huge and unlikely allrounder Watson, selectors R Kleinveldt b Siddle ...... 3 The 28-year-old several times The first was when he was on in 149 minutes with du Plessis. victory target of 430, scoring just called up Josh Hazlewood, John M Morkel (not out) ...... 8 sought on-field physio treatment 33 when he padded up without The champion all-rounder 135 runs on the final day. Hastings and Mitchell Johnson Extras (B-1, LB-1, W-1, NB-1) ...... 4 for cramps. offering a shot to Michael Clarke’s played an invaluable knock even Skipper Smith paid tribute to with fast bowler James Pattinson Total (for 8 wkts) ...... 248 “I think it just makes it a little spin. The review found the ball though restricted in his mobility his team’s fighting performance. ruled out by a side strain for the Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-36, 3-45, 4-45, bit more sweeter. One day when pitched just outside the line. by a hamstring injury. “You had that little bit of hope rest of the home Test season. 5-134, 6-233, 7-234, 8-240. I look back, I can say I pushed Du Plessis was given out again The Proteas lost the wicket of this morning, but at four down Squad: Michael Clarke (capt), Bowling: Hilfenhaus 34-16-65-1; Siddle through the physical side of after an lbw appeal by Clarke on AB de Villiers shortly after lunch last night, you know probably the Shane Watson, Ed Cowan, 33-15-65-4 (1nb); Clarke 18-5-34-0; Lyon things,” he said. 37, but another review showed when he was bowled by Peter writing is on the wall,” he said. David Warner, Ricky Ponting, 50-31-49-3; Warner 6-0-29-0; Quiney 6-3- He was dropped on 94 on the there was no contact with the Siddle for 33 with one that nipped “For me it was incredible to see Mike Hussey, Matthew Wade, 4-0 (1w); Ponting 1-1-0-0. penultimate ball before tea when pad and the debutant batted on. back to clip off-stump. the guys who represented us out Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus, Result: Match drawn wicketkeeper Matthew Wade The allrounder’s joy at reach- De Villiers faced 220 balls in there today, the skill, determina- Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Man-of-the-match: Faf du Plessis (RSA). failed to hold onto a tough chance ing his milestone was tempered his stoic boundary-less knock in a tion and the pride they took in John Hastings, Josh Hazlewood, while standing up to the stumps by the loss of the injury-restricted study of concentration, putting on their performances.” AFP Mitchell Johnson. AFP Pietersen’s ton was the India got tactics wrong, Paceman Southee puts difference, says Cook says former MUMBAI: Alastair Cook said - or the world - can play like that.” Kevin Pietersen was the differ- Pietersen said: “It’s a great feel- skipper Dravid New Zealand in control ence in England’s 10-wicket win ing to get a Test century and help over India. us win. It’s a wonderful, wonder- MUMBAI: Former Indian COLOMBO: Tim Southee rat- Pietersen made a superb 186 to ful occasion to be standing here batsman Rahul Dravid tled Sri Lanka with two wick- set up a series-levelling victory having won. believes India got their tac- ets off three balls to put New inside four days. Spinners Monty “It’s nice to be back playing. tics wrong in Mumbai, Zealand in command on the Panesar and Graeme Swann It’s special to be part of this team including underestimating second day of the second and shared 19 wickets but captain and the dressing room is certainly Panesar, who did not play in final Test at the P Sara Oval in Cook said: “The innings that united.” Ahmedabad, after India lost Colombo yesterday. changed the game was Pietersen’s. It was only England’s sec- by 10 wickets in Mumbai The fast bowler removed “That was sensational. He took ond victory in 14 Tests in India yesterday. opener Tillakaratne Dilshan and the game away from India and stretching back to 1985. “They can’t afford to go into Kumar Sangakkara in his sec- the next two Test matches that’s why you want him in your “It’s been an amazing three ond over before Sri Lanka strug- asking for a pitch that turns team,” he said. days,” said Cook, whose 122 helped gled to reach 43-3 in their first straight away,” Dravid told BBC Pietersen came in for criti- England establish a crucial first- innings at stumps in reply to New Sport. cism after making 17 and two in innings lead of 86. Zealand’s 412. “Dhoni will have to rethink the defeat in the opening Test in “Last week was a tough week Southee, who also grabbed his strategy. Maybe he did Ahmedabad, his first since being for us and we had a lot of negative four quick wickets in the open- underestimate the quality of dropped this summer for send- press over the way we played. ing Test in Galle, again rocked the England spinners, espe- ing “provocative texts” to South “We’ve stuck to our guns. We cially Panesar. the Sri Lankan top order as he Africa players. know we can play well in these “Playing with three spinners bowled Dilshan (five) and then “He held his hands up; he didn’t conditions. This week we did. doesn’t seem to work. They will had Sangakkara caught pulling play two of the best shots he’s ever “I can’t thank the lads enough by Trent Boult at fine-leg. have to relook at the composi- Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan (left) is bowled out by New Zealand’s Tim played,” added Cook. “(But) you for the effort they put in and the tion of the attack.” Boult also struck early, hav- can see how damaging he can be. belief they showed,” he said yes- ing skipper Mahela Jayawardene Southee during the second day of their second and final Test cricket match Dravid also does not expect in Colombo, yesterday. “Not many people in England terday. AGENCIES India to change their batting (four) caught by Kane Williamson line-up for the third Test in at gully to reduce the hosts to Kolkata, meaning veteran 12-3. Sachin Tendulkar, who has Angelo Mathews was unbeaten overs remaining in the day’s play. New Zealand had been strongly made only 29 runs in the series, on 20 with Tharanga Paranavitana Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0 placed at 276-2 before losing their would keep his place. nine not out when play was called following their 10-wicket win in last eight wickets for 136, with “I don’t think the batting off due to bad light, with seven the first Test. left-arm spinner Rangana Herath line-up will change, they will finishing with 6-103 for his third just need some better perform- Scoreboard successive haul of five or more ances,” said Dravid, who made wickets in an innings. England’s captain 13,288 runs in 164 Tests. New Zealand (I innings): 5-291, 6-300, 7-346, 8-374, 9-410, 10-412. Herath took six of the eight Alaistar Cook celebrates “I don’t think they will or M Guptill c Mathews b Kulasekara ...... 4 Bowling: Kulasekara 24-2-76-1 (nb2); Eranga New Zealand wickets that fell after his side beat India should review Tendulkar’s B McCullum lbw Eranga ...... 4 22-0-91-1; Mathews 10-1-25-0; Herath 49-10- in the day, including those of by 10 wickets in the future until the end of the K Williamson lbw Herath ...... 135 103-6; Randiv 39-3-94-1; Dilshan 9-2-19-1. well-set Ross Taylor (142) and second Test in Mumbai, series. We need someone of his R Taylor lbw Herath ...... 142 Sri Lanka (I innings): Williamson (135), after the tour- yesterday. Cook scored experience.” D Flynn lbw Herath...... 53 T Paranavitana (batting) ...... 9 ists had resumed at 223-2. The next Test match of the New Zealand were 300-6 at 140 runs in both innings. K van Wyk b Dilshan ...... 0 T Dilshan b Southee ...... 5 four-match series takes place T Astle lbw Herath ...... 3 K Sangakkara c Boult b Southee ...... 0 one stage but Daniel Flynn (53) at Eden Garden on December D Bracewell c Herath b Randiv ...... 24 M Jayawardene c Williamson b Boult ...... 4 helped his team cross the 400- 5. T Southee b Herath ...... 15 A Mathews (batting) ...... 20 mark with his second half-cen- The final Test takes place at J Patel (not out) ...... 25 Extras (LB-3, NB-1, W-1) ...... 5 tury of the series. Skipper Taylor Nagpur on December 13. India T Boult b Herath ...... 1 Total (for 3 wkts) ...... 43 and Williamson added 262 for the and England will then play two Extras (B-2, LB-2, NB-2) ...... 6 Fall of wickets: 1-7, 2-7, 3-12. third wicket before they fell in T20 matches after December Total (all out) ...... 412 Bowling: Southee 6-2-16-2; Boult 6-1-16-1 the space of 14 runs, trapped leg- 20 and 22. AGENCIES Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-14, 3-276, 4-290, (nb1; w1); Patel 3-2-2-0; Astle 2-0-6-0. before while attempting to sweep. AFP TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Wales prop Messi closes in on record Jarvis out of Australia Test clash CARDIFF, UNITED as Barca thrash Levante KINGDOM: Wales prop Aaron Jarvis has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test match against The Argentine striker needs three more goals to match Mueller’s record Australia after suffering a knee ligament injury. Jarvis sustained the problem MADRID: Lionel Messi struck 11 ahead of Madrid before and we during his side’s 33-10 defeat twice as Barcelona won 4-0 suffered a lot in the end,” he said. against New Zealand on Saturday at Levante late on Sunday to Barca had struggled in the and will undergo further assess- remain three points clear of first half and their cause was ment yesterday before it is Atletico Madrid at the top of La not helped by losing Dani Alves decided if the Welsh star needs Liga. after only 13 minutes with what surgery. Messi’s goals were both laid on appeared to be a recurrence of a Wales head coach Warren by Andres Iniesta who also hit recent hamstring injury. Gatland, who has put back the target himself before supply- When his replacement Martin his team annoucement until ing Cesc Fabregas for the fourth. Montoya took the pitch it meant Thursday, hopes to receive bet- The Argentine’s brace means Barca’s full side had also starred ter news over the fitness of lock he now has 82 goals in 2012, just for the club at youth level. Bradley Davies ahead of this three short of German legend Afterwards Xavi Hernandez weekend’s Millennium Stadium Gerd Mueller’s all-time calendar praised a blueprint set out by clash. record of 85 set in 1972. former coach Louis Van Gaal. Davies was hospitalised after He also tops the La Liga charts “It’s an amazing and extraor- being struck from behind in the for the season with 19 goals. dinary feat, we’re proud of the second minute by New Zealand Atletico had earlier beaten work of our youth system, I’ve hooker Andrew Hore, but has Sevilla 4-0 to keep pace at the top lived through this since it was just now rejoined his team-mates. and go eight points ahead of city Puyol and me in the first team. “Bradley Davies is back in the rivals Real Madrid in third who Van Gaal always said it, we have Wales camp after spending some had lost 1-0 at Betis on Saturday. to play to with an eleven from time in hospital on Saturday Barca’s win increased their gap the club. I take the opportunity night,” a Welsh Rugby Union over Real Madrid to 11 points. to send my regards to Van Gaal,” (WRU) statement read. They have also equalled Real’s he said. “He is recovering from severe record for the best start to a La Jose Maria Barkero had the concussion and following the Liga season set in 1991-92. best chance of the opening appropriate return to play But coach Tito Vilanova does exchanges for Levante, drawing protocols. not see the league as being won Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes “He is not training today, but so early in the season. into a save with a 12th-minute it is still too soon to reach any “The league is not over, we’re drive. further conclusions.” AFP only a third through and Atletico Barca took 10 minutes to react, are three points behind us. There Messi hitting a low shot that FC Barcelona’s Argentinian striker Lionel Messi (left) vies for the ball with Levante’s Senegalese midfielder Pape Diop is a lot to play for. We have been missed just wide right, a minute during their La Liga match at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium in Valencia, eastern Spain, late on Sunday. Messi scored before Xavi Hernandez hit a simi- twice during the match and is three goals behind Gerd Mueller’s record for the number of goals in a calendar year. France officially lar drive that went to the left. Spanish League The Catalans’ intricate build- among 2015 Results up play was comfortably con- this time Fabregas was given on 19 minutes when Koke was Ivan Rakitic to a second yel- tained by solid defending from the the simple task of finishing off pulled down by Federico Fazio, low card on 83 minutes, before World Cup seeds Espanyol 0 Getafe 2 (Pedro Leon 17, Mane home team in a tight first period. another Iniesta pass. who received a straight red. Miranda hit the fourth from close 90+1) Levante, in the meantime, Barca had solved what had at Falcao smashed the penalty range in injury time. Athletic Bilbao 1 (De Marcos 23) Deportivo looked dangerous on the counter- first seemed a difficult task with straight down the middle of the Also on Sunday, Athletic Bilbao PARIS: France have officially La Coruna 1 (Aguilar 52) attack and Obafemi Martins nar- four goals in 18 second-half min- goal for his 11th league goal of the and Deportivo La Coruna shared secured their place in the top Atletico Madrid 4 (Falcao 22-pen, Spahic rowly glanced a header wide just utes and for Levante there was season and Sevilla were facing the points in a 1-1 draw in the San four of the International Rugby 40-og, Koke 44, Miranda 90+2) Sevilla 0 before half-time. no way back. more than an hour of play with Mames stadium. Board (IRB) rankings to ensure Levante 0 Barcelona 4 (Messi 47, 52, However, Barca finally found Valdes made matters worse for ten men. Oscar de Marcos put the home their chances of a favourable Iniesta 57, Fabregas 63) a way through just after the the home side making a double On 38 minutes, Turan doubled side ahead on 24 minutes when he 2015 World Cup draw along with break and it was from a perfectly save from a Barkero penalty in the home side’s lead when Falcao converted a Markel Susaeta cross, New Zealand, South Africa and Played on Saturday threaded pass from Iniesta that the dying minutes after Carles received a defensive clearance and but against the run of play Abel Australia. Rayo Vallecano 2 (Carrilho Baptistao 87, allowed Messi to coolly slot home. Puyol had handled in the area. broke at speed before releasing Aguilar hit an equaliser early in France on Saturday completed Delibasic 90) Real Mallorca 0 Five minutes later, Iniesta was For Atletico, Radamel Falcao, the Turkish winger, who hit a the second-half to earn Deportivo a sweep of their autumn series Valladolid 1 (Manucho 63) Granada 0 the provider again, the little mid- Arda Turan and Koke got first- shot that caught a slight deflec- a point and move his side out of matches by beating Samoa 22-14 Malaga 4 (Portillo 8, Saviola 74, Santa Cruz fielder pulling back the ball for half goals and Miranda one in tion of Spahic on the way to goal. the relegation zone. after already seeing off Australia 81, Isco 90+2) Valencia 0 Messi to double the lead. the last minute to make it seven On the stroke of half-time, Getafe won 2-0 at Espanyol to 33-6 and Argentina 39-22. Real Betis 1 (Etxebarria Urkiaga 17) Real Another five minutes had straight home wins in the league Koke stroked home a Diego Costa keep the Barcelona side bottom The top four ranked sides fol- Madrid 0 passed before Iniesta buried against a Sevilla side that played cross for the third. of the table. lowing the completion of the end Played on Friday Levante’s challenge for good with with only 10 men from the 22th It was one way traffic in the Pedro Leon put Getafe ahead of year internationals will be the Real Sociedad 0 Osasuna 0 a drive from the edge of the area. minute and finished with nine. second period but Sevilla held on 15 minutes before Mane dou- top seeds for the pool draw on The fourth came on 63 minutes, Atletico made a breakthrough firm for most of it, despite losing bled the lead. AFP December 3 and kept apart in the early stages of the competition that will be staged in England. Valcke warns Marseille go France were not seeded in the Chelsea boss Benitez Brazil deny 2011 World Cup in New Zealand where the system was introduced Brazil of level on top for the first time. vows to convince fans Guardiola England, who were seeded in 2011, are fifth, four points behind major work with PSG France after their 16-15 defeat LONDON: Rafael Benitez has “But I’m sure the majority of interest to South Africa, and cannot ahead of Cup PARIS: Marseille pulled level vowed to win over the Chelsea the fans will understand: I’m a RIO DE JANEIRO: catch the French even if they with arch-rivals Paris Saint- supporters who are so opposed professional, I do my job, I want Brazilian Football were to beat world champions Germain at the top of Ligue 1 to his arrival at Stamford to win, and I want to win for the Confederation president Jose New Zealand in Twickenham on RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil still yesterday following a 1-0 victory Bridge that they booed his name club. I hope they share those Maria Marin yesterday dis- Saturday. faces major challenges to stage at home to 10-man Lille. before and during his first game ideas. missed reports the five-time If Wales fail to beat Australia the 2014 World Cup, particu- Florent Balmont was contro- in charge. “The main thing is that the world champions are going to at home on Saturday they will larly with respect to transport versially dismissed for Lille in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at home players are focused on the games. sign former Barcelona coach finish tenth and find themselves and accommodation for the first-half stoppage time, while to Premier League champions If they are, it’ll be fine. I have con- Pep Guardiola to lead their in the same part of the draw as hundreds of thousands of fans, Jordan Ayew struck a minute Manchester City left them in in fidence we will do well and win 2014 World Cup campaign. Argentina, who dropped from the FIFA Secretary-General after the restart as Marseille, who fourth place. games,” he said. “There is a very little chance sixth to ninth after their 46-24 said here yesterday. handed Englishman Joey Barton a The Spaniard claimed that he If we start winning games, it will be a foreign coach. We loss in Ireland. AFP “Your priority is to see Brazil first league start, won for the first had not heard the abuse that was they (fans) will come on board have won five World Cups with win the World Cup, the priority time in five matches. directed at him in protest. and they will see I’ll try to do Brazilian coaches and I don’t of FIFA is to ensure a faultless “It’s a relief, the match is worth “My experience in England is my best. The manager wants to think it will be necessary,” England’s Flood organization of the event,” Jerome six points because it gives the that when the fans are singing win every game and the fans the Marin told the Terra website. Valcke said. team as well as myself confidence in the stands, I don’t understand same. So we will win together,” A source close to Guardiola to miss All “We must work hard to make again,” the goalscoring Ayew told what they say,” said Benitez. said Benitez. AFP said on Saturday that Brazil sure that the fans receive a very OMtv after the match. were the only team in the Blacks match good welcome,” he added, not- “Like any striker, I always want Ronaldo at Soccerex Global Convention world that Guardiola was ing that the premier sporting to score. We didn’t have any suc- ready to coach after Mano event, which Brazil will host will cess in recent times, but this Menezes was sacked on Friday LONDON: England head coach draw nearly 500,000 visitors from time things went our way and following two and a half years Stuart Lancaster revealed yes- around the world. I’m happy. The whole team put in charge. terday that fly-half Toby Flood Without naming it, he pointed in a great performance and if we “The past is the past. We will be sidelined for his coun- to one of the twelve Brazilian host continue to work for each other, must now think about the try’s Test against New Zealand cities where “there are 17,000 we can do great things.” future and it is the moment on Saturday due to a toe injury. rooms while the (local) stadium Victory for Elie Baup’s side to analyse the ideal candidate Flood sustained ligament dam- has 45,000 seats.” moved Marseille onto 26 points, who is going to lead a team age in the big toe of his right “I would say that something is alongside PSG, while Lille are in that has picked up inconsist- foot in a clash with two South not quite right,” he added. “The ninth spot. AFP ent results,” added Marin. Africa players during Saturday’s only solution would be to put During his time in charge, 16-15 defeat at Twickenham and three people in the same bed.” Menezes guided Brazil to just left the stadium in a protective “We must work with that city French League Results 21 wins in 40 matches, includ- boot after coming off just after to see when and how we are going Montpellier 1 Bordeaux 0 ing the Olympic campaign half-time. to ferry these people from the sta- Toulouse 3 Lyon 0 where they lost to Mexico in Lancaster said yesterday that dium to the hotels, or to the next Marseille 1 Lille 0 the gold medal match. the injury was not as bad as first city where their team will play, to Guardiola stepped down feared, but he confirmed the Played on Saturday ensure that the airport can oper- as Barcelona manager in Leicester star will not recover in ate for an extended period of time Paris SG 4 Troyes 0 May this year after guiding time for the All Blacks’ showdown with enough staff,” Valcke said. Nancy 1 Ajaccio 1 the Catalan club to fourteen this weekend. But despite past clashes over Reims 0 Brest 0 major trophies, including the Owen Farrell, who came off delays in World Cup preparations, Sochaux 0 Nice 1 Brazilian former football star Ronaldo (left), thanks ex-football player Champions League in 2009 and the bench to replace Flood, is set Volcke said FIFA, the Brazilian Bastia 2 Lorient 1 and coach Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo after receiving a trophy from him 2011. to take over at fly-half against government and the Cup’s Local The Spaniard currently the world champions, with the Rennes 0 Evian 1 for his career during the Soccerex Global Convention, in Rio de Janeiro, Organizing Committee were in resides in New York, United uncapped Freddie Burns likely Played on Friday Brazil, yesterday. Ronaldo scored 280 goals in 384 appearances dur- the process of “finding solutions.” ing his football career. States. AFP to be named on the bench for the AFP Sain Etienne 1 Valenciennes 0 match. AFP Tuesday 27 November 2012 13 Muharram 1434 Volume 17 Number 5531 Sport Price: QR2

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Indian media slam England bounce back hosts, praise England MUMBAI: India’s 10-wicket showed that his enthusiasm was defeat by England sparked misplaced. sharp criticism from the The paper said Dhoni was with big win in Mumbai domestic media on team selec- too busy measuring up his own tion and skipper Mahendra resources and “failed to check” Singh Dhoni’s strategy. the English batting and spin- Dhoni’s side loses by 10 wickets; visitors level series Newspapers, websites and ning web of Monty Panesar and TV channels saw their spirits Graeme Swann, resulting in an dampened by the “embarrass- “embarrassing defeat.” MUMBAI: England bounced ing defeat”. The Deccan Chronicle back from their first Test loss Criticism of Dhoni’s prefer- blamed Harbhajan Singh and at Ahmedabad against India to ence for spinning tracks was Ravichandran Ashwin for fail- win the second match on the widespread, as was speculation ing to exploit the track. Ashwin fourth day by 10 wickets to level over batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s in particular “could not stick to the series 1-1 at the Wankhede future. a consistent line and struggled Stadium here yesterday. PTI news agency said “India’s to be penetrative despite bowling Resuming the day at 117/7, ploy to prepare a spinning track 42 overs in the first innings,” the India could only hold out for 11.1 backfired heavily” as England’s paper said. overs and manage 25 more runs discipline made them a superior The Indian media showed no before being bowled out for 142, side. reluctance in praising England giving England a target of mere The agency described India’s for their impressive show. 57 runs. performance as “a pathetic dis- Kevin Pietersen, Monty Gautam Gambhir, who held play” and conceded that the Panesar and captain Alistair the innings together Sunday, English thoroughly beat the Cook were seen as key tried holding it out but ran out hosts on their home turf. performers. of partners. Popular cricket website The Deccan Chronicle said Harbhajan Singh (6) departed Cricketnext.com said Dhoni now England played this Test with in the second over of the day while has “a lot of rethinking to do” a “tremendous amount of self- Zaheer Khan was caught behind as his strategy appears to have belief,” and praised the visitors on the bowling of Monty Panesar, failed. for responding positively to their who scalped his sixth wicket in The Indian Express also defeat in Ahmedabad. the innings to end with his best directed criticism at the Indian The Indian Express said career match figures of 11/210. captain, saying he “hyped up” England showed “remarkable Right-arm off spinner Graeme his batsmen and spinners on character and resilience” to Swann ended the Indian innings turning tracks, but the result square the series. AGENCIES when he caught Gambhir plumb in front of the stumps for 65, clinching his fourth wicket of the innings and eighth of the match. Poll: 82 percent say England’s spinner Monty Panesar (third from left) celebrates with his team-mates after dismissing India’s Zaheer Scoreboard Khan on the fourth day of the second Test in Mumbai, yesterday. England won by 10 wickets. The next Test match will be played on December 5 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Tendulkar should retire India (I innings): ...... 327 England (I innings): ...... 413 India (II innings): MUMBAI: In an opinion poll on his performance you have G Gambhir lbw Swann ...... 65 England completed the formal- “None of the other bowlers Ahmedabad. The pitch in Mumbai conducted by popular news- to see his colossal record and V Sehwag c Swann b Panesar...... 9 ities at run-a-ball as they chased troubled the batsmen in the way offered even more assistance for paper, Deccan his past perform- C Pujara c Bairstow b Swann ...... 6 down the target with ease. that Monty did,” said Dhoni. the slow bowlers and, even though Chronicle, 82 per ance,” BCCI official S Tendulkar lbw Panesar ...... 8 Playing only his second Test, “All the other bowlers got turn England spin pair Panesar and cent of online Rajiv Shukla said V Kohli c Root b Swann ...... 7 Nick Compton (30 not out) and bounce, but the pace Monty Graeme Swann shared 19 wick- readers said it was after the defeat Yuvraj Singh c Bairstow b Panesar ...... 8 charged the Indian spinners hit- was bowling at made it so much ets, Dhoni insisted the hosts were time for veteran yesterday. M S Dhoni c Trott b Panesar ...... 6 ting four boundaries and one more difficult.” right to tailor conditions to suit batsman Sachin Meanwhile, R Ashwin c Patel b Panesar ...... 11 six while skipper Alistair Cook Dhoni also held Panesar up their strengths. Tendulkar (pic- The All India Harbhajan Singh c Trott b Swann ...... 6 remained unbeaten at 18 as the as an example to his own trio “It was a typical subcontintenal tured) to bow out Senior Selection Zaheer Khan c Prior b Panesar ...... 1 visitors accomplished their mis- of spin bowlers, who were pun- wicket,” said Dhoni. after his poor form Committee of the Pragyan Ojha (not out) ...... 6 sion 45 minutes before lunch. ished as England batsmen Kevin “What’s the point of playing continued. Board of Control Extras (B-6, LB-3) ...... 9 England’s Kevin Pietersen was Pietersen and Alastair Cook both on flat wickets, trying to win the Hindi news chan- for Cricket in Total (all out) ...... 142 declared the Man-of-the-Match made centuries. toss then batting for three or four nel Aaj Tak said India (BCCI) will Fall of wickets: 1-30, 2-37, 3-52, 4-65, for his splendid 186 in the first “We could have made them days? the “god of cricket” meet at noon today 5-78, 6-92, 7-110, 8-128, 9-131. innings which gave the visitors drive more than we did,” said the “You want to face challenges seems to losing his to pick the Indian Bowling: J Anderson 4-1-9-0; M Panesar the all important lead of 86 runs. skipper. “If you bowl too short on in Test cricket and these are sheen. team for the last 22-3-81-6; G Swann 18.1-6-43-4. Meanwhile, India captain a wicket that has extra bounce the sort of wickets to push you However, the two cricket Tests England (II innings): Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised you give the batsman more time. towards that. All of the wickets batsman received and two Twenty20 A Cook (not out) ...... 18 Panesar after the England “I wish we could have bowled should be like this,” he said after support from the Board of Internationals against England. N Compton (not out) ...... 30 spinner’s performance in the fuller because Pietersen and Cook the defeat. Cricket Control in India (BCCI), The third Test will be played Extras (B-8, LB-2) ...... 10 10-wicket win in the second Test played really well off the back England and India will face yesterday. at Eden Gardens, Kolkata from Total (for no loss) ...... 58 in Mumbai. foot.” each other at the iconic Eden “He will hang up his boots when December 5 to 9. Bowling: R Ashwin 3.4-0-22-0; P Ojha 4-0- Panesar claimed match figures England’s win came after a Gardens Stadium in Kolkata he thinks it’s time for him to go. The fourth match will be held at 16-0; Harbhajan Singh 2-0-10-0. of 11-210 as the tourists levelled nine-wicket defeat in the first that starts in eight days time on He does not need any advice on the VCA Stadium in Nagpur from the four-match series 1-1. Test on a slow, turning wicket in December 5. AGENCIES this. Before making a comment December 13 to 17. AGENCIES Al Rayyan Satellite Channel to sponsor ‘Qatar Mile’

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