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MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 19 MUHARRAM - 1442 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 8373 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Choose the network of heroes Enjoy the Internet Minimum wage will help hire skilled labour Amir directs SANAULLAH ATAULLAH sending THE PENINSULA An employee is entitled to change his work institutions. “The law of an employee is entitled to organisation during the contract period or minimum wage will come into change his work organisation Director of Labour Inspection effect after six month from the during the contract period or urgent aid Department at the Ministry of after the end of the contract period or during date of publishing in official after the end of the contract Administrative Development, the probation period as per the rules and gazette,” said Al Dosari. period or during the probation to Sudan Labour and Social Affairs, He said that the law of period as per the rules and reg- Fahad Al Dosari has said that regulations in this regard. minimum wage for workers ulations in this regard. QNA — DOHA the minimum wage is the includes all workers including “In these cases, as per the amount to be paid to a worker raised from QR6,000 to and fine ranging from QR2,000 domestic workers and those rules, the second employer will Prime Minister and regardless of the skills and work QR10,000.” to QR100,000 and the law stip- workers who are receiving compensate the first employer, Minister of Interior, H E nature. Speaking about the pun- ulates severe punishment in more payment than minimum provided that there is no compe- Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa “The minimum wage has ishment for not providing case of repetition.” wage will be unaffected. tition and the worker has notified bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, been fixed QR1,000 as basic suitable accommodation, he He said that the minimum Abdullah Mubarak Al the first employer,” said Al Dosari. held last evening a tele- salary in addition there is food He said that the worker is phone conversation with allowance of QR300 and entitled to change the work Prime Minister of the accommodation allowance of The punishment (for wage The worker cannot organisation during probation Republic of the Sudan, H E QR500,” said Fahad Al Dosari rule violations) has been return to work in Qatar period and in this case the new Dr. Abdalla Hamdok, while speaking in a Qatar TV increased from one month for one year if he fails to employer will compensate to during which he expressed programme yesterday. jail sentence to one year jail notify his employer and the previous employer like his sincere condolences on For example, he said, if an sentence and the maximum leaves the country (some of the recruitment the victims of the floods employer provides accommo- charges or ticket fare). “The that swept through several dation and food then in that fine has been also raised without completing the worker should notify to the pre- regions in Sudan, wishing case the worker will get from QR6,000 to QR10,000.” notice period.” vious employer for one month a speedy recovery for the QR1,000, the basic salary. “In notice period. The compen- injured. case of provision of accommo- sation will be maximum the two Also, H E the Prime Min- dation without food, the worker salaries of the worker.” ister informed HE Dr. will receive QR1,300 and in case “The worker cannot return Abdalla Hamdok of the neither food nor accommo- to work in Qatar for one year if directives of Amir H H dation is provided, the worker he fails to notify his employer Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad will get a total of QR1,800 and leaves the country without Al Thani to send urgent unless there is agreement completing the notice period,” relief aid to brotherly Sudan between an employer and a said Al Dosari. to mitigate the effects of worker for more amount.” He said that there are three these floods. Regarding the punishment Labor Dispute Resolution Com- For his part, H E the for violating the rules of mittees at the Ministry chaired Sudanese Prime Minister minimum wage, Al Dosari said: Fahad Al Dosari, Director of Labour Inspection Abdullah Mubarak Al Dosari, Director of Labour by a judge and members expressed his thanks and “The punishment (for wage vio- Department Relations Department appointed by the Ministry fol- appreciation for this aid lations) has been increased lowing the decision issued by and the State of Qatar’s from one month jail sentence said: “After amendment of the wage aims at hiring skilled lab- Dosari, Director of Labour Rela- the Minister of Administrative permanent standing by to one year jail sentence and the law, now the punishment has orers, increasing productivity tions Department said, in the Development, Labour and Sudan. maximum fine has been also become six months jail sentence of the companies and same Qatar TV programme, that Social Affairs. MoI revises timings at QA operates special flights to 11 Indian cities THE PENINSULA — DOHA service centres passengers to wear a face shield The resumption of three- and face mask or covering weekly flights to Mogadishu, THE PENINSULA — DOHA Qatar Airways started special throughout their flight. The Somalia, will see Qatar Airways flights to 11 destinations in India airline will provide these items, network in Africa expand to nine In fulfilment of the fourth for limited period from but recommends passengers destinations. With the addition phase of gradual lifting on September 6 to October 24. The bring their own face mask or of Mogadishu, the airline restrictions imposed to control award-winning airline has also covering for fit and comfort operates 40 weekly flights to the the spread of the coronavirus resumed services to Mogadishu, purposes. continent across nine destina- in the country, the Ministry of Somalia from yesterday. The airline has also started tions including Addis Ababa, Dar Interior (MoI) announced the “Do not miss your chance to flights to the capital city of es Salaam, Djibouti, Kigali, Kili- expansion of operations in its reach your destination of choice Somalia, said the airline manjaro, Nairobi, Tunis and service centres. in India in all convenience yesterday. Zanzibar. On Twitter yesterday, MoI during this limited period. You The special flights started operations yesterday and “We are pleased to announce Hamad International Airport stated that its service centres can rely on us to connect you to will continue till October 24 to Ahmedabad, Amritsar, the resumption of three weekly has invested in advanced tech- are open to receive visitors in Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Ben- Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, flights to Mogadishu, Somalia nologies and additional the morning and afternoon galuru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, from today,” said the airline in measures to ensure passengers' shifts from 6am to 6pm, Hyderabad,Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kozhikode, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram. a tweet, yesterday. safety in transit. These safety starting from yesterday (Sep- Mumbai and Thiruvanan- Service to Mogadishu fea- measures have also been imple- tember 6, 2020). thapuram,” said Qatar Airways The award-winning airline has also resumed three tures an Airbus A320 with 12 mented in the Oryx Airport With the centers back in in a mail sent to its customers. weekly services to Mogadishu in Somalia. seats in Business class and 120 Hotel, Hamad International operation, the Ministry urged “Throughout your journey, seats in Economy class. The Airport Lounges and across Al citizens and residents to con- you can expect the highest state-of-art Hamad Interna- government of their destination airline operates this service as a Maha Services. All arrivals and tinue observing proper pre- standards of hygiene and the tional Airport. We recommend country before travelling,” it tagged flight to its existing oper- departures passengers are cautionary measures, most latest security measures, all passengers to abide by the added. ations to Djibouti which screened for COVID-19 especially in public. whether on board or at our regulations published by the Qatar Airways requires resumed last month. symptoms. `P2 Qatar Rail expands metroexpress service

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Qatar Rail has announced to expand its metroexpress service, which is free on-demand ride-sharing service. The service will now cover Al Qassar, Katara, Legtaifiya and Qatar University stations. “We are pleased to announce the expansion of our metroexpress pilot service, which covers DECC, West Bay, Al Qassar, Katara, Legtaifya & Qatar University Stations,” said Doha Metro & Lusail Tram on its official advanced algorithm that calculates September 1. Legtaifiya station falls twitter account, yesterday. the most direct route possible in between the Katara and Qatar The ride-sharing service, which without lengthy detours, or incon- University stations and is close to was launched in July 2019, provides venient fixed routes and schedules. The Pearl-Qatar and is also one of metro users with quick and con- Qatar Rail also announced to the interchange stations for Lusail venient access to metro stations and expand metrolink services to The Tram. the area nearby. metroexpress that Pearl Qatar. “We are pleased to can be booked through the app is announce the service expansion of available on iOS and Android our free metrolink services, which platforms. now takes you to and from The Pearl The programme accepts mul- Qatar and Legtaifiya Station,” said Every Monday and Qatar Rail is currently working on setting up 300 air-conditioned bus shelters in different tiple passengers’ bookings heading Doha Metro & Lusail Tram. Thursday areas around the Doha Metro stations. These shelters are dedicated to serve the users in the same direction and pools them Qatar Rail has opened Legtaifiya of public transport buses & Metrolink, Qatar Rail tweeted sharing the picture yesterday. into shared vehicles, using an Station on the Red Line from PAGES 06 & 07 02 HOME MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020

53rd Asean Day in Doha highlights bloc’s cohesive OFFICIAL NEWS Amir condoles journey towards resilience amid pandemic with Bangladesh With the growing interest from countries and President, PM regional organisations outside the Southeast DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Asian region to engage and develop stronger Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir cooperation with Asean, Ambassador of Brunei H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday cables of Darussalam in Doha and this year’s ACD condolences to President of the Chairman vowed that ACD “will continue to People’s Republic of Bangladesh H E Mohammad Abdul Hamid and play its role to promote Asean’s interest and Prime Minister H E Sheikh Hasina to forge partnerships in various fields with our Wajed on the victims of a mosque host country, the State of Qatar.” explosion in the south of the capital Dhaka, wishing a speedy recov- ery for the injured. RAYNALD C RIVERA “In this regard, the Asean Prime Minister and Minis- THE PENINSULA leaders through their declaration ter of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid of the special Asean summit on bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani As the Asean Committee in Doha COVID-19 have demonstrated also sent a cable of condolences (ACD) marked Asean Day their collective will and shared to Prime Minister of the People’s yesterday, H E Mohamed Bahrin commitment to strengthen soli- Republic of Bangladesh H E Sheikh Abu Bakar, Ambassador of Brunei darity, enhance cooperation and Hasina Wajed on the victims of a Darussalam in Doha and this mutual support among Asean mosque explosion in the south year’s ACD Chairman under- member states, with external of the capital Dhaka, wishing a scored Asean’s cohesive journey partners and the international speedy recovery for the injured. towards resilience amid the community in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 as well as mitigate the The Ambassador was multi-facet impact of the pan- H E Mohamed Bahrin Abu Bakar (fourth right), Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam in Doha and current speaking at an event held yes- demic while working towards a Asean Committee in Doha Chairman, with H E Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhroo (third Qatar condemns terday at the Embassy of Brunei comprehensive post-pandemic right), Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar and Ambassadors and Heads of Darussalam to celebrate the 53rd recovery plan for Asean,” he said. Missions of Asean countries during the 53rd Asean Day at the Embassy of Brunei, in Doha, yesterday. stabbing incident anniversary of the Association of He added that the member PIC: RAYNALD C RIVERA/THE PENINSULA Southeast Asia Nations (Asean). states are to undertake necessary in Tunisia He echoed what had been measures for gradual revitali- pointed out by the Secretary- sation of Asean’s economic activ- commend the efforts of the Gov- to bring people home and those Fakhroo, Director of Protocol at QNA — DOHA General of Asean, Dato Lim Jock ities to implement facilitative ernment of the State of Qatar returning here as well as the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hoi on the significance of Asean measures and to expedite under the leadership of H H tireless assistance rendered by Qatar and ambassadors and The State of Qatar expressed to develop a robust, holistic and recovery of the Asean economies. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of missions of Asean yesterday its strong condem- pragmatic post-pandemic While the region’s economic Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, Ministry of Interior, Civil Aviation member states in Doha including nation and denunciation of the recovery framework to mitigate growth appears to be stabilising in managing the COVID-19 crisis Authority and Hamad Interna- H E Alan L Timbayan, Ambas- running over by a car and the socio-economic effects of COVID with an estimated GDP growth since this unprecedented out- tional Airport,” he added. sador of the Philippines; H E Jai stabbing that took place in -19 on the people, while con- of 4.6 percent last year, it is noted break began,” he said. With the growing interest S Sohan, Ambassador of Sin- Sousse city, central eastern tinuing to advance Asean’s that the COVID-19 pandemic will “We also like to express our from countries and regional gapore; H E Nathapol Khanta- Tunisia, killing a police officer regional economic integration. affect the prospect of further deepest gratitude to the Ministry organisations outside the hiran, Ambassador of Thailand; and injuring another. Asean leaders recognise the recovery in the region in 2020. of Public Health and the front- Southeast Asian region to engage H E Nguyen Dinh Thao, Ambas- In a statement, the Ministry opportunities and challenges The Ambassador lauded liners for taking care of our and develop stronger cooper- sador of Vietnam; Mohamad of Foreign Affairs reiterated presented among others by the Qatar’s excellent response to deal nationals and they have been ation with Asean, he vowed that Shahir Sabarudin, Chargè Qatar’s firm position on social and economic ramifica- with the pandemic. receiving the best medical ACD “will continue to play its role d’Affaires at Malaysian Embassy; rejecting violence and ter- tions of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Qatar has been exemplary services and treatment to promote Asean’s interest and and Maulana Syahid, Chargè rorism, regardless of motives including disrupted production in showing how important it is throughout their illness,” he said. to forge partnerships in various d’Affaires at Indonesian Embassy. and reasons. The statement and supply chains, demand for countries to continue working “A significant impact of the fields with our host country, the The highlight of the event expressed the condolences of shocks, decreased trade and together in overcoming and pandemic is connectivity in State of Qatar.” was the hoisting of the flag of the the State of Qatar to the fam- investment, financial vulnerabil- addressing the global pandemic context of the global travel Yesterday’s event was Asean member states with the ilies of the victims, the gov- ities, and high unemployment, he and its impacts. Hence, allow me restrictions. We value the role attended by H E Ambassador playing of the Asean states' ernment and people of Tunisia, noted. to take the opportunity to and the efforts of Qatar Airways Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah anthem titled “The Asean Way.” wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

QRCS, Aspetar sign pact to support global humanitarian work Mitsubishi Pajero THE PENINSULA — DOHA QRCS’s medical convoys pro- partnerships. It also reflects models of gramme, by allowing its spe- Aspetar’s belief in corporate Qatar Red Crescent Society cialised physicians to travel on social responsibility (CSR) and 2017-2018 (QRCS) and Aspetar, the Ortho- charitable medical missions humanitarian action. paedic and Sports Medicine abroad. Also, it will donate “I hope this partnership recalled Hospital, yesterday signed a medical drugs and consum- would continue and thrive in memorandum of under- ables to be used by QRCS’s the future, acting in the best THE PENINSULA — DOHA standing (MoU) to establish clinics or as medical aid to vul- interest of underserved groups, mutual cooperation in nerable communities. towards the shared visions and The Ministry of Commerce supporting humanitarian activ- Eng Al Maliki said, “This goals of both parties,” said Eng. and Industry in cooperation ities related to the provision of MoU is a new legal framework Al Maliki. with Qatar Automobiles health care for vulnerable indi- of cooperation between QRCS Dr. Al Kuwari said, “This Company, dealer of viduals and communities. and Aspetar. For many years agreement builds on our good Mitsubishi vehicles in Qatar At the Aspetar premises, the now, we have been working relations with QRCS for over a has announced the recall of MoU was signed by Eng collaboratively on the medical decade, opening up new Mitsubishi Pajero models of Ibrahim Abdullah Al Maliki, coverage of sports matches and horizons for bilateral strategic 2017-2018 due to possible Chief Executive Director of events supervised by Aspetar cooperation. We applaud the defect in the front right lower Chief Executive Director of QRCS, Eng Ibrahim Abdullah Al Maliki, QRCS, and Dr. Abdul Aziz in Qatar. leading role of QRCS in sup- arm, which may lead to the and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Aspetar, Dr. Abdul Aziz Jaham Jaham Al Kuwari, Acting Chief This time, the scope of porting the various areas of instability of the vehicle. Al Kuwari, signing a memorandum of understanding, yesterday. Executive Officer (CEO) of work expands to QRCS’s humanitarian and relief work”. The recall campaign Aspetar. so, they will implement joint implementation stated in foreign medical operations, He promised, “Aspetar will comes within the framework Under the three-year humanitarian projects in Qatar project MoUs (if needed). such as medical aid and sur- spare no effort to contribute its of the Ministry’s continuous instrument, the two parties or other countries, in con- The services involved gical delegations to treat poor world-class health care and efforts to protect consumers agreed to work together based sistency with the regulations under this MoU include patients”. research expertise towards and ensure that car dealers on mutual trust, cooperation, and requirements of both bringing international poor According to him, this such a noble cause, cherishing follow up on vehicle defects and partnership to obtain the parties, involved countries, patients by QRCS for treatment agreement goes in line with the hospital’s underlying values and repairs. best possible outcome for the special circumstances of at Aspetar. QRCS’s strategic approach to of supporting humanitarian The Ministry said that it intended beneficiaries. To do projects, and mechanisms of The hospital will support government, NGO, and private action locally and globally”. will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate Al Khor and Al Zakhira Municipality records with customers to ensure that they carried out the necessary four violations at food outlets in August repairs. The Ministry urged all THE PENINSULA — DOHA storage, prepa- customers to report any vio- ration of foods in lations to its Consumer Pro- The Health Monitoring Section healthy envi- tection and Anti-Commercial at Al Khor and Al Zakhira ronment so the Fraud Department, which Municipality recorded four food items reach processes complaints, violations at food outlets in the customers inquires and suggestions August. safely. through its communication The action was taken over Meanwhile, channels. the law No. 8 of 1990 for regu- General Monitoring The contraband was hidden inside the spare tyre of a truck. lating foods. The municipal Section of Al inspectors made 366 inspection Shamal Munici- QA operates visits to food outlets operating pality conducted a Maritime Customs foils across the municipality during two-day campaign special flights to the period of study. for removing aban- The inspectors also doned vehicles and 11 Indian cities attempt to smuggle inspected over 959kg of fish at equipment from a fish market and jetty. A total across the FROM PAGE 1 of 1,927 slaughtered animals municipality. hashish at Ruwais Port were inspected resulting in 214 A total of 133 At the airport, advanced THE PENINSULA — DOHA slaughtered animals completely stickers of viola- thermal screening helmets are inside the tyre, weighing a total and 407 partially destroyed for tions were put on also being used, which are Maritime Customs adminis- of 45.5kg. being unfit for human abandoned vehicles equipped with infrared tration foiled an attempt to The Authority has been consumption. and equipment thermal imaging and artificial smuggle a large amount of issuing continuous warning As much as 10 inspection which were iden- intelligence. Inspectors during a visit to a fish market. hashish at Ruwais Port. against carrying illegal sub- campaigns were conducted on tified during the All handrails, baggage In many pictures and videos stances into the country. key processing units and com- campaign. belts, trolleys and surfaces are shared by the General Authority Customs officers are provided panies to ensure the safety of The health monitoring The Municipality removed disinfected and sanitised every of Customs on Twitter, the con- with all means of support products in all stages of section of Al Khor and Al 20 vehicles and equipment. 15 minutes, in addition to fully traband is shown to be hidden including the latest devices and production. Zakhira Municipality is moni- Meanwhile, many owners autonomous roaming mobile inside the spare tyre of a refrig- training to read body language Samples of the products toring all food outlets seven removed their vehicles and disinfectant robots. All erated truck. of passengers and to be aware of were taken to the central lab- days in a week to make sure the equipment which received vio- departure, arrival and transfer When opened, there were 45 the latest methods adopted by oratory to check the specifica- health provisions, specifica- lation stickers during the given baggage are disinfected at bags containing hashish hidden smugglers. tions required in Qatar. tions, proper transportation and grace period. Hamad International Airport. MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 HOME 03 Sepsis still a major health concern globally: HMC experts

THE PENINSULA — DOHA awareness that can support sus- initiative to enhance healthcare pecting sepsis is a first major professionals’ knowledge of As sepsis is a life-threatening step towards early recognition sepsis detection and treatment, complication of an infection and and diagnosis and ultimately based on international best arises when the body’s response better patient recovery out- practice. Sidra Medicine is to an infection injures its own comes,” said Dr. Labib. hosting the Qatar 7th National tissues and organs, experts at Dr. Mohammad Janahi, Sepsis Symposium on World Hamad Medical Corporation Chief Paediatric Infectious Sepsis Day on September 13 (HMC) and Sidra Medicine have Disease at Sidra Medicine from 8am to 12.45pm. The stressed the importance of explained that children and accredited symposium is being raising awareness about the pregnant women are among the organised by the Sidra Sepsis condition. groups at risk as they are more Program Steering Committee Sepsis may lead to shock, susceptible to infections. Lead, Dr. Rasha Ashour, along multi organ failure, and death, “While anyone can develop with support from HMC’s sepsis Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari Dr. Ahmed Labib Dr. Mohammad Janahi especially if not recognised early sepsis, certain vulnerable pop- experts. To register please visit: and treated promptly. Around the ulation groups are more at risk, www.sidra.cme-cloud.com. world, sepsis remains the main intervention is essential to deaths worldwide are asso- that sepsis awareness is still rel- including people with chronic Given the restrictions on cause of hospital readmissions prevent septic shock and ciated with sepsis). Interna- atively low among the general diseases, older people, pregnant regular educational events for and higher healthcare costs. potential death or persistent tional clinical consensus high- public and research indicates or recently pregnant women, healthcare professionals, The World Health Organi- health impairments. Global lights the need for health pro- that around 80 percent of sepsis and children, particularly pre- HMC’s Sepsis Steering Com- sation (WHO) advocates a multi- research has shown that up to fessionals to recognise early cases occur outside hospitals. A mature babies and infants mittee is recommending inter- disciplinary approach to improve 50 percent of sepsis survivors warning signs of sepsis and to lack of knowledge and whose immune system is not ested clinicians attend the free sepsis prevention and outcomes. suffer from long-term physical carry out treatment in severe awareness among patients and fully developed. Literature sug- World Sepsis Meeting titled Early diagnosis and timely and and/or psychological effects of cases within one hour following their family members makes gests that about 40 percent of ‘Breaking Barriers around the appropriate clinical management the condition. From a diagnosis. Often referred to as sepsis the number one pre- sepsis cases around the world World’. The virtual symposium, of sepsis, including optimal anti- healthcare perspective, it is the ‘Golden Hour’, during this ventable cause of death involve children under the age endorsed by the Global Sepsis microbial use and fluid resusci- essential to monitor patients period, health professionals worldwide. of five,” said Dr. Janahi. Alliance, will take place from tation can also help increase the carefully in the months after should carry out a series of “There are six common “Parents should monitor September 12 to 16. More than likelihood of survival. they have been discharged from treatment steps referred to as signs that may indicate sepsis, their children carefully when 150 speakers from 55 countries Dr. Abdulla Al Ansari, Chief the hospital to make sure the the ‘Sepsis Six’, which could these include slurred speech or they get sick and contact their will speak on many aspects of Medical Officer at HMC, said patient is safe and to avoid any maximise a patient’s chance of exhibiting confusion, extreme doctor immediately if they find sepsis, including COVID-19 and that the onset of acute sepsis risk of renewed infections and survival. shivering or muscle pain, fever, persistent symptoms of fever, the link between COVID-19 and can pose a significant mortality rehospitalisation,” said Dr. Al Dr. Ahmed Labib, Senior passing no urine all the day, pain, sweaty or blotchy skin, sepsis. risk or be the cause of signif- Ansari. Consultant at the Medical severe breathlessness, and skin heightened fatigue, or if the World Sepsis Day, held icant long-term morbidity According to international Intensive Care Unit at Hamad looking mottled or generally child has trouble waking up or annually on September 13, was requiring ongoing treatment statistics, every year between General Hospital highlighted the discoloured. Many people with appears to be confused,” added established in 2012 as an initi- and support. 47 to 50 million people contract importance of greater sepsis have expressed a feeling Dr. Janahi. ative of the Global Health “Sepsis is a medical emer- sepsis, and at least 11 million awareness of the basic signs and that they will die, which of Qatar’s National Sepsis Alliance to raise awareness of gency and the one where timely people die from it (one in five symptoms of sepsis. He noted course can be terrifying. More Program remains an important the dangers of sepsis. 6 arrested for MoPH: 218 more recover Qatar National Library violating home quarantine rules to total 116,998; extends opening hours; QNA — DOHA 231 new virus cases The competent authorities yesterday arrested six people, visit by appointment only who violated the requirements THE PENINSULA — DOHA The Ministry said that of the home quarantine they measures to tackle committed to follow, which they The Ministry of Public Health SIDI MOHAMED are legally accountable for, in (MoPH) yesterday announced COVID-19 in Qatar THE PENINSULA accordance with the procedures the registration of 231 new have succeeded of the health authorities in the confirmed cases of COVID-19 Qatar National Library (QNL) country. in the country. Among them 6 in flattening the has extended the timing as It is in implementation of were travellers returning from curve and limiting part of fourth phase of easing the precautionary measures in abroad. the spread of the of restrictions imposed to force in the country approved Another 218 people have curb the spread of COVID-19 by health authorities to ensure recovered from the virus, virus. The number of pandemic. the public safety and to curb the bringing the total number of daily new cases and The Library said that it spread of the novel coronavirus. recovered cases in Qatar to will now allow people in The six persons, currently being 116,998. hospital admissions three times slots. referred to prosecution, are The Ministry has also has gradually “Only 100 people will be Ghanem Jabor Jabor Khalifa Al reported one new death due to allowed in the building during Rumaihi, Hamad Ahmad COVID-19, of a person aged 47 declined over the the 8am to 10am time slot and Mohammad Saleh Al Janahi, who was receiving medical care. past few weeks. 150 people during the other Talal Nasser El-Din Omran While all new cases have been two time slots (10.30am to A view of Qatar National Library. Nasser, Afdal Saleem Moamen introduced to isolation and are 2.30pm and 3.30pm to Khan, Mohammad Abdul Elah receiving necessary healthcare the Ministry has emphasised on 7.30pm),” the Library “Also only books can be people to follow the social Abdullah Mohammad Saleh, Al according to their health status. the importance of taking pre- announced on its website. borrowed from the Library distancing rules everywhere Sayyid Farouq Ibrahim Hamid The Ministry further said cautions against COVID-19. Earlier during COVID-19 for the time being. No bor- in the Library and stand only Kabshah that measures to tackle “Even though restrictions restrictions time, only 100 rowing of DVDs, CDs, iPads, on designated stickers The concerned authorities COVID-19 in Qatar have suc- are being lifted, and numbers people were allowed in the headphones, chargers, or whenever queuing. in the state call on citizens and ceeded in flattening the curve are declining, this does not building during each time any other equipment is per- Social gatherings of more residents who are subject to and limiting the spread of the mean that the COVID-19 pan- slot and there was only two mitted for safety reasons,” than 10 people are strictly quarantine to fully adhere to the virus. The number of daily new demic is finished in Qatar — daily slots (9am to 11am and said the Library. restricted in the Library and requirements set by the Ministry cases and hospital admissions every day between 50 and 100 12pm to 2pm), with formal For everyone’s safety, vis- will be monitored by our of Public Health, to ensure their has gradually declined over the people are admitted to hospital and informal gatherings itors will be allowed into the security, it added. safety and the safety of others. past few weeks. with moderate to severe restricted to five people. building only if they fulfil the “No public group tours The concerned authorities The Ministry has also said COVID-19 symptoms,” the Min- The Library visit will con- following conditions which will be conducted in the warned that anyone who vio- that Qatar has one of the lowest istry said. tinue to be by appointment include, a confirmation of Library, including the Her- lates these conditions will COVID-19 death rates in the “Unless we follow all pre- only, the Library said, adding, their slot booking through the itage Library Exhibition expose himself to the penalties world as a result of Qatar’s cautionary measures, we may “To borrow books, you need form, age is between 13 and Area, until further notice. stipulated in accordance with young population proactive experience a second wave of the to request them in advance 60, having a green status on Individual visits are per- the provisions of Article (253) of testing to identify cases early, virus and see numbers at least 2 working days before the Ehteraz app, temperature mitted by appointment only the Penal Code No. (11) of 2004, expanding hospital capacity, increasing — there are already the time slot you’ve booked of no more than 37.8 degrees through the booking form, and the provisions of Law No. especially intensive care to signs of this happening in other for your Library visit. You Celsius and have a face mask and all health precautions (17) of 1990 regarding the pre- ensure all patients receive the countries around the world. will need your Library ID to or shield. must be followed,” said the vention of infectious diseases, medical care they need, pro- Now more than ever, we must self-checkout these books.” The Library also advised Library. and Law No. (17) of 2002 on the tecting the elderly and those be careful and protect the most protection of society. with chronic diseases. However vulnerable.” Qatari portrait artist displays works at new Katara virtual exhibition

RAYNALD C RIVERA Al Sulaiti has been into art since her school THE PENINSULA days. She studied and practised art with Seasoned Qatari portrait artist several masters in Qatar and abroad to Eman Al Sulaiti is showcasing 29 perfect her skills in many techniques and of her works at a virtual exhi- bition titled “Portrait” which was mediums such as oil painting, watercolour, launched yesterday at the graphite and coloured pencil. Cultural Village Foundation - Katara website. With over 25 years of expe- Al Sulaiti has been into art It follows “Femmes à la mode” rience of artistic practice and since her school days. She featuring 12 paintings by Indian many trainings under the studied and practised art with artist Surabhi which draws tutelage of art masters, Al Sulaiti several masters in Qatar and inspiration from the artist’s Some of the paintings by Qatari artist Eman Al Sulaiti on display at a virtual exhibition titled “Portrait” demonstrates fluency in her abroad to perfect her skills in innate love for fashion and the launched by Katara, yesterday. chosen style and mediums many techniques and mediums important role fashion plays in evident in the high quality pieces such as oil painting, watercolour, women’s life. traditional face covering which Collision” by Hassan Taleb by Ali Dasmal Al Kuwari which on the show. She pays particular graphite and coloured pencil. Previously, Katara also is the batoola, “Heritage” fea- Alsalat which displays 14 inter- focuses on 17 realist paintings focus on facial expressions and She received her Executive launched virtual exhibitions turing works by Hassan Bu esting artworks that place depicting traditional objects and details specially the eyes of her MBA from HEC-Paris in Inno- including “Trace” featuring Jassoum reflecting important famous cartoon characters in a Qatari architecture. subjects. vation and Entrepreneurship in abstract paintings by Qatari artist aspects of Qatari culture and her- the Gulf setting in which familiar With a number of exciting From paintings of famous 2015 and her second major in Jawaher Al Mannai inspired by itage, and “Patches” by Syrian objects in the region are depicted features, these exhibitions, personalities to portraits of Luxury the following year. She carvings found in archaelogical contemporary artist Hadi Qasous in the paintings, “The Result” by which can be accessed via anonymous faces and intriguing is a polyglot and can speak three sites north of Qatar, “The showcasing 16 paintings in which Fatima Al Nuaimi which displays Katara’s website until end of the figures on display, the exhibition languages, including Arabic, Unreachable Mirage” displaying he integrates calligraphy into 19 acrylic on canvas works year, make it possible for people offers a wide range of works that English and French. 20 paintings by Qatari artist stunning colours and shapes. which reflect both unanticipated to see artworks up close anytime can be enjoyed by artists and art “Portrait” is the ninth virtual Masoud Al Bulushi which depict Katara’s ongoing virtual and foreseen results combined as if they were personally vis- lovers and collectors. exhibition presented by Katara. portraits of women wearing exhibitions also include “Culture in one artwork and “Al Taybeen” iting Katara’s galleries. 04 HOME MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 QU College of Pharmacy scoops up regional and international awards THE PENINSULA — DOHA Sixty-four students from different Middle enthusiasm participants had for Eastern pharmacy student associations the competition, and their cre- The Qatar Pharmacy Under- ative thoughts gave me so much graduate Society (QPhUS) in teamed up and participated in the pleasure, and hope, that we are collaboration with the Lebanese competition. A training session on writing the change makers, and that the Pharmacy Student Association a position paper was conducted. future lies in good hands.” (LPSA) conducted a competition Furthermore, CPH entitled ‘The Policy Ambassador Pharmacy students also partic- Competition’ for pharmacy Office (EMRO) Chairperson CPH for providing us with many ipated in the International students in the Middle East. Rayene Abdel Hadi. opportunities for learning. Par- Pharmacy Student Federation The competition aims at Pharmacy students Shahd ticipation in the position paper (IPSF) COVID-19 online compe- building member’s delegation Elamin and Waad Elamin won is of great importance as it tition aiming to test and enhance skills, and knowledge on policy first place for their position enables us to present our the knowledge of COVID-19 and position papers. In light of paper ‘Online Learning during position and encourage change among pharmacy students. the current pandemic, the topic COVID-19: Challenges and Res- in a professional manner based Pharmacy Student Kheloud Pharmacy students Shahd Al Amin and Waad Al Amin won first chosen was ‘Challenges of olutions.’ The position paper on evidence,” said Waad Al Awad was the first runner up for place for their position paper ‘Online Learning during COVID-19: Online Learning during focused on transforming chal- Amin. the EMRO and Fatima Nazar was Challenges and Resolutions.’ COVID-19’ to reflect on the pre- lenges facing the educational QPhUS contact person the second runner up. viously conducted webinar sector due to COVID-19 and Bassant Elkattan commented, “It Kheloud Awad commented Fatima Nazar added: “I was internationally. In line with QU entitled ‘COVID-19 Creating changing them into was a great and joyful experience on the competition saying, “I able to explore in depth about vision of being recognized Opportunities from a Crisis for opportunities. to be able to see the students from was very proud to represent the properties and transmission regionally for distinctive excel- Pharmacy Students: Discussions Shahd Al Amin commented, different countries starting to step Qatar and specifically QU-CPH. of the virus as well as its impact lence in education, we at CPH from Around the Globe’ “We are proud of this oppor- up and be part of the solution. This competition reinforced my on the human body. It amazed support our students and organised by QPhUS and hosted tunity to represent ourselves, Reading all the papers shows the medical knowledge about me how such a minuscule encourage them to participate by Qatar University College of our college and the community analytical and innovative side of COVID-19, satisfied my curi- subject could bring drastic in these types of competitions. Pharmacy (QU-CPH). of pharmacists and pharmacy the young generation, ready to osity about the virus and changes to the world. The com- Student competition will Sixty-four students from students. With this opportunity, strive for the best and able to enhanced my research and petition also enhanced my skills enhance student’s creative different Middle Eastern we stress the importance of tackle emergent issues such as critical appraisal skills. in research and clinical thinking, strengthen their skills, pharmacy student associations engaging all of us in the e-learning.” Moreover, it made me realize perspective.” and increase their sense of teamed up and participated in decision-making system, LPSA contact person Hadil how complex and strong the QU-CPH Dean Dr. responsibility. Moreover taking the competition. A training whether in our college com- Mdaihly added, “Nothing virus is, which eventually made Mohammad Diab congratulated part in this, students will build session on writing a position munity or the pharmacy pro- beats the pleasure of seeing me appreciate all health care the students saying: “We are up and expand their networks paper was conducted by the fession as a whole.” youth exploring challenges providers and the idea of inter- proud and delighted to see our with international and local Eastern Mediterranean Regional “We are grateful to QU’s and resolutions. The professional education.” students shining locally and experts.” Lulea Jewelry opens its flagship kiosk at Hyatt Plaza Mall

THE PENINSULA — DOHA The kiosk features drastically different from the other traditional jewelry store’ Hyatt Plaza Mall has announced a modern concept layout. Also, the kiosk is spa- the opening of the first branch and have been ciously arranged and enjoyable of Lulea Jewelry inside a to shop in. shopping centre in Al Waab designed to look Lulea Jewelry — officially Street, Doha on September 1, drastically different launched at Hyatt Plaza Mall — 2020. from the other was inaugurated by Feroz Lulea Fine Jewelry is a Moideen, CEO of Hyatt Plaza leading Qatari firm specialising traditional jewelry Mall and Ali Ahmed Al Korbi, in fine jewelry in Qatar. store’ layout. Manager of Lulea Jewelry Moreover, it has earned the Also, the kiosk is Company. highest reputation in Qatar The new kiosk is located jewelry industry for its designs spaciously arranged in Hyatt Plaza Mall fashion and finest craftsmanship. In and enjoyable to area near to gate number 03. which the Mall has opened the Lulea Jewelry will open daily chance for the customers to shop in. from 9am to 10pm on visit the kiosk and explore their weekdays, 9am to 11pm on Feroz Moideen, CEO of Hyatt Plaza Mall, and Ali Ahmed Al Korbi, Manager of Lulea Jewelry Company, new collection. modern concept and have been Thursday, and 2pm to 11pm on with other officials during the opening of the Lulea Jewelry. The kiosk features a designed to look Friday. Al Zaman Exchange INJAZ Qatar announces winners of Mubadara 2020 inaugurates its new THE PENINSULA — DOHA initiative. We’re proud of how our relationship has corporate office developed over the years, guided by a strong sense Under the patronage of Minister of Education and Higher of responsibility towards creating a sustainable future THE PENINSULA — DOHA Education, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi, for Qatar,” said Dominic Genetti, President and INJAZ Qatar a non-profit organization and member of Junior General Manager for ExxonMobil Qatar. “Mubadara Al Zaman Exchange WLL inaugu- Achievement (JA) Worldwide, held an award ceremony to provides the tools, mentoring and training that will rated its new corporate office at mark the conclusion of Mubadara 2020, the Annual Young help Qatar’s youth become successful business entre- H&A Building, near Dar Al Qutub Enterprise of the Year Competition virtually via Zoom. preneurs, advancing innovation and competitiveness, R/A , Ras Abu Abboud Street, Old To encourage and support young entrepreneurs in Qatar, and strengthening local communities”. Al Ghanim on September 3, 2020. the grand finale of the 13th edition of Mubadara was attended Mubadara is the culmination of a five-month- Senior officials of Al Zaman by the competition’s partners, sponsors, officials, ministry of long program where student teams are offered the Exchange joined the inaugural education representatives, students, parents, volunteers, opportunity to conceptualise, establish and run a real ceremony. friends and media representatives. business, with the guidance of professionals from The Best Company of the Year award, sponsored by Exx- leading businesses across Qatar. onMobil Qatar, was presented to “Tailory” from Texas A&M “It is inspiring to see the spirit, ideas and effort University at Qatar and to “Just Move” from Um Ayman Sec- presented by these students. Now more than ever ondary School for Girls. The Most Innovative Product/Service we should continue to focus on will developing the Award, sponsored by Qatar Development Bank was pre- future entrepreneurs and leaders. Collaborations such sented to “Anamil” from Qatar University and “Hands-On” as this, between the private sector and INJAZ, is from Al Maha Academy for Girls. important because it provides Qatari youth the oppor- The Best Marketing Plan Award sponsored by Ooredoo tunity to turn their ideas into reality,” stated Bernard was presented to “Al Nakhla” from College of North Atlantic Dunn, President of Boeing in the Middle East, North and to “Palmware” from Qatar Banking Studies and Business Africa and Turkey. Administration School for Boys. The Best Social Impact Award The winner “Tailory” from Texas A&M University sponsored by HSBC Bank was won by “Cofenix” from North- at Qatar was also awarded seed funding of QR35,000 umbria University and “JABSEED” from Michael E. DeBakey from BOEING to help support their enterprise in High School. In addition, to the People’s Choice Award spon- addition to ongoing support and Incubation Award sored by FRAME won by “Re-Furnish” from Northumbria by QBIC (Qatar Business Incubation Center). University, as the Best Company Report award went to Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani, Chair- “Gherass” and “Friendly Nurse” from Qatar University and person, INJAZ Qatar and INJAZ Al Arab said: to “Taiao” from Newton International Academy. The Best “Mubadara comes as a part of the ongoing efforts Public Presentation Awards won by “Al Nakhla” from College to provide our youth with the support they need to of North Atlantic, “Tailory” from Texas A&M University at develop their skills and capabilities aiming at Qatar, and to “Thrifted” from Pearling Season International empowering them to succeed in a very competitive School. and rapidly changing world on the road to build a “We have partnered with INJAZ Qatar since its inception knowledge-based society in Qatar. We are proud in 2007, and we’re honored to continue supporting its Mubadara of reaching out to more than 92,000 students from Qatar’s schools and universities since the launch of our initiatives 13 years ago.” Sheikha Hanadi stressed A reputed media organization on the youth’s growing need of support from dif- ferent institutions and bodies in the country in light in Qatar is looking for Reporter of the exceptional challenges related to COVID-19 pandemic all over the world noting the rising impor- [ .Q%CR .:0V : CV: 7V:` V6]V`1VJHV8 tance of such initiatives more than ever due to these [ :H.VCQ`; RV$`VV 1J =Q%`J:C1I5 I: HQII%J1H:QJ Q` : unprecedented conditions. `VC: VR VCR8 Both winning teams of the Best Student Company [ $ :JRLQ` &'() V6]V`1VJHV 1Q%CR GV :J :R0:J :$V8 Award from University & High School will now rep- [ 1C1J$%:C ^)`:G1HL'J$C1._ 1 :J :R0:J :$V8 resent Qatar at the Regional INJAZ Al-Arab Young [ (. 8 Enterprise of the Year Competition to compete against other teams from 14 different countries in the MENA region. 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MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 HOME 05 Pakistan Defence Day observed with solemnity and reverence The Ambassador said ties between Pakistan and Qatar are based on historical bonds of a shared fate, heritage and culture. He also expressed pride in the contribution of Pakistani community in Qatar’s progress and prosperity.

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A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan Embassy premises yesterday to pay homage and tributes to the Shuhada (martyrs) and Ghazis of Pakistan Armed Forces who rendered supreme sacrifice in Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar, H E Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, cutting a cake along with Pakistan rmedA Forces officers and children to defence of the motherland. mark Pakistan Defence Day at the Pakistan Embassy in Doha, yesterday. RIGHT: H E the Ambassador hoisting Pakistan's national flag. PICS: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA The event was attended by members of Pakistani Armed Forces and embassy staff. The gallantry award, the the enthusiasm and rejuvenates The Pakistani envoy said sacrifices of Pakistan in the are based on historical bonds national anthem of Pakistan Nishan-e-Haider. the resolve to work for the that Islamabad strives for peace global war against terror and of a shared fate, heritage and was played and Ambassador In his address, the Ambas- progress and prosperity of the in the region and around the mentioned the significant con- culture. Ambassador expressed H E Syed Ahsan Raza Shah sador highlighted the impor- motherland. globe, and supports resolution tribution of the Pakistan Armed pride in the contribution of the hoisted the national flag. tance of the Defence Day in the The Ambassador said that of all disputes through peaceful Forces in UN peace keeping Pakistani community, which is A smartly turned out mil- history of Pakistan. the day inspires all Pakistanis means. operations and in providing a living bridge between the two itary contingent gave salute. He mentioned the sacrifices to serve the country with However, the Pakistani humanitarian assistance glo- countries, in the remarkable Later, the participants wit- of the members of Pakistan greater dedication and to keep nation and its armed forces are bally in cases of natural progress and prosperity of the nessed an emotional and heart- Armed forces in the line of duty, the green and white flag, which always fully geared up to con- disasters. State of Qatar. The ceremony warming documentary paying adding that the day not only is symbolises the nation’s hopes front any challenge threatening The Ambassador high- concluded with prayers for tribute to heroes of the nation a remembrance of the martyrs and aspirations, flying even the national security, he added. lighted that bilateral relations progress, prosperity and soli- who were awarded the highest and Ghazis, but also refreshes higher. He also referred to the between Pakistan and Qatar darity of Pakistan. Texas A&M at Qatar adds Qatari industry GU-Q announces first Qatari leader Khalifa Al Sowidi to faculty postdoctoral fellow at QF THE PENINSULA — DOHA THE PENINSULA — DOHA classroom directly to students. At Setting yet another historical Texas A&M’s main campus in milestone for Qatar’s higher Khalifa Abdulla Al Sowidi has College Station, Texas (USA), pro- education landscape, Dr. Haya joined the chemical engineering fessors of practice teach under- Al Noaimi, who was a member faculty at Texas A&M University graduate and graduate courses, of QF partner Georgetown at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation and help develop new curriculum University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) partner university, bringing his that reflects cutting-edge industry first graduating class in 2009, more than 30 years of industry technology and practices. Pro- has just been appointed GU-Q’s experience to the classroom to fessors of practice participate in first Postdoctoral Fellow, a benefit engineering students at research as advisors and principal programme aimed at the university. investigators for research grants, supporting advanced research Al Sowidi has been and act as industry liaisons to by Qatari nationals. Dr. Haya Al Noaimi appointed a Professor of identify research topics and As a Fellow, Dr. Al Noaimi Practice, who at Texas A&M are research support. They also serve will be in residence for one aca- from Sorbonne University. professional engineers and as student mentors, curriculum demic year, fully integrating Noting the significant role industry leaders whose years advisors and faculty advisors to into the vibrant teaching and fellowships play in helping Ph.D. of real-world experience add student professional research environment at GU-Q. holders bridge the gap between tremendous value to the edu- organizations. She will have the opportunity student and working profes- cation of Texas A&M’s engi- Al Sowidi joins the Chemical to produce academic publica- sional, Dr. Al Noaimi said: “I am neering students, said Dr. César Engineering Program as Pro- tions, refine her research very excited to be affiliated with Khalifa Abdulla Al Sowidi Octavio Malavé, Dean of fessor of the Practice effective agenda, and gain valuable expe- GU-Q through this fellowship. Texas A&M at Qatar. September 1. He will support rience working on research With institutional time and “Al Sowidi is a true the teaching of courses in the projects with students, while support, I hope to begin the engineering leader in Chemical Engineering Program, building an academic and pro- process of publishing my disser- Qatar,” Malavé said, conduct research and partic- fessional network in Qatar and tation, engaging students in “and we are honoured ipate in R&D projects with beyond. research and seeing my work that he is joining our industry involvement. He The dean of GU-Q, Dr. Ahmad from their fresh perspectives, faculty. One thing that is earned a Bachelor of Science in Dallal, said: “We are honored that and to explore other research hard to convey to stu- chemical engineering in 1984 Dr. Al Noaimi has returned to her strands within my own thesis.” dents through classroom from Arizona State University alma mater to further her aca- When she was just learning is real-world (USA) and by 1997 he was the demic career in her new capacity beginning her higher education industry experience and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar as a postdoctoral fellow.” He went journey an info session intro- what engineering is like Fertilizer Company (QAFCO), a on to explain that through this duced her to GU-Q in 2005, a outside the university. position he held until 2015. In program, GU-Q hopes “to support new addition to Qatar’s ambi- Having a leader of Al his role as CEO, he managed the emerging Qatari scholars who are tious Education City project Sowidi’s calibre as a construction and commis- launching their academic careers, that promised to change the faculty member will sioning of large-scale ammonia and who will go on to play crucial course of the nation’s devel- enhance the already out- and urea plants with a com- roles in ensuring that higher edu- opment, and would eventually standing engineering bined project value of more cation investments in Qatar are lead to Qatar’s position as a education students than $3bn. sustainable, and drive further major hub of research and receive here at Texas He was a member of the academic growth and education. A&M at Qatar to make Board of Qatar Petroleum, development.” Dr. Al Noaimi’s research our graduates even more Industry of Qatar and Qatar Dr. Al Noaimi joins GU-Q falls at the intersection of pol- sought after and Manufacturing Company. He from the School of Oriental and itics, gender, and security, and effective when they join also served as the head of the African Studies (SOAS) Uni- for the past four years, she has the workplace.” Technical Committee of Inter- versity of London where she focused on developing a theo- Professors of practice national Fertilizer Association recently defended her Ph.D. dis- retical and conceptual bridge the gap between and was Chairman of GPCA Fer- sertation in Gender Studies. She framework that helps explain industry and academia tilizer for 12 years, in addition to also holds an MA in Interna- the gendered phenomenon of and bring the industry many other international asso- tional Law and Legal Studies militarisation in the Arab Gulf. perspective to the ciations and boards. Double Your Savings with Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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06 MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 Safer schools welcome students after long break SANAULLAH ATAULLAH THE PENINSULA

he government and private schools have started oper- The health and safety ating smoothly by strictly protocol for schools following the precautionary includes setting up Tmeasures to curb the spread of COVID-19. isolated room for The additional safety measures suspected cases until adopted by schools and kindergartens the authority have helped in reducing the worry of parents regarding their children’s concerned take the safety in schools. necessary procedures. The officials of the Ministry of Director of Health and Safety Education and Higher Education and Department at the Ministry of the Ministry of Public Health are fre- quently visiting schools to take stock Education and Higher Education, of the safety measures. The health Mohamad Al Muraghi. officials have assured that adequate measures have been implemented by schools to prevent spreading ofthe schools. years, the students took about two Children attending a class on the opening day of the Pre-Primary wing of the infection. Principal of Pakistan International weeks to get back into the school Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha.PICS: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA Director of Health and Safety School Qatar (PISQ), Nargis Raza Otho routine, and student attendance hardly Department at the Ministry of Edu- said that following the decision of the reached this level. cation and Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Higher Edu- Speaking about the safety learning depends on proper training to communicating to schools to activate Mohamad Al Muraghi said that the cation to adopt blended learning measures, Otho said: “Last week, we staffs and provision of education tools the system. Department coordinated with the system, the school has started its aca- conducted orientation classes to which were provided by TNG. Bakali Ministry of Public Health to ensure a demic program from September 6, educate the students about the pre- said that the students were very excited healthy environment in schools. keeping in view the demands of on- ventive and precautionary measures to see their teachers and classmates Speaking to Al Rayan TV recently, campus teaching and the needs of those to be followed while at campus with a after about six-month-long break Al Muraghi said that the Department pursuing their studies through distance purpose to curb the spread of corona- caused by COVID-19 epidemic and held a number of workshops for learning. virus. All the teachers and other summer vacations. directors of government and private She said that apart from classroom members of the staff have been given “The Next Generation School schools on preventive and precau- adequate training to deal with any operates seven campuses accommo- tionary measures and protocol to deal emergency and to implement safety dating over 2,000 students imple- with suspected cases in schools. protocol including the observance of menting adequate measures to prevent He said that the protocol includes social distancing and performing students from infection,” said Bakali. setting up isolated room for suspected thermal screening.” Principal of Bangladesh MHM cases until the authority concerned Edward S Fernando, Administrator School, Mohammad Jashim Uddin said take the necessary procedures. In at Stafford Sri Lankan School-Doha said that the school reopened after imple- such cases, he said, all people who that the school started classroom menting all preventive and precau- would have come in contact with the teaching following the decision of the tionary measures like disinfecting suspected person will be tested. Al Ministry of Education and Higher Edu- school campus, installing thermal Muraghi said that the Ministry of cation. “The school received pretty screening and keeping sanitisers at Bangladesh MHM Public Health has trained all nurses good number of students which is several points. He said that all school in schools on this protocol and the increasing by the time. Since the staffs have undergone corovirus tests School, reopened after members of health and safety com- attendance is required only 30 percent and they have tested negative. implementing all mittees of schools as well. of the school capacity, remaining stu- “Bangladesh MHM School, which School administrators said that We, at PISQ, never dents are being taught online through has over 1,200 students, is functioning preventive and they received a high number of stu- compromise on Zoom application,” said Fernando. smoothly following the blended precautionary dents during the first week and expect quality, and will make Founder Director at The Next Gen- learning system adopted by the Min- measures like more students in the coming weeks eration School (TNG), Riyaz Amed istry of Education and Higher Edu- with the beginning of classroom full use of all the Bakali said that students love the cation,” said Jashim Uddin. disinfecting school teaching. There are 283 public schools available resources in concept of hybrid learning system. “The Parents said that blended learning campus, installing and preschools and 334 private order to facilitate our hybrid learning is challenging but it is is the best in current scenario because thermal screening schools and kindergartens with over innovative. The students will get more it would help increasing education 340,000 students enrolled for the students studying freedom for learning,” said Bakali. quality curbing COVID-19 infection. and keeping sanitisers academic year 2020-21. through remote He said that the success of blended Parents confirmed that they received at several points. The decision of the Ministry of learning. usernames and passwords from schools Mohammad Jashim Uddin Education and Higher Education to to access online platforms. However, adopt blended learning – combining Nargis Raza Otho some parents said that they are classroom teaching with distance learning – requires only 30 percent attendance of the total capacity of schools and has helped greatly in teaching, PISQ is providing around maintaining social distancing for stu- 4,000 students the facility of distance dents during transportation and at learning programme through video lessons and zoom lectures. “We, at PISQ, never compromise on quality, and will make full use of all the available resources in order to facil- itate our students studying through remote learning,” Nargis added. She said that school attendance on the first day of blended learning pro- gramme was very high. “We received over 85 percent students of the total The success of blended required attendance of 30 percent as learning depends on Ultra-modern operating per the instructions received by the theaters Ministry of Education and Higher Edu- proper training to cation. Since the students had been staffs and provision of studying from home for quite some education tools which time, they were really excited to meet their fellows and teachers, and expe- were provided by TNG. rience the academic milieu on-campus Riyaz Amed Bakali once again,” said Nargis. She explained that in previous

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faculty, and staff. to Annette Vincent. A main goal “When we are remote, it is and priority for CMU-Q is for stu- harder to build those one on one During the past six dents, faculty, and staff to feel connection since you cannot supported, included, and that casually “run into” someone else months, CMU-Q their differences are celebrated,” and building relationships takes was operating in said Atorina. a lot more work – emails, texts, the online therapy Globally, some campuses are and scheduled Zoom calls. We moving towards a broader model built in “Karak hours” into our modality via ZOOM, of wellbeing with a focus on how programming to help foster the number of to build a connected and caring those connections in a casual campus culture, and not just Atorina Benjamin, cancelled or missed Psychologist at CMU-Q. space. In addition, we hosted focusing on triage and treatment. daily check-ins to make sure sessions have Atorina believes that by providing that we were keeping in touch decreased a connected and caring campus FAZEENA SALEEM with our students and that they significantly. culture, students are more likely THE PENINSULA During the past six months, The Department of Student were doing well,” said Atorina. to be better connected to CMU-Q was operating in the Affairs started a Food Pantry in Also in order to encourage resources that can help them in ell-being is a key online therapy modality via each of the dorms and stocked overall well-being, CMU-Q has the case that they need it. “Triage component of the ZOOM, the number of cancelled it on a weekly basis. This was conducted workshops in the from the beginning. and treatment is also not imme- overall experience or missed sessions have available to all the Education classrooms, amongst faculty and “We are also hosting a diate, and by focusing on creating for students at decreased significantly, City students staying in the staff, and have also had sessions “virtual wellness fair” this a culture of wellbeing, inclusion, CarnegieW Mellon University in according to Atorina Benjamin, dorms. This initiative spread as during the new student orien- month that will allow students and connectedness, we can help Qatar (CMU-Q), member of Psychologist at CMU-Q. other partner universities also tation to help set the standard to meet with the various build up habits and strategies for Qatar Foundation. The campus “Students have been com- teamed up to stock the food resources available to them on students to succeed in the long realises that if students are not mitted to their treatment and have pantry. campus. This includes the run,” she said. emotionally and physically well, been quite eager to manage their “We then moved to pro- Counseling and Psychological In the new academic year this will have a direct impact on pre-existing symptoms and those viding our students in the dorms When we are Services Office, Office of Disa- CMU-Q will continue to reach their academic performance and that have surfaced or resurfaced with care packages that were remote, it is harder bility Resources on main out to the community and experience. during COVID-19 lockdown,” she delivered to them every other campus, Office of Health and provide workshops on mental added. week. We felt that these initia- to build those one Wellness, and the Office of health and wellbeing to our stu- Early on when the lockdown tives were important so that our on one connection Student Life. It is our goal that dents, faculty and staff. was imminent, the Department international students, who were since you cannot students will be able to get “The more direct and indirect of Student Affairs at CMU-Q residing in the dorms, felt sup- information about all the ways exposure our students have to The Department of realised that international stu- ported and connected with their casually “run into” that their wellbeing is being mental health treatment, the more Student Affairs dents residing in the dorms CMU-Q community. This also someone else and supported on campus,” she likely they would be to reach out would be quite vulnerable to allowed us to connect with them building Atorina. when they need help. A continued started a Food loneliness and an increased and to make sure that they were As topics of racism and goal would be to work to decrease Pantry in each of feeling of isolation. Therefore, keeping well,” said Atorina. relationships takes mental health have always been the stigma related to getting the dorms and each of those students were In addition, one of the main a lot more work. key topics of conversation at mental health support and assigned a Student Affairs staff goals for the New Student Ori- We built in “Karak CMU-Q, the campus encourages treatment,” said Atorina. stocked it on a member who would check in entation this year was to focus diversity and deal with any issues “We are a community that weekly basis. This with them frequently to make on creating a sense of belong- hours” into our of racism head on. supports one another, and it is was available to all sure that they were doing okay ingness to the CMU-Q com- programming to “CMU-Q has created a new paramount that our students and felt supported. If they had munity as well as foster an help foster those leadership role that focuses on know that they have individuals the Education City any specific issues, they could inclusive and diverse com- creating a more diverse, inclusive that are there to help support students staying in directly reach out to their munity through meaningful connections in a and equitable learning and them, which in turn will the dorms. assigned staff member so that one-on-one relationships with casual space." working community. This new improve their academic, inter- the issue could be resolved other students in their class role of Associate Dean, Diversity, personal, and overall expe- immediately. year, upper-class students, and Climate has been appointed rience,” she added. DPS-MIS faculty attends webinar on importance of physical fitness

THE PENINSULA — DOHA fitness. Baswaijit said that If one can fit phys- promoter. He shared his own experience in PS-Modern Indian School has ically then that individual can be fit men- sports. encouraged staff members to attend tally, and if the individual is both mentally “From last 30 years we as a nation has Dthe CBSE webinar on ‘Importance of and physically fit, then only all academic grown alphabetically and numerically but Physical Fitness in a Students Life’ through activities and researches can be sorted out actually gone down physically. In 80’s and Zoom platform. Baswaijit Saha, Director, skill and discussed. 90’s nature was available for physical activ- education and training, opened this session. The first speaker Pullela Gopichand is a ities. But today in the absence of nature, Baswaijit has welcomed Pullela Gop- former Indian Badminton player, presently simple physical activities like jumping, ichand for addressing the young generation he is the chief national coach for the Indian catching, climbing, throwing are not pos- by sharing his views about the physical Badminton team and physical literacy sible for students,” said Gopichand. Students, teachers and staff of MES Indian School celebrating Teachers’ Day virtually. MES Indian School X8
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THE PENINSULA — DOHA Hameeda Kadar complimented the teachers for their phe- MES Indian School has commem- nomenal role in dispelling the orated Teachers’ Day with tradi- darkness of ignorance among tional pomp and gaiety. A students and for exhibiting colourful ceremony to honour and sincere dedication during the felicitate teachers was conducted hard times inflicted by the on the virtual platform. On this pandemic. occasion, teachers were paid She also urged the teachers glowing tribute for their to continue with their good work commendable service rendered for the benefit of the student towards the betterment of community in a committed younger generation. manner without compromising K Abdul Karim, President on quality. Rajendran S and Officiating, MES Governing Cheryl Soans, teacher represent- Board was the Chief Guest, and atives from the Boys‘ Section and P K Mohamed, General Secretary the KG Section respectively and K P Abdul Azeez, Director delivered felicitations on the Academic were the Guests of occasion. The loyal and devoted Honour for the programme. service of the teachers, who put The Chief Guest, K Abdul in long years of service viz, 10, Karim, extolled teachers for their 15, and 20 years in this institution tireless efforts and recalled their were honoured befittingly on the unconditional support especially occasion. in these exceptional times of pan- The recorded rendition of a demic. “The virtual mode of classes medley of songs, poem reci- organised by the school was a great tation, skit and dance by the success and of immense help to teachers added colour and students in continuing their grandeur to the programme. learning in an uninterrupted Sameer Panday, a teacher in the fashion,” said Abdul Karim. Department of Hindi donned as P K Mohamed, General Sec- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Up to 3 months free rent X]W]TVR 1
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DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI [email protected] EDITORIAL Democratic US presidential nominee and former Vice-President Joe Biden takes off his protective face mask to discuss President rump’sT QU among world’s best reported comments about members of the US military during an appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, US, on Friday. YET another great achievement for Qatar University (QU). A beacon of academic excellence and scientific research, Qatar University jumped 90 places and entered Debates over mask-wearing the club of the best 350 International Universities according to Times Higher Education (THE) World Uni- versity Rankings 2021. The THE World University Rankings 2021 includes 1,527 universities across 93 countries and regions, standing as the largest and most are nothing new diverse university rankings ever to date. The results showed that QU has jumped up to the 301-350 band. JESSICA BRABBLE, E. THOMAS was confirmed by widely While a century ago 2020, mask-wearing works The achievement consolidates QU’s recent results EWING & ARIEL LUDWIG published photographs of only as part of an overall in rankings as the institution moved from 276 in the QS THE WASHINGTON POST masked nurses and doctors, Americans seemed public health policy that World University Ranking in 2020 to 245 in the 2021 often under dramatic head- to accept such short- includes guidelines to stay at ranking, effectively jumping 31 places, and becoming lines, such as “St. Louis ‘Flu’ term mandates, today home when possible, practice one of the most improved universities. At a campaign stop last week, Fighters Wearing Masks.” social distancing, avoid QU President Dr. Hassan Al Derham said: “This is a President Donald Trump But the government public health officials groups and crowds and use prestigious moment for QU to be ranked among top 350 asked a rhetorical question urged people who weren’t and American society good personal hygiene. Universities globally. This jump signifies the commitment about his Democratic caretakers to wear masks as Of course, we also need to of QU towards its five-year strategy (2018-2022) which opponent, former vice pres- well to contain influenza. are moving into new recognize key differences in maps out the routes to achieving continuing performance ident Joe Biden: “Did you The most enthusiastic advo- and difficult terrain making these historical anal- excellence. For QU, international ranking is a result and ever see a man who likes a cates implemented ordi- ogies. We know much more not a goal. Our main goal is to prepare national leaders mask as much as him?” His nances requiring masks be as we anticipate a about disease transmission in and develop the national human capital towards building mockery of masks - like the worn by everybody in all long-term effort to 2020, including the dangers a knowledge-based economy.” photograph of Biden and public spaces. In Indiana- of spread by asymptomatic Commending the achievement, Phil Baty, Chief vice-presidential candidate polis, where the Board of contain the COVID-19 or pre-symptomatic indi- Knowledge Officer at THE, said: “Qatar University has Kamala Harris wearing Health required “persons to epidemic. viduals as well as the always been one of the most internationally connected masks featured on their wear gauze masks when in potential for airborne universities in the world with strong international con- campaign website - reflects public assemblies or any transmission. nections and a diverse campus community. So it is great how disputes about mask- other crowded places In 1918, evasion, denial to see the university rise significantly up the rankings wearing have become part of indoors,” leaders empha- and outright rejection of for 2021. This is driven by an excellent score for research the political terrain in 2020. sized the positive impact on masks were motivated by impact – a sign of how influential the university’s research During the 1918-1919 public health: “While (mask- many factors, including is among scholars globally, based on our analysis of influenza epidemic Amer- wearing) is not comfortable masks in certain occupations, doubts about their medical more than 80 million citations across more than 13 million icans also debated mask- nor a convenient thing to do, for a limited period of time efficacy and affirmations of research publications.” wearing guidelines. Then, as nevertheless it is the method and mostly on a voluntary individual rights. By contrast, Qatar University, since its inception in 1977, focuses now, state and local govern- adopted by the best medical basis. For example, the Los today’s polarized responses on excellence and the highest standards of quality and ments frequently took dif- skill as a preventive against Angeles City Council debated to health policies based on professionalism and is committed to integrity and the ferent approaches to wearing the spread of the disease.” mask policies several times scientific research is a highest ethical standards of honesty, justice, trans- masks, and citizens often San Francisco Health Officer in October 1918, but ulti- product of our own divided parency, responsibility and accountability. resisted mandates to wear William Hassler told citizens: mately decided to rec- political situation. As a leading national institution, QU continues its efforts them. Yet, politics weren’t the “Wear your gauze masks at ommend masks in public Perhaps the most to invest and contribute to research projects and studies driving factor behind these all times and ridicule the without any mandate important difference, that serve the community, especially given the university’s debates. person who refuses to wear requiring universal use. however, was the fact that independent research units seeking to bring about global In 1918, most public one.” Hassler predicted that Although masks were not mask mandates in 1918 did change, making it a pioneer in the use of modern tech- health officials agreed that if everyone wore masks, legally mandated in Bir- not last long: just two days nology and fully aware of environmental issues. masks should be worn by including while at home, this mingham, Ala., a mask rec- in Des Moines, less than a The University is committed to provide high-quality nurses, physicians, family measure could cut the ommendation was enforced week in Indianapolis and education in various national scientific fields. The Uni- members and anyone else number of cases and deaths at a general meeting held at several weeks in San Fran- versity embraces a student body of around 20,000 female caring for influenza patients in half. City Hall where “no one was cisco and other California and male students enrolled in its various academic pro- or entering their homes. The When San Francisco later allowed to attend without cities. Only one city, grams. The performance in the THE World University rationale was clear: “to guard recorded one of the highest wearing a gauze mask,” and Stockton, Calif., enforced a Rankings 2021 is a great achievement for QU and is against breathing in dan- death rates in the country, “those who refused to wear mask mandate for more a testament to the efforts QU has undertaken to gain gerous germs,” explained a other public health officials them were turned away and than two months (in three international recognition. bulletin by the United States cited this failure as evidence refused entrance to the segments) - which is already Public Health Service. This that masks shouldn’t be session.” In Ogden, Utah, a less time than the mandates consensus on the value of required, even though corre- requirement that clerks wear imposed by many states in medical masks lation wasn’t necessarily masks in stores was repealed 2020. causation. in part because the fines While a century ago D-RING ROAD, POST BOX: 3488, DOHA - QATAR During the 1918- Yet, throughout the epi- imposed by courts placed an Americans seemed to accept unfair burden on “poor such short-term mandates, EMAIL: [email protected] demic, city health officers 1919 influenza disagreed about masks. 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Then, broader use because “unless going to school or partici- Given the expert knowledge DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR: TEL: 4455 7769 as now, state and it is used intelligently it may pating in public assemblies. demonstrated by our leading local governments be made a source of Public health officials pro- health officials of the his- LOCAL NEWS SECTION: TEL: 4455 7743 infection to the wearer.” In vided detailed and accessible torical experience of epi- frequently took South Bend, Ind., Dr. E. 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+974 6698 6188 Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 GULF / MIDDLE EAST 09 Hezbollah and Hamas chiefs discuss Palestine developments AFP/ANATOLIA — BEIRUT Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, head of the Iran- Leaders of Lebanon’s Hezbollah backed Shia Hezbollah movement, met Ismail and the Palestinian Hamas Haniyah, who heads the political bureau of movement, both enemies of Israel, have met to discuss Hamas, the Islamist movement that control the diplomatic normalisation Gaza Strip, in Beirut. They discussed “political between the Jewish state and and military developments in Palestine, Arab countries, a report said yesterday. Lebanon and the region” and “the dangers to They stressed the “sta- the Palestinian cause”. Meanwhile, Hamas bility” of the “axis of resistance” against Israel, the has denied any link to the far-right extremist Hezbollah-run Al Manar TV movement Boogaloo Bois in the United States. channel reported, without saying where or when the meeting took place. While the US-backed dip- oppose Israel’s diplomatic Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, lomatic drive aims to boost a initiative. head of the Iran-backed Shia regional alliance against Iran, Israel’s military has in Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyah greets supporters during a visit to the Ain Al Helweh Hezbollah movement, was pic- Palestinians have condemned recent weeks targeted Hamas camp, Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, near the southern coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon, tured meeting Ismail Haniyah, it as a “stab in the back” as they in the Gaza Strip and what it who heads the political bureau remain under occupation and says have been Hezbollah yesterday. of Hamas, the Islamist don’t have their own state. gunmen along its northern movement that control the Gaza Israeli Prime Minister border with Lebanon. resistance group Hamas has 22, of providing material movement whose struggle is Strip. Benjamin Netanyahu has said It also regularly launches air denied any link to the far-right support to a “foreign terrorist only directed against the Israeli They discussed “political his country is in talks with strikes in war-torn Syria against extremist movement Boogaloo organisation”. occupation of Palestine and and military developments in other Arab and Muslim leaders what it says are Hezbollah and Bois in the United States. “We decry the US adminis- does not interfere in the internal Palestine, Lebanon and the now about normalising rela- other pro-Iranian militants American and Israeli media tration attempt to link Hamas affairs of any state around the region” and “the dangers to the tions, following the deals with fighting on the side of President reported that two members to any member of this group,” world”. Palestinian cause” including UAE and, decades ago, Egypt Bashar Al Assad’s regime. from Boogaloo Bois group were the Palestinian movement said The Boogaloo Bois is a far- “Arab plans for normalisation” and Jordan. Nasrallah has been living in arrested by US authorities and in a statement. right US group that is hostile to with Israel, Al Manar said. Haniyah has been in a secret location for years and charged with conspiring to “This is a desperate attempt the US public institutions. The The meeting comes after an Lebanon since Wednesday, on makes very few public appear- support Hamas. to discredit the movement at group members appeared car- August 13 announcement that his first visit to the country in ances. He said in 2014 that he Media reports said that the the request of Israel or its rying arms in the protests in the Jewish state and the United nearly 30 years, for direct and often changes his place of US Justice Department accused extremist leadership,” it added. Minneapolis after the death of Arab Emirates have agreed to video-conference talks with residence. both Michael Robert Solomon, Hamas said that it is a “Pal- George Floyd under the knees normalise ties. other Palestinian groups that Meanwhile, Palestinian 30, and Benjamin Ryan Teeter, estinian national liberation of a US police officer. Israel heads for partial lockdown Iran airs televised confession of wrestler after Trump tweet AP — DUBAI Sotoudeh, herself nearly a statement from Dana White, the state TV package on Afkari. It “Three separate detainees as virus deaths month into a hunger strike over president of the mixed martial included the weeping parents from the cities of Tehran, Tabriz surpass 1,000 Iran has broadcast the televised conditions at Tehran’s Evin arts competition called the of the slain water company and Ahvaz all made similar alle- confession of a wrestler facing prison amid the coronavirus Ultimate Fighting Champi- employee, Hassan Torkaman. gations that interrogators phys- AP — OCCUPIED JERUSALEM the death penalty after a tweet pandemic, has passed word that onship. “He went to a peaceful The package also showed ically assaulted them, including from President Donald Trump she supports Afkari. protest in Iran and he’s going to footage of Afkari on the back of by hand, with batons and with Once a role model in the fight criticising the case, a segment Afkari and his brothers be executed for that,” White a motorbike, saying he had electric shocks, and that inter- against Covid-19, Israel is set to that resembled hundreds of were employed as construction said in a video on Friday. “He’s stabbed Torkaman in the back, rogators tried to force them to lock down several cities to slow other suspected coerced workers in Shiraz, a city some one of us. He could be any of without explaining why he confess that entities outside the the fast-spreading contagion as confessions aired over the last 680km south of the capital, my fighters.” allegedly carried out the assault. Islamic Republic of Iran had the government faces harsh decade in the Islamic Republic. Tehran. All three took part in White said he spoke to Trump, The state TV segment incited the protests,” special criticism over the crisis. The case of 27-year-old demonstrations in 2018 that who had earlier tweeted out his showed blurred police docu- rapporteur Javaid Rehman Israel passed the mile- Navid Afkari has drawn the began in anger over Iran’s cra- own concern about Afkari’s case. ments and described the killing wrote. That report noted Iran’s stone of 1,000 novel corona- attention of a social media cam- tering economy and spiraled “To the leaders of Iran, I would as a “personal dispute,” without government told him the virus deaths this weekend paign that portrays him and his into direct calls for the over- greatly appreciate if you would elaborating. It said Afkari’s cell- “Iranian constitution and penal after the toll tripled over the brothers as victims targeted over throw Iranian regime. Such spare this young man’s life, and not phone had been in the area. It code forbids and criminalizes summer, fuelling regular pro- participating in protests against unrest has continued sporadi- execute him,” Trump wrote Friday. showed surveillance footage of torture.” Iran’s mission to the tests against Prime Minister Iran’s government in 2018. The cally in Iran in the time since, “Thank you!” him walking down a street, United Nations did not respond Benjamin Netanyahu’s man- television segment and author- with authorities arresting thou- Trump has imposed talking on his phone. to a request for comment over agement of the health crisis ities accuse Afkari of stabbing a sands of people. crushing sanctions on Iran after Those supporting Afkari Afkari’s case. and associated economic water supply company employee Afkari had local fame as a unilaterally withdrawing the also have accused police of tor- However, Iran’s semiofficial downturn. in the southern city of Shiraz wrestler, a popular sport in Iran. United States from the nuclear turing a confession out of him Tasnim news agency dismissed The dead were commem- amid the unrest. A provincial court in Shiraz sen- deal that Tehran struck with after finding the surveillance Trump’s tweet in a feature story orated by Yediot Aharonot, Afkari’s case has drawn tenced Afkari to death and his world powers. That decision led footage. That comes after a Friday, saying that American Israel’s top-selling daily news- international attention and brothers Vahid Afkari and Habib to Iran breaking all the limits of United Nations special rap- sanctions have hurt Iranian hos- paper, which covered its front revived a demand inside the Afkari to 54 and 27 years in the deal, as well as a series of porteur in a recent report pitals amid the pandemic. page with the names of the pan- country that Iran, one of the prison, respectively, over the attacks across the Mideast that wrote about a “widespread “Trump is worried about the life demic victims and called out the world’s top executioners, stop slaying. America has blamed on Tehran. pattern of officials using of a murderer while he puts “shameful failure of the man- carrying out the death penalty. Afkari’s case has drawn the Later on Saturday night, torture to extract false confes- many Iranian patients’ lives in agement of the crisis since May”. Even imprisoned Iranian attention of an online campaign Iran responded to Trump’s sions” from those protesting danger by imposing severe According to data col- human rights lawyer Nasrin that’s included a video tweet with a nearly 11-minute Iran’s government. sanctions,” the agency said. lected by AFP, the Jewish state has risen to be ranked fifth in the world for number of infec- tions per capita over the past Kuwait reports 619 new two weeks, ahead of hard-hit countries Brazil and the United States. COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

Iraqi forces arrest QNA — KUWAIT/MUSCAT twenty-four hours, bringing 21 persons wanted the total to 80,521 The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health recoveries. for terrorism announced yesterday that it Meanwhile, the Omani registered 619 new cases of Ministry of Health QNA — BAGHDAD coronavirus (COVID-19) in the announced yesterday that last 24 hours, bringing the total the total of coronavirus The Iraqi security forces of confirmed cases in the (COVID-19) cases in the announced the arrest of 21 country to 89,582. country reached 87,072. wanted persons accused of Four deaths of COVID-19 The total of deaths due to “terrorism”, in separate areas were also reported, Ministry the infection reached 728, of the capital, Baghdad. Spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al while recoveries reached The Federal Police carried Sanad told Kuna, adding that 82,406, brining the total recov- out a security operation that total deaths reached 544. eries up by 94.6 percent, said resulted in the arrest of 21 sus- He pointed out that the new the Ministry in a statement pects in separate areas of cases included contacts with reported by the Omani News Baghdad in accordance with Iran, India discuss regional security previously confirmed cases, Agency. various criminal provisions while others are under inves- The Ministry pointed out and articles issued by the judi- Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami (left), welcoming his Indian counterpart Rajnath tigation for the source of that the patients who have been ciary, noting that among the Singh in Tehran, yesterday. The Iranian government said in a statement that talks between the two infection. isolated in hospitals in the last arrested there are three ISIS sides covered bilateral, regional and international issues. The Indian Defence Ministry said the talks The Kuwaiti Ministry of twenty-four hours reached 58, members. tackled “ways to take forward bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues, Health announced earlier yes- brining the total to 447, in including peace and stability in Afghanistan”. terday that there have been addition to 155 others in Saudi sentences 618 new recoveries in the last intensive care units. three to death over Jeddah attack Beirut stops search operations, no survivor found REUTERS — DUBAI

A Saudi court has sentenced AP — BEIRUT The devastating explosion collapsed building during a tour team, Francisco Lermanda, told they will declare the operation three people to death for their of nearly 3,000 tonnes of of streets in the area. Rescue journalists at the scene late on over. It was not clear if a search involvement in an attack in A search operation of a building ammonium nitrate at the port workers used cranes, shovels Saturday they had not found for bodies would continue. Jeddah when two men blew that collapsed during last of Beirut caused widespread and their bare hands in a metic- any bodies amid the rubble. Two days after the themselves up after a shootout month’s deadly blast in Beirut damage to several neighbour- ulous search after a pulsing Lermanda said the pulsing explosion, a French rescue team with police, state-run Al stopped yesterday after rescue hoods. The Lebanese capital is signal was then detected by a signals heard might have come and Lebanese civil defense vol- Ekhbariya television said workers said they did not find still reeling from the blast, with device. from of a member of the rescue unteers had searched the same yesterday. any survivors. a quarter of a million people The black-and-white team. building, which had a bar on the In 2017, Saudi security The operation in the historic made homeless by the impact 5-year-old dog named Flash In past days, the Chilean ground floor. At the time, they forces surrounded a house in Mar Mikhail district had gripped of the explosion on apartment inspected the building several team had urged people on the had no reason to believe anyone Jeddah and exchanged fire with Lebanon since Thursday, buildings. times a day as aid workers streets, including journalists, to was still at the site. two men with ties to Islamic sparking hope that a survivor The latest rescue operation removed debris. Photos of turn off their mobile phones Lebanon lacks the tools and State (IS), who blew themselves might be found under the rubble began on Thursday when a dog Flash, in red shoes to protect its and remain quiet for several expertise to handle advanced up. The court convicted the a month after the blast on used by a Chilean search-and- paws, circulated on social minutes at a time to avoid inter- search and rescue operations, three on terrorism-related August 4 that killed 191 people rescue team signaled the media and the dog became a fering with their instruments. so they have been supported by charges including possessing and wounded nearly 6,500. detection of a possible human hero to many Lebanese. Lermanda said they will experts from Chile, France and explosives, Ekhbariya said. Seven people remain missing. pulse under the rubble of a The head of the Chilean search a sidewalk after which the United States. 10 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 Erdogan meets with head of Libya’s UN-recognised govt

AFP — ISTANBUL Delegates from Libya’s for Libya, kicked off in the coastal town of Bouznika, south Turkey's President Recep Tayyip rival administrations of Rabat. Erdogan held closed-door talks met for talks yesterday Dubbed “Libyan Dialogue”, with the head of Libya’s in Morocco, more than the talks brought together five UN-recognised government members of the Tripoli-based yesterday, ahead of a meeting two weeks after the Government of National Accord between delegates from the two sides announced a (GNA) and five from a par- war-struck country’s rival liament headquartered in the administrations in Morocco. surprise ceasefire. eastern Libyan city of Tobruk. Erdogan’s meeting with the Moroccan Foreign Minister head of the Tripoli-based Gov- Nasser Bourita, in remarks ernment of National Accord Ankara signed security and before the meeting got (GNA), Fayez Al Sarraj, took maritime deals with the GNA underway, said his country was place in Istanbul, the Turkish last year and sent drones which offering the Libyans “space” to presidency said, without giving turned the tide in the increas- discuss points of contention details. ingly complex war and helped dividing them. A picture from the meeting Sarraj’s government make gains “The kingdom is ready to posted on the presidency’s against Haftar’s forces. provide Libyans with a space to website showed Erdogan and Last month, the two warring discuss (issues), according to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with the Prime Minister of Libya’s internationally Sarraj standing side-by-side, sides announced separately that their will, and will applaud them recognised government, Fayez Al Sarraj, in Istanbul yesterday. posing for the camera with they would cease all hostilities regardless of the outcome,” neutral expressions. and hold nationwide elections, Bourita said. “Morocco has no No statement was made to drawing praise from world agenda or initiative to submit” Tobruk parliament and is sup- cease all hostilities and hold country. According to an the media. powers after a series of fruitless to the two sides, Bourita added. ported by Egypt, the UAE and nationwide elections, drawing interim report from UN experts, Since the 2011 toppling and initiatives in recent years to stop A solution to Libya’s crisis Russia, launched an offensive praise from world powers. “the arms embargo remains killing of longtime dictator the conflict. must be decided by the Libyans to seize the capital Tripoli from At a January summit in totally ineffective” and viola- Muammar Gaddafi in a Nato- Meanwhile, delegates from themselves under the auspices the GNA. Berlin, the main countries tions are “extensive, blatant and backed uprising, Libya has been Libya’s rival administrations of the UN, he said, before dele- Haftar was beaten back involved in the Libyan conflict with complete disregard for the torn by violence, with its rival met for talks yesterday in gates met behind closed doors. earlier this year by Turkish- agreed to respect an arms sanctions”. administrations vying for Morocco, more than two weeks Libya has endured almost backed GNA forces and fighting embargo and to stop interfering Williams said the UN control and international forces after the two sides announced a decade of violent chaos since has now stalled around the in Libya’s domestic affairs. mission UNSMIL was also militarily backing each. a surprise ceasefire. the 2011 Nato-backed uprising Mediterranean city of Sirte, the But on Wednesday, the receiving reports of the “large- Turkey backs the GNA The meeting, held at the ini- that toppled and killed veteran gateway to Libya’s eastern oil interim UN envoy for Libya, scale presence of foreign mer- against military strongman tiative of Morocco, which had dictator Muammar Gaddafi. field and export terminals. Stephanie Williams, denounced cenaries and operatives” in Khalifa Haftar, who is supported hosted peace talks in 2015 that The crisis worsened last On August 22, the rival what she called “blatant” Libya, adding that this compli- by Egypt, the United Arab led to the creation of a United year when military strongman administrations announced ongoing violations of the arms cates chances of a future Emirates and Russia. Nations-recognised government Khalifa Haftar, who backs the separately that they would embargo in the North African settlement. ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero must Tunisian officer, 3 assailants killed in resort attack AFP — SOUSSE, TUNISIA shooting rampage at Sousse. stand trial, And in November of that says Kagame Attackers with knives killed a year, a bomb blast on a bus in Tunisian National Guard officer central Tunis killed 12 presi- AP — KIGALI and wounded another yesterday dential guards. While the situ- before three assailants were ation has significantly improved Rwanda’s president says that later shot dead in a firefight, the since then, Tunisia has main- the man portrayed as a hero in military force said, labelling it a tained a state of emergency. the film “Hotel Rwanda” will “terrorist” act. Assaults on security forces stand trial for allegedly The stabbing attack took have persisted, mainly in remote supporting rebel violence. place in the tourist district of areas along the border with President Paul Kagame, Sousse, the coastal city hit by the Algeria. appearing on national tele- worst of Tunisia’s jihadist attacks Tunisia has been praised as vision yesterday, did not of recent years, when 38 people, a rare success story among the explain how Paul Rusesa- most of them Britons, were 2011 Arab Spring revolts that bagina was brought to Rwanda killed in a 2015 beachside swept the region and brought where he has been held in shooting rampage. down many autocrats, among custody for more than a week. A patrol of two National them Tunisia’s long-time pres- Rusesabagina is credited Guard officers was targeted in ident Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. with saving 1,200 lives during the knife attack in Sousse, But the small Mediterranean Rwanda’s 1994 genocide by 140km south of the capital Tunis, country of about 11 million letting people shelter in the said National Guard spokesman people is mired in an economic hotel he was managing during Houcem Eddine Jebabli. crisis, with the official unem- the mass killings. Now he is “One died as a martyr and ployment rate at 18 percent, and accused of supporting rebel the other was wounded and is in need of new assistance from violence in Rwanda and his hospitalised,” he said, adding the International Monetary family complain that they have that “this was a terrorist attack”. Fund. not been able to speak to him The attackers had first Forensic police investigate the site of an attack on Tunisian National Guard officers, in Sousse, south Last week Tunisia’s par- and that he has not had access rammed the gendarmes with a of the capital Tunis, yesterday. liament approved a new tech- to a lawyer. vehicle at about 6:40 am (0540 nocratic government led by “Rusesabagina heads a GMT). President Kais Saied, on a “My sincere condolences to Embassy in Tunis killed a Prime Minister Hichem group of terrorists that have After the knife attack, visit hours later to the sealed-off the family of the murdered Tunisian police officer and left Mechichi, which faces the task killed Rwandans. He will have security forces pursued the scene of the knife attack, said officer & I wish a swift recovery several others wounded in of tackling deep social and eco- to pay for these crimes.,” said assailants, who had taken the police were investigating to the injured. March. 2015 was a particularly nomic woes in the North African Kagame on a broadcast in officers’ guns and vehicle, whether the attack was planned #UKsupportTunisia” bloody year, with three major country. which he was asked questions through the Akouda district of “by individuals or an Tunisia, since its 2011 deadly attacks claimed by the The 46-year-old premier by some local and foreign jour- the city’s tourist area of El Kan- organisation”. popular revolution, has been hit Islamic State group. pledged to revitalise the nalists and viewers. “Rusesa- taoui, said Jebabli. British ambassador to by a string of militant attacks An attack at the capital’s economy, including the crucial bagina has the blood of “In a firefight three terrorists Tunisia Louise de Sousa that have killed dozens of Bardo museum in March killed tourism sector, which had Rwandans on his hands.” were killed,” he said, adding that tweeted she was “appalled to security personnel, civilians and 21 foreign tourists and a security rebounded after the jihadist He said Rusesabagina’s security forces “managed to hear of the attack on a National foreign tourists. guard. attacks but has been hit hard this trial will be held openly and recover” the car and two pistols Guard patrol in #Sousse this A suicide attack against Just three months later, the year by the coronavirus conducted fairly. the assailants had stolen. morning. security forces protecting the US 38 tourists were killed in the pandemic. Sudan to ink ‘final’ peace deal with rebels on October 2 ANC delegation heads to Harare AFP — KHARTOUM the peace agreement between leaders from the Sudan Rev- war-ravaged western Darfur struck in Juba, officials on both the government and the ‘parties olutionary Front (SRF), a coa- region, as well as the southern sides said on Friday. for talks The “final signing” of a peace to the peace process’,” Tut lition of rebel groups, initialled states of Blue Nile and South Reaching a peace accord agreement between Sudan’s Gatluak, head of the mediation a historic peace agreement on Kordofan. with rebel groups has been a BLOOMBERG — JOHANNESBURG government and rebel groups team and South Sudan’s presi- August 31 in Juba aimed at Prime Minister Abdallah priority of Sudan’s transitional is set for October 2 in the South dential adviser on security ending nearly two decades of Hamdok signed a separate government, which came to A delegation from South Sudanese capital Juba, the talks’ affairs wrote on Twitter. conflict that has killed hun- agreement in Ethiopia with a power after the April 2019 Africa’s ruling African National chief mediator announced Gatluak did not elaborate dreds of thousands of people, faction of the rebel Sudan Peo- ouster of long-time autocrat Congress party is expected in yesterday. and further details were not particularly in western Darfur. ple’s Liberation Movement- Omar Hassan Al Bashir fol- Zimbabwe tomorrow for talks, “The second of October is immediately available. Established in 2011, the SRF North (SPLM-N), which had lowing months of mass less than a month after Harare the date for the final signing of Sudanese authorities and brings together rebels from the refused to agree to the deal protests. rebuffed Johannesburg’s offer to help end its neighbour’s economic and political crisis. The delegation will meet Senegal activates emergency with officials from the ruling Zimbabwe African National aid plan after downpour Union Patriotic-Front party and the government, Nick REUTERS — DAKAR At least one person was Mangwana, a Zimbabwean reported missing due to the government spokesman, said Senegalese President Macky Sall floods in the central region of by text message on Sunday. has activated an emergency aid Kaolack, said Aissatou Ndiaye, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, the plan after a seven-hour mayor of Ndiafatte. Zanu-PF director for infor- downpour caused widespread According to forecasts by mation and publicity declined floods. Water Minister Serigne Senegal’s meteorological agency to say what was on the agenda Mbaye Thiam told national tele- ANACIM, more thunderstorms of the talks when contacted for vision that more rain fell on a and rains were expected across comment. Calls to ANC single day on Saturday than the most of the country. spokesman Pule Mabe’s mobile country would usually see during Heavy rains have been phone weren’t immediately three months of the rainy season. recorded in the Sahel regions of answered. “This is an exceptional West and Central Africa in the Zimbabwe’s state-owned rainfall. We registered 124 mil- past week including in Niger, Sunday Mail newspaper limetres of rain. This is the Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon, reported that Ace Magashule, cumulative rain we get during leading to devastating floods the ANC’s Secretary-General Flooding is seen in Lycee de Yoff Village in Dakar, Senegal, yesterday, in this still image obtained the whole rainy season from that have killed dozens and dis- would lead the 10-member from a social media video. July to September,” Thiam said. placed thousands of people. South African delegation. MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 ASIA 11 Victoria extends hard lockdown in Melbourne until September 28 REUTERS — MELBOURNE “Today’s outdoors for two hours instead announcement of one, while those living alone Australia’s coronavirus hot spot will be allowed to have a visitor. state of Victoria yesterday from the Victorian If the infection rate subsides extended a hard lockdown in government to as hoped by the end of Sep- its capital Melbourne until tember, Andrews said restric- September 28, as the infection extend lockdown tions would be relaxed grad- rate has declined more slowly arrangements will be ually over the subsequent two than hoped. “We cannot open months, though some busi- up at this time. If we were to we hard and crushing nesses would have to remain would lose control very news for the people of shut through late November. quickly,” State Premier Daniel Andrews said modelling Andrews told a televised media Victoria and a further showed cases would continue conference yesterday. reminder of the impact to average around 60 a day by Police patrol a street in Melbourne yesterday as the state announced an extension to its strict lockdown The hard lockdown was next weekend, and if the state and costs that result law while it battles fresh outbreak of the coronavirus disease. ordered on August 2 in response opened up too quickly it would to a second wave of infections, from not being able be on track for a third wave by that erupted in Melbourne. to contain outbreaks mid-November. will be hard and crushing news of the virus,” Victoria Chamber of restaurants could reopen, mostly Australia’s second most “You’ve got to defeat the for the people of Victoria and a Commerce and Industry chief Paul for outdoor service, and shops and populous state has been the epi- of COVID-19,” Prime second wave and do it properly. further reminder of the impact Guerra told reporters. hairdressers would reopen. centre of a second wave of the Minister said. Otherwise you just begin a third and costs that result from not After Sept. 28, if daily At the same time, the novel coronavirus, now wave. A third wave will mean being able to contain outbreaks infection rates have dropped to curfew would be lifted, with no accounting for about 75 percent we can’t do the economic repair of COVID-19,” Prime Minister between 30 and 50 for 14 days, limits on leaving home, outdoor of the country’s 26,282 cases restrictions, which had been that people desperately want us Scott Morrison said in a statement. child care, construction sites, gatherings could increase to 10 and 90 percent of its 753 deaths. due to end on September 13, to do,” Andrews said. The pandemic has resulted in manufacturing plants, and and homes would be able to Victoria yesterday reported shut most of the economy, The federal government has the loss of around 500,000 jobs warehouses, will go back to have five visitors. 63 new COVID-19 infections limited people’s movements to blamed the lockdown in Victoria in Victoria, including 250,000 normal, allowing 101,000 After November 23, cafes, and five deaths, down from a a tight zone around their homes for dragging Australia deeper into under the stage 4 restrictions. workers to return to their jobs. and restaurants could have peak of 725 new cases on for one hour a day and imposed its first recession in nearly 30 years, Business groups were dis- Schools will also partially more people indoors, schools August 5. By contrast, Australia’s a night time curfew. while other states have largely reo- appointed with the slow reo- reopen and outdoor gatherings could reopen more fully, most populous state, New South From September 14, the pened their economies. pening outlined by Andrews. of up to five people would be museums and other enter- Wales, has had no more than 13 rules won’t be quite as tough, “Today’s announcement from “We can’t continue to let allowed. tainment venues could reopen, cases a day since early August. as the curfew will begin an hour the Victorian government to business and jobs be decimated on After October 26, if daily cases and larger gatherings would be Melbourne’s stage 4 later at 9pm and people can go extend lockdown arrangements the way to controlling the spread have dropped below five, cafes and allowed. India reports Experts warn China-India standoff risks unintentional war global daily AP — SRINAGAR “The situation is very dan- most populous nations, which The standoff is over dis- measures against Beijing. gerous on the ground and can share thousands of kilometres puted portions of a pristine “I don’t think (India) would record of new As a months-long military spiral out of control,” said Lieu- of disputed border, accused landscape in a region that go so far as to escalate military standoff between India and China tenant General D S Hooda, who each another of fresh provoca- boasts the world’s highest conflict of a larger scale, but I virus cases along their disputed mountain was head of the Indian mili- tions, including allegations of landing strip and a glacier believe both sides are making border protracts, experts warn tary’s Northern Command from soldiers crossing into each that feeds one of the largest some preparations,” Wang REUTERS — NEW DELHI that the nuclear-armed countries 2014 to 2016. “A lot will depend other’s territory. irrigation systems in the said. — which already have engaged on whether the two sides are India said its soldiers world. India and China share a dis- India added more than 90,000 in their bloodiest clash in decades able to control the volatile sit- thwarted “provocative” move- Hooda said that while he puted and undemarcated cases of the novel coronavirus — could unintentionally slide into uation and make sure it doesn’t ments by China’s military twice doesn’t think either side is 3,500km border, known as the yesterday, a global daily war. spread to other areas.” last week. In turn, China’s looking for full-scale war, the Line of Actual Control, that record, according to data from For 45 years, a series of The two Asian giants have Defence Ministry accused “real calamity” is the stretches from the Ladakh the federal health ministry. agreements, written and held several rounds of talks, Indian troops of crossing estab- breakdown of existing agree- region in the north to the Indian There were 90,632 new unwritten, maintained an mainly involving military com- lished lines of control and cre- ments and protocols. state of Sikkim. cases in the 24 hours to uneasy truce along the border manders, without success. In a ating provocations along the Wang Lian, a professor of The two nations fought a Sunday, according to the data on the eastern edge of the sign that the talks are now border. international relations at Peking border war in 1962 that also from the Ministry of Health Himalayan region of Kashmir. shifting to the political level, Tensions first erupted in University in Beijing, said the spilled into Ladakh and ended and Famlily Welfare, while the But moves and clashes over the their defence ministers met in early May with a brawl between possibility of open warfare is in a fragile truce. Since then, number of deaths rose by past few months have made the the Russian capital on Friday to soldiers from the two sides. The unlikely because both sides troops from both sides have 1,065 to 70,626. situation unpredictable, raising try end the impasse. It was the situation escalated dramatically have shown restraint in recent patrolled and guarded the The country is set to pass the risk that a miscalculation first high-level direct contact in June when they fought with encounters. But he also said that undefined border area, Brazil today as the second from either side could have between the sides since the clubs, stones and fists, leaving New Delhi is under pressure according to protocols worked most affected country by total serious consequences that res- standoff erupted in the Ladakh 20 Indian soldiers dead and from domestic anti-China sen- out by the two countries that infections and will be behind onate beyond the cold-desert region four months ago. dozens wounded. China did not timent and has been included not using firearms only the United States, which region. Last week, the world’s two report any casualties. emboldened by tougher US against each other. has 6.4 million cases and nearly 193,000 deaths. Coronavirus cases in India have reached 4.1 million and Death toll in Bangladesh about 3.2 million affected people have been treated so far, the government data showed. mosque gas explosion Medical experts said the country was seeing a second wave of the pandemic in some rises to 24: Officials parts of the country, and that case numbers have surged AFP — NARAYANGANJ a brother-in-law in the because of increased testing explosion, said. and the easing of restrictions The death toll from a gas “I lifted three of them out on public movement. explosion that tore through a of water. As I touched them, The government will par- Bangladesh mosque has risen to their skin peeled out from their tially restore metro train 24, officials said yesterday, as bodies. We took them to a hos- services in the national capital rescuers described how pital on rickshaws.” There has of New Delhi from Monday. survivors jumped into a nearby been growing anger over the The pandemic will not open sewer to escape the flames. incident after the committee finish this year as the virus has Worshippers were at Friday running the mosque alleged the spread from big cities to other evening prayers when the blast state-run gas transmission firm parts of the country, Randeep sent a ball of fire through the had earlier demanded a bribe Guleria, the director of the All mosque in the central district to fix the leaks quickly. India Institute of Medical Sci- of Narayanganj near the capital “A probe body is looking ences in New Delhi, said in an Dhaka, emergency services into how the explosion occurred interview with India Today TV. said. and whether there was any neg- The number of cases could Eight more people — ligence on our part,” the com- continue to rise before the including the mosque’s imam pany’s managing director Ali curve flattens out, he said. and muezzin, who led prayers Mohammad Al Mamun said. India has logged the — died overnight taking the toll Investigators suspected a world’s largest daily corona- Nepal ceremonial army takes part in chariot festival to 24, said Samanta Lal Sen, a spark from an air conditioner virus case load for almost a spokesman for a specialist — which came on after a power month even as its government Nepal’s ceremonial army wearing face masks takes part in the Rato (Red) Machindranath Chariot burns hospital in Dhaka. cut — started the blaze. pushes to open businesses to festival after the government imposed ban on public gatherings as preventive measure against the “The conditions of 13 The committee’s president revive a contracting economy. coronavirus pandemic, in Lalitpur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, yesterday. injured people were critical. Abdul Gafur said the mosque Bodies of some of the injured started experiencing problems were 70-80 percent burnt,” he with the gas pipes a few days said, adding there were fears earlier. Blaze extinguished on stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka the toll could climb higher. Local fire chief Abdullah al “It is tough to survive if Arefin, who is part of the team AFP — COLOMBO engine room explosion that The announcement came as The Indian coastguard, anyone has more than 30 investigating the explosion, said killed a Filipino crew member. Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management which deployed six ships, an percent of his body burnt.” the committee said they had A massive fire on a stricken oil Sri Lanka’s navy chief Nis- Centre said foreign salvage aircraft and a helicopter, added Forty-five people in total were smelt gas for the past seven tanker off Sri Lanka’s coast has hantha Ulugetenna said the fire experts and insurance assessors on Sunday that its pollution injured, police said. days. “But they did not have been extinguished, the island on the tanker, which the navy had started examining the ship control vessel had arrived at the Mohammad Salim said he any idea that this could lead to nation’s navy said yesterday, as chief and the Indian coastguard some 75km from the coast. site in the Indian Ocean. rushed to the mosque after the such a big fire,” he said. international salvage experts got under control on Friday — Ten British and Netherlands The rescue vessels are still explosion, adding the blast’s shock Bangladesh’s energy min- began to assess the damage had finally been put out. professionals with expertise in dousing the tanker with water waves shook the neighbourhood. ister Nasrul Hamid, who has over fears of an environmental “The fire has been com- rescue operations, disaster to prevent fresh fires being He said burnt worshippers threw visited the site, has ordered a disaster if there is a leak. pletely doused,” the vice admiral evaluation and legal consul- ignited in heavy winds lashing themselves into an open sewer probe into the committee’s The Panamanian-registered told reporters in Colombo. tation arrived earlier yesterday, the hot steel plates near the next to the mosque. allegations, a spokesman for his New Diamond, carrying over “The tanker’s (steel) plates the navy said. burnt engine room. “They wailed ‘save, save us’ ministry, Mir Aslam, said. 270,000 tonnes of crude and are still very hot so there is a Dutch firm Smit Salvage had The tanker had suffered a as they rolled in the sewer In Bangladesh, safety reg- diesel, was en-route from risk of reigniting new fires.” The commissioned the experts and crack of its hull some 10 metres water to cool their burnt bodies. ulations are often flouted. Hun- Kuwait to the Indian port of Indian coastguard tweeted that was also sending two tug boats (33 feet) above the waterline as Their faces were charred and dreds are killed each year in Paradip when it issued a dis- “no flame & smoke” was visible from Singapore and Mauritius, a result of intense heat from the were beyond recognition,” fires in the nation of 168 million tress call on Thursday after an from the vessel. the navy added. fire, officials said. Salim, who lost two cousins and people. 12 ASIA MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 Typhoon slams Japan with violent winds, heavy rain

AFP — KAGOSHIMA The storm was forecast to move north and travel off the western coast of Kyushu A powerful typhoon that offi- cials warned could bring record before reaching South Korea today morning, rains and gusts strong enough according to the weather agency. Authorities to flip cars slammed into southern Japan yesterday, issued evacuation orders for 1.8 million prompting authorities to urge people in the affected area, with 5.6 million millions to seek shelter. people issued lower-level advisories, national Typhoon Haishen has weakened somewhat as it broadcaster NHK said. neared Japan’s mainland, and shifted further west out to sea, but it remained a “large” and Sunday, strong winds bent weather agency. “extremely strong” storm. palm trees and sheets of rain Authorities issued evacu- After lashing a string of lashed the area. ation orders for 1.8 million exposed, remote southern At an emergency cabinet people in the affected area, islands, it neared Japan’s meeting, Prime Minister Shinzo with 5.6 million people issued Kyushu region yesterday Abe warned that flooding and lower-level advisories, national evening, with authorities issues landslides were a possibility. broadcaster NHK said. evacuation advisories for more “Maximum caution is Evacuation orders in Japan than seven million residents. needed as record rain, violent are not compulsory, though The weather agency urged winds, high waves and high authorities strongly urge peoples to exercise “most tides are possible,” he said. people to follow them. serious caution” for possible “I ask the Japanese people, Local officials asked people record rain, violent winds, high including those who live in to avoid crowded shelters Women walk in heavy rain as Typhoon Haishen hits Kagoshima prefecture, in Japan, yesterday. waves and surging tides. high-risk areas for flooding where possible, to reduce the “Record-level rainfall is rivers or high tides, to stay risk of coronavirus infections, expected. It may cause land- informed and take action and some shelters were forced chosen to stay with us to feel big trouble,” an elderly man in evening as the storm slides or it could cause even immediately to ensure their to turn people away in order to safe,” front desk employee Shibushi city told NHK after approached the region. large rivers to flood,” said safety.” At 7pm, Haishen was have enough space to maintain Takayuki Shinmura said, adding checking in at a local hotel with Haishen forced the Japanese Yoshihisa Nakamoto, director located about 100km south- social distancing. that it was unusual for all of the seven relatives. coast guard to suspend its of the forecast division at the southwest of Makurazaki city, In some places, residents hotel’s rooms to be occupied The storm has forced the search for dozens of missing Japan Meteorological Agency, packing gusts up to 216kmh — were checking into local hotels during typhoons. cancellation of nearly 550 sailors from the Gulf Livestock during a televised briefing. strong enough to overturn to comply with evacuations Those who sought hotel flights and disrupted train 1 cargo ship that sank in an He added that surging tides vehicles and snap wooden advisories. rooms said the pandemic and services, NHK said. earlier storm. could cause widespread power poles. Hotel Polaris in Shibushi discomfort of public shelters Many factories also sus- Two survivors and the body flooding in low-lying areas, The storm was forecast to city, Kagoshima, said all 73 of were weighing on them. pended operations, including of a third crew member were particularly around river move north and travel off the its rooms were sold out for the “I am worried about coro- three plants operated by Toyota. found before the search was mouths. western coast of Kyushu before weekend. navirus infections. We’re with A total of 79,000 homes in suspended, and the coast guard As the storm passed over reaching South Korea today “This is a large building for small children too, so we did not Kagoshima and neighbouring said it will resume the operation several remote islands earlier morning, according to the our area. I think our guests have want other people to see us as Miyazaki lost power Sunday when Haishen clears the region. Pakistan province plans to open educational institutions in phases Hong Kong police swoop on AGENCIES — KARACHI of higher classes should be sent promoted to the next level the coronavirus yesterday, the in recent weeks, compared to to schools while children of without examinations from lowest single-day fatality an average of 5,000 daily cases pro-democracy Sindh Education Minister lower classes should be sent to class IX to class XII this time will number since the surge of the in May and June. The highest Saeed Ghani said that the sub- schools in stages. be announced on September 15 pandemic in May, according to number of single-day cases was protesters committee of the steering A meeting of all provincial and 30. While the meeting dis- health officials. nearly 7,000 last month. committee for education had education ministers, to be cussed the reopening of educa- The number of deaths stand The government is currently AFP — HONG KONG recommended to him that all chaired by the federal education tional institutions in the at 6,342, with the additional following a “mini smart educational institutions in the minister, will be held on Sep- province, it also looked at and fatalities. Another 484 infec- lockdown” strategy. Instead of Nearly 300 people were province should not be opened tember 7 following which an approved the standard oper- tions were reported, bringing closing entire streets or arrested by Hong Kong police simultaneously on September announcement regarding the ating procedures (SOPs) issued that tally to 298,513. shopping centers, only houses yesterday as riot officers 15. opening of educational institu- by the departments of edu- More than 90 percent of all or workplaces where infections swooped on democracy Presiding over the meeting tions across the country will be cation and health for the patients, or 285,898, have are reported will be sealed. protesters opposed to the post- of the steering committee, he made. purpose. recovered, but 535 are in critical The country has conducted ponement of local elections. explained that the sub-com- The regular results of the Meanwhile, Pakistan condition. Pakistan’s infection more than 2.7 million tests, Yesterday was meant to be mittee proposed that children students who have been recorded just two deaths from rate has significantly dropped according to statistics. voting day for the city’s partially elected legislature, one of the few instances where Hong Kongers get to cast ballots. Virus cases in South But the city’s pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam suspended the polls for a year — citing the Korea at 3-week low coronavirus — angering the pro- democracy opposition who had REUTERS — SEOUL been hoping to capitalise on unprecedented restrictions on seething anti-government sen- eateries in the Seoul area, timent. Hundreds of riot police South Korea yesterday reported where the spread is concen- flooded the district of Kowloon the smallest rise in coronavirus trated, banning onsite dining in a bid to thwart online calls for infections in three weeks, after 9pm and limiting coffee flash mob protests to mark the remaining under 200 for a and bakery franchises to suspended vote. fourth consecutive day as takeout and delivery all day. Throughout the afternoon tighter restrictions cap a second The government on Friday officers were heckled by people wave. extended the curbs until Sep- shouting slogans such as “Give The Korea Centers for tember 13, saying more time is me back my vote!” and “Corrupt Disease Control and Prevention needed to induce sharper drops cops!” as officers conducted (KCDC) reported 167 cases of in new infections. multiple stop and searches and the new coronavirus for the 24 “With stricter social dis- ordered crowds to disperse. hours through midnight on Sat- tancing rules, new coronavirus In a Facebook statement, urday, down from 168 the pre- cases have continued to drift police said at least 289 people vious day. down and we expect to see were arrested, mostly for That brings the country’s drops in new cases,” Sohn unlawful assembly. One woman total infections to 21,177 with Young-rae, a spokesman for the was detained under a new 334 COVID-19 deaths. Success South Korean Ministry of Health security law Beijing imposed on in crushing early outbreaks was and Welfare, said in a briefing. the city for chanting inde- A man walks past a banner advocating mandatory mask wearing in front of Seoul City Hall, in Seoul, partially reversed after a wave Sohn urged people to con- pendence slogans. South Korea. infections among members of tinue to follow social distancing a church spread when they guidelines for another week by holiday and one of the coun- the coronavirus have been government to end the walkout, attended a political rally in refraining from going outside try’s largest, which starts at the complicated by a strike of only to face an immediate China’s first mid-August. and having meetings to further end of September and lasts until 16,000 interns and resident backlash from trainee doctors Daily infections have curb the outbreak. early October. doctors who oppose the gov- who rejected the deal and con- reusable hovered below 200 for four Health authorities recom- Health authorities said they ernment’s plans to reform the tinued the strike. days after peaking at 441 in late mended that people should not are not planning on restricting medical sector to better handle The trainee physicians were spacecraft lands August, as tougher social dis- return to their hometowns or people from going to their future epidemics. likely to return to work today, tancing curbs have taken effect. visit relatives for the Chuseok hometowns during the holiday. The country’s top medical Yonhap news agency reported after 2-day flight The measures have included holiday, Korea’s Thanksgiving South Korea’s efforts to fight body agreed on Friday with the yesterday. AP — BEIJING

China’s first reusable space- North Korea leader tours typhoon-hit area, directs recovery effort craft landed yesterday after two days in orbit, a possible REUTERS — SEOUL typhoon-hit areas, focusing on and natural disasters. It added step toward lower-cost space detailed measures such as organ- that the Party Central Committee flight, the government North Korean leader Kim isation of building crews to be decided to dispatch 12,000 party announced. Jong-Un toured coastal areas hit dispatched to the areas, designs members from Pyongyang to the The secretive, military-run by a typhoon, and ordered 12,000 and material transport, KCNA typhoon-hit areas to help com- space program has released core party members to join the said. munities recover. few details of the craft, which recovery effort on Saturday, At the meeting, he also dis- North Korea has been putting was launched Friday aboard a while dismissing a provincial missed the chairman of the South “practical measures” to minimize Long March 2F rocket from the party chief, state media reported Hamyong provincial party com- damage from the tenth typhoon Jiuquan Satellite Launch yesterday. mittee and appointed a new of the season by informing people Center in China’s desert North Korea’s state-run tel- chairman. North Korea’s ruling of locations of shelters and northwest. The craft landed as evision KRT carried footage of party had called for punishment typhoon paths as well as how to planned at Jiuquan, the official Kim convening a meeting with of officials whose failure to follow respond and behave, KCNA Xinhua News Agency said. North Korean officials and orders results in “dozens of cas- reported. State media have yet to walking in the typhoon-hit area. ualties” during typhoons, the The isolated country has been publish any photos. The craft’s While Kim surveyed the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (centre) speaking with party country’s official party news- grappling with torrential rains, size and shape are unclear. damage caused by a typhoon that central committee for the disaster recovery about the damages paper reported on Saturday. floods and typhoons in one of the The flight “marks an battered coastal areas last week, made by Typhoon Maysak, on Saturday. Separately, Kim sent an open wettest rainy seasons on record. important breakthrough in our a tenth typhoon of the season was letter to party members in the Typhoon Maysak smashed country’s research on reusable swirling in the East China Sea. in coastal areas of South and inundated. capital noting that this year has into the Korean peninsula on spacecraft” that promise a The Korean Central News North Hamgyong provinces Kim led an enlarged exec- witnessed “uncommon diffi- Thursday. In South Korea, it left “more convenient and inex- Agency (KCNA) said more than and reported that farmland and utive policy committee meeting culties due to the protracted at least two dead and thousands pensive way” to reach space, 1,000 houses were destroyed some public buildings had been on recovery efforts in the worldwide public health crisis” temporarily without power. Xinhua said. MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 EUROPE 13 Belarus protesters keep pressure on Lukashenko with new march AP — KIEV Police violently cracked down on Tens of thousands of demon- demonstrators in the first days of the protests, strators marched yesterday to arresting some 7,000 people and beating the outskirts of the presidential residence in the capital of hundreds. Although they have scaled back, Belarus, calling for the country’s detentions continue. authoritarian leader to resign as protests against President Alexander Lukashenko entered 1994, regularly repressing be stopped by military their fifth week. dissent and press freedom. equipment, water cannons, Protests also took place in Police violently cracked propaganda and arrests. Most major cities throughout Belarus, down on demonstrators in the Belarusians want a peaceful said Interior Ministry spokes- first days of the protests, change of power and we will woman Olga Chemodanova. arresting some 7,000 people not get tired of demanding Crowd sizes for those protests and beating hundreds. Although this,”said Maria Kolesnikova, a were not immediately reported, they have scaled back, deten- leader of the Coordination but Ales Bialiatski, head of the tions continue; Viasna reported Council set up by the opposition Viasna human rights organi- scores of people were arrested to try to arrange a dialogue with sation, said the demonstration in Minsk and in the city of the 66-year-old Lukashenko Belarus opposition supporters attend a rally to protest against the disputed August 9 presidential in Minsk attracted more than Grodno yesterday. about a transition of power. elections results in Minsk, yesterday. 100,000 people. Police and army troops She spoke with The Asso- The protests, unprece- blocked off the centre of Minsk ciated Press by telephone. dented in Belarus for their size yesterday, but demonstrators Lukashenko has rejected opposition, protesters say they in 2014 after months of anti- Authorities also have and duration, began after the marched to the outskirts of the any discussion with the council are determined not to tire. Some government protests. revoked the accreditation of August 9 presidential vote that Palace of Independence, the and some of its top members of the placards they carried yes- “The collective farm went many Belarusian journalists and election officials said gave President’s working residence have been jailed. One of them, terday showed a lively sense of bankrupt,”said another, evoking deported some foreign jour- Lukashenko a sixth term in 3 km outside the city centre. Olga Kovalova, was expelled humour. Lukashenko’s former position nalists, including two Moscow- office with 80% support. Pro- The palace grounds were from the country over the “Lukashenka, start building as a collective farm director and based AP journalists. testers say the results were blocked off by phalanxes of weekend, driven to Poland by a house near Yanukovych,” read his retention of largely state- AP’s Belarusian journalists rigged. shield-bearing riot police and police. one, referring to former controlled Soviet-style were among those told their Lukashenko has ruled the water cannon. Despite the stalemate Ukrainian President Viktor economy for Belarus, an Eastern press credentials had been country with an iron fist since “This sea of people cannot between Lukashenko and the Yanukovych who fled to Russia European nation of 9.5 million. revoked. UK sees biggest 1 killed, 7 hurt in late-night stabbings in Birmingham jump in COVID-19 AP — LONDON stabbings across the city centre emerges from its coronavirus over two hours. lockdown. Cara Curran, a local, cases since May A man was killed and seven Police said they believed the said she saw multiple people people injured in late-night stabbings were linked and have fighting in the street, though it AP — LONDON stabbings in a busy area of the launched a murder investi- was unclear whether that was central England city of gation. Graham said two of the connected to the stabbings. Britain has recorded its highest Birmingham, police said seven injured people, a man and “It was one group of boys daily number of new corona- yesterday. a woman, were in critical con- against another group of boys,” virus cases since May, with Police said they were dition in hospitals. Five others she told the BBC, adding that 2,988 new infections searching for a lone male received “relatively minor” “racial slurs” were being announced yesterday. suspect in what appeared to be injuries. thrown. Like other European coun- random attacks. Birmingham is England’s Official statistics show knife tries, the UK is seeing the Chief Superintendent Steve second-largest city, 193km crime is on the rise in the UK, number of infections rise as Graham of West Midlands northwest of London. where most guns are outlawed, society reopens after Police said detectives were still Graham said there was no though the number of homi- lockdown. investigating the motive but suggestion the crime was “moti- cides with blades fell in 2019 Some of the increase can “there is absolutely no sug- vated by hate”. He also said it from the year before. be accounted for by expanded Forensic officers working at the scene of reported stabbings in gestion at all that this is did not appear to be Britain has seen several testing, which is identifying Birmingham, Britain, yesterday. terror-related”. gang-related. recent extremist knife attacks, people who have mild or no West Midlands Police said Prime Minister Boris including a stabbing rampage symptoms. The number of officers were called to reports Johnson tweeted that it was a Street urged people “to not several sites around the city in a city park in Reading, near hospital admissions and of a stabbing shortly after mid- “terrible incident” and thanked speculate about the incident” centre. London, in June that killed three deaths has so far not shown a night on Sunday. That was soon the emergency services. and to “remain calm but vig- Life has been gradually people. A Libyan man has been corresponding rise. Two new followed by reports of other West Midlands Mayor Andy ilant”. Police set up cordons at resuming in the city as the UK charged. deaths were reported Sunday. The increased number of cases comes as British school- Silvio Berlusconi children return to class, a France puts more departments on high virus alert milestone in the resumption ‘responding well’ of normal life. AFP — PARIS 9,000 daily cases on Friday, pitals as autumn approaches. after students returned from the Britain’s confirmed coro- to treatment and a further 8,550 cases in the The Sante Publique France summer break last week, and navirus death toll stands at French authorities have placed past 24 hours on Saturday, health agency, which has dozens of individual classes 41,551, the highest in Europe. AFP — MILAN seven more departments when the nationwide test pos- warned of “exponential” have also been suspended. Meanwhile, Greek health covering major cities such as itivity rate increased to 4.7 caseload increases, said on Sat- Yesterday, the government authorities announced 144 Italy’s former prime minister Lille, Strasbourg and Dijon on percent. Paris and the Bouches- urday that 53 new outbreak said pre-school teachers as well new cases of the coronavirus Silvio Berlusconi is high alert as increases in du-Rhone department encom- clusters had been discovered in as those with deaf students yesterday, 24 from interna- responding well to treatment COVID-19 infections accelerate, passing the southeastern city of the previous 24 hours, bringing would soon be given trans- tional arrivals, and four deaths. after he was taken to hospital the government said yesterday. Lyon were the first to be placed the total number under inves- parent masks to facilitate com- The total number of cases with coronavirus, his doctor Of France’s 101 mainland on high alert by the government tigation to 484. prehension at a crucial edu- is 11,544, with 284 deaths. said yesterday, but warned his and overseas departments, 28 on August 14 after infection Twelve more COVID-19 cation stage for young children. While the median age of those condition was “delicate”. are now considered “red zones” rates began to climb. deaths were reported, for an “More than 100,000 of who got sick is 39, that of those The 83-year-old media where authorities will be able That prompted local offi- overall toll of 30,698 since the these masks will be produced who died is 78. tycoon is being treated for a to impose exceptional measures cials to require face masks in pandemic flared last March. by the end of this month,” the Although the latest lung infection at San Raffaele to slow the number of new all public spaces to slow the Concerns over infection state secretary in charge of numbers are well off the hospital in Milan where he coronavirus cases. virus’s spread, in hope of risks have already prompted people with disabilities, Sophie recent highs, authorities are was admitted on Thursday The move comes as France avoiding a spike in cases that officials to close 22 schools after Cluzel, told the Journal du stepping up fines for people night. reported a record of nearly could again overwhelm hos- cases were detected just days Dimanche newspaper. not wearing masks. “The patient is calm and is responding optimally to treatments,” his doctor UK charges 26 Alberto Zangrillo said. 3 desperate migrants jump into “I am cautiously opti- over printing mistic, which I reiterate, we sea from stranded Med tanker must not claim victory since works climate (Berlusconi) belongs in the AP — ROME desperate jumps yesterday. category defined as the most protest Malta, like Italy, often balks fragile.” Berlusconi tested Three migrants stranded at taking in rescued migrants, positive for coronavirus AFP — LONDON aboard a tanker for over a insisting that other EU nations earlier this week after month awaiting a port to should share the burden of returning from a holiday at his Twenty-six people have been disembark jumped into the caring for people rescued in the luxury villa in Sardinia. charged with aggravated Mediterranean Sea yesterday central Mediterranean. While Two of his children — trespass after a climate protest in a sign of increasing despair such standoffs have become daughter Barbara, 36, and son at a printing works in northwest on deck, the ship reported. increasingly common, the Luigi, 31 — have also con- England disrupted the delivery Maersk Tankers A/S said Etienne’s plight is the longest tracted the virus, as has his of several newspapers, police the captain and crew of its in recent times and suggests companion Marta Fascina. said yesterday. chemical tanker Etienne that other mercantile ships Following a check-up on Merseyside Police said the quickly rescued the three might be less willing to respond Activists from the climate change group Extinction Rebellion lead a Thursday evening at his men and women, aged between migrants and brought them to distress calls from migrants procession across Westminster Bridge in central London yesterday home, Zangrillo insisted that 19 and 60, were released on bail back aboard. But the company in the future. Berlusconi go to the hospital and ordered to appear in court on the sixth day of their new series of ‘mass rebellions’. repeated its demand for a port Not helping those in need the same night. in Liverpool and St Helens and urgent humanitarian on the sea, however, goes On Friday, the doctor said between January 8 and 13 next report on the climate and eco- freedom of speech. assistance to ensure that the against maritime standards, that the billionaire was “a year. logical emergency”. “A free press is vital in passengers “are immediately placing ship captains in an patient at risk because of his Fifty other people were in The Times and The Sun are holding the government and given the attention and care untenable position. age and previous illnesses”, custody after a similar protest owned by News Corp, which is other powerful institutions to that they need.” On Saturday, the GNV including open-heart surgery. at another print site at Waltham controlled by media magnate account on issues critical for the The Etienne rescued a Rhapsody ferry moored off Zangrillo said Berlusconi Cross, north of London, Hert- Rupert Murdoch, who has been future of our country, including group of 27 would-be refugees Lampedusa to take migrants off had a lung infection that had fordshire Police said. accused of denying climate the fight against climate on August 4 at the request of the small Italian island. been diagnosed early but was The protests were part of 10 change. Extinction Rebellion change,” he said. Maltese authorities as the Italian officials have been not on a ventilator. days of action by the group accused News Corp and right- Britain’s domestic Press migrants’ fishing boat sank. hastily chartering ferries and Berlusconi had insisted on Extinction Rebellion and caused wing publications such as the Association news agency Malta, however, has refused to putting other measures into Wednesday that he would delays to deliveries of news- Daily Mail and the London quoted unnamed government let the migrants disembark and place to fight severe over- continue his political activities papers including The Times and Evening Standard of pushing sources as saying interior min- the Etienne has been stuck in crowding at migrant centres on despite the positive test. its tabloid stablemate The Sun. “personal and political ister Priti Patel wanted to international waters 17 miles Lampedusa. Regional elections are due Activists blocked roads agendas”. review how Extinction off the small European Union In Britain, anti-migrant to take place in Italy in two outside the sites using vehicles Prime Minister Boris Rebellion was classified. island nation as food and water protesters demonstrated on weeks as well as a refer- and attached themselves to Johnson, who is a former news- The review could see it supplies are running low. Saturday in the English city of endum on reducing the obstacles to expose what they paper reporter and columnist, treated as an organised crime The Maersk has reported Dover against immigration and number of Italian said was the “failure of these led condemnation of the action, group given the disruption that tensions aboard the ship the journeys made by refugees parliamentarians. corporations to accurately calling it an attempt to stifle caused by its activities. were growing, culminating in crossing the Channel. 14 EUROPE / AMERICAS MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 Germany threatens sanctions over alleged Navalny poisoning AFP — BERLIN The Kremlin has cow’s prosecutors. Foreign ministry spokes- Tensions deepened between denied responsibility woman Maria Zakharova yes- Germany and Russia over the for the attack and terday accused Germany of alleged poisoning of opposition stalling efforts to probe the figure Alexei Navalny Foreign Minister case. yesterday, with Germany Sergei Lavrov has said German authorities had threatening sanctions and failed to respond to a request Russia accusing Berlin of that Germany is yet by Russian prosecutors sent on delaying the investigation it to share any findings August 27, she said in a demanded. with Moscow’s Facebook post. Russian opposition leader “Dear Mr Maas, if the and anti-corruption cam- prosecutors. German government is sincere paigner Navalny fell ill on a in its statements then it should flight last month and was be interested in preparing a treated in a Siberian hospital response with our allies,” Maas response to a request of the before being evacuated to said. Any sanctions decided Russian Prosecutor General’s Berlin. should be “targeted”, he added. Office as soon as possible,” Germany said last week Western leaders and many Zakharova said. there was “unequivocal evi- Russians have expressed horror “So far we are not certain dence” that Navalny had been at what Navalny’s allies say is that Germany is not playing a Historical re-enactment poisoned using the Soviet-era the first known use of chemical double game,” she added. Enthusiasts participate in the historical re-enactment of the Sevastopol Fortress assault, which took nerve agent Novichok. weapons against a high-profile “Where is the ‘urgency’ you are place during the Crimean War of 1853-1856, at a historical military festival in Sevastopol, Crimea, Germany, which holds the opposition leader on Russian insisting upon? “By not sending rotating presidency of the soil. its answer, Berlin is stalling the on Saturday. European Union, will discuss EU foreign policy chief process of investigation for possible sanctions against Josep Borrell last week called which it’s calling. On purpose?” Russia if the Kremlin does not on Moscow to cooperate with Maas said yesterday there provide an explanation soon, an international probe into the were “several indications” that Ukraine accuses separatists of violating ceasefire Foreign Minister Heiko Maas poisoning and said the Russia was behind the poi- said yesterday. 27-nation bloc would not rule soning, in the strongest accu- REUTERS — KIEV area in Donetsk region and with from July 27. “We have high expectations out sanctions. sations yet from Germany. small arms near Prychepylivka The simmering conflict of the Russian government to Britain said yesterday that “The deadly substance with Pro-Russian separatists in village in Luhansk area, the between Ukrainian troops and solve this serious crime,” Maas Russia had “a very serious set which Navalny was poisoned eastern Ukraine yesterday military said in a statement. Russian-backed rebels has told German daily Bild. “If the of questions to answer” and it has in the past been found in violated a ceasefire with Rebel officials were una- killed more than 13,000 people government has nothing to do was “clear” the Kremlin critic the hands of Russian author- government forces, killing one vailable for comments. since 2014. with the attack, then it is in its was poisoned with Novichok. ities. “Only a small number of soldier and wounding another The Ukrainian military said Major combat ended with a own interest to back this up The Kremlin has denied people have access to Novichok soldier, the Ukrainian military the attack indicated the pro- truce agreed in the Belarus with facts.” If Russia does not responsibility for the attack and and this poison was used by said. Russian forces wanted to capital Minsk in 2015, but spo- help clarify what happened “in Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Russian secret services in the The rebel forces opened fire disrupt an agreement reached radic clashes still regularly kill the coming days”, Germany will has said that Germany is yet to attack against former agent with a grenade launcher on by the two sides and OSCE civilians, Ukrainian soldiers and be compelled to “discuss a share any findings with Mos- Sergei Skripal,” he said. troops in the Krasnohorivka negotiators for a full ceasefire separatists. Protests over rising Rare spat between Serbia and Russia after US-brokered deal rents turn violent in AP — BELGRADE along with another photo, the Later yesterday, Zakharova with Vucic’s ruling party, to normalise economic ties as Germany’s Leipzig iconic scene from thriller “Basic apologised on Twitter, saying defended him on Twitter. part of US-brokered talks that A social media post by Russia’s Instinct” showing Sharon Stone her post had been misinter- “This President did not say include Belgrade moving its AFP — BERLIN Foreign Ministry spokeswoman being questioned by police as preted. Her boss, Russian a single bad word against Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, apparently ridiculing Serbia’s she sits cross-legged in a chair. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia, not even in that place and mutual recognition Violent protests erupted in the President after he signed a Zakkharova mocked Vucic spoke yesterday with Vucic, (the White House.)... I will not between Israel and Kosovo. east German city of Leipzig for US-sponsored agreement in a comment on the Facebook stressing the “sincerely close allow you to attack proud The announcement pro- a third consecutive night over between Serbia and Kosovo has post, saying he was invited to ties” between the two states, the Serbia. Shame on you!” Djuric vided Trump with a diplomatic evictions from an occupied triggered a rare spat between the White House to be Serbian President’s office said. wrote. win ahead of the November building that has become a traditional allies Moscow and interrogated. Vucic said while he was in Although formally seeking presidential election and fur- symbol of anger over rising Belgrade. Vucic and other Serbian Washington he defended Ser- membership in the European thers his administration’s push rents. Spokeswoman Maria officials reacted furiously. bia’s close ties with Russia, Union, Serbia under Vucic has to improve Israel’s international Around 500 people took Zakharova posted a photo “The primitivism and vul- including an arms purchase, been forging close political, standing. The agreement also part in the rally on Saturday showing Serbian President Ale- garity she showed speaks about and his refusal to impose economic and military ties with calls on Serbia to diversify its evening, police said early ksandar Vucic sitting across herself, but also about those Western sanctions against Russia and China. energy supplies, which are now yesterday. from US President Donald who have given her the job,” Moscow over its policies in Trump announced on fully in Russia’s hands — some- Protesters in the city’s Trump at his Oval Office in Vucic told the pro-government Ukraine. Friday that former wartime foes thing unlikely to be approved Connewitz district threw Washington. She posted that Pink TV. Marko Djuric, an official Serbia and Kosovo have agreed by Moscow. stones and fireworks, they said, with two officers suf- fering injuries. The rally was broken up Mexico says 122,765 more after less than an hour but spontaneous demonstrations people died during pandemic followed during the night, with protesters setting fire to bins REUTERS — MEXICO CITY of infected people is likely to and a police car. be significantly higher than the Police are investigating 15 Mexico has recorded 122,765 confirmed cases due to the low suspects for breach of the deaths more than would be levels of testing. peace, damage to property and expected during the pandemic In its latest nationwide resistance to law enforcement up to August, the health study about excess mortality officers. ministry said on Saturday in a rates, a globally recognised The protests began on report on excess mortality means of determining the Wednesday. rates, suggesting Mexico’s true impact of a pandemic, Mexico’s The rallies aim to coronavirus toll could be much ministry said 122,765 more denounce what the far-left in higher. people had died than expected particular perceives as the Mexico has recorded 67,326 between mid-March and “gentrification” of Leipzig, confirmed coronavirus deaths August 1. with the purchase of many Drive-in concert and 629,409 cases, the world’s On Saturday, the ministry apartment buildings by groups fourth highest death toll from reported 6,319 new confirmed of financial investors. People enjoy a drive-in concert by local pop band Coti y Los Brillantes, amid the coronavirus disease the virus. Mexico’s government cases of coronavirus infections Demonstrations on Friday outbreak in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday. has often said the real number and 475 additional fatalities. evening also turned violent, with protesters throwing bottles, fireworks and stones. Venezuela health Northern Chile shaken by powerful quake for second time Eight police officers were slightly injured, six police workers get first vehicles damaged and a police AP — SANTIAGO, CHILE said the quake’s epicenter was The Hydrographic and Oce- Chile lies along the Pacific station pelted with paint bags payment from funds 45 km (29 miles) northwest of anographic Service of the basin’s “Ring of Fire,” and is fre- and stones. frozen in US: Guaido An earthquake with a prelim- Ovalle in the northwest of the Chilean navy said the charac- quently hit by tremors with Leipzig mayor Burkhard inary magnitude of 6.3 shook country, and about 400 km (249 teristics of the earthquake did magnitudes exceeding 6.0. Jung described the riots on REUTERS — CARACAS northern Chile on Saturday miles) north of Chile’s capital, pose a tsunami threat for the The last major earthquake Saturday as a “serious setback” night, the second powerful Santiago. The quake struck at a coast. was in the early morning of for the debate around Venezuelan health workers tremor to hit the country this depth of 30.7 km (19 miles), it A magnitude 6.8 quake February 27, 2010, a magnitude affordable housing. have started receiving $100 week, though there were no said. struck in the Pacific off the coast 8.8 jolt that affected several “You don’t create living monthly payments financed reports of casualties or property Chile’s National Emergency of northern Chile early Tuesday. Chilean regions and caused a space by attacking police by funds that the United States damage. Office said there had been no No injuries or damage were tsunami, killing 526 people and officers and setting fire to bar- seized from the government The US Geological Survey reports of injuries or damage. reported. leaving dozens missing. ricades,” he said. of President Nicolas Maduro, opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday. The US Treasury WikiLeaks’ Assange to fight US extradition bid in UK court Department in August approved the use of the funds AP — LONDON indicted the 49-year-old Aus- has been charged for — should provide WikiLeaks with clas- wrongdoing. Among the files to help Venezuela’s health per- tralian on 18 espionage and be protected from prosecution,” sified information. released by WikiLeaks was sonnel on the front lines of the WikiLeaks founder Julian computer misuse charges she said. “By disseminating the mate- video of a 2007 Apache heli- fight against COVID-19 amid Assange is set to fight for his adding up to a maximum sen- American prosecutors say rials in an unredacted form, he copter attack by American a hyperinflationary economic freedom in a British court after tence of 175 years. His lawyers Assange is a criminal, not a likely put people — human forces in Baghdad that killed 11 crisis. a decade of legal drama, as he say the prosecution is a politi- free-speech hero. rights activists, journalists, people, including two Reuters “Men and women who challenges American author- cally motivated abuse of power They allege that Assange advocates, religious leaders, journalists. earned between $6 and $8 per ities’ attempt to extradite him that will stifle press freedom conspired with US army intel- dissidents and their families — His lawyers argue the pros- month now have an account,” on spying charges over the site’s and put journalists at risk. ligence analyst Chelsea at risk of serious harm, torture ecution is an abuse of process Guaido said in a social media publication of secret US military Assange attorney Jennifer Manning to hack into a Pen- or even death,” James Lewis, a by a Trump administration that broadcast, adding that some documents. Robinson said the case “is fun- tagon computer and release British lawyer acting for the US wants to make an example of 3,000 workers doctors and Lawyers for Assange and damentally about basic human hundreds of thousands of secret government, told a hearing in Assange. They say he would be nurses have received the the US government are rights and freedom of speech.” diplomatic cables and military February. held in inhuman conditions and money. scheduled to face off in London “Journalists and whistle- files on the wars in Iraq and Assange argues he is a jour- would not get a fair trial in the Venezuela’s information today at an extradition hearing blowers who reveal illegal Afghanistan. They also say he nalist entitled to First United States. Journalism organ- ministry did not immediately that was delayed by the coro- activity by companies or gov- conspired with members of Amendment protection, and isations and human rights reply to a request for navirus pandemic. ernments and war crimes — hacking organisations and says the leaked documents groups have called on Britain to comment. American prosecutors have such as the publications Julian sought to recruit hackers to exposed US military refuse the extradition request. MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 AMERICAS 15

Biden holds Harris warns voter suppression, foreign 10-point lead interference could alter November poll over Trump BLOOMBERG — WASHINGTON The 2020 election will be held under challenging circumstances. It will be the first Democrat Joe Biden holds a 10-point lead over President US election in over a century to be conducted Donald Trump two months during a pandemic, which is expected to lead before the November 3 election, with support for each to a massive surge in mail voting. candidate getting more solid as voting day approaches, a AP & AFP — WASHINGTON American people not to believe new CBS News poll shows. in the integrity of our election Among the survey’s Democratic vice-presidential system and compromise their findings were that four in 10 nominee Kamala Harris says belief that their vote might Democrats say Biden isn’t foreign interference, doubt cast actually count,” Harris said. campaigning enough; half of about the election by President “These things are all at play.” independents agree. The top Donald Trump and voter sup- When asked directly if issue for voters was the pression could potentially cost foreign interference could cost economy, followed by health her and Joe Biden the White her and Biden, the Democratic care, the coronavirus out- House in November. presidential nominee, the White break, and recent protests. “I am a realist about it. Joe is House, she said: “Theoretically, Biden had the backing of a realist about it,” the California of course, yes. I do believe that 52% of likely voters nationwide senator said during an interview there will be foreign inter- to Trump’s 42%, according to with CNN’s “State of the Union” ference in the 2020 election and the Sept. 2-4 poll conducted that aired yesterday. that Russia will be at the front for CBS by YouGov. Some 87% The 2020 election will be of the line.” of likely Biden voters said their held under challenging circum- Harris also singled out a support was “very strong,” com- stances. It will be the first US 2013 Supreme Court ruling that This photo taken on August 27, 2020 shows Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris pared with 82% in early August. election in over a century to be invalidated parts of the Voting speaking on the administration of US President Donald Trump failures to contain COVID-19, in For Trump, 84% said their conducted during a pandemic, Rights Act. She said that’s led Washington, DC. Harris said that if a coronavirus vaccine is available before November’s election, she support was “very strong,” up which is expected to lead to a some states to pass laws that are would not take President Donald Trump’s word on its safety and efficacy. from 82%. That suggests the massive surge in mail voting. intended to limit access to the number of persuadable voters Trump has repeatedly railed ballot for racial minorities. But Harris, a former San Fran- is what we have seen over gen- handling of the coronavirus has diminished. against mail balloting, which he She said if she and Biden win, cisco district attorney and Cali- erations and, frankly, since our pandemic. “There is no question In Wisconsin, Biden held a says without offering proof will they will make it a priority to try fornia attorney general, also sof- inception, which is we do have that Donald Trump has been an 6 percentage-point lead over lead to widespread voter fraud. and restore those provisions. tened her remarks and empha- two systems of justice in abject failure and incompetent Trump, 50% to 44%. Biden has And for the first time in decades, “There will be many obstacles sized that the decision was up to America,” Harris told CNN. “I when it comes to addressing the a 9-point lead in the state Republicans will be able to that people are intentionally the local prosecutor. think that Donald Trump and Bill severe job loss that has hap- among white women, far wider closely scrutinize who casts placing in front of Americans’ “Everyone is entitled to due Barr are spending full time in a pened as a result of the pan- than the 2-point margin Hillary ballots due to a recent court ability to vote,” Harris said. process, everyone, including different reality,” said Harris demic, because he has failed to Clinton had in the state in 2016 ruling that wiped out tighter Harris was also asked about police officers. And I encourage taking aim at the President and address the pandemic itself,” among that segment of voters. restrictions on poll monitoring. whether it was a mistake to call that. I support that,” Harris said. his Attorney-General. she said. White voters nationwide Meanwhile, US intelligence for charges in the shooting of “I’m clearly not the prosecutor in Harris insisted that peaceful Harris also said that if a are dividing by education, with agencies have concluded Russia Jacob Blake, a Black man who the case. And the prosecutor in protest is an American right and coronavirus vaccine is available college graduates backing is once again attempting to was shot in the back seven the case must make a decision that racism is indeed embedded before November’s election, she Biden while those without a interfere in the election by times by a white police officer based on all of the evidence and in the country. “I don’t think that would not take President degree lean toward Trump — amplifying discord in the in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which all of the laws that include giving most reasonable people who are Donald Trump’s word on its although by a smaller margin country. That all adds up to a led to days of protest and everyone, and in particular those paying attention to the facts safety and efficacy. “I would not than four years ago. volatile environment that Harris property destruction. who might be charged, due would dispute that there are trust Donald Trump and it The survey was based on says could alter the outcome. Harris initially called for the process in the process.” racial disparities and a system would have to be a credible samples of 2,493 registered “We have classic voter sup- officer to be charged, while Harris said that President that has engaged in racism in source of information that talks voters nationwide and 1,006 pression, we have what hap- making clear she wasn’t aware Trump is living in a “different terms of how the laws have been about the efficacy and the reli- in Wisconsin. The margin of pened in 2016, which is foreign of all the facts in the case. In the reality” when he denies there enforced,” said Harris. ability of (a vaccine),” Harris error was plus or minus 2.4 interference. We have a president interview, she reiterated her call is systemic racism in America. She blasted Trump as told CNN. “I will not take his points nationally, and 3.7 who is trying to convince the for charges against the officer. “The reality of America today having bungled the nation’s word for it.” points in Wisconsin. Jacob Blake urges unity in video from hospital bed BLOOMBERG — KENOSHA

Jacob Blake, the Black man whose shooting by police set off protests and prompted visits to Kenosha, Wisconsin, by both presidential can- didates, released a video from his hospital bed on Saturday night. Paralyzed from the waist down, he described his physical pain and urged people to “change y’all lives out there”. “Your life, and not only just your life, your legs — something that you need to move around and move forward in life - can be taken from you like this,” Blake said. “We can stick together, make some money, make everything easier for our people because there’s so much time that’s been wasted.” A police officer shot him multiple times in the back during an incident in Kenosha on August 23. In this social network video released by his lawyer Protests escalated into looting and riots, and two Ben Crump, Jacob Blake delivers a message from A boat is engulfed in waves from the large wakes of a flotilla of supporters of US President Donald days later, a 17-year-old from Illinois, Kyle Ritten- a hospital bed in Kenosha on Saturday. Trump, during a boat parade on Lake Travis near Lakeway, Texas, US, on Saturday. house, shot two protesters to death, the police allege. Kenosha quickly emerged as one other point of its investigation into the death of Daniel Prude, of protest since the police killing of George Floyd a Black man hooded by Rochester police and Several boats sink at Trump parade on Texas lake in Minneapolis on May 25. Protests continued on asphyxiated in custody earlier this year. Saturday night in Portland, the site of often Rochester erupted last week in protest fol- REUTERS — TEXAS Sheriff’s Office, whose deputies started moving at once it gen- violent demonstrations and counter-demonstra- lowing the release of police body-cam footage patrol the lake. “Several of the erated wakes,” Dark said. tions for three months. The police again declared leading to Prude’s death. The day after Mayor A boat parade in support of US boats did sink.” Lake Travis is a The event had been adver- a riot after protesters hurled Molotov cocktails, Lovely Warren suspended the officers involved President Donald Trump reservoir on the Colorado river tised on Facebook, calling for and officers disbursed them with what was in death of Prude, the head of the police union crowded Lake Travis in Texas that is a popular spot for boating, boats of “all shapes and sizes” to described on social media as tear gas. said the officers had followed training. on Saturday, generating waves fishing, swimming and other rec- participate and for owners to Earlier, just north of Portland, a memorial Multiple demonstrations also emerged in Lou- and choppy waters that led at reational activities. decorate their vessels in was held for the man fatally shot a week ago after isville, where two groups of armed activists faced least four boats to sink and Dark said additional officers “patriotic colours and fly as many a caravan of Trump supporters went through off in the city’s downtown on Saturday, sending others to crash into rocks, local had been deployed given expec- Trump flags as she can handle.” downtown, AP reported. Hundreds gathered in protesters running for cover. The groups, one in officials said, adding that no one tations that the “Lake Travis Despite the incidents, no injuries a park in Vancouver, Washington, in memory of support of police and the other for racial justice, was hurt. Trump Boat Parade” would or medical emergencies were Aaron “Jay” Danielson, a supporter of a right- met near a city square where demonstrations were “That was truly an excep- increase the number of vessels reported, said Christa Stedman, wing group Patriot Prayer. The suspect was shot taking place for Breonna Taylor, an unarmed tional number of boats,” said on the water, but that they still a spokeswoman for Austin- and killed by police on Thursday. 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot at Kristen Dark, public information received a large number of dis- Travis County Emergency New York Attorney-General Letitia James home by police in March. The crowds later thinned officer for the Travis County tress calls. “When they all Medical Services. said her office will empanel a grand jury as part out as police in riot gear gathered. Wildfires, heat waves and blackouts are back to haunt California BLOOMBERG — CALIFORNIA extreme weather, the region’s heat, said Jim Rouiller, lead meteorologist and electricity demand came off, the forecast to blow across the region, wildfire and blackout woes are only at the Energy Weather Group. California Independent System threatening to knock tree limbs into Extreme heat across California is once getting worse. California’s power-grid manager Operator sounded the all-clear and power lines. again shattering records. Hundreds of Climate scientist Daniel Swain had been warning of rotating outages lifted its warning of outages. This is the first time PG&E has thousands of people are facing the shared one “sobering thought” on Twitter and pleading for conservation for days, “Temperatures during this heat warned of shutoffs during this year’s prospect of more blackouts. And on Saturday: The only thing stopping but it wasn’t until early Saturday wave are expected to peak tomorrow, fire season. Last year, when Califor- making matters worse: New wildfires some parts of California from seeing evening — when temperatures climbed pushing demand for energy beyond nia’s utilities first began carrying out are spreading uncontrollably, knocking record high temperatures may the above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some levels of available supply,” the Cali- widespread blackouts like this, some out power plants, triggering evacua- “dense pall of smoke from explosively parts — that it declared a grid emer- fornia ISO said. “The ISO is planning homes and businesses were left in the tions and threatening to take out the growing wildfires” blocking the sun. gency and said another round of for the potential for rotating power dark for days. That drew outrage from lights no matter how much the state The heat forecast to suffocate Cal- blackouts were expected. outages throughout the state.” state and local officials, triggered conserves. ifornia through Tuesday is expected to In a tweet that has since been Utility giant PG&E Corp which investigations and prompted PG&E to Those who thought the August heat grow even worse than the August one. deleted, the system operator said a powers much of Northern California, reassess the scope of future shutoffs. wave that triggered California’s first Los Angeles is set to peak at 43 degrees wildfire had taken down a power plant warned on Saturday that it may decide The utility’s weather models show rotating blackouts since the 2001 Celsius. Temperatures have already and a solar farm, wiping out 1,600 to cut power to about 103,000 cus- that warm, offshore winds will develop energy crisis and helped set the state broken daily records in places megawatts of electricity generation — tomers in parts of the San Francisco today evening on the heels of the heat ablaze with hundreds of fires was a including Napa and Paso Robles. enough to power 1.2 million homes. Bay area and Sierra Nevada foothills wave. The soaring temperatures will one-off were gravely mistaken. As “More than 100 high-temperature At around 8:30pm local time, as starting today to keep its power lines further dry out grass, bushes and other climate change contributes to ever records are at stake across the West,” temperatures crept lower from igniting fires. Hot, dry winds are vegetation, PG&E said. 16 MORNING BREAK MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2020

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Chinese group plans to recover WWII American plane from lake BEIJING AP — The plane had gone planes had the advantages in down while fighting the China,” said Han. A Chinese group plans to try to The body of the P-40’s pilot, recover a fighter plane from the Japanese in China. John Blackburn, was recovered legendary Flying Tigers group after the crash and returned to of American pilots that crashed salvaging the P-40 can be a the United States. The plane in a lake during World War II. warm current in the cold wave sank into the lakebed. The Flying Tigers, who were and ease people’s worries about Han said his group found the sent to China in 1941 by Pres- Chines-US ties,” said Han Bo, wreckage using magnetic sur- ident Franklin D. Roosevelt chairman of the China veying equipment in 2005 but before Washington joined the Adventure Association, a non- couldn’t safely lift it out of the war, have long been one of the government group that pro- silt. He said divers recovered a most potent symbols of US- motes outdoor activities and shoe insole and a wire used to Chinese cooperation. The Tigers historical monuments. control the plane’s rudder. The fought Japanese invaders from The Tigers were credited group plans to build a barrier December 1941 until they were with shooting down almost 300 around the aircraft, remove the absorbed into the US military Japanese aircraft while losing silt and then lift it by crane to the the following July. 14 of their own pilots. Their surface, Han said. “Now the The Curtiss P-40 crashed in battles were some of the ear- technology is ready,” he said. 1942 in Dianchi Lake near liest American aerial victories The group is trying to raise Dance performance Kunming, the southwestern city in the war. 30 to 40 million yuan ($5 to An artist performs along a business street during the Zhongguancun Dance Festival in Beijing, China, that was the Tigers’ base. “Before the P-40 planes $7m) in public donations to pay yesterday. The festival opened on Saturday and will run through September 26. “We hope the project of were deployed, the Japanese for salvaging the plane. From window to jug: Lebanese recycle glass from Beirut blast NY Philharmonic plays outdoors, AFP — TRIPOLI, LEBANON Camp in Beirut’s hard-hit Mar Mikhael district, young men and women kitted gets creative Standing in a pile of broken glass in out with sturdy shoes, masks and heavy northern Lebanon, a man heaved shovel- gloves sort the glass, pulling bits of amid pandemic loads of shards — retrieved from Beirut detritus out of the piled shards under a after the massive explosion at its port — scorching sun. AFP — NEW YORK into a red-hot furnace. Anthony Abdel Karim, who months Melted down at a factory in the before the blast had launched an upcy- Its fall season has been second city Tripoli, they re-emerged as cling glass project called Annine Fadye cancelled and its concert hall molten glass ready to be recycled into or “Empty Bottle” in Arabic, coordinates closed indefinitely, so New traditional slim-necked water jugs. the operations. We have “mountains of York’s Philharmonic is taking The August 4 port explosion ripped waste that are piling up in Beirut, they’re it to the streets. through countless glass doors and mixed with everything. Glass and rubble One of America’s oldest windows when it laid waste to whole and metal are mixed with organic musical institutions, the famed Beirut neighbourhoods, killing at least waste... and this is not healthy,” he said. symphony orchestra is playing 190 people and wounding thousands “We don’t have proper recycling in outdoor pop-up shows, getting more. Lebanon.” Abdel Karim was drawn to creative during the corona- Volunteers, non-governmental recycling glass after seeing huge virus pandemic that has kept A truck empties shards of glass in a plot of land, reserved by the Beirut municipality groups and entrepreneurs have tried to numbers of bottles being thrown out concert halls closed and New to serve as a location to gather all the debris ahead of recycling, on August 24. salvage at least part of the tonnes of glass while working in events management Yorkers starved for live music. that littered the streets, some of it in Beirut’s nightlife, one of the city’s Each weekend, small through recycling at Wissam Hammoud’s stamped out of a mold in a carefully cho- overburdened by a decades-old solid calling cards first quieted by the pan- ensembles play at surprise family’s glass factory. reographed sequence, while another two waste crisis. demic and economic crisis, and now bat- locations throughout the city, “Here we have glass from the Beirut handled the more delicate process of “We decided that at least part of the tered by the blast. wearing T-shirts and masks in explosion,” said Hammoud, deputy head blowing and forming the traditional Leb- shattered glass... our local industries Glass from the explosion poses dif- front of a pickup truck dubbed at the United Glass Production Company anese pitchers. should benefit from as a raw material,” ferent challenges from bottles, as much the “bandwagon.” Sometimes (Uniglass), as several men sorted through “We work 24 hours a day,” Abichaker said. of it is dirty, so the initiative focuses on musicians get rained on or a mound of shards outside the building. Hammoud said. “We can’t stop because “We’re diverting glass from ending gathering glass from inside homes and people just walk on by — but “Organisations are bringing it to us stopping costs too much money.” up in the landfill, we’re supplying our other buildings, setting up a hotline sometimes a nearby delivery so that we can remanufacture it,” said Ziad Abichaker, CEO of environ- local industries with free raw material,” where people can request pickup. truck honks along in exactly the 24-year-old. mental engineering company Cedar he added. According to him, more than Abdel Karim said they aim to find the right key. As workers washed and stacked jars Environmental, has spearheaded mul- 5,000 tonnes of glass was shattered by other ways of recycling the glass that is In those moments, says behind him, Hammoud said between 20 tiple glass recycling initiatives in the explosion. not suitable to send to Tripoli, possibly opera singer and series pro- and 22 tonnes of glass had been brought Lebanon. From mid-August to September 2, by crushing it to be used in cement or ducer Anthony Roth Costanzo, to the factory, a hive of rhythmic activity In the first days after the blast, he almost 58 tonnes were sent for reuse at other materials. “it feels like the city is our centred around the furnace that burns teamed up with civil-society organisa- Uniglass and Koub/Golden Glass in “This is the tip of the iceberg,” he orchestra and we’re the at 900-1,200 degrees Celsius (1,650- tions and a host of volunteers to come Tripoli. Abichaker said he hoped, with said, noting just a fraction of the glass so soloists.” “In this moment of 2,190 Fahrenheit). up with a plan to keep as much glass as funding, to bring the total to 250 tonnes. far had been collected and repurposed. pandemic, in this moment of Nearby, three men produced jars possible out of landfills already At the volunteer hub dubbed the Base “It needs a lot of time, we know that.” social change, we’re exploring new ways together... to connect to people and to realize that we have to Russia’s former Gulag town on reinvent the concert-going ritual,” the countertenor told AFP after performing a set in China’s doorstep eyes rebirth Brooklyn’s Betty Carter Park, a small leafy urban oasis above AFP — SVOBODNY, RUSSIA Konstantinov hopes that plant that will also serve Asian a subway track. Svobodny — whose name markets. Svobodny’s popu- “It’s not just about bringing The remote Russian town of means “free” in Russian — can lation has dropped by a third people into our house. It’s Svobodny has languished in eventually become one of the since before the fall of the about getting our house out in misery for decades but the “Far East’s most beautiful Soviet Union, but the master the world, and sharing what launch of new mega-projects cities” and offer its residents plan foresees the arrival of a music can do.” On a balmy with their sights set on nearby a new quality of life. new workforce. Friday evening, Roth Costanzo China is expected to give it a Over the past decade Tens of thousands of and a string duet — Quan Ge new lease on life. Vladimir Putin’s government people will work on-site at the on violin and Cong Wu on In the centre of a town that has spent billions of dollars to peak of construction and Svo- viola — drew a socially dis- once served as headquarters renovate Soviet-era towns and bodny’s population may tanced crowd to their show of one of the largest Soviet- cities, and in 2017 authorities double in several years, that began with Mozart’s era Gulag camps, children approved a 50 billion ruble according to Strelka KB, the Allegro in G Major and Workers repair a street in the town of Svobodny in Russia's far huddle around a small skate ($663m) plan to transform country’s top urban consulting wrapped with the classic New east, on August 18, 2020. park, the sole attraction of the Svobodny. firm working on the project. York ballad “Somewhere” drab Lenin Square. Authorities want Svobodny Founded as a gold-mining from “West Side Story.” Unlike Svobodny’s roads are to become one of Russia’s settlement, Svobodny earned said the 34-year-old who has acknowledged that some res- at its traditional classical music riddled with potholes, and fastest-growing cities and a notoriety as headquarters of lived in the town for the past idents were against the concerts, the Philharmonic many buildings are dilapi- top industrial hub that will the Baikal Amur Collective two years. A website has been massive overhaul but most encourages its pop-up audi- dated and crumbling. benefit from its proximity to Labour Camp (BamLag). set up to crowdsource devel- recognise that the town needs ences to dance, applaud and Few streets have modern China. Set up in 1932, the gulag opment ideas from locals, and the huge industrial plants to interact between songs. pavements, and just over 15 Russia’s tensions with the housed hundreds of thousands older residents say they want develop. Roth Costanzo played the percent of public spaces are West and Moscow’s pivot to of prisoners who built the to see more public spaces for “Out of 54,000 people role of MC, speaking to the illuminated. Heavy rainfall Beijing give those plans new Baikal-Amur mainline railway. young people to keep them in around 85 percent understand crowd between each song frequently leaves streets urgency. In later years Svobodny Svobodny, said Semyon everything perfectly well and from the bed of the pickup, at flooded, and tap water some- Outside the town of 54,000 was a busy industrial centre Moskalik, project director at say that if not for these two one point giving a shoutout to times turns reddish brown. people, construction of two but most of the manufacturing Strelka. plants Svobodny would find the vendor selling sheets and But the recent emergence huge plants is under way. plants closed in the early He said that in its work on itself in a very difficult situ- towels next to the makeshift of new sports facilities and Energy giant Gazprom is 1990s. Svobodny, Strelka used some ation,” he said. stage. streets being dug up signal the building what it says will be Some locals like Ilya modern American and Strelka’s Moskalik said the Drivers slowed to roll beginning of an ambitious one of the largest gas Kutyryov note that Svobodny Canadian cities “as resistance of some locals did down their windows and project to transform Svobodny processing plants in the world, — which suffers from power inspiration”. not surprise him. pedestrians took cell phone by 2030. part of its Power of Siberia cuts and offers limited leisure But many online critics “It’s hard to believe that all videos, as dozens of audience “We have prepared a project with China. opportunities — has begun to have accused authorities of these plans one day will come members stopped to take in roadmap for the city’s devel- In August, petrochemicals change. being “dreamers” or seeking true,” he said. “The contrast the tunes that featured a string opment,” said mayor Vladimir company Sibur began early “In the morning, I can now to “line their pockets”. seems too big between reality arrangement of Alicia Keys’ Konstantinov. work on a huge gas polymer find takeaway coffee here,” Mayor Konstantinov and the pictures we show.” “Empire State of Mind.”