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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Ministry hires more Philippines, Somalia donations urged DOHA: Qatar will observe People should begin collecting who attended the press confer- a Solidarity Day on Tuesday donations from today (Sunday) ence said: “We thank the Qatari to collect donations for the itself so they can hand it on people and expatriate communi- aid of the victims of Typhoon Tuesday,” he further said. ties for the donations and soli- labour inspectors Haiyan in the Philippines and Several charity organisations, darity. Some 80 tonnes of relief people affected by floods in including Qatar Charity, Red items collected in Qatar have Somalia. Crescent, Sheikh Eid Charity, already reached the Philippines.” Titled ‘Qatar Solidarity Day Sheikh Jassim Charity, Sheikh The death toll would rise in a few Minister presides over oath-taking ceremony with People of the Philippines Thani bin Abdullah Foundation days after all the deaths have been and Somalia’ the donation drive for Humanitarian Services counted, he said adding: “We first DOHA: The Ministry of Labour will be held with the support of (RAF) and Al Asmakh Charity need to bring life in the affected and Social Affairs has begun local charity organisations. will be supporting the campaign. areas to normalcy and then start augmenting its inspection unit Qatar Red Crescent yesterday Also a live television pro- the reconstruction work.” by recruiting more staff so as urged individuals and organisa- gramme will be telecast in Around 300 people are to keep a close watch on pri- tions to hold events to mobilise English and Arabic on Tuesday feared dead after a cyclone vate companies and make sure donations and hand it to charity as part of the campaign. The and heavy floods hit Somalia’s workers’ rights are protected. organisations on Tuesday. name of the television channel Puntland region. Many fisher- Last week, a batch of 14 newly- “We invite the government has not been announced yet. men are missing and feared recruited labour inspectors took and private institutions, schools The Philippines has started dead, according to Omar Idriss, oath of office at a ceremony presided and everyone else to join the to get more international aid as Somali Ambassador to Qatar. over by the Minister, H E Abdullah campaign. They can organise people try to recover from a dev- “Many people have died and Saleh Mubarak Al Khulaifi. different events to collect dona- astating typhoon which killed more had gone missing. We thank The inspectors have been armed tions,” said Dr Mohamed bin Al more than 4,460 and left hun- Qatar for its initiative to help with judicial powers and they took Ali Al Madid, President of Qatar dreds of thousands homeless. flood victims in Somalia,” he said. a pledge that they will help imple- Red Crescent, addressing a Crescente Relacion, THE PENINSULA ment the provisions of the labour The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, H E Abdullah Saleh Mubarak Al press conference here yesterday. Philippines Ambassador to Qatar, See also pages 2 &12 law with all earnestness. Khulaifi (right), greeting an inspector after oath-taking at a function last week. The Minister said on the occa- sion that the Ministry is always the Ministry currently had 150 companies needed to be closely keen to improve work environment inspectors and was mulling monitored. “The Ministry is also in the country and make sure that increasing their number to 250. hiring more language interpreters Rains likely, no flooding: Met official the rights of both workers and Many inspectors, he added, were so workers’ woes can be redressed their employers are protected. being sent to the International by the labour department and Arming the inspectors with Labour Organisation (ILO) for its branches efficiently,” he had DOHA: The Meteorology that it would rain continuously for so far — contrary to the rumours. judicial powers is to ensure full intensive training so they could stressed. Department has forecast rains three days starting tomorrow. The official said that the and effective implementation of apply the right methods while Meanwhile, asked what the today, but denied rumours about A meteorological official clari- Department had already issued the labour law and oath-taking by conducting inspection. judicial powers of labour inspec- heavy flooding and storms in fied that the rumours were, in a report that said there would inspectors is meant to make them Back from training they could tors meant, prominent law- the region. fact, more than a month old be a period of unstable weather realise the importance of their train other inspectors here, Al yer, Yusuf Al Zaman, told this Local social networking sites and they were taking rounds in starting last Thursday until the role, a Ministry statement said. Mulla had said. newspaper that the powers gave were abuzz yesterday with discus- different countries for a while end of this week. The Minister called on the Abdullah Saleh had told report- inspectors the right to frame sions about a circular, apparently now. “Anyone who wants to get “Cloudy weather will prevail, recruits to do their duty with ers late last September that more charges against a company found issued by the US Navy in Bahrain, the weather forecast for Qatar and rain might fall starting today dedication and honesty. Senior inspectors were being recruited to violating the labour law, and refer which warned GCC states, includ- should look at the official infor- in the North-Western part of the Ministry officials attended the keep a check on companies and them directly to the police. ing Qatar, about heavy flooding and mation that is provided by the country. The rains may engulf the oath-taking ceremony. ensure that workers’ rights are The police would, in turn, for- a possible tsunami in the region. Meteorology Department at whole country by the middle of To recall, the Under-secretary protected. ward the charges to the Public The rumours were being circu- qweather.gov.qa,” he said. the week,” he said, adding that the at the Ministry, H E Hussain He had said that a heavier Prosecution which would eventu- lated through Facebook, Twitter He said that with the excep- downpour will occur sporadically. Al Mulla, said in a media inter- influx of foreign workers for the ally file the charges in court and Blackberry Messenger, among tion of Riyadh, there have been THE PENINSULA view here early last month that FIFA 2022 project implied that THE PENINSULA others messenger services, and said no reports of rainfall in Bahrain Continued on page 2

Dhow-inspired 2022 stadium in Al Wakrah Judges for dissolving Brotherhood party Qatar elected to three CAIRO: A panel of Egyptian judges has recommended the Unesco committees Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party be dissolved, PARIS: Qatar has won Group), France, Germany, Italy ahead of a court decision the membership of the and the US (Europe and North that could further drive the Unesco’s Legal Committee, America), the Czech Republic, Islamists underground, state Headquarters Committee and the Russian Federation and media reported yesterday. Intergovernmental Committee Uzbekistan (Group of Eastern The panel made its non-bind- for Physical Education and European countries) and Gabon ing recommendations to the Sport. and Kenya (Commission of the administrative court, which is This came during election of African continent). deliberating a lawsuit to ban the the committees during the 37th The Headquarters Committee party for its affiliation with the session of the Unesco general con- includes Sudan, Senegal, Kenya, Brotherhood and contravening ference in Paris, which ends on Sri Lanka, Korea, Bangladesh, laws on the formation of religious November 20. Spain and Portugal. The parties. Unesco’s 195 member states Intergovernmental Committee The court will examine the took part in the elections and for Physical Education and Sport recommendations in a hearing the Arab group unanimously sup- includes Yemen, South Africa, on February 15, the official Mena ported Qatar’s nomination for the Congo, Iran, Indonesia, Brazil, the news agency reported. committees. Russian Federation, Germany and The panels convene periodically Denmark. Iran close to nuclear at the Unesco headquarters to Membership in these commit- study international issues on its tees is for four years, and elec- deal, says Lavrov agenda and prepare resolutions. tions are held every two years to A computer-generated image of the new Al Wakrah Stadium, one of the six new venues planned for 2022 The Legal Committee includes replace half of their members. MOSCOW: Global pow- FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. The stadium, which captures the essence of the traditional dhow, can Egypt, Palestine, Sudan (Arab QNA ers and Iran are close to a seat 40,000. The stadium will be ready by 2018. More stories and pictures on pages 25 & 28 preliminary deal to rein in Tehran’s nuclear programme and should not pass up a “very good chance” to clinch it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks Teary Tendulkar walks into retirement broadcast yesterday. His upbeat comments in a tel- MUMBAI: India crushed West Indies the stumps of No.11 Shane Shillingford even though Tendulkar has just turned a evision interview came a day after by an innings and 126 runs on the and the crowd at the Wankhede erupted former India cricketer. It was the occa- a senior US official said it was third day of the second Test to give in joy. Moments later gloom descended sion to celebrate a 24-year career that possible a deal could be reached a fitting farewell to cricket legend at Wankhede Stadium as fans realised it touched many lives. when negotiators meet in Geneva Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) playing will indeed be the last time Tendulkar will The giant screen flickered “legends from November 20. in his farewell and 200th Test at the be seen playing an international cricket never end” and the TV cameras soon Six nations negotiating with Wankhede Stadium here yesterday. match. panned on his family. His wife Anjali Iran hope the talks can produce Spinner Pragyan Ojha picked up Tendulkar, 40, rushed from the deep, and daughter Sara were emotional. Son an agreement that would be the another five wickets to go along with a where he was fielding and grabbed the Arjun, who was a ball boy for the match, first step towards a comprehen- similar tally in the first innings to set up stumps. The entire Indian team lined up patted his elder sister Sara. In a lengthy sive deal to end a decade-long India’s win that was quickly forgotten as on both sides of the pitch as Tendulkar and touching speech at the presentation standoff with Tehran and pro- home fans saw a teary Tendulkar walk walked down the track. He took off his ceremony, Tendulkar thanked his family, vide assurances it will not build into his retirement. hat and waved at the crowd, who were friend, team-mates across two decades nuclear weapons. The moment of truth came at 11.47am chanting his name. for their support. THE PENINSULA AGENCIES when pacer Mohammed Shami knocked For all it was a moment to remember See also pages 22, 23 SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Helping Philippines and Somalia QRC service to HMC raises help Filipinos find kith, kin awareness on DOHA: The Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has launched a new serv- ice to assist Filipino expatri- ates here to trace their friends and relatives who went missing in the catastrophic Typhoon radiography Haiyan. The international tracing serv- ice is being launched in association ‘Wakra Hospital has best equipment’ with the Philippine embassy in Qatar and the Philippine National Red Cross. DOHA: In recognition of World fluoroscopy to check the diges- Filipinos here who are still Radiography Day, Hamad tive system, CT scans to create awaiting information about their Medical Corporation (HMC) is cross-sectional images of the dear and near ones hit by the spreading awareness about the bones and soft tissue in the body, typhoon can access this service by important role of radiography MRI’s to build a 2D or 3D map of visiting the QRC headquarters in in medicine. the body’s tissue and angiography, Doha. They are required to fill up a Dr Mahmoud Heidous, Head of which takes images of blood ves- form providing all available infor- the Radiology Department at Al sels. Radiotherapy is also used to mation about the missing ones. Wakra Hospital, says Al Wakra treat cancer, which is a special This data will be forwarded to the Hospital offers the most advanced treatment available at HMC’s Philippine National Red Cross and diagnostic radiography equipment National Center for Cancer Care international agencies working in and is providing a service that and Research. search and rescue operations in residents of Al Wakra, and the “Here at Al Wakra Hospital the typhoon-hit areas. surrounding communities, once we have the most advanced diag- Saleh Al Mohannadi, QRC’s had to travel to Doha for. nostic radiography equipment Secretary-General, said the new “Since the beginning of this to meet the needs of the grow- service adds to the organisation’s year the Radiology Department ing population. Our services have The Secretary General of Qatar Red Crescent, Dr Mohammed Ghanem Al Ali Al Madeed (centre), at a media ongoing programmes to support at Al Wakra Hospital has served reduced the waiting time for chil- briefing to announce the ‘Qatar Solidarity Day with the people of Somalia and Philippines’ at the Diplomatic victims of Typhoon Haiyan. He more than 20,000 patients,” said dren requiring anaesthesia dur- Club yesterday. With him are the Ambassador of the Philippines Crescente R Relacion (left) and Ambassador said all information will be kept Dr Heidous. ing MRI’s by taking cases from confidential. THE PENINSULA to Somalia Omar Idris. SALIM MATRAMKOT Dr Heidous says radiogra- Hamad General Hospital’s long phers are an important part of waiting list,” says Dr Heidous. the healthcare team, adding that Al Wakra Hospital is also plan- the imaging radiography provides ning to provide mammography allows for high accuracy and pre- services for breast cancer screen- cision in both diagnosis and treat- ing in the near future. Justice Minister attends ‘Bangkok Official: Upper air pressure ment plans. “Many people don't “We have all the facilities and know what a radiographer does. we are in the process of increas- causing unstable weather If you have an accident and go to ing our manpower. Our plans to Dialogue on Rule of Law’ forum hospital, the chances are that you further expand and recruit more Continued from page 1 will see a diagnostic radiographer. healthcare professionals will fur- BANGKOK: Deputising for Prime of achieving the goals of the UN. During Talking about the cause of the unstable weather, the They produce images that are ther support our goal of meeting Minister and Interior Minister H E the dialogue activities, the Minister of official said: “The trough of pressure in the upper air used to diagnose injury or disease, the needs of the population in the Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Justice met with Princess Bajrakitaaabha level extending from Iran, might lead to the formation and radiography is also used ther- future,” added Dr Heidous. Al Thani, the Minister of Justice Dr Mahidol, the President of the Conference, of clouds and strong winds.” apeutically during image-guided, World Radiography Day is cel- Hassan Lahdan Saqr Al Mohannadi has as well as Prime Minister of Thailand Asked about the weather report that said it would minimal invasive procedures, like ebrated every year on November participated in a security conference in Yingluck Shinawatra, and conveyed the rain last Thursday, he said that the report did not biopsies and giving injections for 8. The Day marks the anniver- Thailand. greetings of the Qatari Prime Minister specify the day on which it would rain. “The report nerve blocking in the spine and sary of the discovery of X-rays Titled ‘Bangkok Dialogue on the Rule of and Interior Minister, expressing his said the weather will be unstable, and we know that joints,” said Dr Heidous. by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen the Law: Investment in Rule of the Law, thanks and gratitude to the government of there were light rains in the North-Eastern part of the Diagnostic radiology includes in 1895. Radiologists around the Justice and Security for the post 2015,’ the Thailand for hosting the dialogue, stress- county and the middle of the sea.” The Department X-rays that provides images of world recognise the day by rais- conference kicked off in Bangkok earlier ing Qatar’s readiness to host the upcom- has forecast minimum temperature at 21 degrees the bones, ultrasound to moni- ing awareness about radiographic on Friday. The significance of the partici- ing United Nations Conference on “Crime Celsius today, while the maximum temperature could tor unborn babies and diagnose imaging and therapy. pation reflects Qatar’s firm belief in the Prevention and Criminal Justice” slated reach 28 degrees Celsius. The wind is expected to be problems in organs, like the liver, THE PENINSULA principle of rule of the law and its quest for Doha in April 2015. QNA northeasterly to southeasterly. THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

Congo president in Doha EQ’s Oqood US will not offers cheap legal services abandon Gulf to SMEs DOHA: Enterprise Qatar (EQ) is set to launch their latest ini- tiative, ‘Oqood’, which offers 70 states: Envoy percent subsidised legal serv- ices to the entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar, said a state- Frank Wisner takes part in QU event ment yesterday. ‘Oqood’ is EQ’s second ini- DOHA: A senior US diplomat OVERCOME MISTRUST tiative, dedicated to small and said during his visit to Doha medium-sized businesses, under that the US will not abandon its US and Iran are now the umbrella of ‘Istishara’ pro- commitments and obligations trying to overcome the gramme which previously towards the Gulf countries and launched the consultancy serv- its allies. mistrust which has ices ‘Jadwa’. The US has major national and developed between The ‘Oqood’ services target two core interests in the Middle East the two countries over main categories - entrepreneurs region in terms of hydrocarbon the past few decades in the idea stage and SMEs. EQ products, the Palestinian-Israeli will provide 70 percent subsidies question and the need to provide on many issues. This to higher legal services, whereas support for nations seeking politi- mistrust must be the applicants will express their cal balance and economic growth, addressed to ensure that commitment by covering the the former US Ambassador in Iran maintains a peaceful remaining 30 percent. The pro- Egypt, Frank Wisner, said. gramme will provide a range of He was speaking about the nuclear programme legal services needed to start US foreign policy in Syria, Egypt and capabilities. The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada welcoming President of the Republic of operations, which include the reg- and Iran in an event hosted by Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso at the Doha International Airport yesterday. Qatar’s Non-Resident Ambassador istration of intellectual property the Department of International in Congo Abdulrahman Ali Al Kubaisi and Congo’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Qatar Rafael Malonga were rights, trademarks, and writing Affairs at Qatar University’s are now trying to overcome the also present. contracts and agreements. College of Arts and Sciences. mistrust which has developed EQ’s CEO, Abdulaziz Al A panel of international policy between the two countries over Khalifa, said: "Oqood will pro- experts provided commentary on the past few decades on many vide the legal framework for Wisner’s remarks, including Dr issues. This mistrust must be Qatari entrepreneurs and SMEs Husam Mohammad from Qatar addressed to ensure that Iran Qatar data in top global cancer report to reduce the risk associated University, Dr Mehran Kamrava maintains a peaceful nuclear pro- with establishing their busi- of Georgetown University, and Dr gramme and capabilities. DOHA: The International from 2003 to 2007. The total five years and compiles the lat- ness. Assistance will be offered Ibrahim Sharqieh of Brookings Wisner also said Egypt had Agency for Research on Cancer number of cancer cases in the est global cancer incidence rates with regards to the protection Institute. been a good strategic partner for (IARC) functioning under the Qatari population during the by cancer site and geographical of intellectual property rights to Wisner, who is now a Foreign many years and it is one of the World Health Organisation period has been put at 895. Those distribution. It includes data from the project ideas and organising Affairs Advisor in the US Law US political pillars in the Middle (WHO) has released the ‘Cancer affected included 477 women and 290 cancer registries worldwide. framework of internal work with Firm Patton Boggs, said that East region. Incidence in Five Continents, 418 men. The SCH said yester- The publication allows health employees and externally with this was a critical time not only “There have been two revo- Volume X’ (CI5-X) report which day that Qatar’s inclusion in this organisations around the world various commercial and regula- in the Middle East, but in the lutions: one that overthrew for the first time includes can- significant publication indicated to understand and monitor the tory parties to ensure continuous world, especially with the rise of Mubarak and the second over- cer data from Qatar. the high quality data collection, burden of cancer locally, region- growth and sustainability". Arab revolutions. Such changes threw Mursi. But the second one Qatar is one of the few coun- and the considerable attention ally and globally. Applying to the ‘Oqood’ serv- have had tremendous impacts on was unclear in terms of inter- tries in the region to have can- given to provide accurate and Qatar recently joined the ices requires few simple steps social, economic, and political life national criteria and standards. cer data accepted by the WHO, comprehensive data. SCH lauded IARC-WHO to be the first GCC through an online application in the Mena region, which then Some people believe that it was the Supreme Council of Health the commitment and hard work state to join the agency. Qatar is process on EQ’s website: www. impacts the US and the world at a kind of military ‘coup’, which is (SCH) said yesterday. The report of the cancer registry team based the 24th member of the agency eq.gov.qa, by calling 4012 5000 or large. of concern to the US.” includes data about incidence of at Hamad Medical Corporation. established in 1965. via email: [email protected] He said that the US and Iran THE PENINSULA various types of cancer in Qatar This report is released every THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA HMC workshop helps kids deal with illnesses and treatment DOHA: Helping young patients “This is an important part of process,” Dr Al Hajiri said. HMC deal with their illnesses and the treatment and recovery proc- is the principal public healthcare treatment through art and play ess for children and is an inno- provider for the State of Qatar. was discussed at a recent work- vative way for them to deal with The Corporation manages eight shop held by Hamad Medical the stress of their illness or condi- hospitals along with further spe- Corporation (HMC), in collab- tion,” Al Kulaifi said. cialist clinical, educational and oration with Qatar Museums She said the workshop was research facilities, and is grow- Authority and Sheik Eid the second one facilitated by ing in capacity each year around Charitable Society. HMC in the use of art therapy the diverse needs of the evolving The workshop was led by in the recovery process and population. Italian artist, Marianne Hilman Hamad would continue to work The Corporation was the first and focused on how to encourage with community partners to public healthcare system outside children to use art and craft to develop similar events. Children’s the United States to achieve Joint express themselves. Programmes Coordinator at Commission International (JCI) This kind of creative activity HMC, Fatima Jassim, said there accreditation for all hospitals can help ease the stress of ill- were many similar activities simultaneously. JCI accredita- ness and treatment and enables used by clinicians, nurses, social tion is based on quality and safety them to express themselves and worker and others dealing with across all clinical and manage- what they are going through. sick children which have become ment functions. Physicians, social workers, nurses, an integral part of their treat- HMC is also the first hospi- children and parents attended the ment and recovery. tal system in the Middle East to special workshop. Head of the Medical Unit at achieve institutional accreditation Head of Corporate Social Sheik Eid Charitable Society, from the Accreditation Council Responsibility at HMC, Aisha Dr Mazin Al Hajiri, stressed the of Graduate Medical Education Al Khulaifi, who coordinated the importance of recognizing the - International (ACGME-I), workshop, said the event was psychological aspect of treating which demonstrates excellence aimed at equipping those who young patients. “Children defi- in the way medical graduates are work with younger patients with nitely benefit from events and trained through residency, intern- ways to help children cope with activities like this as they boost ship and fellowship programmes. their illnesses. morale and aids the recovery THE PENINSULA

Officials and children who took part in the workshop. SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QA Cargo signs deal to sponsor transport expo Second edition of conference from November 26

DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo the key sectors of the economy. the event in highlighting the role has signed an agreement with Ogiermann also said such events of Qatari, Gulf, and international Al Baida Group for the dia- provide opportunities for impor- groups and organisations in the mond sponsorship of TRANS4, tant actors in the region and transport, shipping, and logistics the second edition of the Qatar beyond, to cut short time and sector, and shedding light on stra- International Exhibition for distance, and enrich their expe- tegic plans in Qatar related to the Transport and Logistics, which rience and knowledge in the pres- industry. Al Misnad said a large will be held from November 26 ence of a large number of industry number of leading companies will to 28 under the patronage of the experts and firms. participate in the expo. Prime Minister and Interior Ali Abdul Latif Al Misnad The event represents an open Chief Employee and Development Officer, Erhama Al Kaabi, receiving the ‘Emirates Energy Award 2013’. Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah praised Qatar Airways Cargo’s space to exchange ideas on the bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. diamond sponsorship of the event, transport, shipping, and logistics The agreement was signed noting the company’s prominent sector, where the workshops and RasGas headquarters bags UAE energy award by Chief Officer Cargo of position in the air cargo sector, panel discussions are set to focus Qatar Airways Cargo, Ulrich particularly after its recent addi- on: Rail projects and related sec- DOHA: Leading LNG pro- recently by the Dubai Supreme across the Middle East and North Ogiermann, and Chairman of Al tion of three new airplanes to its tors, railway projects in Qatar ducer, RasGas Company Council of Energy under the Africa. “The award is a source of Baida Group, Engineer Ali Abdul fleet, which he said was proof of and Gulf Cooperation Council Limited (RasGas) has bagged patronage of Sheikh Mohammed great pride, as it confirms RasGas’ Latif Al Misnad. the Qatar Airways Cargo’s dyna- countries, the new airport and the ‘Emirates Energy Award bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice position as a regional pacesetter Ogiermann said exhibitions mism and drive for growth. the future of the aviation indus- 2013’ for adopting environment- President and Prime Minister of for the adoption of sustainable and conferences dedicated to The Chairman of Al Baida try, road transport networks, friendly and cost efficient tech- the UAE, said a press statement. design practices implemented transport and logistics such as Group pointed out that the event maritime transport and related nologies in its headquarters RasGas won the award for through practical and cost effec- TRANS4 are important as they provides many opportunities, as services, shipping and logistics building. its headquarters building in tive green building technolo- provide an opportunity for deci- it attracts international com- - supplies and supply industries Being a regional pacesetter for the category of Public Sector gies,” said Ali Al Marri, RasGas’ sion makers to examine the lat- panies specialised in transport, and security systems for trans- energy efficiency, the company Undertakings. Entries included Facilities Management Manager. est technologies and trends in railway, shipping, and logistics, port and logistics. was awarded at an event organised institutions and projects from THE PENINSULA the transport industry, one of and stressed the importance of THE PENINSULA

Officials of Qatargas and Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services during the ceremony. Qatargas supports RAF Syria relief project

DOHA: Qatargas has made a donation to Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) in support of its Syrian relief cam- paign, titled “Ghouta Appeals for Help.” The donation included funds raised at its 15th annual Golf Open, apart from an additional Qatargas contribution. The donation was handed over by Public Relations Manager at Qatargas, Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, to Executive Director at RAF, Dr Mohammed Salah Ibrahim. Ghouta is a green agricultural belt surrounding the city of Damascus in the south and east with a total popula- tion of 1.5 million. It is under siege by the government forces and the people are facing a severe humanitarian crisis. RAF campaign aims to deliver various kinds of aid including food, clothes and medicines to the affected people in Ghouta. Commenting on Qatargas support to this cause, Al Naimi, said Qatargas was pleased to support RAF for their Syrian relief project that is aimed at delivering urgent humanitarian aid to the Syrian people. He said it’s a legacy for Qatargas to support communities around the world who need various kinds of assistance. “I thank the Qatargas management and all those who have come forward to donate generously for this cause. Qatargas is glad to be able to support various activi- ties of RAF Charity as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme that seeks to achieve social development of communities both within Qatar and abroad.” Qatargas held its annual Golf Open this year at the Doha Golf Club which attracted many professional and amateur players and visitors. The second batch of pro- ceeds from the two days’ charity sale at the tournament, plus an additional contribution from Qatargas, has gone to RAF. Commenting on the support from Qatargas, Dr Mohammed Salah Ibrahim said: “We are thankful to Qatargas for their continuous interest in activities of Qatar Charity and its constant support for our different projects and initiatives. We value this support as a true model for the corporate world to follow and hope that more organisations would come forward to support us or rather enable us to support people around the world. Our commitment is to help create a better life for all hapless people around the world.” THE PENINSULA

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Turkish move on Brotherhood China missile deal not final DUBAI: The head of the Turkish air force said yesterday offers talks his country’s decision to buy a $3.4bn missile defence system from a Chinese company was not final, and could still change. General Akin Ozturk, com- mander of the Turkish Air Force, to end crisis also said he did not see any link- age between Turkey’s interest in buying F-35 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp and the Proposal unconditional, says coalition missile defence procurement. Asked at the Dubai CAIRO: An Islamist coalition millions of protesters who called International Air Chiefs led by the Muslim Brotherhood for Mursi’s ouster, Youssef said. Conference about US concerns yesterday offered negotiations “We want a democratic solution, that the Chinese system would to end the deadly tumult since and it does not necessarily mean not be interoperable with those Egyptian president Mohammed we have to be in power,” he added. of Nato members, Ozturk said, Mursi’s overthrow, with- Asked if the coalition would “This is not the last position of out explicitly insisting on his insist on Mursi’s return to office, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of Iraqi Kurdistan Masoud Barzani (right) attend a Turkey. It may change.” reinstatement. he replied: “We don’t want to get ceremony with Erdogan’s wife Emine in Diyarbakir yesterday. Turkey announced in The coalition “calls on all ahead of ourselves.” September it had chosen China’s revolutionary forces and politi- A senior member of the FD-2000 long-range air and cal parties and patriotic figures Brotherhood’s Freedom and missile defense system against to enter a deep dialogue on exit- Justice Party (FJP) said the state- Erdogan, Kurdish leader talk peace rival offers from Franco/Italian ing the current crisis,” it said in ment did not mean the Islamists Eurosam SAMP/T and Raytheon. a statement. dropped their demand on Mursi’s DIYARBAKIR: Turkey’s been able to tear each other attacked, allegedly by PKK rebels It said China offered the most The proposal comes after more reinstatement, but were open to prime minister welcomed the apart? Turks and Kurds should no in the southeastern Nusaybin dis- competitive terms and would than 1,000 people, mostly Mursi discussing how he could constitu- leader of Iraq’s autonomous longer tear each other apart,” he trict on the Syrian border. allow co-production in Turkey, supporters, were killed in clashes tionally resign. north to his country’s own said in a half-hour speech, calling Thousands of rebels remain but the decision caused alarm with police and thousands more “The range is there and there Kurdish-dominated territory for an end to a conflict that has holed up in the autonomous in Nato countries worried about arrested following his overthrow are disagreeing visions,” he said, for the first time yesterday, in claimed some 45,000 lives. north of Iraq, using the region — China’s growing clout. by the military on July 3. adding some insist Mursi must a visit designed to kick-start a Standing by his side was which is under Barzani’s control Secretary of State John Kerry The coalition, which has organ- complete his term, while others stalled peace process. Barzani, whose influence among — as a springboard for attacks on and other US government offi- ised weekly protests despite the would accept he resign imme- Tens of thousands of Kurds Turkey’s Kurds Ankara hopes will Turkish targets. cials raised concerns after crackdown, insisted in its state- diately and give his powers to a turned out to watch Prime bring them back to the negotiat- But Barzani said that Kurds Ankara’s choice of the missile ment on keeping up “peaceful prime minister. Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ing table. should use non-violent means to defense system built by China opposition”, but said it wanted a “As for the details, if they are greet Iraqi Kurdish leader “I ask, on behalf of my Kurdish gain the homeland they believe Precision Machinery Import “consensus for the public good of in accordance with legitimacy and Massud Barzani in the Kurdish and Turkish brothers, that the they deserve. and Export Corp, a firm that is the country”. the constitution, the (solution) heartland of Diyarbakir in south- peace process is supported,” said “Having our own state is the under US sanctions for violating Much of the Brotherhood’s would be okay,” said the official, eastern Turkey. Barzani. natural right of the Kurdish peo- the Iran, North Korea and Syria leadership has been put on trial, who requested anonymity. Barzani has visited the capi- Jailed PKK leader Abdullah ple, but that cannot be achieved Nonproliferation Act. including Mursi himself. The talks proposed yesterday tal of Ankara many times but Ocalan called a landmark cease- through violence,” he said. Ozturk said after his speech “We have no conditions, and were aimed at political parties, Saturday’s meeting was described fire in March but progress in the Turkey’s “Kurdish question” has at the conference that he did not neither should they,” Imam he added. by Erdogan as “historic” and a peace process has since stalled. been a thorn in Ankara’s side since see any link between a pending Youssef, a leader of the Islamist “We can have a conversation “crowning moment” in overcom- His fighters suspended a promised the modern republic was founded decision on Turkey’s participation coalition member the Asala party, with the coup authorities, but only ing a three-decade conflict with withdrawal from Turkish soil in in 1923 with a constitution that in the F-35 fighter programme, said. if they accept the framework.” the banned Kurdistan Workers’ September, accusing Ankara of failed to recognise its Kurdish involving Lockheed Martin Corp, But he said the talks must lead The coalition statement said Party (PKK). failing to fully deliver on promises population as a separate minority. and the missile procurement. to a “democratic” solution, and Islamist prisoners must be Addressing the huge crowd, to give the minority group greater The Kurds, a distinct Sunni He said Turkey was poised to the coalition wanted them to start released and Islamist broadcast- Erdogan said: “The peace process rights. Muslim people, make up an esti- decided in December or January within two weeks. ers closed after Mursi’s overthrow will progress with the support of The Turkish army reported on mated 20 percent of Turkey’s about an initial purchase of two The Islamists were prepared must be reopened. my brothers in Diyarbakir.” Friday that one of its convoys had population or around 15 million. F-35 fighter jets. to respect the demands of the AFP “How have Turks and Kurds for the first time in months been AFP REUTERS

Bouteflika nominated for fourth term ALGIERS: Algeria’s 76-year-old “The choice was a natural one term in office,” Saidani said. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika given the positive assessment” Several members of the FLN was yesterday designated his of his three terms as Algerian central committee boycotted yes- party’s candidate in the 2014 head of state, FLN head Ammar terday’s meeting. presidential election, despite Saidani said in a speech at yester- They called it illegal because of having been largely unseen for day’s meeting. Saidani’s controversial election months because of health woes. Bouteflika has not himself spo- as chief at an August meeting in Bouteflika, in power since ken of being a candidate in 2014. which only some 273 out of 340 1999, returned home in July after A limit on the number of con- members of the central commit- nearly three months in France secutive presidential terms was tee were present. recovering from a mini-stroke, removed by a constitutional Saidani said 288 members of and presided over a cabinet meet- amendment in November 2008, the central committee attended ing on September 29 for the first allowing Bouteflika to stand for yesterday’s meeting. time this year. a third term in office. The gathering also urged Yesterday’s announcement was On Saturday, Saidani insisted Bouteflika to speedily revise made by Bouteflika’s National that the FLN decision to propose the constitution to consolidate Liberation Front (FLN), which Bouteflika as its candidate in next reforms announced in April 2011 has 208 seats in the 462-seat year’s election was constitutional. to head off any spillover of Arab national assembly. “The former US president Spring violence. “The central committee has Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected Those reforms were seen by the chosen the president of the four times, and he was in a wheel- opposition as timid at best. party, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, to be chair,” he said. Bouteflika is seen by many the FLN candidate in the next “Mr Bouteflika’s period of con- Algerians as a father figure who presidential election,” said a party valescence, which is coming to an helped end the civil war that killed statement issued after a meeting end, does not legally prevent our at least 150,000 people from 1992. in the capital. president from seeking a fourth AFP

4 policemen killed in Iraq attacks China to build power BAGHDAD: A series of attacks plants in Yemen in Baghdad and north Iraq left four policemen dead and a dozen SANAA: China will build power at the Yemeni Transportation people wounded yesterday, in plants in Yemen with total out- Ministry said. the latest in a months-long put capacity of 5,000 megawatts Yemen, the Arab world’s poor- surge in nationwide bloodshed. and expand the country’s main est country and neighbour to the The spike in violence, which container ports, the Yemeni world’s top oil exporter, Saudi has left more than 5,600 people president said after his return Arabia, relies heavily on its sea dead so far this year, has forced from a visit to China, state news lanes for trade. Iraq to appeal for international agency Saba reported. Aden is Yemen’s biggest port help to combat militancy with just Saba news agency cited Yemeni and one of the largest natural months to go before its first gen- President Abd-Rabbu Mansour harbours in the world. Other eral election in four years. Hadi as saying late on Friday that terminals serving Yemen include Yesterday’s violence targeted he has agreed with his Chinese Mokha on the Red Sea. police in the capital and the main counterpart during the visit to The impoverished southern northern city of Mosul. “work to set up power plants... Arabian peninsula country is In Baghdad, two separate bomb- using gas and coal and with pro- struggling to tame an insurgency ings targeting police patrols killed duction capacity that will reach and rebuild its economy after three policemen and wounded 11 5,000 MW.” years of conflict. other people, security and medical A government official, who It suffers from acute power officials said. asked not to be named, said China shortages with daily outages. And in Mosul, militants opened will be building two power plants. Yemeni tribesmen and Al Qaeda- fire on a police checkpoint, kill- China will also work to expand linked militants frequently attack ing one policeman and wounding two container ports in the south- oil pipelines and power lines. another. ern cities of Aden and Mokha at In September, an attack by The unrest is the latest in a a total cost of $508m, the agency tribesmen on power lines have protracted surge in attacks that cited Hadi as saying. caused a widespread blackout in has pushed violence to its highest The projects will be funded Yemen, including in the capital level since 2008. through a soft loan from the Sanaa. AFP Chinese government, an official REUTERS SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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ORMER Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is in the news again —for the umpteenth time — on this occasion for rocking the government. The Center-Right Fcoalition of the philandering Italian leader pulled out of Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s government yesterday. In Texas courtroom, a battle However, the ruling combine would not go down with the withdrawal of support by an imperious Berlusconi as he doesn’t have the numbers on his side. The controversial Italian leader yesterday renamed his resumes over race People of Freedom Party as Forza Italia, the name by which his political movement was known earlier. This comes in the BY JOAN BISKUPIC race-neutral methods of diversifying its three- judge panel, which previously had wake of a leader breaking ranks with the Centre-right group student body. Any kind of discrimina- ruled unanimously in favour of the univer- to form his own party on Friday. Interior Minister Angelino ast June the US Supreme Court tion on the basis of race — even when sity, might splinter. Judge Emilio Garza, Alfano’s walking out of the People of Freedom Party derailed faced a question it has wres- minorities benefit — faces a high bar an appointee of Republican President billionaire Berlusconi’s chances of bringing down the Centre- tled with repeatedly for more under the US Constitution. George H W Bush, appeared sympathetic Left government ruling the economically-troubled state. Lthan a generation: When may Garre said the university already had to Rein’s claim that the university cannot universities consider a student’s race in offered sufficient evidence. In fact, he justify using race in its decisions. Berlusconi faces an imminent ouster from parliament over making admissions decisions? said, it had demonstrated that percent- Garza repeated a remark made the numerous court cases he is saddled with. He has been The justices did not provide an ages of minority freshmen had dropped by Chief Justice John Roberts at the convicted of tax fraud and graft, besides courting controversy answer. Instead they returned the case, during a period of several years when Supreme Court last year that the uni- for holding drug-fuelled parties and womanising. The tycoon’s Fisher v University of Texas at Austin, the admissions office stopped consider- versity had failed to specify how many troubles have been compounded by a nation in an economic to the lower court that had previously ing race. “African-Americans suffered minorities provided sufficient diversity. freefall. Many Italians have taken to disliking the leader who upheld a University of Texas affirmative considerably,” Garre said. In legal parlance, that is called “critical action programme. They instructed it to The University of Texas now admits mass,” and an overriding dilemma for the often shoots from the hip. He is on record shooting off his rule on whether the university had ade- most of its freshmen through a “Top university has been how to define that mouth on subjects from government relief in the aftermath of a quately considered other methods that Ten Percent” programme that auto- concept without hard-and-fast num- natural disaster to his wayward lifestyle. did not use race, such as those more matically accepts high school seniors bers that could become unlawful quotas. The British Queen is known focused on family income, in its efforts in roughly the top 10 percent of their Garre said that rather than putting a Italian leader to have made no secret of her to diversify the student body. class. The rest are evaluated on factors number on it, the university was seeking displeasure when the impetuous On Wednesday, that include race, socio-economic sta- an atmosphere that ensures that minori- Berlusconi just a mile south tus, hardships at home and disability. ties do not feel racially isolated. withdrawing Berlusconi raised his voice at a photo of the sprawling Of the current freshman class of 7,200 Judge Patrick Higginbotham, an shoot of leaders at an international flagship cam- students, about 5 percent are black, 23 appointee of Republican President support from meeting. Whether whispering in pus here, the US percent Hispanic and 43 percent white, Ronald Reagan, implicitly defended the government former French President Nicolas The ruling has Court of Appeals university officials said. the university. He pointed to the top 10 Sarkozy’s ears or sporting a bandana for the 5th Circuit Behind Rein and his team sat a percent programme as a race-neutral is another been interpreted once more became young white woman with long straw- method of attracting more minorities, after a hair grafting operation, the by supporters ground zero for a berry blonde hair in whose name the since it draws in students from urban instance of his enfant terrible has found it hard to crucial battle over case was being fought. Six years ago, high schools. He suggested the univer- irresponsible avoid the limelight for the wrong of affirmative race. And again Abigail Fisher filed a lawsuit claiming sity should “get credit” for employ- ways. reasons. action, including it seemed that she had been denied admission in favour ing that programme along with racial “I am without doubt the person the opponents of of lesser-qualified minorities. considerations. who’s been the most persecuted President affirmative action Now 23 years old, she graduated from The third judge, Carolyn Dineen King, could lose at this Louisiana State University last year appointed by President Jimmy Carter, in the entire history of the world and the history of man,” Barack Obama’s level — poten- and is working as a financial analyst in a Democrat, offered little clue in her he said once, about his travails. Recently, he riled the Jewish administration, tially sending the Austin. She no longer stands to ben- few questions as to whether she might community in Italy by saying that his children felt like Jews deeply fraught efit directly from the case but says she reverse her prior vote for the policy. persecuted during the Holocaust. The 76-year old former prime as making no issue back up wants to help others who would follow A decision is expected within sev- minister of the European industrial powerhouse known for its change in the to the Supreme her. Beside Fisher were her parents and eral months. If a majority favours the design prowess and luxury labels has survived an unrelenting Court. Just as the true catalyst of the case, Edward University of Texas, it is likely Fisher’s status quo. they did last year Blum, a conservative advocate opposed lawyers will appeal, and the dispute will opposition against him. He was forced to resign from the post of at the high court, to affirmative action. Blum, a friend of be back at the US Supreme Court in a prime minister in 2011 after support waned in parliament. two lawyers from Fisher’s father, launched the case after year or two. It is also possible that the Though the tycoon with a fortune of $9bn scoffs at powerful Washington firms squared off. looking for a situation that might win court would send the case back down yet the prosecution and judiciary of his country for targeting Bert Rein, whose fee was largely cov- over a conservative Supreme Court, another level, to a US trial court, to col- him unfairly, he needs to rein in his bluster and behave ered by a conservative group, challenged persuading her to sue and hiring Rein lect more evidence from the university. the university’s admissions policy. Greg to represent her. The ruling has been interpreted by more responsibly. It is high time he realised the value of a Garre, hired by the public university, Among the 100 other spectators sat supporters of affirmative action, includ- controversy-free existence. Berlusconi is soon likely to serve defended it. “If you’re going to use race Reva Davis and three other leaders of ing President Barack Obama’s admin- a prison sentence, but because of his advanced age, the court as a tool,” Rein said after he stepped the university’s Black Student Alliance, istration, as making no change in the is most likely to commute it to a house arrest. It would do to the podium, “then you have certain attired in black, green-lettered BSA status quo. Under Supreme Court rul- Berlusconi good to realise near the tapering end of his political obligations that have to be met.” shirts. They were in reserved seats ings tracing back 35 years, race may be career that the controversies sparked by him do more damage He said the university would have near the elevated bench. During an considered among many traits in admis- to offer more evidence that it tried hour of arguments, it appeared that the sions decisions. REUTERS to Italy than his person• The other side Quote of Pipeline ambiguity: Honouring commitments the day INANCE Minister Ishaq Dar’s Clarity is needed on the issue; that options. Pakistan may have consider- not wanting to finance the project. The assertion on Wednesday that would only be fair to Iran — and the able coal reserves, but it has done little fact remains that while Iran has com- Tehran was backing out of millions of Pakistanis who for some to exploit these and seems to have few pleted its side of the pipeline, Pakistan Fthe Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline years now have been in the throes of a intentions of doing so at the moment. has still to begin construction at its end. It’s very difficult project by not giving Pakistan funds to major energy crunch. Our gas reserves, meanwhile, are dwin- Asking Iran to provide finances for the to think you can proceed with the project has confused The fact of the matter is that, politi- dling and this means we need to import pipeline comes across as a stalling tac- matters even more. Just a day earlier, cal considerations aside, the shortage the resource to keep the country’s eco- tic, and it is Pakistan that must focus remain allies in Water and Power Minister Khawaja of gas and electricity has become an nomic engines running. on raising these. Meanwhile, the US parliament and Asif said, during his visit to the US to unfortunate part of life in Pakistan, As Khawaja Asif pointed out in and those in the world community who attend a meeting on Pakistan’s energy hence the state needs to grab hold of Washington, since a contract has oppose the project must understand above all seated needs, that completing the project was any feasible opportunity that presents been signed with Tehran, Islamabad Pakistan’s predicament and not create at the same table a “contractual obligation”. It is indeed. itself to help it address the country’s is under obligation to see it through; any obstructions in the pipeline’s com- But Islamabad’s hemming and hawing energy woes. Oil is expensive, as is or else, it should be ready to face the pletion. For its part, Islamabad needs in cabinet with — the result of US (and Saudi) pressure alternative energy, which also gener- consequences which will go beyond to take a clear, bold position on the someone who wants to not go ahead with the project and ates low output. Where viable power monetary penalties and extend to a pipeline and put all ambiguities about the risk of sanctions if it does — has production is concerned, as things worsening of the power situation in the its future to rest. to kill your leader Silvio Berlusconi made the Iranians justifiably impatient. stand, gas and coal are our best country. Mr Ishaq Dar has talked of Iran DAWN politically. Former Italian PM SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Don’t wait for perfect Iran nuclear deal If Washington — rather than Tehran — rejects the deal under consideration, the US will suddenly become the problem, and that could prove disastrous.

BY KENNETH M POLLACK That’s why the Israeli government has been denouncing the proposed deal as e are still a long way a sell-out to Iran and why the Persian from a formal inter- Gulf states have been saying the same national agreement in private. For them, even a theoretical restraining Iran’s possibility is too great a risk. nuclear programme, In international politics, however, a Wbut the contours of a deal — both an deal such as this one cannot be measured interim accord and the final agreement against some theoretical ideal; it can be — are slowly coming together. It won’t be assessed only relative to its real-world perfect, but our worst mistake would be alternatives. There are three possible to make an impossible ideal the enemy alternatives to accepting the deal cur- of a tangible, “good enough” agreement. rently under discussion with Iran, and When negotiations resume in Geneva unfortunately, all are worse courses. between the US, Britain, France, China, The first alternative is to hold out for a Germany and Russia on one side, and better deal, even a perfect one, in which Iran on the other, it seems the two par- Iran would give up every vestige of its ties will concentrate first on sealing an nuclear programme. EU Foreign Affairs Chief Catherine Ashton (second left) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (centre) after nuclear talks interim deal that would freeze Iran’s Those who seem to be advocating this in Geneva last week. nuclear progress in return for some approach, such as Israeli Prime Minister modest relief from sanctions; once that Benjamin Netanyahu, assume that if the Iran as the country refusing to negotiate. problems beyond its borders. This would Iran’s nuclear programme would be happens, negotiators would turn to ham- world rejected Iran’s current overture, we If Washington — rather than Tehran — involve keeping military forces in the gulf unlikely to remain limited. Iran would mering out details of the final, crucial could ratchet up the pressure even more rejects the deal under consideration, the to prevent any Iranian military moves, probably rebuild and retaliate, and we in agreement. and, at some point, Iran would cave and US will suddenly become the problem, maintaining sanctions to keep the regime turn would escalate. We could easily find That final agreement is expected to agree to whatever we wanted. and that could prove disastrous. It would isolated and continuing to employ cov- ourselves in a much larger and longer war cap Iran’s uranium enrichment and halt Is this possible? Sure. And if it hap- embolden Tehran to hold out, rather than ert and cyber operations. It is a sensible than we wanted. its construction of a reactor to harvest pened, it would indeed be a better out- give in. Instead of increasing the pressure policy and more feasible than most of Here, as well, the loss of international plutonium. Moreover, it would bind Iran come. But it is highly unlikely. Iran has on Iran, over time, we would probably see Washington has been willing to consider. support we would suffer from turning with far more intrusive inspections than insisted for more than a decade that it an erosion of the sanctions. Still, there are two important cave- down the deal would undermine our mili- those currently in place (or ever imposed will not give up its nuclear programme Here it is worth remembering Iraq. ats. The first is that it would be easier to tary effort. And given the public uproar on Iran), and it should carry the threat completely. Even the Iranian moder- Once international opinion turned against contain a nonnuclear Iran than a nuclear over the Obama administration’s plans that sanctions could be quickly reimposed ates who support the current proposal the Iraq sanctions in the mid-1990s, they one, and getting a deal now is the best for a limited strike against Syria — a if Iran were ever caught cheating. Thus, demand that the world recognise the unravelled quickly. By 2000, Saddam way to ensure that. Second, contain- much smaller and weaker adversary — it Tehran could not manufacture even a country’s right to a peaceful nuclear pro- Hussein was smuggling billions of dollars in ment would also suffer significantly if seems hard to imagine that the American crude nuclear weapon quickly, and it gramme. Iran has suffered under severe oil, goods and cash while countries such as international support turned against the people would be ready to sign up for a would be highly likely that the world economic sanctions for at least seven France, Russia, China, Egypt and Turkey sanctions and other measures designed costlier and riskier conflict with Iran. would know about it long before such a years, and its leaders contend that they ignored UN Security Council resolutions — to pressure Iran. And again, by turning We don’t know if Iran will accept the weapon were ready. will bear them for much longer if they are the resolutions France, Russia and China down a deal that most of the world con- deal, and we should not agree to any- If we can get it, such a final deal should not granted this minimum concession. had voted for. What we found then, and siders reasonable, the US would probably thing just because the Iranians consider be more than adequate to remove the Moreover, it is crucial to recognise how as we would probably find now with Iran, shift international opinion from our side it acceptable. But if Tehran is willing to Iranian nuclear programme as a source the international environment would is that once international opinion turns to the Iranians. give up all but a minimal enrichment of fear and instability in the Middle East. probably change if the US and its allies against sanctions, trying to enforce them The final alternative to the current capability, if it accepts comprehensive Of course, it still wouldn’t be perfect. rejected the deal now being debated. The means fighting with your allies and trade proposal is to go to war with Iran — to and intrusive inspections, and if we can It would not eliminate Iran’s nuclear current sanctions against Iran work only partners, rather than the targeted country. destroy its nuclear facilities, overturn be confident that the sanctions would be programme. It would probably allow because they rest on an international That makes sanctions virtually impossible the regime or both. This, too, is a real reimposed if Iran were ever caught cheat- Tehran to continue some enrichment. consensus that Iran has been the recal- to sustain. alternative. However, it is strategically ing, such an agreement would meet our In theory, this residual capability could citrant party in the nuclear impasse. The second alternative would be to problematic and politically unpalat- strategic needs and those of our allies. It become the foundation of a new Iranian Russia, China, India, Brazil and other give up on any deal with Iran and sim- able, perhaps even impossible. Most of may not be perfect, but it would be better drive for nuclear weapons, possibly even key nations have supported and abided ply continue to contain it as we have for the evidence available indicates that a than our other options. And that is the a secret one. by the sanctions because they have seen 34 years, to prevent it from creating “limited” military operation to destroy only real test. WP-BLOOMBERG Fighting for democracy in South Asia Myanmar and its More than one billion voters will choose ongoing abuses leaders of some of BY NANG LAO LIANG WON am a Shan ethnic woman from Myanmar who has been working the most diverse and for human rights and democracy in my homeland for decades. I had the opportunity this year to spend time at the National vibrant countries in the IEndowment for Democracy as a visiting fellow, researching the role of women in Myanmar’s democratic transition. During my time in Washington, I remained in touch with my colleagues in Myanmar and world. areas along the border to keep track of changes that were taking place. While there has been much change in Myanmar over the past two BY NISHA BISWAL years, the glowing talk one hears in Washington is at odds with the reality on the ground. Shan state, where I am from, and other ethnic or the first time in post-colonial his- areas continue to experience intense political and armed conflicts. tory, all of the countries of South Asia Across the country, human rights abuses are rampant, perpetrated are democracies. with impunity. F From Bhutan to Bangladesh, Kabul Activists and even ordinary farmers and villagers have been arrested, to Kathmandu, democratic institutions are beaten and jailed for engaging in nonviolent efforts to challenge mega- taking hold and giving people a voice in how projects such as mining, gas pipelines and dams. Police routinely crack Nepalese line up to receive their voter’s identity card in Kathmandu on Friday. they are governed. But these historic gains down on peaceful demonstrators with excessive force. could be short-lived if troubling trends in some Yet these same authorities are unwilling to stop violence that genu- impending political transitions go unchecked. their right to elect a leader of their choice. This is why the US has actively supported inely threatens Myanmar’s future. Their failure to intervene in attacks Over the next six months, more than one The election on November 16, and then the electoral reform, institution building, parlia- on Myanmar’s minority Muslims — including in Lashio, a beautiful city billion voters across South Asia will choose prompt inauguration of a new president, is mentary strengthening and rule of law across in the heart of northern Shan state — has been especially shocking. leaders of some of the most diverse and vibrant crucial to averting a dangerous setback. The the region. Successful political transitions are Even though I have seen terrible violence in my homeland, I never countries in the world. Coming elections in Maldives’ political leaders and institutions critical for consolidating democratic and eco- expected to see anti-Muslim attacks of the kind that took place in May. India and Afghanistan and successful recent must show they can deliver on the hopes and nomic gains and bringing people out of poverty. Friends, relatives and colleagues talk about an atmosphere of per- elections in Pakistan and Bhutan illustrate the needs of their citizens. Perhaps nowhere will this be more evident than vasive fear. They speculate about the “strangers” and “outsiders” they depth of passion voters across the region have The US and the international community in Afghanistan, where presidential and provin- saw among the mob, people who disappeared after the violence was shown for electoral democracy. call on all political leaders and institutions of cial elections in April 2014 will either support a over. They express dread that such a riot could happen again, anywhere Yet, major setbacks in Bangladesh and the government to act in the interest of the people successful security transition or undermine the and at anytime. They lament a climate of extremism unlike anything Maldives, and worrying signs in Nepal under- and in safeguarding the democratic process. gains of the past decade. in their memories. score just how fragile and vulnerable these One bright spot is Nepal’s November 19 In India next spring, 600 million citizens will As I studied the recent violence more closely, I began seeing a pat- democracies are and why the international elections, where thousands of candidates are embark on one of the world’s largest electoral tern to attacks across Myanmar. First, a woman or girl is brutally community must remain engaged in support- vigorously contesting to replace the country’s processes when they vote in parliamentary attacked or raped by an individual of a different faith. This incident ing democracy in South Asia. Constituent Assembly, disbanded in May 2012. elections. A vigorous and open public debate triggers broader violence by organised “Buddhist” mobs that attack In Bangladesh, as the ruling Awami The reality is that no democracy is immune to is already underway. local Muslims: torching their homes, businesses, schools and places of League Party and the opposition Bangladesh political infighting and partisan politics. With There are successful lessons to be learned worship; beating and killing civilians, including burning them alive; Nationalist Party dispute how to hold con- the recent government shutdown, Americans from each of these countries’ histories and and destroying the social fabric of communities. Security forces stand stitutionally mandated elections this winter, experienced the far-reaching and damaging from the recent election successes in Pakistan by as violence rages. there has been increasing political instability consequences that ensue when politicians are and Bhutan. The key now is for citizens across Myanmar’s leaders, who ignore United Nations resolutions with — with rallies and general strikes that have unwilling to put the good of the country above South Asia to demand a credible, free and fair impunity, have increased their engagement with the outside world, at times turned violent. ideological differences and political partisan- electoral process that validates their voices making an all-out effort through media, diplomacy and peace missions In the Maldives, the island nation is on ship. But ultimately, we also witnessed our and choices in a peaceful manner. At its core, to polish the country’s image. the edge of a political crisis. After weeks of political leaders finding ways to compromise democracy is about protecting the rights of Human rights violators have gotten away with crimes in Myanmar political bickering and dubious stalling tac- to move the country forward. individuals, especially their right to vote and for decades. The people had hope for justice as long as the interna- tics, including a rejection of the first round What happens in South Asia matters to express themselves freely. tional community documented and condemned their abuses. As the of voting, which most observers deemed free the US. Much of the story of the 21st century These are not American values; they are UN General Assembly writes its annual resolution against Myanmar, and fair, the Maldives faces one last chance to will be written in this region. With a sixth of universal values. And the US will continue it must make serious recommendations that accurately reflect the salvage its democracy — with runoff elections the world’s population, a third of the world’s to champion them across South Asia so that realities in my country. this Saturday. Muslims, and 800 million youth under age 30, all societies achieve their full potential — and If countries that long supported our struggle for human rights and Any further delay or derailing of the elec- the choices South Asians make will have sig- enhance the stability and prosperity of their democracy instead decide that the status quo is “good enough” and tions process will thwart the democratic aspi- nificant consequences for the their countries, region and the world. turn a blind eye to ongoing abuses, our dream of justice may never be rations of the Maldivian people and erode the region and the world. REUTERS part of Myanmar’s future. WP-BLOOMBERG SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Syrian army fights for key highway Road may be used to take out chemical weapons BEIRUT: Syrian forces went the capital, said that fighting was authorities have asked for equip- on the offensive yesterday intense in the small highway town ment to help secure convoys. against rebels positioned along a of Qara. Observers expect the next big major highway linking the capi- “There are a large number of battle in Syria to centre on the tal with the coast, rebels said, our fighters stationed along the Qalamoun area, causing a huge a strategic road that is likely road,” he said. exodus of refugees and stirring up to be used to extract chemical Diplomats say Syrian authori- anger in nearby Lebanon as Shia weapons from the country. ties have identified the road north Lebanese Hezbollah fighters take The road passes through the from Damascus towards Homs part in the fighting. mountainous area of Qalamoun, and the coast as the preferred The Syrian Observatory for roughly 50km north of Damascus, route to transport chemical agents Human Rights, a UK-based moni- a region that stretches along the under a US-Russian accord to toring group that uses a network Lebanese border and is one of eliminate them from the country’s of pro- and anti-Assad sources, Syria’s most heavily militarised protracted civil war. said the fighting in Qara and the Members of the Tripoli Rebels Brigade militia set up a checkpoint on a main road in Tajura, 15km from the capital districts. Although the army and civil- nearby town of Nabek was “a sign Tripoli, after foiling attempts by Misrata-based militiamen to advance into the city yesterday. Captain Islam Alloush, spokes- ians use the highway, parts of it that the operation in Qalamoun man for the Army of Islam, the go near rebel-held areas and con- has started.” largest alliance of rebel groups in voys are prone to ambushes. The Observatory head Rami Abdelrahman said that Hezbollah militants were mobilising yester- New clashes in Tripoli; toll 43 Thousands seek refuge in Lebanon day to fight in Qalamoun. BEIRUT: Thousands of Syrian refugees have poured into The Organisation for the TRIPOLI: Fresh clashes The coastal city of Misrata, Harna said the Misrata mili- Lebanon over the past two days as fighting between government Prohibition of Chemical Weapons erupted in Tripoli yesterday as 200 kilometres west of Tripoli, tiamen then looted the base, tak- forces and rebels has flared near the border, Lebanese officials (OPCW) on Friday night adopted the death toll from a shoot-out saw some of the 2011 uprising’s ing away vehicles, weapons and said yesterday. a step-by-step plan to get rid of at an anti-militia protest rose fiercest fighting. Its rebel brigades ammunition. The refugees were fleeing the Qalamoun mountains north of 1,300 tonnes of Syria’s sarin, mus- to 43 and the weak, post-revo- advanced to Tripoli as Gaddafi’s More fighters from Misrata Damascus, a strategic border district with a mixed Sunni Muslim tard gas and other agents. lutionary government appealed regime crumbled. tried to enter Tripoli from the and Christian population where both sides have been massing forces. The Damascus spokeswoman for restraint. Reinforcements entered the east, sparking clashes with rival Lebanon already hosts more than 814,000 Syrian refugees. for the joint OPCW-UN chemical More than 450 people were capital overnight from the mili- militias before the reinforcements “Starting Friday night, a large number of Syrian refugee families weapons team, Sausan Ghosheh, wounded when Friday’s protest tia’s headquarters in Misrata and pulled back several kilometres. fled to the eastern Bekaa region, notably to Arsal, where 1,200 fami- said the mission would not disclose sparked clashes in the capital retook the base in Gharghour as Military police restricted lies took shelter,” Lebanon’s social affairs ministry said. what route it would use to extract between militias that contin- explosions and gunfire echoed access to the Gharghour district The ministry statement said most of the families were coming the chemicals but said “the Syrian ued through the night, Justice across the city. yesterday. The road into Tripoli from Qalamoun and Homs province, and that the Lebanese authori- authorities have developed a secu- Minister Salah Al Marghani said. The Misrata brigade attacked from the east was also closed ties and the United Nations were working to accommodate them. rity plan for the transportation of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan an army barracks early yester- off, a journalist said, and the city AFP these materials.” appealed for “restraint and a halt day, setting off clashes in which was quiet last evening, with many REUTERS to the clashes,” warning that the one person was killed and eight businesses and shops closed. entry of more armed groups into wounded, according to Colonel The UN mission in Tripoli the volatile city could only “fur- Mosbah Al Harna, commander condemned the violence, urging ther complicate the situation.” of another former rebel brigade Libyans to use “peaceful means to Jihadists mistakenly behead ally “The coming hours and days nominally under the authority of resolve their differences”. will be decisive for the history of the defence ministry. AFP Libya,” stressed Zeidan, who was BEIRUT: Fighters from an that the ISIL acknowledged the As he emerged from anaesthesia, himself briefly abducted by mili- Al Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel incident and asked for calm, he called out the names of saints tiamen last month in an incident US quietly offered $10m reward group beheaded an allied com- saying that mistakes occur in recognised by Shias, an Islamic that underscored the country’s mander whom they mistook for wartime. sect whose members have largely mounting instability. a pro-government fighter, activ- The incident happened in the sided with Assad, one of the activ- The latest violence erupted for Benghazi attackers ists said yesterday. northern city of Aleppo, where ists said. when protesters carrying white WASHINGTON: The State Department has said it has quietly While allegations of attacks by two fighters were videotaped “The medics knew he wasn’t a flags marched on a cluster of vil- offered a $10m reward since January for information leading to the Islamic State of Iraq and the displaying the severed head to a Shia, but they were too scared to las that serve as the Tripoli base those behind the September 11, 2012 attack that killed the US Levant on civilians and infighting crowd on Wednesday. The men stop them,” said one of the activists. of the Misrata brigade — made up ambassador to Libya and three other Americans in Benghazi. with more moderate rebels are claimed the head belonged to The next day, two young ISIL of battle-hardened fighters from The men died when militants believed to have ties to Al Qaeda commonplace, this time it appears an Iraqi Shia fighter allied to rebels were videotaped brandish- the western city of the same name affiliates attacked a loosely guarded US diplomatic compound and to have killed a member of another the government of Bashar Al ing a man’s head. — and demanded they leave the a nearby CIA annex in the eastern Libyan city on the anniversary hard-line group, Ahrar Al Sham. Assad, but residents later rec- But residents recognised the capital. of the 2001 attacks on the United States. While that groups isn’t as radical ognised it as belonging to a rebel head as belonging to Ahrar Gunmen opened fire from Kerry disclosed the reward in a letter to Representative Michael as ISIL, it’s still considered to be commander. Al Sham leader Mohammed inside the villas, killing several McCaul, a Republican who chairs the House of Representatives among the more hard-line organ- Activists said the ISIL fight- Marrouche, known by his nom de protesters and prompting rival Homeland Security Committee and who had written to the secre- isations fighting to overthrow ers found the wounded rebel in a guerre Abu Abdullah Al Halaby, militias to attack the base, set- tary of state asking why the State Department had not offered one. President Bashar Assad. hospital after a battle with gov- one activist said. ting part of it ablaze and briefly REUTERS A militant website reported ernment forces on Wednesday. AP expelling the Misrata fighters.

Hamas orders reopening of Sudan ruling party expels three leading reformers KHARTOUM: Sudan’s ruling Abdallah, NCP deputy chairman vocal since the government slashed Atabani has accused the NCP of “We will soon make changes in news agency party expelled three leading Nafie Ali Nafie told reporters. fuel price subsidies, leading to the spending too much time on “this the executive and legislative bod- reformers yesterday, in the par- An internal NCP investigation worst urban unrest of his rule. minor internal issue at a time ies at the federal and state levels,” GAZA CITY: The Gaza Strip’s ty’s most serious split in years, had already recommended that Security forces are believed to when the country is on the verge Bashir told the shura council. Hamas prime minister yester- as President Omar Hassan Al the trio be ousted. have killed more than 200 demon- of collapse”. “Reforms have to come from day ordered the reopening of a Bashir hinted at an imminent They were among more than 30 strators, Amnesty International Several others who signed the within party institutions,” he said, Palestinian news agency closed and wide-ranging government prominent NCP reformers who said, but the government has memorandum to Bashir have been although analysts have been scep- in July for alleged “false” report- shake-up. issued a memorandum to Bashir given a toll of less than half that. suspended from NCP activities tical of the NCP’s willingness to ing of Hamas aid to Egypt’s The National Congress Party’s saying the government’s response Nafie said the expulsions would for one year. consider divergent opinions. Muslim Brotherhood. shura council agreed to oust to September fuel price demon- take effect in 10 days unless the The Atabani group announced in The 400-member council is the “Prime Minister Ismail Haniya ex-presidential adviser Ghazi strations betrayed its Islamic trio returned to the ruling party. late October that they would form NCP’s second-highest decision- ordered reopening Maan (agency) Salahuddin Atabani, former foundations. The reformers violated party a new political party, although making group, outside the general from tomorrow morning,” govern- sports minister Hassan Osman Critics of Bashir’s 24-year rules by setting up a new politi- they have not yet revealed details congress, to be held next year. ment spokesman Ihab Al Hussein Riziq, and Fadlallah Ahmed regime have become increasingly cal organisation, officials said, but of their movement. AFP said. The decision was taken at a meeting between Haniya and Palestinian faction leaders to Aid reaches Somalia discuss renewing unity talks. Palestinian president Mahmud UN says staff threatened, Abbas’s Fatah movement was not represented at the meeting. Islamic Jihad delegate Khaled harassed in South Sudan Al Batsh said that at the start of the talks he asked Haniya to reo- UNITED NATIONS: UN down a UN helicopter, and the pen Maan and the local offices of leader Ban Ki-moon has con- national police. Saudi-owned pan-Arab TV chan- demned harassment and On October 19, a woman UN nel Al Arabiya, which were closed threats against UN workers by staff member was “severely on the same day. South Sudan’s army and police beaten” in the capital, Juba, and Batsh said that Haniya made amid heightened concern about then detained for an hour follow- no immediate decision on Al the world’s newest nation. ing “a traffic encounter with a Arabiya but that the factions Ban complained in a report to military pickup carrying armed would pursue the matter with the UN Security Council of 67 uniformed men.” him today. cases of “harassment, threats, Diplomats said the case At the time of the closure a physical assault, arrest and deten- involved a convoy of South Maan staffer and a Hamas offi- tion of United Nations staff” and Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. cial said the agency’s Gaza office seizure of UN vehicles between From October 25 to November was being shut temporarily for May 7 and November 5. 3, another five cases of “harass- a report — citing Israeli sources The US government took ment and extortion” of UN staff — saying that Hamas gave ref- up the complaints in an official by South Sudanese security per- uge in a Gaza hotel to fugitive approach to South Sudanese dip- sonnel were reported in Juba, Ban leaders of the Egyptian Muslim lomats in New York on Friday, added. Brotherhood. diplomatic sources said. The UN Outside Juba, about 50 SPLA Saudi-owned pan-Arab chan- Security Council is to discuss soldiers tried to force their way nel Al Arabiya did not reveal the South Sudan tomorrow. onto a helicopter belonging to the reasons for its office closure. Officials receive cyclone aid from Ethiopia and Djibouti, in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region Ban said most of the cases UN Mission in South Sudan in Hamas is the Palestinian chap- yesterday. The death toll from a tropical cyclone that hit Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region last involved the Sudan People’s troubled Jonglei state on October ter of the Muslim Brotherhood. weekend has risen to 140. Liberation Army, which has 26, the report said. AFP already been involved in shooting AFP SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

UK doctors Star-struck can be jailed Berlusconi for neglect

LONDON: British doc- tors and nurses who neglect party pulls their patients could be jailed under government proposals announced yesterday, in the wake of a scandal at a hospi- tal where hundreds died after receiving appalling care. out of govt Wilful neglect of patients is set to be made a criminal offence under reforms being introduced Italian leader renames party in the wake of the scandal at Stafford Hospital in central ROME: Silvio Berlusconi said political future has been in the bal- England, where up to 1,200 peo- yesterday his centre-right party ance since he was convicted of tax ple died as a result of poor care had split from Italian Prime fraud in August, opening the way between 2005 and 2009. Minister Enrico Letta’s rul- for his expected expulsion from A public inquiry into the scan- ing coalition but said he did not parliament. The Senate is due to dal heard horrifying examples have the numbers to bring the vote on November 27 to confirm of abuse and neglect, including government down. the step and the Democratic Party patients left starving or so thirsty His comments came after has said it will vote for expulsion. that they drank water from vases. Friday’s defection of a group led Letta’s Democratic Party formed Prime Minister David Cameron by Interior Minister Angelino an awkward coalition with the said health workers who mis- Alfano, former secretary of his PDL following an inconclusive treated and abused patients would People of Freedom party, which national election in February that face “the full force of the law” in a defied Berlusconi and formed a left neither able to form a govern- package of reforms to be unveiled separate group that has pledged ment on its own. next week. The new offence will A student holds a red star, symbol of the former communist regime, during an anti-government protest in front to remain in the government. Berlusconi said Alfano’s deci- be modelled on the wilful neglect of the Council of Ministry in the centre of Bulgarian capital Sofia yesterday. The protest followed months of Speaking at a congress to sion to form a new bloc had of adults under Britain’s Mental street tensions in the European Union’s poorest country and came few days after students padlocked Sofia rebrand People of Freedom “caused him a lot of pain.” Capacity Act, which is punishable (PDL) as Forza Italia, the name However, he struck a concili- University demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski’s embattled Socialist-backed by up to five years in prison. AFP of his original political movement, atory note, urging supporters to government. Berlusconi said his impending avoid hostility towards the new expulsion from parliament, with grouping of his former political the support of Letta’s centre-left heir, whose tentative name will be Democratic Party, meant the coa- the “New Centre Right”, stress- lition could not continue. ing that they should be viewed as “It’s very difficult to think you allies. “This group, even if it seems Obama, Clintons to visit Kennedy’s grave can remain allies in parliament like it is supporting the left, will and above all seated at the same have to necessarily be part of the WASHINGTON: US President The poignant moment of The event is expected to be Kennedy confidant Ben Bradlee table in cabinet with someone who centre-right coalition,” he said. Barack Obama together with remembrance will come two days attended by members of John and talk show queen Oprah wants to kill your leader politi- The billionaire politician, furi- Bill and Hillary Clinton will before the November 22 half- Kennedy’s family. Winfrey are among those getting cally,” Berlusconi told a party meet- ous at a conviction he says was visit the grave site of John century anniversary of Kennedy His daughter, Caroline Kennedy medals this year. ing. Alfano’s group, expected to politically motivated, has been F Kennedy next week, to mark being gunned down in an open top is however setting off on a new The presence of Obama and the include a couple of dozen lawmak- further aggravated by the rebel- the 50th anniversary of his limousine in Dallas, in a crime chapter of her life, having just Clintons at the gravesite together ers, should ensure enough support lion, which has been the most assassination. which traumatised the world. arrived in Japan as the new US is certain to spark new specula- in parliament for Letta, who sur- serious threat to his authority The three Democratic Party The White House said Obama ambassador to Tokyo. tion about whether the president vived a confidence vote last month since his entry into politics two champions, along with First Lady would also give a speech on The annual award of the med- favors Hillary Clinton as his polit- with the help of the PDL rebels. decades ago. The rift under- Michelle Obama, will lay a wreath Wednesday evening honouring als was initiated by Kennedy, and ical heir. The two former rivals “At this moment, after the deci- scores the instability still threat- close to the eternal flame that Kennedy’s legacy of service at a also on Wednesday Obama will buried their differences from a sion taken by 23 of our senators ening Italy despite an uneasy marks the resting place of the dinner honouring awardees of the present this year’s honorees at a bitter 2008 primary campaign on October 2, we were not capable truce in the coalition following 35th US president at Arlington Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House ceremony. to serve together when Obama and we are not capable of bringing Berlusconi’s failed attempt to National Cemetery outside the Smithsonian Institution in Former president Clinton, picked Clinton to be his secretary down the government,” Berlusconi bring down Letta’s government Washington. Washington. former Washington Post editor and of state in his first term. AFP said. The 77-year-old billionaire’s last month. REUTERS

Nigeria state Worldwide protests by Greenpeace goes to polls LONDON: Greenpeace organ- after several of them scaled an oil AWKA: Nigeria’s ised protests in 263 cities around platform run by Russian state-owned Anambra state went to the world yesterday to mark two energy giant Gazprom. the polls yesterday to months since 30 of its environmen- British supporters staged peaceful choose its next governor, tal activists were jailed in Russia protests at some 70 petrol stations with the result viewed over a demonstration against run by Anglo-Dutch energy company as a benchmark of pub- Arctic drilling. Shell, which has links to Gazprom, lic support for the coun- The group said it hoped thou- Greenpeace said. try’s president before a sands of people would take part in In the German cities of Berlin, national vote in 2015. the protests, which were taking place Munich and Frankfurt, protesters Some 1.8 million voters from London and Berlin to Delhi and were planning lantern-lit marches are registered to decide Buenos Aires. to Russian consulates, while in the successor to incumbent In a case that has sparked an Budapest, protesters used candles to Peter Obi, who steps down international outcry, the crewmem- spell out the words “free the Arctic in March next year after bers of Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise 30” in huge letters. completing a maximum ship were detained on September 18 AFP two, four-year terms. Fears of violence linked to the election have seen stringent security meas- ures put in place in the mineral-rich southeast state, with restrictions on movement and a high police presence. AFP Two arrested for migrant deaths

ATHENS: Greek authorities have arrested two men for trying to smuggle a group of migrants to Italy, 12 of whom died when their boat capsized, the coast- guard said yesterday. A 58-year-old foreign national — the captain of the inflatable boat that sank off the western Greek island of Lefkada early on Friday — was arrested along with a 20-year-old Greek, according to an official statement. AFP Meningitis outbreak at US university

NEW YORK CITY: Princeton University is trying to contain an out- break of bacterial men- ingitis that has sickened several students, school and health officials said yesterday. The New Jersey Department of Health said it has con- firmed seven cases. AFP SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES Aid pushes through to Haiyan survivors Philippines puts Tacloban relief pipeline in place

GIPORLOS: The first food and isn’t really sufficient for us,” said -- its military’s single largest medical aid began reaching iso- resident Maria Elvie Depelco. aid deployment. “We don’t know lated towns yesterday devas- “We accept a little, and we how we’ll start again,” said Benny tated by the typhoon that killed survive. Because there’s no more Creer, 53, as he helped a relative thousands in the Philippines, as food, no houses here,” she said, sweep debris from his shattered humanitarian groups warned pointing to the flattened remains home in Tacloban. “In this situ- of huge challenges in access- of the town where 12 people died. ation, there are no poor, no rich ing hundreds of small island In the nearby town of Guiuan, -- everyone is equal,” Creer said. communities. planes laden with supplies were The National Disaster Risk The unprecedented feroc- landing and taking off every few Reduction and Management ity of Super Typhoon Haiyan minutes from an old military air- Council yesterday put the offi- on November 8 and the scale of strip that had been reopened. cial death toll at 3,633, many of destruction it caused completely The Red Cross and Medecins them killed by five-metre (17-feet) overwhelmed the initial relief Sans Frontieres (Doctors storm surges that hit Tacloban. effort, leaving millions in the Without Borders) said they would Another 1,179 people were worst-hit central islands of Leyte have mobile surgical units up and listed as missing and nearly People carry a coffin with the remains of their relative killed during Typhoon Haiyan, for funeral in Palo yesterday. and Samar hurt, homeless and running in Tacloban by the end of 12,500 injured, and the death toll hungry, with no power or water. the weekend. was widely expected to continue Eight days later, a working “The place really needs to be climbing as more complete assess- “It is essentially like mounting “Our house is gone now,” she San Francisco, said Camotes’ resi- aid pipeline was in place on the saturated with relief,” Red Cross ments were made. at least seven separate, simul- said. “Everything... it’s gone.” dents had been practising typhoon ground, funnelling emergency Asia-Pacific spokesman Patrick The UN reported that 4,460 taneous relief efforts,” said Julie “Yesterday, a Red Cross team drills for years. supplies to those left destitute Fuller said in Tacloban. had been confirmed dead, and Hall, the WHO’s representative was able to reach there but it’s “We knew we were vulnerable, in the ruins of Leyte’s Tacloban “People literally have nothing. said yesterday that 2.5 million in the Philippines. not enough,” she added. so we made absolutely sure that city, while helicopters flying off Money is useless here.” people still “urgently” required Frustrated with the slow pace Despite the fears for those everybody knew what to do and the aircraft carrier USS George Since the arrival of the USS food assistance. of the initial relief effort, a large living in remote areas, some where to go,” Arquillano said. Washington brought some relief George Washington late on An estimated 13 million people number of people with relatives in appeared to have been better pre- All 1,000 residents of one of the to outlying areas. Thursday, the US military said were affected by the storm, which the impacted areas decided to take pared for the typhoon than those chain’s tiniest islets, Tulang Diyot, In Giporlos, a small coastal it had delivered 118 tonnes of swept off the Pacific Ocean with matters into their own hands. in larger towns and cities. were evacuated to a larger island town of around 12,000 people in food, water and shelter items some of the strongest winds ever Filling boxes and sacks with The tiny Camotes islands, before Haiyan made landfall. eastern Samar where the typhoon to Tacloban and elsewhere, and recorded, including nearly 1.9 mil- everything from packets of rice between Cebu and Leyte, took a “My goodness, it was a good first struck, a US Seahawk heli- airlifted nearly 2,900 people to lion displaced survivors. to cup noodles and candles, they direct hit that flattened most vil- decision. It’s fair to say it saved copter flew in the first relief sup- safety. The World Health Organisation boarded ferries from Cebu island lages, but out of a population of everyone’s life. There is not one plies yesterday, landing in the Japan confirmed it would send voiced concern over the welfare of to Ormoc town on Leyte. 89,400 there were only five con- house left standing on Tulang playground of a ruined elemen- almost 1,200 troops to join relief remote communities on smaller “That’s my village,” Nick firmed fatalities. Diyot. Everything was wiped out,” tary school. efforts along with three warships, islands, which posed an “exceed- Cantuja sobbed, pointing from the Alfredo Arquillano, the former Arquillano said. “We’re very happy even if it 10 planes and six helicopters ingly complicated” aid challenge. ferry as it approached the coast. mayor of the islands’ largest town, AFP

Vietnam floods Abe vows to boost ties with Maldives holds presidential poll kill six people HANOI: Six people have Cambodia; tops Asian tour MALE: Voters in the Maldives after an aggressive campaign by president, Mohamed Waheed, been killed in severe flooding thronged to polling stations the two candidates contesting the expired on Nov 11, but when sweeping central Vietnam, PHNOM PENH: Japan’s including support from Tokyo on yesterday to choose a new pres- second round and following spo- the Supreme Court delayed the local officials said yester- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe investment, democratic reform ident, hopeful that the run-off radic violent protests in recent second round of voting follow- day, amid concerns that the yesterday pledged to strengthen and health. election resolves a two-year months. ing demands by Nasheed’s rivals, inundations could continue to ties with Cambodia as part of a They also discussed the possi- political crisis which has hit Nasheed, who became the Waheed extended his term to fill worsen. tour that completes a round of bility of finalising an agreement the vital tourism sector in the Maldives’ first democratically a constitutional void. Authorities have evacu- visits to Southeast Asian coun- to launch direct flights between island paradise. elected president in 2008, left Political analysts say the crisis ated some 20,000 people as tries within a year since taking the two countries. Three previous attempts to office last year in what he says may continue even if yesterday’s heavy rains pummelled the office. Abe’s trip to Laos today will elect a new leader have been was a coup. He won 47 percent vote goes smoothly, after a bitter country from Quang Tri to Abe and the Cambodia leader mean he has visited all 10 mem- annulled or postponed in as of first round votes a week ago, election campaign centring on the Ninh Thuan coastal provinces Hun Sen “shared a commitment ber states of the Association of many months, as narrow election short of the 50 percent needed to future role of religion in a largely since Tuesday, according to a to further broadening the bilat- Southeast Asian Nations since favourite Mohamed Nasheed and avoid a run-off. He is up against Muslim state where Islamist regional natural disaster com- eral relationship,” according to taking power last December. the parliament have clashed with Abdulla Yameen, a half-brother ideology is on the rise. Yameen, mittee. He said three people a joint statement released after In contrast, the hawkish pre- a political old guard backed by the of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who backed by resort tycoon Gasim remain missing in the region. talks in Phnom Penh. mier has not yet held sit-down Supreme Court. ruled for 30 years and is consid- Ibrahim who was eliminated in Several parts of the former As part of the wide-ranging talks with top officials of Chinese Tattered pink and yellow ered a dictator by opponents and the first round of voting, said he imperial city of Hue, a World talks, the Japanese premier also and South Korean governments party banners were suspended rights groups. was confident of winning between Heritage site, were under up discussed his “security policy to as Tokyo’s ties with its neigh- above the capital Male’s narrow Polls close at 4pm (1100 GMT) 55 and 60 percent of the vote. to 70cm (27 inches) of water. pro-actively contribute even fur- bours have been strained by ter- streets, providing shade from the and Election Commissioner Maldives is a presidential ther to the peace and stability of ritorial disputes and the legacy hot tropical sun. Fuwad Thowfeek told state televi- republic, with the President as Three children the region”. of Japan’s 20th century wartime Voters queuing up outside the sion that the final results would head of government and head of Japan and Cambodia agreed aggression. Kalaafaanu School voiced unease be announced early today. state. saved from fire cooperation on a variety of issues, AFP about the outcome of the ballot, The term of the incumbent REUTERS SINGAPORE: Three chil- dren were rescued from a Pilots killed in copter crash toilet in the master bedroom of their flat when a fire broke Tepco to lay off out in the unit yesterday Cameron puts Sri Lanka afternoon. The children, two boys and a girl, were alone 1,000; seeks at home. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said aid to clean up on notice over war crimes they were alerted at 12:25pm. Firefighters made a forced COLOMBO: Britain’s David vigorously.” The UN and rights entry into the 7th floor unit Fukushima plant Cameron put Sri Lanka on group say as many as 40,000 civil- at Block 356C Admiralty TOKYO: Japan’s embattled notice yesterday to address ians may have been killed in the Drive. SCDF said the fire was Tokyo Electric Power Co plans allegations of war crimes within final stages of the war in May 2009 raging and involved the con- to shed more than 1,000 jobs months or else he would lead a when Tamil Tiger rebels were tents of the living room and via voluntary retirements by push for action at the UN. crushed by government troops. kitchen. The unit was heavily the second half of 2014, sources Speaking at a troubled However Rajapakse has denied smoked logged. said, as it seeks to win more Commonwealth summit in any civilians were killed and has The children, aged between financial aid to clean up its crip- Colombo, the British premier also blocked all calls for an inde- 8 and 12, were conscious when pled Fukushima nuclear plant. warned his host, President pendent probe into claims of war they were sent to KK Women’s Tepco is working on a reorgani- Mahinda Rajapakse, that pres- crimes committed by government and Children’s Hospital for fur- sation plan to fend off more dras- sure over alleged abuses at the forces against the Tamil popula- ther medical examination. tic proposals, including possibly S Korean rescue workers search the wreckage of a helicopter after it end of Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict tion in the Jaffna region. dragging the company through was not about to go away. Cameron said Rajapakse crashed into an apartment, killing two pilots in Gangnam district yesterday. Death for former bankruptcy in return for a pub- But Rajapakse responded by wanted more time to address the licly funded clean-up and shut- insisting that Sri Lanka should be claims but told him to deliver by banker, partner down of its Fukushima reactors. trusted to conduct its own inquir- March or else he would push for The government has already ies, telling his critics: “People an international investigation HANOI: A Vietnamese agreed to spend 47bn yen Philippine rebels blamed for in glass houses mustn’t throw through UN human rights bodies. former banker and his busi- ($468.7m) on dealing with some stones.” “Let me be very clear, if an ness associate have been 1,000 tanks of radiated water Cameron, who made an historic investigation is not completed by sentenced to death for embez- at Tepco’s crippled Fukushima tourist killing, kidnapping visit to the former war zone on March, then I will use our posi- zling $25m by a court in Ho nuclear power plant, which was Friday, also told of how he had tion on the UN Human Rights Chi Minh City, state media wrecked by an earthquake and KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian continued threats in the region “frank” exchanges with Rajapakse Council to work with the UN said yesterday. tsunami two years ago. police said yesterday an Al despite a Malaysian security on his return. Human Rights Commission and Vu Quoc Hao, 58, the one- The government is considering Qaeda linked terror group from clampdown. “The Sri Lankan government call for a full, credible and inde- time chief of a finance subsidiary paying part of the cost to decom- the Philippines was believed Police chief Khalid Abu Bakar needs to go further and faster on pendent international inquiry.” of state-owned giant Vietnam mission Fukushima’s damaged to be behind the killing of a said the Islamist extremist group human rights and reconciliation,” Rajapakse later told reporters Bank for Agriculture and Rural nuclear reactors, and restructur- Taiwanese tourist and the kid- Abu Sayyaf was suspected to be he told a press conference. that Cameron was welcome to his Development (Agribank) and ing could help Tepco secure more napping of his wife. behind the attack. “Ultimately all this is about view but added Sri Lanka must be construction firm boss Dang government aid. The utility hopes Unidentified gunmen shot dead “We believe the terrorists were reconciliation and closure and allowed to complete its own inves- Van Hai, 56, were sentenced to to secure 500bn yen in funding Li-Min Hsu, 57, and kidnapped able to slip in because there has healing to this country, which now tigation in its own time. death on Friday, according to from banks by the end of the year his wife An-Wei Chang, 56, early been a big mobilisation of resources has the chance, if it takes it, of a “They have to trust us,” he said. state television. The group was and hopes staff cuts will encour- Friday on Pom Pom Island, a pop- of the Philippine armed forces from much brighter future but that will “Pressure won’t do anything. ... accused of embezzling more age banks to agree to the funding. ular scuba diving location in the the country’s south to the north to only happen by dealing with these It’s much better to wait rather than $25m of state money Tepco has been telling banks eastern state of Sabah on Borneo help out in relief work for victims issues and not ignoring them. than demand or dictate.” between April 2008 and March that it can return to an operating island. The incident -- in a remote of Super Typhoon Haiyan,” he was “I’m hugely optimistic about “We will take our own time 2009 by falsifying financial profit if it restarts two reactors at part that was rocked earlier this quoted by national news agency the country’s future. The message and investigate, you must wait,” leasing contracts. its Kashiwazaki Kariwa facility by year by a bloody Philippine mili- Bernama as saying. I have is that this issue will not he added. AGENCIES fiscal 2014. AFP tant incursion -- has underlined AFP go away and needs to be pursued AFP SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Six killed ahead of US deal debate 22 wounded as car bomb explodes in Kabul

KABUL: A suicide bomber “No doubt the enemy will try tribal elders and civil leaders from detonated an explosives-packed its best to target the jirga, but I around the country. car in Kabul yesterday, kill- can say with confidence that our “We invite them, please come to ing at least six people near security forces are on high alert this national jirga of Afghanistan, a compound where a contro- and will foil the enemy’s desperate raise your voice, raise your objec- versial security pact between effort,” said Sediqqi. According to tion... and share your views,” he Afghanistan and the US will be a statement issued by the interior told a news conference in Kabul. debated, officials said. ministry, the bomber was being The draft Bilateral Security Another 22 were injured when pursued by security forces shortly Agreement was hammered out in the vehicle blew up about 150 before the explosion. Kabul last month during a visit by metres (500 feet) from a giant “The attacker driving a vehi- US Secretary of State John Kerry. tent which will on Thursday host cle had been identified and was But he left without a final deal as a meeting of elders on the future being pursued by security forces. Afghan President Hamid Karzai of US troops in the country after He detonated himself after police said only a jirga had the authority a Nato coalition pulls out in 2014. opened fire on his vehicle.” to decide the contentious issues. “Inital information shows that Nasrullah, a witness, said: “I These include a US demand unfortunately four civilians, one heard a big bang near the jirga to retain legal jurisdiction over police and one soldier have been site, and later saw ambulances its troops in Afghanistan, which killed in today’s attack,” Afghan carrying bloodied people. I saw would give them immunity from interior ministry spokesman at least three wounded in army Afghan law. The request emerged Sediq Sediqqi said. uniforms.” as the main sticking point after “Twenty-two more, the major- Afghan president Hamid Kerry’s visit. ity of whom are civilians, have Karzai in a statement condemned The Taliban, whose government Afghan firefighters clear the site of the suicide attack in Kabul yesterday. been injured,” he added, noting the attack, blaming it on the “ene- was toppled by a US-led invasion that the toll may rise. mies of peace and progress”, a in 2001, has rejected the jirga and There has been no claim of term usually interpreted as a ref- warned members that they would If the agreement is passed by both Washington had been pushing The collapse of a similar secu- responsiblity so far, but the erence to the Taliban insurgents. be punished as “traitors” if they the jirga and parliament, between for the agreement to be signed by rity agreement with Iraq in 2011 assembly, known as a ‘Loya Earlier in the day, the president endorsed the deal. Hezb-e-Islami, 5,000 and 10,000 US troops would the end of October to allow the led to the US pulling all its troops Jirga’, has been denounced by the had called on the Taliban and a Taliban affiliate, has also refused stay in Afghanistan to help fight US-led Nato coalition to plan the out of the country, which is cur- Taliban who have warned their their allies to join the assembly, to send members to jirga, calling Al Qaeda remnants and train the withdrawal of its 75,000 combat rently suffering its worst sectar- members not to participate. which is expected to include 2,500 it “legalising the US occupation”. national army. troops by December 2014. ian violence since 2008. AFP Ministries ordered to hold Pakistan imposes curfew in 34 new dengue regular accounts sessions cases in Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani ISLAMABAD: All ministries chairman over differences with violence-hit Rawalpindi City authorities have announced and divisions in Pakistan have the government over the appoint- that 34 new dengue cases were been asked to start holding ment of the auditor general of RAWALPINDI: Pakistan yes- we can now confirm the death Pakistan is rife with sectar- found in Punjab in the last 24 regular meetings of departmen- Pakistan. terday imposed a curfew in the of nine people from the sectar- ian clashes, with Sunni militant hours. tal accounts committees and Nisar alleged that the account- city of Rawalpindi where sec- ian violence on Friday. At least groups linked to Al Qaeda and The new cases of dengue were complete their homework by ant general of Pakistan was hand- tarian clashes left nine people 68 others were wounded during the Taliban often attacking gath- reported by Municipal Hospital. the Public Accounts Committee picked by the PPP to conceal dead and more than 60 injured, the clashes.” erings by Shias, who constitute With the new case, the entire (PAC) of the National Assembly. government accounts. officials said. Angry Shia protesters attacked some 20 percent of the coun- Punjab Dengue total number of The Public Accounts After much delay the govern- Violence erupted on Friday in the Sunni mosque and seminary, try’s overwhelmingly Muslim people affected was installed in Committee has announced it will ment finally started the proc- the garrison-city, which neigh- torching its building and an adja- population. 1832. hold a meeting in the first week ess for elections of the heads of bours the capital Islamabad, when cent cloth market, where work- Pakistan had deployed heavy Meanwhile, people have said of December. standing committees. a procession by Shia Muslims ers yesterday were still battling security all across the country they are worried about the The PPP had, during its ten- There are 28 standing commit- to mark the most important to extinguish the fire completely. for 10th of Muharram on Friday outbreak of dengue virus and ure, cleared the backlog and is tees, six non-ministerial stand- day of the mourning month of Rival groups then attacked -- which is the death anniver- treatment facilities, hospi- not keen on the new committee ing committees, six parliamentary Muharram coincided with a ser- each other, TV cameramen and sary of Hussein, the grandson tals operated by the provincial probing “closed” accounts. committees, including ones on the mon at a nearby Sunni mosque. security forces and also fired of the Prophet Mohammed -- to government. The PML-N, on the other hand, appointment of the chief elec- “A curfew has been imposed in gunshots. avert any terrorist attack on the They urged the provincial gov- is not eager to give the chairman- tion commissioner and Election Rawalpindi city to avert further The authorities deployed large mourning processions of Shias. ernments and health ministries ship of the crucial committee to Commission of Pakistan members violence following the incidents on numbers of troops in the city Authorities had jammed mobile to take action on the ground to the opposition. and the PAC chairperson. Friday,” Waseem Ahmed, a police and later imposed a full curfew phone services as part of the secu- fight against the disease, rather The previous PAC was headed After the elections of the com- official said. as soldiers patrolled the streets rity measures on the day, which than demand, issued a statement by the then opposition leader in mittees on August 21, it was “The curfew will remain until to stop protesters coming in from hampered communication fol- to satisfy the masses. the National Assembly, Nisar Ali, during the month of November midnight yesterday. The whole other cities. All entry points into lowing the clashes. Cell phones Dengue four to seven days who had helped the government when committee meetings of sev- city has been closed down,” he Rawalpindi were blocked, result- in Rawalpindi are expected to inside mosquito bites Patients recover close to Rs21bn. eral standing committees were said. Deeba Shehnaz, a spokes- ing in traffic chaos yesterday remain unconnected for the with flu-like high fever , accom- Nisar, however, had quit convened. woman for rescue services, said: morning that choked parts of the weekend. panied by muscle and joint pain. the coveted office of the PAC INTERNEWS “According to the latest figures, highways leading to Islamabad. AFP AGENCIES

Kerry, Clinton urge support for Afghan women

WASHINGTON: US just the right thing to do. It’s back to the dark days of rule by with 2014 looming Afghanistan Secretary of State John also a strategic necessity,” Kerry Islamic Taliban militants when stood at “a serious turning Kerry on Friday joined forces told a symposium at Georgetown they were barred from going to point.” with his predecessor Hillary University. school and from having jobs. She called on Georgetown Clinton to urge that hard- “There’s no question in my “Societies where women are students to discuss what they won gains for Afghan women mind that investing in Afghan safe, where women are empow- could do to support the young since the fall of the Taliban be women is the surest way to ered to exercise their rights people of Afghanistan through protected. guarantee that Afghanistan and to move their communities virtual contacts and exchange They were joined by former will sustain the gains of the last forward not occasionally, but programmes. “I’m so worried first lady Laura Bush, in a pow- decade and never again become always,” Kerry said. that once our troops leave no- erful plea to ensure that the a safe haven for international And he insisted that it was one will pay attention again to rights of women in Afghanistan terrorists.” not just up to the women -- Afghanistan,” Bush told the are not eroded as US and inter- Citing examples of Afghan their menfolk also had to stand audience. “I want the people of national forces prepare to leave women entrepreneurs, police up for their rights. Afghanistan to know that the the country next year. officers, teachers and stu- Clinton, who has long advo- people of the United States are “We all know that creating dents, he said the women of cated for the rights and empow- with them and do support them.” opportunities for women is not Afghanistan never wanted to go erment of all women, said that AFP

Sharif with Rajapaksa $237m project to boost farming

ISLAMABAD: The govern- ment in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province has decided to launch a six-year project with World Bank assistance to improve irrigation efficiency, leading to improved agri- cultural productivity in the province. According to official sources here yesterday, the project would cost $237m, for which the provincial government is seeking a loan of $174m from the World Bank’s soft window, the International Development Association (IDA). This will improve command area water delivery mecha- Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif (left), Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his wife Shiranthi (second right) nism, improved field irrigation and Sharif’s wife Kalsoom during a banquet dinner for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in and agronomic practices, and Colombo yesterday. increase in crop diversification. INTERNEWS

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Nation honours Russia hands Sachin, CNR Rao with over aircraft Bharat Ratna

NEW DELHI: Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist CNR Rao have been carrier to India awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, the Prime Minister’s Office INS Vikramaditya to set sail on Nov 30 (PMO) said yesterday. Tendulkar who bid farewell to MOSCOW: Russia yesterday The wife of the ship’s captain international cricket yesterday, is ceremonially handed over a broke a coconut against the side the first sports person to receive refurbished ex-Soviet aircraft of the carrier. the prestigious award. carrier to India after a refit that Russia, which is India’s larg- The PMO described Tendulkar overran by five years and went est arms supplier, carried out a as a living legend who has inspired vastly over budget, damaging major refit of the aircraft carrier, millions across the globe. ties between the countries. which joined the Soviet navy in “During the last 24 years, Russian Deputy Prime Minister 1987 as the Admiral Gorshkov. It since the young age of 16 years, Dmitry Rogozin and Indian has now been renamed the INS Tendulkar has played cricket Defence Minister A K Antony Vikramaditya after an Indian across the world and won laurels took part in a ceremony at the emperor. for our country,” said a statement Arctic port of Severodvinsk yes- The original deal signed in 2004 Defence Minister, A K Antony (right) salutes a guard of honour by the Russian Navy guards on his arrival to attend issued by the PMO. terday morning, Russian televi- saw Russia agree to modernise the commissioning of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya into the Indian Navy at Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk. “He has been a true ambassa- sion reported. the mothballed carrier for $771m dor of India in the world of sports. “What happened today is a by 2008. But costs ballooned to of Russia’s arms export agency, through a classified route, an capabilities as it seeks to counter His achievements in cricket are demonstration of the readiness $2.3bn, according to Indian media Igor Sevastyanov yesterday signed Indian defence ministry official a military build-up by an increas- unparalleled, the records set by and restored ability of our coun- reports, as the deadline was regu- the final papers handing over the who did not want to be quoted, ingly assertive China. him unmatched and the spirit of try to build warships of such a larly extended. ship. said. India in August unveiled a sportsmanship displayed by him class,” Rogozin told journalists Russia says that the original The ship is due to set sail on The refurbished ship is 284 domestically produced carrier exemplary,” it said. in televised comments from the deadline was based on an incor- November 30 and arrive in India metres long and is designed to that is under construction. The PMO further said shipyard. rect assessment of the amount of early next year. It will have a carry 30 aircraft including MiG- Russia’s long-delayed upgrade Tendulkar has been honoured Russian sailors lowered their work that needed to be completed team of Russian experts on board 29K fighters. Its crew numbers could damage its prospects as a with several awards, which is national flag on the ship and the by its Sevmash shipyard, which who will monitor and assist their 1,600 and the 44,500 ton-carrier supplier to India, the world’s testimony to his extraordinary new owners raised the flag of the specialises in nuclear submarines. Indian counterparts during the has even been adapted to dish out largest arms buyer, which brilliance as a sportsman. Indian Navy in its place as the The refit included extending the home journey. Indian food. has recently turned to Israel, He played his last Test, his Indian crew in full parade uni- flight deck. Five warships will escort the The aircraft carrier will France, Britain and the United 200th, at the Wankhede Stadium form stood on board on a chilly The ship’s captain, Suraj unarmed Vikramaditya due become India’s second, intended States. in Mumbai. blustery day. Berry, and the deputy director to security issues as it passes to shore up the country’s defence AFP CNR Rao, is the head of the Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. “He is an eminent scien- tist and a well recognised interna- tional authority on solid state and Huge increase in assets of Mizoram assembly candidates materials chemistry. He has pub- lished over 1,400 research papers and 45 books,” the PMO said. NEW DELHI: Though were in the fray in 2008 and are average increase of Rs1,86,71,441. including Congress’ Pu declared an increase of Rs50. Rao’s contributions have been Mizoram’s economy grew 10.37 re-contesting elections to the state A total of 36 MLAs of the out- Lalthanhawla and John 40m (from Rs10.03m in 2008 to recognised by major scientific percent in 2013 which is more assembly that would go to polls on going House who are re-contest- Rotluangliana and C Ramhluna Rs60.44min 2013). Ramhluna has academies around the world than double the national figure of November 25, is 250 percent. ing have recorded an increase of of the Mizo National Front left all agape after registering through conferment of member- five percent, it is miniscule com- In real terms, the average assets 217 percent. In 2008, they had have gone through the ceil- an impressive asset increase of ships and fellowships. pared to the steep rise in leaders’ of these 66 candidates fielded by average assets of Rs8.2m which ing. Lalthanhawla recorded an Rs50.14m. His declared assets in He has been honoured with assets over the past five years. different parties in 2008 was has shot up to Rs20.62m, an aver- increase of Rs60.92m (from 2008 were Rs1.5m which jumped several national and international The average increase in assets Rs74,54,894 which has increased age increase of Rs10.79m. Rs2o.22m in 2008 to Rs.9.15 crore to Rs50.33m in 2013. awards. of 66 of the 140 candidates, who to Rs2,61,26,335, registering an The assets of three MLAs in 2013). Similarly, Rotluangliana IANS IANS Congress attacks BJP, Modi over stalking in Gujarat

NEW DELHI: An expose allegations... as the elections draw Tewari, in his speech in Vigyan into alleged “state-sponsored near.” Bhavan on National Press Day, stalking” of a young woman in Attacking Gujarat Chief said: “As we go about upholding Gujarat prompted the Congress Minister Narendra Modi with- constitutional values and go about yesterday to attack the BJP and out naming him, Tewari said in our chores, dark clouds of fascism its prime ministerial candi- an address during an event that loom ominously over the horizon, date Narendra Modi. The BJP, “dark clouds of fascism” and “a a great evil stalks our land.” however, blamed the Congress’ great evil stalks” the land follow- Congress leader Digvijaya “dirty tricks wing”. ing allegations of “state-spon- Singh, who never spares an oppor- Information and Broadcasting sored stalking” in Gujarat on the tunity to attack Modi, tweeted: Minister Manish Tewari orders of former minister Amit “Would All Modi lovers pl react demanded a thorough probe into Shah who did it for his “saheb”. and condemn it or as a true loyal- the expose by investigative web- According to the expose, the ist defend Modi and Amit Shah.” sites Cobrapost and Gulail.com woman’s movements and her con- “Modi and Amit Shah use and that Bharatiya Janata Party versations were being covered by Gujarat Police to spy on an inno- (BJP) President Rajnath Singh the Gujarat “state Intelligence cent girl! Didn’t Gujarat Police should provide an explanation. Bureau, the Crime Branch and and then Home Minister vio- Rajnath Singh was quick to the Anti-Terrorist Squad in late the Law of the Land?”, he respond in Raipur: “There is no August 2009 on oral orders, with- tweeted. question of rethinking on our out any valid legal authorisation, Congress spokesman Meem PM candidate even if a thousand and was meant only to serve the Afzal demanded a Central Bureau baseless allegations... are made. interests of someone whom the of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into We apprehend that the Congress’ then minister of state for home, the allegations. dirty tricks wing will make such Amit Shah, addressed as ‘saheb’.” IANS

Police to confront BSP Kejriwal files nomination on MP with video footage Dikshit turf NEW DELHI: BSP parliamen- place. The court remanded the tarian Dhananjay Singh and his couple to two days police custody. NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi wife, arrested for allegedly tor- However, defence counsel Party chief Arvind Kejriwal turing their maid to death, will Hariharan opposed the plea, say- yesterday filed his nomination be confronted with CCTV foot- ing his client Dhananjay Singh from the New Delhi assem- age taken from the MP’s official was not residing at 175, South bly constituency and said the residence and asked to identify Avenue for the last two years and countdown to end Congress some people seen in the video, he was not even in Delhi between “misrule” had begun. Delhi Police told a court here Nov 1 and 4 when the alleged inci- The New Delhi constituency yesterday. dent took place. will witness a triangular contest Police also sought four days Dhananjay Singh, who repre- between Delhi Chief Minister custody for interrogating the sents Jaunpur Lok Sabha con- Sheila Dikshit, Bharatiya Janata Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP stituency in Uttar Pradesh, was Party’s Vijender Gupta and and his wife Jagriti. arrested and booked for destruc- Kejriwal. Police told Metropolitan tion of evidence and violating the Dikshit filed her nomination on Magistrate Jasjeet Kaur that the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Thursday. accused was required to be con- Act. His wife Jagriti, a dentist Accompanied by his father fronted with digital video record- at a government hospital, has Gobind Ram Kejriwal, mother ings (DVRs) of CCTV footage to been booked for murder, attempt Gita Devi and former naval chief ascertain the identity of certain to murder and for violating the Admiral Ramdas besides a large unidentified people. Juvenile Justice Act. number of supporters, Kejriwal Police are examining 2,000 Jagriti allegedly beat and reached the election office at hours of CCTV footage recorded tortured her 35-year-old maid Jamnagar House yesterday from 20 cameras installed at Rakhi, and another help, Rampal, morning, the last day for filing the 175, South Avenue residence 17, for days. nominations. where the alleged incident took IANS IANS SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

PRAYER TIME Protest against   Dutch holiday News in Numbers OutlookCHART: 1 37 Fajr (Dawn) 4:33 tradition Shorook (Sunrise) 5:52 AMSTERDAM: The Dutch Zuhr (Noon) 11:19 equivalent of Santa Claus Asr (Afternoon) 2:24 arrived in the Netherlands yes- terday to the delight of thou- Maghrib (Sunset) 4:46 sands of children. But even Isha (Night) 6:16 as the Sinterklaas festival kicked off around the country a group gathered in downtown Amsterdam to protest one ele- WEATHER ment of the party they see as unwelcome: his assistant in Weather blackface make-up, Black Pete. Today Monday Tuesday Conditions: In the Dutch holiday tradition, Partly cloudy Mostly cloudy Chance of St. Nicholas arrives by steamboat The broadcasting industry is currently dominated by the free-to-air storm Party cloudy in mid-November and spends a (FTA) sector, with close to 600 channels available on free satellite. with chance month in the country with dozens of scattered of the Petes, who are clown-like High: 26° Before the boom of FTA, however, terrestrial TV was the main source High: 29° High: 35° figures that leave cookies, choco- Low: 24° Low: 25° Low: 22° rain may be thundery at late and other treats for children. of entertainment and information in the Arab Region and some times. The whole affair culminates in a domestic TV channels, many of which are also available via satellite night of gift giving on December 5. Protesters say the Petes — who today, are still very popular. The penetration levels of FTA satellite are DOHA - SUN & SEA wear blackface makeup, red lip- stick and frizzy “Afro” wigs — are particularly high in the Levant, while terrestrial is the most popular SUN TIDE SEA blatant racist caricatures and platform in North Africa and pay- TV is strong only in a few Gulf SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND should be banned. But the large majority of Dutch people feel countries, most notably the UAE. 05:52 16:46 05:00 & 15:45 11:30 & 22:15 05-15/28 KT there is no racial insult intended by Black Pete. They say he’s a THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW TV penetration by platform positive figure of fun and that the HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER dissent is a sign of political cor- rectness gone overboard. MUSCAT 28/21 Partly cloudy 28/21 Partly cloudy “The world is watching, and the KUWAIT 24/18 Mostly cloudy 25/19 Chance of storm Netherlands has been found want- ing,” anti-Pete protester Quinsy BAHRAIN 27/22 Thunderstorm 28/24 Chance of storm Gario told a group of about 300 SANAA 24/10 Thunderstorm 25/10 Chance of storm supporters in Amsterdam. RIYADH 26/18 Chance of storm 29/18 Chance of storm The debate exploded in the DUBAI 30/23 Partly cloudy 31/24 Partly cloudy national media after it emerged BAGHDAD 23/13 Partly cloudy 20/14 Mostly cloudy that a panel of UN cultural experts was examining whether THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW the tradition is racist. Some anti- HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER Pete activists have suggested his blackface should be replaced with ATHENS 17/11 Clear 18/11 Partly cloudy black smudges, since children are WASHINGTON 21/18 Chance of showers 19/07 Chance of showers usually told his face has become SYDNEY 22/16 Chance of storm 26/15 Chance of storm black from going down chimneys. A few weeks ago, more than LONDON 10/07 Cloudy 10/03 Chance of rain two million people responded to PARIS 08/03 Partly cloudy 07/04 Mostly cloudy remarks critical of the Dutch tra- ISTANBUL 14/09 Mostly cloudy 14/09 Partly cloudy dition by a UN expert by endors- MANILA 31/25 Partly cloudy 31/24 Partly cloudy ing a Facebook petition to keep DHAKA 27/16 Partly cloudy 27/16 Clear Zwarte Piet’s image unchanged. DELHI 26/13 Clear 26/12 Clear AP ISLAMABAD 24/08 Clear 24/09 Clear Source : https://www.fas.org Probe to explore Mars atmosphere CAPE CANAVERAL: Nasa attention of people around the hopes its newest Mars space- world than Mars,” Grunsfeld said. craft lives up to its know-it-all Early Mars had an atmosphere name. thick enough to hold water and The robotic explorer called moist clouds, said chief investiga- Maven is due to blast off tomorrow tor Bruce Jakosky of the University on a 10-month journey to the red of Colorado’s Laboratory for planet. There, it will orbit Mars Atmospheric and Space Physics and study the atmosphere to try in Boulder. Indeed, water flowed to understand how the planet once upon a time on Mars, and morphed from warm and wet to microbial life might have existed. cold and dry. “But somehow that atmosphere “A maven is a trusted expert,” changed over time to the cold, dry noted Nasa’s space science chief, environment that we see today,” John Grunsfeld. Maven will help Jakosky said. “What we don’t scientists “build a story of the know is what the driver of that Mars atmosphere and help future change has been.” human explorers who journey to Maven — short for Mars The United Launch Alliance Mars.” Atmosphere and Volatile The $671m mission is Nasa’s Evolution, with a capital N in Atlas V rocket with Nasa’s Mars 21st crack at Earth’s most entic- EvolutioN — is the first space- Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution ing neighbour, coming on the heels craft devoted entirely to study- spacecraft rolls out of the Cape of the Curiosity rover, still roll- ing Mars’ upper atmosphere. Canaveral Air Force Station Space ing strong a year after its grand India’s orbiter will also study the Launch Complex to the launch pad. Martian arrival. atmosphere but go a step further, When Maven reaches Mars seeking out methane, a possible Maven holds eight scientific next September, it will join three indicator of life. instruments to measure the upper functioning spacecraft, two US Scientists theorise that some of atmosphere for an entire Earth and one European. An Indian the early atmospheric water and year — half a Martian year. The orbiter also will be arriving about carbon dioxide went down into boxy, solar-winged craft — as long the same time. Maven will be the the crust of the Martian surface as a school bus and as hefty as a 10th orbiter to be launched to — there is evidence of carbon- 5,400-pound SUV — will dip as Mars by Nasa; three have failed, ate minerals on Mars. Gases also low as 78 miles above the surface testimony to the difficulty of may have gone up and become for atmospheric sampling, and its the task. lost to space, stripped away by orbit will stretch as high as 3,864 “No other planet, other than the sun, molecule by molecule, miles. perhaps Earth, has held the Jakosky said. AP

Pianist faces jail over practice noise MADRID: Practice makes you perfect. But it from professional piano playing for six months. can also drive your neighbour crazy. Martin’s neighbour Sonia Bosom claimed loss of A concert pianist in northern Spain faces the sleep and panic attacks caused by Martin’s eight prospect of jail after her rehearsals drove her down- hours of practice a day from 2003 to 2007, when she stairs neighbour to call the authorities. was studying at a music college. After a three-day criminal trial in the city of “My client just wants justice. She has been suf- Girona, the public pros- fering for many years,” said Bosom’s lawyer, Tomas ecutor asked the judges Torres, requesting a four-year sentence — less than on Friday to jail 27-year- the seven he had asked for at the start of the trial. old Laia Martin for 16 Martin’s defence said she had tried to soundproof months for violating noise her practice room and muffle the piano, and that her ordinances. practicing had not been as constant as Bosom alleged. The prosecutor also Martin’s parents could be fined thousands of euros asked for an additional if they are found guilty of being accomplices. four months for causing A verdict and sentencing are expected in a few psychological damage, and weeks. for Martin to be banned REUTERS Sunday 17 November 2013 13 Moharram 1435 Volume 18 Number 5886 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 US pumps up Ecologic vehicle oil production in October Reliance on imports shrinks

WASHINGTON: The United Economists welcomed the fig- States produced more crude ures. “It highlights the reversal oil in October than it imported of fortune in our energy sector, for the first time since early that we are increasingly energy 1995, as domestic shale oil out- independent and prospects are put continued to surge and good that we’ll be more energy US consumption of petroleum independent going forward,” said products remained relatively Mark Zandi, chief economist of flat, the Energy Information Moody’s Analytics. Administration said. Zandi added that rising domes- The figures mark a milestone tic oil production “means a in the rebound of US oil produc- smaller trade and current account tion since drillers started using a deficit, which is a big plus for the combination of horizontal drill- economy. We’ll be less sensitive ing and hydraulic fracturing to to increases in global oil prices.” unlock oil previously trapped According to figures compiled in layers of shale rock in states by Zandi, the oil import bill as a such as North Dakota and Texas. percentage of the gross domes- At the same time, gains in auto- tic product in the third quarter mobile fuel efficiency and other of this year was lower than any areas have been curbing US oil quarter since 1986. The firm esti- consumption. mates that shale oil output will The ‘Urbee’, an ecologic vehicle, is displayed by its creator Jim Kor during the “3 D Print Show” exhibition in Paris on Friday. The trend is expected to con- result in an $80 billion reduction tinue for another decade as US in imports this year. domestic oil supplies grow and Frank Verrastro, senior vice reliance on imports shrinks, eas- president and energy expert ing one of the main sources of at the Center for Strategic pressure on global oil markets. and International Studies, said Etihad in talks to buy 75 Airbus Barwa Bank For now, however, the United the milestone was important, States remains the world’s big- although he warned that higher gest oil-consuming nation and costs, geological variations and net income the largest importer of crude constrained exploration budg- jets in order worth $16bn oil. (China is the world’s biggest ets at many independent drill- importer of crude oil and refined ers could make it a “challenge” DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad seeking to be a major supplier for United States and parts of Asia. petroleum products combined.) to meet expectations for future Airways is in talks to order as advanced carbon-composite parts. Meanwhile, Boeing said it holds up by 60pc Moreover, global crude oil prices crude oil output growth. many as 75 Airbus jets, includ- Through its Strata subsidiary, nearly 40 percent of the lucrative remain high by historic measures. The turnaround in US oil for- ing around 50 of the European it already makes parts for both sales market in the Middle East DOHA: Qatar’s Shariah com- US crude oil production tunes has been rapid. Five years planemaker’s long-haul A350, plane-makers and is seeking to and aims to increase its share. pliant lender, Barwa Bank, yes- reached 7.74 million barrels a ago, US oil production hit a industry sources said yesterday. become a centre of excellence for “Today we probably have close terday announced its financials day in October, down slightly 62-year low. Since then, domestic The roughly $16bn order, aircraft tail sections known as to 40 percent” of the Middle East for the third quarter. The Bank’s from September because of dis- production has increased by more expected to be announced at empennage. market, compared with 60 per- net income has reached to ruptions from Hurricane Karen, than 50 percent. the Dubai Airshow today, may The week-long aviation show cent for European competitor QR442m ($121.4m) for the nine but up 17 percent from the year Prices remain high. This is the include approximately 25 smaller is expected to be dominated by Airbus, said Marty Bentrott, a months period ended September before. Aside from September, third consecutive year in which A320neos, the sources said. Boeing as it launches its latest regional sales chief for Boeing. 30, 2013, up from QR279m US production in October was the price has hovered above $105 Etihad and Airbus declined to long-haul jet, code-named 777X. Boeing lagged behind in the ($76.6m) in the corresponding the highest level of any month a barrel for crude oil produced by comment. Airbus is developing However, Airbus is hoping to region for several years because it period last year, witnessing a since May 1989. the Organisation of the Petroleum the A350 to compete with Boeing’s get commitments for its A350s, had not “realised that this part of 60 percent improvement, year- Net crude oil imports in Exporting Countries. The US 787 Dreamliner and the proposed A320neos, A330 as well as possibly the world” could play a key role in on-year, said a press statement October fell to 7.57 million bar- benchmark for crude oil, West new 777X. The Abu Dhabi carrier the A380 superjumbo. Emirates is the aerospace industry, Bentrott yesterday. rels a day, down from 7.92 million Texas Intermediate, has tum- has already bought 35 A320s and the largest customer for the super- said. Total income increased by 26 barrels in September and down 8 bled to about $95 a barrel, down 12 A350s. Industry sources have jumbo with 90 planes and has said “We went through a period percent to QR1.1bn ($302m) for percent from the year before. from $110 a barrel in September, said Etihad is also expected to it is interested in buying another of time ... being less competitive the nine months of 2013 com- The White House sought to but that is still high by historic order around 55 Boeing jets worth 30, while leasing company Doric than we needed to be and we lost pared with QR855mn for the take credit for the figures. It standards. $18bn from Boeing at the show, Lease Corp also says it expects to some opportunities,” he said and same period in 2012, with earn- issued a statement calling them Some oil analysts note that including 25 of its latest long-haul finalise an order soon. added that while Boeing holds just ings per share (EPS) rising “a result of both increased pro- prices would be even higher with- jet, the 777X.. Taking advantage of deep pock- under 30 percent of the market to QR1.49 compared with 94 duction and Administration poli- out the increase in U.S. produc- Both Airbus and Boeing are ets and a geographically strategic in medium-haul planes, it was in dirhams (QR0.94) for the corre- cies like increased fuel economy tion, which has helped offset oil expected to expand industrial position between East and West, a “much stronger position” than sponding period last year. standards that cut oil consump- disruptions in Libya, Iraq and partnerships with Abu Dhabi’s Gulf airlines are expanding rap- Airbus in the long-haul sector Sheikh Mohamad bin Hamad tion, cut carbon pollution, and cut Nigeria and sanctions on Iran. state investment fund Mubadala, idly and diverting long-haul traf- where it held around 60 percent. bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman consumer bills.” WP-BLOOMBERG whose aerospace division is fic from airlines in Europe, the REUTERS/AFP of Barwa Bank Group said: “The good financial performance for the period is very encouraging and further builds on the earn- Nissan plant in Mexico ings momentum we achieved last year. We look forward to further Former US treasury secretary growth, our continuing contribu- tion to the development of the Qatari economy and Shari’ah to join private equity firm compliant financial services, as well as creating value for our cus- NEW YORK: Former US treas- to calm the financial storm that tomers and shareholders.” ury secretary Timothy Geithner, put banks at risk and cratered the Highlights of the nine month who played a major role in com- housing market early in Obama’s period have been business wins bating the global financial crisis, first term. associated with infrastructural is joining private-equity firm Geithner was less successful projects as well as selective Warburg Pincus as president and in his push for tax reforms, such expansion of the bank’s branch managing director, the firm said as eliminating what the Obama network and extended working yesterday. administration has called the hours in some branches, offering Geithner, who stepped down as “carried interest” loophole. That additional convenience for the its US Treasury secretary in January, measure, if passed, would have growing retail customer base. will join the New York-based firm effectively increased taxes on the Steve Troop, CEO, Barwa Bank in March. slice of investment profits private added: “By identifying and focus- Geithner will work closely equity firms such as Warburg ing on strategic growth sectors, with Warburg Pincus’ top exec- Pincus pay on profits from invest- crafting niche propositions for utives on overall firm strategy ment deals. our customers and keeping a and management, investing and Before becoming treasury sec- close eye on costs, we continue to portfolio management, organi- retary, Geithner was president achieve good financial results and sational and funding structure, and chief executive of the Federal value for our shareholders. Employees work at a production line before the opening of Nissan’s new plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. and investor relations, the firm Reserve Bank of New York from “We will continue to improve Nissan Motor Co Ltd will be producing 1 million cars in Mexico by 2016, cementing Mexico’s position as said in a statement. 2003 to 2009, where he helped and enhance this business model export hub for Nissan in the Americas, Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said. As a part of US President design the US response to the to achieve better results in the Barack Obama’s economic team, financial crisis of 2008-2009. months and years ahead”. Geithner is credited with helping REUTERS THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

EU set for battle Diversification key to Iraq prosperity over rules for securities Country’s economy continues to experience structural weaknesses: QNB Group markets DOHA: Iraq continues to barrels a day (b/d), the highest the prospect of social instability. expand its oil resources, but level in over 30 years. Real GDP In addition, the impact of the war LONDON: A battle over the further economic diversification has accelerated at an average and sanctions, have all contrib- rules governing Europe’s stock, is needed, according to QNB growth rate of 6.4 percent dur- uted to a deterioration in Iraq’s bond, commodities and deriva- Group. Following the Iraq war, ing 2005-12 reflecting increased social indicators in recent years. tives markets rachets up next oil production has expanded oil production and high oil prices. For example, the infant mor- week when the EU’s finan- rapidly, resulting in a rise in However, high economic growth tality rate is one of the worst in cial services chief pushes for per capita GDP from $1,790 based on the expansion of the oil the Middle East and North Africa stricter controls which some in 2005 to over $6,300 in 2012 sector may not be sufficient to region. Furthermore, school member states say risk driving despite a difficult social context. ensure continued prosperity. The enrolment has declined over the business away. However, Iraq’s economy con- lack of economic diversification past decade as a result of the low European Union commissioner tinues to experience structural to date makes Iraq’s economic quality of and low returns to edu- Michel Barnier fired a first shot weaknesses, such as a small growth sensitive to the fluctua- cation. During 2007-12, consump- last month when he warned non-oil sector, a dominant pub- tions of international oil prices tion among the lowest 40 percent the European Parliament and lic involvement in all areas of and could undermine macroeco- of the population by income group member states not to dilute his the economy and an underde- nomic stability. Hence, economic grew only by 1.1 percent annually, sweeping reform of the bloc’s veloped business environment. diversification could be a chal- lower than the average rate of securities trading rules known as According to QNB Group, with lenge for the Iraqi government consumption growth for the pop- Markets in Financial Instruments Iraq’s economy continuing to be both to create jobs and promote ulation as a whole (1.8 percent), Directive or MiFID. primarily driven by developments income-generating opportunities suggesting that the income distri- Barnier said opaque markets in the oil sector, economic growth for the majority of the population. bution is becoming more skewed. like derivatives helped deepen is expected to remain strong in the The International Monetary Looking ahead, QNB Group the financial crisis of 2007-09. short-term. However, there are Fund (IMF) has been involved expects Iraq’s real GDP growth Industry officials say too much risks to the macroeconomic outlook in supporting the government’s to rise to 6.3 percent in 2014, as transparency will make it cost- such as further social instability medium-term economic reform oil production increases further lier for institutional investors to and weak policy implementation. programme, thereby helping the together with a rapid expansion trade, as others in the market These risks could translate into country improve fiscal sustaina- in government services, trade and would see their position and trade lower oil revenues, deteriorating bility and reduce its vulnerability construction. In addition, invest- against it. the fiscal position and potentially to sudden drops in oil revenues. ment is set to grow strongly in Britain, by far the EU’s biggest escalating inflation levels. Iraq continues to face devel- several large oilfields and as infra- securities market, will be vigor- Iraq’s macroeconomic perform- opment challenges despite the structure development gathers represent risks to Iraq’s short- sector, which could provide for ously defending the City from any ance over the past few years has recent resurgence in economic momentum. term outlook. diversification, higher living intervention which it thinks will been sound primarily on the back growth. Indeed, there is a need to However, the challenging Over the medium term, the key standards, and better social con- drive investors to other parts of of a revival in oil production. In rebuild infrastructure and insti- social context, external shocks challenge to the Iraqi economy ditions for the Iraqi people. the world. 2012, oil production averaged 3.1m tutions, a task made difficult by and a weak economic structure remains to develop its non-oil THE PENINSULA ‘DARK POOL’ Parliament and EU states will meet next Thursday to decide how transparent trading should be, and who should be in charge of capping trading positions in com- modities. They agree that “dark Strong net buying props up index pool” or anonymous, off exchange share trading should be curbed BY BASHER KAHLOUT local news trickled in, prominent Referring to the details of last with 10.02 percent, followed by but have yet to decide how. among them being the upgrade week’s developments, the general Cinema (7.77 percent), Vodafone The lawmakers propose reduc- FTER a day of hesita- of Qatar Exchange to emerging index rose by 236.2 points or 2.27 (6.29 percent), Al Rayyan (5.32 ing some of the existing exemp- tion at the beginning market status by Standard’s and percent to 10212.4 points. The all- percent), QNB (4.58 percent) topped the trading at QR252.9m, tions to publishing prices in of the week, things Poor, similar to what Morgan index shares soared by 55.9 points and Al Mannai (3.87 percent). followed by Al Rayyan (QR186m), advance of trade, while EU states changed to a better Stanley did earlier. or 2.24 percent to 2548.6. In contrast, the share price of United Development Company prefer some sort of cap on dark start from Monday, Due to these developments, Last week’s performance were Al Khalij Takaful was the low- (QR163.2m), QNB (QR163.2m), trading volumes. Barnier has Awith the bourse performing bet- trading on the bourse improved driven by the rise of benchmark est, decreasing by 2.65 percent, Investors Group (QR159.6 m), and proposed combining the two in a ter during the rest of the week. and the benchmark index stock prices, all-share index, and followed by Medicare (2.13 per- Barwa at QR137.2m. double crackdown, an EU paper The improvement on the stock increased by 236.2 points, to the six-sector indices. The bank- cent), Qatar Islamic Bank (1.1 The total market capitalisation seen by Reuters showed. market has been stimulated by a 10,122, a record since 2008. ing and the financial services sector percent), Islamic group (0.96 per- increased by about QR12.6bn to Member states meet on Monday number of factors that include the The all-share indices rose too, increased by 3.17 percent, followed cent), Salam (0.90 percent) and QR549.8bn at the close of the week. to prepare for the negotiations fact that year-end is approach- besides an increase in the six- by the industrial sector (2.45 per- Qatar Industrial Manufacturing The net buying by Qatari portfo- and Ireland, the Netherlands, the ing when it is time for dividend sector indices and the capitali- cent), the real estate sector (2.18 Company (0.79 percent). lios was QR104m and non-Qatari Czech Republic and Slovakia sig- distribution. sation figure. The trading value percent), the telecommunication Regarding liquidity, the portfolios’ net buying reached nalled their opposition on Friday The New York Stock Exchange witnessed an improvement, too, sector (1.25 percent) and the goods total trading volume increased QR67.8m. Qatari individuals sold in a joint response. last week registered new record reaching QR1.89bn. and services sector (0.08 percent). marginally by about QR5m to stocks valued at QR148.5m while Although the final decision on levels for the first time this year, The upswing in trading on the The transportation sector index QR1,888.9m, while the daily trad- non-Qataris sold stocks worth the law rests solely with the law- and regionally, stock markets in Qatari bourse was led by Qatari decreased 0.55 percent. ing average rose to QR377.8m last QR23.2m. To conclude, the stock makers and member states, the the UAE, and Riyadh also put up portfolios, and to a lesser extent Share prices of 29 compa- week, compared to QR376.7m the index continued to rise due net industry worries that Barnier’s record performance in the hope by non-Qatari portfolios, with nies rose, 12 declined, Islamic previous week. The total trading buying. This improved the trading intervention could tip the balance of the success in negotiations to their strong net buying. That off- Insurance Company remained of the top six companies amounted environment locally, regionally and in favour of slightly tougher rules settle Iran’s nuclear issue. set the impact of net selling by stable. The share price of to around QR1,081.2m or 57.2 per- internationally. than had been anticipated. During the week, a number of retail investors. Investors Group was the highest cent of the total. Industries Qatar THE PENINSULA REUTERS

Egypt’s wheat supply to last Time ripe for NRIs to look at until March 5, says minister mutual funds through SIPs T A time when the Indian THE NR EYE one can miss the larger rally CAIRO: Egypt’s wheat rupee is still cheap but its and may stay out while markets supply is sufficient to last freefall appears to have were doing well or may enter at the country until March Abeen largely arrested, Moiz Mannan a wrong time when either valua- 5, the supplies minister it is a good idea for non-resident tion have peaked or markets are said yesterday. Indians to re-organise their invest- in their host country. These India- on the verge of declining. Mohamed Abu Shadi ment portfolios with the inclusion dedicated mutual fund schemes Rather than timing the market, said in comments pub- of mutual funds. invest in a diversified basket of investing every month will ensure lished by the state news Over the past few months, the Indian companies, usually with the that one is invested at the high and agency Mena that Egypt Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as well help of research inputs from their the low, and make the best out of had imported 2.3 million as the Finance Ministry has been Indian subsidiaries or other Indian an opportunity that could be tough tonnes of wheat during seized of the problem of controlling fund houses. Several Indian fund to predict in advance. SIPs thus the “last period”, without the rupee slide. Over this period houses also market their offshore make the volatility in the mar- specifying a time frame for several measures were put in place funds abroad. ket work in favour of an investor those purchases. including making it easier and more The advantage of investing and help in averaging out the cost Egypt’s wheat stor- lucrative for foreign investors and through these offshore funds is called “Rupee Cost Averaging”. For age capacity will reach 3 NRIs to put their money in India. that NRIs can invest in foreign example, with Rs1,000 one can buy million tonnes once the We saw several restrictions being currency, but there are heaby 50 units at Rs20 per unit or 100 construction of 100 gov- removed and opportunities of higher entry loads involved. Overseas units at Rs10 per unit depending ernment-built silos is com- earnings being offered, particularly Indians may also invest in mutual upon whether the market is up or plete, Abu Shadi said. in bank deposits. funds domiciled within India, using down. Thus, more units are pur- Egypt, the world’s larg- Undoubtedly, NRIs took advan- their NRE or NRO account. These chased when a schemes’ NAV is est importer of wheat, tage of these offerings and many funds do not charge any entry load, low and fewer units when the NAV needs huge quantities of of them have invested likewise. but the investment is in rupees. is high. Hence, when the two cases wheat to make flour for its However, owing to their higher Here there was the danger of los- are taken together, cost is averaged bread subsidy programme. earnings abroad, many NRIs still ing money owing to decline in the out. The longer the time-frame, the The main government have income that they could put value of the Indian currency, but by larger are the benefits of averaging. wheat buying entity’s most aside in a tad more risky ventures and large the steep fall now seems SIPs also help in availing ben- recent wheat purchase that offer returns higher than the to have been arrested. efits of compounding. This means was on Thursday, when bank deposit rates. NRIs with a slightly higher the earlier one starts an SIP and it bought 240,000 tonnes In view of this, NRIs who are risk appetite can invest in a mix longer the investment horizon, of Romanian and French looking for higher returns may of large-cap, mid-and-small cap the larger the benefits. The rea- wheat for shipment. use the exchange rate advantage oriented equity funds, while oth- son being, each rupee one invests Shadi told Reuters last to invest in equities through the ers can distribute money between earns a return, which ends up as month his government Mutual Fund route. This is because equity and debt funds. more rupees to earn a return, would increase stocks to Mutual Funds, particularly if SIP is a smart financial plan- allowing investment to grow at a last until the end of March. approached though Systematic ning tool that helps create wealth, fast pace. Higher rates of return Since the ouster of Investment Plans (SIPs) offer a by investing small sums of money or longer investment time periods Mohammed Mursi, the wide range of options to choose every month, over a period of increase the principal amount in government has made 11 from. Regardless of market move- time. Investing at an early stage geometric proportions. This is the tenders. Prior to his depar- ments, most diversified MF prod- offers the benefits of two powerful single most important reason for ture, Mursi’s government ucts have consistently offer returns strategies, rupee cost averaging investors to start investing early had only made one ten- in the range of 13-14 per cent over and the power of compounding. and keep on investing on a regu- der this year, betting on a the last 10 years. NRIs may invest The biggest advantage of SIP lar basis to achieve the long-term higher domestic crop. in any of the India-focused offshore is that one need not time the financial goals. REUTERS mutual funds or ETFs operating market. In timing the market, THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Berkshire adds $3.7bn ExxonMobil stake Buffett’s firm discloses largest new holding

NEW YORK: Berkshire ExxonMobil holding was added in more than half the world’s oil, Hathaway Inc has reported the three months ended June 30, have averaged $108.48 a barrel a stake in ExxonMobil Corp according to a separate filing yes- this year. Although that’s down valued at more than $3.7bn as terday. Berkshire requested con- 2.9 percent from the 2012 average, Warren Buffett’s company dis- fidential treatment in an August it’s still almost twice as much as closed its largest new holding document detailing its portfolio the 2001-2010 average, according since IBM Corp in 2011. at the end of the second quar- to data compiled by Bloomberg. Buffett’s company owned 40.1 ter. The Securities and Exchange Buffett, Berkshire’s Chairman million shares of ExxonMobil on Commission sometimes allows and Chief Executive Officer for September 30, Omaha, Nebraska- companies to withhold informa- more than four decades, has had based Berkshire said in a regula- tion from the public to limit copy- successes and blunders betting on tory filing. Berkshire has benefited cat investing. energy. He booked profits in 2007 this year as its stock picks rallied ExxonMobil, which traces its as he sold stock in PetroChina Co along with the broader market, roots to the 1880s and John D after the shares rose more than affirming a strategy of favor- Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Trust, eightfold since Berkshire’s $488m ing equities instead of bonds is among the most-efficient major investment in 2003. amid near record-low interest international energy produc- In 2009, Berkshire posted its rates. Buffett, 83, has tracked ers, spending $19.27 to find the worst quarterly loss in at least ExxonMobil and bought its stock equivalent of a barrel of crude last two decades, fueled by a charge in the past, holding a stake in the year, according to data compiled on the decline of oil producer Irving, Texas-based energy pro- by Bloomberg. That compared ConocoPhillips. Buffett said he ducer as recently as 2011. with $21.48 in per-barrel costs for made a major mistake investing ExxonMobil “is undervalued, Chevron Corp, the second-largest in the company with oil prices in his opinion, and pretty much US oil producer, and $22.66 for near their peak. being ignored by the market,” said London-based BP. Berkshire cut its stake in David Kass, a professor at the ExxonMobil boosted oil and nat- ConocoPhillips by 44 percent in the University of Maryland’s Robert ural-gas production by 1.5 percent three months ended September H. Smith School of Business during the third quarter, revers- 30 to 13.5 million shares. Buffett’s who has taken students to meet ing a two-year stretch of output company also reduced its hold- A view of the ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown, Texas. Buffett in Omaha. “He knows declines. Net income for the period ing in London-based drug- the company. He knows it well.” dropped by 18 percent to $7.87bn maker GlaxoSmithKline Plc by the computer-services company, acquisition recently, causing cash Stock in the energy company ExxonMobil had advanced 7.7 per- as rising crude prices that ben- 77 percent to 345,819 American Coca-Cola Co, Wells Fargo & Co to accumulate at his company, “certainly does a lot better than cent this year through Thursday’s efited the company’s oil-produc- Depositary Receipts. and American Express Co his “big said the University of Maryland’s sitting in US Treasury bills,” Kass close in New York, trailing the 26 tion business squeezed margins at Buffett disclosed two years ago four: Each is valued at more than Kass. The investment also could said. “This is a conservative, safe percent surge in the Standard & ExxonMobil’s refineries. that he had spent more than $10bn $10bn. Buffett could have been be beneficial if it’s still in the port- stock — a nice position for when- Poor’s 500 Index. Brent crude futures traded in accumulating shares of IBM. He drawn to ExxonMobil because folio after Buffett’s no longer lead- ever a successor takes over.” About three-quarters of the London, the benchmark price for calls Berkshire’s investments in he hasn’t been able to find a big ing the company. WP-BLOOMBERG

Trade deal will JPMorgan Chase to pay investors H&M grabs more control in Bangladesh not pander to STOCKHOLM: Three decades “We see these a little like test spawn a $19bn Bangladeshi manu- after it started doing business centers where we can try out facturing industry. big business, $4.5bn over mortgage bonds with suppliers in Bangladesh, different things that we can then The three factories where Hennes & Mauritz is seeking push out on a larger scale in the H&M has taken full control of say US and EU NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase to government-controlled mortgage greater control of production in entire supply chain,” Gedda said. production were chosen from said on Friday that it had reached a giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a nation where it is among the H&M, which normally shares among some of the retailer’s top BRUSSELS: US and EU deal with 21 institutional investors over low-quality mortgage bonds it largest purchasers of clothing. factory space with other labels, suppliers, Gedda said. trade negotiators rejected to pay $4.5bn for losses on mort- sold them. H&M this year agreed to is seeking tighter control over H&M, which started buying accusations on Friday gage securities it and Bear Stearns And it also comes after the insti- become the sole client of two fac- production in countries like from Bangladesh in 1982 and that they are pandering to sold before the financial crisis. tutional investors struck a deal for tories in Bangladesh and one in Bangladesh. H&M is among global Cambodia in 1998, has a long- multinational companies JPMorgan said the deal would set- Bank of America to pay $8.5 billion Cambodia, helping convince build- clothing retailers that have shifted term commitment to the plants, in their push to agree the tle investors’ claims that the bank for questionable RMBS it and subsidi- ing owners to offer satisfactory output toward Asia, using local she said, without disclosing their world’s largest free-trade and Bear Stearns, which it took over ary Countrywide sold with exagger- conditions and wages, said Anna contractors to reduce the cost of location or the length of the deal, saying food safety at the outset of the crisis, had mis- ated quality ratings. But like the Bank Gedda, H&M’s social sustainabil- production. The lowest wages in exclusivity agreements. and the environment will represented the asset quality of 330 of America deal, the new JPMorgan ity manager. Asia after Myanmar have helped WP-BLOOMBERG not be put at risk. residential mortgage-backed securi- agreement still needs to be approved Consumer and green ties the investors were sold. by trustees of the mortgage securities groups say a deal encom- The bank said the settlement in the case, as well as a court. passing half the world’s is “another important step in The trustees have until January economic output threat- JPMorgan’s efforts to resolve legacy- 15 to accept the deal, but the offer ens the standards govern- related RMBS matters.” “The firm could be extended by another 60 days ing products from medical believes it is appropriately reserved if necessary. In a statement the 21 devices to toys, because for this and any remaining RMBS investors said they agree to the deal companies are pressing litigation matters.” The deal follows and are asking the trustees of the for lower costs and fewer JPMorgan’s agreement to pay $5.1bn bond issues to accept it. AFP barriers to trade. “We are not in the busi- ness of lowering standards,” the European Union’s chief trade negotiator Ignacio Garcia Bercero said after the second round of nego- tiations in Brussels on an EU-US free trade pact. His US counterpart Dan Mullaney insisted: “We have received a clear mes- sage that whatever we do in regulation, we should not be undercutting the levels of protection that we have for the environment and for human health and safety.”

BLOC-TO-BLOC DEALS The world’s largest econ- omies are trying to agree a series of all-encompassing bilateral or bloc-to-bloc trade deals that go far beyond just lowering tar- iffs and seek to make life easier for businesses by harmonising rules. Brussels and Washington both see free trade as a way to create jobs and generate investment after years of low growth following the global financial crisis. Their proposed deal, which negotiators began discussing in July and hope to agree by the end of next year, could boost the EU and US economies by more than $100bn a year each. EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht has said that the EU’s tight regula- tion of genetically modified food will not change, even if Brussels and Washington sign an accord. Many Europeans consider GM crops as “Frankenstein Food”. But US lawmak- ers have said they will not support a deal unless the EU tears down barriers that have blocked US farm exports. REUTERS SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Commodity prices mixed on stimulus outlook Gold price edges up to $1,287.25 an ounce; industrial metals retreat on China growth worries

LONDON: Commodity prices mid-September, inventories have PRECIOUS METALS: Gold authorities’ grip on the world’s dropped to $2,089 a tonne from edged up to $1,459 a tonne from traded mixed this week as ballooned from 29.8 million bar- prices ended the week higher second-largest economy, as lead- $2,128. Three-month tin grew $1,457 a week earlier. dealers reacted to US stimu- rels to 388.1 million barrels. overall in the wake of Yellen’s ers chart the way forward for the to $22,900 a tonne from $22,850. COCOA: Prices dropped on lus expectations amid weaker Last week’s build was more remarks regarding US stimulus. next decade. Three-month nickel declined an improving harvest outlook. growth worries across the globe. than double the average forecast “The ‘Yellen’ effect has man- Meanwhile, official data showed to $13,712 a tonne from $13,912. By Friday on LIFFE, cocoa for Raw material futures, which of one million barrels. Crude aged to push gold... higher as her that a weak eurozone recovery Three-month zinc slipped to delivery in March grew to £1,713 had been falling early in the week, inventories are 3.2 percent above dovish overtones put any ideas of slowed to a ‘snail’s pace’ in the $1,885 a tonne from $1,891 a tonne from £1,706 a week ear- recovered some lost ground after the year-ago week, the energy near-term tapering on the back- third quarter, with powerhouse SUGAR: Prices hit three- lier. On ICE Futures US, cocoa Federal Reserve chief-nominee department said. The ballooning burner,” said Triland Metals. Germany off its stride and France month lows in London at $464.4 for March stood at $2,675 a tonne Janet Yellen defended the US cen- crude stockpiles suggested ongo- By late Friday on the London hit by a surprise contraction. a tonne. By Friday on the ICE compared with $2,667 for the tral bank’s $85bn-a-month bond- ing soft energy demand in an Bullion Market, the price of gold The 17-nation eurozone econ- Futures US exchange, the price December contract a week earlier. buying programme, and rejected economy growing only modestly. edged up to $1,287.25 an ounce omy grew just 0.1 percent in the of unrefined sugar for delivery GRAINS AND SOYA: Soya suggestions that it had generated Brent crude oil meanwhile from $1,285.50 a week earlier. three months to September after in March slid to 17.61 US cents and maize gained, while wheat fresh bubbles in property or stock “extended recent gains after the Silver slipped to $20.63 an ounce a gain of 0.3 percent in the previ- a pound from 18.08 cents a week fell. By Friday on the Chicago markets. International Energy Agency from $21.70. On the London ous quarter, the Eurostat statis- earlier. On LIFFE, London’s Board of Trade, January-dated OIL: Crude futures diverged, expressed concern over Libyan Platinum and Palladium Market, tics agency said. futures exchange, the price of a soyabean meal—used in animal with New York prices hitting oil production, reinforcing the platinum fell to $1,438 an ounce Germany, Europe’s largest tonne of white sugar for March feed—grew to $12.97 a bushel from five-month lows amid strong sup- market’s chief supply worry”, said from $1,446. Palladium dropped to economy, eked out growth of 0.3 tumbled to $465.90 from $481.50 $12.96 a week earlier. Maize for plies in the United States, while Tim Evans of Citi Futures. $729 an ounce from $757. percent, down from 0.7 percent in a week earlier. delivery in December climbed to Brent was supported by unrest By Friday on London’s BASE METALS: Industrial the second quarter, while France COFFEE: Futures recov- $4.29 a bushel from $4.26. Wheat in Libya, traders said. New York Intercontinental Exchange, Brent metals retreated across the board slipped back, its economy shrink- ered further from multi-year for December dropped to $6.45 a crude struck $92.51 a barrel on North Sea crude for delivery in amid speculation that China could ing 0.1 percent after a gain of 0.5 low points that were reached on bushel from $6.49. Thursday — the lowest level since January stood at $107.88 a bar- revise lower its growth forecast percent. expectations of bumper harvests. RUBBER: Prices extended June. rel compared with $104.47 for for 2014. Triland Metals broker By Friday on the London By Friday on the ICE Futures gains as wet weather in Malaysia It came after official data the expired December contract said “leaks from China’s high Metal Exchange, copper for deliv- US exchange in New York, hit supplies. The Malaysian showed that US commercial a week earlier. On the New York political meeting regarding future ery in three months dropped to Arabica for delivery in March Rubber Board’s benchmark crude oil inventories had risen Mercantile Exchange, West Texas growth targets have haunted $6,965.50 a tonne from $7,115 a stood at 106.60 US cents a SMR20 rose to 231.00 US cents for the eighth consecutive week, Intermediate or light sweet crude the markets”. China did though week earlier. Three-month alu- pound from 103.70 cents for the a kilo from 229.15 cents the pre- by 2.6 million barrels in the for December fell to $93.83 a bar- on Friday pledge ambitious minium fell to $1,784.50 a tonne December contract a week earlier. vious week. week ended November 8. Since rel from $94.44. reforms to loosen the Communist from $1,803.75 Three-month lead On LIFFE, Robusta for January AFP

RWE to cut 6,750 jobs Cyprus to lift capital controls within months

BRUSSELS: Cyprus is likely to banks as well as heavy losses momentum not in abstract terms, dogged Europe for more than half completely lift controls on capi- on big savers including wealthy but in very specific terms that a decade. Financial transactions tal movement within months, foreigners. will relate to their relaxation and in Cyprus are now vetted, and finance minister Harris To prevent a collapse of its finan- eventually their full lifting. It is a there are daily cash withdrawal Georgiades said on Friday, end- cial system, Cyprus introduced progression of months not years.” limits at banks. The latest ECB ing a controversial chapter in emergency controls on the move- While controls on the move- data shows Cyprus has lost about the euro zone’s short history. ment of capital, such as money ment of capital within Cyprus are 30 percent of its deposit base over Earlier this year, the transfers or cash withdrawals, in already set to be removed early a 17-month period. Mediterranean island became the March. It has been gradually relax- next year, Georgiades’ comments But Georgiades said this was fifth country in the euro zone to ing those controls ever since. signal that rules restricting the part of the planned scaling down seek an international financial “Already the restrictions movement of money outside of the of a once over-sized banking sec- lifeline after it lost billions of which are in place now are much country will also soon be lifted. tor. The European Commission, euros on Greek bonds. looser than they were in March,” The full removal of capital con- the IMF and the ECB said the The aid, however, was given on Georgiades said on the sidelines trols, the first of their kind since country had made good progress the toughest terms to date in the of a meeting of European Union the launch of the euro, could mark in meeting the terms of its $13bn euro crisis, forcing the closure of finance ministers. “The inten- a further milestone in overcoming bailout programme. one of the country’s two biggest tion is to maintain pace and a financial and debt crisis that has REUTERS

Hyundai to launch Sonata, Genesis models in the US

MICHIGAN: Hyundai Motor Co will launch new versions of its Sonata and Genesis sedans and a hydrogen-fueled Tucson crossover in the United States in the first half of 2014, the automaker’s top US executive said on Friday. The South Korea carmaker is expected to unveil the Tucson fuel-cell vehicle, which is already The headquarters of the RWE company in Essen, Germany. RWE AG sold in Europe as the ix35, next is to cut 6,750 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, by 2016 amid week at the Los Angeles auto falling profits. The number of staff at the company will fall from around show, Hyundai Motor America 67,400 at the end of 2013 to 61,000, a company source said. Chief Executive John Krafcik told reporters at the company’s technical centre outside Detroit. Krafcik said Hyundai plans through 2016 to build 1,000 of the Tucson fuel-cell vehicles, China signals shift to put which are made on the same South Korean assembly line as the gasoline-powered model, but market in charge of IPOs the company is prepared to build more if the demand is there. SHANGHAI: China may weak stock market by restricting Hyundai sees fuel-cell cars as reduce the influence of the new shares. combining the best attributes of state on stock markets as part Lifting the suspension would gasoline-powered cars and electric of its sweeping reform agenda, be a signal that policymakers are vehicles, including greater driving including by making it easier for willing to cede more control to range than EVs with a faster time companies to list their stocks markets. to recharge the car’s battery. and making management of Analysts welcomed the plans, Krafcik acknowledged, how- state-owned enterprises more but cautioned they still had to be ever, that fuel-cell technology is accountable to shareholders. implemented. still in its infancy and “there’s no In a pointer to a winding back “A policy document, however question the internal-combus- of government influence in initial weighty and well put-together, tion engine will reign supreme public offerings (IPOs), detailed does not in itself change any- for some time.” He said the 2015 plans released on Friday night thing on the ground,” said Mark Sonata will be introduced next included a pledge to “push forward Williams and Wang Qinwei in a April at the New York auto show. stock issuance registration system research note. Krafcik called 2013 a “difficult” reform” — a term previously used “We have heard loud call for year for the company in the US to refer to the listing process. reform before. It is not just the market, with sales up only 2 per- In developed economies, the speed of reform implementation cent through October, as capacity process largely requires a com- that matters, but the sequencing.” constraints have held the com- pany to register and go through The government also wants pany back. He repeated the com- a rigorous audit before investors to encourage increased equity pany’s stance that there were no make a decision on whether or financing, which would help wean plans for Hyundai to add produc- not to buy the stock. Chinese firms off an their over- tion capacity in North America. To list in China requires the dependence on bank loans for He said the company’s incentive approval of the China Securities funding. spending so far this year averaged Regulatory Commission (CSRC). Corporate debt in China has $1,370 per vehicle, the second- An early test of the leadership’s exploded since the global financial lowest rate in the US industry. commitment to reform will be crisis, and Fitch estimates that The company’s average transac- if it lifts a year-long suspension the economy-wide debt-to-GDP tion price has risen to $22,758 per of new listings in Shanghai and ratio will reach around 218 per- vehicle. Shenzhen. cent of GDP by the end of 2013, up Hyundai will cut Sonata pro- While the stated reason for the 87 percentage points since 2008. duction by 11 percent this year de facto ban was to clean up fraud In July, the IMF warned simi- at its plant in Alabama as the car by forcing underwriters review larly rapid debt run-ups have is in its last year before the new the accuracy of IPO applications, been associated with financial version debuts, Krafcik said. it was widely understood to be an crises in other countries. REUTERS effort to prop up the chronically REUTERS SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 GECM & TENDERS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS MAP (GECM) Every Sunday German growth slows to China’s recovery faster amid 0.3pc in Q3 reform summit BEIJING: UK economy is in recovery, FRANKFURT: German economic China’s economy entered the says BoE Governor growth slowed in the third final quarter of 2013 with an acceleration in manufacturing and exports, momentum US economy still subpar, Yellen LONDON: Britain’s economic quarter as a result of lacklustre exports, data showed on Thursday, that offered confidence to Communist Yen down on GDP data says in testimony recovery “has finally taken hold”, suggesting recent criticism of leaders gathering to determine policy TOKYO: The yen declined against WASHINGTON: Janet Yellen says according to Bank of England Germany’s high trade surplus is shifts for the coming decade. Industrial other major currencies in early the economy has regained ground Governor Mark Carney. The 2013 unwarranted. GDP expanded by output rose a more-than-estimated 10.3 Asian deals on Thursday, as lost to the deepest recession since growth forecast has been upgraded 0.3 percent during July-September, percent from a year earlier in October and Japan’s economic growth the 1930s. But the nominated Fed from 1.4 percent to 1.6 percent. It substantially slower than the 0.7 manufacturing investment strengthened, expanded more-than-forecast in chief says unemployment remains predicts GDP to improve by 0.9 percent recorded in the preceding according to data released by the the third quarter. The preliminary too high at 7.3 percent and the Fed percent in the current quarter of the three months, the federal statistics National Bureau of Statistics. Customs data from the Cabinet Office said is trying to accelerate the economy’s year and has lifted its outlook for office Destatis said. data showed overseas sales rebounded the GDP was up 0.5 percent in the recovery. In testimony prepared for next year from 2.5 percent to 2.8 by more than forecast. third quarter of 2013 compared to her confirmation hearing on Thursday, percent. Yellen said the economy was still the previous three months. performing far below its potential and inflation was running below the Fed’s India’s slowdown puts 2 percent target. middle class dreams on hold NEW DELHI: Construction projects SA business confidence low stall as weak rupee and rising JOHANNESBURG: Businesses are living costs prompt consumers to feeling the emerging-market pinch‚ with swap aspirations for reality. The optimism falling to record lows in the economy is expected to grow by Brazil rules out changes in third quarter of this year‚ according to only 4pc-5pc this year, not enough debt management the latest Grant Thornton International to create the salaried jobs needed Business Report quarterly tracker for the growing workforce. The SAO PAULO: Despite growing concern survey. South Africa’s optimism for rupee fell to a historic low against over Brazil’s public debt ratio reaching business prospects for the coming 12 the dollar in August. Prices for Slow wages dragging on economy close to 60pc of GDP this year, the months fell to its lowest level‚ at 18pc staples such as fuel and onions SYDNEY: The wage price index compiled Treasury is confident no changes are for the third quarter of 2013. The figure have skyrocketed. by the Australian Bureau of Statistics needed in the day-to-day management has been steadily declining since the rose 2.7 percent over the year to the of the 2 trillion real treasury debt since first quarter of 2011 (71pc). September quarter, the bureau said. In servicing costs are still relatively low, each of the preceding three years it had anchored by a large amount of fixed- risen by either 3.6 or 3.7 percent. But if income debt. there’s one thing that can be relied on in economics, it’s that a slack labour market leads to slower wages growth, at least in the absence of significant government intervention in wage setting.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s last day as an international cricket player Sachin Tendulkar factfile NEW DELHI: Factfile on India’s record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar who retired yester- day after playing his 200th Test match: Full name: Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar Right-hand batsman, right-arm spinner Major teams: India, Mumbai. Height: 5 feet, 5 inches (165.1 centimetres) Career: Tests Matches 200, Runs 15,921, Highest 248 not out, Average 53.78, Centuries 51, Half-centuries Sachin 68. Wickets 46 Tendulkar One-day internationals: waits for the presentation Matches 463, Runs 18,426, Highest 200 not out, Average 44.83, Centuries 49, Half-centuries ceremony 96. Wickets 154 to start after Twenty20: India beat Match 1, Runs 10, Average 10.00. Wickets 1. West Indies World records: in Mumbai yesterday. • Most Test runs and centuries Tendulkar’s • Most one-day runs and centuries son Arjun, • Only batsman to score 100 international centuries daughter • Most appearances in Tests and one-day internationals Sara and wife Anjali are also • 1,000 or more Test runs in a calendar year six times: 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010 seen. Indian • 1,000 or more one-day runs in a calendar year seven times: 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, Test players 2003 and 2007 Virat Kohli and Key dates: Murali Vijay April 24, 1973: Born in Mumbai are at right. December 11, 1988: First class debut aged 15 with a century November 15, 1989: Test debut v Pakistan, Karachi December 18, 1989: One-day debut v Pakistan, Gujranwala August 14, 1990: Maiden Test century v England, Old Trafford aged 17 December 10, 2005: Overtakes Sunil Gavaskar’s world record of 34 Test tons October 17, 2008: Overtakes Brian Lara as highest run-getter in Tests February 24, 2010: First batsman to score 200 in one-day cricket. April 2, 2011: World Cup winner with India March 16, 2012: Becomes only batsman to score 100 international tons. November 16, 2013: Ends career after playing his 200th Test. He had already retired from one-day and Twenty20 cricket. Reactions to Tendulkar’s retirement MUMBAI: Reaction to the retirement of India’s Sachin Tendulkar from cricket yesterday after a glittering career spanning 24 years: DAVID RICHARDSON, CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC): Sachin Tendulkar “He was an exceptional cricketer who earned the utmost respect of his peers, team delivers his mates, opponents and fans all over the world through his talent, performances and fierce farewell speech competitiveness. after the second “His 664 internationals, 34,357 runs and 100 centuries over 24 years not only illustrate his Test between determination and commitment to the game but also his mental and physical toughness India and West which are the vital ingredients to reach the highest pedestal in any sport. Indies in Mumbai “Sachin always put his team ahead of himself during his illustrious career but he picked up a yesterday. number of personal accolades which highlights his brilliance. Tendulkar was “Sporting geniuses like Sachin are rare phenomena and we are privileged to have seen him appearing in his in action. On behalf of the ICC and the entire cricketing family, I thank Sachin for his unprec- 200th and final edented services to our sport and we wish him well in the future.” Test. JITENDRA SINGH, Sports Minister of India: “Sachin Tendulkar is one of the finest examples of sportsmen we have ever had with love for the sport, humility, integrity, honesty and pure unbridled talent. His sterling performances across all formats of the game, from Tests, ODIs and T20s over 24 years, is a rare feat of exemplary elegance, earnest application and commitment.” ANJALI, wife of Sachin Tendulkar: “I have always known, from even before we got married, he is not only mine. Cricket comes first. He belongs to Mumbai, he belongs to the country and then he belongs to us. “I can imagine cricket without Sachin but I can’t imagine Sachin without cricket.” ROGER FEDERER, tennis great, on Twitter: “What a remarkable career @sachin_rt. Wish you the very best moving forward #ThankYouSachin” SANIA MIRZA, India tennis player, on Twitter: “So emotional...the whole country is...we will miss u #RESPECT #SACHIN #LEGEND” MICHAEL CARRICK, England footballer, on Twitter: “A true great of sport @sachin_rt retiring, had some innings!! The little master will be missed.” GRAEME SMITH, South Africa captain, on Twitter: LEFT: Sachin Tendulkar walks “Sorry I missed @sachin_rt last game.what can you say about a man that did so much for our great game! all the best in retirement & thank you!” the team out of the dressing room to MATTHEW HAYDEN, former Australia cricketer, on Twitter: the middle for the “Chase dreams and no short cuts, be a good person #dad patience, prayers and sacrifices last time in Mumbai #mum whatever you do, do it 100%#brother #Sachin” yesterday. RIGHT: BRETT LEE, former Australia cricketer, on Twitter: Tendulkar walks “Congrats to the legend @sachin_rt well done mate on everything you have achieved. A phe- around the Wankhede nomenal career” Stadium along with DARREN LEHMANN, Australia coach, on Twitter: his family and India team-mates. “Congratulations to Sachin on a magnificent career! One of the best of all time in the world of cricket, plenty of memories from him!” DAMIEN FLEMING, former Australia cricketer, on Twitter: “Well done on a great career #Sachin And #ThankYouSachin all the headaches bowling to you in your prime” TOM MOODY, former Australia cricketer, on Twitter: “Moving & classy speech by the “little master” composed & graceful to the very end. #ThankYouSachin” GRAEME SWANN, England cricketer, on Twitter: “I’m not sure if you heard but Sachin Tendulkar retired today! What a great little player and lovely bloke #ThankYouSachin” LUKE WRIGHT, England cricketer, on Twitter: “Such a honour to have watched and played against Sachin. He is a different class and yet still a great person. #ThankYouSachin” CHRIS GAYLE, West Indies cricketer, on Twitter: “Was absolutely a pleasure being a part of history Sachin Tendulkar 200 Test Match. Indian players give #legends” Sachin Tendulkar a VIRENDER SEHWAG, India cricketer, on Twitter: guard of honour after “Been an emotional time for me since the announcement #SRT. Can’t articulate what he India beat West Indies means to me, it’s so personal! #ThankYouSachin” in the second Test in SANJAY MANJREKAR, former India cricketer, on Twitter: Mumbai yesterday. Tendulkar grabbed a “He was the first to reach the ground & last to leave for 29 yrs. Don’t think any cricketer will stump as memento miss the game as much as Tendulkar will.” on what turned out AAKASH CHOPRA, former India cricketer, on Twitter: to be his last day in “Damp eyes...lump in my throat. A final goodbye. #ThankYouSachin” international cricket. HARBHAJAN SINGH, India cricketer, on Twitter: “Let’s salute the master. Cricket won’t be the same without u. For me u r cricket. Thank u paji for everything” IRFAN PATHAN, India cricketer, on Twitter: “Most emotional retirement of world cricket but Sachin Tendulkar isn’t retiring from our heart, #ThankYouSachin” SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Tendulkar era comes to an end India’s batting legend bids adieu in Mumbai Test; conferred highest civilian award The ‘Little Master’ ends career as world’s leading scorer in both Tests and ODIs

MUMBAI: Indian cricket leg- been like this for me,” he told the end Sachin Tendulkar wept as teary-eyed crowds in comments Atherton hails he left the pitch for the final broadcast on Indian television. time yesterday after his 200th “I want to thank you from the ‘remarkable’ Test match, ending a dazzling bottom of my heart and say that career spanning nearly a quar- time has gone by rather quickly, ter of a century. but the memories that you’ve left batsman The master batsman, who has with me will always be with me god-like popularity across India, forever and ever.” LONDON: Former England waved to thousands of cheering, He said the chanting of “Sachin! captain Michael Atherton said emotional fans and wiped tears Sachin!” would “reverberate in India great Sachin Tendulkar from his eyes as he left the field my ears until I stop breathing”, had achieved something “few Sachin Tendulkar through a guard of honour formed prompting deafening shouts of his can comprehend” in playing waves out to the by his teammates at Mumbai’s name from spectators. international cricket for more Wankhede stadium. Tendulkar was then hoisted on crowd on the third day than two decades. At the age of 40, Tendulkar is to his teammates’ shoulders for a of the second Test Widely regarded as one of retiring from the game as the victory lap around the field, wav- against West Indies cricket’s greatest batsmen, the world’s leading scorer in both Test ing a giant Indian flag. in Mumbai, yesterday. 40-year-old Tendulkar is cur- and one-day cricket and the only Soon after the match he was Tendulkar played 200 rently playing his 200th and final man to score 100 international chosen for India’s highest civil- Test matches and Test, against the West Indies, in centuries. ian award, the Bharat Ratna, scored 15,921 runs, his home town of Mumbai. In a lengthy and poignant in an announcement from the and 51 centuries “Whatever the rest of this speech on the field after the president’s office, making him over 24 years and the Test brings, he completes a feat match against the West Indies in the first sportsperson to receive Mumbai Test match -- almost two and half decades in his hometown, Tendulkar thanked the honour. was his last. international sport - that few can everyone who had supported him, To the disappointment of his comprehend, let alone contem- from family members and friends, followers, the “Little Master” only plate,” wrote Atherton, now cricket coaches and managers through to batted for one innings during his correspondent of The Times. teammates and ardent fans. last match, failing to clinch a fair- Atherton added Tendulkar’s lon- He began by paying tribute to ytale final century when he was gevity was “remarkable when you his father who passed away in out for 74 on Friday. think that it gets harder, not easier, 1999, saying that “without his His dismissal was met with the longer you play, especially in guidance I don’t think I would be a stunned silence followed by a the craziest cricketing country standing in front of you”. standing ovation from the crowd, on Earth”. Atherton was on the The cricketer thanked his who had greeted his every run opposite side when Tendulkar mother and other relatives indi- with thundering cheers. scored the first of his record 51 vidually, prompting tears from his Spectators nevertheless praised Test hundreds at Old Trafford in wife Anjali as he praised her and his last performance, which Manchester in 1990. his “two precious diamonds” -- included 12 well-timed boundaries During his glittering career, Tendulkar failed to score a Test mother, Rajni, watched him bat “There was your correspondent their son Arjun, 14, and daughter to remind them of the best that Tendulkar gained a reputation for century in the last 40 innings of in person for the first time at his sending down some filthy leg-spin; Sara, 16 -- who stood close by as Tendulkar has produced since his humility and integrity in a coun- his career, with the final of his final match, after a special ramp a svelte Angus Fraser gliding in to he spoke. international debut in 1989 at the try where public figures are often 51 Test tons coming nearly three was built for her at Wankhede. bowl; and Devon Malcolm, who hit Calling his marriage to Anjali age of 16. tarred by corruption. years ago in January 2011 against She had previously worried that the 17-year-old Tendulkar on the “the best partnership I’ve had in “His 74 runs captured all we He told his Indian teammates South Africa. her presence may bring her son helmet in the first innings. David my life”, he promised his children have come to love and celebrate that he believed they would “con- His declining powers in recent bad luck. Gower and Graham Gooch looked “the next 16 years and beyond, about him,” said a piece in the tinue to serve the nation in the years had led some to suggest he Cricketing greats Brian Lara on from slip,” Atherton recalled. everything is for you”. Hindustan Times daily, with the right spirit, with the right values”. should have retired earlier, but and Shane Warne flew in to “I remember how still he “I know there are so many guys headline: “Thank you, thank you, “Each generation gets the such criticism failed to dent his join Indian politicians, business- (Tendulkar) was at the crease, who’ve fasted for me, prayed for thank you”. opportunity to merely take care superstar status among India’s 1.2 men and Bollywood stars at the how composed he looked and how me, done all sorts of things for me. “A billion dreams end,” said the of this sport and serve it to the billion people. stadium to witness Tendulkar’s understated his hundred celebra- Without all that life wouldn’t have Times of India. best of our ability,” he added. Tendulkar’s wheelchair-bound swansong. AFP tion was. AFP Cannot imagine Tendulkar Sri Lanka beat Kiwis without cricket, to draw ODI series says wife Anjali DAMBULLA: Tillakaratne wickets for 14 runs to take the Dilshan scored his third consec- man-of-the-match award. MUMBAI: Anjali Tendulkar utive half-century as Sri Lanka Nathan McCullum, in partner- said yesterday that it would be beat New Zealand by 36 runs ship with James Neesham, gave difficult to imagine her hus- under Duckworth/Lewis in the New Zealand some hope with an band Sachin without cricket as third and final one-day interna- unbroken stand of 63 off 36 balls. the legend is all set to end his tional to clinch a 1-1 series draw Yet despite that brave effort, 24-year fairytale journey here yesterday. they were still trailing under the at the Wankhede Stadium after The match was delayed due to D/L method on 126-6 after 25 the second cricket Test against The Indian players line up for a team photograph along with retring Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai. rain and initially reduced by seven overs when the umpires called off the West Indies. overs before a further interrup- the game for bad light amid pro- “The last one month have been tion during the Sri Lanka innings tests from the two New Zealand difficult for us. Whenever we curtailed it to 33 overs each. batsmen thought of this day we became A fine opening partnership of Neesham was unbeaten on 42 emotional. It will be difficult for 91 off 86 balls from Sri Lanka’s and McCullum on 35 off 19 balls. us to imagine Tendulkar without India maul Windies in experienced batters Mahela “We had high hopes of winning cricket. Cricket can be without Jayawardene and Dilshan helped the series 2-0, but to walk away Tendulkar but hard for us to them post a challenging total of 1-1, we sort of feel empty to tell believe that Tendulkar will be 211-8. you the truth because I felt that without cricket,” Anjali said in a Dilshan completed his third we had a great opportunity to win rare TV interview. Sachin’s farewell Test half-century of the series scor- but due to circumstances it wasn’t Anajli said Tendulkar can never ing 53 off 50 balls, including eight to be,” said New Zealand stand-in switch himself off from the game. MUMBAI: India inflicted an sizeable crowd at the Wankhede The giant screen flickered “leg- fours, to take the man-of-the- captain Kyle Mills. “I have never seen him switch- innings and 126-run defeat on erupted in joy. Soon followed a ends never end” and the cameras series award. “You have a scheduled day’s play ing him off from the game. the West Indies on the third day sinking feeling that it will indeed soon panned on his family. His Jayawardene, promoted up the for a day game but the scheduled Even when we are holidaying of the second Test to give a fit- be the last time Tendulkar will wife Anjali and daughter Sara order to make way for all-rounder close of the game is after sunset in England he is always in the ting farewell to cricket legend be seen at the Wankhede in an were emotional. Thisara Perera, scored a fluent when it is not possible to play. switch on mode. He is very con- Sachin Tendulkar in his farewell international match. Meanwhilw, West Indies cap- run a ball 46 with eight fours. “It doesn’t sound like com- scious about the game and will and 200th Test at the Wankhede Tendulkar, 40, rushed from the tain Darren Sammy said it was New Zealand faced a tall order mon sense to me especially when never eat too much. We will Stadium here yesterday. deep, where he was fielding and embarrassing to lose the two Test on a slow and turning pitch and we fought our way back and got always hit gym and practice with As the West Indies resumed the grabbed the stumps. series against India in the way found themselves in deep trou- ourselves into a position to poten- Arjun (son) to stay fit whenever day at 43 for three in the second The full Indian team lined they did. ble when spinners Sachitra tially win it. he gets a chance,” said Anjali in innings, trailing India by 270 runs, up on both sides of the pitch “I am very disappointed, it is Senanayake and Rangana Herath “We were in a better position an interview to host broadcaster it was just a matter of when India as Tendulkar walked down the a bit embarrassing actually. We reduced them to 63-6 in 19 overs. today than we were in the last Star Sports. got the job done. The West Indies track. He took off his hat and came here hoping to play much Senanayake who opened the game which we won,” he said. Anjali said her husband is good were all out for 187, five more than waved at the crowd, which was better,” said Sammy after his bowling took two top-order AFP at hiding emotions and it would their first innings score. Pragyan chanting his name. team suffered the second con- highly unlikely that the cricket Ojha was the Man-of-the-Match For all it was a moment to secutive innings defeat of the two Scoreboard legend will allow his emotions get with five wickets in each innings. remember even though Tendulkar match series here yesterday. the better of him. The moment of truth came has just turned a former India “It is a reality check after win- Sri Lanka: New Zealand (D/Lewis target 216): Tendulkar, however, became at 11.47 am when Mohammed cricketer. It was the occasion to ning six Tests. India really showed M Jayawardene c Ronchi b N McCullum .....46 T Latham lbw b Senanayake ...... 9 emotional and tears rolled down Shami knocked off the stumps of celebrate a 24-year career that us how to play Test cricket. Our T Dilshan c Ronchi b McClenaghan ...... 53 A Devcich c Herath b Kulasekara ...... 5 his eyes when India lifted the No.11 Shane Shillingford and the touched many lives. batsmen should take a leaf out K Sangakkara b N McCullum ...... 0 R Nicol st Sangakkara b Herath ...... 1 World Cup here at the same of Rohit’s (Sharma) book, the L Thirimanne c Latham b Mills ...... 23 G Elliott b Herath ...... 3 venue in 2011. Scoreboard way he batted with the No.11 was A Mathews c Ronchi b McClenaghan ...... 0 C Munro b Senanayake ...... 1 Asked if she would put up the fantastic. We have to believe in D Chandimal lbw b Neesham ...... 15 L Ronchi c Senanayake b Herath ...... 23 goggles and hide her emotions, West Indies (I innings) ...... 182 S Shillingford lbw b Ashwin ...... 8 ourselves,” he said looking at the T Perera c Latham b Ellis ...... 8 J Neesham (not out) ...... 42 Anjali said: “I am also good at hid- India (I innings) ...... 495 ST Gabriel b Mohammed Shami ...... 0 three ODIs beginning November N Kulasekara c Mills b Neesham ...... 14 N McCullum (not out) ...... 35 ing emotions. Maybe if not today West Indies (II innings) Extras (B 4, LB 5) ...... 9 21 in Kochi. S Senanayake (not out)...... 21 Extras: (LB1, W6) ...... 7 but tomorrow.” CH Gayle c Dhoni b Ojha ...... 35 Total (all out; 47 overs) ...... 187 He chose to congratulate R Herath (not out) ...... 17 Total (for six wkts, 25 overs) ...... 126 So how difficult would it be KOA Powell c Mohammed Shami b Ashwin ...9 Fall of wickets: 1-15, 2-28, 3-43, 4-74, 5-87, Sachin Tendulkar, who played his Extras: (B1, LB3, W9, NB1) ...... 14 Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-17, 3-21, 4-22, 5-26, for their kids Sara and Arjun, TL Best lbw b Ojha ...... 9 6-89, 7-157, 8-162, 9-185, 10-187 farewell Test in Mumbai. Total: (for eight wickets, 33 overs) .....211 6-63 Anjali said: “Sara is very much DM Bravo c Vijay b Ashwin ...... 11 Bowling: B Kumar 3-0-4-0; Mohammed Sha- “From the West Indies team Fall of wickets: 1-91, 2-91, 3-110, 4-110, Bowling: Senanayake 5-1-14-2, Kulasekara like her father. She never shows MN Samuels st Dhoni b Ojha ...... 11 mi 7-0-28-1; R Ashwin 17-4-89-4; PP Ojha and people back home, we wish 5-144, 6-146, 7-165, 8-184 4-1-20-1 (w3), Mathews 1-0-4-0, Herath 6-0- her emotions. Before they were S Chanderpaul lbw b Ashwin ...... 41 18-6-49-5; SR Tendulkar 2-0-8-0 Sachin all the best. It has been Bowling: Mills 6-1-35-1 (w1), McClenaghan 25-3, Dilshan 6-0-31-0, Malinga 3-0-31-0 born Tendulkar was already a N Deonarine c & b Ojha ...... 0 Result: Series India won the 2-match series 2-0 an honour to play against him. 7-0-34-2 (w3), Ellis 6-0-51-1 (w2, nb1), (w3) cricket star. So while growing up D Ramdin (not out) ...... 53 Player-of-the-match: PP Ojha (India) The fans in India have set the Devcich 3-0-31-0, Nicol 2-0-17-0 (w1), N Mc- Result: Sri Lanka won by 36 runs (Duckworth- they were still figuring what there DJG Sammy* lbw b Ojha ...... 1 Player-of-the-series: RG Sharma (India) benchmark on how we should Cullum 4-0-13-2, Neesham 5-0-26-2 (w1) Lewis method), draw series 1-1 father was.” IANS celebrate. AGENCIES SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Lewis ‘eyes $100m comeback’ Former heavyweight champ would consider fighting either of the Klitschko brothers

BY DENZIL PINTO reports that stated numerous figures, Lewis said: “Well I told DOHA: Former undisputed everybody that I would take off heavyweight champion Lennox my pjamas for $50m so right now Lewis has confirmed he would one leg is out of the pjamas.” be happy to make a sensational But the former boxer, who return to the ring to fight either lost only two professional fights, of the Klitschko brothers, but said he should be fit and ready in England football legend, only for a staggering $100m pay one year, should he come out of Alan Shearer (left) and cheque. retirement. Olympic gold Medallist, Ever since Lewis hanged up “Somebody asked me how much his gloves in 2004, the heavy- it would take for me to get back Lennox Lewis look on dur- weight category in the sport has into the ring. I said it would take ing the Stars Chat session been dominated by the Klitschko me a year to train because I have at Aspire Dome in Doha, brothers (Wladmir and Vitali), been out of the ring for a while. yesterday. Lewis said he with the Ukrainians holding the Somebody pushed out a number would consider coming out WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO and WBC and I said ‘yeh’. Who would refuse of retirement for $100m to heavyweight titles between them. that type of money even if they fight either of the Klitschko When asked if the British were retiring,” Lewis, who resides brothers, nine years after boxer would return to the sport in Miami, said. hanging up his gloves. for $100m - the biggest pay Nicknamed ‘The Lion’, Lewis cheque in the history of the sport, believes the Vitali and Wladmir PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY VP Lewis replied: “Yes absolutely,” should fight to add credibility at the ‘Stars Chat’ session at to the sport but can understand Aspire4Sport in Doha yesterday. their reasons not to, stating he The 1988 Olympic gold medal- ‘would not be able to fight’ his ist, who represented Canada in brother. Seoul, said he would be putting “You want to be the king of the up his ‘legacy’ if he does return hill and that means being number as the competition is not great in one. When you have two broth- the heavyweight category. ers who decide not to fight each He said: “I would come out other and have won numerous really up to them,” the West Ham him,” the former heavyweight his thoughts onto his next fight. which was the rematch as well as of retirement. They (Klitschko titles along their years. For me, I United fan said. champion said. He said: “When you step into how my training was going to go.” brothers) don’t have good com- had three belts. Now these broth- “I believe maybe they should During his 44-fight career that a fight, there can only be one Since retiring, Lewis has petitors right now for fighting. ers won’t fight each other. It kind fight each other because in tennis spanned from 1989 until his final winner. I was never over-excited enjoyed fame in various television But I told them, for the legacy of makes the sport shifty in a way you have two sisters going against bout against Vitali in June 2003 when I did win a fight. When I did programmes and films. it is going to cost because that is as we are not getting the best of each other. Boxing is a bit differ- in California, Lewis said he did lose, I was able to accept that and Lewis finished fourth in what I’m putting up.” what we can get. Other people ent because if I had a brother, I not get too carried away with a say ‘I got knocked out’ but I was the Celebrity Apprentice in Speaking of earlier media are saying should they retire? It’s don’t think I would be able to fight victory, and immediately turned also thinking about the next fight 2008. THE PENINSULA Reaching quarters in Brazil can be / a success for England: Shearer DOHA: Former Newcastle later became caretaker coach United striker Alan Shearer in 2009 for eight matches, said played down England’s management in the game is now chances of lifting the World ‘more man management than Cup next summer but believes ever before.’ a quarter-final berth would be He said: “Football man man- considered a success for the agement is for now more man national team. management than ever before. The 43-year-old striker who It’s probably more than 75 or played for ‘The Three Lions’ 85 per cent of the job, and I’m between 1992 to 2000, before pretty sure that all the man- retiring from the sport in 2006, agers will tell you that. You said financial matters as well as shouldn’t really have to motivate coaching has played a part in a top player. You should get to England’s decline on the inter- the top of the tree because of national stage. your hunger and your desire.” Speaking at a ‘Stars Chat’ He added: “That is why Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Thani (right), Qatar Football session at Aspire4Sport in Doha you have to admire Sir Alex Association (QFA) President, shakes hands with Wael Sawan (left), yesterday, the all-time English Ferguson in what he achieved Managing Director and Chairman of the Qatar Shell Companies after a Premier League goal-scorer said: in his career. He started off press conference at Aspire4Sport, yesterday. Khaled Al Muftah (centre), “I think football has improved. where players wanted to stay Qatar national team player is also seen. Certainly in the Premier League at the highest level without the it has improved. Where it hasn’t financial gain they have now. is that we are no nearer to He’s gone through different eras England in winning a tourna- and he’s had to coach players in ment. And the reasons for that whatever way they felt possible.” is that we don’t have enough top He explained: “On the other Qatar Shell, class players in our team unlike hand, you got to respect the other teams. We got to start not other guys in the lower league from scratch but we have to get clubs or in the bottom of half better coaching to coach the kids of the Premier League because to learn the life of a footballer.” they have to manage players. If QFA join hands The former Southampton you have to manage a top club striker added: “It is for them to with huge financial backing, if have the right attitude, the hun- the player doesn’t want to do ger and desire. The mentality England football legend, Alan Shearer at Aspire4Sport at Aspire Dome in what you want to do to him, in new move and the financial type of things Doha, yesterday. Shearer scored 30 goals in 62 appearances as well as you can just get rid of him like for the top end of the league scoring 34 goals to help Blackburn win the English Premier League title. Manchester City did with Carlos are astronomical. The wages of Tevez. A manager at a lower DOHA: Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell signed the top players are incredible. level can’t do that because the a four-year partnership where the latter will become the sponsor Maybe that has played a small methods have changed since he technique. There were different chairman will scream at them in of the Qatar football national teams at senior and junior levels, part in the decline of bringing practised the sport. things that you were taught. Now that we paid so much money for yesterday. youngsters through. If we put The striker whose 34 goals they are trying to bring coaches to this guy, why is he not playing.” Qatar Shell has been sponsoring the Emir Cup for eight consecutive all that together, we are where helped Blackburn Rovers win the try and work on your technique. Shearer also predicted years, and in February of this year the two partners announced the we are. For me, I don’t expect English Premier League title in I don’t think we can go to Brazil Bayern Munich, now coached launch of their corporate social responsibility initiative, Koora Time, we (England) will go to Brazil 1995 said: “We are not as techni- and win the World Cup because by Spaniard Pep Guardiola will which aims to improve the health and well-being of Qatar’s children and win the World Cup. I think cally good as the Spanish because we are a few years behind the make history by winning back- and youth through football, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. if we get to the quarter-finals, that probably isn’t our fault. We other nations.” to-back European titles. The announcement took place on the opening day of the 2013 edition that will be a relative success.” were brought up to play in a cer- Shearer, who became the most “Bayern Munich could be of the Aspire4Sport Congress at Aspire Zone where both QFA and The retired football, who is tain way. When I was brought expensive player in the world and in my opinion will be the Qatar Shell are exhibiting their Koora Time initiative. now working as a television up as a kid, it was never pass, for £15m, when he completed a first team to win back-to-back The event was attended by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmad Al pundit in the United Kingdom, pass and pass. It was working move from Blackburn Rovers to Champions League titles,” he Thani, QFA President, Wael Sawan, Managing Director and Chairman and in Doha said that coaching about control, working on your Newcastle United in 1996 and said. THE PENINSULA/DP of Qatar Shell Companies, and national team player Khaled Muftah. Sheikh Hamad said: “We are very happy to extend our partnership with Qatar Shell to support our national team. This announcement caps a great year of participation between the two organizations follow- QFA unveils new brand identity, website ing the successes of the Koora Time initiative and the the Emir Cup.” He added: “Through working closely with Qatar Shell, we are hoping to continue to inspire greater participation in football at a grassroots DOHA: Qatar Football Association (QFA), talent and ensures that grassroots football in very excited to introduce a unique new look level across Qatar.” a pioneer among Qatari sports associations, Qatar receives continuous support. for QFA brand and website. The new brand Sawan, Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Shell companies, has unveiled yesterday a fresh brand iden- The new brand platform for QFA will be the identity demonstrates our strong commitment said: “Qatar Shell has long supported football in Qatar having been the tity in conjunction with the release of a global destination for players, fans and enthu- to excellence through design and creativity. Platinum Sponsor of the Emir Cup for eight consecutive years. We are new website at Aspire4Sport exhibition and siasts looking to stay on top of the game. It will The new brand identity is highly engaging and delighted to join hands with the QFA once again to support the Qatar conference. provide a compelling and meaningful sporting distinctive and ensures that people understand national teams as they rebuild for the future.” The aim of the rebranding initiative is to experience that sets it apart from others, by our objectives as being the leading football He added yesterday: “Our partnership is a great opportunity to realign QFA’s vision to become a global pio- showcasing the strong sense of nationhood association in the region for football.” engage very closely with the fans to promote and facilitate greater neering football association, known for crea- of Qatar and its potential to take its rightful The QFA brand is live and interactive, access to the sport at a grassroots level hence supporting the devel- tivity and winning. In its pursuit of excellence, place on the world stage of football. embodying pure human emotions experienced opment of football in Qatar as the country gets ready for the FIFA the brand strategically works with its corpo- Khalid Al Kuwari, Director of Marketing during games and portraying this energy as World Cup in 2022.” rate partners to develop and harness young and Communications in QFA said: “We are part of its identity. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

Day one of Aspire4Sport Conference in Doha

H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary- General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), and other officials pose with young kids after they inaugurated the Aspire4Sport Conference at Aspire Academy Exhibition Hall in Doha yesterday. Former football star Alan Shearer and boxing legend Lennox Lewis are just two of the sports personalities attending the region’s top sports gathering. The four-day Aspire4Sport Conference will end on November 19.

PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY VP

LEFT: Brazilian Diego Oliveira, a freestyle footballer, poses for a photograph at the Brazilian Football Cafe stall at the Aspire4Sport in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: Yvelle Burghgraef- Van Eechoud, Ambassador of Kingdom of the Netherlands, cutting the ceremonial ribbon to inaugurate the Netherlands stall at Aspire4sports Conference in Doha yesterday. H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali, the Minister of Youth and Sports and Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary-General of QOC, and other officials are also seen.

2022 FIFA A computer- World Cup generated Qatar Supreme view of the Committee Al Wakrah Secretary-General Stadium that Hassan Al will be built Thawadi speaks from scratch during a news for the 2022 conference to FIFA World announce the Cup to be start of work on Al held in Qatar. Wakrah Stadium in The design Doha yesterday. Al of Al Wakrah Wakrah will serve Stadium was as a host city for unveiled at a the 2022 FIFA press briefing World Cup. yesterday.

FROM LEFT: Nasser Al Khater, Communications and Marketing Director, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, David Barwell, AECOM’s Chief Executive for the Middle East, and Jim Heverin Director BSc Arch, Dip Arch, ARB during a press conference at Torch Hotel in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: A view of The Peninsula and Al Sharq stall at Aspire Academy. SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Nigeria book Brazil Cup berth Reigning African champions qualify for quadrennial showpiece event for the fifth time

CALABAR, Nigeria: Nigeria yesterday qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after France facing World beating Ethiopia 2-0 at home in Calabar in the second leg of their decisive play-off to go Cup elimination through 4-1 on aggregate. Victor Moses gave Nigeria the lead after 20 minutes when PARIS: France were fac- themselves strong favourites to he tucked away a penalty after ing World Cup elimination go through to their second World Anyalem Hailu handled the ball after slumping to a 2-0 play- Cup finals. inside his box, and substitute off first-leg defeat in Ukraine “We’re not beaten yet, there’s Victor Obinna doubled Nigeria’s while Cristiano Ronaldo kept always hope,” said France goal- lead on 82 minutes when he fired Portugal’s hopes alive with keeper and captain Hugo Lloris. home a free-kick to kill off the the only goal in a 1-0 win over “We know we have enough game and the tie. Sweden. quality to turn it around.” The reigning African champi- Former European champions Ukraine coach Mikhail ons thus march on to their fifth Greece were left sleeping com- Fomenko said his only regret was World Cup finals having also fea- fortably on their hopes of making not getting a third goal. tured at the 1994, 1998, 2002 and the finals in Brazil after beating At Lisbon’s Stadium of Light, 2010 tournaments. Romania 3-1. Cristiano Ronaldo edged Zlatan But the Super Eagles’ dis- Meanwhile, Iceland’s dream of Ibrahimovic in the battle of poten- play on Saturday inside the becoming the smallest nation ever tial World Cup superstars, scoring packed 15,000-capacity UJ to qualify for the World Cup was a late diving header which gave Esuene Stadium in Calabar was left on a knife-edge after a 0-0 Portugal a 1-0 win over Sweden. laboured and, until Obinna’s late draw at home with Croatia. The Real Madrid star headed goal, Ethiopia were still in with France have it all to do in the past Sweden goalkeeper Andreas a chance. second leg in Paris on Tuesday Isaksson in the 82nd minute from CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed after defeat in Kiev meant they six yards out after a fine left-wing Musa said it was a dream come face missing out on the World Cup cross from Miguel Veloso. true to qualify for what will be his for the first time in two decades. Ronaldo, who now has 29 goals first World Cup, but he blamed Roman Zozulia gave Ukraine a for club and country this season, the hot weather for the team’s deserved lead in the 61st minute almost made it 2-0 moments later subdued outing. Victor Moses of Nigeria (right) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ethiopia during their 2014 World Cup at the 70,000-capacity Olympic when another header thundered “I thank God for the World Cup qualifying play-off match at UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, yesterday. Stadium in Kiev and Andriy back off the crossbar. ticket, it is a dream come true for Yarmolenko made it 2-0 from the But the Portuguese had to me. It has been my dream to go to penalty spot with eight minutes settle for a one-goal edge ahead the World Cup and I have made header off a cutback from the Teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup left after Laurent Koscielny had of the second leg in Stockholm, it,” Musa remarked. right by Ogenyi Onazi narrowly PARIS: Teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup so far with a total of 32 places to be filled. Draw brought down Zozulia inside the where star striker Ibrahimovic “We would have done a lot bet- missed the target. Bancha again for the tournament is on December 6: area. will be key to helping Sweden to ter today but the weather was hot denied Nigeria when Onazi’s left- EUROPE Arsenal defender Koscielny was the finals in Brazil next year after and this worked against us.” footed shot in the 43rd minute Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, England, Russia, Bosnia-Herzegovina then sent off following a clash a low-key performance on Friday. Meanwhile, Celtic defender Efe was kept out by the outstanding (Four places remain to be decided in ongoing play-offs between Portugal and Sweden - 1st leg with Oleksandr Kucher, before In Piraeus, two goals by Ambrose now hopes the Eagles Ethiopia goalkeeper and Ideye 1-0; Iceland and Croatia - 0-0; Ukraine and France - 2-0; Greece and Romania - 3-1; 2nd legs the Ukrainian defender was also Olympiakos striker Kostas shine in Brazil, saying: “I am could not put away the rebound. Tuesday) dismissed as tensions between the Mitroglou lifted Greece to a 3-1 happy to be part of this history Ethiopia had set their stall out ASIA two teams spilled over. win over Romania. making. My target is now to help to defend in the first half, but they Japan, Australia, Iran, South Korea Ukraine were worthy of their A packed crowd of 32,000 at the my country do well at the World came out of their shell after the (Jordan involved in a two-leg play-off with Uruguay. Uruguay won first leg 5-0; 2nd leg on win and, having denied France Karaiskakis Stadium saw coach Tuesday) Cup.” interval and had a penalty appeal an away goal, can now consider Fernando Santos’s team enjoy a SOUTH AMERICA Ambrose came close for Nigeria turned down in the 51st minute convincing victory which pro- Brazil (hosts), Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador right at the start of the game before Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent vided a comfortable cushion for (Uruguay involved in a two-leg play-off with Jordan. Uruguay won first leg 5-0; 2nd leg on World Cup play-off and goalkeeper Sisay Bancha Enyeama made a brave save at the Tuesday. Winners will qualify) the return match on Tuesday. then made a one-handed save feet of Shemeles Bekele as they CONCACAF Results Mitroglou scored one goal in from Emmanuel Emenike from continued to fight for the equaliser. United States, Costa Rica, Honduras PARIS: Results of the World Cup play-off, each half and PAOK forward 10 yards out as the home team On the hour, Bancha blocked (Mexico involved in a two-leg play-off with New Zealand. Mexico won first leg 5-1; 2nd leg on first leg fixtures on Friday night: Dimitris Salpingidis added pressed for an early opening goal. an effort from Emenike inside the another in the first half. Tuesday. Winners will qualify) At Reykjavik Ethiopia’s Saladin Said then area after the Fenerbahce striker AFRICA The lone goal for Romania was Iceland 0 Croatia 0 saw a shot from a tight angle broke free of his marker. Nigeria scored by Genclerbirligi forward flash across the face of the goal Ethiopia attacked and played Four remaining play-offs with winners to qualify: At Lisbon Bogdan Stancu in the first half. before Moses calmly dispatched with a lot more urgency in the 1st leg scores Portugal 1 (Ronaldo 82) Sweden 0 In Reykjavik, Iceland were his penalty to put Nigeria ahead closing minutes of the encounter, Ghana 6 Egypt 1 (2nd leg Tuesday) At Kiev reduced to 10 men for the final 40 after Hailu was penalised. but they lacked the bite to really Tunisia 0 Cameroon 0 (2nd leg Sunday) Ukraine 2 (Zozulia 61, Yarmolenko 82-pen) minutes but managed to thwart Only a good Bancha save trouble the home defence, and Burkina Faso 3 Algeria 2 (2nd leg Tuesday) France 0 relentless waves of Croatian prevented Moses from scoring their hopes were ended when the Ivory Coast 3 Senegal 1 (2nd leg Saturday) At Piraeus, Greece attacks. Home defender Olafur another goal half an hour in, and power on Obinna’s late free-kick OCEANIA Skulason was red-carded in the Greece 3 (Mitroglou 14, 66, Salpingidis 20) then Brown Ideye came close to proved too much for Bancha. (New Zealand involved in a two-leg play-off with Mexico. Mexico won first leg 5-1; 2nd leg on 51st minute after bringing down Romania 1 (Stancu 19) doubling Nigeria’s lead when his AFP Tuesday. Winners will qualify) Ivan Perisic. AFP

International Wales demolish Friendly Results All Blacks survive PARIS: International friendly results on Argentina 40-6 Friday: At Seoul CARDIFF: Wales tasted victory South Korea 2 (Lee 85, Hong 56) England fightback in a home Autumn International Switzerland 1 (Kasami 7) for the first time since 2009 At Dubai LONDON: New Zealand from the start as he delivered a when they walloped Argentina Russia 1 (Samedov 30) Serbia 1 (Djordjevic 31) remain on course to complete trademark offload after 90 sec- 40-6 at the Millennium Stadium At Antalya their perfect year after beating onds, despite the attention of yesterday. Belarus 0 Albania 0 England 30-22 at Twickenham three tacklers, leaving Savea an The Six Nations champions At Milan yesterday but they did it the easy score. A rare charge by prop had gone 11 end-of-year tests Italy 1 (Abate 28) Germany 1 (Hummels 8) hard way after the hosts fought Owen Franks blasted another without a home victory, but they At Wembley back from 17-3 down in a thrill- hole in England’s defence and ended that run in clinical fashion England 0 Chile 2 (Sanchez 7, Sanchez 90) ing encounter. Read took advantage to stretch against the Pumas despite having At Lobomba With Twickenham rocking as the lead to 17-3 after 17 minutes. two players sent to the sin-bin. Swaziland 0 South Africa 3 (Letsholonyane England led 22-20 and scented a England looked to be reeling Mike Phillips and George North 48, Zungu 49, Nthethe 63) second successive upset win fol- but got back to basics and con- scored first half tries, while Leigh At Glasgow lowing last year’s 38-21 thrashing, trolled the rest of the half, finding Halfpenny kicked 13 points in the Scotland 0 USA 0 the world champions regrouped a way to smother and frustrate France’s Yannick Forestier is tackled by Tonga’s Sione Piukala (left) opening period. At Dublin and managed to send winger the All Blacks in a way that none during their rugby union test match in Le Havre, yesterday. Argentine flyhalf Nicolas Republic of Ireland 3 (Keane 22, McGeady Julian Savea over for his second of their southern hemisphere Sanchez did pull a penalty back 67, Long 79) Latvia 0 try. Flyhalf Dan Carter’s lasted rivals ever seem able to do. for the visitors, but it was Wales only 26 minutes in his 100th test England’s forwards ham- who led 23-3 at the break. NBA Results but by that time his side were mered at the line with a series Halfpenny and Sanchez traded seemingly in control after Savea of rolling mauls and after the TV Italy sneak past Fiji penalties at the start of the sec- Indiana 104 Milwaukee 77 and Kieran Read scored. match official ruled out a score ond period, before Toby Faletau Chicago 96 Toronto 80 England, with their forwards in by number eight Billy Vunipola, CREMONA: Sergio Parisse in a promising position, Asaeli and replacement hooker Ken Atlanta 113 Philadelphia 103 total command, roared back with he then found in favour of the was among the try scorers on Tikoirotuma snatching a mis- Owens touched down. Portland 109 Boston 96 a Joe Launchbury try and superb hosts to allow one for Launchbury his 100th international appear- placed pass in the seventh minute Welsh kicking sensation Charlotte 86 Cleveland 80 goalkicking by Owen Farrell and moments later. Cruden marked ance in Italy’s 37-31 win over an and racing up the field virtu- Halfpenny converted both tries Miami 110 Dallas 104 though they were edged out in his entry with a penalty after 27 abrasive Fiji side who had five ally unchallenged before feeding and another penalty to take his Denver 117 Minnesota 113 the end the performance will give minutes but it was a rare high- players sin-binned, four in the Metuisela Talebulamaijaina for an personal haul to 20 points. their young, developing side huge light for the visitors as England space of eight first-half minutes easy touch down. Wales, who lost 26-12 at home Brooklyn 100 Phoenix 98 encouragement. poured on the pressure, allowing yesterday. Two Luciano Orqeuro penalties to Argentina last year, domi- San Antonio 91 Utah 82 “It was a hell of a test match,” Farrell’s boot to reduce the deficit In a breathless match, the got Italy up and running but it nated possession early and got Memphis 89 LA Lakers 86 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to 20-16 at the break as Read was hosts looked to have made the was not until the rapid series of the game’s first try when scrum- Detroit 97 Sacramento 90 told Sky Sports before presenting sin-binned as a result of persist- game secure with a 20-point lead yellow cards that the hosts took half Phillips, without a club after Carter with his 100th cap. ent All Black indiscretions. with 10 minutes to play, but two advantage with two tries in three being sacked by French club Results Carter led the teams on to the England maintained their converted tries from Fiji set up a minutes. Bayonne, stole the ball from the Buffalo 3 Toronto 1 pitch in recognition of his 100th tempo from the restart and after tense finale in Cremona. First Parisse snuck over the grasp of flyhalf Sanchez and raced cap - joining three other centuri- Cruden hit a post with a penalty After Akapusi Qera was yellow line after a long drive on the half 80 metres to score. Soon after, Los Angeles 2 New Jersey 0 ons in the All Black side - but he Farrell slotted one to make it a carded in the 20th minute Asaeli hour mark, then Luke McLean Wales, whose last home win at Pittsburgh 4 Nashville 1 was hurt in an early tackle and one-point game with 25 minutes Tikoirotuma, Masi Matadigo and finished off a fine passing move this time of year came against Carolina 3 Anaheim 2 replaced by Aaron Cruden. remaining. As the only team to Nadolo Nasiganiyavi quickly fol- that finally exposed the away Argentina in 2009, were reduced Montreal 3 Columbus 2 Only seven of England’s start- have beaten the All Blacks in 33 lowed into the sin-bin in an open- side’s numerical disadvantage to to 14-men when Justin Tipuric Ottawa 4 Boston 2 ing team from last year’s stun- matches England had real belief ing period that saw Italy struggle make it 20-5 to the Italians. was yellow-carded for a trip. A Washington 4 Detroit 3 ning 38-21 victory survived while and that grew further when against the Fijian’s tough tack- Moments after a 46th-minute further penalty extended their 13 of the All Blacks were on duty, another series of really aggressive ling and only score their first try Orquera penalty Fiji struck with lead and with Tipuric back on the Minnesota 3 Florida 2 including Read, the number eight attacks drew another penalty that when the tourists were reduced their second try, Talebulamaijaina field Wales went further ahead as Winnipeg 3 Philadelphia 2 who has made such an impact this Farrell landed to put them ahead to 11 men. Fiji struck first when kicking and chasing down the flying winger North touched down San Jose 3 Edmonton 1 season. He was to the fore again after an hour. AFP Italy gave the ball away cheaply struggling Parisse. REUTERS after a surging run. AFP SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27

English fires 62 to share PGA Stenson retains Dubai lead lead in Mexico

Swede one stroke ahead of Dubuisson, aims to hold off Poulter in Dubai PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico: Harris English matched the low round of his DUBAI: Henrik Stenson had LPGA Lorena Ochoa PGA career with a nine-under four birdies in the last five par 62 yesterday to grab a share holes to stay ahead after three Invitational Scores of the lead after the second rounds of the $8m DP World GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Scores yesterday round of the OHL Classic. Tour Championship in Dubai after the second round of the LPGA Lorena The American, who captured on Saturday, but the Swede was Ochoa Invitational (USA unless noted, par his first PGA title earlier this year 72): feeling the heat from in-form Henrik at Memphis, stood on 12-under Frenchman Victor Dubuisson. 135 Anna Nordqvist (SWE) 68-67, Ryu 130 after 36 holes to share the top Stenson At the Earth course of So-Yeon (KOR) 68-67, Pornanong of the leaderboard with country- of Sweden Jumeirah Golf Estates, Stenson Phatlum (THA) 66-69 man Kevin Stadler and Sweden’s closed with a five-under par 67 shakes hands 136 Lexi Thompson 72-64, Gerina Piller Robert Karlsson. for a three-day tally of 17-under with his cad- 71-65, Park In-Bee (KOR) 68-68 Karlsson and Stadler, each par 199, but that was good enough die Gareth 137 IK Kim (KOR) 70-67, Lizette Salas seeking their first PGA triumph for just a one-shot lead over the Lord on the 70-67 although Karlsson has won 11 23-year-old Dubuisson, clearly 18th hole dur- times on the European Tour, both enjoying the form of his life. ing the second 138 Stacy Lewis 72-66, Karine Icher completed play Friday as the $6 The winner of last week’s round of the (FRA) 70-68, Suzann Pettersen million tried to get back on sched- Turkish Airlines Open played an DP World Tour (NOR) 70-68, Jenny Shin (KOR) 69- ule after storms disrupted play on astonishing round of eight-under Championship 69 Thursday. par 64. He made as many as 11 in Dubai, 139 Morgan Pressel 73-66 Only 29 players managed to fin- birdies during the round, after yesterday. 140 Lee Il-Hee (KOR) 74-66, Jessica ish their entire second round on opening with a bogey on the first, Korda 72-68, Azahara Munoz (ESP) Friday at the Mayakoba resort. and then making a double bogey 71-69, Amy Yang (KOR) 67-73 English, who began his round on the 10th. As far as winning 141 Paula Creamer 74-67, Carlota on the back nine, birdied three of the Race to Dubai is concerned, Ciganda (ESP) 72-69 his first four holes, including the Dubuisson has a chance for that, 142 Jodi Ewart Shadoff (ENG) 75-67, par-5 13th. He birdied the par-4 but he will have to win today and Chella Choi (KOR) 74-68, Mo Martin 17th and then ran off three bird- then hope Stenson fades away to 73-69, Ai Miyazato (JPN) 70-72, ies in a row, ending the run at the tied 31st or worse. Michelle Wie 69-73 par-3 fourth. English closed his Stenson’s closest rival in becom- DP World round yesterday with birdies at ing the new European number Australian Masters: Scott US PGA OHL Classic the par-3 eighth and par-4 ninth one was England’s Ian Poulter, Championship Scores Scores to match the overnight leaders. who shot a round of six-under par DUBAI: Complete third-round scores in “Finally this tournament PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico: Scores 66 and was tied third alongside the $8m DP World Championship, Dubai, my putting has come around,” Spaniard Alezandro Canizares leads Singh by four shots yesterday after completion of the second English said. “I went back to my yesterday at the par-72 Earth course of round at the $6m US PGA OHL Classic (USA (70) at 13-under par 203. The Jumeirah Golf Estates: old putter that I played with in unless noted, par 71): other two in contention for the 199 Henrik Stenson (SWE) 68-64-67 MELBOURNE: Defending five-under 66 to be on 14 under. college this week, just brought top spot - England’s Justin Rose champion Adam Scott will take “It was a good round out there 130 Kevin Stadler 67-63, Robert Karlsson back some good memories and 200 Victor Dubuisson (FRA) 70-66-64, and Northern Ireland’s Graeme a four-shot lead into the final today for sure, it puts me in really (SWE) 63-67, Harris English 68-62 I’ve really been putting well this McDowell - both shot rounds of 203 Ian Poulter (ENG) 69-68-66, round of the Australian Masters good position for tomorrow,” Scott 133 Rory Sabbatini (RSA) 68-65, Tim week.” Also making a run was four-under par 68, but lost fur- Alezandro Canizares (ESP) 66-67-70 after another dominant round said. Wilkinson (NZL) 70-63 New Zealand left-hander Tim ther ground to Stenson. Rose was 204 Miguel Angel Jimenez (ESP) 72-66- at Royal Melbourne yesterday. “If there’s enough holes with 134 Ryan Moore 67-67, Jhonattan Vegas Wilkinson, who fired a 63 on tied sixth at 11-under par, while 66, The Augusta Masters winner that quality of golf tomorrow, a (COL) 66-68, Charles Howell 67-67, Saturday to join South Africa’s McDowell was at eight-under par. 205 Lee Westwood (ENG) 70-70-65, leads a group of four -- among good score is going to be out there Pat Perez 66-68, Chris Stroud 66-68 Rory Sabbatini on 133, three shots Defending champion and former them, Fijian former world number for me. adrift. Starting on the back nine, Justin Rose (ENG) 70-67-68 135 Jason Bohn 67-68, Scott Brown 69- world number one Rory McIlroy, one Vijay Singh -- as he bids for “I’m giving myself so many Wilkinson began with three bird- 206 Joost Luiten (NED) 73-68-65, Luke 66, Jeff Maggert 69-66, Brian Stuard who said after the second round back-to-back Australian tourna- opportunities every round. If I do ies and an eagle at 13. He then Donald (ENG) 73-66-67, Rory McIlroy 65-70 that he possibly needed two 65s ment victories after winning last that, I’m going to make a few of began a streak of birdies on every (NIR) 71-67-68 to win the trophy again, could week’s Australian PGA title on them (birdies). 136 Tommy Gainey 61-75, Justin Hicks other hole, gaining strokes at 17, only get a 67 and was seven shots 207 Jamie Donaldson (WAL) 68-72-67, the Gold Coast. “And if I make a few of them, 69-67, Jay McLuen 67-69, Erik 1, 3 and 5 before concluding his behind Stenson at 10-under par Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP) 68-71-68, World number two Scott fired it’ll be hard for the others to have Compton 67-69, Brendan Steele 70- round with his lone bogey at the 206. AFP Kiradech Apibarnrat (THA) 67-70-70 seven birdies and two bogeys in a enough.” AFP 66, Chad Collins 69-67 ninth. AFP Czechs win doubles to take 2-1 Davis Cup final lead

BELGRADE: The Czech Republic got within a point of defending the Davis Cup title as Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek beat Serbia’s Ilija Bozoljac and Nenad Zimonjic in Saturday’s doubles in Belgrade. Berdych and Stepanek won the 14th of their 15 Davis Cup doubles rubbers together as they swept the hosts 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in two The podium winners at the Aquabike Grand Prix of Qatar with Qatar hours and 12 minutes to give the Marine Sports Federation officials at Corniche in Doha yesterday. Czechs a 2-1 lead over 2010 cham- pions Serbia. In today’s reverse singles, world number two Novak Djokovic Lemoine, Sousa clinch will first take on Berdych and Stepanek is due to face Dusan Lajovic, world number 117 who has replaced the injured 36th- Aquabike Qatar GP win ranked Janko Tipsarevic. But Serbia captain Bogdan DOHA: Frenchman Cyrille in the dying seconds to snatch the Obradovic said he may call on Lemoine and Italy’s Alberto heat win after a disappointing Bozoljac for the fifth rubber. Monti claimed victories in their race on Friday. “For sure Novak is going to respective Runabout GP1 and Slovenian supremo Rok play, but I’m going to talk to the Ski Division GP1 classes at Florjancic was a class of the guys tonight and we’ll make a the third UIM-ABP Aquabike Freestyle field and another maxi- decision” about the fifth rubber, Grand Prix of Qatar, which fin- mum points haul was sufficient he said. ished on Corniche yesterday. for this year’s unbeaten artist The Czechs dominated the dou- Lemoine’s success capped a to stun the rest of the field in a bles, being a more compact team superb weekend for the St Tropez thrilling Freestyle finale. from the start. The 28-year-old rider, who followed up a first His performance was sufficient Berdych served and returned well heat success and a world title in to claim the 2013 world champi- throughout while the 34-year-old the parallel slalom by Friday by onship title after brother Nac Stepanek -- the world number confirming victory in the overall could finish no higher than third. nine for doubles -- gave yet Runabout class in the Aquabike He now holds a 51-point lead another spotless display at the Grand Prix of Qatar. Italian with only 50 available at the final net, delivering stunning volleys. Mattia Fracasso was second and round in Abu Dhabi. The two Czechs, who only play Kuwait’s Mohamad Al Baz fin- The Maribor rider delivered an together in the Davis Cup, allowed ished third. action-packed three-minute display just a single break point in the “This was a fantastic weekend of flips, spins, pirouettes, somer- whole rubber midway through for me - a grand slam,” said a saults, helicopters and ghost rid- the third set. The 37-year-old delighted Lemoine. ing to comfortably beat his brother Zimonjic, world number 14 for “I came here behind Youssef (Al Nac. Qatar’s Sultan Al Kuwari also doubles, received the Davis Cup Abdulrazzaq) in the champion- produced an impressive perform- Award of Excellence before the ship and now it’s all in my hands ance to finish the second heat in a match, but he showed only hints for the last one in Abu Dhabi.” superb second position. of his talent to the frantic home A last gasp second position for The event was being organ- crowd. Zimonjic lost the very first Frenchman Mickael Poret in an ised by the Qatar Marine Sports serve of the rubber and when exciting Ski Division GP1 race Federation (QMSF) in conjunc- Bozoljac, who is 28, followed suit ensured that he closed the gap tion with H20 Racing and the in the seventh game, the Czechs on Portugal’s Tiago Sousa over UIM and attracted 45 racers from won the first set 6-2 in just 30 the two heats but the Portuguese 15 countries. minutes. They took 40 minutes earned the Aquabike Grand Prix The final round of the 2013 to win the second set -- Zimonjic of Qatar victory, courtesy of his UIM-ABP Aquabike World kept struggling with his serve, extra single point earned on Doha Championship takes place in lost his first one again and that Bay. Abu Dhabi on November 30 to was all the Czechs needed to win Alberto Monti sneaked through December 1. THE PENINSULA 6-4. AFP Sunday 17 November 2013 13 Moharram 1435 Volume 18 Number 5886 Sport Price: QR2

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Qatar 2022 promises to deliver new Al Wakrah Stadium in 2018 World Cup venue to have a seating capacity of 40,000, says Hassan Al Thawadi Al Wakrah is first of six stadiums in the latter stages of design process: Q22 BY RIZWAN REHMAT Al Wakra Stadium DOHA: Qatar will deliver their first 2022 FIFA World factbox Cup venue four years ahead of Al Wakrah Stadium and Precinct Facts and schedule when the brand new Figures Al Wakrah Stadium welcomes • The stadium would be able to host Group, football fans in 2018, this was Round of 16 and Quarterfinal matches announced yesterday. during the 2022 FIFA World Cup With a seating capacity of 40,000, Al Wakrah Stadium will • The design uses sustainably sourced house a couple of climate con- structural timber, reflecting the local trolled practice pitches besides seafaring tradition of Al Wakrah in the a four-star hotel and an assort- A computer-generated stadium structure ment of support facilities that image of the new Al Wakrah Stadium, one of • Primary arched trusses span over 230 would be nothing short of archi- metres across the stadium to create an six new venues planned tectural marvels, Hassan Al iconic building and a column-free structure for 2022 FIFA World Cup Thawadi, Secretary-General of with unobstructed views from all seats Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee to be held in Qatar. INSET: said yesterday. Hassan Al Thawadi, • Spectators will be accommodated within “We will deliver our first World Secretary-General, a temperature-controlled (30 to 32 degrees Cup venue - the Al Wakrah Qatar 2022 Supreme Celsius) public realm covering approximately Stadium in 2018,” Al Thawadi Committee, is seen during 72,000 square metres said as he unveiled plans of the a news conference in • Using a holistic design – incorporating new facility. Doha yesterday. shading, aerodynamic and mechanical Work on the stadium will start cooling components – players and next year, Al Thawadi said. spectators will be kept cool and comfortable “The top tiers of the stadium with a natural grass pitch cooled to an will be modular which will allow optimal 26 degrees Celsius and shaded us to lower the capacity to 20,000 spectator stands cooled to between 24 and after the 2022 World Cup,” Al 28 degrees Celsius Thawadi added. “This is how our legacy will • In order to meet the carbon neutral work. We want our venues to be objective of the 2022 World Cup in useful once we are done with the Qatar, the Al Wakrah Stadium design: World Cup. We will ship 20,000 • supplies 15% of tournament energy using seats to lesser developed coun- on-site renewable sources tries,” Al Thawadi said. AECOM, in association with • reduces water use by 60% Zaha Hadid Architects, have • uses 15% reused or recycled material in developed the new, innovative permanent structures design, Al Thawadi said. • minimizes waste by 90% through Al Wakrah – famous for its design efficiency and construction waste fishing and seafaring heritage – is management located approximately 15 kilome- tres south of Doha. The design of the stadium and centre and an international school said. “We are proud to reveal turning a new page in its World • Al Wakrah Stadium will receive Global Al Wakrah has served as a vital the development of an approxi- for 1,000 pupils incorporating a what we believe is a truly unique Cup journey. Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) 4 commercial port and a gateway mately 585,000 m2 precinct area 400m running track, Al Thawadi stadium design and surrounding “Come 2014, we will turn a new Star and LEED Gold certifications to the capital throughout Qatar’s surrounding it will embrace the pointed out. precinct that will serve the popu- page in this journey. We are at an • The newly-built Al Wakrah Stadium will history. cultural heritage of Al Wakrah “Today’s announcement con- lation and act as a social hub for advanced stage in our planning,” serve as the future home of Al Wakrah Al Wakrah’s tradition is and the adjacent historical set- stitutes the first in an upcoming the community of Al Wakrah, and Al Tahwadi said. Sports Club reflected in the stadium design, tlement of Al Wukair. series of progress-related events Qatar as a whole, during the 2022 “Al Wakrah is the first of six which captures the essence of The new Al Wakrah Stadium and initiatives as we enter the FIFA World Cup and for the years stadiums already in the lat- • Stadium Net Capacity: 40,000 with the traditional dhow, an Arabian will have a multipurpose indoor early phase of delivering the to follow. ter stages of the design proc- 20,000 modular seats pearl fishing boat, Al Thawadi arena with two halls, four ten- promises we made to FIFA and “The stadium reflects what our ess. Our committee has issued Transport told a news conference held at nis courts, two basketball courts the international football commu- country stands for from a cul- 10 major tenders to the market Torch Doha Hotel. a hospitality vocational training nity during the bid,” Al Thawadi tural perspective. It is modern, encompassing project and design • New Metro station in Al Wakrah, on the futuristic and functional. But managers and stadium-operation Red Line, located 4 kilometres from the importantly, it remains true to consultants. stadium, with trains travelling every 10 Qatari heritage with the design “After a rigorous design proc- minutes to Doha at an 800-passenger and materials inspired by the ess, undertaken by the Qatar 2022 capacity per train traditional dhow boat,” the Q22 Supreme Committee, in coordi- • A transit fan zone adjacent to the Metro official said. nation with its stakeholders, the station will allow fans to transfer onto AECOM Chairman and CEO local construction market will see stadium shuttle buses John Dionisio said the new sta- real work and progress. Works dium will set a benchmark in the will begin to be visible on stadium • Water taxis at the port of Al Wakrah will way new technology is used to sites,” he said. connect seafaring fans to Doha and other build sports venues in the future. Al Thawadi said work on Al cities across Qatar “We believe the planning and Wakrah Stadium site will begin • Over 100,000sq m. of road, foot and cycle design for the Al Wakrah Stadium in January, with the tender for paths inside the precinct and precinct clearly establishes the main contractor issued in the an international benchmark for second quarter. • No. of parking spaces: 6,000 sports venues in the region,” Stadium construction will begin Community and Sports Hub Legacy Dionisio said. in the fourth quarter, he said. • 2x FIFA compliant training pitches fully “We are delighted to be involved All construction contracts for cooled to an optimal 26 degrees Celsius with the 2022 FIFA World Cup the stadium will be issued in line programme and to support the with the Qatar 2022 Supreme • A Multi-Purpose Indoor Arena with two Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Committee’s Workers’ Charter indoor halls in reaching its vision. and Standards – developed in • Four Tennis Courts “This is an exciting time for consultation with international Qatar, and our global team of for- human rights organisations – • 2x Basketball Courts and associated ward-thinking sports experts is which will enforce best practice, support facilities well equipped to take on the inno- in line with the government’s • A 4-Star Business Hotel with 150 rooms vative challenges that a project of vision for worker welfare, and this calibre will demand,” Dionisio cement the tournament as a cata- • 5,000-10,000sq m. retail space; Hassan Al Thawadi, (third left), Secretary-General of Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, explains the finer points added. lyst to the improvement of work- of a scaled down model of Al Wakrah Stadium in the presence of England football legend Alan Shearer (second • A Hospitality Vocational Training Centre PICTURES: KAMMUTTY VP Al Thawadi informed interna- ers’ welfare within Qatar and the right) and British Olympic gold medallist Lennox Lewis in Doha yesterday. tional and local media that by the region, Al Thawadi said. • An international school for 1,000 pupils end of next year, Qatar would be THE PENINSULA incorporating a 400m running track