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Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Sakhir palace yesterday
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Washington the international hina “unlawfully” community, and seized an unmanned UnitedC States naval probe will not hesitate in international waters in to honour that the South China Sea, the Pentagon said yesterday, whatever the a move sure to heighten tensions around Beijing’s sacrifices” military presence in the disputed area. DT News Network terrorist activities. sacrifices of all those who HRH Prince Khalifa bin Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Manama Addressing the nation at remained loyal and fell for the Salman Al Khalifa and Al Khalifa-Head of FDPM France, US push for he Bahrain yesterday Sakhir Palace yesterday, His nation, His Majesty the King Crown Prince, Deputy Office. Aleppo observers marked the 45th Majesty King Hamad bin Isa further stressed that “their Supreme Commander and United Nations anniversaryT of its accession Al Khalifa said that Bahrain stances will always shine in First Deputy Prime Minister Celebrations galore he United Nations to the UN and the 17th prides itself in joining and our history.” HRH Prince Salman bin Meanwhile, thousands of Security Council could anniversary of HM King’s contributing to all the Gulf Emphasising protection Hamad Al Khalifa. revellers all across the nation, voteT as early as this weekend accession to the Throne by and international military of rights and freedom and Earlier, on arrival at Sakhir both nationals and expatriates, on a French-drafted proposal renewing its pledge and security alliances to the respect of the law as the Palace, HM the King was joined the festivities with to allow international to protect the protect the region and bases for the steadiness and welcomed by National Guard vibrant activities. observers in Syria’s Aleppo region and its the Arab and Islamic stability of the state, HM King Commander Lt General People spilled on to the and ensure urgent deliveries people surroundings from all types of reminded that the anniversary Shaikh Mohammed bin streets, draped mostly in of aid, the US envoy said from all terrorism. is an opportunity to renew Isa Al Khalifa and Interior national colours, to enjoy yesterday. forms of “Our commitment pledges of loyalty, allegiance Minister Lieutenant General the festivities, with vehicles will remain the hallmark and commitment to reforms Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah covered in the colours of the of our robust relations and values that promote Al Khalifa. Bahrain flag and portraits of with the international co-existence. On the occasion, HM leaders. community, and will not The celebrations which the King conferred medals The mood was highly hesitate to honour that marked the anniversary of of appreciation on Essam energetic with celebrations pledge whatever the establishment of the Abdul Aziz-Chief of Protocol continuing throughout the the sacrifices,” modern state of Bahrain as Crown Prince Court, day. affirmed King an Arab and Muslim country Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Schools, ministries, cultural Hamad. in 1783 by its founder Al Khalifa-Undersecretary organisations, embassies, Saluting Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 45th GDNPR, Moanes Al Mardi- business organisations the Anniversary of its accession President Bahrain Journalists and governorates in the bravery to the UN as a full member Association, Kamal Ahmed- Kingdom joined the and and the 17th Anniversary of Minister of Transport and festivities, spreading the paying HM the King’s Accession to Telecommunication, Jameel message of peace, tolerance, tribute the Throne was held in the Humaidan-Minister of Labour co-existence and religious
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa conferring medals of appreciation on Minister of Labour & Social Development Jameel Humaidan, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Kamal Ahmed and Essam Abdul Aziz-Chief of Protocol Crown Prince Court at Sakhir Palace on the occasion of Bahrain National day People of Kingdom immersed in National Day celebrations
liters of hot water. Argan garden The amount of hot water used in the kitchen depends on how we wash our utensils. For dishes washed by hand in a sink full of water will typically use around 10 liters of hot water. Using & Conserving Hot The main hot water wastage is when we open the tap and wait for hot water to come Water which goes to the drain. The other aspect is leakage in water equipment and piping. A ater is a basic commodity and is tap dripping at one drop per second wastes heavily subsidized in the country, due 800 liters of water per month. toW which its use and misuse is increasing. We With the new water tariff implemented, are not conserving water, particularly due to there is a strong need that all residents and lack of awareness. Though the Government organizations sincerely initiate to reduce is continuing their efforts in finding ways our energy and water usage leading to and means to enhance water production, conserving our resources thereby reducing thus people should also do actions to reduce the costs. Since past decades we have been their water consumption. very extravagant with the use our precious Approximately sixty percent of total resources like fuel, energy and water but this household water supply is used inside the is the high time that we take these aspects home in kitchen, bathroom and laundry. very seriously, not only to save our money Considerable quantity of water is consumed but to save our resources and environment. in watering the lawn, maintaining greenery, Here are a few tips to reduce our hot plants and washing cars. Since this activity water wastage and for conserving water: is mostly done by the servants or maids, • Turning the hot water faucet off while they are more extravagant in the use. More shaving or brushing your teeth. sprinkling of water does not mean more • Using low-flow faucets and cleaning is accomplished. showerheads. With the drop in temperatures and • Ensure geyser, washing machine and persisting cold weather, use of hot water dish washers are of right capacity based on at home, offices, commercial centers, number of users. Google celebrates educational buildings and institutions have • Install the equipment close to the point increased many folds. of use to minimize heat loss in pipes like In winter, heating water for showers, putting geyser in kitchen and bathroom. Bahrain laundry and washing makes up more than • Pre–rinse the dirty dishes using cold a third of an average household’s water water, or scrape them clean before putting and energy use, so it is important to heat them in the dishwater. National water efficiently and conserve the water and • Use washing machine and energy. dishwasher only when full. The main areas of hot water usage in • Do not waste water when you Day homes are bathroom and kitchen. Bathing open the hot water tap, collect this water in consume up to 200 liters of hot water, a bucket and use it for some other purposes DT News Network doodle published on the A picture of the fort is depending on the duration of bath and like cleaning and watering plants. [email protected] Google homepage carried the featured in the second ‘o’ in type of shower head. Laundry consumes Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Supreme image of Qalaat Bahrain, or the Google logo. hot water. A standard warm cycle on a top Council for Environment, Bahrain. Manama the Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO “The fort is an important loading washing machine may use up to 50 ([email protected]) oogle celebrated World Heritage site. archaeological site that proves Bahrain’s 45th National The doodle, is designed in a human presence existed in (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position G of this newspaper.) Day with a brand new doodle. the national flag colours of Bahrain as far back as 2300 The beautifully designed Bahrain, white and red. BCE,” Doodle said. Saturday, December 17, 2016 5
Above, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa-Head of FDPM Office (left) and other recipients receiving the honour from HM the King People of Kingdom immersed in National Day celebrations Bahrain yesterday celebrated with great zeal, the National Day, taking pride in the achievements accomplished at the social, political and economic levels throughout the year and looking forward to more successes in the future
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Manama n the sidelines of the Celebrations prominent GCCO leaders sent their wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Shaikh Sultan bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the Representative of the UAE President, Ras Al-Khaimah Ruler and Member of the UAE Supreme Council, Shaikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, Umm Al-Quawain Ruler and Member of the UAE Supreme Council, Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Sharjah Ruler and Member of the UAE Supreme Council, Shaikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Ajman Ruler and Member of the UAE Supreme Council, Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and its Grand Imam, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb were among the leaders who conveyed their regards to King Hamad. The leaders wished HM King abundant good health and happiness and further PIC : SANTHOSH RAJENDRAN progress and prosperity to Bahrain. 6 Saturday, December 17, 2016
DT News Network modern Bahraini state in the era Bahrain’s development and Manama of Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783. The progress before the international his is Bahrain Celebration” celebration also commemorates community. conveys the sincere love of the 45th anniversary of Bahrain For her part, Betsy the“T expatriate communities here joining the United Nations and Mathieson, General Secretary to the Kingdom of Bahrain, said anniversary of HM the King’s of the Bahrain Federation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Accession to the throne. Expatriate Associations, said: Isa Al Khalifa yesterday in his HM the King, in his “The expatriate communities message addressing the expatriate message, thanked the expatriate will continue their work for community. communities in Bahrain for the Kingdom, and contribute As deputised by HM the King, their significant role in Bahrain’s in achieving comprehensive the message was delivered by progress and development. development in all fields in the HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al On the occasion, Shaikh Khalid Kingdom,” Khalifa, First Deputy President of congratulated Prime Minister Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa the Supreme Council for Youth HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain and Sports, President of Bahrain Al Khalifa and the Crown Prince, Royal Equestrian and Endurance Athletics Association. Deputy Supreme Commander Federation, Abdulrahman Shaikh Khalid was participating and First Deputy Premier HRH Sadeq Askar, Assistant Secretary in the “This is Bahrain” Prince Salman bin Hamad Al General of the Supreme Council celebration organised by the Khalifa, stressing that Bahrain is for Youth and Sports and the Bahrain Federation of Expatriate witnessing a development reform Bahrain Olympic Committee Associations (BFEA) at the in various fields thanks to the Secretary General, Dr. Riyadh National Stadium Car Park, Riffa. vision of HM the King. Hamza, President of University The event was held on the Shaikh Khalid also hailed of Bahrain, several GCC and occasion of Bahrain National the significant role of BFEA in foreign countries ambassadors Day, December 16 and to supporting the Kingdom’s by and government officials were commemorate the creation of the spreading the true picture of present. Saturday, December 17, 2016 MIDDLE EAST 7 Thousands trapped Syrians are evacuated from a rebel-held area of Aleppo
Aleppo evacuation suspended Aleppo the evacuation had been scheduled he Syrian government suspended but was not yet to begin on suspended the evacuation over. ‘Heart-breaking scene’ Wednesday, but ofT civilians and fighters from “The evacuations are not was delayed over the last rebel-held parts of over and many people still he evacuations have impossible choices. You see government Aleppo yesterday, leaving want to leave the area,” said been emotional their eyes filled with sadness.” objections, thousands of people trapped Turkish Foreign Minister forT departing residents On Friday, Russian “The including and uncertain of their fate. Mevlut Cavusoglu. who were desperate for President Vladimir Putin regime and over Fuaa Russia, which helped to Amid the confusion, relief after months of said Moscow was “actively its militias... stopped and Kafraya. broker the evacuation a convoy of evacuees bombardment and siege but negotiating” with rebels the evacuation operation in Clashes deal with Turkey, said that had already tearful at the prospect of through Turkish mediators. another attempt to involve resumed for its operation was left the east potentially permanent exile. “The next step (after Fuaa and Kafraya,” said Yasser several hours before the now “complete” when the In the dust on the Aleppo) will be to reach al-Youssef of the Nureddin deal was revived, and on with all women operation was window of one of the agreement on a complete al-Zinki rebel group. Thursday afternoon buses and children suspended buses departing Thursday ceasefire across all of Syria,” Fuaa and Kafraya are Shiite- and ambulances began moved from the was forced someone had traced: “One he said on an official visit majority villages in Idlib transporting evacuees to rebel city. to return day we will return”. to Japan. province that have been under territory in the west of Aleppo Ankara and “The scene was heart- He added that the parties rebel siege since 2015. province. and a reenter breaking,” said ICRC Syria were proposing fresh The government and its The evacuations ran Syrian rebel head Marianne Gasser. peace talks, possibly in other main ally Iran have through the night, with military “People are faced with Kazakhstan. reportedly sought to add an residents and rebels boarding source evacuation of civilians from green government buses and said the villages to the terms of the ambulances and later leaving territory, an AFP agreement,” a security source deal for Aleppo. in private vehicles. correspondent said. said. The Syrian Observatory Initially, evacuees were The delicate operation to State television said: “The for Human Rights, a Britain- leaving via a single convoy bring the last civilians and terrorist groups violated based monitor, also said the that travelled back and forth rebels out of east Aleppo the agreement and tried to suspension appeared to be between Aleppo and the west began on Thursday and smuggle heavy weapons and related to the two villages. of the province. had continued through the hostages from east Aleppo.” It said pro-government But overnight, the night, with thousands of The International fighters were blocking the vehicles began returning people leaving in buses and Committee of the Red Cross, road out of Aleppo that the individually to collect ambulances. which has supervised the evacuation convoy had been more evacuees as soon as But on Friday morning it evacuation, confirmed it was using and rebels were refusing they had dropped off their was abruptly suspended, with on hold. the evacuation of residents of passengers. the government accusing Fuaa and Kafraya. The Observatory estimated rebels of violating the terms Besieged villages The evacuation of the last some 8,500 people had left of the deal. The opposition accused the pocket of rebel territory in before the operation was “The evacuation operation government of suspending the Aleppo began on Thursday suspended, including around has been suspended because operation in a bid to secure the under a deal brokered by 3,000 rebel fighters. the militants failed to evacuation of residents from Russia and Turkey. Syrian state media reported respect the conditions of the two villages under rebel siege. The operation had been a figure of around 8,000. 8 MIDDLE EAST Saturday, December 17, 2016 Gulf bloc condemns claims of
A handout picture released by the Egyptian Presidency on December 12, 2016, shows Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C), Coptic Pope Tawadros II (C-R) walking alongside other officials during the funeral of Qatar link the victims of a bomb explosion that targeted a Coptic Orthodox Church the previous day in Cairo
Riyadh In addition to Qatar, the GCC Mostafa el-Sayed Qassem, also ulf states have condemned groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, known as “The Doctor”, who Egypt’s accusation of Qatari Saudi Arabia and the United Arab travelled to Qatar in 2015. Toll rises to 26 Ginvolvement in a Cairo church Emirates. It said Qassem was offered Cairo in recent memory to target Egypt’s bombing last week that killed 25 Its statement late Thursday came financial and logistical support to he death toll from last weekend’s minority Coptic Christians. people, a statement from the Gulf after Qatar denied involvement in carry out attacks in Egypt. bombing of a Coptic church in Twenty three people remain in Cooperation Council said. Sunday’s deadly bomb attack on the Qatar dismissed the claims as CairoT has risen to 26 after an elderly hospital, three of them also in critical “GCC states are upset over Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church baseless, insisting that Qassem woman died of her injuries, Egypt’s condition, the ministry said, and most dragging the name of member- in Cairo, which was claimed by the visited the Gulf state just “like health ministry said Friday. of those killed were women. state Qatar into this heinous Islamic State jihadist group. hundreds of thousands of others.” Odette Saleh Mikhail, 70, was left in The Islamic State jihadist group crime,” the group’s secretary On Monday, Egypt accused Sunday’s incident was the critical condition following last Sunday’s claimed responsibility for the attack. general Abdullatif al-Zayani said. fugitive Muslim Brotherhood deadliest attack in recent memory attack and underwent three operations, Egyptian authorities are battling “This is inacceptable,” he leaders who fled to Qatar of on Egypt’s Christian minority, the ministry said in a statement. an Islamist insurgency led by a local said, warning that “unverified training and financing those who make up about 10 percent of The suspected suicide bomb attack affiliate of IS, active mostly in North statements could harm the strong responsible for the attack. the population. during mass at the Saint Peter and Sinai province in the east of the relations between the GCC and Cairo’s interior ministry pointed The Brotherhood has denied Saint Paul church was the deadliest country. Egypt.” the finger at suspect Mohab any involvement. (AFP) Child with explosives caused Damascus blast Damascus Ipsos MORI’s “Perils of Perception Survey 2016” finds that many blast that rocked a police countries overestimate their Muslim population by a staggering amount Astation in southeast Out of every 100 people in your country, how many do you think are Muslim? Damascus yesterday was Percentage difference Average guess Actual caused by a seven-year-old girl carrying a belt of explosives, France 24 31 7.5 Syrian media reported. South Africa 20 22 1.7 The explosion in the bustling Germany 16 21 5.0 Midan neighbourhood of the Syrian capital wounded Belgium 16 23 7.0 three police officers, said the U.S. 16 17 1.0 Al-Watan daily, which is close Russia 14 24 10.0 to the government. “A seven-year-old girl Canada 14 17 3.2 entered the police station, India 14 28 14.2 carrying a belt that was detonated from afar,” the paper Netherlands 13 19 6.0 posted on its Facebook page. Brazil 12 12 0.1 A police source told Spain 12 14 2.1 Al-Watan that she had appeared lost and asked to A fighter from the Jaish al-Islam (Islam Army) runs to avoid Denmark 11 15 4.1 use the bathroom when the sniper fire, in the village of Tal al-Siwan area of the rebel-held UK 10 15 4.8 explosives went off. stronghold of Douma, Australia 10 12 2.4 Although rebel groups have fired rockets and mortar Damascus”. blast, but it remained unclear Norway 8 12 3.7 rounds into the capital, The Syrian Observatory for whether she was a suicide Mexico 8 8 0.1 explosions inside the city itself Human Rights confirmed there bomber or a bystander. Poland 7 7 0.1 are rare. had been a blast in Midan but In early 2012, a suicide Syrian state news agency said it could not specify the bomber killed 26 people when Hungary 6 6 0.1 SANA said earlier there were cause. he blew himself up in Midan. 27,250 interviews were conducted in 40 countries between September 22 – November 6, 2016 preliminary reports about Observatory head Rami More than 310,000 people Source: Ipsos MORI Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS a “terrorist explosion at Abdel Rahman told AFP that have died since Syria’s conflict the Midan police station in “one woman” was killed in the broke out in 2011. (AFP) Saturday, December 17, 2016 BUSINESS 9 Lloyd’s of London boss mulls EU base Russia holds key rate steady So often people are working loyd’s of London, the historic insurance market, has drawn ussia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady at 10 per hard at the wrong thing. Lup plans to move part of its operations to elsewhere within Rcent, opting to keep inflation in check rather than help jolt the the European Union when Britain exits the bloc. The company economy out of recession. Inflation risks have subsided and “our Working on the right thing is had already warned before medium-term vision has not changed” since the bank last cut the the June 23 referendum that rate in September by half a percentage probably more it was examining contingency point, said central bank chief Elvira important than plans in the event of Brexit. Nabiullina at a press conference. But “Following the referendum we in a separate statement the bank also working hard” committed to looking at the warned that “the potential of interest options,” the group said in a rate reduction is limited in the near Caterina Fake statement. future”. co-founder Flickr
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Emoji have exploded from 176 original designs to around 1,800 and counting, Ferrai, Aston Martin fined for exceeding emission targets as the little symbols conquer the world. Here are a few things to know about hieroglyphics for the smartphone age. Fined!Copenhagen he European Union yesterday said luxury Sweet emotion carmakersT Ferrari and Aston There’s something for everyone and Martin would receive a fine every mood. Laugh, cry, for exceeding their carbon shrug those shoulders, emission targets, as French or give that forehead cars lead the way in lowering a good palm slap... emissions. digitally, of course. French car manufacturers Rough day at the Peugeot, Citroen and Renault office? There’s ranked first, second and a head massage third on an annual list of emoji too. large car manufacturers with the lowest carbon emissions, A woman looks at emoji characters the European Environment Diversity Agency (EEA) said in a report. There are now five different skin colour “Two manufacturers, Representative picture emoji, along with the traditional yel- Emoji vs. Emoticon Aston Martin Lagonda and low. There’s a gay family emoji and a There are a lot more emoji -- the name Ferrari, exceeded their specific 2014. the Netherlands, followed by Mother Christmas. A hijab-wear- combines Japanese words for picture emission targets and therefore For light commercial Portugal, Denmark and Greece ing Muslim woman is in the and character -- than emoticons are required to pay excess vehicles sold in 2015, the in second place, while Portugal works. Religious images because they also show peo- emission premiums,” the number stood at 168.3 g/km, followed by Cyprus bought the included a mosque and ple, places and things along agency said. below the 2017 target of 175 g/ most effective new vans, the rosary. But images of with feelings. Emoticons are Based on data provided by km and down 0.4 percent from report found. deities are out -- they alphanumeric characters the agency, Ferrari was likely 2014. Conventional diesel and contravene rules set that usually just express to pay a fine of around 411,000 Last year, cars with lower petrol cars accounted for 97.2 by Unicode, an inter- an emotion or mood, such euros (around $428,000) while carbon emissions were bought percent of new registrations, national consortium as :-) to suggest a happy Aston Martin was likely to pay in Western EU member states as the proportion of plug- that oversees the smile. around 33,000 euros. The final compared to the Eastern in hybrid and battery format. amount is calculated by the members of the bloc last year, electric vehicles rose to one So happy I cried Food fun European Commission. according to the EEA. percent from 0.8 percent in The ‘face with tears The French love crois- On average, new cars sold in On average, the most 2014. of joy’ emoji was cho- sant emoji, it’s all about the bloc had carbon emissions efficient new cars were The remaining 1.6 percent sen by Oxford Dictionary rice dish paella for the that were eight percent below bought in of new registrations covered as the word of the year in Spanish, while the the 2015 target of 130 grams vehicles running on other 2015. It’s also the most-used Aussies like to say it of carbon dioxide per alternative fuels, such as emoji worldwide, according to with booze. Shigetaka kilometre (g/km) liquefied petroleum the emojitracker website. The Kurita, who created and 3.1 percent gas and compressed heart symbol is the second- the first emoji back in lower natural gas. most popular while a smiling the late nineties, says than pile of faeces is also a big hit. he is still waiting for i n a grilled eel symbol -- Crazy Canucks his favourite dish, and Canadians love the poo emoji, and one loved by millions of ones about violence and money, Japanese. according to a 2015 report by British tech firm SwiftKey. It found that while the French love the heart, Russians love all Japanese Shigetaka romantic emoji, Kurita, the man and Arabic who created emoji speakers go charachters for plants and flowery stuff. Representative picture 10 BUSINESS Saturday, December 17, 2016 Cuba offers rum to pay debt to Czech Republic
A Cuban flag and posters depicting Cuban revolution- COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL ary leader Fidel Castro are seen in Havana AUSTRALIA 0.2854 0.2829 BANGLADESH 0.00502 0.00479 Prague consumption in the world -- CANADA 0.2889 0.2858 Cuban debt at about seven The largest Czech DENMARK 0.0565 ash-strapped Cuba has billion koruna (260 million broadsheet daily Dnes quoted had imported 892 tonnes of EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 Coffered to pay its old euros, $270 million), but the deputy finance minister Lenka Cuban rum worth 53 million EURO 0.4016 0.3995 debt to the Czech Republic ministry said it had yet to tally Dupakova as saying debt koruna (two million euros, HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 with goods it can spare, the total sum as talks on the repayment in Cuban rum was dollars) in 2015. INDIA 0.00630 0.00568 including its coveted rum, repayment had only started “an interesting option.” If the entire debt were INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002886 the Czech finance ministry late last year. “These are relatively repaid in rum, the Czechs IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 said yesterday. The debt is largely the unknown brands which might would have enough rum for IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 “The Cuban party as a legacy of business ties between be good, but we would have to 130 years at this pace. JAPAN 0.003370 0.003300 possible solution presented Cuba and Czechoslovakia, advertise them and generally But the ministry is against JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 a list of commodities... which split into the Czech launch them into the market,” such a solution. KOREA 0.00036904 (including) several brands of Republic and Slovakia in 1993, she added. “The Czech side believes KUWAIT 1.2580 1.249 rum,” the ministry said in a four years after shedding The daily said the Czech that at least part of the debt MALAYSIA 0.086900 0.0867 statement. four decades of totalitarian Republic -- a country with should be dealt in cash,” it NEW ZEALAND 0.2707 0.2693 Czech media put the Communist rule. the highest per capita beer said. (AFP) NORWAY 0.0461 NEPAL 0.00376 0.00349 OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 PAKISTAN 0.00363 0.00360 PHILIPPINES 0.00786 0.00757 QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 Tokyo SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.10066 intendo shares dived yesterday after the release SINGAPORE 0.2668 0.2648 of its Super Mario Run mobile phone game, with SOUTH AFRICA 0.02930 0.02920 Nanalysts citing concern over the high price tag despite SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00255 the app topping download charts. SWEDISH 0.0443 Coming on the heels of the Pokemon Go craze SWITZERLAND 0.3746 0.3721 this summer, the game was released for iPhone only SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 in about 150 countries on Thursday, a key test for TAIWAN 0.012300 Nintendo’s fledgling foray into mobile gaming. THAILAND 0.101790 0.010740 But investors pressed the sell button on Nintendo TURKEY 0.1161 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4806 0.4777 stock, which had soared nearly 12 per cent between UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 the September announcement of Super Mario Run’s UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 planned release and Thursday’s close. YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 On Friday, the Tokyo-listed shares tumbled 4.24pc to close at 26,405 yen ($223). Earlier in the session the Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh stock fell more than five percent, wiping almost $2 billion off Nintendo’s market value. Shares in DeNA, Nintendo’s co-developer on the Mario game, plunged 6.78pc to 2,857 yen. The game -- featuring the iconic Italian plumber trying to rescue Princess Peach -- debuted at the top of download rankings in over 60 countries including Japan, Germany, Australia and Britain, according to COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN hurts market researcher SensorTower. BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4765 0.3717 0.3283 But some analysts warned that the nearly $10 price KUWAIT 0.2855 32.7840 0.2815 0.2486 tag to buy the full version -- the initial stages are free -- could scare away some customers. Pokemon Go is free. OMAN 0.3849 0.3904 0.3795 0.3352 Nintendo As well, Android users will not be able to buy the new QATAR 3.6420 3.6941 3.5907 3.1716 game until a later date. “Having a fixed price tag means profit will be limited UAE 3.6730 3.7255 3.6212 3.1986 because smartphone games make big money through SAUDI 3.7500 3.8036 3.6971 3.2657 shares free-to-play features,” said Tomoaki Kawasaki, an analyst at Iwai Cosmo Securities. Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything [email protected] that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. Brian Tracy Saturday, December 17, 2016 11
he National Day celebrations at the Indian SchoolT Bahrain, Riffa Campus saw a spectacular event where ith red and white smeared on over 4000 students in the my cheek, age group of 4 to 9 years of it’s December, the weather, the school joined together not too bleak to form a Human Flag of I’m proud to reminisce in my Bahrain ( 150ft X 90 ft ) and life over here, how proud I feel the lettering “ ISB- RIFFA to say, 2016”. This historic formation the most auspicious celebration unfolded in the presence of National Day celebration at ISB Isa Town campus of the land, it’s our National Day. parents and teachers. ISB the delight of the teachers of Arabic arranged special Natarajan expressed happiness I may not be marked as Secretary Dr. Shemily P John, and parents. Each classroom programmes to mark the in the way how Bahrain has Bahraini on my passport Vice- Chairman Mohd Iqbal, depicted highlights of Bahrain National Day. been a home away from but it’s seared into my Member Academics Kursheed National day. The tent The National flag of Bahrain home for many. He expressed blood, born and raised; to any Alam and Member IT Saji inside the main lobby and was unfurled by School gratitude to the rulers of disagreement, I will not resort Antony joined ISB Chairman the henna designing in the Chairman Prince S Natarajan the Kingdom of Bahrain. A More than enthusiastic to see Prince S. Natarajan in auditorium were a visual treat in the presence of the Principal feast of colourful the fireworks colour the sky hoisting the Bahrain national of Bahraini culture. ISB Isa V R Palaniswamy, the Vice- programmes followed the As the thought of leaving this flag. The chanting of “WE Town witnessed splash of red Principals, Head teachers and official function. The Head island comes to mind, I don’t LOVE BAHRAIN” by the and white everywhere in the the students. The Principal V of Department of Arabic Srivani Nair think I will want to say goodbye. entire School reverberated in campus during the celebration R Palaniswamy welcomed the Rukaiya proposed the vote of New Millennium This homely and unifying the campus. The traditional of the National Day. The gathering and wished everyone thanks. Both the Isa Town and School island may be a dot on the map Bahraini dances that followed campus was decorated with and the people of Bahrain Riffa campus were abuzz with but in my mind and heart, it the formation were taken up Bahrain flags and the spirit a Happy National Day. ISB activities. means a million times more than by the entire crowd much to prevailing in the campus was Chairman that. high. The Department Prince S An Indian in the Gulf, I know I am not just one Thank you Bahrain for taking us in, making us feel at home. I am more than enthused to whizz past streaks of red and white lined with the palm trees, parked by the pavement, sitting on the car’s trunk, we will be full of smiles and cheers. In complete happiness and pride, I would like to say to everyone on this beautiful island - A very happy, National Day .” Over 4000 students joined together to form the ‘Human Flag of Bahrain’ at the ISB- Riffa campus
he 45th Bahrain National showing the rich culture of Day was celebrated in Bahrain. Students were TheT New Indian School involved in various activities (NIS) with great pomp and like colouring of the National grandeur. The entire campus flag, decorating the class was decked up to suit the boards. In order to show mood. A special assembly was solidarity and love for this organised to mark the event. beautiful island, all the students The assembly began with the and teachers were dressed in flag hoisting ceremony by red and white, symbolic of the the Principal, followed by the colour of Bahrain National flag. Bahrain National Anthem. A The Director and Principal Dr. galaxy of cultural programmes V. Gopalan, highlighted the adorned the assembly which importance of this day in his included special messages by speech and conveyed his best teachers, foot tapping musical wishes and goodwill to all the Students performing dance as a part of celebrations performances, fashion show citizens of Bahrain. Students singing the National song 12 Saturday, December 17, 2016 Saturday, December 17, 2016 13
Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the ac- Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Hisham Al Jowder, Assistant Undersecretaries and Directors attended the ceremony hosted by companying delegation. The minister briefed the US delegation on educational developments, Salman Cultural Centre on the occasion of National day. Ardha shows, face-painting and cultural contests were held. The minister citing especially tje King Hamad Future Schools Project, the digital empowerment, the teaching The Ministry of Health celebrated Bahrain National Day under the patronage of the Minister of Health Faeqa honoured the actors who featured in Salman Cultural Centre – sponsored play “I will not wear your shoes”, directed by Hassan Fal- of citizenship and human rights, the integration of students with special needs in 75 schools bint Saeed Al Saleh amorzi
Khalid Al Amin, board member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and head of the Bahraini side of the Bahrain- India Joint Business was honoured for his remarkable strides in stepping up business between the GCC and India. Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd al Said, Assistant Secretary General for the Cabinet of Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers of Dr. Sutan Emir Hidayat, Head of Business Administration and Humani- the Sultanate of Oman ties, University College of Bahrain delivered a presentation on Islamic Indian Minister of Exter- Finance and Sustainable Development at the office of International nal Affairs M. G. Akbar Peace Institute (IPI) MENA region. Ambassadors of several countries and a large number of such as Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Malaysia and Libya, businessmen and Undersecretary for the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning Ahmed Al dignitaries and busi- academicians from all over Bahrain were present Bahrain Bourse (BHB) organised a celebration to mark the Bahraini Women’s Day at the Bourse premises in the Financial Harbour Khayyat toured a number of areas in Hamad Town, accompanied by member of the Northern ness owners from the Municipal Council and representative to the 9th Constituency Khalid Ebrahim Qambar, where GCC and India were they discussed road projects in Blocks 1205, 1209 and 1210 in Hamad Town present
The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam celebrated Bah- rain National Day with variety of programmes, including a Magic show “ILLUSION ARABIA 2016” by renowned Magician, Professor Gopinath Muth- ukad. Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa was the Sultan Al Mutlaq, Bander Bin Walid and Gozalkhon Kadrirova won a Mini Coo- Chief Guest. Indian Ambas- Diyar Al Muharraq held an in-house celebration to commemorate Bahrain National Day at its headquarters at the Bahrain World per, a Citroen and a Harley Davidson, as part of the Autumn Fashion cam- sador Alok Kumar Sinha, Al Trade Centre yesterday paign by City Centre Bahrain Arrayed Group Chairman Nasser Al Arrayed, BKS Pres- ident P.V. Radhakrishna Pil- lai were present
The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) organised a blood donation camp on the occasion of The newly formed Youth Committee at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) organised a fun day for orphans in collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization (RCO) at the Com- Gurudeva Social Society (GSS) celebrated Bahrain National Day yesterday at its headquarters in Manama pany’s Club Bahrain National Day yesterday Saturday, December 17, 2016 13
Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Hisham Al Jowder, Assistant Undersecretaries and Directors attended the ceremony hosted by Salman Cultural Centre on the occasion of National day. Ardha shows, face-painting and cultural contests were held. The minister The Ministry of Health celebrated Bahrain National Day under the patronage of the Minister of Health Faeqa honoured the actors who featured in Salman Cultural Centre – sponsored play “I will not wear your shoes”, directed by Hassan Fal- bint Saeed Al Saleh amorzi
Dr. Sutan Emir Hidayat, Head of Business Administration and Humani- ties, University College of Bahrain delivered a presentation on Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development at the office of International Peace Institute (IPI) MENA region. Ambassadors of several countries such as Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Malaysia and Libya, businessmen and academicians from all over Bahrain were present Bahrain Bourse (BHB) organised a celebration to mark the Bahraini Women’s Day at the Bourse premises in the Financial Harbour
Sultan Al Mutlaq, Bander Bin Walid and Gozalkhon Kadrirova won a Mini Coo- Diyar Al Muharraq held an in-house celebration to commemorate Bahrain National Day at its headquarters at the Bahrain World per, a Citroen and a Harley Davidson, as part of the Autumn Fashion cam- Trade Centre yesterday paign by City Centre Bahrain
The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) organised a blood donation camp on the occasion of Gurudeva Social Society (GSS) celebrated Bahrain National Day yesterday at its headquarters in Manama Bahrain National Day yesterday 14 Saturday, December 17, 2016 Saturday, December 17, 2016 15
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Los Angeles ctress Anna Faris is Los Angeles Ataking actress Jennifer ark Wahlberg has gifted his creenwriter-filmmaker Oliver Lawrence’s side in her ongoing Mmother Alma her favourite car as Stone, whose credits include prank war with the formers a Christmas gift. “Platoon”,S “Born on the Fourth of husband and actor Chris Pratt. The actor gifted the car to his mother July” and “Wall Street”, has been Faris might be married just before the Boston premiere of his selected for the Writers Guild of to Pratt, but that doesn’t new movie ‘Patriots Day,’ which is America (WGA) Wests 2017 Laurel mean she agrees with him on based on the terrible events of the Award for Screenwriting Achievement. everything as she recently admitted Boston bombings. Stone will be honoured at an awards she was standing with Lawrence in “I looked out my front door show on February 19 at The Beverly the pair’s ongoing fun and games. today, and there was this brand Hilton, reports variety.com. Pratt started the fake feud when new car sitting out there with the “Oliver Stone may be our most he began cropping his “Passengers” big red bow on it! committed screenwriter, using an co-star out of his Instagram Wahlberg said his mother unparalleled sense of conflict,” WGA images, and Lawrence got was in love with the car and was West President Howard A. Rodman revenge when she asking him to buy it for a long said. (IANS) appeared. (IANS) Los Angeles them is beyond anything I could time. anadian actor Ryan Reynolds ever imagine,” said Reynolds, “She was in love with this received a star on Hollywood’s who was nominated earlier Hyundai. She kept asking me, and WalkC of Fame on Thursday, saying this week for a Golden Globe I kept saying no, and she told my the honour was beyond anything he award for his performance in sis that I was getting one anyway, so could have ever imagined. “Deadpool.” then I was like, ‘Alright, let’s just get The 40-year-old, accompanied Joining him at the ceremony were it for her.’ by his wife, American actress Blake Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who “I wanted it to be a surprise. If you’re Lively, and their two young daughters, wrote the screenplay for “Deadpool” going to do it, you gotta do it right,” he recalled visiting Hollywood with one and heaped praise on the actor, said. (TOI) Los Angeles of his brothers 15 years ago and being describing him as “the greatest, London scar-winning actress Julia Roberts is set to star in awe of all the legends immortalized goodest guy we know.” oldplay frontman Chris Martin in a limited series called “Today Will Be along the iconic avenue. “Kind doesn’t describe Ryan, it gives 10 per cent of his earnings ODifferent”. It is based on Maria Semple’s latest “For me to have my name among defines him,” Reese said. (AFP) Cto charity. eponymous book. Martin’s mother Alison kept back This marks the first regular TV role for one penny of his 10 penny pocket Roberts, reports aceshowbiz.com. money while he was growing up to The series, produced by Megan Ellison’s teach him the importance of sharing, Annapurna Pictures, is described as a reports dailymail.co.uk. “hilarious, heart-filled story” about While appearing on TV show “Today”, reinvention, sisterhood and how sometimes Martin’s band mate Jonny Buckland it takes facing our former selves to truly said: “Ten per cent of Chris’ pocket begin living. money goes to charity.” Roberts will play Eleanor Flood, a wo-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Martin, who is worth an messy woman who had TWashington, says he has experienced the lack estimated 70 million ambitions to wake of diversity at the Oscars firsthand. pounds, said: “I used up and have the When the 61-year-old star was asked what he to get 10 pence pocket best day of her life. thinks about ongoing criticism over the lack of money. The first time But she is forced diversity at the Oscars, he says he doesn’t have to she gave me nine, I to abandon those think about it much because “he has lived it,” as indsay Lohan was spotted being was like, ‘What is this?’ plans when she reported. L‘affectionate and holding hands’ with (And my mother was finds a strange, “I’ve been the guy at the Oscars a mystery man. like), ‘Get used to it, new future without my name being called. I’ve The 30-year-old, who split from son.’ Mum still gives me unfolding. been the guy at the Oscars when London-based Russian millionaire three pounds a week.” (IANS) my name is called. I’ve been the Egor Tarabasov earlier this year, was Martin’s generosity has guy at the Oscars when everybody reportedly seen flirting with a ‘tall, rubbed off on his band- thought they were going to call dark and handsome’ man, as reported. mates too as they now also my name and they didn’t. So, “She enjoyed a few drinks with him and give away 10 per cent of their I’ve lived it,” Washington said. a group of friends. They were also dancing cash to 28 different charities For the past two years, together,” an eyewitness said. every month. (IANS) the Academy of Motion The source also said Lohan ‘was very well-behaved’. Picture Arts and Sciences Speculation surrounding Lohan’s love life comes has nominated only white shortly after it was reported that she is living in a hotel performers in its four after being asked to leave her London rental apartment. main categories, igniting The actress was issued with court papers by lawyers the controversy known as acting for the landlord of a 3.5 million pounds flat she #OscarsSoWhite. (TOI) was leasing in Knightsbridge. (TOI) Saturday, December 17, 2016 15
ark Wahlberg has gifted his mother Alma her favourite car as Ma Christmas gift. The actor gifted the car to his mother just before the Boston premiere of his new movie ‘Patriots Day,’ which is based on the terrible events of the Boston bombings. “I looked out my front door today, and there was this brand new car sitting out there with the big red bow on it! Wahlberg said his mother was in love with the car and was asking him to buy it for a long Los Angeles them is beyond anything I could time. anadian actor Ryan Reynolds ever imagine,” said Reynolds, “She was in love with this received a star on Hollywood’s who was nominated earlier Hyundai. She kept asking me, and WalkC of Fame on Thursday, saying this week for a Golden Globe I kept saying no, and she told my the honour was beyond anything he award for his performance in sis that I was getting one anyway, so could have ever imagined. “Deadpool.” then I was like, ‘Alright, let’s just get The 40-year-old, accompanied Joining him at the ceremony were it for her.’ by his wife, American actress Blake Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who “I wanted it to be a surprise. If you’re Lively, and their two young daughters, wrote the screenplay for “Deadpool” going to do it, you gotta do it right,” he recalled visiting Hollywood with one and heaped praise on the actor, said. (TOI) of his brothers 15 years ago and being describing him as “the greatest, in awe of all the legends immortalized goodest guy we know.” along the iconic avenue. “Kind doesn’t describe Ryan, it “For me to have my name among defines him,” Reese said. (AFP)
wo-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, says he has experienced the lack Tof diversity at the Oscars firsthand. When the 61-year-old star was asked what he thinks about ongoing criticism over the lack of diversity at the Oscars, he says he doesn’t have to think about it much because “he has lived it,” as indsay Lohan was spotted being reported. ‘affectionate and holding hands’ with “I’ve been the guy at the Oscars La mystery man. without my name being called. I’ve The 30-year-old, who split from been the guy at the Oscars when London-based Russian millionaire my name is called. I’ve been the Egor Tarabasov earlier this year, was guy at the Oscars when everybody reportedly seen flirting with a ‘tall, thought they were going to call dark and handsome’ man, as reported. my name and they didn’t. So, “She enjoyed a few drinks with him and I’ve lived it,” Washington said. a group of friends. They were also dancing For the past two years, together,” an eyewitness said. the Academy of Motion The source also said Lohan ‘was very well-behaved’. Picture Arts and Sciences Speculation surrounding Lohan’s love life comes has nominated only white shortly after it was reported that she is living in a hotel performers in its four after being asked to leave her London rental apartment. main categories, igniting The actress was issued with court papers by lawyers the controversy known as acting for the landlord of a 3.5 million pounds flat she #OscarsSoWhite. (TOI) was leasing in Knightsbridge. (TOI) 16 COOL ZONE Saturday, December 17, 2016 CROSSWORD Your star today Powerful feelings of love for everyone around YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) you are likely to attract more attention your way today. Even people you ordinarily aren’t drawn to will seem more appealing, and therefore relations with everyone around you should be friendly and congenial. This tendency is likely to spill over into your romantic life. Your mind is very likely to be on love today. (Apr 21st - May 21st) Expect a powerful surge forward in your level of closeness with a partner. There is likely to be a lot of communication between the two of you, and you’re more likely to open up and reveal your dearest wishes than usual. The relationship should greatly benefit from what happens between you today.
(May 22nd - Jun 21st) Today you should be feeling especially well and full of optimism. Affection for those around you is going to be strong, and don’t be surprised if it pulls some new people into your aura. You should also be looking especially good, so you might notice that strangers stare at you on the street! As your taste is especially sharp, this is a great day to shop for new clothes. (June 22nd - July 23rd) You tend to be emotional and sensitive by nature, and today these traits can make a big difference in a romantic relationship. You and your partner are likely to reveal a lot more of yourselves to each other than you have before. Stronger feelings of love and intimacy are likely to result from this interchange.
Across Down (July 24th - Aug 23rd) You should be feeling especially energetic 1- Paddled; 6- East ender?; 9- Conductor Georg; 14- Position; 15- Word 1- Mayberry moppet; 2- Mater preceder; 3- Engrossed; 4- Environmental today, so you might have the urge to work a lot used to precede a woman’s maiden name; 16- Bring up the rear; 17- Of prefix; 5- ___ Rosenkavalier; 6- Put into law; 7- Nevada city; 8- Takes harder than you are accustomed to. You could great significance; 19- Synthetic fiber; 20- Chow down; 21- Sgts., e.g.; 22- home; 9- Least fresh; 10- Hatch on the Hill; 11- Polynesian porch; decide to do some work around the house, Perjurers; 23- Horn sound; 25- Actor Leary; 26- Raise; 29- Affirmative 12- Layers; 13- Misfortunes; 18- Govt. security; 23- Championship; 24- cleaning, decorating, maybe even doing some minor repairs. Visitors could come in the votes; 31- Missouri feeder; 32- Enduring; 36- Dirty; 37- Hunky-dory; Frequently; 25- ___ Moines, Iowa; 26- FedEx alternative; 27- Alka-Seltzer evening, probably close friends with whom 38- Midday; 40- Act as chairperson; 43- City in S Arizona; 45- Archer of sound; 28- Den of wild animals and dragons; 29- Emollient-yielding you’ll share some stimulating conversation. myth; 46- Comic Boosler; 47- Persona non ___; 50- Simians; 51- Graph; plants; 30- Shaggy-haired wild ox; 33- Early Peruvians; 34- Meddlesome; Don’t let them stay too late, though. 52- Waiting for the Robert ___; 54- Not neg.; 57- Discussion group; 58- 35- Continue; 37- Hoopla; 39- U-turn from SSW; 41- Pioneer; 42- Lyricist (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Hydrotherapy; 61- Make ___ of (write down); 62- Ich bin ___ Berliner; 63- Gershwin; 43- Conical dwelling; 44- Suffix with glob; 47- Kofi Annan’s Close friends from out of town could come to Studio stand; 64- Less bananas; 65- Genetic material; 66- Disinfectant visit you at your home today. You’ll probably home; 48- Blathered; 49- Narrow mountain ridge; 50- Big name in be glad to see them, and they should have a brand; insurance; 51- Tax experts: Abbr.; 52- Large jug or pitcher; 53- Reclined; lot of interesting news to report. Some repairs 54- Cat; 55- Lunchbox treat; 56- Put on the market; 59- Seminary subj.; may need to be done around the house, and it 60- Low island; might be a good idea to call in a professional rather than try to do them yourself.
R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) Today you could decide to channel a great deal of resources into your home. Perhaps BEETLE BAILEY you might be considering moving to a new house, or maybe you’ll only want to remodel, redecorate. Friends might prove a powerful source of support today, and therefore you might spend a lot of time on the phone with them. In the evening: Go out and visit these friends, or invite them to come to you. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) You are likely to be looking and feeling great today. Letters and phone calls which come your way today, perhaps from out of state or distant countries, should bring great news that will make you feel very happy. Communications with those around you should be congenial and friendly, and at some point during the day you could experience an intimate heart-to- heart with a lover. (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Completion of a long-term goal of some kind, perhaps creative in nature, could lead to new friends and an increase in income. Your YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION detective instincts could be operating at a high S U D O K U level, and so you might find yourself wanting to delve into obscure fields that involve a lot of unknown factors, such as science, ancient history or metaphysics. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) Friends could express a strong interest in getting together with you today, perhaps inviting you to attend some sort of group activity with them. This is a good day to plan a party or other social event, or to simply go out with others and enjoy yourself. Conversation should flow freely and easily and much interesting information might be shared. Insights, which may come to you seemingly (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) from out of the blue, could end up boosting your standing on the job. Superiors should respond well to your ideas, and you might earn a few brownie points that you hadn’t expected. What happens today might even lead to an increased income in the future. Warmth and compassion enhances your relations with those around you. Strong affections for friends or relatives who live (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) far away might have you missing them today. You could at some point decide to pick up the phone How to play: and ring them up - though if you haven’t heard Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each from them for awhile, this could make you a little reluctant to take that step. Don’t worry, however. row across, each column down and each 9-box square All signs are that anyone whom you talk to today contains all of the numbers from one to nine. is likely to be very glad to hear from you. Go to it! 17 Saturday, December 17, 2016
HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the island, is published from Friday SATURDAY SWING BOOGIE! to Tuesday. To be included, Date : Today 7 pm - 18 Dec 2 pm HIGHLIGHT please use one of the following: Venue : Meisei Bahrain [email protected], or It’s the hottest new dance craze on BRYAN ADAMS LIVE IN www.bryanadams.me or at Alosra call 38444680. the island of Bahrain and it’s coming BAHRAIN Supermarkets (Amwaj, Janabiya & to Meisei this Saturday night! Join Date: 13 March 2017, 8:00pm Saar) and BMMI Retail Shop Mina us as we to step back in time to Venue: Bahrain International Salman. the 1930’s with our dancing partners Circuit Bryan Adams released his The Shakedown Club for a night Multi-platinum, recording art- thirteenth studio album, Get Up of jazz and swing beats! Sit back ist Bryan Adams is set to rock in October 2015. Produced by and enjoy the music or join in and Bahrain on 13th March 2017 famed ELO frontman Jeff Lynne learn a new dance style, all skill at the Bahrain International and co-written with his long-time levels are welcome - class starts from Circuit with ‘The Get Up Tour’. collaborator Jim Vallance, the album 7.30pm. We will also be serving The Middle East leg of the tour features nine new songs and four complementary sparkling for the consists of shows in Bahrain, acoustic versions. ladies between 8.30-9.30pm! There Qatar and the United Arab Gordon Mackenzie, Managing is no entry fee for this event, so what Emirates. The Bryan Adams Get Up tour in Bahrain is Director of Alive Entertainment said, “We are really are you waiting for! brought to you By Alive Entertainment in association excited to bring Bryan Adams back to Bahrain, it’s been with BMMI Shops, TimeOut Bahrain and Q- Tickets. too long! Adams is a fantastic stage performer, so come RAVE OF THRONES Tickets are priced at BD 30 for General Admission join us and let’s make a night to remember.” Date: Today 9 pm - 18 Dec 2 pm and BD 50 for the Fan Pit that gets you up close to the For tickets and more information on the show visit Venue: Café Amsterdam- Manama stage. If you would like to rock to the tunes in style, www.bryanadams.me or email us at ba@bryanadams. Are you ready for the Rave of VIP packages at BD 95 are also available, with food me if you have any queries. Tickets are limited so don’t Thrones? Café Amsterdam is and beverage included. Tickets are available online miss out! bringing one of television’s most beloved characters to Bahrain! and Vicky Wei. It was voted the third 21 (WED), 2016, 19:30 / Age 15+ . segments – the first part a romance Kristian Nairn, who played the fan- best film of the 1990s in the 1999 The Beauty Inside / December 28 between two men, and the second a favourite character Hodor in HBO’s Village Voice Film Poll.The film was (WED), 2016, 19:30 / Age 12+ . mysterious tale about a soldier lost in series Game of Thrones, based on selected as the Taiwanese entry for A total of 220 seats are available the woods, bedeviled by the spirit of a George R.R. Martin’s best-selling the Best Foreign Language Film at the and will be served on a first come, shaman. It won the Jury Prize at the novels, will be at Café Amsterdam 71st Academy Awards, but was not first served basis. 2004 Cannes Film Festival, and was on December 17. Nairn, who is also accepted as a nominee. We will receive you roughly 60 the first Thai film to be in the main an internationally acclaimed DJ and For queries, call : Huda Tabbara minutes before the event. For more competition at Cannes. It is also the producer, will be performing his full 17725959 information : Email: Koreanembassy. first Thai film to win a prize at any ITALIAN FESTIVAL set of progressive music in the Rave [email protected] of the “A festivals”. For queries, call : Date: January 19-26 of Thrones extravaganza! KOREAN CINEMA NIGHT 2016 Huda Tabbara 17725959 Venue: The Gulf Hotel Date: December 21&28 FILM: TROPICAL MALADY MOVEMENT MONDAY (HAVANA Venue: Seef 1 Cinema 13 Date: December 28, 7pm PEARL NIGHT The Gulf Hotel Bahrain NIGHT) Don’t forget that Korean Cinema Venue: Bahrain Cinema Club Date: Wednesday and Friday Convention &Spa will be Date: 19 Dec 9.30pm Night 2016 is just around corner. Tropical Malady is a 2004 Thai Venue: Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel, launching Italian Festival in Venue: Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa- Free admission on a first come, first romantic psychological drama film Bahrain from the past was La Pergola from January 19 Manama served base. written and directed by Apichatpong counting on the pearls until day till 26 where visiting Chef Join us for Movement Monday, a A Violent Prosecutor / December Weerasethakul. It is a film in two has the famous pearls. Golden Michele Zambanini from Italy night dedicated to the best of Salsa Tulip Bahrain is obliged to give will be showcasing his delightful & Bachata. Learn the best of what an opportunity to try your luck on exclusive menu. During the Havana has to offer with lessons HIGHLIGHT our Seafood night on Wednesday festival, we will also be hosting an starting from 9.30pm. and on Friday Brunch to acquire exclusive Italian cooking class on Solely Salsa and Havana classics SO FRENCH a real pearl. Last week few guests the 21st from 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m until midnight, with support from Date: January 18-23 from Saudi Aramco achieved real for BD 20 per person. Attached Jonny De Karner Venue: Manama pearls on our Seafood Night and is the picture of Chef Michele they were blissful. Golden Tulip and his biography. Michele SIGNATURE WEEK: CHEF RUBIO The fourth edition of Bahrain Hotel welcomes you to win Zambanini has been the Executive Date: 21 Dec 7:30 pm- 24 Dec French week will be held a chance to try your luck. Chef of Villa d’Este since 2011. 11:45 pm from 18th to 23rd January Michele attentively oversees the Venue: Cico’s Italian Restaurant 2017 under the patronage SEMINAR: STUDY IN FRANCE hotel’s three restaurants: the fine Adliya of His Majesty’s Personal Date: January 23 dining “La Veranda”, the “Grill” Cico’s is very excited to be hosting Representative HH Shaikh Venue: Sofitel Hotel Bahrain where Italian traditional cuisine is Gabriele Rubini aka Chef Rubio, star Abdulla bin Hamad Al On Monday, 23rd of January, a served and the cozy and casual “Il of the Discovery Channel Italia. A Khalifa. seminar dedicated to the French Platano”. His cuisine is Italian of true media phenomenon and highly The weeklong education, entitled “Study in France” a classic-contemporary style. His accomplished Chef in his own right, celebration will be titled will be held on Monday, 23rd of love of Italian culinary tradition Chef Rubio is dedicated to preserving “So French” and will embrace the familiar as well as the less familiar aspects January at the Sofitel Hotel Bahrain, is evident in the use of Italian and promoting regional cuisine with of French culture. “So French” week will be organised in collaboration with from 9:00am to 2:00pm.This seminar high quality products which he a focus on Italian traditional street key institutional partners Alliance Française, Atout France, The French aims at promoting and explaining combines with curiosity and food, the focus of his TV series. Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Bahrain and the Bahrain Authority for the exceptional opportunities and refinement with other styles Culture and Antiquities, as well as specialist professionals from the French benefits France offers in terms of and savors. Michele with his FILM: FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI business community in Bahrain. “So French” will highlight four main areas; both free and high quality education, professionalism and passion Date: December 21 ,7pm technology, lifestyle, tourism and infrastructure through a range of events whilst informing the public about leads a young and motivated Venue: Bahrain Cinema Club and activities”. Celebrated musician Yasmine Hamadan will be performing the variety of curriculum including team of 47 people and well at the Cultural Hall on the 20th January, while a mesmerising photographic studies in English. The seminar is represents an iconic place such Flowers of Shanghai is a 1998 exhibition titled “Imagine France” will take place at the Bahrain Financial open to all: friends and colleagues as Villa d’Este. Conscious of his Taiwanese film directed by Harbour. 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iding a five-ton elephant, whom she called ‘my mongoose, a snake, a cheetah, baby zebra, giraffes and photos in a book called Tippi of Africa. brother’, chilling with a cheetah or hugging crocodiles. “It was magical to be able to be free in this nature aR giant bullfrog as if it were a Teddy bear. The The little girl saw nothing unusual about her with this child. She was a very lucky little girl – she childhood of a French girl Tippi Degre sounds company: “I don’t have friends here. Because I never was born and raised until the age of 10 totally in the more like a newer version of Mowgli, rather than see children. So the animals are my friends,” she wild.” said Sylvie. something real. A white child, she was born in once said. Now an adult, the book, Tippi: My Book of Africa, Namibia to French wildlife photographer parents, Tippi is now 23 years old, and the only child to shows her making friends with an elephant, who she and grew up in Africa. Tippi spent her whole wildlife photographer parents Sylvie Robert and Alain brands her brother. childhood playing with wild animals Degre, who published her (Daily Mail, boredpanda) including lion cubs, a Saturday, December 17, 2016 21 #PollToday Who hacked Do you personally know of employees who what? have fallen victims to ruthless employers ? n May US National Yes No Can’t Say IIntelligence Director Obama James Clapper warns of cyberattacks against the campaigns. On June 15, CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm hired by the Democratic National Committee to investigate break-ins in its computer says systems, points to two In my personal opinion, separate Russian intruders. Assad is a butcher who CrowdStrike says massacred and murdered hacking entity Cozy Bear, people linked to Russia’s military intelligence, intercepted This file photo taken Democratic Party on November 30, communications from Avigdor Lieberman US will 2015 shows Russian June 2015 on, while Fancy Israeli Defence Minister President Vladimir Bear, linked to Russia’s Putin (L) meeting secret services (FSB), with US President targeted and stole DNC Rest in sight Barack Obama on dossiers related to then the sidelines of the Republican frontrunner Putin, Abe signal no UN conference on cli- Donald Trump beginning resolution on dispute mate change - COP21 in March. On October 7, the 17 Russia and Japan on Friday retaliate in Le Bourget US intelligence agencies signalled there was no conclude the Russian resolution after a two-day government is behind the summit to a decades-long cyberattacks. territorial dispute that has Meanwhile, WikiLeaks blocked them from achiev- publishes a near-daily dose ing a peace treaty to for- of emails stolen from the mally end World War II hos- Gmail account of John tilities. Washington Podesta, chairman of China aircraft carrier group Washington Clinton’s campaign. Obama politics than it is for analysts Hillary Clinton’s campaign, conducts first live-fire drills arack Obama vowed is expected to be peppered ‘Not a joke’ of intelligence.” up until just before the the United States would with questions about the White House spokesman Trump, who blasted as election. Bretaliate against Russian dispute and any subsequent Josh Earnest echoed his “ridiculous” a reported CIA hacking after the White action when he holds a news comments, saying the assessment that Russia was House accused Vladimir conference Friday at 2:15 pm decision by US intelligence trying to help him win, Putin of direct involvement (1915 GMT) before leaving agencies in October to has continued to question in cyberattacks designed to for a vacation in Hawaii. blame “Russia’s senior-most Russian involvement in hacks influence the US election. “I don’t think things happen officials” was not meant to be of damaging Democratic All for The outgoing US in the Russian government “particularly subtle.” Party emails. China’s Liaoning aircraft president’s remarks on of this consequence without Trump caused outrage in He used a campaign-style carrier battle group has Thursday dramatically Vladimir Putin knowing July by suggesting that Russia victory rally in Pennsylvania conducted its first exercises Trump? upped the stakes in a about it,” one of his top find 30,000 missing emails on Thursday to hit out with live ammunition, the dispute between the world’s advisers, Ben Rhodes, said related to Clinton’s use of a against Earnest, calling xperts have not country’s navy said. leading nuclear powers over Thursday. private server when she was him “this foolish guy” and converged on whether interference that may have “Everything we know secretary of state. Surrogates questioning whether he was RussiaE set out to help Pakistan accuses India of swayed last month’s tight about how Russia operates dismissed it as a joke, but he talking to Obama to boos Trump clinch a White shelling school van election in which Republican and how Putin controls that repeated his call on Twitter. from the crowd. House victory, as Clinton’s Pakistan on Friday accused billionaire Donald Trump government would suggest “I don’t think anybody “Having the right press team says. India of hitting a school van defeated Democrat Hillary that, again, when you’re at the White House secretary is so important Soldatov says it is likely in the disputed Kashmir Clinton. talking about a significant thinks it’s funny that an because he is so bad the way that the Kremlin sought to region, killing the driver and “I think there is no doubt cyber intrusion like this, we’re adversary of the United he delivers the message,” said weaken the position of the wounding eight schoolchil- that when any foreign talking about the highest States engaged in malicious the president-elect, who has former secretary of state, dren. government tries to impact levels of government,” he cyber activity to destabilize yet to appoint one for his own whom it views as “a kind the integrity of our elections told MSNBC television. our democracy. That’s not incoming administration. of sworn enemy” and has India police arrest driver that we need to take action,” “And ultimately, Vladimir a joke,” Earnest said on Trump early Friday tried blamed for inciting unrest Obama told NPR radio. Putin is the official Thursday. to shift focus back to the after Russia’s own elections over rape charge “And we will, at a time and responsible for the actions “Mr Trump obviously content of the leaks by in 2011. Police in New Delhi said place of our own choosing.” of the Russian government.” knew that Russia was engaged tweeting: “Are we talking “But I’m not certain the yesterday they have arrest- Pointing the finger at The Kremlin Friday in malicious cyber activity about the same cyberattack principal goal was to get ed a driver for allegedly the Russian president over slammed Washington for that was helping him and where it was revealed that Trump elected. These guys raping a woman in his car. meddling in the election also pointing the finger at Putin. hurting Secretary Clinton’s head of the DNC illegally at the Kremlin are believers puts the White House on a “At this point they need to campaign,” he added. gave Hillary the questions to in conspiracy theories,” For more, catch us collision course with Trump, either stop talking about this Asked if the White House the debate?” he said, noting that up who has become increasingly or finally present some sort believes Russia successfully “If Russia, or some other until the November 8 vote online at: isolated in questioning of proof. Otherwise this looks rigged the election, however, entity, was hacking, why did Moscow had warned that www.newsofbahrain.com Russian involvement in extremely scurrilous,” Putin’s he told reporters that there the White House wait so long potential voter fraud could hacks of Democratic Party spokesman Dmitry Peskov were a “variety of potential to act? Why did they only steal the election from /nobonline emails that appeared to have told journalists during a visit explanations, and that’s more complain after Hillary lost?” Trump. /newsofbahrain slowed the momentum of to Japan. of a question for analysts of Trump tweeted on Thursday. 22 Saturday, December 17, 2016 SPORTS Cross Island: Shaikh Nasser shines 200 athletes from Bahrain and outside and covered a distance of around 16kms from Durrat Al Bahrain to near Bahrain Sailing Club, Zallaq. All the participants produced solid performances to grab the top places. Shaikh Nasser praised the performances of participants during the event and hailed the organisation of the race and the big turn-out. “The competition presented a great opportunity to all DT News Network Bahrain Olympic Committee, athletes of both genders in the Manama clinched second place in his Kingdom, to practice sport. H Shaikh Nasser bin age group (under 30 years The event proved that our Hamad Al Khalifa, old), and sixth overall during athletes enjoy a great fitness Hrepresentative of His Majesty the National Day Cross Island level and were physically the King for Charity Works and competition held yesterday, prepared to compete,” Shaikh Youth Affairs, Chairman of the organised by Bahrain Road Nasser said. Supreme Council for Youth Runners. After the completion, Shaikh Shaikh Nasser participates and Sports and President of The race featured more than Nasser crowned the winners. Favourite Thorkhill Star clinches race Bahrain Association to DT News Network 2) Fardiya/Andrea Fele, 3) organise Hockey Fives Manama Nardeen/Jimmy Quinn, Manama he second favourite Tishreen/Adnan Jaffar. Bahrain Hockey Association Thorkhill Star owned by Race 3: HH Shaikh Khalid is organising a two-day AlT Nasseriyeh, trained by Allan bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup National Day Hockey Fives Smith and ridden by Abdulla for all classes Arabian Horses today and tomorrow at Faisal won the feature and 3 years and upwards. 1,600m the St Christopher Senior richest race yesterday for the BD3,000. 1) Krayaan 1646/ School in Isa Town, which is HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Jimmy Quinn, 2) Obeyan 1620, being held to help support Al Khalifa Cup worth BD10,000 3)Al Saqlawy 1564/Robert and promote field hockey and open to imported three Khathi, 4) Al Saqlawy 1578/ in the Kingdom. Today an years and upwards over 1,600 Abdulla Faisal. adults competition will metres, in the seventh meeting Race 4: HH Shaikh Khalid take place from 9am and of the season at the Rashid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup run through the day in the Equestrian and Horse Racing for locally bred all classes 3 presence of special guest Club in Sakhir. years and upwards. 1,200m of honour from the Team Coming in second place a BD4,500. 1) Caped Crusader/ Great Britain’s 2016 Rio was Bartack owned by Shaikh Abdulla Faisal, 2) Magsood/ Olympic hockey star for- Khalid bin Ali bin Isa Al Jimmy Quinn, 3) Question ward, Sam Ward. Khalifa, trained by Abdulla Mark/Yogessen Mauree, Dramatic draw keeps Kuwaiti and ridden by Adrie 4) Rayaash/Hassan Al De Vries, while third place by Highlight from the race Saffar. Cape Town on top a neck was pre-race favourite, Race 5: HH Shaikh Faisal bin Johannesburg Baltic Knight owned by Al race for imported three years Glory ridden by Andrew Sadiq Hameed, 2) Retort/Brett Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Leaders Cape Town City Afoo Riding Stable, trained and upwards over 2,400 metres Elliott. Doyle, 3) Makramah/Jimmy Cup for imported handicap snatched a stoppage-time by Mohammed Hassan and and worth BD5,000, Pressure Other results (horse/ Quinn, Ghost/Hussain Makki. (0-100) 3 years and upwards. equaliser to draw 1-1 at ridden by Andrea Fele, with Point ridden by Brett Doyle jockey) Race 2: HH Shaikh Abdulla 1,000m straight BD5,500. 1) home against second-place fourth place was Chopin owned came in first by a head ahead Race 1: HH Shaikh Khalid bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Bazaruto/Mark Monaghan, SuperSport United yester- by Maher Ebrahim Lutfalla, of Tonabrocky ridden by bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup Khalifa Cup for locally bred 2) Grey Z/Andrea Fele, 3) day and retain a three-point trained by Abdulla Kuwaiti and Hussain Makki, while third for locally bred maidens 3 handicap (0-30) 3 years and Absolute Champion/Hussain South African Premiership ridden by Fernando Jara. place a further length and three years and upwards. 1,800m upwards. 1,400m BD3,500. 1) Makki, 4) Hestian Antonio advantage. United goal- In the National Day Cup quarter behind was Jumeirah BD3,500. 1) News Breaker/ Grace Sadiq/Sadiq Hameed, Fresu. keeper Reyaad Pieterse failed to clear a lob into the goalmouth. Norway’s Jansrud wins Aussies decimate Pak innings to take charge Val Gardena super-G Brisbane to leave skipper Steve Smith Val Gardena withering spell of fast pondering whether to enforce Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud bowling backed up by the follow-on after a seven- BRIEF SCORE won the World Cup super- Aexceptional catching had wicket final session. G at Val Gardena in Italy Pakistan on their knees as At the close, Pakistan were Pakistan 8 for 97 (Sarfraz 31*, yesterday, ahead of com- Hazlewood 3-19, Starc 3-45, Australia took charge of the hanging on at 97 for eight and Bird 2-7) trail Australia 429 patriot Aleksander Aamodt day-night first Test in Brisbane trailing by 332 runs with Sarfraz (Smith 130, Handscomb 105, Kilde and the Canadian Erik yesterday. Ahmed on 31 and Mohammad Renshaw 71, Wahab 4-89, Guay. Olympic champion Australia’s three-man pace Amir not out eight. Amir 4-97) by 332 runs Jansrud, who was also vic- attack -- Mitchell Starc, Josh Rookie Peter Handscomb hit torious in the first super-G Hazlewood and Jackson Bird a maiden century in Australia’s of the season in Val d’Isere, -- decimated the tourists’ first first innings 429, but it was tourists on the skids with two cements his first place in innings under the Gabba lights. the bowlers coupled with inept wickets in two balls in his fifth the World Cup classification Starc and Hazlewood took Pakistan batting which had the over. Babar Azam got a thick for the discipline. three wickets each and Bird pink ball hurtling to an early edge which flew to Steve Smith chimed in with two for seven resolution. Hazlewood put the at second slip. (AFP) Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (2nd R) celebrates with teammates SPORTS Saturday, December 17, 2016 23 Ali puts Eng “I am not surprised at all. I knew from the physical point of view he could resist but obviously he in charge cannot play 60 matches” -Manchester United
Ali mounted crucial partnerships with Root on this tour and proved it with two brilliant Manager Jose Mourinho (88) and Jonny Bairstow (49) to revive the England hundreds,” said Root. Chennai innings after the visitors lost their openers in the Root was also responsible for the rebuilding act about Zlatan Ibrahimovic oe Root urged centurion first hour of play. Ali’s 146-run third-wicket after the fall of Keaton Jennings (1) and skipper Moeen Ali and the rest stand with Root remained the highlight of the Alastair Cook (10) but he missed out on what ofJ the England batsmen to innings as England, who have already lost the would have been his second ton of the series. put India under pressure series 3-0, search for a consolation win. The Englishman was given caught behind yesterday after the visitors “It would be really nice to go home with a win off Ravindra Jadeja by the on-field umpire but made a solid start in the under our belt and we have set it up nicely today, India successfully reviewed the decision after a fifth and final Test in it’s (now) about tomorrow going on and taking it disturbance in the snicko suggested the ball had Chennai. forward,” Root told reporters yesterday. grazed the bat before going into the keeper’s Guardiola rubbishes The tourists were “And hopefully Moeen can carry on how he glove. Root did Claudio Bravo rumours 284 for four at has played today, Stokesy can get in and play one not seem happy Manchester stumps with Ali of his mouth-watering innings he is capable of with the call as BRIEF SCORE Pep Guardiola made clear (120) and Ben Stokes doing,” said Root. he dejectedly England 284 for 4 (Moeen yesterday his belief Chilean (five) at the crease Ali absorbed the pressure after Root’s dismissal walked back to 120*, Root 88, Bairstow 49, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo after they elected to bat to pilot the innings. the pavilion but Jadeja 3-73)v India is happy at Manchester first at Chennai’s MA “That added responsibility of batting higher later termed his City, amid reports the goal- Chidambaram Stadium. up in the batting order he has taken really well reaction. (AFP) keeper could be on his way back to Spain. Rafinha signs Bayern contract extension Moeen Ali Chinese financial muscle a threat Munich London Oscar is to join Shanghai SIPG danger for all teams in the Defender Rafinha has he new-found spending for an estimated £60 million world. Not only for Chelsea, extended his contract Tpower of Chinese clubs ($76m, 71.5m euros). but all teams in the world.” with Bayern Munich by a is a danger to teams all over The league leaders’ iconic Conte, 47, who made year until June 2018, the the world, even the Premier but ageing captain John Terry, his name as a manager with German giants said yester- League, Chelsea manager who is out injured and like Juventus, for whom he also day, as they tie down their Antonio Conte warned Oscar not first choice, has played with distinction as stellar names. yesterday. also been linked with a move a combative midfielder, said The Italian, whose to China, where teams are China may have the money Fourcade threatens to lead side will try to snapping up foreign players on but the quality remained in the make it mammoth wages. Premier League. Russia doping boycott 11 league Conte believes that means “I think that this league is Oslo wins Chinese clubs could entice the fantastic and to play in this Olympic biathlon cham- on the best players. league is a great opportunity, pion Martin Fourcade has bounce “I don’t know exactly the a great honour,” said Conte, threatened to lead a boy- against amount or the situation,” said who will have Belgian star cott of the sport’s World Crystal Palace Conte of Oscar. “But now we Eden Hazard back this Antonio Conte Cup series unless the today, made have to wait. I think when it weekend after he missed the “You must be very proud to international federation the remarks when will be the moment, you’ll midweek 1-0 victory over play in this league because I takes tough action against asked about reports know Oscar’s situation. Sunderland because of a knee think now it’s the best league in Russian doping. Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder “The Chinese market is a injury. the world.” (AFP) Alexis Sanchez should join me in China: Pellegrini World champion London Former Manchester City Crawford gets Court rejects Benzema bid to drop case coach Manuel Pellegrini has risked infuriating Arsenal jail Paris Investigators suspect fight on to clear his name. by offering fellow Chilean Los Angeles court yesteday rejected 28-year-old Benzema of acting “Karim Benzema is Alexis Sanchez a lucrative nbeaten superlightweight a request from Real as an intermediary between innocent, he did nothing move to the Chinese club world champion Terence AMadrid and France striker the presumed blackmailers -- wrong in this case. We are he now manages. UCrawford, five days removed Karim Benzema to drop the including one of his childhood going to do everything we can from his latest title defense, was investigation into alleged friends -- and Lyon midfielder to prove his innocence,” he Sanchez tells Arsenal to sentenced to 90 days in jail on blackmail over a sex tape Valbuena. said. keep him happy Thursday over a disturbance at featuring international Benzema and three of The prosecution says Cisse London a Nebraska car repair shop. teammate Mathieu Valbuena. the other suspects asked for helped to further the deception Alexis Sanchez has told Judge Marcena Hendrix, The case, which cost the case against them to be by informing Valbuena that Arsenal he is “very happy” telling Crawford that he was Benzema a place in France’s dropped. “rumours” were circulating at the Premier League not above the law, also ordered Euro 2016 squad on home They say police used about the existence of the tape. club, but the Chile forward the 29-year-old champion to soil, is now expected to go to “dishonest” methods by posing Cisse, 35, was arrested as insists it is up to them to serve two years’ probation trial next year. as a friend of Valbuena’s in a part of the investigation in come up with the right and 120 hours of community “We are pretty astonished telephone conversation with 2015 but was released without contract to keep him. service. He must undergo because the decision is to one of the accused. charge. Karim Benzema For more, catch us random drug and alcohol tests reject our requests for the The court rejected their He said in a TV interview at online at: and pay the owner of the body investigation to be cancelled,” also asked the investigating arguments and ruled the the time that he had only been www.newsofbahrain.com shop $6,000 in restitution. said Serge Money, who magistrate to consider police’s methods were arrested “so the investigators Crawford is expected to represents another suspect in charging former Liverpool and permissible. could hear my side of the /nobonline serve about 53 days of his jail the case. Marseille striker Djibril Cisse Benzema’s lawyer Sylvain story. I never swindled anyone sentence, based on sentencing The Versailles appeal court for his alleged involvement. Cormier said his client would -- Mathieu is a friend.” (AFP) /newsofbahrain guidelines. Ali puts Eng P23 in charge SPORTS 2424 Saturday, December 17, 2016 Croc alert for
RonaldoYokohama side to reach the Club World Cup final apan’s Kashima Antlers plan to unleash after stunning Colombia’s Atletico a secret weapon to strike terror into Nacional 3-0 in midweek. JSpanish giants Real Madrid when they “If I don’t score again in the final, I’ll meet in this weekend’s Club World Cup quickly be forgotten,” said striker Yuma final: a sharp-toothed crocodile. Suzuki, who celebrated scoring Kashima’s Though relative minnows on the world third goal in Osaka by copying Ronaldo’s stage, a voracious predator with a deadly trademark macho man goal pose. bite lurks in the Kashima side in the form “I had no choice,” added the 20-year- of defender Naomichi Ueda, who fired old, whose celebration after scoring with a warning ahead of Sunday’s Yokohama his first touch off the bench even set clash. tongues wagging on Spanish television. “I’m a crocodile,” he said. “Just as a “It’s like a dream. Now I want to do it crocodile will complete its conquest by on front of Ronaldo’s very eyes.” dragging its prey into the water, I just Whether or not his childhood idol want to bring them down -- whether it’s Ronaldo sees the funny side is likely in the air or on the ground, one on one.” to depend on the score in Yokohama Killer reptiles notwithstanding, but a defiant Suzuki told Japan’s Nikkan Kashima face overwhelming odds against Sports: “I will show Real Madrid how a Real side on a club record win streak of Japanese football has grown.” 36 matches. They finished a distant third Real coach Zinedine Zidane insisted in the J-League season before capturing the European champions and Spanish the championship playoff less than two league leaders would not underestimate weeks ago. the pugnacious Antlers as his side chases Real Madrid’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo But Kashima became the first Japanese a second world title in three years. (AFP) (front L) jokes during a training session at Mitsuzawa stadium in Yokohama Button in line for shock return London But team chiefs may be poised to Williams admitted Bottas was set to enson Button could make a shock put in an SOS call to Button, who go and said: “I’m delighted to see that return to Formula One - just weeks started his career with the team 16 a team like Mercedes lists Valtteri as Jafter announcing his retirement. years ago, if their Massa bid fails. a potential replacement for Nico. Button, 36, said his goodbyes at the They are desperate for an old head “We have always known Valtteri is Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and was set to and there are few more experienced one of the sport’s key talents and are fulfil an advisory role with McLaren than Button, who has 305 F1 races proud that the championship leaders next season. under his belt. recognise this. But Williams are looking for an Williams are on the hunt for a “However, Williams has its own experienced driver with Valtteri replacement for Bottas, who is ambitions and we must always Bottas on the verge of joining destined to partner Lewis Hamilton. ensure we give our team the best Mercedes. The Finn, 27, is on course to move opportunity to move forward. They have lined up an audacious to Mercedes to replace Nico Rosberg, “Any changes would only be made move to bring back Felipe Massa, 35, who retired after winning the world if Williams remains in a strong who spent three years with Williams title last month. position to compete and develop in before retiring himself last month. Deputy team principal Claire 2017. (dailystar.co.uk) Jenson Button (file pic)
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