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Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Issue No. 7489 Tel: 17228888 200 Fils bfc.com.bh www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh ‘All options’JO3307_BFC_BAH_BOB_Centenary_Bonanza_Campaign_ad_67x85mm.indd on table 1 25/05/2017 15:44 for N Korea: Trump Washington resolution that we’ve had, and S President Donald so I think something serious has Trump warned yesterday to happen.” U“all options” are again on New sanctions on North the table after North Korea Korea could be discussed, she snubbed Washington’s bid to said. lure it back to talks by test “I think we have a lot to talk firing a ballistic missile over about today. So with all of our Japan. partners, what we hope is that Trump revived his implied China and Russia continues to threat of pre-emptive US work with us, like they have in military action just days after the past on North Korea.” Today, 54 years since congratulating himself that The Pentagon identified MLK’s “I Have a Dream” North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un the missile that was fired as appeared to be “starting to an intermediate range ballistic speech, let us pledge to respect” him by holding off on missile (or IRBM) -- a projectile never lose sight of his missile firings. with a range of between 3,000 vision of racial and eco- Kim responded not only and 5,500 kilometers (1,864– by resuming test launches, 3,418 miles). nomic justice. but by choosing a much Independent experts reacting @SenSanders more dangerous flight path, to the publicly available sending a ballistic missile high information said the reports over US ally Japan, triggering US President Donald Trump were compatible with the Today’s Weather consternation on the ground missile having been North Max Min and in world capitals. and among all nations of the called an emergency meeting and that tough action must be Korea’s single-stage, liquid- “Threatening and world,” Trump said, in a White of the US Security Council in taken against Pyongyang. fueled Hwasong-12 -- fired 39°C 30°C destabilizing actions only House statement. “All options New York, where Washington’s “It’s unacceptable,” Haley from a land-based mobile increase the North Korean are on the table.” Ambassador Nikki Haley said. “They have violated every launcher. - AFP x regime’s isolation in the region Japan and the United States warned that “enough is enough” single UN Security Council (More on Page 2) Holidays announced Manama is Royal Highness Saudi says all set for this year’s haj Prime Minister Prince HKhalifa bin Salman Al Mina required to perform at least According to Turki, pilgrims Khalifa yesterday issued he Saudi authorities said once in their life if able to do were to begin gathering from a circular on Eid Al Adha yesterday that they were so. Tuesday evening in Mina holidays. According to readyT to welcome more than A security perimeter has Valley, near Mecca, to prepare the Circular, ministries, two million Muslims from been established around Mecca to climb Mount Arafat, government departments around the globe for this and its surroundings for the considered the climax of the and public institutions will week’s haj pilgrimage to event. haj, on Thursday. be closed from August 31, Islam’s holiest sites. Turki said that 400,000 “We have taken measures to to September 5, marking the “Our plans have been drawn people from inside Saudi organise the movement of the ascent on Mount Arafat and up on the basis of more than Arabia had been refused access crowds in several places where Eid Al Adha. two million pilgrims, including to the holy sites for the haj the influx is large,” he said. 1.73 million from abroad,” because they did not have the Turki said that tens of interior ministry spokesman necessary permits. thousands of cameras would General Mansour Al-Turki Representatives of the haj help control the crowd. told a news conference. and health ministries, the Two years ago, a huge That would mark an increase Saudi Red Crescent and the stampede at the haj left nearly compared with last year when civil defence laid out their 2,300 people dead -- the worst Pilgrims pray at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca,yesterday, on 1.86 million pilgrims joined plans at the news conference catastrophe in the history of the eve of the start of the annual Haj pilgrimage. the haj, which Muslims are to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. the pilgrimage. - AFP 2 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 N. Korea fires ballistic missile
People watch a television news screen showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch, at a railway station in Seoul over Japan Seoul US are jointly analysing for three short-range missiles in orth Korea fired a details,” it added. what was seen as a minimal ballistic missile over Tokyo also said it overflew provocation after the start of Japan PM, Trump agree NJapan yesterday, South its territory, with Prime the Ulchi Freedom Guardian Korea’s military and the Minister Shinzo Abe saying South Korean-US joint to hike pressure Japanese government said. the government would take military exercises. Tokyo Abe told reporters after a These actions constitute The “unidentified ballistic “full steps” to ensure the But yesterday’s flight apanese Prime Minister 40-minute phone call with outright violations of missile” was launched at safety of the Japanese people. path represents a significant JShinzo Abe said Trump. around 2057 GMT Monday The country’s chief escalation by Pyongyang, yesterday that he and US “Increasing pressure the DPRK’s international from Sunan, near Pyongyang, government spokesman, which earlier this month President Donald Trump -- Japan and the United obligations, as set out the South’s Joint Chiefs of Yoshihide Suga, said the threatened to fire a salvo agreed to hike pressure States are in complete in several UN Security Staff said in a statement, missile posed a “serious, grave of missiles towards the US on North Korea after it agreement about this,” saying it travelled east “and security threat” to Japan. territory of Guam. launched a ballistic missile Abe added, without Council Resolutions, over Japan”. The firing comes days Any such flights would over Japan, in Pyongyang’s elaborating on proposed and represent a serious “South Korea and the after Pyongyang launched have to pass over Japan. most serious provocation measures. in years. He added that Trump -- threat to international “We must immediately who has been embroiled in peace and security,” hold an emergency an escalating war of words North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan’s northern Hokkaido meeting at the United with Pyongyang over its - Federica Mogherini island and into the sea in a move Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Nations, and further weapons development -- EU foreign affairs chief called an “unprecedented” threat to his country strengthen pressure said Washington would against North Korea,” stand by its ally Japan. CHINA RUSSIA Area of Hokkaido splashdown Sunan region Bahrain condemns missile firing The situation is now Missile launch ahrain has strongly Affairs affirms the Kingdom Bcondemned North of Bahrain’s solidarity at a tipping point Korea’s firing of a ballistic with Japan and stresses the approaching a crisis. At NORTH missile that passed over the importance of North Korea’s KOREA Cape Erimo Japanese island of Hokkaido commitment to Security the same time there is before falling into the Pacific Council resolutions as well an opportunity to reo- Ocean. as positive cooperation with Sea of Japan Approximate path pen peace talks,” Missile flew distance “This acts as a new all efforts and measures (East Sea) provocative step that is necessary to consolidate - Hua Chunying of more than 2,700km, Chinese Foreign ministry spokes- reaching height of considered a flagrant peace.” violation of the relevant UN “It also stresses the need for woman 550km before breaking Security Council resolutions the international community Tokyo into three pieces and and carries a serious threat to stop all practices that falling into sea 1,180km to Japan’s safety and would create tension and SOUTH JAPAN from Japanese coast international peace and ensure the supervision of KOREA security,” said the ministry’s the International Atomic We see a tendency PACIFIC OCEAN statement issued yesterday. Energy Agency on all “The Ministry of Foreign nuclear programmes.” towards an escalation RUSSIA Hwasong-12: Intermediate- ... and we are extremely range missile that North Korea concerned by the gen- recently threatened to fire into North defends counter-measures CHINA NORTH Geneva Addressing the eral developments,” KOREA waters near Guam, which hosts orth Korea yesterday UN Conference on U.S. military base. Latest test - Sergei Ryabkov Guam defended its use of Disarmament in Geneva, Russia’s deputy foreign minister may demonstrate that North N“tough counter-measures” North Korean ambassador could follow through with against what it described Han Tae-Song avoided threat if it chooses to do so as US aggression, hours any direct mention of after the nuclear-armed the rocket that flew over Hwasong-12 range 4,800km nation fired a ballistic Japan and triggered global missile over Japan. alarm. “The North American Sources: Associated Press, BBC © GRAPHIC NEWS Aerospace Defense Command determined Tokyo operator bluntly explaining over Japanese territory for “A short time ago, a missile Japan wakes illions of Japanese its halted service as “Reason: two minutes before crashing apparently passed above this this ballistic mis- awoke to ominous Ballistic missile launch.” into the Pacific. area. sile launch did not up to North’s Mtext messages yesterday Sirens blared out in “Missile passing. Missile “If you find suspicious warning them to take cover northern communities that passing.” warned an official objects, please don’t go near pose a threat to North missile as a North Korean missile were on the flight path of the text message sent to people them and immediately call America.” flew overhead, with one train ballistic missile as it soared across the north of Japan. police or firefighters. warnings - Pentagon 2 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 3 N. Korea fires Fruits, vegetable prices ballistic missile up ahead ofDT News Network Eidduring Al the summer. So itAdha was he added. [email protected] somewhat expected,” said Marawi Another shopkeeper, Haneef Fruits and Vegetables owner said that the demand from People watch a television news screen showing file footage Manama Ashraf. customers is also expected to of a North Korean missile launch, at a railway station in Seoul ruits and vegetable prices “The prices of fruits and increase as Eid approaches. over Japan Fhave gone up as supplies from vegetables are generally higher “Customers are likley to buy more Seoul US are jointly analysing for three short-range missiles in Saudi Arabia stopped following during the summer. Additionally, in preparation for Eid, especially orth Korea fired a details,” it added. what was seen as a minimal the Haj season. when goods from Saudi Arabia fruits,” he said. ballistic missile over Tokyo also said it overflew provocation after the start of Japan PM, Trump agree The demand-supply mismatch do not arrive, the prices increase Supplies from Saudi Arabia is NJapan yesterday, South its territory, with Prime the Ulchi Freedom Guardian jacked up the prices, according because of the gap in supply,” expected to resume after Eid Al Korea’s military and the Minister Shinzo Abe saying South Korean-US joint to hike pressure to shopkeepers. The prices may he said. Adha holidays. Japanese government said. the government would take military exercises. Tokyo Abe told reporters after a These actions constitute increase further in the next two “Prices of common vegetable “Saudi fruit and vegetable The “unidentified ballistic “full steps” to ensure the But yesterday’s flight apanese Prime Minister 40-minute phone call with outright violations of days in view of Eid Al Adha such as cucumber and tomatoes supplies are expected to resume missile” was launched at safety of the Japanese people. path represents a significant JShinzo Abe said Trump. holidays, traders said. have shot up as well. Tomatoes immediately after Eid Al Adha. around 2057 GMT Monday The country’s chief escalation by Pyongyang, yesterday that he and US “Increasing pressure the DPRK’s international “Price of oranges recorded the are selling for BD3, a month ago Currently, Saudi Arabia is not from Sunan, near Pyongyang, government spokesman, which earlier this month President Donald Trump -- Japan and the United obligations, as set out highest increase. It used to be it cost only BD1.5. Even beans sending its supplies outside the South’s Joint Chiefs of Yoshihide Suga, said the threatened to fire a salvo agreed to hike pressure States are in complete in several UN Security available at BD5.5 per box but are a lot more costly now. They because they have a huge internal on North Korea after it agreement about this,” now the price has increased to come from Pakistan and they cost demand from Haj pilgrims,” said Staff said in a statement, missile posed a “serious, grave of missiles towards the US A vendor selling fruits at farmers market saying it travelled east “and security threat” to Japan. territory of Guam. launched a ballistic missile Abe added, without Council Resolutions, BD8. Its prices always increase double compared to last month,” Arif, a shopkeeper in Muharraq. over Japan”. The firing comes days Any such flights would over Japan, in Pyongyang’s elaborating on proposed and represent a serious “South Korea and the after Pyongyang launched have to pass over Japan. most serious provocation measures. in years. He added that Trump -- threat to international “We must immediately who has been embroiled in peace and security,” Vandals attack security forces hold an emergency an escalating war of words North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan’s northern Hokkaido meeting at the United with Pyongyang over its - Federica Mogherini island and into the sea in a move Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Nations, and further weapons development -- EU foreign affairs chief called an “unprecedented” threat to his country strengthen pressure said Washington would against North Korea,” stand by its ally Japan. CHINA RUSSIA Area of Hokkaido splashdown Sunan region Bahrain condemns missile firing The situation is now Missile launch ahrain has strongly Affairs affirms the Kingdom Bcondemned North of Bahrain’s solidarity at a tipping point Korea’s firing of a ballistic with Japan and stresses the approaching a crisis. At NORTH missile that passed over the importance of North Korea’s KOREA Cape Erimo Japanese island of Hokkaido commitment to Security the same time there is before falling into the Pacific Council resolutions as well an opportunity to reo- Ocean. as positive cooperation with Sea of Japan Approximate path pen peace talks,” Missile flew distance “This acts as a new all efforts and measures (East Sea) provocative step that is necessary to consolidate - Hua Chunying of more than 2,700km, Chinese Foreign ministry spokes- reaching height of considered a flagrant peace.” violation of the relevant UN “It also stresses the need for woman 550km before breaking Security Council resolutions the international community Fire bombs and Molotovs were used to attack security forces in Karzakan Tokyo into three pieces and and carries a serious threat to stop all practices that falling into sea 1,180km to Japan’s safety and would create tension and SOUTH JAPAN from Japanese coast international peace and ensure the supervision of KOREA security,” said the ministry’s the International Atomic We see a tendency PACIFIC OCEAN statement issued yesterday. Energy Agency on all “The Ministry of Foreign nuclear programmes.” towards an escalation RUSSIA Hwasong-12: Intermediate- ... and we are extremely range missile that North Korea concerned by the gen- recently threatened to fire into North defends counter-measures CHINA NORTH Geneva Addressing the eral developments,” KOREA waters near Guam, which hosts orth Korea yesterday UN Conference on U.S. military base. Latest test - Sergei Ryabkov Guam defended its use of Disarmament in Geneva, Russia’s deputy foreign minister may demonstrate that North N“tough counter-measures” North Korean ambassador could follow through with against what it described Han Tae-Song avoided threat if it chooses to do so as US aggression, hours any direct mention of after the nuclear-armed the rocket that flew over Hwasong-12 range 4,800km nation fired a ballistic Japan and triggered global missile over Japan. alarm. “The North American Sources: Associated Press, BBC © GRAPHIC NEWS Aerospace Defense Command determined The fire at Ma’aameer after vandals unleashed attack Tokyo operator bluntly explaining over Japanese territory for “A short time ago, a missile Japan wakes illions of Japanese its halted service as “Reason: two minutes before crashing apparently passed above this this ballistic mis- Harpreet Kaur Karzakan on Tuesday. Molotov the same time using Molotov awoke to ominous Ballistic missile launch.” into the Pacific. area. sile launch did not [email protected] cocktails and fire bombs were cocktails,” a source said. up to North’s Mtext messages yesterday Sirens blared out in “Missile passing. Missile “If you find suspicious used in the attack at Karzakan “No one sustained injuries in warning them to take cover northern communities that passing.” warned an official objects, please don’t go near pose a threat to North Manama at around 11:30 pm and at East the attacks except some minor missile as a North Korean missile were on the flight path of the text message sent to people them and immediately call America.” he security forces Eker around11:39 pm, sources damage in the area. The security flew overhead, with one train ballistic missile as it soared across the north of Japan. police or firefighters. were attacked by some said. forces brought the situation warnings - Pentagon vandalsT at the main entrance “A similar incident took under control immediately,” of Ma’ameer, East Eker and place at Ma’ameer at around the source added. 4 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Terror bombings in Iraq condemned DT News Network fight against terrorism and its firm position of the Kingdom Manama efforts to combat and eradicate against violence, extremism ahrain has condemned the all terrorist organizations,” a and terrorism, urging the Premier urges terror bombings that targeted statement said. international community to unite Bseveral areas in Iraq, resulting in The ministry also expressed its in confronting terrorism and to the death and injury of scores of sincere condolences to the families strengthen cooperation among people. “The Ministry of Foreign of the victims and wished a speedy various countries to ensure the Affairs affirms the solidarity of recovery to all those injured as a eradication of this scourge that the KingdomEid Al of Adha-2017-EN.pdf Bahrain with 1 7/23/2017the result 12:42:58 of PM these cowardly acts. threatens international peace and brotherly Republic of Iraq in its The ministry reiterated the security. stronger pan-Arab cooperation
HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa with heads of diplomatic missions DT News Network and economic challenges pan-Arab work to Manama facing the region. overcome all challenges is Royal Highness HRH Premier said facing the Arab nation in C Prime Minister targeting the region and this crucial phase of its HPrince Khalifa bin Salman trying to undermine its contemporary history. M Al Khalifa yesterday said stability has never stopped, The heads of the Y that Arab solidarity should calling on all to be cautious diplomatic missions be the beacon of light that and hold on to cooperation extended to HRH the Prime CM leads the region to the and brotherhood to Minister congratulations MY highest levels of growth in overcome challenges safely. on the advent of Eid a secure and stable climate. “The wisdom of the Al-Adha, wishing him CY Receiving the heads of Arab leaders will further a happy return of the CMY the diplomatic missions strengthen pan-Arab occasion. HRH the Premier accredited to Bahrain, cooperation and immunity emphasised Bahrain’s K HRH Premier stressed that against dangers, mainly support to all efforts aimed maintaining Arab security terrorism,” HRH Premier at boosting Arab solidarity and stability was no longer said.HRH the Prime and coordination to come an option but a necessity Minister underlined the up with common visions dictated by global security importance of promoting regarding regional issues. HM’s Eid Al Adha gifts to widows and orphans DT News Network the grant distribution to all as well as on providing Manama the beneficiaries. services and welfare to is Majesty King HH Shaikh Nasser those families to ensure Hamad bin Isa Al congratulated HM the King them decent and stable life. HKhalifa has ordered the on Eid Al-Adha, praying RCO secretary- distribution of Eid Al Adha to Almighty Allah to bless general, Dr. Mustafa clothing to all widows HM with abundant health, Al-Sayed, extended sincere and orphans registered happiness and many happy congratulations to HM with the Royal Charity returns of the occasion. the King and HH Shaikh Organisation (RCO). HM HH Shaikh Nasser Nasser bin Hamad on King Hamad tasked RCO, extended deepest gratitude Eid Al-Adha. He stressed under the leadership of and appreciation to HM that HM’s annual gesture HH Shaikh Nasser bin the King on the annual reflects the royal interest Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the kind royal gesture which in RCO-sponsored families King’s Representative for affirms the King’s paternal and keenness on sharing Charity Work and Youth care for all RCO-sponsored the joy of various occasions Affairs and RCO’s Board families and keenness on with them, which, he said, of Trustees’ Chairman, to sharing various national has had a positive impact oversee and follow up on occasions with them, in their hearts. 4 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 5 Terror bombings in Iraq condemned Mosque theft: DT News Network fight against terrorism and its firm position of the Kingdom Manama efforts to combat and eradicate against violence, extremism ahrain has condemned the all terrorist organizations,” a and terrorism, urging the Premier urges Sentence terror bombings that targeted statement said. international community to unite Bseveral areas in Iraq, resulting in The ministry also expressed its in confronting terrorism and to the death and injury of scores of sincere condolences to the families strengthen cooperation among reduced Manpower people. “The Ministry of Foreign of the victims and wished a speedy various countries to ensure the DT News Network Affairs affirms the solidarity of recovery to all those injured as a eradication of this scourge that [email protected] the KingdomEid Al of Adha-2017-EN.pdf Bahrain with 1 7/23/2017the result 12:42:58 of PM these cowardly acts. threatens international peace and brotherly Republic of Iraq in its The ministry reiterated the security. Manama stronger he Third High Criminal Court yesterday reduced the sentence of an accomplice of a mosque robber fromT six months of imprisonment to three months. The man was previously convicted of hiding agents donations money that his friend stole from Anas Ibn Malik Mosque in Budaiya town in the Northern Governorate earlier this year. Court files showed that imam of the mosque notified Budaiya Police Station that the metal pan-Arab donations box was stolen from the mosque. The imam informed that the box contained around BD150. prosecuted The investigators found the box broken and DT News Network official authority and the misuse that the labourers were recruited informing her that they only thrown in the vicinity of residential apartments [email protected] of information technology. through 49 fake Commercial issued one CR for a construction in the same town. With the help of the footage of The case was discovered when Registrations (CR)s. company and paid her BD300 cooperation a surveillance camera installed nearby, the police Manama Industry, Commerce and Tourism “The defendant has a history monthly rent for it. identified the two suspects. ore than 800 passports Ministry lodged a complaint to of fraud cases in his criminal After issuing the fake CRs, the The first suspect was referred to the military court, belonging to Asian the Public Prosecution against record. It has been proved that suspects sold Residency Permits as he was a soldier in Bahrain Defence Force. Mlabourers were illegally kept at a the defendants for submitting his sister-in-law, who worked (RP or visa) for BD1, 500 each. The second defendant told the interrogators that manpower agency, it was revealed fake official documents through with him in the same office, is his This means that they at least his friend came to him one day with the metal box. in court yesterday. its online portal “Sijilat”. accomplice in this case,” court made BD1, 233, 000 out of the He said that his friend broke the box using a concrete This was exposed while two When the company was files revealed. fraud. block and they found BD45 inside it and divided it Bahraini recruitment agency inspected by the police as per the The files also showed that The judges ordered to detain among themselves. owners were prosecuted before prosecution’s order, a total of 822 the defendants had defrauded a the defendants while further The First High Criminal Court had previously the First High Criminal Court passports and 135 ID cards were Bahraini woman by issuing 28 investigations are being carried sentenced the man to six months of imprisonment. yesterday over the submission found. CRs for fake companies using out, and set the date of the next He filed an appeal and got the sentence reduced to of fake formal documents to an Further investigations showed her name and password, while hearing to be on October 10. three months by the Third High Criminal Court. HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa with heads of diplomatic missions DT News Network and economic challenges pan-Arab work to Manama facing the region. overcome all challenges is Royal Highness HRH Premier said facing the Arab nation in CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE LIMITED (BAHRAIN BRANCH) C Prime Minister targeting the region and this crucial phase of its HPrince Khalifa bin Salman trying to undermine its contemporary history. M Al Khalifa yesterday said stability has never stopped, The heads of the CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT Y that Arab solidarity should calling on all to be cautious diplomatic missions (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) be the beacon of light that and hold on to cooperation extended to HRH the Prime CM leads the region to the and brotherhood to Minister congratulations (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Six months ended 30 June 30 June 31 December MY highest levels of growth in overcome challenges safely. on the advent of Eid a secure and stable climate. “The wisdom of the Al-Adha, wishing him 2017 2016 2017 2016 CY Receiving the heads of Arab leaders will further a happy return of the ASSETS Insurance premium and fees 2,046 1,271 CMY the diplomatic missions strengthen pan-Arab occasion. HRH the Premier accredited to Bahrain, cooperation and immunity emphasised Bahrain’s Insurance premium ceded to reinsurer (160) (146) Investments for policyholders 78,732 75,181 K HRH Premier stressed that against dangers, mainly support to all efforts aimed Net insurance premium revenue 1,886 1,125 Reinsurers’ share of reserves for insurance contracts 252 369 maintaining Arab security terrorism,” HRH Premier at boosting Arab solidarity Deferred origination costs 411 351 and stability was no longer said.HRH the Prime and coordination to come Policy fees 47 74 Deferred acquisition costs 15,250 14,426 an option but a necessity Minister underlined the up with common visions Fund management and other income 213 203 Premium debtors and other receivables 776 817 dictated by global security importance of promoting regarding regional issues. Policy acquisition costs (800) (139) Cash and bank balances 1,572 1,978 Fair value gain/(loss) on investments for policyholders 6,240 (806) Net income 7,586 457 Total assets 96,993 93,122
HM’s Eid Al Adha gifts Insurance benefits and claims (193) (357) Insurance benefits and claims recovered 75 - LIABILITIES Change in reinsurers’ share of reserves (117) - to widows and orphans Change in fair value of reserves for unit-linked insurance contracts (4,445) 691 Reserves for insurance contracts 59,080 55,373 Change in fair value of liabilities for investment contracts (1,794) 113 Liabilities for investment contracts 21,286 21,093 DT News Network the grant distribution to all as well as on providing Net insurance benefits and claims (6,474) 447 Deferred origination fees 318 313 Manama the beneficiaries. services and welfare to Deferred front end fees 13,680 12,937 is Majesty King HH Shaikh Nasser those families to ensure Operating expenses Other liabilities 95 56 HHamad bin Isa Al congratulated HM the King them decent and stable life. Expenses recharged by Head Office (323) (412) Khalifa has ordered the on Eid Al-Adha, praying RCO secretary- Net profit for the period 789 492 Total liabilities 94,459 89,772 distribution of Eid Al Adha to Almighty Allah to bless general, Dr. Mustafa Other comprehensive income / (loss) during the year - - clothing to all widows HM with abundant health, Al-Sayed, extended sincere Total comprehensive income for the period transferred and orphans registered happiness and many happy congratulations to HM to net residual attributable to Head Office 789 492 Net assets attributable to Head Office 2,534 3,350 with the Royal Charity returns of the occasion. the King and HH Shaikh Organisation (RCO). HM HH Shaikh Nasser Nasser bin Hamad on Zurich International Life Limited Bahrain Branch King Hamad tasked RCO, extended deepest gratitude Eid Al-Adha. He stressed under the leadership of and appreciation to HM that HM’s annual gesture Reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers HH Shaikh Nasser bin the King on the annual reflects the royal interest Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the kind royal gesture which in RCO-sponsored families The condensed interim statement of comprehensive income and condensed interim statement of financial position have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Financial statements of Zurich Insurance Group are available on www.zurich.com King’s Representative for affirms the King’s paternal and keenness on sharing Further information regarding the Bahrain Branch can be obtained by writing to [email protected] Charity Work and Youth care for all RCO-sponsored the joy of various occasions Zurich International Life Limited is registered in Bahrain under Commercial Registration No. 17444 and is licensed as an Overseas Insurance Firm - Life Insurance by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Affairs and RCO’s Board families and keenness on with them, which, he said, of Trustees’ Chairman, to sharing various national has had a positive impact oversee and follow up on occasions with them, in their hearts. 6 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Training, employment centre opened
Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan inaugurating the employment centre DT News Network bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan Mousa Al-Balouchi, leading societies and heard their The new training and citizens and assess their needs. Manama inaugurated the facility in community personalities suggestions on training and employment centre has the He outlined projects in the new training and the presence of MPs Khalifa and other ministry officials employment services. capacity of accommodating up pipeline – including a complex employment centre has Al-Ghanim, Mohammed attended the inaugural function The new centre provides 1500 applicants monthly. for social services in Isa Town, Abeen opened at Riffa Social Youssef Al-Maarafi, Mohsin held at the social centre. training, employment, guidance Humaidan highlighted featuring a rehabilitation Centre in the Southern Ali Al-Bakri and Nabeel The minister held an open for jobseekers, insurance the directives of His Royal centre for people with physical Governorate. Abdulla Al-Balouchi. meeting with citizens and against unemployment in Highness Prime Minister disabilities, an elderly care Labour and Social Southern Municipal representatives of civil society cooperation with the Labour Prince Khalifa bin Salman home, a pilot social centre and Development Minister Jameel Councilor Mohammed organisations and charity Fund “Tamkeen”. Al-Khalifa to reach out to other facilities. MP calls for establishing centre to help inventors DT News Network receive great media attention that meet the market’s needs and contribute to the delivery to the [email protected] when they’re announced, requirements. A government local market after adapting them but they become unattained center to turn the inventions to the standards to be met in the Manama dreams when it comes to and innovations of the people product before it is traded,” he n MP has called for implementation,” Al Khaja of the homeland to products explained further. establishing a centre to noted. should be established,” al Khaja “Neighboring countries Aembrace the innovations of The MP emphasised on the said in his statement. have noticed the importance Bahrainis and support their need to adopt local ideas and “The centre should be a link of national wealth in enriching inventions. innovations by official bodies between the inventor and the the economy with knowledge “Bahraini inventors are in that he said should facilitate to patent office in several countries and experience as the human need of government support grant them international patents of the world to facilitate the element is the first source in to turn their inventions into to avoid copyright theft. registration of patents and to the knowledge-based economy products that can be used and “There is a real need for a ensure intellectual property because it is related to marketed in the market as part greater contribution from the protection, in addition to the intellectual abilities to produce of diversifcation,” MP Osama government sector in helping need to provide the center with and disseminate knowledge, Al Khaja said in a statement the inventions of citizens and try legal and financial support to leading to the development issue here to benefit from them and turn facilitate the recognition of of the society on all sides,” Al “Local ideas and innovations them into commercial products patents internationally and Khaja added. MP Osama Al Khaja
Directors appointed at Labour Ministry Injured haj pilgrim to be brought home DT News Network ministry’s umbrella, committee.Obaid DT News Network as Financial Resources Director, Abdulrahman Kadhim Al-Bastaki [email protected] on the condition of the assured the minister Manama Ahmed Jaffar Al-Hayki as Labour as Community Centres’ Director, woman and the other about Bahrain’s Haj is Royal Highness Prime Relations Director, Fawziya Saleh Ismahan Yussef Abdulla Al-Saud, Manama Bahraini pilgrims. Mission, explaining that HMinister Prince Khalifa bin Hussain Shehab as Compensation as Social Rehabilitation Director, n injured pilgrim Committee Head the medical committee Salman Al Khalifa yesterday issued and Unemployment Support Hussain Ali Hassan Al-SHami as Awill be brought Dr. Ibrahim Obaid received 260 pilgrims Edict 17/2017, appointing directors Director and Issam Ismail Al-Alawi Employment Director, Ibtihal back to Bahrain after her confirmed to the so far and referred 16 at the Ministry of Labour and Social as Training and Manpower Ahmed Marhoon Al-Tawash as arm broke during the minister in a telephone of them to the hospital. Development. Development Director at the Communication Director and Huda pilgrimage trip (Haj) to conversation that The medical cadre are Under the edict, Rashid Ministry of Labour and Social Mohammed Ali Al-Hamood as Mecca recently. the pilgrim’s health mainly taking care of Mohammed Noor Al-Madani Development. Scoial Welfare Director at the same Health Minister Faeqa condition is stable and the health of Bahrain was appointed as Information The edict also stipulates the ministry. Al Saleh was assured that arrangements pilgrims stationed in Systems Director, Aqeel Abda Ali appointment of Aysha Mohammed The Labour and Social by the Haj Mission’s have been made to Mecca, besides providing Bu Hassan, as Human Resources Ibrahim Al-Zayed as Family Development Ministry shall Coordinative Medical bring her back to the healthcare and other Director, Ahmed Jaffar Meftah as and Childhood Development implement the edict, which takes Committee, which Kingdom, accompanied services to pilgrims from Vocational Institutes Director, Director, Najwa Abdullatif Janahi immediate effect, and will be operates under the by a nurse from the around the world. Mustafa Mohammed Al-Mirbati as NGOs’ Support Director, Rania published in the Official Gazette. 6 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 7
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Reviewed Audited Reviewed Reviewed Training, employment centre opened 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 2017 2016 2017 2016 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 ASSETS Cash and balances with the Interest income 3,583 3,165 Central Bank of Bahrain 8,110 10,591 Interest expense (1,663) (1,095) Trump visits Due from financial institutions 2,258 376 Net interest income 1,920 2,070 Due from other entities of the Head Office 2,860 10,521 Available-for-sale investments 47,757 44,882 Fee and commission income 295 352 Held-to-maturity securities 9,510 8,876 Foreign exchange gain 88 124 Loans and advances to banks 1,935 2,016 Other operating income 324 109 Loans and advances to customers 81,489 72,729 Property and equipment 225 255 Total income 2,627 2,655 Other assets 1,796 1,508 Texas disaster Staff expenses 597 614 Premises expenses 133 133 Total assets 155,940 151,754 Depreciation 45 38 Other operating expenses 387 347 LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUNDS LIABILITIES Total operating expenses 1,162 1,132 Customer deposits 115,933 114,545 Due to financial institutions 20,000 20,000 Profit before provisions for impairment 1,465 1,523 Due to other entities of the Head Office 11 16 Reversal / (impairment) of provision for Other liabilities 2,617 2,329 loans and advances – net 1 (5) zone before Total liabilities 138,561 136,890 Profit for the period 1,466 1,518 Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan inaugurating the employment centre Head office funds Other comprehensive income Capital 2,300 2,300 Items that are or maybe reclassified DT News Network bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan Mousa Al-Balouchi, leading societies and heard their The new training and citizens and assess their needs. Unremitted profit due to Head Office 12,191 10,725 in subsequent periods to profit or loss Investment fair value reserve 2,888 1,839 Net change in fair value of Manama inaugurated the facility in community personalities suggestions on training and employment centre has the He outlined projects in the available-for-sale investments 1,277 1,174 new training and the presence of MPs Khalifa and other ministry officials employment services. capacity of accommodating up pipeline – including a complex Total head office funds 17,379 14,864 Transfer to profit or loss on disposal (228) - Harvey return Aemployment centre has Al-Ghanim, Mohammed attended the inaugural function The new centre provides 1500 applicants monthly. for social services in Isa Town, TOTAL LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUND 155,940 151,754 Total comprehensive income for the period 2,515 2,692 been opened at Riffa Social Youssef Al-Maarafi, Mohsin held at the social centre. training, employment, guidance Humaidan highlighted featuring a rehabilitation Corpus Christi
Centre in the Southern Ali Al-Bakri and Nabeel The minister held an open for jobseekers, insurance the directives of His Royal centre for people with physical resident Donald Trump CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Governorate. Abdulla Al-Balouchi. meeting with citizens and against unemployment in Highness Prime Minister disabilities, an elderly care Pflew into storm-ravaged Labour and Social Southern Municipal representatives of civil society cooperation with the Labour Prince Khalifa bin Salman home, a pilot social centre and Texas yesterday in a show Reviewed Reviewed 30 June 2017 30 June 2016 Development Minister Jameel Councilor Mohammed organisations and charity Fund “Tamkeen”. Al-Khalifa to reach out to other facilities. of solidarity and leadership CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES in the face of the deadly Profit for the period 1,466 1,518 Adjustment for: devastation wrought by Depreciation 45 38 Harvey -- as the battered US Amortisation on investments 115 98 Gulf Coast braces for even Dividend Income (24) (19) Gain on disposal of investments (243) - more torrential rain. Gain on disposal of property and equipment (2) - Four days after Harvey (Reversal) / provision for impairment of loans and advances, net (1) 5 slammed onshore as a Provision for employees’ end of service benefits 31 30 monster Category Four Net cash generated before changes in operating assets and liabilities: 1,387 1,670 hurricane, turning roads to Statutory deposits with the CBB (204) 800 MP calls for establishing Loans and advances to banks 82 8,736 rivers in America’s fourth- Loans and advances to customers (8,760) (9,876) largest city, emergency crews Other assets (289) (738) Customer deposits 1,389 7,872 are still racing to reach Due to financial institutions - 582 hundreds of stranded people Due to other offices of the Head Office (5) (7,566) in a massive round-the-clock Other liabilities 258 (941) rescue operation. Net cash (used in) / generated from operating activities (6,142) 539 centre to help inventors Eager to strike a unifying Cash flow from investing activities DT News Network receive great media attention that meet the market’s needs and contribute to the delivery to the tone as the country faces the Proceeds from disposal of investments 4,013 44 [email protected] when they’re announced, requirements. A government local market after adapting them Purchase of investments (6,346) (1,882) first natural disaster of his Dividend Received 24 19 but they become unattained center to turn the inventions to the standards to be met in the presidency, Trump landed Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 2 - Manama dreams when it comes to and innovations of the people product before it is traded,” he with his wife Melania in Purchase of property and equipment (15) (58) n MP has called for implementation,” Al Khaja of the homeland to products explained further. the coastal town of Corpus Net cash (used in) investing activities (2,322) (1,877) Aestablishing a centre to noted. should be established,” al Khaja “Neighboring countries Christi which bore the full Cash flow from financing activities embrace the innovations of The MP emphasised on the said in his statement. have noticed the importance brunt of Harvey’s fury. Profit remitted - (1,612) Bahrainis and support their need to adopt local ideas and “The centre should be a link of national wealth in enriching The US leader was not Net cash used in financing activities - (1,612) inventions. innovations by official bodies between the inventor and the the economy with knowledge planning to visit Houston Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period (8,464) (2,950) “Bahraini inventors are in that he said should facilitate to patent office in several countries and experience as the human US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump -- swathes of which remain arrive n Corpus Christi, Texas Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 18,734 8,175 need of government support grant them international patents of the world to facilitate the element is the first source in under water -- and his Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 10,270 5,225 to turn their inventions into to avoid copyright theft. registration of patents and to the knowledge-based economy spokeswoman told reporters products that can be used and “There is a real need for a ensure intellectual property because it is related to on board Air Force One his Two more days of ‘catastrophic’ marketed in the market as part greater contribution from the protection, in addition to the intellectual abilities to produce schedule was still in flux as CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN HEAD OFFICE FUNDS of diversifcation,” MP Osama government sector in helping need to provide the center with and disseminate knowledge, rain continues to pummel rains forecast from Harvey 2017 (reviewed) Capital Unremitted profit Investment fair Total Al Khaja said in a statement the inventions of citizens and try legal and financial support to leading to the development Texas. Miami inches (127 centimeters) to Head Office value reserve issue here to benefit from them and turn facilitate the recognition of of the society on all sides,” Al “The president wants to be wo more days of heavy of rain have fallen over BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 “Local ideas and innovations them into commercial products patents internationally and Khaja added. MP Osama Al Khaja very cautious about making rainfall are expected Houston since Harvey hit At 1 January 2017 2,300 10,725 1,839 14,864 T Comprehensive income for the period: sure that any activity doesn’t over parts of Texas and Friday as a Category Four Profit for the period - 1,466 - 1,466 disrupt any of the recovery Louisiana as Tropical Storm hurricane, sparking massive Other comprehensive income efforts that are still ongoing,” Harvey churns offshore, floods across the densely- Net change in fair value of available-for-sale Investments - - 1,277 1,277 Directors appointed at Labour Ministry Injured haj pilgrim to be brought home Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. preparing to make landfall populated metropolitan Transfer to profit or loss on disposal - - (228) (228) DT News Network ministry’s umbrella, committee.Obaid Trump has pledged the again today. area. Total comprehensive income for the period - 1,466 1,049 2,515 DT News Network as Financial Resources Director, Abdulrahman Kadhim Al-Bastaki [email protected] on the condition of the assured the minister federal government’s full “The single greatest “Relentless torrential At 30 June 2017 2,300 12,191 2,888 17,379 Manama Ahmed Jaffar Al-Hayki as Labour as Community Centres’ Director, woman and the other about Bahrain’s Haj support as the Lone Star State threat continues to be the rains continue over Manama 2016 (reviewed) Capital Unremitted profit Investment fair Total is Royal Highness Prime Relations Director, Fawziya Saleh Ismahan Yussef Abdulla Al-Saud, Bahraini pilgrims. Mission, explaining that makes the “long and difficult rainfall,” Dennis Feltgen, a southeastern Texas and to Head Office value reserve HMinister Prince Khalifa bin Hussain Shehab as Compensation as Social Rehabilitation Director, n injured pilgrim Committee Head the medical committee road to recovery,” insisting spokesman for the Miami- southwestern Louisiana,” BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 Salman Al Khalifa yesterday issued and Unemployment Support Hussain Ali Hassan Al-SHami as will be brought Dr. Ibrahim Obaid received 260 pilgrims ahead of his trip: “We are one based National Hurricane the National Hurricane At 1 January 2016 2,300 10,420 (197) 12,523 Aback to Bahrain after her Comprehensive income for the period: Edict 17/2017, appointing directors Director and Issam Ismail Al-Alawi Employment Director, Ibtihal confirmed to the so far and referred 16 American family.” Center, said, describing the Center said. Profit for the period - 1,518 - 1,518 at the Ministry of Labour and Social as Training and Manpower Ahmed Marhoon Al-Tawash as arm broke during the minister in a telephone of them to the hospital. The president will be situation as “catastrophic.” Harvey is edging away from Other comprehensive income Development. Development Director at the Communication Director and Huda pilgrimage trip (Haj) to conversation that The medical cadre are briefed on relief efforts across “This is not over,” he said. Houston and is currently in Net change in fair value of available-for-sale Under the edict, Rashid Ministry of Labour and Social Mohammed Ali Al-Hamood as Mecca recently. the pilgrim’s health mainly taking care of the country’s second largest Already, some 50 the Gulf of Mexico. Investments - - 1,174 1,174 Mohammed Noor Al-Madani Development. Scoial Welfare Director at the same Health Minister Faeqa condition is stable and the health of Bahrain state, where more than 8,000 Total comprehensive income for the period - 1,518 1,174 2,692 was appointed as Information The edict also stipulates the ministry. Al Saleh was assured that arrangements pilgrims stationed in people have been driven trust he’s going to take care Houston, where the rain Transfers to head office - (1,612) - (1,612) Systems Director, Aqeel Abda Ali appointment of Aysha Mohammed The Labour and Social by the Haj Mission’s have been made to Mecca, besides providing into emergency shelters and of us,” said Darla Fitzgerald, a was lashing down heavily on At 30 June 2016 2,300 10,326 977 13,603 Bu Hassan, as Human Resources Ibrahim Al-Zayed as Family Development Ministry shall Coordinative Medical bring her back to the healthcare and other hundreds more still await 58-year-old nurse sheltering Tuesday. Director, Ahmed Jaffar Meftah as and Childhood Development implement the edict, which takes Committee, which Kingdom, accompanied services to pilgrims from rescue. in a Red Cross shelter “He said he would, so I’m The above statements have been extracted from the condensed interim financial information of United Bank Ltd for the six months period operates under the ended 30 June, 2017 which were approved for issue on 28th August 2017 and reviewed by KPMG Fakhro, who issued an unqualified Vocational Institutes Director, Director, Najwa Abdullatif Janahi immediate effect, and will be by a nurse from the around the world. “We’re Trumponites. I in Winnie, a town east of sure he’s going to.” (AFP) review report on 28th August 2017. Mustafa Mohammed Al-Mirbati as NGOs’ Support Director, Rania published in the Official Gazette. 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Production cost of solar energy to come down further: Minister
Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza with Northern Governor Ali Abdulla Al Asfoor and First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdullah Al-Aradi during the inaugural of a solar energy initiative at Al-Maqat and Al-Husayniyat in the northern region of Al-Sahla
DT News Network He spoke of the benefits of United Nations Resident achieving its national goals solar panels in three mosques He said the directorate is Manama using renewable energy and Coordinator and Resident in renewable energy, energy - Sheikh Abdullah Mosque looking forward to generalize lectricity and Water Affairs said the natural gas thus saved Representative United Nations efficiency and activating the in the village of Al-Deeh, the this experiment to some 2,000 Minister Dr. Abdulhussain could be used for major strategic Development Programme and uses of solar energy in religious Al-Kuwaila Mosque in Buri locations in the future and MirzaE yesterday said that the projects, as well as conservation a number of officials. establishments. village and Al-Reis Mosque in to include in it investment per unit production cost of of the environment. This is The minister said that the Chairman of the Jaffaria Al-Hajar village. projects such as markets and solar energy has decreased because renewable energy is initiative at Al-Maqat and Waqf (Endowments) He said the council approved commercial complexes that significantly and it would clean and does not generate Al-Husayniyat comes in line Directorate Shaikh Mohsin providing the mosques with would be established by the become cheaper than the unit carbon emissions. It is also with the national plan to take Al-Asfoor thanked the solar panels from its account directorate. price of energy produced by sustainable and inexhaustible, advantage of renewable energy, government for supporting and then study the success Al-Sharqawi said the the government through and would provide new jobs which is being followed by the the directorate for its national of this experiment and the adoption of solar energy by natural gas stations. to citizens. It would contribute Sustainable Energy Unit under initiatives. He said they are possibility of applying it in the directorate and to integrate Speaking at the inauguration to the fulfilment of Bahrain’s his chairmanship. among the first to adopt the other areas. renewable energy solutions ceremony of the solar energy international, regional and Mirza expressed his thanks use of solar energy and the He said the project would into its projects is a positive initiative at Al-Maqat and local commitments. and appreciation to His Royal initiative comes in line with contribute in the future with step towards saving energy in Al-Husayniyat in the northern Northern Governor Ali Highness Prince Khalifa bin national initiatives in Bahrain the development of its own general and would contribute region of Al-Sahla, he said Abdulla Al Asfoor and First Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime for the use of solar energy. technologies in the supply of to creating new jobs in the there are strong indications Deputy Speaker of the House of Minister, for his interest He spoke of the success of the the national electricity network installation, maintenance and that the cost of electricity per Representatives Ali Abdullah in using clean energy and project to move towards the use and reduce the burden on the transfer of modern technology. unit of renewable energy would Al-Aradi were among those praised the initiative of the of renewable energy to benefit state as well as its contribution He said at the United continue to decline by up to present on the occasion along Jaffaria Waqf (Endowments) from natural and renewable to providing a source of income Nations, they look forward an additional 20 per cent in with the region’s municipal Directorate for implementing resources to generate electricity for the orphanages through to continued co-ordination a market with highly efficient councillors. the project to install a solar and preserve the environment. the project to sell surplus of efforts in accordance with supply and installation of solar The ceremony was also energy system that would He said the directorate began solar energy on the national national goals and plans and systems. attended by Amin Al-Sharqawi, contribute to Bahrain experimenting with the use of electricity grid. sustainable development goals.
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s next Mars mission known as InSight, which is on track for a 2018 lift- off, will focus on examining the deep interior of Mars. The name Launch The long form of InSight’s name is Interior The mission is expected to launch sometime in the five weeks following May 8, Exploration using Seismic Investigations, 2018 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, central California, with a Mars landing Geodesy and Heat Transport. scheduled after Thanksgiving in 2018. It supposed to be the first interplan- etary launch in history from America’s West Coast, according to the agency. Interior of Mars InSight is the first mission of NASA to investigate the deep interior of Mars and is part of a legacy of robotic exploration that is helping to lay the groundwork for sending humans to Mars in the 2030s. Delayed Mission The mission was originally scheduled to launch in March 2016, but NASA suspended launch preparations in December due to a vacuum leak in the lander’s prime science instrument. A redesigned vacuum vessel for the instrument has been built and tested, then combined with the instrument’s other com- ponents and tested again. (Xinhua) 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Uber pays $10m to be back in Philippines Brazil threatens to nix Total’s bid “Turkey is withdrawing from Manila Rio de Janeiro Europe by giant steps. The ide-sharing app Uber said it had paid nearly $10 million in razil is threatening to turn down Total’s bid to drill in the question is to know if we must Production cost of solar energy Rfines and drivers’ compensation to return to the Philippines’ Bmouth of the Amazon river, saying the French oil giant put an end to the negotiations roads, after it was suspended for has not allayed concerns over its -- which is a defying the government. ability to protect a huge offshore purely theoretical The nation’s transportation coral reef. The government question as agency suspended Uber on environmental agency Ibama said there are no August 14 for a month, saying the late Monday that Total is required negotiations.” to come down further: Minister US-based company had ignored its to “leave no doubt about possible order against accepting new driver impacts to the coral reef and the Jean-Claude Juncker applications. wider marine biodiversity.” European Commission President
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Dana Gas retreated 1.5pc in BANGLADESH 0.00476 0.00467 bourses fell in thin trade Abu Dhabi, helping pull the CANADA 0.3096 0.3045 but Egypt’s blue-chip index DUBAI edged down 0.1pc to 3,611 points. index there down 0.5pc. DENMARK 0.0637 gained strongly, helped Saudi Arabia’s index edged EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 ABU DHABI dropped 0.5pc to 4,464 points. EURO 0.4584 0.4542 by investment firm Qalaa down 0.04pc as industrial HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928 Holdings. QATAR lost 0.9pc to 8,859 points. pipe maker Amiantit jumped INDIA 0.00601 0.00594 Fitch lowered Qatar by one 6.5pc in unusually heavy INDONESIA 0.00003054 0.00002893 notch to AA-minus with a EGYPT rose 1.4pc to 13,194 points. trade after saying it expected IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 negative outlook on Monday, a capital gain of 50-60 million IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 citing the impact of sanctions KUWAIT edged down 0.1pc to 6,899 points. riyals ($13.3-16.0 million) JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540 imposed by other Arab states and positive cash flow of JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 on Doha. That brought BAHRAIN edged down 0.1pc to 1,299 points. between 2 and 4 million riyals KOREA 0.00038739 Fitch into line with the other in the third quarter due to KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 two major rating agencies, OMAN gained 0.9pc to 5,047 points. the merger of its European MALAYSIA 0.0911 0.0904 Moody’s and Standard & entities. NEW ZEALAND 0.2788 0.2774 Poor’s. per cent. the approach of Eid al-Adha In Egypt, the blue-chip NORWAY 0.0508 The downgrade threatens The Qatari index slipped holidays beginning this week; index climbed 1.4pc as Qalaa, NEPAL 0.00395 0.00370 higher funding costs for 0.9pc to its lowest close since the holidays start in Saudi which had jumped 8.9pc on OMAN 0.98014 0.98262 PAKISTAN 0.00374 0.00358 Qatari banks as they seek to early July. Among other active Arabia on Wednesday and in Monday after one of its units PHILIPPINES 0.00761 0.00740 replace deposits and loans stocks, Qatar Gas Transport the United Arab Emirates on sold its stake in an Ethiopian QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 that are being withdrawn by (Nakilat) dropped 2.8pc. Thursday. company in a deal worth SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 the other Arab states. Most Turnover was thin in In Dubai, the index edged $14.5 million, added a further SINGAPORE 0.2827 0.2807 bank shares fell on Tuesday as other Gulf markets as many down 0.1pc with daily trading 3.4pc; it was the most active SOUTH AFRICA 0.03030 0.03020 Qatar National Bank lost 1.3 investors stayed away with volume hitting its lowest level stock. (Reuters) SRI LANKA 0.00272 0.00247 SWEDISH 0.0505 SWITZERLAND 0.4045 0.4922 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013100 N.Korea missile stuns global markets THAILAND 0.011157 0.011560 London sent investors fleeing for TURKEY 0.1155 orld stock markets traditional safe-haven assets UNITED KINGDOM 0.4974 0.4922 spiralled lower yesterday like the yen, gold, and US UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 W UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 after North Korea fired a treasuries. YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 ballistic missile over Japan, The yen surged to four- deepening geopolitical worries month dollar peak and Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh but sending the euro and gold precious metal gold forged a hurtling higher. path to a nine-month pinnacle Pyongyang fired the missile at $1,326.16 per ounce. over Japan and into the Pacific The euro topped $1.20 for Ocean, in a major escalation the first time since January that triggered global alarm and 2015, as traders also bet on a furious response from Tokyo. A television screen (top R) displays file news the winding down of eurozone COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Investor sentiment was also footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, crisis-era stimulus measures battered by monster storm at a foreign exchange brokerage in Tokyo and eyed growing economic BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3950 0.3456 Harvey in Texas, where it optimism in the region. KUWAIT 0.2855 31.1452 0.2991 0.2617 swamped streets and highways The single currency touched with unprecedented rainfall. “Any increase in geopolitical “The damage caused in $1.2070 -- which was the OMAN 0.3849 0.3674 0.4032 0.3528 “The combination of North risk, particularly involving Houston is also weighing on highest level since January 5, QATAR 3.6420 3.4763 3.8156 3.3385 Korea’s missile launch and the North Korea, triggers a move sentiment, due to both the 2015. UAE 3.6730 3.5059 3.8481 3.3669 devastating impact of Harvey to safety in markets as investors sheer devastation it has caused However, Asian and is weighing on risk appetite become increasingly concerned and the uncertainty over the European stock markets SAUDI 3.7500 3.5794 3.9288 3.4375 today,” Oanda analyst Craig about the potential for things cost and economic impact.” crumbled as investors dumped Erlam said. to escalate rapidly. The shock developments risky equities. Brain recovery ‘lagging’ Diet guidelines biased 11 after sports concussion against poor nations Paris Paris hanges in brain structure idely promoted and function after a guidelines to reduce fat concussionC remained visible intakeW could be unhealthy for in university athletes even after people in low- and middle- they were medically cleared to income countries whose diets resume competitive sports. Using are already too starchy. Health advanced magnetic resonance authorities in Europe and imaging (MRI), scientists detected North America recommend lingering alterations in the brain’s eating more fruits and white matter, and changes in zones vegetables while curtailing linked to vision and planning, they consumption of fatty foods, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 reported. advice also adopted by UN.
Sydney maintain their tolerant state, Peanuts are one of the to address the food allergy years ago. longer suffers from her allergy. ustralian researchers protected against reactions to most common foods to cause problem in Western societies,” “We visited the allergist “I think perhaps one of the have reported a major peanut,” lead researcher Mimi anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal Tang said. the first time [and] he said best things has been to be able Abreakthrough in the relief of Tang said. allergic reaction. Ten-year-old Olivia May ‘sorry, you’re going to have to just go to parties and I can deadly peanut allergy with “These findings suggest The researchers said the suffered a reaction when she to go home and empty your drop her off or at a sleep over,” the discovery of a long-lasting our treatment is effective at Murdoch study provides the tried to eat a peanut butter pantry out, clear it of all nuts, Tanya May said. treatment they say offers inducing long-term tolerance, “strongest evidence yet that sandwich anything with nuts in it’,” “I used to hand over a hope that a cure will soon be up to four years after a cure may be possible for seven Oliver’s mother Tanya told EpiPen (epinephrine injector) possible. completing treatment, and is peanut allergy”. the Australian Broadcasting to a parent I’d hardly knew In clinical trials conducted safe. “This is a major step Corporation. and give them a thirty-second by scientists at Melbourne’s “It also suggests the exciting forward in identifying But after taking part in the explanation how to use it. Murdoch Childrens Research possibility that tolerance is an effective trial, Oliva “[But] to not have to Institute, children with a realistic target for treatment n o worry about putting that peanut allergies were given treating the food responsibility in someone a probiotic along with small allergy.” else’s hands is a great doses of a peanut protein over Food allergy relief.” an 18-month period. affects one in Fifty-six children When the experiment ended 20 children and completed the in 2013 some 80 percent of about two in 100 study, with half the kids were able to tolerate adults, with receiving a placebo peanuts. seafood, and half receiving The research, published in cow’s milk, the treatment, which medical journal The Lancet, eggs and encourages the immune found that four years on, peanuts system to develop a about 70 percent could still eat among tolerance to the allergy. peanuts without an adverse the Researchers are now reaction. most aiming to confirm the “The importance of this typical results with a larger study of finding is that these children triggers. the treatment they say “holds were able to eat peanuts important implications for like children who don’t attacking the modern food have peanut allergy and still allergy epidemic”. (AFP) Scientists launch virtual reality game to detect Alzheimer’s London One of the first symptoms been downloaded three women of different ages will provide yet another layer around the world suffer from ea Quest Hero is more than of Alzheimer’s is loss of million times in 193 countries. navigate in the game,” David of data. dementia and Alzheimer’s just the usual computer navigational skills. But data Playing the game for just Reynolds, chief scientific “The headset technology according to the latest Sgame in which players find comparing cognitive response two minutes, the website said, officer at Alzheimer’s is helping to track where estimates. their way through mazes, across a broad spectrum of generates the same amount of Research UK, told AFP. the person is looking at all This figure could shoot and chase creatures -- ages is rare, and this is what data scientists would take five Resolving the tasks requires times as well as where they’re balloon to 132 million by it also doubles as scientists’ the game seeks to provide. hours to collect in similar lab- the use of “different parts going,” Lauren Presser, one 2050. latest tool for studying The game -- billed as the based research. of your brain and different of the game’s producers, told There is no cure for the Alzheimer’s disease. “largest dementia study in With the equivalent of 63 parts of your brain are used AFP. disease, but the game’s The game -- downloadable history” -- has been developed years already played, scientists in different ways by different “So we get to know whether creators hope it could now in its virtual reality by Deutsche Telekom, now have some 9,500 years types of dementia -- so it people are lost and how they eventually enable diagnosis version -- seeks to stimulate Alzheimer’s Research UK worth of dementia research to allows us to link what someone behave in those situations... and treatments of patients players’ brains through a and scientists from University go through. can do to what is going on in Every single one of those far earlier than is currently series of tasks based on College London and the “That gave us an enormous their brain,” Reynolds added. experiments is helping us possible. memory and orientation University of East Anglia. amount of information gather data around spatial Reynolds said playing the skills, while gathering data to The mobile version, which and it really allowed us to 50 million sufferers navigation.” game could in itself help with research dementia. came out in 2016, has already understand how men and The addition of virtual reality Nearly 50 million people prevention. 12 Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met with Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday at Gudaibiya Palace. They stressed Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received yesterday Commander-in- that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has built strong relations between Bahrain and brotherly and friend- Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. He ly countries, pointing out Bahrain’s keenness to avail of the experiences of advanced countries to further boost the stressed Bahrain’s constant steps towards more development and modernisation to meet kingdom’s economic and commercial standing. citizens’ aspirations amid a secure and stable climate.
Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the brothers and sons of the late Shaikh Salman bin Ali Al Khalifa, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. They extended deepest thanks and gratitude to HRH the Prime Minister for the noble feelings he had expressed, offering condolences.
Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), at Gudaibiya Palace. The Deputy King welcomed the Commander-in-Chief and praised his role and efforts in developing the BDF.
The 9th edition of the UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Edu- Minister of Interior, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received President of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Middle East Chapter and head of the 12th Occupational Confer- cation will be presented in early 2018, Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi said during an ence of the society in the region, Tariq Saleh Al Ghamdi yesterday. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Interior Minister, Lt-General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Chief of Public Security and interview. The minister also announced the opening of five new hi-tech schools at an overall the conference’s organizers cost that exceeded BD34 million. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 13
Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received yesterday Commander-in- Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. He stressed Bahrain’s constant steps towards more development and modernisation to meet Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of the royal family members and government officials yesterday at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Prime Minister stressed citizens’ aspirations amid a secure and stable climate. the government’s keenness to push on with the implementation of development and modernization projects in various governorates to provide the citizens with a decent life.
Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the brothers and sons of the late Shaikh Salman bin Ali Al Khalifa, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. They extended deepest thanks and gratitude to HRH the Prime Minister for the noble feelings he had expressed, offering condolences.
Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday met the newly appointed Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, at Gudaibiya Palace. The Deputy King highlighted the important role played by the Kingdom’s gov- ernorates in facilitating effective community outreach and devel- Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received the Jordanian Ambassador, Rami Saleh oping the Kingdom’s Wreikat Al Adwan. The deputy PM welcomed the recently-appointed ambassador, wishing him success and prais- towns and villages. ing the distinguished bilateral cooperation ties fostered by the leaderships of both countries in various fields.
The 9th edition of the UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Edu- Capital Governor, Shaikh Hisham bin Adbulrahman Al Khalifa held a meeting with the residents of Burhama and cation will be presented in early 2018, Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi said during an Daih, in the presence of the representatives of the Capital Governorate Police Directorate. The meeting discussed interview. The minister also announced the opening of five new hi-tech schools at an overall services and security requirements, while the residents expressed appreciation of the ongoing interest of the cost that exceeded BD34 million. governorate to serve the residents. 14 Wednesday, August 30, 2017
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Hart urges donations for hurricane victims Los Angeles ctor Kevin Hart has urged celebrities to donate towards helping victims of Hurricane Harvey. Due to the hurricane, more than 30,000 people have been forced to Atake refuge in emergency shelters, including some that had opened in cities far inland, like Dallas, more than 200 miles from Houston. The “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” actor has donated a large amount of Johanna Braddy money to the Red Cross to help those affected by the storm and asked celebrities like Drake, Usher, Ludacris and Chris Brown to do the same, reports aceshowbiz. August 30, 1987 com. Hart took to Instagram to say that he “will be calling out celebs daily”. “Okay, my Harvey Hurricane donation site is now live and set up. Yesterday I Actress who played Jordan in the ABC Family called out a lot of people, today I’m calling out more, man. Instead of doing $25 series Greek in 2007. She also provided the voice of million, I give $50 million,” he said in a video. (IANS) Princess Yue in Avatar: The Last Airbender with Mae Whitman. 14 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 15
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ctor Ed Skrein has dropped out of ‘Hellboy’ reboot following public outcry Aagainst whitewashing in Hollywood. Skrein was roped in to play Major Ben Daimiom which was an Asian character in the ctress Brie Larson said being ‘Hellboy’ graphic novels. successful makes an individual’s The ‘Deadpool’ actor life easier, especially in terms released a statement ofA monetary benefits. The 27-year-old on his social vangeline Lilly celebrated Jack Rainbow Guardians Of Oscar-winning Actress , however, media accounts Kirby’s 100th birthday in a Kesha The Galaxy, Vol. said success has not altered her explaining his special and unique way. 2: Awesome Mix decision. 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I feel it is important Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday.” calling them utterly horrible. any more.(TOI) to honour and respect that. Therefore I Kirby co-created Janet van Dyne The Maroon 5 frontman was have decided to step down so the role can (the original Wasp) along with Stan outraged after Best New Artist be cast appropriately.” (TOI) Lee back in 1963. (TOI) NOW 63 Federal 3X nominee Julia Michaels’ Various Artists Moneybagg Yo performance was cut short on the telecast, reports variety.com. “It’s always exciting to see how utterly horrible the VMAs will be. They really delivered so far this year,” Levine tweeted on Sunday, using the hashtag “holy f-” in all caps. He added: “Julia Michaels gets cut off while she’s singing and Lorde gets to not sing her whole 4:44 Descendants 2 song.” Lorde performed an interpretive JAY-Z Soundtrack dance during the awards to the tune of her song “Homemade dynamite”, after tweeting earlier in the evening that she has the flu “so bad I needed an IV”. (IANS) hristopher Nolan is set to show his World War II epic DunkirkC in the birthplace of Imax, Toronto’s Ontario Place Cinesphere, during the Toronto Film Festival. Hart urges donations As the Hollywood director looks to generate Oscar buzz for The Project DAMN. Dunkirk and its various craftsmen, for hurricane victims including cinematographer Hoyte Lindsay Ell Kendrick Lamar Los Angeles van Hoytema, Nolan will screen the ctor Kevin Hart has urged celebrities to donate towards movie in the pristine 70mm Imax helping victims of Hurricane Harvey. format at the Cinesphere, the giant Due to the hurricane, more than 30,000 people have been forced to screen exhibitor’s first permanent Atake refuge in emergency shelters, including some that had opened in cities far theatre on the city’s waterfront, inland, like Dallas, more than 200 miles from Houston. which opened in 1971. The “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” actor has donated a large amount of Dunkirk, which was shot almost — one of resilience against all odds, whose wide, high-resolution format Johanna Braddy money to the Red Cross to help those affected by the storm and asked celebrities entirely with Imax cameras, will ordinary people surviving amidst was used to display Hollywood like Drake, Usher, Ludacris and Chris Brown to do the same, reports aceshowbiz. be introduced by TIFF director chaos. Christopher Nolan captures classics like Ben Hur, The Sound of August 30, 1987 com. and CEO Piers Handling, and this seminal moment in history Music and Lawrence of Arabia. The Hart took to Instagram to say that he “will be calling out celebs daily”. Nolan will stick around after the with an artist’s eye,” Handling said format has had limited use since “Okay, my Harvey Hurricane donation site is now live and set up. 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Rohingya people find refuge at Kutupalong refugee camp near Thousands the town of Ukhia in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district of Rohingyas stranded on B’desh border Cox’s Bazar ‘Very grave risk’ girl named Marium t least 6,000 Rohingya civilians The UN rights chief was separated from her fleeing renewed violence in said decades of Myanmar’s Rohingya parents. AMyanmar are stranded near the “systematic” abuses More than 3,000 Rohingya refugees have entered Bangladesh since Friday, according to UN refugee agency “I went to the toilet border with Bangladesh which against the Rohingya, when the (border) is blocking their entry, a senior who are reviled in 60km guards drove away my Bangladeshi official said Tuesday, as Myanmar with most parents. Where shall I the United Nations urged Dhaka to refused citizenship, DHAKA find them now?” the let them in. were largely to blame young girl said in tears. Bangladesh has barred thousands for the spiralling INDIA On Monday of members of the stateless Muslim violence and insisted Bangladeshi authorities minority from entering the country authorities could proposed joint military since Friday, when fresh fighting have prevented the operations with broke out between Myanmar’s bloodshed. RAKHINE STATE Myanmar against security forces and Rohingya Zeid Ra’ad Al Rohingya militants BANGLADESH Home to most of the militants in neighbouring Rakhine Hussein said in 1.2 million Muslim fighting in Rakhine, state leaving at least 110 people dead. a statement the Rohingya hoping to stem the flow The UN refugee agency has said “deplorable” violence Ukhia of displaced. Hundreds some 5,200 people have managed “was predicted and Around 400,000 Rohingya Buddhist-majority The militants say of families Myanmar see the Rohingya to cross into Bangladesh in the past could have been already live in coastal areas in camps they are fighting to near the border before the as illegal Bangladeshi three days. prevented”. immigrants protect the persecuted But the majority have been “Decades of recent influx roughly one million- Cox's Bazar The Rohingya are denied stopped at the border despite heavy persistent and citizenship and face strong Rohingya fighting in nearby villages, even systematic human Thousands of and accuse the state Rohingya in restrictions on movement coming under fire on Saturday as rights violations... Fresh fighting raging since and work and ethnic Rakhine makeshi Friday when militants staged they huddled along the “zero line” have almost certainly settlements, coordinated ambushes against Buthidaung Buddhists of trying which marks the northernmost part contributed to the refugee camps security forces, more than Maungdaw to force them from of the border. nurturing of violent 100 killed, including around Attack on police posts Myanmar. “Around 6,000 Myanmar nationals extremism, with 80 militants October 9, 2016 The Rohingya are not have gathered on the border and are everyone ultimately BAY OF recognised as an ethnic BENGAL Sittwe trying to enter Bangladesh,” a senior losing,” Zeid said. group, which would be Border Guard Bangladesh official In a separate RAKHINE protected by law, but said, referring to the Rohingya. statement the UN’s are instead branded The official said the situation across refugee agency said Teknaf ‘Bengalis’ -- code for Hundreds the border, which is demarcated in barring entry to the of families illegal migrants from parts by narrow stretches of the Naf fleeing Rohingya posed in camps MYANMAR Bangladesh. River, was “still volatile”. a “very grave risk” to Their ability to “Last night we heard heavy gunfire their lives, reinforcing Ongoing violence move, work and receive by automatic weapons in phases and a message from UN basic services is tightly saw smoke billowing from burnt Secretary-General Myanmar military UN investigators believe UN estimates controlled. villages across the border,” he said. Antonio Guterres who launched a security hundreds may have 420,000 Rohingya Speaking to Another border guard official called on Bangladesh crackdown in north died in the crackdown, refugees around the region ambassadors in estimated the number of Rohingya in to step up assistance of Rakhine, to hunt escapees have alleged and over 120,000 trapped Yangon, Myanmar’s limbo could exceed 10,000, as many to escaping civilians, militants behind deadly rape, arson, murder in displacement camps Home Affairs Minister were believed to be hiding in hills in particular the raids on police posts and torture at the since sectarian violence Kyaw Swe, repeated the and forests to escape nearby violence. wounded. in Oct 2016 hands of security forces erupted in 2012 official line: “There are But border guards have been Instead nearly 500 no Rohingya.” ordered not to let them cross. Rohingya have been The recent attacks by “How can I deny shelter to (a) detained and returned Source : UNHCR/IOM militants are because newborn who is dying from cold?” trying to cross the “Bengali people... tried said the border guard, who asked to border since Monday, to occupy lands” in remain anonymous. according to Shariful Islam Jamaddar, Some Rohingya have made it the shelter has since been torn down. Rakhine. With around 400,000 Rohingya a deputy border guard commander. just inside Bangladeshi territory, “The border guards let us take Last week a commission headed by already living in squalid camps Border guards have been driving momentarily safe from violence but shelter here but I don’t know now former UN chief Kofi Annan called in Bangladesh, the government Rohingya who have managed to unable to move onwards to shelter. what I will do with my son,” he told for Myanmar to find a pathway to has instructed its border guards cross into Bangladesh back across Mohammad Ismail had taken AFP, gesturing to the shivering boy. citizenship for the Rohingya and to prevent another influx at all the border several times a day, a shelter from the rain under a plastic Amid the turbulence and monsoon ease suffocating controls, or risk costs. reporter said. sheet erected by border guards, but downpours, an 11-year-old Rohingya inflaming religious hatreds. (AFP) Wednesday, August 30, 2017 z 19 #PollToday Marcos kin offer gold, assets to Philippines: Duterte Manila family into US exile. Fighting hilippine President The government Rodrigo Duterte said announced last month that Pyesterday the heirs of late Duterte, a Marcos ally, Do you think Bangladesh dictator Ferdinand Marcos may abolish a government should open its borders had offered to return to the agency that has recovered to the Rohingya Muslims government some of the some 170 billion pesos ($3.4 ‘Islamist who are seeking refuge? family’s disputed wealth, billion) from Marcos and his including “a few gold bars”. family. Yes No Cant Say Marcos and his wife Imelda But Duterte said in a were accused of plundering speech to government about $10 billion from state officials: “They (the Marcos coffers in 20 years in power. family) told me they’ll open terror’ A bloodless “People Power” everything, and probably uprising in 1986 chased the return what is uncovered.”
“A dictatorship (Maduro’s government in Venezuela) is trying to survive at an Heavy rain, flooding paralyse top unprecedented humanitar- ian cost, even though the India’s financial hub resources of the country French President Emmanuel Macron remain significant,” addresses French ambassadors during Emmanuel Macron, the annual gathering of French diplo- French President priority matic corps at the Elysee Palace in Paris
Paris Since early 2015, France groups like Islamic State in Russia says Zapad-2017 ighting “Islamist has suffered a series of terror early 2018, he added. terrorism” is France’s attacks that have claimed drills ‘purely defensive’ Ftop foreign policy priority, more than 230 lives, making it ‘No alternative’ President Emmanuel Macron the country worst affected in The 39-year-old leader said yesterday, vowing to western Europe. also insisted there was no make his country a leading Macron, who took power alternative to the 2015 nuclear power in an unstable, in May on a promise to deal with Iran, which has Indians wade through a flooded street during heavy rain increasingly polarised world. boost France’s international been fiercely opposed by US showers in Mumbai “Providing security for our standing, said he would work President Donald Trump. citizens means that the fight with the various powerbrokers “There is no alternative to Mumbai the region’s worst monsoon against Islamist terrorism is in the Middle East -- including the non-proliferation agenda. Russia dismissed Western eavy rain brought disaster in recent years. our first priority,” Macron arch-rivals Iran and Saudi It enables a constructive and concerns over its military HIndia’s financial capital As the meteorological told some 200 French Arabia -- to try eradicate the demanding relationship with exercises with Belarus next Mumbai to a virtual standstill department warned that the diplomats gathered in Paris. jihadist threat. Iran,” he said. month, calling them “purely yesterday, flooding streets, Mumbai rains would continue “There’s no place for “Some have chosen (their Faced with dismal approval defensive”. causing transport chaos and for the next 24 hours many naivete, nor for fear of Islam camp). It’s a mistake. The ratings less than four months prompting warnings to stay offices sent staff home early, that confuses Islamism and strength of our diplomacy is into his term, Macron was Third Indian train indoors. fearing a repeat of 2005 floods Islamic,” he said, adding that to speak to all sides,” he said. looking to burnish his foreign derails in 10 days Dozens of flights and local that killed more than 1,000 assuring the security of the France will host a policy credentials with the train services were cancelled as people. An express train derailed in French was the “raison d’etre” conference on cutting off speech, which is a fixture on rains lashed the coastal city of “I haven’t been able to India yesterday, the third of the country’s diplomacy. sources of funding for terror France’s political calendar. (AFP) nearly 20 million people. travel and had to cancel all my accident to hit the country’s Floods have killed more plans,” said researcher Rajesh ageing railways in 10 days. than 1,000 people in India, Prabhakar, who was stranded Nepal and Bangladesh in on the outskirts of the city NASA’s Johnson Space Center Danish sub scanned for recent weeks and forced after flooding forced the clues to journalist’s millions from their homes in cancellation of rail services. in Houston closed amid flood death Copenhagen police were Los Angeles scanning an inventor’s home- he U.S. National made submarine for possible Suicide bomber kills five TAeronautics and Space hidden rooms as they inves- Administration (NASA)’s tigate the death of a Swedish in Kabul bank blast Johnson Space Center (JSC) journalist. in Houston remained closed Kabul security forces personnel and on Monday to all but mission- suicide bomber blew government employees. critical staff, due to heavy Dortmund bus bomber Ahimself up outside a “The latest report shows rainfall caused by Hurricane could face 28 counts of bank in the Afghan capital five, including a guard, were Harvey, according to the space Kabul yesterday, days ahead killed and eight civilians agency. attempted murder of the Eid holiday, killing five were wounded in today’s German prosectors revealed But the Mission Control people and injuring several terrorist attack,” said interior they are seeking 28 counts continued operations, the others in an attack claimed ministry spokesman Najib of attempted murder against agency added. by the Taliban. Danish. Sergej W., who is accused “While the vast majority of Flight Control Room 1 at Johnson Space Center (file image) It was the latest in a The Taliban later claimed of the April 11 bomb attack our workforce is safe, many remain closed on Tuesday. The “Oh boy - looks like a ton series of deadly attacks to responsibility on social on the Borussia Dortmund have experienced severe flood JSC Emergency Management of rain is about to unload. hit the city and comes three media for the bombing. team bus. damage, are without power and said: “Center Closure Includes Here’s a prayer for family, months after a massive truck The blast happened may need other assistance,” all Sites.” friends & everyone in For more, catch us bomb ripped through the Tuesday morning at a time JSC Director Ellen Ochoa, a However, the Mission #HurricaneHarvey’s path--stay online at: same area, killing about 150 when many officials were former astronaut, said in a post Control Center is “operational safe,” astronaut Jack Fischer, people. expected to be collecting on Monday. and fully capable of supporting who is currently in the ISS, www.newsofbahrain.com The bomb went off outside their salaries ahead of The JSC in Houston has the International Space posted photos of the storm /nobonline the Kabul Bank, which this week’s Eid al-Adha been closed to all non-critical Station (ISS) from Houston,” when he orbited over hurricane /newsofbahrain usually pays the salaries of holiday. staff from Sunday and will according to NASA. Harvey. (Xinhua) 20 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Wednesday, August 30, 2017 21 Futsal League: KFH one of the Hope leads Windies golden sponsors UAE boosts DT News Network Manama H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, First Deputy HPresident of the Supreme Council World Cup hopes for Youth and Sports and Honorary Leeds hundred of the match after his first- when England captain Joe Root SCOREBOARD tohai Hope led the Weststunning innings 147. The 23-year-old Hope declared his side’s second innings win President of Bahrain Sports Federation for Disabilities expressed SIndies to an astonishing had not made a hundred in any of his on 490 for eight late on Monday’s England 1st Innings 258 (B Stokes 100, J Root 59; S his appreciation to Kuwait Finance five-wicket win over previous 11 Test matches. fourth day. Gabriel 4-51, K Roach 4-71) House (KFH) for offering support England in the second Test Victory gave West Indies their But after resuming on five without West Indies 1st Innings 427 (S Hope 147, K Brathwaite and golden sponsorship of the Fifth yesterday as he became first Test match win in England since loss, the West Indies scored more 134; J Anderson 5-76) Edition of Khalid bin Hamad Futsal the first batsman to 2000 and saw them level the three- than 300 runs on the last day at England 2nd Innings 490-8 dec (M Ali 84, J Root 72, C League for Youth Centres, People score hundreds in match series at 1-1 after they suffered Root’s Yorkshire home ground. Woakes 61 no, D Malan 61, B Stokes 58, M Stoneman with Disabilities and Girls. both innings of a a humiliating innings and 209-run Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite (95) 52; R Chase 3-86) The event is being held under first-class match at defeat inside three days in the first shared a stand of 144 after they had West Indies 2nd Innings (overnight 5-0, target 322) the Ministry of Youth and Sports Headingley. Test at Edgbaston. put on 246 in the first innings, when K. Brathwaite c Stokes b Ali 95 Affairs and the Media Office of KFH CEO Abdul Hakeem Al Khayat The West Indies, It was also, excluding fixtures Brathwaite made 134. K. Powell c Stokes b Broad 23 Shaikh Khalid under the slogan equipment to the all the parties that set 322 to win, against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, Hope, the first West Indies K. Hope run out (Broad) 0 #Generations_Meeting, the league are participating in the league. finished on 322 just the West Indies’ fourth Test batsman to score hundreds in both S. Hope not out 118 was launched on July 24 and Also during the league, Lulwa for five with Hope win away from home in innings of a Test in England since R. Chase c sub (Crane) b Woakes 30 will continue to September 14. It Mohammed Ashoor, Health making 118 not 8 8 matches spanning Gordon Greenidge at Old Trafford J. Blackwood st Bairstow b Ali 41 includes 59 teams that represent Education Supervisor at the out -- his second 20 years. in 1976, hit the winning runs with S. Dowrich not out 0 youth centres in Bahrain, local Ministry of Interior presents daily There seemed two off Chris Woakes as the West Extras (b4, lb9, w1, nb1) 15 clubs, people with disabilities and lectures on how to deal with injuries little danger of Indies won with 28 balls to spare. Total (5 wkts, 91.2 overs, 393 mins) 322 girls’ teams for the first time. and emergencies. a West Indies win (AFP) Shaikh Khalid thanked KFH’s for She gives medical and first aid its generous support to the league. advice and instructions to the Meanwhile, Minister of Sports players and administrators of the Hisham bin Mohammed Al participating teams on the sidelines Warner, Lyon put Aussies Jowder received Abdul-Hakeem of the league and focuses on the Al-Khayat, CEO of KFH, in the common and dangerous tongue presence of Omar Abdulaziz swallowing injuries which could back on track Bukamal the Head of the Media lead to fatal results. Office of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Ashoor stresses that calmness and Dhaka claimed 6-82 to dismiss off Mehedi and walked. Hamad Al Khalifa and discussed focus is important to save the life of avid Warner scored an Bangladesh for a modest 221 in But he was called back the different activities of Khalid the injured and provide first-aid on Dunbeaten half-century their second innings and give after replays showed his bin Hamad Futsal League. the field. to steady Australia as they Australia a scent of victory. feet had dragged slightly Meanwhile, Ibrahim Al Boori, The organising committee also chased a challenging Bangladesh looked confident behind the crease as Head of the Equipment Committee displays Ashoor’s advices and victory target in the first when spinner Mehedi Hasan wicketkeeper Mushfiqur of the League said it is concerned instructions on the large screens in Test against Bangladesh trapped Matt Renshaw leg- Rahim broke the stumps. UAE’s midfielder Tareq Ahmed (R) vies for the ball with Saudi’s defender Mansoor Al-Harbi (L) in Dhaka yesterday. before for five and Usman Smith was dropped about providing the necessary the venue of the league. West Indies’ Warner, who Khawaja hoisted a catch to again by Imrul Kayes off Shai Hope remained Taijul Islam at square leg off Mehedi on three. He Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates Al-Ain was all the more remarkable Saudis had a golden opportunity to reacts after unbeaten on Shakib al Hasan in the next went on to score 25 he UAE maintained their hopes because they bounced back within go ahead once again, but captain winning of qualifying for the 2018 World a minute after being a goal down to Osama Hawsawi’s powerful header 75, scored the over. Australia, teetering on not out and put on an CupT in Russia with a shock 2-1 victory stun the powerful Saudis. thudded against the crossbar. bulk of the runs 28-2, nearly lost another wicket undefeated 81 with Shaikh Khalid as the visitors when skipper Steve Smith Warner for the third at home against regional giants Saudi The hosts had conceded a penalty But with the match just an hour Arabia yesterday. when Mohamed Fawzi fouled Nawal old, Ahmed Khalil completed advanced appeared to have been stumped wicket. It was only the fourth win in al-Abid in the penalty area and a remarkable UAE revival with a to 109-2 at Warner, who nine matches for the Emiratis, who Al-Abid himself slotted the ball home stunning shot from well outside the mourns death of stumps on faced 96 balls and took their tally to 13 points from with a left-footed shot to put the box which flew to the top left corner the third BRIEF SCORE hit 11 fours and a day, still six, also had his nine matches to be placed fourth in Saudis ahead in the 20th minute. of the net, beating Saudi Arabia Australia 217 and 109 for needing share of luck when Group B in the final round of Asian But barely had the Saudi goalkeeper Abdulla al-Mayouf all 2 (Warner 75*, Smith 25*) Bahraini Horseman another 156 he was dropped b y qualifying. celebrations died down when the ends up. need another 156 runs to for victory. Soumya Sarkar on 14 Japan top the standings with home side struck for the equalizer. The UAE lost Mahmoud Khamis DT News Network beat Bangladesh 260 and Nathan off Shakib. (AFP) 17 points with Saudi Arabia and A Tariq Ahmed cross found Ali in injury time after he received a Manama 221 (Tamim 78, Lyon 6-82) Australia on 16 each, meaning all Mabkhout and the UAE star made second booking, but managed to H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Lyon earlier the top four teams in the group are no mistake with a right-footed shot hold onto their lead to keep their HKhalifa, First Deputy President in with a chance of clinching the two from the centre of the box into the chances alive when they take on Iraq of the Supreme Council for Youth Australian cricketer David Warner plays a shot automatic spots for next year’s finals. bottom corner. on September 5 in their last match. and Sports and President of Bahrain The UAE’s victory yesterday in Immediately after half-time, the (AFP) Athletic Federation has expressed his sadness and offered condolence on the sad demise of veteran 30 percent of athletes at 2011 worlds admitted Bahraini Horseman Mohammed Berlin Harvard Medical School in 2011, regular testing. total transparency. Ghazwan. t least 30 percent of but legal wranglings meant the The team from the German “The figures are clear. Olympic Academy courses held Shaikh Khalid said that Bahrain Athose who competed report was only recently made university say their findings were “Aside from the fact that I know has lost one of its leading sons and at the 2011 IAAF World public. delayed for so long due to talks the questions the researchers DT News Network sports clubs attended these Saudi Arabia as well as the Ahmed Hafed and Adel athletes, who contributed to its Championships admitted The study, commissioned by between WADA and athletics’ asked and how robust the data Manama courses, which were presented sports media, noting the Al Asfoor managed the development and enriched horse to having used banned the World Anti-Doping Agency governing body, the IAAF, is, the results have a terrifying he Bahrain Olympic as part of an agreement positive response it received fourth course in the city of riding and equestrian sports. He substances during their (WADA), calculates that at least as to how the study should be value.” Committee’s Olympic between the academy and the from participating coaches. Ha’il, while the fifth was recalled the achievements of the careers, according to a 30 percent of the athletes at the published. When the research team asked AcademyT successfully Saudi Institute for Leadership According to Taha, the first conducted by Nabeel Taha deceased and his noteworthy Mohammed Ghazwan report. world championships six years “I have long demanded that the same questions to athletes at hosted five of seven courses Development. three courses were held in the and Mahmood Yateem. contributions to the sport, adding Shaikh Khalid said he will always The research was carried ago were doping, but admits the this study be published,” German the 2011 Pan-Arab Games held in across different locations in Academy director Nabeel Eastern Province, Riyadh and The timetable and that he had a positive impact on the be remembered as a prominent out by Germany’s real figure could be even higher. athletics federation president Qatar, the figure was even higher Saudi Arabia recently. Taha said these courses Al Qaseem, where sessions venues for the remaining sport and spared no effort to develop figure in the world of Bahraini University of Only 0.5 percent of those who Clemens Prokop said subsidiary at 45 percent. More than 5,000 More than 170 coaches created good feedback were presented by academy two courses are yet to be equestrian sports and promote it equestrian sports considering his Tuebingen competed at the 2011 worlds SID. “In the anti-doping battle, athletes competed at the two from Saudi Arabia’s national among the sports family in instructor Dr Husain Jaffer. determined. among the Bahraini youth. contributions to the sport. and America’s in Daegu, South Korea, failed there can only be one guideline: events. (AFP) SPORTS Wednesday, August 30, 2017 21 Hope leads Windies
Leeds hundred of the match after his first- when England captain Joe Root tohai Hope led the Weststunning innings 147. The 23-year-old Hope declared his side’s second innings SCOREBOARD win SIndies to an astonishing had not made a hundred in any of his on 490 for eight late on Monday’s England 1st Innings 258 (B Stokes 100, J Root 59; S five-wicket win over previous 11 Test matches. fourth day. Gabriel 4-51, K Roach 4-71) England in the second Test Victory gave West Indies their But after resuming on five without West Indies 1st Innings 427 (S Hope 147, K Brathwaite yesterday as he became first Test match win in England since loss, the West Indies scored more 134; J Anderson 5-76) the first batsman to 2000 and saw them level the three- than 300 runs on the last day at England 2nd Innings 490-8 dec (M Ali 84, J Root 72, C score hundreds in match series at 1-1 after they suffered Root’s Yorkshire home ground. Woakes 61 no, D Malan 61, B Stokes 58, M Stoneman both innings of a a humiliating innings and 209-run Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite (95) 52; R Chase 3-86) first-class match at defeat inside three days in the first shared a stand of 144 after they had West Indies 2nd Innings (overnight 5-0, target 322) Headingley. Test at Edgbaston. put on 246 in the first innings, when K. Brathwaite c Stokes b Ali 95 The West Indies, It was also, excluding fixtures Brathwaite made 134. K. Powell c Stokes b Broad 23 set 322 to win, against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, Hope, the first West Indies K. Hope run out (Broad) 0 finished on 322 just the West Indies’ fourth Test batsman to score hundreds in both S. Hope not out 118 for five with Hope win away from home in innings of a Test in England since R. Chase c sub (Crane) b Woakes 30 making 118 not 8 8 matches spanning Gordon Greenidge at Old Trafford J. Blackwood st Bairstow b Ali 41 out -- his second 20 years. in 1976, hit the winning runs with S. Dowrich not out 0 There seemed two off Chris Woakes as the West Extras (b4, lb9, w1, nb1) 15 little danger of Indies won with 28 balls to spare. Total (5 wkts, 91.2 overs, 393 mins) 322 a West Indies win (AFP) Warner, Lyon put Aussies back on track Dhaka claimed 6-82 to dismiss off Mehedi and walked. avid Warner scored an Bangladesh for a modest 221 in But he was called back unbeaten half-century their second innings and give after replays showed his Dto steady Australia as they Australia a scent of victory. feet had dragged slightly chased a challenging Bangladesh looked confident behind the crease as victory target in the first when spinner Mehedi Hasan wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Test against Bangladesh trapped Matt Renshaw leg- Rahim broke the stumps. in Dhaka yesterday. before for five and Usman Smith was dropped West Indies’ Warner, who Khawaja hoisted a catch to again by Imrul Kayes off Shai Hope remained Taijul Islam at square leg off Mehedi on three. He reacts after unbeaten on Shakib al Hasan in the next went on to score 25 winning 75, scored the over. Australia, teetering on not out and put on an bulk of the runs 28-2, nearly lost another wicket undefeated 81 with as the visitors when skipper Steve Smith Warner for the third advanced appeared to have been stumped wicket. to 109-2 at Warner, who stumps on faced 96 balls and the third BRIEF SCORE hit 11 fours and a day, still six, also had his Australia 217 and 109 for needing share of luck when 2 (Warner 75*, Smith 25*) another 156 he was dropped b y need another 156 runs to for victory. Soumya Sarkar on 14 beat Bangladesh 260 and Nathan off Shakib. (AFP) 221 (Tamim 78, Lyon 6-82) Lyon earlier
Australian cricketer David Warner plays a shot 30 percent of athletes at 2011 worlds admitted Berlin Harvard Medical School in 2011, regular testing. total transparency. t least 30 percent of but legal wranglings meant the The team from the German “The figures are clear. those who competed report was only recently made university say their findings were “Aside from the fact that I know atA the 2011 IAAF World public. delayed for so long due to talks the questions the researchers Championships admitted The study, commissioned by between WADA and athletics’ asked and how robust the data to having used banned the World Anti-Doping Agency governing body, the IAAF, is, the results have a terrifying substances during their (WADA), calculates that at least as to how the study should be value.” careers, according to a 30 percent of the athletes at the published. When the research team asked report. world championships six years “I have long demanded that the same questions to athletes at The research was carried ago were doping, but admits the this study be published,” German the 2011 Pan-Arab Games held in out by Germany’s real figure could be even higher. athletics federation president Qatar, the figure was even higher University of Only 0.5 percent of those who Clemens Prokop said subsidiary at 45 percent. More than 5,000 Tuebingen competed at the 2011 worlds SID. “In the anti-doping battle, athletes competed at the two and America’s in Daegu, South Korea, failed there can only be one guideline: events. (AFP) 22 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 SPORTS Froome retains red jersey Liverpool agree record Trentin clinches deal to sign Keita London uinea
Ginternational Vuelta 10th stage midfielder Naby Keita will join Alhama de Murcia, Spain was a fourth stage success for Premier League talian Matteo Trentin won his team with Quickstep’s Yves giants Liverpool yesterday’s 10th stage of the Lampaert taking the second next year after VueltaI a Espana, with Britain’s stage and teammate Julian the English Chris Froome retaining the Alaphilippe the eighth. outfit agreed a leader’s red jersey. Today’s 197.5km 11th stage is reported club Quickstep rider Trentin, who the first major test in record deal of won the fourth stage, pulled the mountains £48 million clear of a 15-strong breakaway with a summit ($62m, 51.9m group to comfortably deny finish at euros) with Spain’s Jose Joaquin Rojas in Calar Alto in German side the dash for the line. Andalusia and RB Leipzig. Another local hope, Jaime two category- Liverpool Roson, took third at the end one climbs in will also Naby Keita of the 164.8km ride from the opening reportedly pay Caravaca to Alhama de Murcia. 60km. (AFP) an undisclosed statement. summer, when I will become Nicolas Roche had a premium for “The Reds have agreed a part of a project that excites productive day amongst the the 22-year-old, deal with the German club me greatly,” Keita told the favourites for outright victory. who scored eight and the midfielder that will Liverpool website. The Irish rider, who is placed goals in 31 league see the 22-year-old move “My commitment to RBL third overall, moved to within appearances to Anfield on July 1, 2018 remains absolute for the 36 seconds of Froome in the last term to help following the conclusion of remainder of my time at the general classification after the Leipzig finish the current season.” club. I have given my all BMC man’s decisive move on runners-up in the Keita said his present side every time I have worn the the descent to the finish. title race. remained his immediate shirt -– that will be the case Colombia’s Esteban Chaves “Liverpool Football priority but he was delighted until the final whistle, in my is second, also 36sec adrift of Club can confirm to be joining such a historic final appearance. the Briton who is aiming to they have reached an club. “Having my future become only the third man agreement with RB “I am delighted that an resolved means I can now in history to add the Leipzig for the future agreement has been reached focus on helping RBL Spanish cycling blue transfer of Naby Keita,” which will allow me to join achieve great things this riband event to read the Liverpool Liverpool Football Club next season.” (AFP) Sky’s British cyclist Chris Froome Tour de France victory in the RESULTS same year. Italian Grand Prix Driver standings Trentin, Monza Sept 3 Race 13 out of 20 Vuelta a Espana stage 10 result in possession 1. Matteo Trentin (ITA/QSF) 174.0 km in 3h of the green 4 175 34min 56sec points jersey, said 185 5 2. Jose Joaquin Rojas Gils (SPA/MOV) at 0:01 he had targeted a 260 6 3.Jaime Roson Garcia (SPA/RGA) 0:19 305 win on this stage. 8 Sebastian Vettel - Ferrari 4. Janse van Rensburg(RSA/DD) 0:21 “I really wanted 220 5. Alexandre Geniez (FRA/LM) 0:56 3 180 Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes this victory, I’ve 120 213 4 340 6. Marc Soler (SPA/MOV) 0:59 been thinking 300 200 Valtteri Bottas - Mercedes 7. Luis León Sánchez (SPA/APT) 02:22 about this stage 325 8 8 8 5 179 8. Alessandro De Marchi (ITA/BMC) s.t Daniel Ricciardo - Red Bull for a long time 132 Overall standings because the climb 2 8 7 1. Chris Froome (GBR/Sky) 40hr 12min 44sec 6 Teams was tricky but 90 350 290 2. Esteban Chaves (COL/ORI) at 0:36 consistent, it was 220 Mercedes 392 3. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 1:05 a climb I could kph x Gear Start/Finish Ferrari 348 4. Vincenzo Nibali (ITA/BAH) 1:17 handle.” 5. Tejay Van Garderen (USA/BMC) 1:27 Red Bull 199 While this was 53 Laps Lap record: 1 min. 21.046 6. David de la Cruz (SPA/QSF): 01:30 Trentin’s second 53 = 306.720 km Quick-Step Floors of 5.793 km Rubens Barrichello (2004) Claro Force India 103 7. Fabio Aru (ITA/APT): 01:33 win of the race, it 8. Michael Woods (CAN/CD) 01:52 Team’s Italian cyclist Source: Formula1.com Matteo Trentin Schumacher Jnr eyes F1 career Berlin Francorchamps track to my knowledge, improve as a race weekend as perfect as ichael Schumacher’s commemorate the seven-time a driver, but also as a team possible on and off the track,” teenage son wants to champion’s first Formula One member.” he said. Mfollow in his father’s footsteps win 25 years ago. He plans to spend two “Everyone has to know into Formula One following “Of course, Formula One more years in Formula Three, that for themselves, it’s not his demonstration laps before is my goal, but first I want to where he races for Italian something you can be pushed Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. be a complete driver before outfit Prema Powerteam, then into.” Mick Schumacher, 18, I race,” Schumacher Jnr a further two years in Formula Michael Schumacher has is currently competing told German daily Bild on Two before moving up. not been seen in public since in Formula Three, but Tuesday. “At the end of the day, the suffering serious head injuries drove his father’s Benetton “I would like to continue most important thing is to in a skiing accident in 2013. B194 car round the Spa- working on myself, deepen get everything that is part of (AFP) Mick Schumacher SPORTS Wednesday, August 30, 2017 23 Sharapova makes
triumphantNew York injury, swatted 60 winners with 64 timesreturn erratic and other moments break points in the match while ormer world number unforced errors, setting the tempo spectacular, with screams and fist Halep won 4 of 10 and produced one Maria Sharapova and baffling Halep at times in a pumps. She was energetic even at only 15 winners against 14 unforced madeF a triumphant return tension-packed thriller at Arthur rest, closing her eyes and bouncing errors. to Grand Slam competition Ashe Stadium. her legs as she sat between sets. It was Sharapova’s first Grand Monday after a 15-month “This girl has a lot of grit,” After the final point, Sharapova Slam match since a quarter-final doping ban, outlasting Sharapova said of herself. “And she’s dropped to her knees in tears as loss to Serena Williams in last year’s second-ranked Simona not going anywhere.” a replay appeal showed what she Australian Open. Halep 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at Sharapova, who tested positive for already knew. Sharapova, ranked 146th, the US Open. meldonium at last year’s Australian She later battled back tears as she returned in April but the French The 30-year-old Open, improved to 7-0 in her all- blew kisses to spectators, sobbed at Open snubbed Sharapova for a Russian, who had time rivalry with Halep, extending times and mouthed “Thank you” to wildcard entry and she missed only one hardcourt her mastery over the 25-year-old fans that were devoted throughout Wimbledon tuneup match Romanian. the two hour and 45 minute drama. with a due to a “I just thought this was another “You never know what you’re thigh nagging day, another opportunity, another going to feel until you win that injury. forearm match but this was so much more,” match point,” she said. “It was so (AFP) Sharapova said. worth it.” “You sometimes wonder why you Sharapova advanced to a put in all the work and this is exactly second-round matchup against why.” Hungarian Timea Babos, An emotional Sharapova whom she has never played. punctuated her shotmaking, at Sharapova won only 5 of 22
US Open cancels bulk Osaka of matches stuns defending due to rain champion Kerber New York New York teady rain prompted US Open apanese teenager Naomi Osaka sent defending officials to cancel 44 singles matches champion Angelique Kerber crashing out of andS postpone completion of 11 others Jthe US Open first round on Tuesday, bringing under way when showers halted play a rare bright spot to a rain-lashed day at yesterday on the New York hardcourts. Flushing Meadows. As players ran for cover Reigning French Open champion Jelena off the outside courts, Osaka’s big-hitting game Ostapenko’s first-round match against and love of the big occasion thrived under the Spain’s Lara Arruabarrena was under roof of the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. consideration to be moved under the roof The world number 46, born in Japan to a at Arthur Ashe Stadium for completion. Haitian father and Japanese mother, won 6-3, The Latvian 12th seed led the Spaniard 6-1 as sixth seed Kerber became the first US 6-2, 1-6, 3-1 when rain halted their match. Open women’s defending champion to lose in A US Open statement said weather the first round since Svetlana Kuznetsova in forecasts predicted “continuous rain 2005. Osaka, who surrendered a 5-1 third set throughout the remainder of the day,” lead on the same court in losing to Madison Naomi Osaka celebrates defeating prompting the wipeouts of outer court Keys 12 months ago, fired 22 winners as Angelique Kerber of Germany matches. Kerber went tumbling out of the world’s top Still on the schedule were night 10 as well as the tournament. matches sending 19-time Grand Slam “At 4-1, I was hoping I don’t do what champion Roger Federer of Switzerland I did last year,” said the 19-year-old against US teen Frances Tiafoe and Osaka, who admitted suffering a brief Results Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates US 15th seed Madison Keys against flashback to her tearful loss to Keys. Results from day 2 Belgium’s Elise Mertens. “So that helped me focus and Women World number one Rafael Nadal’s concentrate, which I needed as 1st rd first-round match against Serbian Angelique gets everything back.” Karolina Pliskova (CZE x1) bt Magda Linette (POL) 6-2, 6-1 Dusan Lajovic was in the first set on Osaka will face either Sweden’s Barbora Strycova (CZE x23) bt Misaki Doi (JPN) 6-1, 6-3 Ashe when the decision was made Rebecca Peterson or Denisa Allertova Sorana Cirstea (ROM) bt Lesley Kerkhove (NED) 6-1, 6-3 to end outer court play for the day. of the Czech Republic for a place in the Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) bt Lesya Tsurenko (UKR x28) 6-3, 6-1 (AFP) last 32. (AFP)
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