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Qatari gift FIFA rankings: Blockade: Claims Qatar 9th in Asia

QATAR national football team panel gets 5,956 ranked 78th in the world with 433 points and the ninth in Asia, in the latest rankings issued yesterday by FIFA. Brazil regained the top spot complaints in the international standings, while Germany dropped to second place. The Brazilian team topped the list Mohammed Osman with 1604 points, Germany came The Peninsula Since its opening in the second place with 1549 points while Argentina maintained third on July 10, the he Compensation with 1399 points, Switzerland Claims Committee Compensation Claims fourth with 1329 points and Poland has received a total of Committee has received fifth with 1319 points. Iran remained 5,956 complaints 5,956 complaints top of the Asian standings in the related to the siege including the loss of world rankings, despite dropping Timposed by the Saudi-led bloc, to the 24th place globally with 893 properties, livestock, since the inauguration of its points. family investments offices by the Prime Minister On the Arab level, Tunisia and Interior Minister H E Sheikh and cases of disunited came second behind Egypt, fol- Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- families whose children A mural of Emir of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, presented lowed by Algeria, ranked 48th in ifa Al Thani on July 10. have been separated as a gift from the Qatari people in recognition of his efforts to mediate a resolution the world, and Saudi Arabia 59th The committee received a from their parents. in the Qatar boycott, erected inside a tower in Kuwait City, yesterday. globally. total of 5,730 files of documented cases from people affected by the siege which started on June 5. properties, livestock, family An official from the Com- investments and cases of disu- mittee said on its fifth week, the nited mixed families whose committee documented 166 children had been separated complaints, including those from their parents. Visa-free entry: More nationalities from Qataris, GCC citizens, Complaints also included expatriates and companies seizure of vehicles and preven- affected by the siege. tion of expatriate workers from Yesterday alone the com- entering to Qatar with their could be added in the future mittee received 19 complaints, deported employers. seven of which were made One of the parents who has through telephone calls, said the children from a Saudi mother Raynald Rivera official. In the last two days the said because of the blockade he The Peninsula Wave of euphoria in Indian state committee said it also received could not see his children or 60 files of documented com- send them money although he hile some people have hailed the A P Muhammed Afsal plaints from Qatar Chamber. is in touch with them by tele- decision of Qatar to grant citizens The Peninsula These complaints were part of phone. Mohammed Al Marri said Wof 80 countries visa-free entry to 800 cases under process. Qatar he filed complaint to the Com- the country, other nationals whose countries QATAR’S decision to allow citizens of 80 nationalities to enter without visa has cre- Chamber is going to hand over pensation Claims Committee in are not included on the list wonder what were ated a wave of euphoria in the southern Indian state of Kerala, whose emigrants forms all the complaints it has received order to find solution to bring his the considerations in coming up with the list. one of the largest linguistic communities working in the country. from the business sector to the children back home although Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Devel- The residents of the south Indian costal state, industrially-stagnant but has been send- committee in groups after final- they are below ten years which opment Officer at Qatar Tourism Authority ing millions of both educated and unskilled workers to the Arabian Gulf for the past half ising and having been studied by makes it difficult for them to be (QTA), said the list was a result of a thorough a century, has shown their immense affection to the Emir and people of Qatar in the wake legal experts and classified in separated from mother he study and that the number of countries eligi- of ongoing Saudi-led blockade which started on June 5. accordance to the type of cases. added. ble for visa waiver could still increase in the → Full report on page 2 Complaints included loss of → Continued on page 2 future. “These nationalities were chosen in a very careful and scientific way considering certain factors such as passport strength and spend- ing capacity. This is an ongoing process and “Nationalities were chosen in a very careful and more nationalities may be added in the future. Our main objective is to open Qatar to more scientific way considering certain factors such as visitors” said Al Ibrahim in response to a query during a press conference on Wednesday. passport strength and spending capacity. This is an The announcement to grant visa-free entry to citizens of 80 countries comes just a ongoing process,” says Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief year after announcing the first steps QTA had taken on facilitating tourist visas with the Tourism Development Officer at Qatar Tourism Authority. cooperation of Qatar Airways and the Minis- try of Interior. “There is no doubt that changes have been moving rapidly, and this comes as the result streamlining access at all ports of entry are in various countries such as France, Ger- of the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strat- key factors in creating a positive first and many, the UK, Singapore, US and Turkey egy review process, which in partnership with lasting impression of Qatar,” he said. and are establishing more offices within the stakeholders and partners from the public Highlighting the efforts of QTA in pro- next quarter,” he said, adding as part of the and private sectors, has explored all of the moting Qatar as a tourist destination, Al strategy, QTA is promoting Qatar not only elements needed to create a smooth and entic- Ibrahim said there are plans to increase the as a family destination but also as preferred ing experience that can attract visitors from number of QTA’s representative offices in destination for business and culture, among Compensation Claims Committee officials receiving around the world. different countries. others. complaints at its office. “Undoubtedly, facilitating and We have commercial representations → Continued on page 2 No contaminated eggs in local markets Underwater version of iconic ‘Tamim Al Majd’ at QU The Peninsula does not import eggs from the coun- subject to regular tests and inspec- examination and enhance assurance try mentioned in the notification. As tion by the central food of the consumers. THE AQUATIC CENTER at Qatar University (QU) Sports he Ministry of Public Health the official statistics have showed laboratories of the Ministry of Pub- The Ministry’s Central Food Activities Department yesterday launched an underwa- yesterday announced that that a total of 1,550,920 kg of eggs lic Health. All the tests carried out Laboratories were classified ter version of the iconic “Tamim Al Majd” (Glorious Tamim) Tlocal markets are free from were imported during the period recently in the laboratories proved among the best 15 laboratories in billboard. The new billboard was established in the swim- eggs produced in one of the Euro- from May to July 2017, from 10 dif- that the eggs in the local markets the world and are internationally ming pool at QU Male Water Sports Complex, in pean countries, which has been ferent countries including six Arab were accord to the accredited accredited in the standard ( ISO collaboration with QU Diving Club, Aspire Academy, Civil notified worldwide of possible con- countries, three European countries standards. 17025: 2005) for analytical labora- Defence, Coast and Borders Security Department, Elite Dive tamination with pesticide residues. and one from East Asia. The Minis- The Ministry of Public Health tories which covers the European Academy, Freediving Association, Hamad Aquatic Centre, The Ministry also said it is closely try has also emphasised that all has taken all precautionary meas- Regulation on pesticide residues Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Poseidon Dive following the news. imported consignments regard- ures to take samples of eggs imported in food products with 372 Center. The Ministry said that Qatar less to their country of origin are from Europen countries for further pesticides. → See page 20 02 HOME FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017

Emir greets Kerala swoons over visa-free regime Ecuador

newcomer and for the ones from President South Indian state traditionally migrant families. with decades-old Best time to come and find a QNA good job without tensions of links to Gulf countries money and time. mir H H Sheikh Tamim celebrates Qatar’s Dr Auswaf Ahsan, a pub- bin Hamad Al Thani decision to let in lisher running Other Books in Esent yesterday a cable Indians without visa. Kozhikode, who came to Doha of congratulations to Presi- last November for Doha Inter- dent of Ecuador, Lenin national Book Fair at DECC said: Moreno, on the anniversary “Next time I can come with of his country’s Independence AP Muhammed Afsal larger entourage, because we Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh The Peninsula had difficulty attending people Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani with enough attention. More also sent a similar cable. atar’s decision to grant people means we can come with visa-free entry to cit- bigger stocks, he laughed. izens of 80 countries, According to the Kerala’s Foreign Minister including India, has economic review published in Qdelighted the people 2016, Gulf expats send home greets Japanese of Kerala that sends the largest more than Rs1 trillion every year number of people to the Gulf quoting data from banks in the counterpart state. state. In other words, their remit- Residents of the south Indian tances form almost a third of QNA coastal state, which has been Kerala’s state domestic product industrially stagnant, have been of about Rs3 trillion. Three mil- oreign Minister H E sending millions of educated and lion— almost 10 per cent – of its Sheikh Mohamed bin unskilled workers to the Gulf for people work for a living outside FAbdulrahman Al Thani the past half century. Keralites Muhammed Vasil (left) and N K Ayoob Rehman, who visited Qatar in March to present a paper of its territory. A man from every held a telephone conversation have shown their deep affection at the Annual International Translation conference at Hamad bin Khalifa University. third household is working in with his Japanese counterpart for Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Gulf Arab countries. Taro Kono. The Foreign Min- Hamad Al Thani and the people memes are called in the world be roughly translated as ‘Whole institutes in Qatar,” Ayoob However, one resident in ister congratulated Taro Kono of Qatar in the wake of a Saudi- of Malayalees. world is our ancestral home’ added. Doha who refused to be quoted on his appointment as Foreign led blockade which started on “My excitement is a bit “Qatar did this despite the Interestingly, the title of the said he fears a rise in house rent. Minister of Japan and wished June 5. dimmed because I can’t bring my pressure of blockade imposed paper he co-authored for the “On the event of parents and rel- him success in carrying out In a state that became fully wife as she is pregnant,” says on it,” said a Doha-based callig- conference was ‘Driving to Inter- atives visiting, some families his new mission. literate two decades ago, and Arun Raj Punnoli who has raphy artist Kareem Graphy pret: A case study of Arab may want to shift to bigger which boasts of relatively robust recently married and who works Kakkove. “It proves that this interpreters,’ on Arabic inter- dwellings. That demand may quality of life indicators like with a leading airline in the small country is big at heart. This preters and drivers in Kochi who create a chaos.” he added. Events lined up health and education — in part region. “This is a godsend for will no doubt endear Keralites guide tourists from Arabic- One Twitter handle, @cpt_ due to remittances from Gulf many of us who can’t afford run- more to Qatar.” speaking countries. The t88 (Captain Tsubasa) responded for International countries — opinion can’t be ning after procedures for “As a research scholar, I feel conference was held on the to The Peninsula report: “For otherwise. prolonged days.” this is a great move,” says NK theme of ‘21st Century Demands: FamilyVisitVisa if Qatar excludes Youth Day Most newspapers have pub- “On a larger level, this will Ayoob Rehman, who visited Translators and Interpreters 1 required document: Residen- lished the story on the front page help people of different cultures Qatar in March this year to towards Human and Social tial tenancy contract, this will QNA and TV networks began scroll- to connect in this increasingly accompany his friend Responsibilities’ by HBKU’S Col- ease visa process & give boost to ing the bites the moment the polarised world. This is at a time Muhammed Vasil as a coauthor lege of Humanities and Social tourism” he Ministry of Culture decision was announced at when rich countries shutting to present a research paper at 8th Sciences. Meanwhile, many residents and Sports’ Qatar Sci- Doha’s Oryx Rotana Hotel on their doors at people of less- Annual international Translation This visa-free system is an from Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tentific Club will Wednesday. privileged countries. Qatar, being conference held in Doha at attractive offer for the commu- Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan organise events under the Scenes from Malayalam a nation of wealth has really set Hamad bin Khalifa University. nity, says Jabbar Chungathara, expressed their dismay at being theme — “Youth Building comedy movies, modified to an example, says AM Najeeb, “This would open great ave- who’s hunting a job after his left out of the ‘bonanza’ while Peace” — on the occasion of reflect the possible mess for president of Thanathu, a cultural nues for researchers and masters in journalism at Hydera- responding to The Peninsula the 2017 International Youth those who work here in the event organisation, quoting Malayalam scholars to attend conferences bad’s prestigious English and report through Facebook, Twit- Day. Activities include discus- of relatives coming in flew thick poet ONV Kurup’s legendary and workshops without the has- Foreign Languages University. ter and comments section on iits sion and workshops to and fast as trolls, as internet ‘lokame tharavadu’ which can sle of securing a visa in top class “It’s a tempting news for a website. encourage, develop and work with youth to enhance their creativity. Global awareness on Muraikhi meets Deputy PM of Bulgaria Drama, thrill and animation for Qatar rises sharply Doha film lovers Continued from page 1 tested security plans and QNA “Qatar Museums, the Min- Hamad International Airport istry of Culture and Sports and has necessary facilities to oha’s movie theatres QTA are working very closely receive big number of visitors will be screening a on promoting Qatar’s cultural from these 80 countries.” Dnumber of interna- offerings such as museums and To further enhance visitor tional releases in action, souqs to increase awareness experience at the airport and thriller, drama and animation about the destination,” he said. ensure seamless and ease of genres featuring global stars. Efforts to promote Qatar entry of tourists to the country, “Kidnap,” featuring Halle as a leading tourist destination there are plans to introduce Berry, is about a mother who has been going on through electronic cards to tourists from stops at nothing to recover QTA’s various initiatives the 80 countries when they her kidnapped son. The internationally. enter Qatar subsequently. movie is directed by Luis Pri- “This might not be seen “We are studying a plan to eto. Drama and horror lovers locally, but at an international allow tourists from these 80 can look forward to “47 level we are almost on every countries to use the e-gates. Meters Down” starring Mandy lifestyle or travel magazine. The Once they get security clear- Moore and Claire Holt. awareness on Qatar is increas- ance when they enter for the It is about two sisters ing day after day and the first time, they will be able to vacationing in Mexico who numbers are reflecting that. The subscribe for an electronic card are trapped in a shark cage at growth was double digit in May which they can use for subse- the bottom of the ocean. With and towards June there was quent entries. Even though they Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met the Deputy Prime less than an hour of oxygen positive growth,” he added. are not a citizen or resident of Minister for Judicial Reform and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Ekaterina Zaharieva, left and great white sharks Asked on the airport’s Qatar but they are from these in Sofia. They discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them. circling nearby, they must readiness on the expected 80 countries and have gone fight to survive. influx of tourists, Lt Col through the security process, Muhammad Rashid Al Mazroui, they will be able to enter Director of the Airport Pass- through the e-gates without ports Department, said, “We going through the immigra- are ready to implement this in tion,” explained Qatar Airways Compensation Committee taps legal firms coordination with Qatar Air- Group Chief Executive Akbar ways. We have very good and Al Baker. Continued on page 4 to witness steps to take legal Meanwhile, the Compensa- measures against the siege tion Claims Committee while countries in local and interna- preparing files to pursue com- tional courts through Customer service training pensation for the damages international organizations in caused to individuals or compa- order to compensate people for The Peninsula the course which continued for nies, has also started contacting damages caused by the siege. five days accumulating a total some legal firms to provide legal The committee said the deci- he Ministry of Municipal- of 20 training hours. services. sion to pursue compensation for ity and Environment, According to evaluation at In this regard the committee damages will not be tied to the Trepresented by the Center the end of the course, eight of recently held a meeting with a political path of the crisis for Environmental and Munic- the participants were graded British legal firm but the com- emphasizing separation from the ipal Studies, recently concluded excellent, six obtained very mittee’s source said this was not legal aspect in line with what a training course under the good and one good rating. the first firm they have contacted was started earlier by top legal theme “Excellence on Customer Dr Mohammed Saif Al as many legal firms are show- official. Service.” A total of 15 employ- Kuwari, Director of Center for ing interests to offer their Qatar’s attorney general, Ali Officials at the Compensation Claims Committee premises. ees from Customer Service Environmental and Municipal services including Arab and bin Fetais al-Marri, said, “The continuity, unlike politics, which the state of negotiations between Departments in different Studies at the Ministry hon- renowned international firms. difference between politics and could be stopped by certain con- Qatar and the blockading coun- municipalities participated in oured the participants. The coming period is going law is that in law there is ditions. He was commenting on tries through mediators. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 03

More than half Israel ‘building’ a million children need underground help in Libya

UNITED Nations children wall around Gaza agency Unicef warned that more than half a million chil- Jerusalem dren in Libya need help and AFP called on warring parties to The project will stretch end the violence and nego- srael is pushing ahead with some 64km. It is tiate a political solution to a project to build a giant expected to be some the crisis. underground wall around Libya has spiralled into the Gaza Strip to block tun- six metres high and turmoil after a civil war nels that could be used for 40 metres deep, and ousted longtime leader Mua- Iattacks, the army said cost around $834m. mmar Gaddafi in 2011. Rival yesterday. It will also include an brigades of former rebels The project comes after the backed by competing politi- People check the remains of the house of a Palestinian after it was demolished by Israeli government faced heavy criticism offshore barrier cal factions have turned over Hamas’s use of tunnels in the troops in the West Bank village of Deir Abu Mashal, yesterday. Occupation forces demolished against each other in a fight 2014 Gaza war, with a state 36 homes of Palestinians who allegedly attacked and killed Israelis since October 2015. for control. A UN-backed inquiry earlier this year accusing Palestinian enclave run by government in Tripoli is try- Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- Hamas. ing to extend its influence, yahu and army top brass of “The fact that the work will Palestinians decry annulment though it is facing resistance having been unprepared for the be located in our sovereign terri- from armed rivals. threat. “In the coming months, we tory rules out any justification for Unicef Regional Director are going to accelerate the con- attacks against those working Geert Cappelaere said that struction of the barrier,” Major there,” Galant told army radio. of Jerusalem residence permits 550,000 children need assist- General Eyal Zamir told A military official made sim- ance due the political journalists. ilar comments on condition of instability, on-going conflict, “We hope that construction anonymity, saying “the barrier’s Gaza City Judaization campaign in the city, 100,000 Palestinians from the displacement, and economic will be complete in two years.” purpose is defensive only.” Anatolia while carrying out settlement city,” the ministry said. collapse. “The wellbeing of Army radio reported that the The army also distributed projects [in the occupied West Human Rights Watch (HRW) girls and boys in Libya should wall, comprising concrete planks photographs of what it said were aza’s Ministry of Awqaf Bank] and adopting brutal secu- said earlier this week that Israel be a priority for authorities, and sensors, will stretch some 64 two civilian buildings in the north (religious endowments) rity measures against was pushing Jerusalem’s Pales- civil society and the interna- km. of the Gaza Strip with tunnel Ghas condemned Israel’s Palestinians there,” the state- tinian residents to leave their tional community” It is expected to be some six entrances within. decision to annul residence per- ment read. homes via a systematic transfer Cappelaere said in a state- metres high and 40 metres deep, Zamir said that “Hamas is dig- mits for thousands of It went on to note that, last policy — in violation of interna- ment after visiting the and cost around 3bn shekels ging tunnels under civilian homes Jerusalem’s Palestinian resi- month alone, Israeli forces had tional law. country. ($834m). It will also include an in the Gaza Strip and will be held dents. “Israel has abruptly demolished dozens of Palestin- Palestinians have long Unicef said nearly offshore barrier intended to stop responsible if we are forced to cancelled residence permits for ian structures in and around accused Israel of waging an 200,000 children in Libya sea-based commando attacks. attack targets,” he said. 14,595 Palestinians in Jerusa- Jerusalem. aggressive campaign to need safe drinking water, Construction Minister Yoav “Residents must understand lem,” the ministry said in a “The Israeli authorities are “Judaize” the city with the aim while 315,000 need educa- Galant, also a former military that we consider those buildings statement released late pursuing a massive settlement of effacing its historical Arab and tional support with more than commander, said the wall will be as legitimate targets and that Wednesday. project with a view to bringing Islamic identity and ultimately 550 schools in the country built in Israeli territory parallel to those who live there are putting “The Israeli authorities con- some 150,000 Jewish settlers driving out its Palestinian either destroyed, damaged or the border fence sealing off the their lives in danger.” tinue to escalate their into Jerusalem while driving inhabitants. used as shelters. At least 56 dead as smugglers throw 300 migrants in sea off Yemen

Shabwa country continues to draw migrants missing, IOM reported. IOM teams, immediately returned to Somalia on cholera outbreak that has killed almost AFP from the Horn of Africa seeking work working with the International Com- Wednesday to pick up more migrants 2,000 people and the looming threat of in prosperous Gulf countries further mittee of the Red Cross, found the bodies headed to Yemen on the same route. famine. The IOM estimates some 55,000 t least 56 people have drowned north. At least six people drowned yes- of 29 migrants in shallow graves along He described the forced drownings migrants have however left the Horn of over the past 24 hours, and doz- terday after human smugglers forced the coast of Shabwa, currently under as “shocking and inhumane”. Africa for Yemen since the start of 2017, Aens remain missing, after human 180 Ethiopians off their boat and into the control of Yemeni troops backed by “The suffering of migrants on this more than half of them under the age traffickers forced 300 African migrants the choppy waters of the Arabian Sea, the United States. They had been bur- migration route is enormous. Too many of 18. The journey is particularly dan- off two Yemen-bound boats and into an IOM spokesperson said. ied by survivors. young people pay smugglers with the gerous at this time of year due to high the sea. Thirteen people remained unac- “The smugglers deliberately pushed false hope of a better future,” he said. winds in the Indian Ocean. Survivors — all Ethiopian and Somali counted for, the spokesperson said. The the migrants into the waters since they Long the Arab world’s most impov- Despite the war, smugglers — who migrants — managed to make their way majority of the migrants appeared to be feared that they would be arrested by erished country, Yemen has all but are highly active in the Red Sea and the to Shabwa, a southern province along teenagers and young adults. the authorities once they reach the collapsed in what the United Nations Gulf of Aden — have continued to offer Yemen’s Arabian Sea coastline, the On Wednesday, traffickers also shore”, an IOM emergency officer in has called the “largest humanitarian cri- passage through Yemen. In March, a hel- International Organization for Migra- forced more than 120 Somali and Ethi- Aden, where the Yemeni government is sis in the world”. icopter opened fire on the vessel tion said. The war in Yemen has left over opian migrants into the rough seas off based, said. Years of fighting between the Saudi- carrying over 140 Somali passengers in 8,300 people dead and displaced mil- Yemen to avoid arrest by local author- Laurent de Boeck, IOM’s Yemen mis- backed government and Shia Houthi the Red Sea off the Yemen coast, killing lions since 2015, but the impoverished ities, leaving at least 50 dead and 22 sion head, said the boat’s crew rebels have been compounded by a 42 civilians and wounding another 34. Kenya opposition Fighting on as militants trapped in Raqqa centre

demands Odinga be Raqqa ‘declared president’ Reuters Army gains S-backed forces now have Islamic State fighters sur- ground on Nairobi Urounded in central Raqqa, a Jordan border AFP Syrian Kurdish commander said, but he predicted that driving the militants enya’s main opposition coalition demanded out could take up to four months. AMMAN: The Syrian army yesterday that its candidate Raila Odinga “We’ve cleared about half of Old and its allies seized control Kbe declared president, claiming it had evi- Raqqa ... and we’re advancing on all of at least 30km of Syria’s dence he had won an election that has already led axes,” said Haval Gabar, the 25-year- border with Jordan from to angry protests over fraud claims. old commander from the Kurdish YPG rebels in an attack yester- The latest allegations by the National Super militia who is directing the assault on day, two rebel groups and a Alliance (NASA) are likely to further ratchet up the Old City front in Islamic State’s Syrian military source said. tensions in the country where a disputed 2007 Syrian stronghold. Units of the Syrian A military media unit poll left 1,100 dead. While President Uhuru Ken- Democratic Forces, an alliance dom- run by Hezbollah, a close yatta has an unassailable lead in near-complete inated by the YPG, fully linked up in ally of the Syrian govern- provisional results, Odinga insists these are a Raqqa’s southern districts on Tues- ment, said yesterday that “sham”, produced by a massive hacking attack on day, encircling the militants in the city the army and its allies had the electronic vote tallying system. centre which includes the Old City, Smoke billows following a reported air strike by Syrian government gained control over all Foreign observer missions from the European “The day before yesterday there forces in the rebel-held parts of the Jobar district, on the eastern checkpoints and border Union, African Union, Commonwealth and the was still a small gap,” Gabar said on outskirts of Damascus. posts on the border in Swe- Carter Center urged party leaders to be patient Wednesday. “Yesterday it was closed. ida, one of four Syrian and refrain from inflaming tensions, expressing We are now pressing towards Man- fighting since June to clear Islamic leave, prolonging the effort to flush provinces that border confidence in the election commission (IEBC). sour and Rashid districts.” State from Raqqa city, its de facto Syr- the militants out. Jordan. Shortly after they spoke however, one of From his command post, a former ian capital. A separate campaign drove Initial predictions by the YPG that Rebel groups, some of NASA’s leaders Musalia Mudavadi gave a televised Syrian government police headquar- the group from its Iraqi stronghold of the Raqqa battle would be over in a them backed by Western press conference unveiling new claims from “con- ters overlooking the Old City walls, Mosul last month. However, the multi- matter of weeks were wrong. and Arab states, still con- fidential sources” within the IEBC saying their Gabar hunched over maps and radi- phased Raqqa offensive began already “It could take another three to four trol much of Syria’s servers showed Odinga was the true winner. oed orders to YPG units 400 metres in November, capturing surrounding months to finish Raqqa,” Gabar said. southwestern frontier with Mudavadi said he would provide data and ahead in the densely-built city cen- towns and villages, encircling the city The SDF was advancing steadily, but Jordan and Israel. screenshots showing that on the IEBC servers, tre. As he spoke, the sound of machine and cutting off Islamic State from the he added: “They’ve laid many mines, Sweida province was Odinga had 8.04 million votes, leading Kenyatta gun fire barked over his walkie-talkie north, east and west. that’s one of the biggest difficulties. not included in a US-Rus- on 7.75 million. The IEBC public website, which is while air strikes staged by the US-led But the advances are proceeding As for car bombs, they don’t use them sian brokered ceasefire that publishing results as they stream in electronically coalition slammed into targets nearby. cautiously, officials say, as Islamic every day, but if our forces are took effect in nearby areas from polling stations, shows Kenyatta with 8.1 mil- The SDF, backed by the air strikes State uses snipers, car bombs and advancing down a street, then they of the southwest in July. lion votes, ahead of Odinga with 6.7 million. and coalition special forces, have been booby traps, and forbids civilians to deploy them.” 04 ISLAM FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 Women’s right to freedom of expression

Dr Yusuf Al Qaradawi Finding excuses any Muslims have adopted the to silence women Judeo-Christian is just one of the ethic which views women as the injustices certain Msource of human tragedy scholars and imams because of her alleged biblical role as the temptress who attempt to seduced Adam into disobedi- inflict upon women. ence to his Lord. By tempting her husband to eat the forbid- den fruit, she not only defied Allah, but caused humankind’s consulted his wife, Um Salama expulsion from Paradise, thus on one of the most important instigating all temporal human issues to the Muslim commu- suffering. Those misogynists nity. Such references to the who support this Biblical myth, Prophet’s (PBUH) positive atti- dredge from the archives of tudes towards women disprove psuedo-Islamic literature such the one hadith falsely attributed as false and weak hadiths. to Ali bin Abi Talib: “The woman This Old Testament myth is is all evil, and the greatest evil a widely circulated belief in the about her is that man cannot do Islamic community despite the without her.” fact that Allah in the Quran The promotion of such neg- stresses that it was Adam who ativity against women has led was solely responsible for his many “scholars” and “imams” mistake. In 20:115 it is stated: to make the unsubstantiated “We had already, before- ruling about female speech. hand, taken the convenant of They claim that women should Adam, but he forgot; and we lower their voice to whispers found on his part no firm or even silence except when she resolve.” Verse 20:121-122 con- speaks to her husband, her tinues: “In result, they both ate guardian or other females. The of the tree...thus did Adam dis- female act of communication obey His Lord, and fell into has become to some a source of error. But his Lord chose for temptation and allurement to him (From His Grace): He turned the male. to him, and gave him The Quran, however, spe- mentioned in the Quran in What is prohibited then is Allah says in the Quran that two before you so you compete for guidance.” cifically mentions that those 28:23. alluring speech which entices of the most appreciated bless- it as they have competed for it, Therefore, there is nothing seeking information from the Furthermore, the Quran those whose diseased hearts ings of life, wealth and children, so it destroys you as it has in Islamic doctrine or in the Prophet’s ( PBUH) wives were narrates the coversation may be moved with desire and are trials. destroyed them.” (Agreed upon) Quran which holds women to address them from behind a between Sulayman and the that is not to say that all conver- Allah says: “And know ye This hadith does not mean that responsible for Adam’s expul- screen (33:53). Queen of Sheba as well as sation with women is prohibited that your posessions and your the Prophet (PBUH) encouraged sion from paradise or the Since questions require an between her and her subjects. for Allah completes the verse: progeny are but a trial.” (Anfal poverty. Poverty is a curse from consequent misery of answer, the Mothers of the All of these examples sup- “...but speak ye a speech that is 28) A woman, despite the bless- which the Prophet (PBUH) humankind. Believers offered fatwas to those port the fatwa that women are just.” (33:32) ings she bestows on her sought refuge from Allah. He However, misogyny who asked and narrated hadiths allowed to voice their opinion Finding excuses to silence relations, can also be a trial for did not mean for his Ummah to abounds in the pronouncements to whomever wished to trans- publicly for whatever has been women is just one of the injus- she may distract a man from his be bereft of wealth and abun- of many Islamic “scholars” and mit them. Furthermore, women prescribed to those before us is tices certain scholars and imams duty toward Allah. Thus, Allah dance for he said: “The best of “imams.” The result of such were accustomed to question prescribed to us, unless it was attempt to inflict upon women. creates awareness how bless- the good wealth is for the pious misinterpretation of hadiths and the Prophet (PBUH) while men unanimously rejected by Islamic They point to such hadiths as ings can be misguided so that person.” (narrated by ahmed spreading negativity is that were present. Neither were they doctrine. narrated by Bukhari about the they become curses. Men can and Al-Hakam) Women are also entire societies have mistreated embarassed to have their voices Thus, the only prohibition is Prophet (PBUH) which says: “I use their spouses as an excuse a gift for the pious person for their female members despite heard nor did the Prophet the female talking softly and have not left a greater harm to for not performing jihad or for the Quran mentions the Mus- the fact that Islam has honoured (PBUH) prevent their flirting in a manner meant to men than women.” They eschewing sacrafice for the lim men and women (the and empowered the woman in inquiries. excite and tempt the male. This assume that the harm implies compiling of wealth. Allah in Muslimat), the believing men all spheres of life. The woman Even in the case of Omar is expressed in the Quran as that women are an evil curse to the Quran warns: “Truly among (Mumins) and women Muminat in Islamic law is equal to her when he was challenged by a complacent speech which Allah be endured just as one must your wives and children are as aids and comforts for each male counterpart. She is as lia- woman during his khutba on the mentions in 33:32: endure poverty, famine, dis- enemies for you.” (64:14) other here and in the hereafter. ble for her actions as a male is minbar, he did not deny her. “O consorts of the Prophet! ease, death and fear. These The warning is the same as The Prophet (PBUH) did not liable. Her testimony is Rather, he admitted that she was Ye are not like any of the other “scholars” ignore the fact that for the blessings of abundant condemn the blessings Allah demanded and valid in court. right and he was wrong and women: If ye do fear Allah, be man is tried more by his bless- welath and offspring (63:9). provided for his Ummah. Rather Her opinions are sought and said: “Everybody is more not too complaisance of speech, ings than by his tragedies. And In addition, the sahih hadith the Prophet (PBUH) wished to acted upon. Contrary to the knowledgeable than Omar.” lest one in whose heart is a dis- Allah says: says: “By Allah I don’t fear for guide the Muslims and his pseudo hadith: “Consult women Another Quranic example of ease should be moved with “And We test you by evil and you poverty, but I fear that the Ummah away from the slippery and do the opposite,” the a woman speaking publicly is desire: but speak ye a speech by good way of trial.” (21:35). world would be abundant for slope whose bottomless pit is a Prophet (peace be upon him) that the daughter of the Shaykh that is just.” To support this argument you as it has been for those mire of callousness and desire. Authenticity of the Glorious Quran

any people mistakenly revolutionising the entire Ara- Indeed, the science of Arabic expansion of the universe: “And wisdom and healing for all of believe that the Quran bian Peninsula. grammar was developed after Professor Keith it is We who have built the uni- humanity, God designed its mes- Mwas authored by Prophet Through it all, God kept on the revelation of the Quran, using verse with (Our creative) power; sage to transcend the bounds of Muhammad (peace be upon revealing the Quran to him the Quran as a basis for devising Moore, a prominent and verily, it is We who are time. him). In fact, the Quran is the piecemeal. Occasionally, the rev- its rules. There are many mira- scientist of anatomy steadily expanding it” (51:47). It The Quran’s divine message preserved speech of God. At the elations stopped temporarily, cles in the Quran which and embryology at was not until 1925, when Edwin applies to all aspects of life and same time, one might ask, which reminding him and others that themselves attest to the fact that Hubble provided evidence of rises above the superficial dif- proofs indicate that the Quran is he had no control over them. this truly is a divine scripture. the University of receding galaxies, that the ferences among humans. Its the Word of God and not the Once, when two envoys posed Toronto, Canada, has expanding universe came to be teachings guide the spiritual, writings of Prophet Muhammad some questions to him, he Quran’s Miracles stated: “It has been accepted as a scientific fact. social and intellectual needs of (PBUH). replied, “Tomorrow I will tell The Quran mentions phe- a great pleasure for Professor Alfred Kroner, a humanity. It encourages us to In the Quran, God addresses you.” He expected God will nomena that were unknown at world-famous geologist, remember God often, to humble Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), inspire the answers in him the time. In fact, many were only me to help clarify explained: “Thinking about many ourselves before Him, to fulfill “You never recited any Scripture through revelation and he waited recently discovered by modern statements in the of these questions and thinking our promises, to work together before We revealed this one to for Angel Gabriel. However, rev- science. Quran about human where Muhammad (PBUH) came as a community and to remain you; you never wrote one down elation did not come during the For example, God describes development. It is from, he was after all a Bedouin, I patient and perseverant in times with your hand” (29:48). In other next few weeks even as Makkans the stages of human develop- think it is almost impossible that of hardship. Quranic stories words, Prophet Muhammad taunted him. ment in the womb: clear to me that these he could have known about things teach us the importance of plac- (PBUH), who was known to be Finally, God sent him the We created man from an statements must have like the common origin of the uni- ing our trust in God, speaking the illiterate, neither read any pre- response while admonishing essence of clay, then We placed come to Muhammad verse, because scientists have only truth in the face of injustice and vious scriptures nor wrote the him, “Do not say of anything, ‘I him as a drop of fluid in a safe (PBUH) from God … found out within the last few years dealing with fellow humans with Quran. will do that tomorrow,’ without place, then We made that drop with very complicated and mercy. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) adding, ‘God willing’” (Quran, into a clinging form, and We because almost all of advanced technological methods In a world starved of love was greatly regarded in his soci- 18:23-24). made that form into a lump of this knowledge was that this is the case.” and compassion, the Quran’s ety for his superior character and The Quran was revealed at a flesh, and We made that lump not discovered until universal message provides the exceptional manners, earning time when the Arabs excelled in into bones, and We clothed those many centuries later.” Quran’s Universality solution to the collective him the title of the ‘Truthful One.’ oral poetry. However, despite his bones with flesh, and later We “This is the Scripture in despair of the human condition. Even after his prophethood, the intelligence, Prophet made him into other forms –– which there is no doubt, contain- We invite you to open it and elite of Makkah were ready to Muhammad(PBUH) was not glory be to God, the best of ing guidance for those who are receive the great benefit this make him their leader, so long skilled in composing poetry. Yet, creators! (Quran, 23:12-14) human development. It is clear mindful of God, who believe in book has to offer. This is a as he allowed them to continue when the Quranic verses were Professor Keith Moore, a to me that these statements must the unseen…” (Quran, 2:2-3). blessed Book which We sent their pagan lifestyles. Yet, he was recited, they stunned even the prominent scientist of anatomy have come to Muhammad The Quranic message is rel- down to you [Muhammad], for willing to forego all worldly glory most acclaimed poets in the soci- and embryology at the Univer- (PBUH) from God … because evant to every nation and era people to ponder over its mes- in order to fulfill his mission. As ety. Deeply moved by the sity of Toronto, Canada, has almost all of this knowledge was – another proof that the Quran sage, and for those with a result, he suffered patiently rhythmic tone, literary merit and stated, “It has been a great pleas- not discovered until many cen- is truly the Word of God. Intend- understanding to be reminded. through persecution and exile penetrating wisdom of the ure for me to help clarify turies later.” ing for this Book to remain a (Quran, 38:29) before ultimately succeeding in Quran, many converted to Islam. statements in the Quran about The Quran also describes the source of guidance, inspiration, www.whyislam.org FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 ASIA 05 Allow opposition Army expo to criticise: Ansari

New Delhi Ansari recalled that when 10 IANS Praise by PM years back he was welcomed in Modi to Ansari: Your the House, an eminent leader -- uoting India’s first diplomatic insights whom he did not identity Vice President S Rad- -- advised that no matter what were invaluable, hakrishnan, outgoing the ruckus in the House, the Rajya Sabha Chair- especially when I Chair should never let his smile Qman Hamid Ansari discussed with you go off his face -- “as a smile can yesterday warned that a democ- before and after my conquer them all”. racy was likely to degenerate bilateral visits. I “I confess I had no difficulty into tyranny if the opposition appreciate your in benefitting from this emi- was not allowed to “criticise insights. I am grateful nently sensible counsel.” fairly, freely and frankly”. to you and your talent He said the Chair was like In his farewell remarks as in leading the way for an umpire in cricket or a refe- he demitted office as Vice Pres- the nation. ree in a hockey match ident, Ansari said that the Upper “witnessing the play and the House was a creation of the players, but without becoming Army personnel explain the use of a T-72 M tank to school girls during an Indian Army Constitution whose founding “But, at the same time, a player. Its only source of ref- exhibition at Panther Stadium, in Amritsar, yesterday. fathers wished it to portray minorities also have their erence is the book of rules”. India’s diversity and to be a cal- responsibilities. Well, they have Prime Minister Narendra ibrated restraint on hasty every right to criticise, their right Modi praised the diplomatic legislation. to criticise should not degener- insights of Ansari as Rajya Sabha The Rajya Sabha, he under- ate into wilful hampering and members lavishly lauded him lined, should not be “a stumbling obstruction of the work of Par- and bid an emotional farewell Sushma Swaraj arrives in Kathmandu block in the way of action” and liament. All groups, therefore, to the outgoing Chairman. “is in fact an indispensable pre- have their right and have their “You have been a career dip- Kathmandu to India beginning August 23. Officials said Sushma Swaraj liminary to wise action”. responsibilities.” lomat, what it means I got to IANS Besides taking part in the will also take stock of latest Ansari then quoted Rad- Ansari said: “Deviation from know when I became the Prime Bay of Bengal Initiative for political developments in Nepal. hakrishnan as saying: “A the golden rule contributes nei- Minister. Observing you I saw ndian External Affairs Min- Multi-Sectoral Technical and Deuba will inaugurate the democracy is distinguished by ther to diligent policymaking mannerisms of a career diplo- ister Sushma Swaraj arrived Economic Cooperation (BIM- ministerial meeting on Thurs- the protection it gives to minor- nor to our claim to be a mature mat. Your diplomatic insights Iin Kathmandu yesterday on STEC) meeting, Sushma Swaraj day evening which will be ities. A democracy is likely to democracy based on rule of were invaluable, especially when a two-day visit to participate in will meet Deuba, President Bid- attended by the Foreign Minis- degenerate into tyranny if it law.” I discussed with you before and the 15th BIMSTEC ministerial hya Devi Bhandari, opposition ters of Nepal, India, Bangladesh does not allow the opposition The former diplomat said he after my bilateral visits. I appre- meeting. leader K.P. Oli, Maoist leader and Bhutan. Deputy Foreign groups to criticise fairly, freely fervently hoped that all sections ciate your insights. I am grateful The visit comes ahead of Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prach- Ministers of Myanmar and Thai- and frankly the policies of the of the House would seek to to you and your talent in leading Nepali Prime Minister Sher anda” and Madhes-based land will also be participating in government. achieve this laudable objective. the way for the nation.” Bahadur Deuba’s proposed visit leaders. the event.

Malayalam actor seeks bail Top judge urged to for third time scrap Muslim civil law

Kochi New Delhi Muslim Mahila Andolan IANS Reuters (BMMA), or the India Muslim Women’s Movement. MALAYALAM superstar ndia’s top judge was urged “Absence of any legal Dileep yesterday moved the yesterday to scrap a civil protection leaves Muslim Kerala High Court seeking bail Ilaw that permits Muslim women vulnerable to this for a third time, a month after men to divorce their wives by practice of arbitrary and he was arrested for involve- simply stating their intention unjust divorce. She is ren- ment in the alleged abduction three times, a practice that dered homeless and destitute and molestation of a popu- has even left some wives in an instant. She is left with- lar actress. dumped by text. out any support for herself The court will hear the The Chief Justice of India and her children.” bail plea today. A trial court (CJI) is expected to decide on Triple talaq - where a first denied him bail. Later, a petition filed by victims and man says ‘I divorce you’ three the High Court also rejected activists who want the so- times - is banned in most his bail plea. called triple talaq law to be Muslim countries. Yesterday, Dileep’s new abolished. Not only is it It is permitted in India, Candidates appear for the last official typing exam conducted by the state government, in Mumbai. counsel Raman Pillai said it unconstitutional, they say, it however, as the constitution was most unfortunate that the is misused for instant allows most religions, includ- police had based their entire divorces. ing Muslims - the biggest probe on the statement of the Typewriting tests phased out in India In a letter to CJI Jagdish religious minority group - to prime accused, Pulsar Suni, Singh Khehar, activists said regulate matters such as mar- who he claimed had no con- Mumbai India pushes ahead with a drive tion every year. thousands of Indian Muslim riage, divorce and inheritance nection with the actor. AFP to digitise the economy. These certificates are a ticket women were eager for a through their own civil code. Pillai said the evidence “It is absolutely the end of out of unemployment and village judgment which would end A supreme court bench, against Dileep was “cooked he unmistakable chatter an era as typewriters bite the life for many poor youngsters, a practice where men can made up of five multi-faith up” and a powerful lobby in of typewriters outside dust due to technological inno- who pursue typing as a way to divorce their wives without judges, in May reserved judg- the Malayalam film industry Tcourthouses and govern- vation,” Ashok Abhyankar, who land coveted jobs as government warning - sometimes even ment on whether to abolish had framed the actor. ment offices will soon fall silent runs a shorthand and typewrit- clerks and stenographers. via Skype, WhatsApp and text the law, and the matter now On Tuesday, Dileep’s in India’s financial capital Mum- ing institute in Mumbai, said. But these skills are becom- message. lies in the hands of the CJI. judicial remand was extended bai as stenography colleges hold Abhyankar, whose institute ing increasingly redundant amid “Triple talaq happens The All India Muslim Per- till August 22. He is lodged in their final manual exams today. has been teaching stenography “Digital India”, a government- despite there being no sonal Law Board opposes any the Aluva sub-jail after being The roughly 3,500 institutes skills for more than 80 years, run initiative to modernise and Quranic sanction for it,” said ban on triple talaq and argues arrested on July 10 over evi- teaching the antiquated ways of estimates roughly 700,000 stu- harness technology to roll out the letter, which was signed this is a religious matter and dence that showed him as the the typewriter across Maharas- dents across the state sit for e-services across the subconti- by members of the Bharatiya not for the courts. key conspirator in the crime. tra state will be phased out as official manual typing certifica- nent of 1.3 billion. Navigation satellite to be Google improves mobile ‘Search’ app New Delhi from popular sites from across launched by month end IANS the web like BookMyShow.com, The update, available in English, would AllEvents.in, EventsHigh.com, Bengaluru n a bid to further improve the provide users easy access to information like and 10times.com,” Google said. IANS search experience for its cricket scores and statistics, weather, nearby So if you’re a food lover, typ- Iusers in India, Google yester- restaurants, ATMs, grocery stores and more, ing a quick search like, “food ndia will launch its eighth navigation satellite this month-end day introduced latest update to festivals in Delhi,” will get you a as a spare or back-up for its constellation in the geo-orbit, a its ‘Search’ app. Google said in a statement. listing of the best options in an Itop space agency official said yesterday. The update, available in Eng- easy-to-review format. “We are preparing to launch the eighth Indian Regional Nav- lish, would provide users easy As part of this updated igation Satellite System (IRNSS-1H) at the end of this month as a access to information like cricket screen, users can find dozens of Goggle last month rolled out search experience for events, standby for the Navigation Indian Constellation (NavIC), which is scores and statistics, weather, other useful shortcuts by tapping a latest update in its Search each listing contains key details operational for services,” ISRO Satellite Centre Director M. Anna- nearby restaurants, ATMs, gro- the little arrow to the right of the engine which will help the in the event title including date, durai said. cery stores and more, Google shortcuts like nearby gas sta- Indian users discover, promote time, location, and even price The 1.4-tonne satellite will be launched from the state-run said in a statement. tions, pharmacies, convenience and attend their favourite events. where available. Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) spaceport at Sriha- The tappable shortcuts on stores, vacation destinations and “Starting today [July 21] in Google has also released rikota off the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh, about 80km the Google app for Android will booking flight tickets. India, doing a search for many developer guidelines to help northeast of Chennai. appear immediately beneath the The update also provides types of events on the Google developers format their event “The satellite is ready to move from our centre to Sriharikota on search bar. quick access to games like ‘Tic- mobile search app and mobile listings so users can more easily August 12 on a special vehicle for integration with the rocket at the Besides the four most often tac-toe’, ‘Roll a dice’, ‘Solitaire’ web will bring up a concise sum- find them when looking for space centre,” said Annadurai on the margins of a technology event. used shortcuts on the home and ‘Fidget spinner’. mary of events and activities activities and events on Google. 06 ASIA FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 North Korea details Guam missile plan

Seoul The distinctively precise AFP Under threat statement said the four missiles The distinctively would be launched simultane- uclear-armed North precise statement ously and overfly the Japanese Korea announced a said the four missiles prefectures of Shimane, Hiro- detailed plan yes- shima and Kochi. would be launched terday to send a They would have a flight simultaneously and salvo of four mis- time of 17 minutes 45 seconds, Nsiles over Japan and towards the overfly the Japanese travel 3,356.7km and come US territory of Guam, raising the prefectures of down 30 to 40km away from stakes in a stand-off with Pres- Shimane, Hiroshima Guam, it said—which would put ident Donald Trump and and Kochi. the impact points just outside US mocking him as “bereft of territorial waters. reason”. The European Union Japan, which has in the past The scheme to target the warned it would shoot down announced yesterday island, a key US military strong- any North Korean missiles that that it was expanding hold, was intended to “signal a threaten its territory, responded Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) and Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha crucial warning” as “only abso- its North Korean that it could “never tolerate” lute force” would have an effect sanctions blacklist, provocations from the reclusive attend a meeting at Government House, in Bangkok, yesterday. on the US leader, the North said. adding nine state. The western Pacific island The declaration came after individuals and four of Guam is home to US strate- Trump boasted on Twitter that entities. gic assets including long-range Cybersecurity tops Lavrov-Thai FM talks America’s nuclear arsenal was bombers and military jets and “far stronger and more power- submarines, which are regularly Bangkok Korea’s push to advance its In his delivered remarks, he ful than ever before”. ballistic missile programmes. deployed for shows of force in AP nuclear weapons and missile said he raised the issue of cyber- Last month the North car- Trump’s “fire and fury” and near the Korean peninsula, programmes. security and was informed that ried out two successful tests of remarks were “a load of non- to Pyongyang’s fury. ussia’s foreign minister Lavrov said after discussion Thailand is stepping up efforts an intercontinental ballistic mis- sense”, said General Kim Two supersonic US bomb- held talks holds with with Thai Foreign Minister Don on that front. sile, bringing much of the US Rak-Gyom, the commander of ers took off from the island on RThailand’s top officials on Pramudwinai that they agreed “Our friend has informed me mainland within its range. the North’s missile forces, a fly-over mission to Korea early counterterrorism, cybersecurity the United Nations should be the that according to the initiative The region was facing “a according to Pyongyang’s offi- this week. and North Korea. vehicle for a peaceful resolution of the prime minister, they want mini Cuban Missile Crisis”, John cial Korean Central News Professor Yang Moo-Jin of The visit by Sergey Lavrov of tensions over North Korea, to open here in Thailand a Delury, professor at Seoul’s Yon- Agency. Seoul’s University of North came just two days after US Sec- which has been trading threats center for cybersecurity under sei University, said. “Sound dialogue is not pos- Korean Studies said the level of retary of State Rex Tillerson of war with the United States. the aegis of Asean,” Lavrov said. The European Union sible with such a guy bereft of detail in Pyongyang’s declara- traveled to Bangkok. Lavrov did not directly com- He later paid a courtesy call announced yesterday that it was reason,” he added. tion was unusual. “The North Both officials took part in ment on Pyongyang’s threat to on Prime Minister Prayuth expanding its North Korean The military would com- appears to be saying what it is meetings in the Philippines with launch a salvo of ballistic mis- Chan-ocha, head of Thailand’s sanctions blacklist, adding nine plete the Guam plan by going to do is within interna- counterparts from the 10-mem- siles toward the US Pacific military government, and was individuals and four entities, mid-August and submit it to Kim tional laws. Therefore, it cannot ber Association of Southeast territory of Guam during a press scheduled to sign a condolence after repeated violation of UN Jong-Un for consideration, he be ruled out that the North may Asian Nations — or Asean — that briefing where no questions book for Thailand’s late King resolutions on its nuclear and said. translate this plan into reality.” focused heavily on North were taken. Bhumibol Adulyadej. China may offer defence deal to Malaysia Kuala Lumpur unidentified source. United States and self-ruled Tai- hearing it,” Malaysia’s Treasury Reuters Up to 12 units of the AR3 wan, which China claims as a Secretary, General Mohammad multiple-launch artillery rocket renegade province. Irwan Serigar Abdullah, said hina will offer Malaysia system (MLRS) would be offered Singapore’s Straits Times when asked by Reuters about the advanced rocket launch- to Malaysia in a purchase pro- also reported the offer, quoting Chinese proposal. Cers and a radar system to gramme with a loan period of a senior Malaysian government China’s Foreign Ministry be based on the southern tip of 50 years, the source told the source yesterday as saying that referred questions to the the Southeast Asian country, news website. it was “lightly touched on” dur- Defence Ministry. media reports have said, in a The size of the loan or the ing talks between Malaysian The Defence Ministry move that could raise security cost of the ordnance was not dis- Prime Minister Najib Razak and declined comment, saying concerns for neighbouring closed. The type of radar system Chinese State Councillor Wang weapons exports were not part Singapore. was also not disclosed. Yong at the ground-breaking of its remit. The offer was to be made by China has been upset with ceremony for the rail project. Singapore’s foreign affairs Ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif addresses a a delegation of Chinese officials Singapore in recent months The Straits Times said a firm and defence ministries were also rally in Rawalpindi, yesterday. who visited Malaysia on because of what China has decision on the proposal would not immediately available for Wednesday for the launch of a viewed as undue interference by only be made during a planned comment. $13bn rail project being built by the city-state over the South visit of Chinese President Xi Jin- The AR3 artillery rocket sys- Sharif slams judges China, news portal the Malay- China Sea dispute and Singa- ping to Malaysia later this year. tem was built by China for his disqualification sian Insight reported, quoting an pore’s close defence ties with the “This is the first time I’m specifically for export. Philippines grants Jehlum Trunk Road linking the Paki- Leprosy fighter Dr Pfau dies at 87 AP stani capital and the eastern city bloggers press of Lahore, initially drew tens of Karachi President Mamnoon Hussain akistan’s deposed prime thousands of people, but the Anatolia paid tribute to Dr. Pfau saying accreditation minister yesterday criti- crowds were much smaller she had done an “unforgettable” Pcised the country’s yesterday. r Ruth Pfau (pictured), a job in eliminating leprosy in the Manila Supreme Court judges for dis- At a speech during a stop in German doctor, who led country. AFP qualifying him from office, the town of Jehlum, Sharif Dthe fight against leprosy In his condolence message, pledging to keep up his quest noted that he was voted into in Pakistan died on Wednesday. Hussain said that Dr Pfau had BLOGGERS and other social for justice even as the crowds office by the people but judges She was 87. left her homeland and settled in media “influencers” who have following his “caravan of ousted him. “I was removed in Dr Pfau was undergoing Pakistan to serve humanity. more than 5,000 followers will democracy” road rally a minute,” he said. treatment for the past two “The people of Pakistan salute be eligible for official press dwindled. “It is not an insult to an weeks at the Marie Adelaide her unforgettable services, and passes to cover Philippine Nawaz Sharif embarked on elected prime minister, but an Leprosy Centre, which she had her legacy will continue to praised Dr Pfau, calling her “a President Rodrigo Duterte, an on-the-road rally on insult to millions of voters,” he founded in 1960 in Karachi, flourish.” great person, a selfless health his aides said yesterday. Wednesday from Islamabad, said. local broadcaster Dawn News Faisal Edhi, the head of Edhi worker, and a leading The announcement heading to his hometown of Sharif stepped down after reported. Foundation, a leading humani- humanitarian”. caused a stir with some jour- Lahore. the Supreme Court’s July 28 Her last rites will be per- tarian organisation established “She dedicated herself for nalists in traditional media, His convoy, traveling amid decision, but says he did it formed at Karachi’s Saint by renowned social worker elimination of leprosy in Paki- amid a debate in which pro- tight security along the Grand reluctantly. Patrick’s Church on August 19. Abdul Sattar Edhi in 1951, stan,” Edhi said. Duterte bloggers have been accused of spreading “fake news” particularly in relation to the president’s drug war. The government said giv- ing bloggers presidential Indonesia bars 40 pilgrims from travelling to Makkah press accreditations reflected the new media landscape in Tuban provincial capital Makassar. pilgrimage, or Hajj, even though Saudi government based on the Abdul Djamil, directorate- which social media person- Anatolia “They were trying to leave they only had tourist visas. number of Muslims in each general of Hajj and Umrah at the alities were competing with for Saudi Arabia by traveling Authorities are investigat- country. For every one million Ministry of Religious Affairs, traditional institutions such ndonesia’s immigration through Singapore and Sri ing the case and have sent the Muslims, 1,000 can perform the said that the waiting list in Indo- as newspapers. office said yesterday it had Lanka,” Ramli added. pilgrims home. pilgrimage. nesia was very long as a large “We have to recognise Ithwarted the illegal depar- “They wanted to perform All of the pilgrims came As the recipient of the larg- number of residents are new media and their influ- ture of 40 pilgrims to Makkah, pilgrimage, using the illegal pro- from South Sulawesi province, est Hajj quota, Indonesia interested. ence,” assistant presidential the Saudi Arabian city. cedure,” he said. This year, the where residents have to wait for -- which has a population of Moreover in 2013, the quota press secretary Kris Ablan Ramli, head of the South Hajj runs from August 30 to up to 29 years to perform the around 256 million -- sends of Indonesia’s Hajj pilgrims and said. Sulawesi immigration division September 4. pilgrimage if they register with around 200,000 pilgrims to other countries was decreased Skillful use of social at the Law and Human Rights When immigration officers the government. Makkah and Madinah every to 20 percent due to construc- media by Duterte has been Ministry, said that the pilgrims questioned them, some said that Quotas for the annual pil- year for the largest annual gath- tion work underway at the widely seen as one reason for were stopped at the airport in they wanted to perform the grimage are determined by the ering of people in the world. Grand Mosque in Makkah. his surprise landslide election win. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 EUROPE 07 Two suspects arrested in egg scandal

The Hague Marieke van der Molen said, with Dutch probe AFP Dutch media naming the sus- pects’ company as Chickfriend. The Dutch utch investigators The arrests came after coor- investigation focused arrested two sus- dinated raids with Belgian on the Dutch company pects yesterday in authorities at eight locations that allegedly used connection with a across The Netherlands with the fipronil, a Belgian probe into the dis- assistance of Europe’s policing supplier as well as a Dcovery of fipronil insecticide in and judicial agencies Europol Dutch company that European eggs, prosecutors said. and Eurojust. colluded with the “It relates to two managers “The Dutch investigation Belgian supplier: at the company that allegedly focused on the Dutch company Prosecutors used the substance (fipronil) at that allegedly used fipronil, a poultry farms,” spokeswoman Belgian supplier as well as a Dutch company that colluded with the Belgian supplier,” pros- ecutors said yesterday. 700,000 tainted eggs “They are suspected of putting public health in danger by supplying and using fipronil distributed in Britain in pens containing egg-laying chickens,” a statement said. London ernment department. The two men were arrested AFP “However, as this repre- in central and southern Nether- sents 0.007 percent of the eggs lands in the towns of Barneveld round 700,000 eggs we consume in the UK every and Zaltbommel. implicated in a Dutch year, it remains the case that it Police also searched homes Eggs are destroyed at a chicken farm in Nadrin, Houffalize, yesterday. Ainsecticide scandal have is very unlikely that there is in nearby Bergen op Zoom and been distributed in Britain in any risk to public health from Uden as well as a storage shed processed food, authorities consuming these foods.” in Ede and two undisclosed The scandal has spread banned by the EU from being The problem is believed to said yesterday, while playing “Many of the eggs involved locations. across eight European countries used to treat animals destined stem from a substance used by down the risk to public health. were mixed with other eggs Investigators confiscated so far with authorities ordering for human consumption, such as Chickfriend, that farmers in the “It is likely that the number which have not come from paperwork, as well as cars, bank- the destruction of millions of chickens. Netherlands say they hired to of eggs that have come to the UK affected farms so fipronil res- ing details, and fixed assets. eggs and supermarkets in sev- In large quantities, the insec- treat their chickens. is closer to 700,000 than the idues will be highly diluted,” Dutch prosecutors said they eral nations removing eggs from ticide is considered by the World A lawyer for a Belgian com- 21,000 we previously believed said the agency, referring to the already started a criminal probe their shelves. Health Organization to be “mod- pany, Poultry-Vision, says the had been imported,” said the insecticide which was first in mid-July into how fipronil, Fipronil is commonly used erately hazardous” and can have firm sold it to Chickfriend but has Food Standards Agency, a gov- found in Dutch eggs. which can harm human health, in veterinary products to get rid dangerous effects on people’s not said where it got the got into the food chain. of fleas, lice and ticks but it is kidneys, liver and thyroid glands. substance. Anti-graft group slams Hundreds flee Merkel’s approval rating slides forest fire in Moldova citizenship law Berlin The poll showed that Mer- Anatolia kel, who first became southern France Bucharest which went largely unnoticed. It Chancellor in 2005, enjoyed AP went into effect six months later. ew polling data released strong backing not only from Paris Veaceslav Negruta of yesterday claimed Ger- her own Christian Democrat AFP oldova’s government Transparency International Nman leader Angela electorate, but also from some was criticised by an Moldova said the measures Merkel’s (pictured) popularity opposition party supporters. A forest fire raged in parched Manti-corruption group could “legalize dirty money,” in declined this month but Almost 80 percent of lib- southern France yesterday, yesterday for offering citizen- the former Soviet republic revealed she maintained a eral Free Democratic Party forcing 400 campers and res- ship to people who invest in the where corruption is endemic. strong lead over political rivals (FDP) voters, and 49 percent idents to flee, firefighters said. East European state. Analysts say that the law ahead of September’s general of Green Party backers said The blaze has been con- Under an amendment, peo- could also allow citizens from election. they would prefer Merkel, and tained after ravaging 500 ple who invest $117,000, buy Russia and other former Soviet Just under 60 percent of percent, a further decline of not Schulz, in a head-to-head hectares of pine forest and real estate or lend the state states or Iran to travel freely in German citizens polled said four points. vote. Some 22 percent of SPD bush 40km southwest of $292,000 for five years, can the European Union. they were satisfied with the It was an all-time low for voters also expressed their Montpellier, the fire service obtain citizenship. Moldova’s President Igor Chancellor against 69 percent the former European Parlia- support for Merkel. said. Moldova’s government Dodon has visited Moscow and in May, the Infratest Dimap poll ment president, who was The poll showed Merkel’s Some 200 firefighters needs to raise funds in one of Tehran in recent months and results showed. nominated as the SPD’s new conservative CDU/CSU bloc were still battling the blaze, Europe’s poorest countries wants to develop closer rela- Merkel’s closest rival, leader in January, with great was comfortably ahead of the with strong winds expected where the average monthly sal- tions with their governments. Social Democratic Party (SPD) expectations of being a strong SPD, enjoying 39 percent sup- during the day. ary is $315. Moldova signed an associ- leader Martin Schulz saw his challenger to Merkel in the port seven weeks ahead of the “Today’s weather condi- Parliament amended current ation agreement with the EU in approval rating dip to 33 September 24 contest. general election. tions call for the greatest legislation on December 26, 2014. prudence,” the fire service said. At the height of the blaze 800 firefighters were involved. Puglia seeks support to Last month saw blazes across southern France, which is experiencing a par- battle crime syndicate ticularly hot and dry summer. Milan when gunman traveling in a car AP opened fire on another vehicle, killing the boss and his driver, 10 injured as fficials in the southern who was identified as his Italian region of Puglia brother-in-law. bus crashes into Oyesterday demanded a The killers then chased more concerted response to Ita- down another vehicle with two ly’s long-underestimated residents who apparently hap- London building “fourth mafia” after gunmen pened to witness thehit, killing killed four people in an ambush, them. London including two apparent Investigators said they were Reuters bystanders who witnessed the trying to understand if the hit. attack was the result of a ven- A double-decker bus crashed The president of the Foggia detta between clans feuding into a building on a busy south province of Puglia, where the over territory, or if it is a skir- London street, injuring 10 peo- shootings occurred near an mish in a wider mafia war. ple and briefly trapping two abandoned railway station, is The ambush has put the passengers inside. A file photo of a group of migrants lining up after arriving at the Algeciras port following calling for more uniformed law spotlight on a long-overlooked The bus drove into a their rescue by the Salvamar Atria Salvage vessel off the Strait of Gibraltar coast. enforcement and more highly crime syndicate that authori- kitchen shop on Lavender trained investigators to combat ties say arrived in Foggia, the Hill, near Clapham Junction the Foggia crime syndicate, spur of the Italian boot, decades train station. Spain may top Greece in migrant arrivals which is blamed for 17 killings ago as an offshoot of the Nea- Police did not immedi- this year alone. politan Camorra, expanding ately comment on the cause Madrid That is more than triple the outperform Greece this year,” “I am deeply shocked by the from asserting control in agri- of the accident, and appealed AFP number recorded at the same Millman said. ferocity of the mafia ambush,” culture to tourism and the drug to the public for any video time last year, according to Joel “If so, that’s a big change.” Foggia president Francesco route from Albania. footage of what happened. pain could overtake Greece Millman, a senior IOM spokes- He said many people taking Miglio said before an emer- Yet it never garnered London’s ambulance serv- this year in the number of man, and already more than the the long route towards Europe gency meeting of law national media attention like ice said it had treated 10 Smigrants arriving by sea, total arrivals in 2016. were from west African coun- enforcement led by Italy’s inte- that of the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, people for minor injuries, the International Organization While the figure pales in tries like Senegal, Gambia, rior minister later Thursday. the powerful Calabrian ‘Ndrang- including the driver, and that for Migration (IOM) said yester- comparison with Italy -- where Guinea or Ivory Coast. “The barbarity even hit two heta or the Camorra itself. three people who had been day, coming shore on boats and more than 96,400 migrants But to get to Italy, they have innocent workers who were “This extremely barbarous taken to hospital for further even jet-skis. have landed so far this year -- to cross the Sahara desert and silenced only because they hap- form of criminality in Foggia checks had been discharged. According to the IOM’s lat- Spain is catching up with Greece crucially Libya, wracked by pened to be present for the has been too long considered a The fire brigade also res- est figures, until August 6, close where 11,713 alighted from boats chaos as rival militias and crime.” second-class mafia,” a top anti- cued two passengers who had to 8,200 migrants had arrived in the same timeframe. administrations seek to control A local crime boss appears mafia prosecutor, Franco been trapped on the top floor in Spain so far this year. “It’s possible that Spain will the oil-rich country. to have been the main target Roberti, said. of the bus. 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017

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EDITORIAL Fading power Russian court jailed a journalist yesterday for what it called ‘extremism’. The controversial verdict — denounced by rights groups — that A put investigative journalist Alexander Sokolov behind bars for three and a half years again brought to the fore strains within Russia’s judicial system largely considered to be biased against upright journalists and Does it really matter if Netanyahu critics of the government President Vladimir Putin is known to rule Russia with an iron hand and has his own way of scotching dissent. Electoral democracy in Russia has always ends up behind bars? favoured the seemingly invincible Putin who swears by purported social justice and freedom to Russians in a country that is only a faint image of its former self. Sokolov has been accused of supporting a far-Left so far as to discuss which pro-Netan- outlier. Many leaders and politicians organisation called People’s Will Army, which was Neve Gordon yahu columnists Yedioth Ahronoth across the globe, particularly those who, banned in 2010. The group had agitated for changing Al Jazeera would hire. Netanyahu then said he like Netanyahu, have managed to stay in the Russian constitution with the help of a referendum. would discuss the legislation with the power for many years, have also become Sokolov exposed massive corruption in the building “redhead” — referring to Israel HaYom’s corrupt by abusing the privileges and of a space port near the Russian border with China. It publisher, the American billionaire Shel- responsibilities bestowed upon them by was the expose that probably put him in the crosshairs don Adelson, who is also a Republican their office. Yet what is unusual about of the Kremlin. This is the umpteenth time a journalist ackground noise” was the kingmaker and known contributor to the Israeli case is that some of the cor- has been jailed by Russia amid a semblance of quiet way Israeli Prime Minister Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. rupt protagonists actually end up in jail. chaos in a country that has been found wanting in good Benjamin Netanyahu char- In fact, during a recent police interroga- Indeed, former Prime Minister Ehud governance and deeply-rooted democratic values. acterised the decision of his tion, Adelson confirmed that Netanyahu Olmert was recently released from While the US has slapped sanctions on Moscow and former chief of staff, Ari had asked him to consider cancelling the prison after serving 16 months for cor- the Cold War rivals slug it out on the diplomatic front, “BHarow, to become a state witness. The fol- paper’s weekend edition. ruption, and, over the past two decades, chaos in the White House has thrown up a scum of lowing day, the prime minister’s press officer These probes are several ministers have also sat in prison allegations against Moscow. Several leading political declared — for the 100th time — that “Nothing perhaps the most cells, at times for years on end. Even prisoners remain behind will happen, because nothing happened.” incriminating, but, as though the circumstances are quite dif- bars in Russia, victims of a Despite his relentless effort to paint a busi- the noose tightens, ferent, the fact that former President system reluctant to tolerate ness-as-usual atmosphere, this time it looks Netanyahu will have to Moshe Katsav sat several years behind dissent. Putin has showed as if Netanyahu is actually going down. bars for rape is yet another sign that in support for the likes of At least two probes dealing with serious Israel top-ranking individuals are not Russia’s Donald Trump and Syrian allegations of bribery, breach of trust and immune from judicial review. The rela- predicament is President Bashar Al Assad. fraud seem likely to end with an indictment Politically, those in tive autonomy of the judicial system unbecoming of a Trump is the subject of a against Israel’s premier. In “Case 1,000”, a position to replace from the executive institutions alongside probe to find out whether police suspect Netanyahu accepted lavish the ability — and willingness - to state that played Netanyahu at the helm he colluded with Russia to gifts from wealthy businessmen, while, in cer- of Israel’s government — imprison high-power individuals is not a mighty role in defeat Democratic rival tain instances, he even provided services in something to take lightly. world affairs not Hillary Clinton. return. whether from within the The second point has to do with the so long ago in Russian tycoon Mikhail “Harow is the game changer,” as one Likud’s ranks or from other impact of Netanyahu’s potential collapse Khodorkovsky, who backs prominent Israeli columnist explained. Before on Israel’s colonial project. In this history. parties — are either even the opposition against becoming chief of staff, he was responsible more extreme than the regard, there is no light at the end of the Putin, recently declared for maintaining Netanyahu’s connections tunnel. that the coming to power with several billionaires, and is likely to pos- Prime Minister, hold nearly Politically, those in a position to of opposition leader Alexi sess incriminating information about his identical views or, as we replace Netanyahu at the helm of Israel’s Navalny wouldn’t bode former boss’s relations with these affluent say in Hebrew, are made of government — whether from within the well for Russia. Once the figures. Teflon, meaning that they Likud’s ranks or from other parties - are richest man in Russia and head of oil giant, Yukos, But even before Harow flipped, the police either even more extreme than the Khodorkovsky has been in self-imposed exile in divulged that Netanyahu had intervened on have no backbone at all. prime minister (eg, Likud prince Gideon Europe. He was released from prison in 2013 after ten behalf of Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan Sa’ar or Jewish Home party leader Naf- years following a presidential pardon after a clemency who, for years, had given Netanyahu and his tali Bennett), hold nearly identical views request to Putin. family presents worth hundreds of thousands deal with a number of other legal inquir- (Labor party leader Avi Gabbay), or, as While sanctions bleed the country and tens of thou- of shekels. According to the police, the Prime ies as well. The prime minister’s we say in Hebrew, are made of Teflon, sands of Russians quit their homeland for better Minister had approached both former US personal attorney is one of the major meaning that they have no backbone at offshore opportunities, Putin seems to be apparently Ambassador Dan Shapiro and Secretary of suspects in “Case 3,000”, which is look- all (Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid). None of oblivious of the common Russian’s plight. He was State John Kerry to help procure a ten-year ing at suspicious acquisitions on the part these political leaders will challenge recently seen spear fishing and swimming in a lake — visa to the US for Milchan. The police also of the Israeli military involving alleged Israel’s colonial project, needless to say another opportunity for him to project a ‘strong’ image noted that Milchan holds a 9.8 percent stake bribes and fraud. According to Ha’aretz, to “acquiesce” to the Palestinian demand of himself. in Israel’s Channel 10, which is subject to reg- “Netanyahu’s personal lawyer was due of self-determination and the establish- The former superpower hardly exudes state power, ulation by Israel’s Ministry of to earn tens of millions of shekels from ment of a viable Palestinian state. though it parades its military might in sometimes Communications, headed until recently by an agreement, since suspended, to buy Ideologically, the problem is even nefarious ways — like intimidating the small Baltic Netanyahu. three submarines from Germany.” The more severe. As the public and political states. In spite of being seen as a victim of the eastward The second probe, called “Case 2,000”, personal lawyer, however, is not the response to the Elor Azaria murder trial expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation focuses on recordings the police obtained only link between Netanyahu and the reveals, the Palestinians are considered (Nato), Russia’s activities under Putin’s tutelage have after confiscating Harow’s personal computer corrupt transaction, since the deal seems by many in Israel to be subhuman and mostly failed to stand up to normative scrutiny. and phone. Capturing conversations between to have been supported by the prime thus killable subjects. These sentiments - Netanyahu and Arnon Mozes, the publisher of minister and approved behind the back as the court’s sentence of a mere year the Israeli daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth of the previous defence minister, who and a half for murder and the wide- and the popular Ynet News website, the had opposed the procurement of the spread call for a pardon for Azaria reveal QUOTE OF THE DAY recordings reveal that just before the 2015 submarines. — are part of Israel’s dominant ideology Israeli elections, Mozes offered to help Netan- Lastly, the police have recom- and common sense, which Netanyahu yahu to stay in power “for as long as [he] mended pressing charges against Sarah has actively encouraged over the years The process that was put want[s]”. In a quid pro quo deal, the publisher Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, for through his hate speeches towards Pal- requested that Netanyahu pass legislation misusing state funds, including the estinians. Even the same judicial system in place is proving its value limiting the ability of Yedioth Ahronoth’s movement of furniture from the prime that imprisons politicians is the hand- thus far. Kenya has made main competitor, the pro-Netanyahu Israel minister’s official residence to her pri- maiden to settler colonialism when it a remarkable statement HaYom newspaper, to distribute papers free vate home and paying an electrician to comes to Palestinians. to Africa and the world of charge. rewire her private abode at the taxpay- To create an ideological shift, it is Politically, those in a position to replace ers’ expense. Israeli newspapers suggest insufficient to cut off the king’s head; about its democracy and Netanyahu at the helm of Israel’s government that she is likely to be indicted soon. rather, what is needed is a sea change in the character of that — whether from within the Likud’s ranks or Netanyahu’s 11-year rule thus public opinion. Tragically, even if Netan- democracy. Don‘t let from other parties — are either even more appears to be fast approaching an inglo- yahu ends up behind bars, it appears that extreme than the prime minister, hold nearly rious end. The more interesting question the colonial common sense will continue anybody besmirch that. identical views or, as we say in Hebrew, are now, however, is what the significance to reign for many years to come. made of Teflon, meaning that they have no of these developments will be. Two John Kerry backbone at all. points are worth making. The writer is a Leverhulme visiting fellow at Former US Secretary of State According to the transcripts, the two went First, Netanyahu is not really an SOAS, University of London. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 OPINION 09 Spotlight turns on Macron’s refugee plan

independent member-states. Tarek Megerisi It could also be argued that it is Anatolia within this earlier period that the foundations of the current crisis, as well as the incorrect assumptions which buttress modern policy mmanuel Macron began the largest foreign towards this crisis, were formulated. policy endeavor of his nascent presidency by The tight restrictions on work convening a meeting between the leaders of visas which began in the 1990s were Libya’s two largest factions. the precursor to the current demoni- Although it was projected as an attempt zation of economic migrants, and it Eto broker peace and move the war-torn country is the closure of this safe and legal towards some form of stability, Europe’s migration cri- route which incentivized desperate sis doubtlessly played an important part in Macron’s people into the much more danger- prioritising of Libya. ous journeys they take today. Refugees, and migration from across the Mediter- As France and Italy pursue uni- ranean more generally, have evolved into an lateral and limited solutions to this existential fear across France and Europe. The ever- crisis, they risk fracturing the conti- growing number of migrants crossing the sea and the nental approach to this issue to the lack of a cohesive policy to manage it have left Europe detriment of all concerned. feeling out of control; an insecurity which right-wing The shallow policies and parties, including France’s Front National, have heavily attempts at short-term solutions Regfugees and migrants wait to be processed after disembarking the Migrant Offshore Aid Station drawn from in their war against the establishment. advanced unilaterally by Macron and The migration angle of Macron’s Libya policy made (MOAS) Phoenix vessel at Lampedusa in Italy. Italy are incapable of giving control itself apparent a few days after the meeting. At a citi- over what is a worsening crisis, zenship ceremony in Orleans, Macron surprised his would prevent them from pushing migrants into mak- Macron’s bullish announcement that he would proceed which in turn will only lead to European counterparts by announcing a new initiative. ing the crossing. with or without Europe has made it the cause of con- increasing public pressure over this Although his policy pronouncement was light on This ignores the reality that migrants and refugees siderable controversy. issue and more unilateral yet inevita- detail, it revolved around creating ‘hotspots’ in Libya began traveling from Libya to Europe well before the Italy has been perhaps most slighted by Macron’s bly limited efforts. To escape this (and eventually, Niger and Chad) where refugees and Arab Spring revolution which plunged the North Afri- unilateral moves, with the Italian foreign minister cycle, EU member-states, which migrants could have their asylum claims pre-proc- can state into anarchy. Indeed, preventing such labelling the Libya policy a distraction from the UN individually do not have the means essed in lieu of making the dangerous sea crossing. migration was one of Gaddafi’s favored diplomatic process, and the deputy foreign minister lamenting to comprehensively solve this crisis, This policy is an expansion of previous statements tools in Europe. that France doesn’t seem willing to “help us con- must work together on a coordinated where he sought to distinguish between war refugees Given that it is not the traffickers, but rather an cretely” in tackling the migration crisis. policy. and economic migrants. intrinsically human quest for a dignified life which Italy has long felt abandoned on the ‘front-lines’ of However, unless other European More widely, it can be viewed as a continuation of drives so many into risking their lives on the high seas the Libyan and migration crises by its European part- leaders can constrain Macron’s France’s unilateral attempts to insulate itself from the it is difficult to see how this policy could succeed. ners and Macron’s recent policies have only headstrong independence and crisis. France remains a long way from fulfilling its Even if the precondition for these hotspots -- of heightened these frustrations. Italy’s refugee centers evolve his policy, the refugee crisis quota of migrants, as per a 2015 EU refugee relocation brokering peace and inaugurating a stable government and shelters are already at capacity, processing some and Europe’s capacity to manage it scheme. Moreover, it refused to allow asylum seekers with strong security institutions in Libya -- is achieved, 200,000 migrants, and refugees while its European will only continue to deteriorate. rescued in the Mediterranean to disembark at French which is far from likely, it will not remove any of the neighbors heavily police their borders to block any ports, and even recently returned 200 migrants who long-standing incentives for this migration. potential asylum seeker from crossing. The writer is a Libyan political analyst had circumvented their border defenses by crossing Additionally, is the unjust and incorrect assertion Meanwhile, there has been another increase this and researcher. He publishes research over the sea. This latest iteration of France’s travails that the majority of those crossing are solely economic year in the number of arrivals, with almost 100,000 papers on Libyan issues for various publi- with refugees, of which the attempt to make peace in migrants who have no asylum rights and so their having made the journey to-date. This combination of cations, such as Foreign Policy magazine. Libya plays an integral role, appears shallow, tinged claims can be processed on African soil without them a worsening crisis and a lack of support from other with populism and seems more likely to exacerbate the needlessly risking their lives on the crossing. European states is leading Italy to continue its own pol- situation than being a foundation of its solution. Although a majority are not fleeing war, they retain icies to attempt to contain and control the situation. Macron’s speech in Orleans suggests this policy is valid causes for seeking international protection such Within the last week, the Italian parliament has built upon two flawed tenants. Firstly, that the people- as fleeing persecution or being victims of trafficking passed a bill providing a ‘code of conduct’ to NGOs per- smuggling gangs who operate with impunity in Libya abuses. Moreover, such a position dubiously sidesteps forming search and rescue missions and authorized are the drivers, rather than merely the profiteers, of the non-refoulement principle of international law the deployment of two naval vessels to attempt to con- D-RING ROAD this phenomenon and so secure hotspots in Libya which prevents the return of people to a place where tain this issue within Libyan waters. POST BOX: 3488 they risk torture and ill-treatment. A principle which However, five out of eight NGOs running such was affirmed in a 2012 ruling by the European Court of operations have refused to sign the code of conduct, DOHA - QATAR Human Rights against Italy for transferring migrants claiming it could risk lives and violate their neutrality, [email protected] Unless European leaders back to Libya. whilst Libyans have protested Italy’s encroachment constrain French Given the policy’s flawed foundations its only pos- into their waters and criticised their attempts to keep president’s headstrong sible success would be a potentially inhumane migrants within Libya. 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DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR Why we aren’t winning in Afghanistan TEL: 4455 7769 LOCAL NEWS SECTION haste.” Neither 4,000 nor 40,000 more troops will State Department that would presumably do the negotiating. TEL: 4455 7743 Aaron B O’Connell change these basic facts. More than six months into the Trump presidency, there still is The Washington Post Crafting good Afghanistan policy starts with ask- no US ambassador in Kabul or assistant secretary of state for BUSINESS NEWS SECTION ing good questions. “Why aren’t we winning?” isn’t South and Central Asia. Diplomacy isn’t just undervalued in TEL: 4462 7535 one. For starters, the war isn’t ours to win; it is part Afghanistan; it’s absent. of an intra-Pashtun tribal conflict that precedes Instead of seeking a final military victory over the Taliban, SPORT NEWS SECTION resident Donald Trump has Afghanistan’s founding in 1747. the president should pursue a strategy that manages the TEL: 4455 7745 reportedly been asking two ques- Furthermore, the US military can’t “win” in region’s transnational terrorism threats while protecting tions about Afghanistan: Why has Afghanistan because its goals are not exclusively broader interests in a neighborhood that includes Pakistan, ONLINE SECTION the United States been there for military. Outside military forces will not win the Iran, India and China. Doing so would take into account what TEL: 4462 7501 so long? And why haven’t we Afghans’ hearts and minds, make the government has worked well in Afghanistan (selective counterterrorism [email protected] Pwon the war? Afghanistan is complex and legitimate, or change ordinary Afghans’ stories about strikes, health and education spending) and what has not confusing but the answers to these two their leaders, communities, histories or the law. In (anti-corruption programs, counter-narcotics and contractor- PUBLIC RELATIONS questions are not. Unfortunately, answer- fact, America’s militarized approach has actually led training of the army and police.) The strategy could involve ing them won’t get the president much diminished Kabul’s legitimacy because the mere surging or withdrawing troops, but it would recognize that the TEL: 4455 7613 closer to an effective Afghanistan policy. presence of foreign troops fuels narratives of cru- only core interests in Afghanistan are to cripple al Qaeda and [email protected] The United States is still in Afghanistan saders and colonialists. the Islamic State and prevent a Taliban return to Kabul. because the Kabul government can’t defeat This over-reliance on military power has only Taking a regional approach would also prompt a reevalu- ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT or delegitimise the Taliban on its own, and increased since Trump took office. 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All experts agree that the Afghan war will end in nise that Nato, the UN and human rights-centered diplomacy [email protected] The United States isn’t winning now — a negotiated settlement rather than a military vic- are assets — not obstacles — for maintaining the United and hasn’t been winning for more than a tory, yet the president is seeking massive cuts to the States’ position in the world. SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION decade — because the insurgency has Before any diplomatic solution can take effect, however, TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 home field advantages that US and coali- the White House needs to stop muddying the waters with tion partners have been unable to counter, nonsense. The proposal to replace US troops with mercenary FAX: 44557819 [email protected] even after we spent over $100bn per year The United States isn’t contractors is an amateurish suggestion by novices who to flood the country with 140,000 troops. would sacrifice America’s reputation for a few dollars and fuel The Taliban have everything they need winning now — and hasn’t animosity among even the most pro-American members of to fight indefinitely: money from opium, been winning for more than the Afghan government. The president’s statements about All thoughts and views weapons from previous wars, local net- a decade — because the monopolising Afghanistan’s mineral wealth are equally expressed in these columns works for intimidating detractors, insurgency has home field unhelpful. sanctuaries in Pakistan, and an almost There are still some adults in the Trump administration, are those of the writers, not unlimited supply of new recruits from rural advantages that US and and they need to move the president away from the false of the newspaper. Pashtun areas whose life narratives start coalition partners have been choice of either bombing his way to victory or undertaking a and end with defending Islam and rejecting unable to counter, even after precipitous withdrawal. Those aren’t the only choices, and All correspondence foreign rule. They also have a degree of we spent over $100bn per troops aren’t the only tool. regarding Views and strategic patience that the United States Opinion pages should be will never match. There’s an old Pashtun year to flood the country The writer is associate professor of history at the University of saying: “I took my revenge after one hun- with 140,000 troops. Texas at Austin and the editor of “Our Latest Longest War: Losing mailed to the dred years and I only regret that I acted in Hearts and Minds in Afghanistan.” [email protected] 10 AMERICAS FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 Venezuela clamps down on opposition

Caracas the United States for not respect- AFP Ruling party’s number ing “any basic principle of international law.” enezuela’s opposition two has warned The developments fuelled accused the government that opposition tensions that have been flaring Vyesterday of persecuting candidates wanting to in Venezuela for the past four their members after a second months. Nearly 130 people have mayor was sentenced to 15 compete in upcoming been killed in clashes between months in prison. elections would need protesters and security forces. The sentence handed down certificates of “good Smolansky’s sentencing on Wednesday by the Supreme conduct” from a newly came just days after the supreme Court against David Smolansky, court sentenced the mayor of the the opposition mayor of the installed Constituent Caracas muncipality of Chacao, People carry gas cylinders at a distribution point in San Cristobal. Caracas suburb of El Hatillo, Assembly stacked with Ramon Muchacho, to 15 months brought to 23 the number of Maduro loyalists. in prison for failing to prevent mayors targeted by legal action, street protest in his district. according to the opposition. Both Smolansky and Much- Cooking gas shortage fuels anger “Is this the peace that National Assembly, has been acho were barred from holding Maduro is talking about?” said tasked to rewrite the constitu- public office. Gerardo Blyde, the mayor of tion. It already has sacked the In a video posted online, Puerto Ordaz / Caracas difficulties in distributing tanks 5 million households onto the Baruta, a nearby municipality attorney general, a Maduro Smolanksy called for protests Reuters amid four months of anti-gov- natural gas network but was who also has had an investiga- appointee-turned-critic who against his jailing “in all the ernment protests in which its unable to follow through. tion opened against him. opposed the creation of the Con- streets” of his municipality. But enezuelan homemaker trucks have been attacked. Long lines to buy cylinders “None of us are afraid of the stituent Assembly as early Thursday there was little Carmen Rondon lives in “I’ve spent three weeks have spurred protests. Demon- persecution. Maybe they’ll go unconstitutional. response, beyond a barricade of Vthe country with the cooking with wood and some- strators in May burned 22 PDVSA after our deputies now,” he said, The United States and major trash across a road. world’s largest oil reserves, but times the food does not even trucks in a single day in response referring to the opposition-con- Latin American nations have Protests have lost steam in has spent weeks cooking with soften properly, I can’t stand it to the shortages. The company trolled National Assembly. rejected it as an “illegitimate” the past week as security forces firewood due to a chronic short- anymore,” said Rondon, as she says it is now distributing gas Meanwhile, the ruling par- body aimed at dismantling dem- have stepped up repression and age of home cooking gas lined up to buy a cylinder under cylinders at night and before ty’s number two has warned that ocratic rule in Venezuela. demonstrators have grown dis- — leaving her hoarse from the scorching sun in the city of daybreak due to such protests, opposition candidates wanting The United States has slapped couraged by the opposition’s breathing smoke. San Felix in southern Venezuela. which also include roadblocks to compete in upcoming elec- sanctions on Maduro and on sev- failure to bring change. Finding domestic gas cylin- More than 100 people were that prevent free movement of tions would need certificates of eral members of the new The opposition coalition, a ders has become increasingly ahead of her in line. vehicles. “It’s not fair that a coun- “good conduct” from a newly Constituent Assembly, which was grouping of around 30 disparate difficult, a problem that oil Nine out of 10 Venezuelan try with so much oil is going installed Constituent Assembly elected last month amid allega- parties called the Democratic industry analysts attribute to homes rely on cylinders for through this,” complained Maria stacked with Maduro loyalists. tions of fraud, deadly protests and Unity Roundtable, has been slumping oil output — which is home gas usage, with only 10 Echeverria, a 44-year-old home- Maduro was expected to an opposition boycott. Venezuela struggling with how to keep struggling under an unravelling percent receiving it via pipelines, maker, who started waiting at address the all-powerful assem- has lodged protests with 11 pressure on Maduro, who it socialist economy. according to official figures. The dawn to buy a gas cylinder in San bly later. The assembly, which embassies over the international wants to see ousted through State oil company PDVSA government launched a plan 12 Cristobal, near the border with has been placed over the condemnation, and railed against early elections. says the problem is due to years ago to bring some neighboring Colombia.

US officials in Peru fears Venezuela headed toward civil war: FM Cuba suffered Lima Luna (pictured) said Maduro’s conspiring with US President Reuters support at home and abroad had Donald Trump “absurd.” mystery shrunk as he seeks to consoli- Peru’s concern, he said, is the eru fears Venezuela may be date power through the humanitarian crisis that has symptoms headed toward civil war as constituent assembly, a power- already sent waves of Venezue- Pa political crisis deepens ful new body run by the ruling lan refugees to neighboring Washington and its economy implodes under Socialist Party loyalists. nations, including some 40,000 AFP the rule of socialist Venezuelan Peru has been one of Vene- to Peru in the past six months. President Nicolas Maduro, Peru’s zuela’s harshest critics since “Our fear is that you really ashington expelled foreign minister said. centrist President Pedro Pablo have a low-intensity civil war, two Cuban diplo- Speaking a day after sum- Kuczynski took office a year ago, which would produce a human- Wmats after a moning his counterparts from replacing a former ally of late itarian crisis of great number of US embassy staff across the region to Lima to con- Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. proportions,” Luna said were forced to leave Havana demn the “rupture of democratic Luna called Maduro’s accu- in an interview in his offices in because of unspecified med- order” in Venezuela, Ricardo sation that Kuczynski is Lima. ical symptoms that were first reported last year, the State Department said. The Cuban diplomats were asked to leave their Trump EPA behind in enforcement embassy on May 23, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said at a Washington During President Donald report by the Environmental briefing, without specifying Reuters Trump’s first six months in office, Integrity Project (EIP) found. the number of Americans the Justice Department collected “If this drop-off in environ- affected by these symptoms uring the first six months $12m in civil penalties as part of mental enforcement continues, or detailing their nature. of the Trump presidency, 26 civil lawsuits. That compares it will leave more people breath- “We first heard of these Dthe Environmental Protec- to $36m in 34 cases during the ing more air pollution or incidents back in late 2016,” tion Agency has lagged behind Obama administration; $30m in swimming in waterways with Nauert said. three previous administrations in 31 cases under the George W Bush more waste,” said EIP Executive “Some US government environmental enforcement, col- administration; and $25m in 45 Director Eric Schaeffer, who personnel who were work- lecting 60 percent less in penalties cases during the Clinton admin- served as the EPA’s head of civil ing at our embassy in Havana, from polluters, a report said. istration’s first six months, the enforcement from 1997 to 2002. Cuba ... reported some inci- Municipal workers clean the beach after the passage of dents which have caused a Hurricane Franklin in the port city of Veracruz in Veracruz variety of physical symptoms. state, Mexico, yesterday. We don’t have any definitive Queen Maxima bereaved answers about the source or the cause of what we consider to be incidents,” she said. Hurricane weakens She added: “We had to bring some Americans home or some Americans chose to after striking Mexico come home as a result of that. And as a result of that, we’ve asked two Cubans to leave the Mexico City That is the lowest level on United States and they have.” AFP the five-point scale. Veracruz The Cuban government state authorities nevertheless confirmed the report. category-one hurricane declared a Red Alert, and said It said it had objected to weakened into a tropi- the amount of damage would the expulsion of its officials, Acal storm early yesterday depend on how much water while also urging the United after slamming into Mexico’s Franklin dumps, and where. States to work together to eastern coast with powerful Franklin, the first hurricane shed light on the incidents winds and heavy rain capable of the 2017 season, was pack- earlier this year in Havana. of producing deadly flash ing maximum sustained winds Relations between the US floods. of 140km per hour when it and Cuba were restored in Hurricane Franklin made struck the coast, the NHC said. 2015 after a half-century landfall near the town of Three hours later Franklin break by then US president Lechuguillas, some 115km weakened into a tropical storm Netherlands’ Princess Catharina-Amalia (right), Princess Alexia (centre) and Princess Barack Obama and his Cuban northwest of the port of Ver- as it moved inland, still bring- Ariane (left), daughters of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands counterpart Raul Castro. But acruz, the US National ing heavy rain and dangerous walk inside a cemetery before the funeral ceremony for Jorge Zorreguieta, father of the rapprochement was par- Hurricane Center reported at winds of 110km per hour, the Queen Maxima, in Pilar, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, yesterday. tially rolled back by Donald 0600 GMT. NHC said in its bulletin. Trump. BUSINESS Friday 11 August 2017

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$8.8bn loss Woqod posts net profit of QR373m in H1 for Toshiba The Peninsula stations were opened in the first services. Retail sales grew by last fiscal Big expansion half of the year 2017, eight sta- more than 7 percent over the atar Fuel Company Woqod coordinating tions are under construction same period last year. Tokyo (Woqod) posted a net with the Municipality and fourteen are under tender- LPG sales (refilling and new) AFP profit of QR373m for for the allocation of ing and designing stage. during the period grew by 14 the first half (H1) of the 26 locations for the In this respect, he also high- percent. The sale of Metallic cyl- oshiba dodged a delist- Qcurrent finical year lighted about petrol stations inders declined to 1.3 million, ing from Japan’s construction of petrol ended June 30, 2017, down by 31 expansion projects, whereas whereas sale of Shafaf cylinders premier stock exchange stations. T percent compared to QR540m two expansions were completed (6 and 12 Kg) more than dou- as it posted long-delayed compared to the corresponding and three pending bled and exceeded 3.2 million financial results yesterday, period last year. Sale of Shafaf completion. cylinders as a result of the pro- but it lost some $8.8bn in its Ahmed Saif Al Sulaiti (pic- cylinders more than Al Muhanadi also stated that motional campaign to replace last fiscal year over a sea of tured), Chairman of the Board doubled and Woqod is coordinating with the metallic cylinders with Shafaf red ink at its US nuclear unit of Directors of Woqod, approved exceeded 3.2 million Municipality for the allocation cylinders. Westinghouse Electric. the financial statements for the cylinders. of 26 locations for the construc- As for the bitumen sales, The troubled conglomer- period, the company said in a National Pension Funds contri- tion of petrol stations. type 60/70 recorded an unprec- ate still faces a court battle to statement yesterday. period in 2016, with a decrease butions as per the current In regards to Fahes centres edented growth of over 168 sell off its prized memory chip Announcing Woqod’s finan- of QR167m, or 31 percent. The legislation as well as the decline (vehicle inspection centres), percent, and sales of type Pol- business for around $18bn cial results, Chief Executive main reasons for the decrease in the value of investment in three centres will be opened in ymer PMB increased by more with the sale seen as crucial Officer, Saad Rashid Al Muhan- in earnings, as compared to first shares. 2017, whereas another two cen- than 14 percent over the same to helping the firm get back nadi said that the net profit for half of 2016, is primarily attrib- Al Muhannadi stressed that tres will be opened in 2018. period last year. on its feet. the parent company (after uted to the change in the new Woqod would exert its best Retail activities include Bitumen sales are expected There had been growing excluding minority interest) terms for fuel supplies to endeavors to improve the Sidra stores, car wash (manual to increase significantly after worries that cash-strapped amounted to QR373m as com- Woqod and its customers, and results in future. and automatic), repair work- the completion of the storage Toshiba may not make yes- pared to QR540m for the same secondly to the increase in the He said that four fuel shop, tyres, oil change and other expansion project. terday’s deadline to supply financial statements for the fiscal year ended in March, as it was at odds with its audi- tor over multi-billion dollar QSE’s main index lost Malls facing threat from online shopping losses at Westinghouse. Toshiba had repeatedly delayed the release of its 155.27 points last week financial statements, saying it needed more time to gauge the impact to its balance The Peninsula services sector led traded sheet. The massive losses at number of transactions this the division, largely owing to atar Stock Exchange (QSE) week with 29.32 percent of delays and cost overruns, main index lost 155.27 the total number of transac- have raised doubts about the Qpoints, or 1.65 percent, tions. Industries sector future of Toshiba, which is last week when the bourse accounted for 21.00 percent. still recovering from a 2015 closed yesterday at 9,242.82 Consumer goods and services accounting scandal. points. sector accounted for 17.89 The firm is also probing Trading value during last percent and real estate sector whistleblower claims of week decreased by 26.61 per- accounted for 12.81 percent. financial misconduct by sen- cent to reach QR859.05m Out of the 44 listed com- ior managers at compared to QR1.17bn. panies, nine ended last week Westinghouse. Trading volume decreased higher, while 35 fell. However, auditor Price- by 35.31 percent to reach Vodafone Qatar led trad- The Landmark Mall, which opened in 1965, now sits empty after being closed in Alexandria, waterhouseCoopers Aarata 32.25 million shares, as ing value during last week Virginia. Malls across America are struggling to keep tenants as online retail sales is on issued a qualified opinion on against 49.86 million shares, accounting for 14.5 percent of the rise. Toshiba’s statements while the number of transac- the total trading value. QNB yesterday. tions fell by 37.25 percent, to accounted for 13.42 percent reach 9,736 transactions as and Widam Food Company compared to 15,515 accounted for 9.37 percent, transactions. reports QNA. Market cap fell by 1.61 per- When compared on daily UK firms urge for more clarity on Brexit cent to reach QR500.90bn as basis, the QSE index dropped compared to QR509.08bn at 64.32 points, or 0.69 percent, the end of previous week. yesterday. London Reuters they still do not have nothing dramatic,” said a FTSE the divorce and the outlines of Banking and financial The volume of shares Reuters the answers about post-Brexit 100 company senior executive the future relationship before services sector led traded traded decreased to 6.51 mil- immigration, trade and regu- who asked not to be named it is due to leave in late March value last week with 32.96 lion from 7.37 million on fter the maelstrom of lation they need to plan and due to the sensitivity of Brexit. 2019, though a transition could percent of the total traded Wednesday and the value of Prime Minister Theresa make coherent investment “Before the election, they give businesses more time to value. Consumer goods and shares decreased to AMay’s election crisis and decisions. weren’t listening. Now, they’re adjust to the new services sector accounted for QR160.71m from QR189.09m a struggle in government over “I see through a glass trying to listen, but they have relationship. 17.97 percent. Telecoms sec- on the previous day. the shape of Brexit, business darkly. It’s hard to discern very little of substance to say Still, many business chiefs tor accounted for 16.90 Out of the 44 companies, chiefs have a simple request for exactly what is happening at on the topic that matters far worry that there is ample room percent and industries sector shares of 37 saw trading yes- Britain: Give clarity on how the the moment,” Rupert Soames, more than any other,” the for a breakdown in talks and accounted for 15.46 percent. terday. From these, nine EU divorce might look. CEO of British outsourcing executive said. a disorderly Brexit that would Telecoms sector led gained; 26 closed lower, while Since May nearly lost her group Serco, said. Some business chiefs also imperil Britain’s $2.5 trillion traded volume last week with two remained unchanged. job in a botched June 8 elec- Serco was finding it harder said they were disorientated economy by sowing chaos 43.57 percent of the total Indices of all sectors tion gamble, ministers have to attract truck drivers in its by a public battle at the heart through the labour market and traded volume. Banking and ended in red today. QSE Total sought to strike a more inclu- waste collection business in of government over the shape trade flows. The EU and Brit- financial services sector Return Index lost 0.69 to sive tone, even inviting in Britain because of a lack of of the divorce, including cru- ain need to reach agreement accounted for 20.61 percent. 15,499.66 points. QSE Al some chief executives to a 17th clarity about Brexit, he said. cial details such as on everything from expatriate Real estate sector accounted Rayan Islamic Index declined century manor house to dis- Many were opting instead to immigration controls and the rights to the complexities of for 16.09 percent and indus- 0.44 percent to 3,695.56 cuss Brexit over a buffet lunch. work in Spain, Italy or length of any possible Brexit customs to keep trade flowing tries sector accounted for points and QSE All Share But as the March 2019 exit Portugal. transition. between the world’s biggest 10.27 percent. Index decreased 0.56 percent date approaches, six major “There has been a bit of a Britain has less than two trading bloc and the fifth larg- Banking and financial to 2,638.19 points. British business chiefs told thaw in Number 10, but years to negotiate the terms of est global economy. 12 BUSINESS FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017

Women empowerment event Uber CEO to Opec forecasts step down amid turmoil higher demand RYAN Graves, the first employee at Uber Technolo- gies Inc and a longtime board member, is stepping down from his management role after a for oil in 2018 tumultuous year. Graves serves as senior vice-president of operations London at Uber and is on the execu- Reuters Brent rises tive leadership team tasked World would need with running the business in pec forecast higher 32.42 million barrels the absence of a CEO. Graves, demand for its oil per day (bpd) of 34, said in a staff email that in 2018 due to ris- Opec’s crude next year, he’ll relinquish those posi- ing global up 220,000 bpd from tions in mid-September but consumption and will remain on the board to the previous forecast. Oslower supply growth from help the ride-hailing com- rivals, although another jump FROM LEFT: Chiapas state governor Manuel Velasco, Mexican Finance Minister Jose Antonio pany search for a CEO to in the group’s output suggested Brent crude futures Meade and Sonora state governor Claudia Pavlovich pose for a picture during a women’s replace co-founder Travis the market will remain in sur- were up 74 cents at economic empowerment event in Mexico City. Kalanick, who was ousted in plus despite efforts to rein in $53.44 a barrel by June. production. 1303 GMT, yesterday, In a monthly report yester- while US West Texas day, the Organization of the Intermediate crude Petroleum Exporting Countries was up 54 cents at (Opec) said the world would $50.10 a barrel. Wall Street reels; gold hits 2-month peak need 32.42 million barrels per day (bpd) of its crude next year, New York “When you have a market gauge the companies’ strategy two months yesterday as the up 220,000 bpd from the pre- oil output rose by 173,000 bpd Reuters like we have had this year, and to counter No. 1 online retailer United States and North Korea vious forecast. in July to 32.87 million bpd, led it has been amazingly calm, and Amazon.com’s (AMZN.O) exchanged more threats, Opec was also upbeat about by the exempt producers plus S stocks fell sharply yes- you introduce a major source of growth. prompting investors to buy bul- 2018 economic growth and said top exporter Saudi Arabia. terday, with the Dow uncertainty, there is bound to Shares of Macy’s (M.N) tum- lion as a safe haven asset. oil stocks in developed econo- The figures mean Opec has Uslipping more than 100 be some reaction,” said Brad bled 8.3 percent and Kohl’s US gold futures for Decem- mies declined in June and complied 86 percent with its points, as lackluster results from McMillan, chief investment (KSS.N) 7.3 percent after the ber delivery rose 0.6 percent to would fall further in the United output-cutting pledge, accord- retailers Macy’s and Kohl’s officer for Commonwealth department store operators $1,287.30 per ounce. States, a sign the Opec-led sup- ing to a Reuters calculation, added to investor nervousness Financial. reported a drop in quarterly The $1,279 area is a key ply cut is working. down from 96 percent initially over escalating tensions between The S&P 500 has hadn’t a same-store sales that stoked technical level, representing a “With the ongoing growth reported for June but still high the United States and North single day move of more than concerns that their turnaround downtrend that has been in momentum and an expected by Opec standards. Korea. 0.5 percent since mid-July and may still be a long way off. force since mid-2016 when gold continued dynamic in second- Oil prices rose yesterday, North Korea said it was has fallen more than 1 percent Dillard’s (DDS.N) slumped 13 surged to a two-year peak of half 2017, there is still some lifted by a sustained decline in completing plans to fire four only twice this year. percent. At 11:03am ET (1503 $1,374.91. room to the upside,” Opec said inventories and as Saudi Ara- intermediate-range missiles “Absent actual military GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial World stocks fell for a third in the report. “Further declines bia prepared to cut crude over Japan to land near the US action, I think the markets will Average .DJI was down 110.36 day yesterday and investors in US crude stocks are likely, supplies to its prized Asian cus- Pacific island territory of Guam realize that the rhetoric got head points, or 0.5 percent, at shifted assets into safe haven given the record rates at which tomers. Saudi Arabia said on in an unusually detailed threat. of the actual policy and it is time 21,938.34, the S&P 500 .SPX was currencies the Swiss franc and US refineries are running.” Tuesday it would cut supplies The threat followed US Pres- to calm down a little bit,” McMil- down 19.12 points, or 0.77 per- yen as well as gold. Speculative But the 14-country pro- to most buyers in Asia - the ident Donald Trump’s warning lan said. cent, at 2,454.90. positions in US gold futures ducer group also said its oil world’s biggest oil-consuming on Tuesday that any threats by The CBOE Volatility Index The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC remain subdued, said UBS strat- output in July came in above the region - by up to 10 percent in Pyongyang would be “met with .VIX, the most widely followed was down 68.30 points, or 1.08 egist Joni Teves. demand forecast, led by gains September. fire and fury like the world has barometer of expected near- percent, at 6,284.03. “Subdued participation this in Libya and Nigeria, two mem- Brent crude futures were up never seen”. term stock market volatility, The decline was broad, with year and lean positioning sug- bers exempt from the cuts 74 cents at $53.44 a barrel by Investors again sought safe- rose to a near three-month high all the 11 major S&P indexes gests that market participants aimed at eliminating excess 1303 GMT, while US West Texas haven assets such as gold and of 15.36. lower. Financials .SPSY fell the would have to play catch-up on supply. Intermediate crude was up 54 the Swiss franc, helping gold hit Retailers’ results are being most, down about 1 percent. a break higher,” she said in a In the report, Opec said its cents at $50.10 a barrel. a more two-month high. keenly watched by investors to Gold hit the highest levels in note. US producer prices record biggest drop in 11 months Banks seize properties of

Washington services and energy products. which has remained below the tensions between the United top Italian businessman Reuters That was the largest decline US central bank’s 2 percent tar- States and North Korea. Rome self-congratulatory book he since August 2016 and reversed get for five years, is being In another report on Thurs- AFP published last year. S producer prices unex- June’s 0.1 percent gain. In the 12 watched for clues on the timing day, the Labor Department said In it, he recounts after 20 pectedly fell in July, months through July the PPI of the next Fed interest rate initial claims for state unem- ianluca Vacchi, an Ital- years of hard work in the fam- Urecording their biggest increased 1.9 percent after ris- increase. ployment benefits increased ian playboy who has ily business, he had had an drop in nearly a year and point- ing 2.0 percent in the year The US central bank is 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted Gbuilt up a huge social epiphany and decided to give it ing to a further moderation in through June. Economists had expected to announce a plan to 244,000 for the week ended media following by recording up in favour of cavorting pool- inflation that could delay a Fed- forecast the PPI ticking up 0.1 start shrinking its $4.2 trillion Aug. 5. his hedonistic lifestyle, has had side with the likes of his current eral Reserve interest rate percent last month and climb- portfolio of Treasury bonds and With the labor market near a yacht and properties seized paramour, Ariadna Gutierrez, a increase. ing 2.2 percent from a year ago. mortgage-backed securities at full employment, there is prob- by creditors, much to the former Miss Colombia. Other data yesterday Though the link between the its policy meeting next month. ably limited room for claims to amusement of the Internet. So inevitably it was with showed an increase in the PPI and the consumer price But low inflation, character- continue declining. The tatoo-ed, body-build- much chortling that Italian web- number of Americans filing for index has weakened, last ized by sluggish wage growth, Claims have now been below ing heir to an industrial empire, surfers greeted reports that unemployment benefits last month’s drop in producer prices suggests the Fed could delay 300,000, a threshold associated Vacchi, 50, has 11 million follow- Vacchi has had a yacht and sev- week. The trend in weekly job- could worry Fed officials who raising rates again until Decem- with a healthy labor market, for ers for his Instagram account eral villas seized by banks less claims, however, remained have long argued that the mod- ber. It has increased borrowing 127 straight weeks. That is the that celebrates a cash-rich, demanding repayment of debts consistent with a tightening eration in inflation was costs twice this year. longest such stretch since 1970, work-free existence dedicated of € 10.5m. His stake in a golf labor market. temporary. Prices of US Treasuries rose when the labor market was to the pursuit of pleasure. course near Bologna has also The Labor Department said Fed Chair Janet Yellen told after the data while the dollar smaller. The unemployment rate With his penchants for clas- been confiscated pending an yesterday its producer price lawmakers last month that pared gains against a basket of is 4.3 percent. sic cars, private jets and the arrangement with creditors who index for final demand slipped “some special factors” were currencies. US stock index A tightening labor market company of beautiful women, fear other debts may have been 0.1 percent last month, weighed partly responsible for the low futures were weaker as inves- and tepid inflation put the Fed he made “#Enjoy” his online hidden, the Quotidiano Nazion- down by decreasing costs for inflation readings. Inflation, tors focused on continuing in a difficult position. catchphrase and the title of a ale reports. Bombardier C Series eyes Europe & US after London City boost

London double the range, 25 percent more London City to New York, its sin- London City Chief Commer- Bloomberg capacity and a quieter noise foot- gle-class Airbus SE A318 planes cial Officer Richard Hill said the print than other planes at London are limited to 32 flat-bed seats and Bombardier plane also opens up ombardier Inc is pitching City, where flights are limited by must refuel in Ireland in order to the possibility of direct services to its C Series jetliner for a short runway and stringent envi- make the journey because of Russia and the Middle East. At Btrans-Atlantic operations ronmental curbs, Dewar said. The weight restrictions when depart- standard-runway airports, the C as the Canadian planemaker aircraft has already performed a ing the UK airport. Series could perform trans-Atlan- pursues a new wave of orders, test flight from the airport to New The C Series could perform the tic trips in a multiclass buoyed by the start of flights York’s John F Kennedy Interna- same trip non-stop with 12 more configuration at full capacity. from London City airport. tional hub in a 44-seat, passengers, or link City to other From locations such as London The European routes operated all-business-class layout. locations at a similar distance, Gatwick or Lisbon, the bigger by Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Swiss “From City you could do many such as Toronto, with a similar CS300 variant would have a range arm should demonstrate the destinations in eastern North load, Dewar said. of 3,300 nautical miles, bringing plane’s abilities to potential buy- America,” Dewar said. “There are Swiss, which flew the smaller much of the eastern seaboard of ers and help advance the many customers now -- more CS100 version of the plane into the US into play. possibility of services to the US than a handful -- looking at the City for the first time on Wednes- The plane is best-suited to A file photo of Bombardier CS300 C Series aircraft lands after that would establish its long-haul capability of the C Series for long- day, plans to serve the London linking secondary terminals, a flying display. credentials, C Series programme range routes, some of them terminal from Zurich and Geneva, Dewar said, swapping one flight head Rob Dewar said in a tele- trans-Atlantic.” replacing BAE Systems Plc Avro for as many as three via major low-cost, single-class operations, something the aircraft can do, phone interview. While British Airways already RJ100 regional jets that it has used hubs. He added that there’s also with carriers asking Bombardier though it’s not the focus of our The narrow-body jet offers has a narrow-body operation from their for 25 years. some interest in to study potential routes. “It’s core market,” he said. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 CLASSIFIEDS 13

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LANDMARK Nene Raju (Telugu) 2:15pm Huroob Ezterari (2D/Arabic) 2:30pm The Emoji Movie (2D/Animation) 2:30, 4:15 & 5:45pm Toilet Ek Prem Katha (2D/Hindi) 4:30 & 11:00pm Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2D/Telugu) 5:00pm VelaIilla Pattadhari 2 – VIP 2 (2D/Tamil) 7:15pm Wind River (2D/Crime) 7:15 & 11:30pm Chunkzz (2D/Malayalam) 9:15pm Kidnap (2D/Thriller) 7:45 & 9:45pm 47 Meters Down (2D/Drama) 9:30pm Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam (2D/Tamil) 11:30pm

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Chunkzz 12:00noon, 2:40 & 5:15pm 16 SPORT FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 Kenya’s Sum Luan surprise pulls out of Qatar’s ‘Iron Arm’ Budair inclusion in world 800m Brazil squad London Reuters storms into London final Rio De Janeiro Reuters ormer world 800 metres champion Eunice Sum Fawad Hussain remio midfielder Qatar’s has withdrawn from the The Peninsula Luan (pictured F Ahmed Budair World Athletics Champion- below) was a sur- competes in G ships due to illness, Kenyan atar’s Ahmed Budair, prise inclusion in the officials said yesterday. famous as the ‘Iron men’s javelin Brazil squad announced Sum, who won gold in Arm’ yesterday throw at yesterday for upcoming Moscow in 2013 and bronze excelled in the pre- London Olympic World Cup qualifiers in Beijing two years ago, was Qliminary round to Stadium against Ecuador and scheduled to race in the qualify for the men’s javelin final in London, Colombia. 800m heats on Thursday and at the World Athletics Champi- yesterday. A reported target of though she said on Wednes- onships at London Olympic Arsenal and Liverpool, day she was pulling out, Stadium in London. the 24-year’s only previ- officials initially said there Budair, , who won the World ous appearance was as a was still a chance she could Champion for Youth last year, substitute in the January run. displayed one of his best per- friendly against Colom- However, they issued a formances to reach a distance bia, when coach Tite statement on Thursday con- of 83.83, finishing third in Group picked only home-based firming her withdrawal. A. According to details made players. “A decision has been available, German Johannes Vet- “He is a player that made by Team Kenya in con- ter (91.20) and Tero Pitkaemaeki had a great Olympics and sultation with the athlete and he was always on our Kenyan and IAAF medical JAVELIN THROW GROUP A radar,” Tite said of Luan, staff for her to withdraw on whose midfield prompt- 1. Johannes Vetter (Germany) 91.20 Q medical grounds,” the state- ings helped Brazil win ment said. 2. Tero Pitkaemaeki (Finland) 85.97 Q the Olympic soccer gold “She has not been feeling 3. Ahmed Bader (Qatar) 83.83 Q of Finland (85.97) secured the leading the high jump competi- Cuba Legend Javier Sotomayor last year for the first well since arriving on August 4. Julius Yego (Kenya) 83.57 Q first two spots in the group tion in the Diamond League 30 years ago (2,45 m). time. 6 and the cold weather of the 5. Marcin Krukowski (Poland) 83.49 Q respectively. 2017. The star high jumper has “He is a principal link past two days has only made 6. Hamish Peacock (Australia) 82.46 Julius Yego (Kenya) and He achieved the best record determination to break the up player and deserves her case worse.” 7. Neeraj Chopra (India) 82.26 Marcin Krukowski (Poland) also for the current season with a world record as he has achieved to be called up.” 8. Jaroslav Jilek (Czech Republic) 80.97 advanced from Group B. The jump at a height of (38.3 m). He a jump, the highest in the world Corinthians goal- 9. Adrian Mardari (Moldova) 80.18 final of the event is scheduled finished on top in Oslo round, so far (2.43m) in the US Nike keeper Cassio was the 10. Rolands Strobinders (Latvia) 79.68 tomorrow. the fifth round of the Diamond tour, a big clash is expected other surprise ‘Pinch me’, says 11. Cheng Chao-Tsun (Taiwan) 77.87 Meanwhile, Qatar’s Olympic League last July. between the world champions, inclusion. 12. Ryohei Arai (Japan) 77.38 hero Mutaz Barshim will start his The Rio Games silver medal- led by Ukraine’s Bohdan Bond- The big keeper has Warholm after 13. Tanel Laanmaee (Estonia) 76.41 stint at the worlds, with the high ist also became the extraordinary arenko and Canadian Derek been outstanding in the 14. Vitezslav Vesely (Czech Republic) 75.50 jump event getting under way candidate to achieve the great- Drouin, in addition to Syria’s Corinthians’ rise to the

triumph today. est dream of breaking the world Majd Eddin Ghazal and several top of the league and is

15. Pavel Mialeshka (Belarus) 75.33 Barshim, a double Olympic record in the high jump, winners who qualified for the well-known to Tite from London medalist is in top form as he is recorded under the name of 2017 World qualifiers. when he led the Sao Reuters Paulo side to the Copa Libertadores in 2012. t only dawned on young- Semenya of Top of the South ster Karsten Warholm that South Africa American table, Brazil Ihe had become world 400 react before Semenya enters semis; have already qualified metres hurdles champion on the heat, for Russia 2018 and have Wednesday when he made a yesterday. won all eight of their photographer an offer he Obiri on course for title qualifiers since Tite took could not refuse. over in the middle of last Still barely able to com- year. prehend what had happened London “That’s all I’m concen- withdrawal. Meanwhile, They play Ecuador at after becoming Norway’s first Agencies trating on.” Kenya’s Hellen Obiri home on Aug 31 before world track champion for 30 Defending world 800m remained on course to win flying to Colombia to years, Warholm was down on outh Africa’s Caster champion Maryna Arza- her first major 5,000 face the home side on his haunches having been Semenya advanced masova of Belarus could metres title after qualifying September 5. given a flag to parade when easily to the semi- only finish fourth in her fastest from the heats he looked straight at photog- Sfinals of the 800m heat, out of the automatic yesterday. rapher Phil Noble. after winning her first three qualifiers from each The 27-year-old won “What’s going on, is this round heat at the IAAF of the six heats. world bronze in 2013 and real?” the 21-year-old asked World Championships Kenya’s Margaret came back from a year off Noble. When assured it was, yesterday. Wambui, bronze medallist to claim silver at the Rio Warholm still wasn’t satis- Semenya, a bronze at both the world indoors 2016 Olympics. Obiri, the fied. “Pinch me,” he medallist in the 1500m in and Olympics last year, world leader this year, demanded. London as she attempted won that heat, but Arza- qualified for Sunday’s final A surprised Noble leant an audacious double, masova’s season’s best of in a time of 14:56.70. across and did as he was told, clocked 2min 01.33sec. 2:01.92 was not fast enough She will be challenged pinching the youngster’s “I just want to keep to see her bag one of the by defending champion wrist, at which point winning,” said the South faster loser places. Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia, Warholm concurred. African, dogged by gender Wambui’s team-mate who ran 14:57.06 in her first “Yes, it’s real” he said accusations since shooting Eunice Sum, world cham- 5,000m race of the season before disappearing for his to fame when she won pion in Moscow in 2013 and five days after her runaway lap of honour in a viking world gold in Berlin in bronze medallist in Beijing victory in the 10,000m in helmet. 2009. two years later, was a late London. Jennings axed as Stoneman gets England call

London starts at Birmingham’s Edg- look to recapture the form AFP Crane included for Windies series baston ground on Thursday, that earned him selection in July 17. the first place. England Squad ark Stoneman is set to Meanwhile, Hampshire “I am sure he will find his become Alastair Alastair Cook (Essex), Mark Stoneman (Surrey), Tom Westley (Essex), Joe Root leg-spinner Mason Crane has confidence and look to score MCook’s latest England (Yorkshire, capt), Dawid Malan (Middlesex), Ben Stokes (Durham), Jonny Bairstow been called into a Test squad runs in the remaining matches opening partner after being (Yorkshire, wkt), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Toby Roland-Jones (Middlesex), for the first time having also of this season.” selected to make his debut in Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Chris Woakes impressed in England’s first- Fit again pace-bowling next week’s day/night first (Warwickshire), Mason Crane (Hampshire) class County Championship all-rounder Chris Woakes has Test against the West Indies Fixtures this season. replaced Steven Finn in the at Edgbaston. Aug 17-21: England v West Indies, 1st Test, Edgbaston “Selectors would like to squad for a match on his War- Surrey batsman Stoneman Aug 25-29: England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Headingley offer their congratulations to wickshire home ground that was included in a 13-man Sept 07-11: England v West Indies, 3rd Test, Lord’s Mark Stoneman and Mason will be the first day/night Test squad announced yesterday Crane who thoroughly ever staged in England. from which the struggling deserve their opportunity in Woakes has fully recovered Keaton Jennings was dropped. Stoneman, a former Durham first-class cricket this season, the squad,” said England from a side strain sustained The Durham opener only team-mate of Jennings, is in including a highest score of selector James Whitaker in an during the Champions Trophy averaged 15.87 in eight innings line to become Cook’s 12th 197, while averaging 58.82 England and Wales Cricket in June and has missed most during England’s recent 3-1 partner at the top of the order with three centuries. Board statement. of the season. series win over his native in five years since the retire- By replacing Jennings, The former England bats- The day/night match is the South Africa, which concluded ment of former captain Stoneman will form another man had some words of first of three Tests between with a 177-run victory in the Andrew Strauss. all-left-handed combination consolation for Jennings, say- England and the West Indies, fourth Test at Old Trafford on The 30-year-old Stone- at the top of England’s order ing: “Keaton Jennings will with the teams meeting again Keaton Jennings Monday. Now Surrey batsman man has scored 1,000 runs in with Cook in a match that return to Durham and will at Headingley Lord’s Test. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 SPORT 17

US sanctions Mexican captain Confusion reigns over Neymar Marquez for alleged cartel ties

Washington debut as PSG meet Guingamp AFP he US Treasury on Paris Friday. But the French Football Wednesday accused AFP Federation (FFF) appear confi- TRafael Marquez, captain dent that the saga surrounding of Mexico’s national football eymar is poised to Neymar, who cost PSG a stag- team and a former FC Barce- make his much- gering world record of 222m lona player, of being a “front anticipated debut euros ($264m), is near its end. person” for a major drug traf- for Paris Saint-Ger- “The transfer is complete, so ficking organisation. main on Sunday this should not last,” FFF presi- Marquez was one of 22 Nwhen they travel to Guingamp dent Noel Le Graet told sports people and 43 entities the US in their second game of the Ligue daily L’Equipe. Treasury placed on a sanc- 1 season. “The federation is in contact tions list in relation to a However, the French league with our Spanish counterparts. Guadalajara-based drug traf- are still waiting on a transfer cer- There is no reason for this hold- ficking cartel controlled by tificate from the Spanish Football up to continue. one Raul Flores Hernandez. Federation (RFEF) before the “These are complicated The Treasury said Mar- Brazilian can finally play. deals, but there is no missing quez has a “longstanding The certificate has to arrive document today. relationship” with Flores, has before on Sunday if Neymar is “I do not need to tell you that acted as a “front person” for Brazilian superstar Neymar plays with a to take to the pitch at the Stade there are a few problems within him and held assets on his ball during his official presentation at the du Roudourou this weekend, the Spanish federation. I do not drug cartel’s behalf. with it possible that FIFA may doubt that this will be quickly Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, in this Also on the list of those in have to intervene if the RFEF do solved. Wolves do not eat each August 4, 2017 file photo. one of the largest single US not send the document by other, you know.” actions against a Mexican car- Neymar watched from the tel under Washington’s Parc des Princes stands as PSG will be to retake the Ligue 1 title other players here are also some make it two wins from two when “Kingpin Act” were Flores and LIGUE 1 FIXTURES cruised to a low-key 2-0 win from Monaco. great players, so together we can they pay a visit to Dijon on members of his family, and All times in GMT over newly-promoted Amiens Spaniard Emery has no get better and grow.” Sunday. Latin Grammy-nominated Today in their Ligue 1 opener last time doubt that his new arrival will Once again, PSG’s main Nice, who have the first leg singer Julion Alvarez. Nice vs Troyes (1700), Rennes v Lyon (1845) out, and coach Unai Emery will help the team achieve those lofty rivals for domestic honours of their Champions League play- “Raul Flores Hernandez Tomorrow want the forward available goals, whether he makes his appear to be Monaco, who are off against Napoli on Wednesday, has operated for decades Nantes vs Marseille (1500), Amiens vs Angers sooner rather than later. debut on Sunday or the follow- desperately trying to hang on to kick off the second weekend at because of his longstanding The 25-year-old scored 105 ing week against Toulouse. rising star Kylian Mbappe in the home to promoted Troyes today relationships with other drug (1800), Bordeaux vs Metz (1800), Caen vs goals in his four seasons at Bar- “He’s a player who will help face of serious interest from Real without their two star players the cartels and his use of finan- Saint-Etienne (1800), Toulouse vs Montpellier celona, and his new team will be the club get to a higher level,” he Madrid. injured Mario Balotelli and new cial front persons to mask his (1800) expecting him to score far more said. The 18-year-old started in signing Wesley Sneijder. investments of illegal drug Sunday over the next few years. “Without Neymar PSG is a their opening 3-2 victory over Lyon’s youthful side started proceeds,” said John Smith, Strasbourg vs Lille (1300), Dijon vs Monaco Although the main goal for great club, but with Neymar it’s Toulouse last weekend, as cap- with a 4-0 thumping of Stras- head of the Treasury’s Office

(1500), Guingamp vs Paris Saint-Germain the capital club is to finally chal- a little better. tain Radamel Falcao found the bourg last week and travel out of Foreign Assets Control (1900) lenge for the Champions League “The way we will adapt being net. Leonardo Jardim’s princi- to Brittany to take on Rennes which implements crown, their first task this term close to a player like him... The pality outfit will be expecting to today. sanctions. The sanctions freeze any assets, such as bank accounts and property, that a black- Neymar’s listed person holds in a US Coutinho not for sale, Klopp warns Barca jurisdiction, and bans any US Brazil top individuals or companies from doing business with London Liverpool’s FIFA rankings them. AFP Philippe Known popularly as Rafa, Coutinho (left) the 38-year-old Marquez urgen Klopp has warned speaks with Paris made his debut for the Barcelona that Liverpool manager Jurgen AFP national team in February Jhave no intention of selling 1997 and has captained his Klopp during an Brazil forward Philippe aptained by the Paris country in the last four World EFL Cup match Coutinho at any price. Saint Germain striker Cups. at St Mary’s Barca want Coutinho to Neymar Brazil have He was a young star for Stadium, in C replace Neymar following the knocked Germany off the top the Atlas club before moving Brazilian’s world record £200m Southampton, of the FIFA rankings released to Monaco in 1999. million ($260m, 222m euros) England in this yesterday. World champions Four years later he signed transfer to Paris Saint Germain file photo. Germany dropped to second with FC Barcelona, becoming earlier this month. despite winning the Confed- the first Mexican player to The Spanish club are erations Cup after some win a Champions League final reported to have increased rolling historical results were with the team’s victory over their bid for Coutinho to £90m devalued. Arsenal in 2006. The this week after two previous defender spent another four offers were rejected by the Pre- FIFA STANDINGS (TOP 10) injury-marred years with the mier League side. team before being released With Barca cash rich fol- 33-year-old Andres Iniesta in stone. So what they pay in the with 14 goals in all competitions 1. Brazil (+1) in 2010. lowing Neymar’s move and midfield. But Liverpool man- end doesn’t matter. last term, a season that saw 2. Germany (-1) After that he spent two Coutinho said to be keen on a ager Klopp remains adamant “From a financial stand- Klopp’s men qualify for the 3. Argentina years with the Red Bulls of US move, there is every chance the 25-year-old will stay at point, there’s no threshold of Champions League with a Major League Soccer, and they will eventually test Liver- Anfield no matter what Barca pain.” fourth place finish in the Pre- 4. Switzerland (+1) then joined Mexico’s Club pool’s resolve with an offer in are prepared to pay. Coutinho, who joined Liv- mier League. 5. Poland (+1) Leon, and most recently excess of £100m. “We want to have the best erpool from Inter Milan for Liverpool open the new Pre- 6. Portugal (-2) played for Atlas again. Barca believe Coutinho can possible team. This means £8.5m in 2013, signed a new mier League campaign against 7. Chile Still potent despite inju- step in for Neymar alongside keeping the guys we have,” five-year deal with the Mersey- Watford tomorrow. But Coutinho 8. Colombia ries, he scored the winning Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in Klopp told Sky in Germany. side outfit in January that did could be sidelined at Vicarage 9. Belgium (+1) goal at the 89th minute in a

a star-studded front three, and “Liverpool is not a club that not include a buy-out clause. Road, having received treatment 10. France (-1) 2-1 World Cup qualifier vic- could also provide cover for needs to sell. That is set in He was their leading scorer this week for a back injury. tory over the United States last November. Wenger braced for knife-edge Arsenal season

London players whose contracts expire champions Chelsea -- Arsenal PREMIER LEAGUE 2017-18 LINE-UP Arsene Wenger AFP at the end of the season. won seven of their last eight List of teams competing in the Premier League in 2017-18 (last season’s posi- Sanchez in particular has league games and stunned Chel- rsene Wenger brokered a tion in brackets): been the subject of intense spec- sea 2-1 in the FA Cup final. fragile truce with Arsenal’s Arsenal (5th), Bournemouth (9th), Brighton and Hove Albion (2nd, Championship), ulation about his future amid They defeated Chelsea again Adissenting fans by winning Burnley (16th), Chelsea (1st), Crystal Palace (14th), Everton (7th), Huddersfield Town reported interest from the big- when the teams renewed the FA Cup, but has little margin (5th, Championship; promoted via play-offs), Leicester City (12th), Liverpool (4th), spending duo of Manchester City acquaintances at Wembley in last for error ahead of today’s Pre- and Paris Saint-Germain. Sunday’s Community Shield, mier League opener against Manchester City (3rd), Manchester United (6th), Newcastle United (1st, Champion- The Chile forward missed winning a penalty shootout 4-1

Leicester City. ship), Southampton (8th), Stoke City (13th), Swansea City (15th), Tottenham Hotspur pre-season after being granted after a 1-1 draw. Last season was by far the (2nd), Watford (17th), West Bromwich Albion (10th), West Ham United (11th) extra time off following the Con- As well as the silverware, most difficult of Wenger’s federations Cup and has been Arsenal’s supporters have also 21-year tenure as manager, with ruled out of Friday’s game due had a major signing to celebrate Arsenal’s on-pitch travails fans will fall into line behind down to us. The trend has always to an abdominal strain. after Wenger broke the club’s exposing him to furious protests them. to come from the team.” That Wenger is not going into transfer record to sign prolific from sections of the club’s “A lot (of the trouble) was Undermining Wenger’s quest the new campaign with the fans French striker Alexandre Laca- Ozil is a doubt against support. created by my own situation. for harmony is the uncertainty still at his throat owes much to zette from Lyon. Leicester, however, along with Having ended months of Maybe I made a mistake,” surrounding several first-team Arsenal’s strong finish to last The 26-year-old set Arsenal Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker speculation by signing a new Wenger said after Arsenal beat players. season. back an initial fee of £46.5m and Shkodran Mustafi, while two-year contract, he is looking Chelsea on penalties in last Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil, After Wenger belatedly ($60.3m, 51.5m euros) and is Laurent Koscielny is suspended. forwards and says that if the weekend’s Community Shield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation -- expected to lead the line, flanked Gabriel and Santi Cazorla are team put on a united front, the “Overall I believe that it’s Jack Wilshere are among the a tactical trend sparked by by Sanchez and Ozil. definitely out. 18 SPORT FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 Williams battles into Federer, Nadal claim easy Toronto last 16 stage

Toronto but I think the key is to keep wins in Montreal openers AFP going for it and hopefully you'll get some in at some point. enus Williams was forced "On those points she played Montreal to draw on all of her vast some great tennis. And what AFP Vexperience before over- can you do except go back and coming Czech youngster try again," Williams said of Sin- rejuvenated Roger Katerina Siniakova to reach the iakova's multiple break-point Federer believes he last 16 of the WTA Toronto saves. is still reaping the hardcourt tournament on Williams will now face benefits of his Wednesday. Elina Svitolina in the next extended break from The 37-year-old American round. tennisA after a comfortable open- ninth seed, who began playing Wimbledon champion Gar- ing victory at the ATP Montreal on the professional circuit bine Muguruza advanced with Masters gave him his best start before 21-year-old Siniakova a 7-5, 6-2 win over Belgium's to a season since 2006. was even born in 1996, even- Kirsten Flipkens. The Swiss star, who cele- tually prevailed 7-5, 7-5 in 1hr Top seed Karolína Pliskova brated his 36th birthday on 39min. of the Czech Republic mean- Tuesday, swatted aside Cana- It was a satisfying win for while eased past Russia's da's world number 116 Peter Williams, who shrugged off the Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, Polansky 6-2, 6-1 in just 53 min- failure to convert a string of 6-3. utes to book his place in the break points to raise her game It was Pliskova's first match second round. when it mattered late in the since she was installed as the Federer was joined in the second set. current world number one and last 16 by top seed and old Williams, who will be chas- she confessed she had been adversary Rafael Nadal, who ing her third US Open crown nervous beforehand. made short work of his opening next month after reaching the Two seeded Russian play- assignment. Wimbledon and Australian ers were among those to make Nadal, who will depose the Open finals this year, said she an early exit. absent Andy Murray as world Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Peter Polansky of Canada during had remained calm against Sin- Svetlana Kuznetsova, number one if he reaches the day six of the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank at Uniprix Stadium on Wednesday in iakova even when errors seeded eight, was the highest- semi-finals in Montreal this Montreal, Quebec, Canada. prevented her from taking profile casualty, tumbling out week, routed Croatian young- control. to Catherine Bellis of the United ster Borna Coric 6-1, 6-2. netted him both the Australian to be there, too. I think the break Federer raced into the next At one stage Siniakova States 6-4, 7-5. Federer is riding high after Open and Wimbledon crowns. just rejuvenated me ... I came in round with a comfortable hold, saved eight consecutive break Elena Vesnina, the 16th a spectacular year which has On Wednesday's evidence, refreshed. It was a different finishing with an emphatic over- points to ensure she always seed, was sent packing by Aus- few would bet against him add- mindset." head smash. remained in touch. Williams tralia's Ashleigh Barty. MONTREAL MASTERS RESULTS ing the US Open to that haul after Federer took control imme- Federer will face Spain's eventually converted only four Barty, a 21-year-old Second Round a masterful performance that left diately against Polansky, holding David Ferrer in the third round. of 13 break points. Queenslander who has also Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) bt Borna Coric (CRO) 6-1, 6-2 Polansky groping at shadows. his opening service game com- Ferrer upset 15th seed Jack Sock "She played so well, so played professional Twenty20 Denis Shapovalov (CAN) bt Juan Martín Del Potro A one-sided win gave him a fortably before quickly going 7-6 (9/7), 3-6, 6-1. competitive," Williams said cricket, won a gripping three- (ARG) 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) 32-2 start to the season, his best 0-40 up in the second game. Elsewhere on Wednesday, afterwards. "I had a few errors setter 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Chung Hyeon (KOR) bt David Goffin (BEL x9) 7-5, 6-3 beginning to a campaign since A Polansky double fault gave France's Gael Monfils saved four Adrian Mannarino (FRA) bt Milos Raonic (CAN x6) 6-4, 2006 when he began 38-2 and Federer the break and the Swiss match points before digging 6-4 finished the year at world was soon 3-0 up after holding deep to defeat Japanese fifth Alexander Zverev (GER x4) bt Richard Gasquet (FRA) number one. serve to love in the next game. seed Kei Nishikori in an attri- 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3) Federer attributed his ren- Polansky held his next two tional three-set duel. Nick Kyrgios (AUS x16) bt Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) 6-2, 6-3 aissance to rediscovering full service games but never looked Monfils prevailed 6-7 (4/7), Kevin Anderson (RSA) bt Pablo Carreño-Busta (ESP fitness after knee surgery in 2016 like breaking Federer's serve as 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) to advance. x11) 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) and taking a two-month break the veteran moved into a 5-2 There was almost another Sam Querrey (USA) bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x8) 6-1, from the game earlier this year. lead. French Houdini act in the 3-6, 6-4 "I guess for me the key is that Federer then broke Polan- evening session, when Richard Grigor Dimitrov (BUL x7) bt Mischa Zverev (GER) 6-3, I'm actually healthy," Federer sky to take the first set, following Gasquet fought back from triple 3-6, 6-3 said. "I knew that when I was a signature backhand with a deft match point down to earn three Robin Haase (NED) bt Ernesto Escobedo (USA) 6-4, healthy, I was going to be able forehand volley that left the match points in the final set of 6-1 to have chances to win slams 29-year-old Canadian his duel with Germany's Alex- Gael Monfils (FRA) bt Kei Nishikori (JPN x5) 6-7 (4/7), again, to play against the best, scrambling. ander Zverev. 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) beat the best. Federer was soon in control Fourth-seed Zverev how- Roberto Bautista (ESP x12) bt Ryan Harrison (USA) 7-5, "That's also reasons why I'm in the second set, scoring an ever fought back brilliantly to 6-2 still playing today. If I felt like I early break and holding twice to claim victory in a tiebreak, win- David Ferrer (ESP) bt Jack Sock (USA x15) 7-6 (9/7), couldn't do all these things, it move 3-0 up before a further ning 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3). Venus Williams of the United States plays a shot against 3-6, 6-1 would not be enjoyable or I break made it 4-0. Zverev will now face Aus-

Roger Federer (SUI x2) bt Peter Polansky (CAN) 6-2, wouldn't be doing it any more. Polansky earned a stay of tralia's Nick Kyrgios in the last Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic (not pictured)

6-1 "I think the belief was always execution after holding serve in 16. Kyrgios swatted aside Victor during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Aviva Centre there. The body always needed the sixth game to make it 5-1, but Troicki 6-1, 6-2. in Toronto on Wednesday.

NBA: Nets to Spieth starts career Slam bid as PGA opens face Oklahoma Charlotte Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot would be added next season AFP from the tenth tee during the first round of the 2017 expectations." PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, yesterday in Spieth also could become ordan Spieth began his Charlotte, North Carolina. Inset: Spieth lines up a putt the first to finish the career New York charge at golf history with a on the 10th hole during the first round. Slam with a victory at the PGA. AFP Jpar yesterday morning at the "He's a special guy," four- PGA Championship, launching time major winner Ernie Els BA Most Valuable Player his bid to become the young- said. Russell Westbrook, and est player to complete a career "He has won some events NChinese-American play- Grand Slam. really showing some grit. You maker Jeremy Lin will be With a victory, Spieth can't really describe it, but it's featured in two regular-season would become only the sixth there. The guy finds a way of games to be played in Mexico man to sweep the four current getting it done. He's really play- City next season, the league major titles in a career after ing his game and grinding it announced on Wednesday. Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, out. That's a great way to win Marking 25th anniversary of the Ben Hogan, Gary Player and golf tournaments." first NBA game played in Mexico, Gene Sarazen. Spieth is ready for the chal- the league will send the Brooklyn World number two Spieth, lenge of a course that has Nets to Mexico City Arena for games who won last month's British absorbed an inch of rain this against Westbrook and the Okla- Open for his third major title, week, giving long hitters an homa City Thunder on December opened on the longest hole of extra edge with balls plopping 7 and two nights later against the par-71 Quail Hollow's 7,600- into fairways and holding on Miami Heat. yard layout, the 592-yard par-5 greens that might otherwise be "These games will be our 10th, by finding the fairway lightning-fast. 25th and 26th in Mexico, the with a 290-yard tee shot. "This is going to be one of most played in any country out- The 24-year-old American the most challenging tracts I side of the United States and left his second shot in the heart and 11 but stumbled back with golfer to complete a career beat because he just finds a think we've played," Spieth Canada," NBA Commissioner of the fairway, then dropped a bogey at the par-4 12th hole. Grand Slam by winning the way to gut it out." said. Adam Silver said. his approach 23 feet beyond Alongside Spieth in the fea- Wanamaker Trophy here, Spieth dismisses the idea of Leading the afternoon "They will also mark the 25th the hole and two-putted for ture group were the year's two being 190 days younger than extra pressure trying to break wave will be world number anniversary of our first game in par. other major winners, Spain's Woods was when he won the the age mark, saying he has four Rory McIlroy. The Mexico City, a milestone in our Scotland's Russell Knox and Sergio Garcia from the Masters, 2000 British Open. many years to try and complete 28-year-old from Northern Ire- relationship with our Mexican England's Chris Wood opened who made a 10-foot birdie putt "He has that intangible of the career Slam, his larger land could become only the fans and a further indication of birdie-birdie on the back nine at the 10th, and American when he doesn't have his best priority. third player to win five majors our desire to strengthen our ties to seize the early lead in the Brooks Koepka from the US stuff... to still find a way to win," "There won't be added before turning 30, joining Nick- to Mexico and Latin America." first round of the year's last Open, who lipped out from five said five-time major champion expectations or pressure," Spi- laus and Woods. The NBA staged two games major tournament. feet for birdie and settled for Phil Mickelson. eth said. McIlroy, missing only the in Mexico last season, with the Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, par. "It's just that indescribable "It's not a burning desire Masters to complete his own Phoenix Suns facing Dallas and coming off a victory last week Spieth, who also won the trait that he has to find a way to have to be the youngest to career Grand Slam, hasn't won San Antonio there in January. at Akron after a final-round 61, 2015 Masters and US Open, to get it done, find the will to do something, and that would a major since the 2014 PGA also went birdie-birdie at 10 would become the youngest win. He's extremely tough to be the only reason there Championship. FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017 SPORT 19

LA city to Sri Lanka feel the pressure as get more oversight in 2028 India eye series whitewash agreement Los Angeles Pallekele in Galle and Colombo. AFP India and Sri Lanka players shake hands at the end of the AFP They have not been helped second Test between the two sides in Colombo. by a succession of injuries, os Angeles 2028 Olym- ri Lanka are flirting with capped by a back problem which pic bid chiefs will give an embarrassing series has sidelined their number one L more oversight to city whitewash in the third bowler, Rangana Herath, for the officials as they attempt to Test against India from third Test. fine-tune details of their hast- tomorrow as they strug- Paceman Nuwan Pradeep ily revised plans to stage the S gle with problems on and off the could bowl only 17.4 overs in Games, documents showed pitch which have thrown the Colombo before pulling out with yesterday. team into turbulence. a hamstring injury, and all- LA 2028, the City of Los A series of poor results, the rounder Asela Gunaratne are Angeles and the United States early departure of their coach already out of the series. Olympic Committee released and accusations against players Sri Lanka failed to reach the a new memorandum of and the country’s cricket chief semi-finals of the eight-team understanding in preparation have made for a difficult few Champions Trophy in June, and for the 2028 Games in a bid months for the former one-day then lost their coach when Gra- to seek formal approval world champions. ham Ford quit mid-contract. today. Sri Lanka, lampooned by Worse was to come when Los Angeles was granted fans and described as pot-bel- they humiliatingly went down the right to stage the 2028 lied by their sports minister, can 3-2 in a home one-day series to Olympics after cutting a deal now ill afford a third loss to top- bottom-ranked Zimbabwe. with Paris to step aside in the ranked India in Pallekele, Former captain Arjuna race for the 2024 Games. following their crushing defeats Ranatunga, a government min- The move, which was ister, said that he blamed Sri encouraged by the Interna- Lanka’s losses on cricket chief tional Olympic Committee, Third Test Thilanga Sumathipala, and means that Los Angeles is If we can win even accused him of links to gambling (India), we will be able to really India’s run-scorers with two wicketkeeper-batsman Wrid- required to tweak plans for one match against a -- a claim Sumathipala denies. boost the mental state in the centuries and an average of dhiman Saha insists India are the Olympics in order to There have also been reports team. They are the number one more than 100 in India’s three taking nothing for granted. receive final backing from the team like this, we will of attempts to approach Sri team,” said Chandimal. innings so far. India’s bowlers “We haven’t thought about City Council. be able to boost the Lankan players for alleged “We need to pick up the pos- have also shone with spinners 3-0. Our process is match by The City Council had mental state in the match-fixing. itives and look forward to the Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichan- match,” he said. already given unanimous team: Chandimal Skipper Dinesh Chandimal, next game.” There are no such dran Ashwin topping the “We are ahead by 2-0, so in support to the LA 2024 bid who missed the first Test with problems for Virat Kohli, who wicket-takers’ chart with 13 and the next match the aim is to give and is expected to back 2028 Virat Kohli’s India pneumonia, says a consolation became the only India captain 11 respectively. similar performance as last two at a meeting today. have no problems victory over India would help put to win two Test series in Sri Jadeja is suspended for the matches as a team in batting, However a city report having won the first the smiles back on his players’ Lanka as his side smashed first third Test for a dangerous throw, bowling and fielding. released last week by the two Tests in faces. innings of 600 and more in the with Axar Patel brought in as his “We will try to be consistent Office of the City Administra- convincing fashion. “If we can win even one opening two Tests. like-for-like replacement in the and if we do then we can win,” tive Officer and Office of the match against a team like this Cheteshwar Pujara leads India squad. Despite their form, he said. Chief Legislative Analyst out- lined risks in shifting to 2028. “The additional four years add uncertainty concerning Haddin future economic and politi- cal conditions,” the report replaces Gibson is South Africa’s said. “Although such uncer- Blewett as tainty exists with the 2024 Olympic Games which will fielding coach occur in seven years, the four- ‘preferred choice as coach’ year extension increases Sydney those uncertainties.” Reuters In addition to the lack of an independent analysis of a ormer Test wicket- Cape Town “There were one or two differences in formal budget for 2028, keeper Brad Haddin has Reuters opinion, but the comments were positive.” another potential risk factor F replaced Greg Blewett Barbadian Gibson was coach of West is that part of the ‘24 deal as Australia’s fielding coach ngland bowling coach Ottis Gibson (pic- Indies between 2010 and 2014 before rejoin- included a $250 million guar- until the end of 2019, Cricket tured) is South Africa’s preferred ing England and taking up his previous role antee from the state of Australia said yesterday. E choice as new head coach, the Proteas’ as bowling specialist. California to cover possible Haddin, who played 66 test captain Faf du Plessis said yesterday. Meanwhile, Australia fast bowler John cost overruns. Tests despite Adam Gilchrist Du Plessis made the announcement, Hastings has sustained a stress fracture in With the legislature in blocking his path into the side which followed media speculation in both his foot while playing for English county side recess, it is impossible to until he was 30, has cut his countries, at a press conference on the team’s Worcestershire and will return home for immediately guarantee they coaching teeth with the Aus- return home from England, where Gibson treatment and rehabilitation. will approve the same tralia A side and Islamabad in helped mastermind the hosts’ 3-1 Test series The 31-year-old, who played for Aus- amount for 2028. the Pakistan Premier League win. tralia during the Champions Trophy team in However the memoran- since retiring in 2015. Incumbent Russell Domingo’s contract June, suffered the injury during Worcester- dum of understanding The 39-year-old, who will will expire next month and although he had shire’s four-day match against Sussex. released yesterday said the work under head coach Dar- reapplied for the job, according to Du Ples- “We sent him for an MRI scan which city would be given additional ren Lehmann, said he was sis he is not the favourite to get it. shows some inflammation through the foot provisions to guard against looking forward to working Cricket South Africa (CSA) convened a and some stress through a certain bone in financial risk. with what is a relatively inex- selection panel including former national his foot,” Worcestershire Head of Medicine The memo would provide perienced Australia team. team coaches Gary Kirsten and Eric Simons Du Plessis said he had already done and Science Ben Davies said in a statement City representation on the LA “I grew up in an era of to identify an individual to take the team extensive homework on his potential new on the club’s website. (www.wccc.co.uk) 2028 Board of Directors, gives players like Andrew Symonds forward. coach. “Cricket Australia have got international the City consent rights over and Ricky Ponting who gave “It’s been told to us that the decision has “For me it was important, because I don’t cricket coming up. They want John back in significant venue changes Australian cricket a real iden- been made by the coaching panel,” Du Ples- know Ottis, to try and find something out their care and will be hoping to get him fit within the City of Los Ange- tity in the standards of world sis told reporters. about him,” he said. and available for selection.” les and $270m of the class fielding,” he said in a “They’ve chosen Ottis Gibson as their “I spoke to a few of the West Indian play- Australia have a limited overs tour of projected $500m Games news release. recommendation and now ...the board ers because he was their coach and then I India scheduled for September and October budget contingency and more “They were the type of decides whether they want to use that rec- spoke to the English guys about their before they return home for the Ashes series frequent LA 2028 presenta- players who took it person- ommendation or not.” thoughts on him. against England. tions and updates to the City ally if the team wasn’t fielding Council in the first three well and that created a level years. for the rest of the group to “My top priorities in this aspire to. process are to protect Los “I want to hold this group Mukund gets support in ‘racism row’ Angeles taxpayers and create accountable to that kind of new opportunities for young standard and I believe we Angelenos to play sports, and have the talent to do that.” New Delhi and appreciated him. Kohli chance to represent the country The Tamil Nadu southpaw be healthy,” Los Angeles Former Test all-rounder IANS tweeted: “Very well said Abhi- at the highest level. I am writing further wrote: “It is simply mayor Eric Garcetti said. Blewett has stepped down to nav” while Ashwin said: “Read today not to garner sympathy or because I love what I do and I “This new MOU ensures take up a role as under-19 ndia skipper Virat Kohli, all- and learn, don’t make it a head- attention but...with the hope to have been able to achieve cer- that our City priorities remain coach at the South Australian rounders Ravichandran line cos its someone’s change the mindset of people on tain things only because I have front-and-center in LA 2028’s Cricket Association, where he IAshwin, Hardik Pandya and emotion.” an issue I feel strongly about. spent hours outdoor. I come preparations for the Games. played Sheffield Shield many other players yesterday Women’s doubles badmin- “I have been travelling a lot from Chennai, probably one of Under the City’s leader- cricket for 15 years. supported opener Abhinav ton star Jwala Gutta also within and outside our country the hottest places in our coun- ship, we can be sure that the “Brad had a wonderful Mukund’s emotional Twitter supported him and said: since I was 15. Ever since I was try and I have gladly spent most up to $160m we will receive career as a player for Aus- post, recalling the abusive rac- “Corrrrrectttt” young, people’s obsession with of my adult life in the cricket to fund youth sports programs tralia and will bring a multi ist posts he received due to his Recalling his past, Mukund, my skin colour has always been ground. from LA 2028 will be put to skill set to our environment,” skin colour. who scored 81 in the second a mystery to me. Anyone who The 27-year-old concluded the best, most impactful use.” Lehmann said. Mukund, on Wednesday innings in the first Test against follows cricket would under- the note by saying that one has The last Olympic Games Australia next play two tweeted a post about fair not Sri Lanka at Galle, wrote: “I have stand the obvious. to be comfortable in his own were held in Rio de Janeiro in Tests in Bangladesh in August being the “only lovely or been playing cricket since the “I have played and trained skin. August 2016 whereas the next and September before a one- handsome.” age of 10 and I have gradually day in and day out in the sun and “I have laughed and Summers Games are slated day series in India and the Kohli, Pandya, Bengal bats- climbed up the ladder to where not once have I regretted the fact shrugged it off because I had big- to be staged in Japanese cap- home Ashes series around the man Manoj Tiwary, off-spinner I am right now.” that I have tanned or lost a cou- ger goals,” Mukund said ital Tokyo in 2020. New Year. Ashwin supported the youngster “It is an honour to get the ple of shades,” he wrote. yesterday. 20 MORNING BREAK FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017

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FAJR 03.44 am QU launches underwater SHOROOK 05.06 am

ZUHR 11.39 am MAGHRIB 06.14 pm ASR 03.08 pm ISHA 07.44 pm version of Tamim Al Majd WEATHER TODAY

32oC 43oC QU members will be able to access the Minimum Maximum underwater Tamim Al Majd billboard till August 13. Professional divers will be on hand to assist them.

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he Aquatic Center at Qatar University (QU) Sports Activities Department yesterday launched an under- water version of the iconic Tamim Al Majd (Glorious Tamim) billboard. The new billboard was established in the swimming pool at QU Male Water Sports Com- Tplex, in collaboration with QU Diving Club, Aspire Academy, Civil Defence, Coast and Borders Security Department, Elite Dive Academy, Freediving Association, Hamad Aquatic Centre, Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Poseidon Dive Center. QU members will be able to access the underwater Tamim Al Majd (Glorious Tamim) billboard till August 13. Professional divers will be on hand to assist them. QU Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr Khalid Al Khanji, said: “This initiative reflects our role and social responsibility as a national university that actively interacts with the current circumstances. This new billboard will provide QU members with the opportunity to express their appreciation and loyalty to Qatar. It also reflects the country’s social solidarity and unity during the current situation.” Manager of Sports and Recreation Activities, Asmaa Al Poor visibility expected outside ar- Naemi, said: “We, at the Sports Activities Department, thought eas at first. Hazy to misty / foggy at of a creative way to express our love to our beloved country places at first becomes hot daytime and its wise leadership. We came up with the idea of launch- and humid by night. ing an underwater Tamim Al Majd billboard to voice our belonging and support to His Highness the Emir and to Qatar. HIGH TIDE 06:45 – 19:30 LOW TIDE 02:00 – 12:15 All QU members are encouraged to express their sincere appre- Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department ciation and gratitude to our generous country.” QU Diving Club Head and third-year student (QU College of Business and Economics) Mohammed Al Bourshid said: “This initiative reflects our solidarity and loyalty during the current situation in Qatar. I would like to express my gratitude to QU administration for welcoming and implementing the underwa- ter billboard idea. I would also like to thank all the institutions that supported and participated in this event.” Sport Science Program student (QU College of Arts and Sci- ences) Bahaa Mohammed said: “The underwater billboard reflects QU support to the country’s wise leadership. I came here today to express my appreciation and gratitude to the coun- Divers instal Tamim Al Majd billboard underwater at the Aquatic Center of Qatar try that raised and educated me.” University Sports Activities Department. Facebook rolls out video shows Moon to spoil San Francisco people who like the same shows afterwards to build meteor show: AFP community.” Facebook has funded some of the creators to get acebook is rolling out a new video service offer- the service going. The launch shows include blogger ing professionally produced shows in a challenge Nusseir Yassin’s “Nas Daily,” which includes videos Astronomers Fto rivals such as YouTube, and potentially to together with his fans from around the world, and streaming providers like Netflix. another hosted by author and motivational speaker Paris The Facebook service called Watch will include Gabby Bernstein. The service will also include a AFP a range of shows, from reality to comedy to live sports, weekly Major League Baseball game. the social network said in its announcement. The “Watch is comprised of shows, a new type of video A bright Moon will outshine the annual Per- new platform offers an opportunity for social inter- on Facebook,” said Nick Grudin, Facebook’s vice pres- seids meteor shower, which will peak tomorrow actions via the Facebook community of some two ident of media partnerships, in a blog post. with only a fifth the usual number of shooting stars billion users. It will be “a place where you can dis- “Shows are made up of episodes — live or visible to Earthlings, astronomers say. cover shows your friends are watching and follow recorded — that follow a consistent theme or sto- The Moon will be more than half-full, in a so- your favourite shows and creators so you don’t miss ryline... Our goal is for Watch to be a platform for all called gibbous phase, which means its light will any episodes,” Facebook chief executive Mark Zuck- creators and publishers to find an audience, build a spoil stargazers’ view in a similar way to that of erberg said. “You’ll be able to chat and connect with community of passionate fans, and earn money for urban light pollution. people during an episode, and join groups with their work.” “To be honest, it’s not a good year” for the Per- seids, said Robert Massey, acting executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in Lon- don. “You might, if you’re lucky, see maybe 20 an hour,” he said. Concert at Aleppo’s citadel The Perseids happen when Earth hits a belt of debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle on its elongated, 133-year orbit around the Sun. Each shooting star is a piece of comet dust, burning up from friction as it hits Earth’s atmos- phere. Normally, Northern Hemisphere viewers are treated to a spectacle of about 100-120 visi- ble shooting stars per hour when the phenomenon peaks around mid-August — depending on the Moon and the weather. Last year, there was an unusual “outburst” with more than double the usual fireball activity as Earth passed through especially dense “ribbons” of debris within the comet’s dust belt. “This year, we are expecting enhanced rates of about 150 (meteors) per hour or so, but the increased number will be cancelled out by the bright Moon, the light of which will wash out the fainter Perseids,” states a NASA blog. The Moon was full on August 7, and will have waned to approximately 80 percent illumination by tomorrow. “This is not much better than a full moon and will certainly pose a challenge in view- ing the Perseids this year,” said the International Meteor Organisation (IMO). This means it would make little difference if People attend a concert at the entrance of Aleppo’s citadel in the northern Syrian city, you sought out a rural area with little artificial light yesterday. pollution — conditions usually recommended for meteor watching.