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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Qatar to continue US Independence Day supporting Egypt Emir sends greetings to interim president Mansour DOHA: Qatar will remain sup- against the Islamist movement he had been trying to flee the portive of Egypt as a leader and after the army ousted the first country. Prosecutors also ordered pioneer in the Arab and Islamic democratically elected president the arrest of his influential dep- world, a Foreign Ministry Mohammed Mursi. uty Khairat El Shater after both source said yesterday. An Islamist coalition led by were charged with inciting vio- The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim the Brotherhood called on people lence against protesters outside bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable across the nation to protest in a the Brotherhood’s headquarters of congratulations to the head “Friday of Rejection” after prayers. in Cairo that was attacked on of the Supreme Constitutional Mansour used his inaugura- Sunday night. Court, Adly Mansour, who took tion to hold out an olive branch to At least 23 people have been oath as interim president. the Brotherhood, Mursi’s power killed in street clashes since Qatar’s policy has always been base. “The Muslim Brotherhood Mursi’s overthrow. TV stations to support the will of the Egyptian are part of this people and are sympathetic to Mursi were taken people, Qatar News Agency said, invited to participate in build- off air, and a newspaper affiliated citing the source. The source ing the nation as nobody will be with the Brotherhood said the praised the role of the Egyptian excluded, and if they respond to state-owned printing press had Volunteers arrive on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC yesterday. President Barack armed forces in defending the the invitation, they will be wel- refused to produce its Thursday Obama and the family will host members of the US armed services and their families to celebrate the 237th country and its security, stress- comed,” he said. But a senior edition. anniversary of the US Independence Day. See also page 8 ing the need to enhance cohesion Brotherhood official, however, Mursi was in military custody among all Egyptians to further said it would not work with “the and authorities opened an inves- their interests in accordance with usurper authorities”. Another tigation into accusations that he the gains of the revolution so that member said Mursi’s overthrow and 15 other Islamists insulted its objectives are achieved. would push other groups, though the judiciary. Ramadan likely to start on Tuesday The source said Qatar will not his own, to violent resistance. A technocratic interim govern- maintain its excellent fraternal ment will be formed, with a panel DOHA: A Jeddah-based association of astrono- new moon wouldn’t be sighted here as well. relations with Egypt and work BADIE ARRESTED for national reconciliation, and mers has said the first day of Ramadan would Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister and to strengthen them to serve the The Muslim Brotherhood’s the constitution will be reviewed. most likely be on Tuesday, but added that it could Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ahmed interests of both countries and supreme guide, Mohamed Badie, Mansour said fresh parliamentary be difficult to sight the new moon on Monday bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, announced that govern- their peoples. was arrested in the northern and presidential elections would evening. ment offices, including ministries, authorities and In Cairo, the leader of the city of Marsa Matrouh, near the be held, but did not specify when. The new moon will be visible only for two minutes other state agencies, will work from 9am until 2pm Muslim Brotherhood was arrested Libyan border, although security QNA & AGENCIES after the sunset on Monday so it may be difficult on weekdays during Ramadan. by security forces in a crackdown sources said they did not believe See also page 4 to sight it with the naked eye or with the help of Qatar News Agency reported that the Deputy binoculars, Dr Sharaf Al Safiani, said. The Deputy Premier had issued a circular announcing work- Khalfan stops tweets Chairman of Association of Astronomers told Saudi ing hours of the government sector during the holy daily Okaz: “Our calculation suggests that Tuesday month. The offices will remain open for five hours. about Brotherhood should be the first day of the fasting month.” The Ministry of Labour said on its website that The newspaper’s website reported yesterday that the job contract endorsement office of the Labour DOHA: Dubai police chief Dahi in the northern and central parts of the kingdom the Department at C Ring Road (Muntazah area) will Khalfan who became popular in new moon will disappear slightly before the sunset be open from 7.30pm until 11pm on weekdays dur- the Arab world by constantly on Monday so it will not be visible at all. ing Ramadan. taking a dig at the Muslim Dr Al Safiani didn’t talk about Qatar but since it The website didn’t mention morning work hours Brotherhood in Egypt on his is located north of Saudi Arabia it is most likely the of the department. THE PENINSULA Twitter account, said yester- day this was his last tweet as Mohammed Mursi and his regime had fallen. “Bye”, Khalfan tweeted crypti- cally and then wrote down that Qatari man dies of since the Brotherhood rule had GCC teams to keep ended he was closing his Twitter suspected MERS account. “I am stopping tweet- at British hospital ing now”. Khalfan who tweeted watch on Hezbollah in Arabic, had more than 466,000 followers and had tweeted over RIYADH: Senior Gulf Cooperation Council officials met in Riyadh DOHA: A Qatari man has died 28,000 messages, apparently yesterday to coordinate sanctions in the six member states against in a London hospital from sus- mostly about the Brotherhood. Lebanon’s Shia Hezbollah movement over its support to the Syria pected Middle East Respiratory He began pooh-poohing the regime. Syndrome (MERS), The Brotherhood on the Twitter during The meeting was “to develop mechanisms to monitor movements, Telegraph said yesterday. the Egyptian presidential election financial transactions and business operations of Hezbollah,” said The unnamed 49-year-old with in May and June 2012 and when Bahrain’s Deputy Interior Minister Khaled Al Absi. a history of visits to Saudi Arabia Mursi was elected, Khalfan said The GCC decided on June 10 to impose sanctions on Hezbollah, was admitted to the intensive care his victory was a clear indication targeting residency permits and its financial and business activities unit of Hamad General Hospital of the failure of the Egyptian revo- in reprisal for the group’s armed intervention in Syria. with serious illness on September lution. He said the Brotherhood Absi told reporters that two teams will be formed: One to “coordinate 3 last year and was transferred posed a danger to the GCC states with central banks” and the second to review “legal, administrative to the UK by air ambulance five politically and accused Mursi of and financial matters” linked to the sanctions. Last month’s measure days later. He was diagnosed as being close to Iran. was taken “after the discovery in GCC states of several terrorist cells suffering from the MERS virus Khalfan’s criticisms of the linked to the group,” he added. and treated in a specialist centre Brotherhood prompted the The sanctions would be implemented “in coordination... with min- at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. Egyptian government to summon isters of commerce and the central banks of the GCC,” the council’s However, his death could not the UAE ambassador to clarify his Secretary General Abdullatif Al Zayani has said. An estimated 360,000 be confirmed with officials here country’s stand vis-à-vis Egypt. Egyptian soldiers and policemen stand guard near the Cairo University Lebanese work in the Gulf, remitting some $4bn annually. AGENCIES yesterday. THE PENINSULA yesterday. Picture on page 3 “Guy’s and St Thomas’ can con- firm that the patient with severe respiratory illness due to novel coronavirus (MERS-nCV) sadly died on Friday, June 28, after his condition deteriorated, despite every effort and full supportive Snowden gets proposal from Russian spy treatment,” a hospital spokesman said. However, experts at the hos- MOSCOW: A tabloid says Vladimir Putin “Snowden, will you marry me?!” a posting Former NSA contractor Snowden is pital also have raised a doubt if is Russia’s most eligible bachelor, but the on a Twitter account bearing Chapman’s believed to have been living in a transit area the man would have died because president may have competition from an name and photograph said late on in the Moscow airport since arriving on June of a different infection. American half his age: Edward Snowden, Wednesday. 23. He has appealed to various countries for “The doctors treating him still the former US spy agency contrac- After a few hours with no reply, a second asylum. don’t know exactly what killed tor believed to be holed up at a Moscow tweet appeared. “@nsa, will you look after our Putin, 60, who praised Chapman and the him,” said a clinical scientist at airport. children?” it said, a wry reference, perhaps, other Russian agents deported from the the hospital, Dr Jon Bible. “In the Snowden, 30, has received a marriage pro- to the surveillance powers of the US National United States, has separated from his wife, end his lungs were basically worn posal of sorts in a tweet from Anna Chapman Security Agency. prompting the weekly Secrets of the Stars to out, so secondary infection can (pictured), the glamorous redhead who was Chapman, 31, did not immediately respond speculate on his eligibility, under the headline: also be a problem. The virus and one of 10 Russian agents arrested in the to an emailed query about the authenticity “Any woman would marry Putin!” corresponding immune response United States and deported in a Cold war- of the tweets and the proposal to Snowden, REUTERS causes severe injury to the lung style spy swap in 2010. wanted by Washington on espionage charges. See also page 8 tissue.” THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

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BY RAYNALD C RIVERA of technology on learning, Lindsay who is co-author of Flattening DOHA: Technology can be used Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to enable collaborative learn- to Global Collaboration One Step at ing among students in different a Time, recommended redesign- countries to help build a better Flat learning is ing the curriculum, changing the world, says a global educator approach in assessment and using and innovator. pedagogy supported peer review and collaboration. “We now have the technology to by technology, However, the digital divide is join the world and we have to use bringing the world one of the obstacles impeding it wisely to teach the emerging into the classroom the realisation of a flat class- generation to make a difference room around the world. in the world,” said Julie Lindsay and opening “Technology is only power- at the 20th iEarn International the classroom ful if it is accessible,” she said, Conference and 17th Youth to the world. It calling for improved connectiv- Summit at the Qatar National ity among countries to enable Convention Centre (QNCC) goes beyond just students to learn collaboratively Undersecretaries of GCC interior ministries at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh yester- yesterday. connecting and can online. day. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry Undersecretary, Major-General Khalid bin Salim Al Absi chaired the meeting. With an extensive experience change the world as Hosted in Qatar and the Gulf in teaching in countries includ- we know it. for the first time, the confer- ing Zambia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, ence, which ends today, has Qatar and China, Lindsay co- brought together 500 partici- founded the Flat Classroom pants from 50 countries. Project together with Vicki Davis. Under the theme “ICT for QF praises power transfer The project was based on social networking sites, blogs, Education: Reaching Out, Thomas Friedman’s principle wikis and web applications to Building Bridges,” the confer- illustrated in his bestselling book solve problems using real world ence hosted by Reach Out To DOHA: Qatar Foundation this historic step in Qatar’s jour- foundations in positioning Qatar The World is Flat, in which he sees topics. Asia (Rota) features eight for Education, Science and ney and said, “Handing over the not only in the GCC but in the a world in which historical and “Flat learning is pedagogy plenary sessions, two panel Community Development (QF) reins of power to H H Sheikh Arab and Islamic nations and geographical divisions are becom- supported by technology, bring- discussions and more than 90 has said that it embraces the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, we are certain that The Emir ing irrelevant because of factors ing the world into the classroom workshops and presentations. new chapter of history in Qatar marks the beginning of a new era H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad brought about by globalisation. and opening the classroom to the In addition, there is an exhibi- and will continue to work dili- in which the Emir will be respon- Al Thani will only enhance this The project is a global collabo- world. It goes beyond just con- tion for students and teachers gently by helping to achieve the sible for leading the nation in line position.” ration that connects middle and necting, and can change the world to showcase projects and differ- goals of Qatar National Vision with the Qatar National Vision. Vice President of Capital senior high school students from as we know it,” she explained. ent cultures. 2030 and facilitate Qatar’s Under his rule, citizens of Qatar Projects and Facilities the classroom to the global level, Flat classroom involves seven Also featured yesterday were mission towards a knowledge can look forward to being witness Management at Qatar working collaboratively with oth- steps, including connection, com- a panel discussion on “Film and economy by unlocking human to the continuation of develop- Foundation, Engineer Saad Al ers around the world and creating munication, citizenship, contri- Education” and a plenary ses- potential. ment of the country in all aspects. Muhannadi expressed simi- students who are competitive and bution and collaboration, choice, sion on “Intercultural Dialogue President of Qatar Foundation, Over the last two decades, the lar sentiments and praised the global-minded. creation and celebration. by Utilising Online Facilitation.” Dr Mohammad Fathy Saoud, Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad inspiring speech of the Emir. It uses Web 2.0 tools such as Recognising the potent impact THE PENINSULA commended the importance of bin Khalifa Al Thani laid the THE PENINSULA

Emir receives cables Qatari delegation makes ‘eco’ visit to Germany of congratulation DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad DOHA: A delegation of senior environment-related sectors to Al Thani has received cables officials from Qatar University Germany. Germany has a world- of congratulation from King (QU), Qatar Foundation (QF), renowned profile in environmen- Willem-Alexander of the Shell-Qatar, Qatar Energy tal management and boasts 38 Netherlands, King Bhumibol and Environment Research Unesco World Heritage Sites. Adulyadej of Thailand, King Institute, QF Quranic Botanic “I am happy the Qatari delega- Mswati III of Swaziland, Garden Project, Qatar Science tion could gain first-hand impres- President of Italy Giorgio and Technology Park (QSTP) sions of many of them during Napolitano and President and other institutions recently their trip. I hope this will further of Albania Bujar Nishani, visited Germany. strengthen German-Qatari ties President of Hungary Janos The officials visited Bonn, in that sector in a year during Ader, President of Uruguay Hamburg and Berlin and four which we also celebrate 40 years Jose Mujica and President of Unesco biosphere reserves in of German-Qatari diplomatic Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba, Germany on a 10-day trip to relations.” Prime Minister of Russia deepen bilateral ties in the field “The embassy is working hard Dmitry Medvedev and of biosphere reserves, nature con- to offer similar tailor-made trips Prime Minister of Swaziland servation and botanical gardens. for Qatari stakeholders from Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini. In addition to day-long visits to other disciplines in the near coastal, terrestrial and riverine future,” she added. nature reserves, the group had Unesco ‘s Ecological Sciences Emir congratulates several political meetings, includ- Advisor of the Arab Region, Dr ing with the German Unesco Benno Boer, said: “At Unesco US president Commission in Bonn, high-level we are extremely happy about DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh representatives of the German this important element aiming Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Federal Foreign Office and repre- at international friendship and sent a cable of congratula- sentatives of the Qatari Embassy inspirations into environmen- tions to US President Barack in Berlin. Senior officials from Qatar during one of their visits to a German city. tal best practices. A majority of Obama on the occasion of his The trip was held on an initia- female candidates participated. country’s Independence Day tive of the German Embassy in Republic of Germany; a long- The visit was related to sustain- The German Ambassador in This is a significant support yesterday. The Prime Minister Doha and the Unesco Doha Office. standing programme designed to able environmental development Doha, Angelika Storz-Chakarji promoting women’s capacity in and Interior Minister H E Financially supported by Unesco, showcase high-level stakeholders and meant to foster rapproche- said: “We are pleased that we science-based environmental Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser it was funded by the Visitor’s and experts on specific aspects of ment among cultures and support could invite this group of 12 management”. bin Khalifa Al Thani sent a Programme of the Federal Germany. Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatari stakeholders from various THE PENINSULA similar cable to the US presi- dent. QNA Hamad clinics EQ sharpens skills of SME managers, employees open tomorrow DOHA: Hamad General DOHA: Enterprise Qatar (EQ) range of support services to help companies and internationals cor- Hospital’s (HGH) Outpatient has concluded its ‘Core Skills them succeed through provid- porations, he explained. Department (OPD) will open Programme’, which provided a ing a series of specialised train- The programme has been its day and evening clinics new opportunity to entrepre- ing courses. SMEs have fewer developed using EQ’s knowledge tomorrow, as the OPD was neurs, managers and employ- resources to build their teams’ of the Qatari SME market and its closed for a national holiday ees of Small and Medium skills, and lack of trained per- needs to include four specialised on June 25. Enterprises (SMEs) to master sonnel hinders them from landing courses. Clinics for Infectious essential business skills, a press more business, in addition to high These include time manage- Diseases, Paediatric statement said recently. turnover rates. The programme ment, finance for non-financial, Cardiology, Endocrine/ The programme, which is heav- was very successful with the customer service and marketing Diabetes, General Surgery, ily subsidised by EQ, allows SME participation of around 20 vari- strategy. Gastrointestinal, Urology, owners and managers to access ous companies in each training The first course, on time man- Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, professional advisory services course,” Muhannadi said. agement, took place from May 21 and Otolaryngology and Head hitherto beyond their financial Specialised training pro- to June 25 at the College of the and Neck Surgery will be open capacity. grammes are among the most North Atlantic, Qatar. tomorrow. The Uro-Oncology Chief Operating Officer important factors to build inter- EQ will organise similar train- Clinic will be closed during of Enterprise Qatar, Nasser nal capacity and thus increase ing courses that will be announced the day but will be open in Al Muhannadi said: “The productivity levels. soon. the evening. Day clinics will Programme is a ground break- Local companies are usually This is to enable SMEs that did operate as usual from 7.00am ing effort to raise the ability of faced with challenges such as not participate in the first phase to 11.00am and from 12 noon SMEs in Qatar to improve their lack of specialised trainings or of the programme to join. Also, to 3.00pm, and evening clinics services and operations, compete the relatively high costs of such those companies that did partici- from 5.30pm to 9.00pm. more effectively and thus achieve programmes and thus can’t afford pate in the first phase will get the The Podiatry Clinic will be higher profitability rates.” to provide their management chance to register their remain- Managers and employees of small and medium enterprises taking part in closed. “EQ works closely with Qatari teams with the necessary train- ing employees. the Enterprise Qatar training programme. THE PENINSULA SMEs to provide them with a ing they need, unlike established THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Fall of Mursi splits region Tunisia, Turkey condemn military coup; West calls for swift return to democracy CAIRO: The toppling of gave a guarded response. Mursi on Wednesday, detaining Egyptian president Mohammed “Certainly the resistant nation him and his top aides. Mursi divided the Middle East of Egypt will protect its independ- EU foreign policy chief yesterday, with Tunisia’s rul- ence and greatness from foreign Catherine Ashton meanwhile con- ing Islamists denouncing it as and enemy opportunism during demned the bloodshed and called a coup while Gulf Arab leaders the difficult conditions that fol- for a swift return to democracy. celebrated. low,” Fars news agency quoted “I urge all sides to rapidly The United States expressed Foreign Ministry spokesman return to the democratic process, concern at the overthrow of the Abbas Araqchi as saying. including the holding of free and elected Mursi and his Muslim Mursi visited Tehran on one fair presidential and parliamen- Brotherhood and called for a of his first official trips abroad, tary elections and the approval of swift return to democracy, as did but the two countries have found a constitution,” she said. the European Union. But they themselves supporting opposite She expressed hope that the stopped short of calling it a coup, sides of a civil war in Syria that transitional administration which might have led to sanctions. has taken on increasingly sectar- announced by the new regime The 54-nation African Union ian overtones. would be fully inclusive and that was likely to suspend Egypt Syria, fighting to crush a human rights and the rule of law for allowing “unconstitutional two-year-old uprising against would be respected. change”, a senior AU source said. President Bashar Al Assad, “I strongly condemn all vio- Across the Middle East, gov- urged Mursi to step down on lent acts, offer my condolences ernments reacted to Mursi’s Wednesday and realise “that to the families of the victims, fall in ways that reflected their the overwhelming majority of and urge the security forces to embrace or loathing of political the Egyptian people reject him”, do everything in their power to Islam. Information Minister Omran protect the lives and well-being “Military intervention is totally Zoabi said. of Egyptian citizens,” said Ashton. unacceptable and we call on Egypt Neighbouring Israel avoided Britain expressed concern at to ensure that Mursi is physically any show of satisfaction over the latest developments. protected,” said President Moncef Mursi’s ouster, although a confi- “The situation is clearly dan- Marzouki of Tunisia. The ruling dant of Prime Minister Benjamin gerous and we call on all sides Supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Mursi hold posters depicting him during a protest near Islamist party, Ennahda, con- Netanyahu expressed hope to show restraint and avoid vio- Cairo university, yesterday. demned what it called a “coup Mansour’s appointment would lence,” said Foreign Secretary against legitimacy”. lead to the restoration of largely William Hague. Ennahda’s rise closely mirrored “It is unacceptable for a gov- was met with congratulations and Kuwait’s ruler H H Sheikh Sabah frozen contacts with Cairo. “The United Kingdom does that of Mursi’s Brotherhood: both ernment that has come to power evident relief. Al Ahmad Al Sabah, was quoted “Yesterday’s events strengthen not support military interven- won power after Arab Spring rev- through democratic elections to The president of the United as praising Egypt’s armed forces the feeling that perhaps we have tion as a way to resolve disputes olutions toppled secular autocrats be toppled through illicit means Arab Emirates, H H Sheikh for the “positive and historic role” passed the bad period and per- in a democratic system,” Hague in Tunisia, then Egypt, in 2011. and, even more, a military Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, they played in preserving stability. haps now there will be a chance said in a statement. He called for Since then the divide between coup,” Foreign Minister Ahmet spoke of his “consideration Iraq said it stood with the to have diplomatic ties with “early and fair elections which all secularists and Islamists, which Davutoglu said. and satisfaction” in a cable to Egyptian people and was ready whomever will govern Egypt in parties are able to contest, and helped to bring down Mursi, has But for Gulf Arab states, which Mansour. to “develop relations between the the near future,” Tzachi Hanegbi civilian-led government.” also widened in Tunisia. see Egypt as a strategic ally The Custodian of the Two two brotherly countries on the told Army Radio. A Canadian foreign ministry Turkey, a secular Muslim against any threat from non-Arab Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin highest level”. Western powers called for spokesman called for calm, for nation rocked by weeks of anti- Iran across the Gulf, the appoint- Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia sent a But Iran, which sought to restraint and a swift return to dialogue between the rival par- government protests, was harshly ment of constitutional court chief message of congratulations “in repair its strained ties with Egypt democracy in Egypt after the ties and a return to democracy. critical of Egypt’s army. Adli Mansour as interim leader this critical period of ... history”. after Mursi’s election a year ago, army toppled Islamist president REUTERS/AFP

Abbas praises Egypt’s military, Hamas goes quiet PKK attacks

RAMALLAH/GAZA: Palestinian Egypt, and we are learning a lesson from 2011 that swept religious-inspired govern- internal storms and exercising little author- Turkish military President Mahmoud Abbas praised the Egyptian example. Hamas should take ments to power in Tunisia and Egypt. ity over the security forces, furnished Hamas Egypt’s military yesterday for toppling note of what popular will can achieve.” Hamas’ muted response may signal its with few concrete advantages. despite ceasefire President Mohammed Mursi and his Palestinians are riven by political and caution at upsetting an Egyptian military In recent weeks, Egypt’s army, citing Muslim Brotherhood, the ideological ally cultural splits that mirror Egypt’s. A that controls Gaza border lifelines. security concerns as it confronts Islamist DIYARBAKIR, TURKEY: of Abbas’ Hamas rivals. Hamas victory in 2006 parliamentary “It would be wrong to say relations won’t militants in the Sinai desert, has stepped Kurdish militants attacked The fall of Mursi’s government deprived polls led to a short civil war which left the be affected. Relations could become cold up a crackdown on border tunnels with two military outposts in south- Hamas of a sympathetic neighbour, and Islamists ruling Gaza, while Abbas’ Fatah for a period,” said Hamas official Mustafa Gaza through which food, fuel and weapons eastern Turkey, Turkish offi- may strengthen Abbas’s chances of nudging faction holds sway in the West Bank. Assawaf, who stressed he was speaking as are smuggled. cials said yesterday, breaking a Hamas towards a long-delayed reconcilia- Hamas officials largely shunned the a political analyst about future ties with The campaign has dismayed Hamas three-month ceasefire, but they tion and power-sharing pact. media yesterday, and the movement took Egypt’s new government. and pushed up prices in the impoverished denied militant reports one sol- By intervening to remove Mursi, the no position on the sudden removal of Mursi. Hamas leaders and supporters greeted coastal enclave. Gaza residents say that dier had been killed. Egyptian army had prevented Egypt’s “We pray to God to preserve the secu- Mursi’s election last year with delight, dozens of Egyptian troops have reinforced The militants from the “slide toward an unknown fate”, Abbas rity and the stability of Egypt and its peo- believing his leadership would usher in the the border areas since mass protests calling Kurdistan Workers Party said. ple and to prevent bloodshed,” a Hamas beginning of the end of an Israeli-Egyptian for Mursi’s ouster began on June 30. The (PKK) attacked gendarmerie Yasser Abed Rabbo, a top official in the spokesman, Ehab Ghussein said. blockade on Gaza and a near-total inter- army also controls the Rafah border termi- outposts in two separate dis- Palestine Liberation Organisation headed The group had seen its star rise in the national diplomatic quarantine. nal, Gaza’s main link to the outside world. tricts of Diyarbakir province on by Abbas, said: “This is a historic day for Arab world following a tide of uprisings in But the Brotherhood, buffeted by Egypt’s REUTERS Wednesday, drawing return fire from security forces, the provin- cial governor’s office said. It said no one had been killed Summer festival or wounded in the attacks in Diyarbakir’s Dicle and Hani dis- tricts. The PKK earlier issued a Russia blocks UN appeal on statement saying its fighters had killed one Turkish soldier in an attack on a military outpost in Hani, in retaliation for the killing access to Syria siege city of a Kurdish protester last week. Last Friday, an 18-year-old Kurdish man was shot dead and UNITED NATIONS: Russia Office for the Coordination of Council nation who confirmed the nine people were wounded as they yesterday blocked a UN Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). deadlock. came under fire during a protest Security Council demand that The proposed statement Russia and China have used against the construction of a gen- Syria allow immediate access to expresses “grave concern about their powers as permanent mem- darmerie outpost in Diyarbakir thousands of civilians trapped the estimated 2,500 civilians bers of the Security Council to province. by a government offensive on trapped in Homs.” veto three western proposed reso- While there have been reports the city of Homs, diplomats said. It calls on the Syrian govern- lutions which sought to increase of minor isolated incidents of Diplomats said Russia’s opposi- ment “to facilitate immediate, pressure on Assad. violence in the past few weeks, tion to the statement proposed by safe and unhindered access, in Russia and the United States Wednesday’s attacks appeared to council members Australia and accordance with the United have said they want to hold an be the most serious violation of a Luxembourg was a new sign of a Nations guiding principles of international conference on March ceasefire called by PKK growing international split over humanitarian assistance.” The Syria. But original plans for a leader Abdullah Ocalan as part the 26-month old conflict. statement stresses that medi- meeting in May have been pushed A young girl walks past banners erected in preparation for the Bahrain of a peace process with Ankara. The statement sought “imme- cal assistance was particularly back to at least September and summer festival in the capital Manama, yesterday. PKK militants began with- diate, safe and unhindered access” urgent in Homs. some UN diplomats say they drawing from Turkish territory to Homs, where President Bashar It said rebel and government now doubt a conference can be to bases in northern Iraq in May Al Assad’s forces have been joined forces should allow civilians to convened. as part of a deal between the by fighters from Lebanese group leave Homs, and highlighted The Syrian National Council, Libya’s largest political state and Ocalan, imprisoned on Hezbollah against rebels. “the primary responsibility of the main opposition group, said an island south of Istanbul since Government warplanes bombed the Syrian government in this Thursday that the fall of Homs 1999, to end a conflict that has rebel-held neighbourhoods of regard.” could destroy any hopes of a polit- party to boycott congress killed 40,000 people. REUTERS Syria’s third city yesterday, Russia asked for a 24 hour ical solution to the war, which according to Syrian activists. delay when the statement was Syrian activists say has left more TRIPOLI: Libya’s largest coa- constitutional committee. UN leader Ban Ki-moon raised first proposed but when the lat- than 100,000 dead. lition in the national assembly The constitution is to be drawn fears this week for an estimated est deadline for agreement came The government says it said it was boycotting ses- up by 60 members elected by Saudi executes leaders 2,500 civilians that he said were up on Thursday morning, put a has asked the International sions, protesting at delays in Libyans, but the vote is still only a “trapped” in Homs’ Old City. UN hold on the declaration by the Committee of the Red Cross drafting a constitution, it said distant promise because of politi- of Yemeni armed gang humanitarian agencies say they 15-nation body. to help evacuate civilians from yesterday. cal squabbling and administrative RIYADH: Two Yemenis con- have medical supplies ready but “The Russians have asked for Homs. The National Forces Alliance delays. demned to death for forming cannot get in. changes,” said one UN diplomat. The UN’s humanitarian agency, (NFA), formed last year by liberal “We have decided to suspend an armed gang and for robbery Russia, Assad’s key interna- “What they are asking means that OCHA, said on Wednesday how- war-time leader Mahmoud Jibril, our participation within the GNC were executed in the Saudi cap- tional ally, similarly blocked a there is no chance we will agree ever that “no safe passage has has 36 out of around 80 party except for sessions relating to the ital yesterday, the interior min- UN Security Council call last anything today, even though the been offered by the parties to the seats in the General National law on the election of the consti- istry said. month for access to rebel held situation is now urgent,” added a conflict.” Congress (GNC). The rest of tutional committee,” NFA spokes- In a statement cited by the offi- Qusayr until government forces second UN diplomat, also speak- OCHA said that it had stock- the nearly 200 seats are held by man Tawfiq Shahibi said, adding cial SPA news agency, the minis- had taken the key town. ing on condition of anonymity. piled medical necessities and food independents. the GNC had “wasted time” dis- try said the two were the leaders Australia and Luxembourg “It is quite clear, this shows for 40,000 people in various parts In a news conference, its mem- cussing secondary issues. of a gang whose other members proposed the new statement that it is impossible for us to of Homs but could not move the bers said the GNC, the legislature “The GNC has been sidetracked have been sentenced to flogging in a bid to strengthen calls for reach an agreement on Syria,” supplies. voted in last July, was too slow from its major goals.” and prison terms. access made by Ban and the UN said a diplomat from a Security AFP in drafting a law for electing a REUTERS AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 ISLAM www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 The time for spiritual readiness

ith only a few days left for the at any other time.” (Al Albani) Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) prelude start of Ramadan, it is very to Ramadan is an eye opener as to why Wimportant for all Muslims to Ramadan is so important. As believers, get ready for this important event. we are obliged not to merely fast through the month and continue our lives as if it Ramadan is not only about abstaining were any other month, but to understand from food, drink and intimate relations why Ramadan is singled out as an intrin- sically Holy month and how the rewards from dawn till sunset, but a blessed will be heightened over and above what- month of worship, obedience and total ever has been prescribed throughout the submission to God. other months. Savouring the blessings of Ramadan allows us to transit into the For such an important moral and month with spiritual zeal and excitement spiritual journey, we need to prepare rather than dawdling through “obliga- tory” worship without understanding to nurture our heart, soul, and mind. fully how they benefit our faith. Allah says: STEP UP ON THE GOOD DEEDS The month of Ramadan in which There is so much mention about good was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance deeds during the month of Ramadan and for mankind, and clear proofs of the pleasing God with an open heart. But guidance, and the Criterion (of right there is no time like the present to step up on good deeds in order to cultivate and wrong). And whosoever of you good habits as a prelude to Ramadan. The is present, let him fast the month, more good deeds a person engages in, the and whosoever of you is sick or on closer God guides him/her towards the right path, and the good deeds become a journey, (let him fast the same) compounded as Ramadan reels in. number of other days. Allah desires “In Ramadan, Allah looks at your com- for you ease; He desires not hardship petition (in good deeds), and boasts about you to His angels. So show Allah goodness for you; and (He desires) that ye should from yourselves, for the unfortunate one is complete the period, and that ye he who is deprived in (this month) of the should magnify Allah for having guided mercy of Allah, the Mighty, the Exalted.” you, and that peradventure ye may be (Al Mundhiri) With more blessings during the month, thankful. (Al Baqarah 2:185)May it be sincerity coupled with determination a blessed month for all. Ameen to please God, will open a wingspan of Mercy as well as hearts that will continue to accept the Quran. BY MARIA ZAIN TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFECT YOUR FAITH amadan indicates an oppor- In narrations by Prophet Muhammad, tunity for a spiritual upgrade, Ramadan was a good month to reestab- fast and prayers and all complementary a chance for betterment, to lish a strong sense of tawheed (oneness of forms of worship throughout the month. Rincrease good deeds and to God). Whether it was about the month, There is nothing like spiritual readiness than a Reciting the Quran helps us centre jointly shun those that do not benefit or the Quran, or the moon, or the oblig- ourselves on God’s presence and reminds us, and one of the best opportunities to atory fast, Prophet Muhammad would clean heart that is open to the blessings of God us of the messages that God has sent us. strengthen our relationship with God. always link it back to the oneness of God Try to start reciting the Quran on a daily Ramadan isn’t just about abstaining and how God had created and decreed all as the doors of Paradise are open to the good basis, even if it’s just a page a day, as a from food and drink from dawn to dusk of the above. little consistency goes a long way. During and if it is seen as just a daily fast for When Prophet Muhammad saw the deeds of believers. the month of the fast, you may have more 29 or 30 days, it can become one that crescent, he used to say: time to concentrate on the Quran and is cumbersome and done without much “Oh Allah! Cause it to appear over us with that is also a great way to indulge in the spiritual zeal. Here are ways to achieve a prosperity, faith (Iman), security and Islam. most generous of all people, and he used to the blessings of God as the doors of blessings of Ramadan. spiritual boost as the month of Ramadan (Then to the moon): My Lord and your Lord to reach the peak in generosity in the Paradise are open to the good deeds of Narrated Anas: begins to reel in. is Allah.” (Al Albani) month of Ramadan. Prophet Muhammad believers. Repenting for one’s sins before Zaid bin Thabit said, “We took the was the most generous person, even more Ramadan will make the Holy month that Suhoor (the meal taken before dawn while STUDY RAMADAN Qatadah said that he was informed generous than the strong uncontrollable more meaningful, especially when the fasting is observed) with the Prophet and The first spiritual step in preparing that Prophet Muhammad used to say wind (in readiness and haste to do chari- opportunities for repentance are better then stood up for the (morning) prayer.” I for Ramadan is to start studying it. It’s when seeing the crescent: table deeds).” (Al-Bukhari) then. Asking for forgiveness from God asked him how long the interval between the not just about reading up on Ramadan “A crescent of goodness and orientation, Ramadan is a great time for charita- on a daily basis reminds how important two (Suhoor and prayer) was. He replied, (which is also necessary), but to under- a crescent of goodness and orientation, a ble deeds, in order to emulate Prophet God is, and how fragile our lives are. It ‘The interval between the two was just suf- stand and reflect upon the meaning of the crescent of goodness and orientation. (To Muhammad’s generosity. Engaging in will also act as a basis that moves into ficient to recite fifty to sixty Ayahs (verses) Quranic injunctions and the Hadith that the moon): I believe in Allah who created charity helps wash away sins by cleansing an important continuum throughout from the Quran. (Al Bukhari) mentions the importance of Ramadan. you.” (Three times), and then he would earnings and mitigates any form of arro- Ramadan. Imagine being able to recite fifty to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon say: Praise be to Allah who has taken away gance (in one’s heart) as one is able to Abu Hurairah narrated that Prophet sixty verses of the Quran during the him) announced on the last day of such- and-such month and brought such- relate to those who are less fortunate. By Muhammad (PBUH) said: short time frame. Surely these are the Sha’ban: and-such month.” (Abu Dawud) engaging in charitable deeds as a prelude “Whoever establishes prayers during the benefits of Ramadan and the same ben- “Oh people! A great month has come over In relation to this, a great spiritual step to Ramadan, there is greater chance that nights of Ramadan faithfully out of sincere efits may be reaped by believers who fast you; a blessed month; a month in which is would be to contemplate the oneness of giving to charity during Ramadan will faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards with sincerity. a night better than a thousand months; a God by reflecting on all of the creations also become easier as charity if cultivated (not for showing off), all his past sins will be Stepping up spirituality for Ramadan month in which Allah has made it compul- of God how He is the Master of the uni- even before Ramadan arrives. Reminding forgiven.” (Al Bukhari) is a must for all Muslims as it will make sory upon you to fast by day, and voluntary verses; how God is to be worshiped and oneself of God’s Mercy and the Prophet’s The reason for repentance is that we the obligatory fast not only lightweight, to pray by night. Whoever draws nearer to worshiped alone in the way prescribed in generosity is a great way to continue in can be unaware of our sins on a daily but a pleasure for the believing Muslim. Allah by performing any of the optional good the Quran and the Sunnah, and reflect the path of God and to make the best of basis. So there is no time like the present It takes a little effort and a lot of cleans- deeds in this month shall receive the same upon His 99 Attributes. Ramadan. to start cleansing our hearts in order to ing to get there, but with God’s guidance, reward as performing an obligatory deed at fully embrace the fasting month. It will we try to make the best of this Ramadan, any other time, and whoever discharges an EMULATE THE GENEROSITY OF TAKE TIME TO MAKE TAWBAH also encourage us to constantly repent as just by taking time to work on our spir- obligatory deed in this month shall receive PROPHET MUHAMMAD There is nothing like spiritual readi- Ramadan unfolds and keep our intentions itual readiness. the reward of performing seventy obligations “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the ness than a clean heart that is open clean and pure to engage in the obligatory www.onislam.net Prophet’s sayings about Ramadan

BY MUHAMMAD FATHI INCOMPARABLE REWARD Whosoever fasts in Ramadan Allah’s rewards, then all his past (Al Bukhari and Muslim) “The Prophet was the most gen- • Umm Saleem (may Allah be and then follows it with fasting sins will be forgiven. erous of all people, and he used to s the blessed month of pleased with her) reported that six days of Shawwal, it is as if he (Al Bukhari and Muslim) • Uthman ibn Abi Al Aas become more generous in Ramadan Ramadan approaches, the Prophet (PBUH) said: fasts forever. (Muslim) reported that the Prophet when Gabriel met him. Gabriel it is time to warm up The performance of Umrah •Abu Hurayrah reported (PBUH) said: used to meet him every night dur- Aand get ready. Reading during Ramadan is equal (in MORAL TRAINING that the Prophet (PBUH) said: Fasting serves as a shield from ing Ramadan to revise the Quran the hadiths about Ramadan and reward) to performing Haj with •Abu Hurayrah reported that Whoever stands (in the voluntary Hellfire. with him. Allah’s Messenger then its blessings cleans the believers’ me. (Authenticated by Al Albani) the Prophet (PBUH) said: Fasting night prayer of) Ramadan out of (Annasa’i and authenticated used to be more generous than the souls and makes them more eager •Abu Hurayrah reported that is a shield; so when one of you is faith and in hope of reward, his by Al Albani) fast wind.” (Al Bukhari) to enjoy the exceptionally spir- the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) fasting he should neither indulge previous sins will be forgiven. itual, soul-nourishing experience said: in obscene language nor should he (Al Bukhari and Muslim) •Abdullah ibn `Amr reported •A’ishah (May Allah be pleased of Ramadan. Every action a son of Adam does raise his voice in anger. If someone that the Prophet (peace and with her) reported: Following is a collection of shall be multiplied—a good action attacks him or insults him, let him •Abu Hurayrah reported that blessings be upon him) said, The Messenger of Allah (peace hadiths that reveal the status by ten times its value, up to 700 say: “I am fasting!” (Muslim) the Prophet (PBUH) said: Fasting and the Quran will inter- and blessings be upon him) used of the blessed month, its merits, times. Allah says: With the excep- Whoever stands (in the voluntary cede on behalf of Allah’s servant on to strive more in worship during rewards and special offers, as tion of fasting, which belongs to Me, CHANCES FOR night prayer) in Laylat Al-Qadr out the Day of Judgment: Ramadan than he strove in any well as the Prophet’s example in and I reward it accordingly. For, one FORGIVENESS of faith and in hope of reward, his Fasting will say, “O my Lord! other time of the year; and he would Ramadan. abandons his desire and food for •Abu Hurayrah reported that previous sins will be forgiven. (Al I prevented him from food and devote himself more (in the wor- My sake. the Prophet (PBUH) said: Bukhari) desires during the day, so accept ship of Allah) in the last ten nights GATES OF PARADISE There are two occasions of joy The five daily prayers, and from my intercession for him.” of Ramadan than he did in earlier OPENS for a fasting person: one when he one Friday prayer to the next, and PROTECTION FROM And the Quran will say, “O my part of the month. (Muslim). •Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be breaks his fast, and the other when from Ramadan to Ramadan are HELLFIRE Lord! I prevented him from sleeping pleased with him) reported that he meets his Lord, and the (bad) expiation for sins committed in •Abu Sa’id Al Khudri (May by night, so accept my intercession •Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be the Prophet (peace and bless- breath of a fasting person is bet- between provided one stays away Allah be pleased with him) for him.” pleased with him) reported: ings be upon him) said: When ter in the sight of Allah than the from the major sins. (Al Bukhari) reported that the Prophet The intercession of both will thus The Prophet (PBUH) used to Ramadan enters, the gates of fragrance of musk. (Al Bukhari) (PBUH) said: be accepted. (Ahmad and authen- observe i’tikaf (spiritual retreat in Paradise are opened, the gates of •Abu Hurayrah reported that Anyone who fasts for one day for ticated by Al Albani) a mosque) every Ramadan for ten Hellfire are closed and the devils •Abu Ayub (may Allah be the Prophet (PBUH) said: Allah’s sake, Allah will keep his days; in the year in which he passed are chained. pleased with him) reported that Whoever observes fasts dur- face away from the Hellfire for (a ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER away, he observed i`tikaf for twenty (Al Bukhari and Muslim the Prophet (peace and blessings ing the month of Ramadan out of distance covered by a journey of) •Ibn Abbas (may Allah be days. (Al Bukhari) be upon him) said, sincere faith, and hoping to attain seventy years. pleased with him) narrated: FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 06 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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ECENT issues related to democracy, free speech and human rights show the United States in negative light due to poor handling by the Obama Radministration. Washington’s reaction to the military coup in Egypt is the The military has not just ousted latest example. Though Obama called for quick restoration of democracy in Egypt, he stopped short of condemning the military’s removal of democratically-elected President Mursi, It has ousted democracy Mohammed Mursi, whose election a year ago was widely welcomed by Washington. One should remember that Obama had refused to take sides during the Arab Spring protests in BY FAWAS GERGES Cairo that toppled longtime leader Hosni Mubarak in 2011. serious handicap to democratisation. monopolise power and to entrench his The US attitude towards recent protests in Turkey Ironically, the same protesters who Islamist movement in state institu- HILE millions of cheered Mursi’s ouster by force were tions. There exists a widespread belief was no different. Civilian protests are part of a vibrant Mohammed Mursi’s oppo- often the same ones who opposed the among Egyptians of all walks of life democracy and the Occupy Wall Street protest was such a Wnents continue to celebrate ruling generals (Scaf – the Supreme that Mursi subordinated the presi- mass movement the US administration faced in 2011. When his ousting, they ignore the long term Council of the Armed Forces) in the dency to the Muslim Brotherhood, protests erupted in Turkey’s Taksim Square against the fallout of the army’s intervention on post-Mubarak transition period. a fatal error, to a proud nation that government’s redevelopment plans, US Secretary of State John state and society. The opposition asserts that the calls Egypt Umm al-Dunya (the The soft coup is fraught with risks military had no choice but to respond mother of the world). Kerry was among the top figures who criticised the Turkish and widens the ideological divide to the popular will of millions of cit- More than a year after they won government’s handling of the demonstrations. Turkey reacted between Islamists and secularists. It izens, whose peaceful demands for commanding parliamentary and pres- strongly, pointing out that actions by Turkish police against does not resolve the fierce social and Mursi to step down were met with idential victories, the Islamists have the protesters were not much different from those of US political struggles that have unfolded defiance. The opposition ignores proved to be as incompetent as the authorities in dealing with the protests on Wall Street. in Egypt in the two years since the the fact, however, that there were old secular regime at managing the The US approach to rights removal of Mubarak. Instead, this lat- other choices available to them. economy and society. est turn is likely to further polarise The military could have introduced Mursi did indeed inherit a coun- As a champion of violations is also a matter of Egyptians, already bitterly divided political checks and balances that try that was politically polarised and concern. The US has incarcerated over the iden- would have fettered Mursi’s hands, financially bankrupt. These problems, democracy and 166 people in Guantanamo Bay for tity of the state using its immense influence to force however, grew under his watch; social human rights, years without charge and without and the role the secular-leaning opposition and and economic conditions worsened due process of law. Wikileaks of the sacred the Islamist-led administration to and political divisions deepened. Far the US must has published over 750 secret Future in the political. sit down and negotiate a peaceful from improving the economy, the And it under- compromise. Islamists’ muddled style of govern- practise what it documents about Guantanamo governments mines respect This could have included appoint- ance has exacerbated a structural preaches — that which reveal that more than 150 of for both the ing a new competent prime minister crisis and caused more hardship and these people were innocent, and just in Cairo will peaceful trans- palatable to the opposition; an inde- suffering among the poor and the is what the world happened to be at the wrong place not now dare fer of power and pendent attorney general to replace dwindling middle class. at the wrong time and that they for institutional Mursi’s loyalist; and redrafting the What is unfolding in Egypt is a expects from this procedures and constitution to make it more inclusive political-ideological struggle over were not terrorists. The Obama defy the army. superpower. rules. Trust and tolerant. In fact, these were the the country’s future. It is not about administration has signalled that A political- among compet- initial major demands of the opposi- good and evil, as some would have it. 87 Guantanamo inmates don’t ing groups will tion, which only later began to insist Mursi was too ambitious for his own represent any threat to US security and ought to be freed, but ideological be difficult to that Mursi had to go. good, and his movement incompetent, Washington is still keeping them behind bars. clash could revive. There is no denying that Mursi but not evil-incarnate. There is a real During his visit to South Africa early this week, Obama and Furthermore, was his own worst enemy, deaf and danger though that the military’s the successful blind to the gathering storm that ousting of Mursi will transform this his family flew to Robben Island, the prison that epitomised become a life- coup returns ultimately swept him away. He mas- political-ideological clash into a life- the struggle of Nelson Mandela against apartheid rule. Before and-death one. the military to tered the art of making enemies and-death struggle. his return, the president wrote in the guestbook: “The world centre stage in and blunders, and turned millions The challenge now is to avoid a is grateful for the heroes of Robben Island, who remind us Egyptian poli- of ordinary Egyptians who voted for repeat of past errors, such as micro- that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human tics and consoli- him into bitter enemies. He was the managing the political process from spirit.” dates its role as wrong man to lead Egypt, the most the top down, or persecuting the a kingmaker and powerbroker. One populous Arab state, at this critical Muslim Brothers and excluding Obama’s visit to Nelson Mandela, and his former prison of the major challenges that faced revolutionary juncture. them from the political arena. Such cell, was the right thing to do as the head of state of a strong Egypt and other Arab countries in Mursi does not have the sensibil- a course will only reinforce a long- nation. But the question is, will he visit the Guantanamo the wake of their popular uprisings ity, the vision or the political acumen held sense of injustice and victim- Bay cells and sympathise with the shackled men in orange was to subordinate the will of military to tackle Egypt’s complex structural hood among the Islamists, a recipe for jumpsuits? As a champion of democracy and human rights, the leaders to civilian rule. This has now challenges. Instead of delivering on his further polarisation, instability, and been undone. Future governments in promises, such as more jobs, greater a potentially violent end to Egypt’s US must practise what it preaches — that is what the world Cairo will not dare to defy the mili- inclusiveness and al-nahda, or ren- democratic experiment. expects from this superpower • tary nor try to limit its authority, a aissance, he went to great lengths to THE GUARDIAN

The other side Quote of North Korea must adjust stance in face of heightened isolation the day

ORTH Korean leader Kim The statement stipulates that most However, none of North Korea’s strengthen sanctions against the coun- Jong Un, the first secretary of ministers urge North Korea to comply comments were included in the state- try. The ARF statement also stipulates the country’s Workers’ Party with its obligations under U.N. Security ment. This has significant meaning, as that most ministers reconfirmed their Nof Korea, must soberly accept Council resolutions and that most min- it symbolizes the fact that not a single nations would “fully implement” UNSC the reality that his country’s isolation isters call on North Korea to abide by country stands with North Korea. sanction resolutions on North Korea. Military under the sanctions of the international its commitments under the September The statement is part of a series of This can be regarded as a declaration of community has intensified and shift to 2005 six-party joint statement. The international measures to pressure the the participating nations’ determination intervention is a policy of abandoning Pyongyang’s chairman’s statement thus urges North reclusive country following the U.S.- not to loosen restrictions on Pyongyang. nuclear weapons program. Korea to take action toward abandon- China summit talks and the Group of North Korea’s recent shift to a policy totally unacceptable A ministerial meeting of the ASEAN ment of its nuclear program. Eight summit meeting, both held in of dialogue, away from its brinkman- (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui June. ship strategy of creating crises through and we call on Regional Forum, attended by foreign Chun made a rebuttal to the ARF state- Since last year, North Korea has provocative remarks and actions, must Egypt to ensure ministers from 26 countries including ment, saying among other things that launched a long-range ballistic mis- be proof of its struggle to find a way Japan, the United States and China, as the deterioration of the situation on the sile and conducted a third nuclear to escape from its current situation, in that Mursi is well as the European Union, was held Korean Peninsula stems from the United test despite international warnings. which it can barely prop up the economy physically protected. in Brunei and adopted a chairman’s States’ deep-rooted policy of hostility Each time, the U.N. Security Council due to the pressure of sanctions. Moncef Marzouki statement. toward North Korea. unanimously adopted a resolution to The Washington Post President of Tunisia FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Why powerful presidents love Africa? Africa is a useful stage for presidents as their power declines because the problems are so vast that the mere application of attention can help. BY JEFFREY HERBST and GREG regularly collaborate and say nice things MILLS about each other. Africa, a continent with pockets of disaster, spans both the presi- his week, President Barack dency and the Presidents’ Club. It is a Obama and his predeces- place where presidents can focus money sor, George W Bush, met in and attention when they have trouble Tanzania. Their wives were being effective at home. It also has spe- appearing together at a cial redemptive powers in the post-pres- TBush Institute event and the two hus- idential years: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton bands attended a ceremony honouring and George W Bush have continued their the Americans who were killed in a 1998 service and been praised for it. embassy bombing. It was the first time This puts Africa high on the very short two American presidents have met on list of things presidents can praise about foreign soil to commemorate a terrorist their predecessors that are free from par- attack. The meeting on a distant bat- tisan controversy. tlefield in the war against terrorists was Africa is a useful stage for presidents a reminder of the scope and continuity as their power declines because the prob- of the presidency. Osama Bin Laden had lems are so vast that the mere application ordered the 1998 attack, Bush had sought of attention can help. Plus, a president him, and Obama gave the orders to kill can direct funds through the Export- him. Import Bank and the Overseas Private Both struggled to hunt Al Qaeda and Investment Corporation that Congress its offshoots across the globe and at home. doesn’t need to approve. That money, in The similarities between their domestic a country where a little can go a long way, spy programs have lately inspired their can be used to leverage private money. critics to morph their pictures into one. Obama was in Africa launching Power Former President George W Bush (left) and US President Barack Obama. In a recent interview, Bush took credit Africa, a $7bn plan to double access to for launching the PRISM programme power in sub-Saharan Africa. This trip is his third since leaving office filled with admiration for you and deep Center’s focus on preventing disease in that Obama continued, then approvingly With two-thirds of the population in and included a visit to help repair a wom- gratitude for you about the great contri- Africa’s poorest villages. It was a warm quoted his successor. “I think there needs that region lacking electricity, the presi- en’s health clinic which his policies had butions you’ve made to the most needy and friendly exchange which included to be a balance, and as the president dent offered this program as an oppor- helped open. Bono has praised Bush, as people on Earth,” said the 39th president. a shared joke about the confines of the explained, there is a proper balance.” tunity to help lift the continent out of has Clinton, who said he had “personally Though Africa is becoming a place office. It was fitting then that this meeting poverty. seen the faces of some of the millions of for lame duck presidents to assert their Moderator Cokie Roberts said Martha took place in Africa. As partisanship in George W Bush was the first presi- people who are alive today” because of influence, it is still not such a priority for Washington had called the White House politics has increased and calcified, the dent whose Africa policy became a key President Bush’s policies. officeholders that ex-presidents must stay the “Chief State Prison” — a sentiment number of venues for genuine bipartisan part of his legacy. In 2003, he founded It was this bond over Africa that away. (There is also plenty of suffering to shared by many presidents. fellow-feeling has shrunk. We experience the President’s Emergency Plan for made Jimmy Carter the most emotional alleviate.) So Africa has become the place As if to prove their point about the it in the hours after a terrorist attack AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which guaran- speaker at Bush’s library opening. During where ex-presidents can do the most good distortions and restraints that come or natural disaster. Otherwise, it’s up teed $15m to be spent over the course of Bush’s time in office, Carter was a fierce without causing political headaches. with the job, anti-Obama commentators to the ex-presidents to keep the flame. five years on prevention, treatment, and critic of the president’s Middle East pol- The Clinton Global Initiative has tack- characterised the quote as if Michelle They praise each other at library open- research on HIV/Aids. icy and the invasion of Iraq. led Aids and the effects of drought. Jimmy Obama were making a haughty whine. ings and as they work on global disasters He launched it in his first term as a It’s never easy for opponents from the Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 (The Drudge Report’s headline: “I’m in a like the earthquake in Haiti or tsunami in priority — the continent was not a sec- opposite party to find specific praise at for his efforts as president on Middle East ‘Prison.’ “) Africa may be a place of bipar- Japan. And then there’s Africa, the only ond-term afterthought — and he has library unveilings, but Carter was effu- peace, but also for his work in stopping the tisan cooperation, but not for everyone. other venue on Earth where presidents made it a core part of his post-presidency. sive. “Mr President, let me say that I’m violence in the Sudan and for the Carter WP-BLOOMBERG Candidate selection a challenge to Miliband US and shortage of BY MARTIN KETTLE trying to do. The first is that it annoys the hell out of almost eve- hree years ago, trade ryone else in the Labour party. revolutionary ideals union votes made It’s not just the other unions who Ed Miliband’s lead- resent Unite’s excessive influence BY PAUL PIRIE ership. Today trade — garnered from a series of union union votes confront mergers. TMiliband with a defining moment It is also ordinary members, he easiest way of assessing whether the US would have been of his tenure. Voter recruitment by who feel pushed to one side if they better off without its revolution is to look at those English- Unite challenges Labour’s demo- are not part of the McCluskey speaking countries that rejected the American Revolution and cratic credentials and Miliband’s hegemon. If Labour life seems Tretained the monarchy, particularly Canada, which experienced authority. inert these days, part of the expla- an influx of American refugees after the British defeat. The US perform- If he mishandles the issue, nation lies in the fact that Unite ance should also be assessed against the ideals the new country set for Miliband may even find that the is too big to stop but too weak to itself — advancing life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. union power that made him is win an open argument. The new republic started advancing life and liberty by keeping a now the union power that also The second big problem is that substantial part of its population enslaved. This, at least, proves the breaks him. it is indisputably a direct chal- frequent British put-down that Americans don’t have a sense of irony. On the face of it, the fraught lenge to Miliband. The overbearing By contrast, in British-controlled Canada, the abolition of slav- selection of a Labour candidate in glee with which David Cameron ery began almost 20 years before the War of 1812, sometimes called Falkirk may seem a pretty minor laid into the Labour leader over America’s “Second Revolution.” A good number of free blacks fought issue on which to hang such por- McCluskey and Unite at prime with the British against the US in that conflict, even participating in tentous words. Labour simply minister’s questions today shows a the burning of Washington. needs a candidate to replace Eric Tory party that thinks it has found On to liberty. Data from the US Bureau of Justice Statistics show that Joyce MP in 2015. As often hap- a winning issue in Miliband’s more than two million people were incarcerated in 2011; that includes pens in such contests, there is a weakness. federal, state and local prisoners and those awaiting trial. battle about who gets the nod. Miliband’s personal ratings as a To put that total into perspective, the International Centre for Prison Egos are at stake. Noses are out leader are already poor. His stand- Studies ranks the US first in the world in the number of prisoners per of joint. ing as a potential prime minister 100,000 residents. But the Labour party has acted is fragile. If he is now also widely As for the pursuit of happiness, Americans are free to do just that — swiftly to deal with alleged abuses. Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband. seen to have bent the knee to provided that they aren’t rotting in jail. Most Americans work longer End of story, so Labour would Unite, Miliband could be toast in hours and have fewer paid vacations and benefits — including health have you believe. 2015. But this is also why Falkirk care — than their counterparts in most advanced countries. Consider Many will also say: So what? The Unite union’s tactics in may actually be an opportunity, also that in the CIA World Factbook, the US ranks 51st in life expect- In some respects, many will have not an embarrassment. If he can ancy at birth. Working oneself into an early grave does not do much for a point. A disreputable selection turn the tables on McCluskey, one’s happiness quotient. battle in a safe Labour seat in the selection of parliamentary Miliband’s leadership image could The Sachs study found that the US has made “striking economic central Scotland is not exactly a be transformed for the better. and technological progress over the past half century without gains unique event. Unions have always candidates are a direct challenge to But the third and overwhelming in the self-reported happiness of the citizenry. Instead, uncertainties cracked the whip at such times, problem with the Unite strategy is and anxieties are high, social and economic inequalities have widened often pretty blatantly. simply that it is suicidal. considerably, social trust is in decline, and confidence in government Scottish Labour politics were Ed Miliband’s leadership. A Labour party campaigning is at an all-time low.” never exactly a byword for on an old industrial class-based Which brings us to the related matter of the revolution’s long-term Athenian democracy. And if handful of Marxist entryist MPs backers in 2010. agenda, with extra powers for impact on politics. While the Canadian, Australian and British govern- Scotland votes for independence from the Militant Tendency. As many as 150 Unite mem- unions that are in other respects ments have shown they can get things done, including passing tough next year, Falkirk’s new MP in But they were some of the most bers are said in some accounts withering across British life, led by austerity budgets in recent years, the norm in Washington has become 2015 will probably have to with- boring men in British politics, and — Labour has not released the quisling politicians manipulated by paralysing partisanship and gridlock. draw a year later anyway. Labour survived even that. figures — to have been signed up union officials who in some cases In these senses, the American Revolution was a flop. Perhaps it’s Don’t forget too that all politi- The Times made great play to Labour in Falkirk and paid for are old Stalinists, in pursuit of a time for Americans to accept that their revolution was a failure and cal parties have their little local today of a story that 13 other by a single cheque from the union. state-owned economy that would renounce it. For their part, many Russians have. difficulties from time to time. All Labour constituencies are in “spe- None of this is illegal. Most of it not work and would not be popu- Alternatively, rather than being wedded to every practice or institu- occasionally choose candidates by cial measures” – Labour speak for is not against Labour’s rules either, lar, may appeal to a few roman- tion that arose from the revolution, however counterproductive or dys- processes that would not win the control from party HQ – along though the buying of memberships tics. But it is an utterly bankrupt functional today, perhaps Americans can rekindle some of the boldness approval of John Stuart Mill. with Falkirk. The striking thing undoubtedly should be. strategy. of the nation’s Founders to create a “more perfect” and happier union. All have MPs whose behav- is that it hasn’t made any discern- And none of it, at a certain Britain has changed even if Last Fourth of July, while I visited sweltering-but-beautiful iour embarrasses the leader at ible difference to Labour’s wider rather general level, is unworthy. Unite has not. The electorate Washington, I came across an inscription in the Jefferson Memorial Westminster for some reason or standing. Labour is an unpleasantly central- won’t vote for it. They will turn in which the third president warned against allowing institutions to another. The Conservatives have The difference with Falkirk is ist party. It is dominated by young their backs on it, and look else- calcify: “I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitu- Nadine Dorries. The Lib Dems that the alleged skulduggery is middle-class career politicians. It where. It will force Labour back tions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress have Mike Hancock. Labour has not in the local grassroots but ought to be a more open, more into a few post-industrial ghettos, of the human mind... With the change of circumstances, institutions Eric Joyce. And after 2015 Labour appears to be nationally orches- democratic and a more broadly on to the political margins, leaving must advance also to keep pace with the times.” may have Joyce’s successor. trated by the leadership of Unite, based participative party than it the party powerless and its former Those modern patriots who make a show of reading the US But it used to be much worse which is by far Labour’s largest has become. voters angry, twin victims of a Constitution aloud, as though it was carved in stone, might do well to not so many years ago. In the affiliated union and biggest pay- But there are three massive process of mutual abandonment. reread Jefferson’s advice. 1980s Labour had a famous master, and one of Miliband’s key problems with what Unite is THE GUARDIAN WP-BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Doctors advise unplugging Mandela’s life support JOHANNESBURG: Doctors treating move his mouth and eyes when I talked to during the course of the night”. the revered South African leader’s pro- “I don’t want to hang out our dirty Nelson Mandela said he was in a “per- him,” Denis Goldberg, one of the men who Lawyers for Mandela’s relatives and posed burial ground in Qunu, launched a linen as a family in public but he knows manent vegetative state” and advised was convicted with Mandela, said after family members themselves were not tirade at close family members. very well that my father impregnated a his family to turn off his life support visiting him on Monday. “He is definitely immediately available for comment. With his grandfather lying critically married woman of which he is the result machine a week ago, according to court not unconscious,” he said adding that “he Mandela’s wife said earlier yesterday ill in hospital, Mandla reacted furiously of that act.... As for the remaining of my documents obtained by AFP yesterday. was aware of who I was.” that while occasionally Mandela has to the court order, accusing one of his two brothers we all know that they are “He is in a permanent vegetative state Goldberg said he was asked by been uncomfortable during his nearly brothers of impregnating his wife and not my father’s children.” and is assisted in breathing by a life sup- Mandela’s wife Graca Machel to pay him one month hospital stay, he has seldom others of being born out of wedlock. Mandla however said he would not port machine,” said the court filing dated a visit “just to give him mental stim- been in pain. “Now we are about 25 days He also accused other close relatives of fight a court order to move the remains of June 26. “The Mandela family have been ulation”. Presidency spokesman Mac we have been in hospital,” Machel said, money grabbing. “In the past few days I his father, uncle and aunt from his estate advised by the medical practitioners Maharaj refused to comment on the giving thanks for the outpouring of well have been the target of attacks from all in Mvezo — the eastern village where he that his life support machine should be documents. “We don’t have a comment on wishes from around the world for the sorts of individuals wanting a few min- is overseeing large-scale development as switched off. that,” Maharaj said, citing doctor-patient Nobel peace laureate. utes of fame and media attention at my the local traditional chief—back to nearby “Rather than prolonging his suffer- confidentiality. “Although Madiba sometimes may be expense,” Mandla said at a nationally tel- Qunu, Mandela’s childhood home. ing, the Mandela family is exploring this “We have indicated from our point of uncomfortable, very few times he is in evised press conference. The three bodies were exhumed on option as a very real probability,” read a view that based on the doctors’ report pain,” she said. The former president, who He accused Mandela’s daughter Wednesday after a sheriff forced open the filing from the family’s lawyer, relating the condition of the former president is turns 95 later this month, was rushed to Makaziwe of trying to “sow divisions gates of Mandla’s estate with a pickaxe to to a dispute over the final resting place critical but stable at this stage.” hospital on June 8 with a recurring lung and destruction” in her family. The anti- allow three hearses to enter the property. of Mandela’s three children. On the day the court document was infection. apartheid hero’s ex-wife Winnie, who has The graves were moved in 2011, alleg- Since the document was written, the written President Jacob Zuma reported Meanwhile, Nelson Mandela’s grand- regularly visited him in hospital, “has no edly without the family’s consent. After government, family members and people that Mandela’s health had faltered and son thrust an increasingly acerbic family business in the matters of the Mandelas,” forensic tests confirmed the identities, visiting Mandela have reported his condi- he cancelled a trip to Mozambique. The feud firmly into the public eye. Mandla Mandla added. He also lashed out at his the hearses transported the remains to tion has improved. “He is clearly a very ill next day the president reported that Mandela, forced by a court to return the own brother Ndaba for claiming he was Qunu yesterday for the reburial, accord- man, but he was conscious and he tried to Mandela’s condition had “improved remains of three of Mandela’s children to born out of wedlock. ing to police. AFP

Statue of Liberty reopens French agency spies on calls, emails: Le Monde Russia shows impatience over Snowden’s airport stay

PARIS/MOSCOW: France’s of Internet data such as emails, sparked concern from data pro- external intelligence agency spies chat rooms and video from large tection watchdogs and irked on the French public’s phone calls, companies such as Facebook and European governments just as emails and social media activity Google, under a programme known major transatlantic trade talks in France and abroad, the daily as Prism. They also showed that are about to start. Le Monde said yesterday. the US government had gathered Le Monde said France’s DGSE It said the DGSE intercepted so-called metadata — such as the was more interested in finding signals from computers and tel- time, duration and numbers called out who was speaking to whom ephones in France, and between - on all telephone calls carried by than in combing through the con- France and other countries, service providers such as Verizon. tent of private communications. It although not the content of phone France’s DGSE was not immedi- said the DGSE stored a mass of calls, to create a map of “who is ately available for comment. such metadata in the basement of talking to whom”. It said the Le Monde said the French its Paris headquarters. People stand near the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island after it reopened in New York City yesterday fol- activity was illegal. national security commission France’s seven other intelli- lowing closure since Hurricane Sandy badly damaged its surrounding infrastructure. In an Independence “All of our communications are whose job it is to authorise tar- gence services, including domestic Day message, US President Barack Obama thanked members of the American military both at home and spied on,” wrote Le Monde, which geted spying, and the parliamen- secret services and customs and serving abroad. “People in scattered corners of the world are living in peace today, free to write their own based its report on unnamed tary intelligence committee, had money-laundering watchdogs, futures, because of you. We are grateful for your service and your sacrifice, especially those still serving in intelligence sources as well as challenged the paper’s report have access to the data and can remarks made publicly by intelli- and said it worked in accord- tap into it freely as a means to harm’s way, and (for) your families here at home,” he said. gence officials. “Emails, text mes- ance with the law. It said the spot people whose communica- sages, telephone records, access to only body that collected com- tions seem suspicious, whom they Facebook and Twitter are then munications information was a can then track with more intru- stored for years,” it said. government agency controlled by sive techniques such as phone- The activities described are the prime minister’s office that tapping, Le Monde wrote. Morales arrives home UK police seek similar to those carried out by the monitors for security breaches. The Guardian newspaper US National Security Agency, as Le Monde’s report comes amid reported last month that Britain 38 people in described in documents leaked by a storm over media allegations had a similar spying programme former NSA contractor Edward that Washington regularly spies on international phone and to hero’s welcome Snowden. on European citizens and embas- Internet traffic and was sharing new Madeleine The documents revealed that the sies. The allegations, made in the vast quantities of personal infor- LA PAZ: Bolivian President Evo prove its rights had been violated NSA has access to vast amounts German magazine Der Spiegel, mation with the American NSA. Morales arrived home to a hero’s under international law. McCann probe Meanwhile, Snowden should welcome, saying some European Bolivia’s ambassador to the find another country to seek ref- countries’ refusal to let his plane United Nations, Sacha Llorenti LONDON: British police said uge, a Russian official said, signal- enter their airspace because of Soliz, said: “We have no doubt that yesterday that they were opening ling Moscow’s growing impatience suspicion it carried fugitive US it was an order from the White their own investigation into the over the former US agency spy spy agency contractor Edward House. By no means should a dip- 2007 disappearance of toddler contractor’s lengthening stay at Snowden was a provocation lomatic plane with the president Madeleine McCann in Portugal a Moscow airport. aimed at all of South America. be diverted from its route and and had identified 38 people of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Morales was greeted by his forced to land in another coun- interest across Europe. Ryabkov said Russia had received Cabinet and cheering, fist-pump- try.” The White House declined to A two-year review of the orig- no request for political asylum ing crowds at La Paz’s airport comment on the allegations. inal Portuguese investigation, from Snowden and he had to solve after a dramatic journey from US President Barack Obama which is officially closed, had his problems himself after 11 days Moscow that ignited a diplo- and German Chancellor Angela resulted in some new evidence, in the transit area of Moscow’s matic furore when his plane had Merkel agreed to hold talks said Detective Chief Inspector Sheremetyevo airport. “He needs to make an unscheduled stop in between their security officials in Andy Redwood of Scotland Yard, to choose a place to go,” Ryabkov Vienna on Tuesday evening. coming days on US surveillance the officer in charge of the probe. said. “As of this moment, we do “This was an open provocation activities and security issues. Police also still believe that not have a formal application toward a continent, not just a Bolivia is among more than a Madeleine, who was three when from Mr Snowden asking for asy- president,” said Morales, his hair dozen countries where Snowden she disappeared, may be alive, he lum in the Russian Federation.” strewn with flower petals. “North has sought asylum and Morales said. “We have identified 38 per- Russian officials have kept American imperialism uses its has said he would consider grant- sons of interest from a number Snowden at arm’s length since he people to terrify and intimidate ing the American refuge. Five of European countries. Twelve landed from Hong Kong on June us. I just want to say they will countries have rejected granting of those people are UK nationals 23, saying the transit area where never frighten us because we are a Snowden asylum, seven have said who we believe were in Portugal at passengers stay between flights people of dignity and sovereignty.” they would consider a request if the time Madeleine disappeared,” is neutral territory and he will The Bolivian government said made on their soil, and eight said Redwood said. “The inquiries that Demonstrators stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate with posters to show be on Russian soil only if he goes it had filed a formal complaint they had either not made a deci- we seek to undertake will be to their support for Edward Snowden, in Berlin, yesterday. through passport control. with the United Nations and was sion or not received a request. understand more about what role REUTERS studying other legal avenues to REUTERS if any they played in Madeleine’s disappearance.” Neither Madeleine’s parents Gerry and Kate, nor the friends who were having dinner with the McCanns when she disappeared, Murdoch belittled British police in secret recording by staff were among the suspects, he said. The McCanns said it was a “huge step forward” in their ongo- LONDON: Rupert Murdoch at the meeting in London and six months or whatever,” he told staff had hacked into the phones compensate the victims, and ensure ing search for their daughter. The belittled a British police inquiry obtained by the Exaro investiga- a room full of Sun journalists, of hundreds of people to generate the same mistakes do not happen couple launched a global cam- into bribes allegedly paid by his tion website. including some of the 23 who scoops, including one owned by a again,” the spokeswoman said paign to find Madeleine after she journalists in a secret recording Murdoch, the head of News have been arrested for making murdered teenager. “Why are the police behaving vanished from the family’s holiday made by his staff, in sharp con- Corp and 21st Century Fox , had payments to public officials. Since then, tens more have been in this way?” Murdoch said in the flat in Praia da Luz on Portugal’s trast to the profuse public apol- described himself as humbled “We’re talking about payments arrested from the daily Sun news- recording. “It’s the biggest inquiry south coast in May 2007. ogies he made to defuse anger at and appalled by the revelations for news tips from cops: that’s paper for making payments to ever, over next to nothing. Scotland Yard said they news gathering practices. of illegality and phone hacking been going on a hundred years,” public officials while others were “What you’re asking is: what believed she was still alive. “There Murdoch told staff at his Sun that forced the closure of his he said, adding that he remem- arrested for attempts to pervert happens if some of you are proven is no clear definitive proof that tabloid in a private meeting in prized News of the World tabloid bered being told about the need the course of justice. The reporters guilty? What afterwards? I’m not Madeleine McCann is dead and March that he had been wrong two years ago. But in the private for cash for “powerful friends” have denied the allegations. allowed to promise you ... I’ve got so on that basis I still genuinely to help the police investigation meeting with staff the media when he bought the News of the The Australian-born magnate, to be careful what comes out - believe that there is a possibility into tactics he said reporters had mogul railed against police and World in 1969. The recording was who had for years been courted but frankly, I won’t say it, but just that she is alive, and so I would used for decades, and promised said he had cooperated too closely made during a meeting designed by British politicians from all trust me.” When one journalist in ask the public to continue to look unspecified support to reporters with them when an internal com- to rebuild relations between the sides, was forced to appear before the room said “it would be nice to for her,” Redwood said. Since the snared by the inquiry. mittee he set up supplied thou- two sides following the revelations parliament to apologise for the hit back,” Murdoch replied “We ongoing review was launched in A News Corp spokeswoman sands of internal emails at the of July 2011. It was also aired by behaviour of his staff. will, we will.” The grainy recording 2011, British police have gathered defended Murdoch and the firm height of the scandal. Britain’s Channel 4 TV station. A News Corp spokeswoman, revealed Murdoch at times raising more than 30,000 documents, vis- but did not question the accu- “I will do everything in my Murdoch was forced to close responding to the recording, said: his voice and sounding angry, at ited Portugal 16 times, carried out racy of the recording, which power to give you total support, News of the World Sunday paper “No other company has done as others speaking slowly and with new witness interviews and gen- was made by a member of staff even if you’re convicted and get following the admission that his much to identify what went wrong, consideration. REUTERS erated new theories. AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Eight communists slain in Philippines Two women among dead as govt aims to end rebellion

MANILA: Philippine troops for sure. They were found with before his six-year term expires yesterday killed eight commu- high-powered rifles, with bando- in 2016, but the government said nist rebels, two of them women, liers packed with bullets around in April that peace talks had in the latest flare-up of violence their bodies. They traded fire collapsed. since talks to end one of Asia’s alongside the men,” he said. The government blamed longest running insurgencies The NPA has been fighting suc- repeated demands by the NPA broke down. cessive governments for 44 years for comrades to be released from Soldiers were deployed to a in a rebellion that has claimed at jail, as well as frequent attacks, poor, remote farming village in least 30,000 lives. for the failure of the talks. the eastern province of Sorsogon The military estimates the Communist rebels have Policemen display their new pistols during distribution of firearms in a military camp in Quezon City yesterday. after residents complained of rebels have about 4,000 fight- launched more assaults since the “prolonged extortion, abuses and ers, down from a peak of roughly government said the peace proc- threats” by New People’s Army 26,000 in the 1980s. ess had failed, killing at least 34 (NPA) rebels, armed forces Zagala said that, while there civilians, police officers and sol- spokesman Major Ramon Zagala were no specific figures, it was diers, according to a tally based Cops warned against selling guns said. common for government troops on reports from authorities. “Heavy casualties were inflicted to encounter female communist Local brigade commander MANILA: The Philippines’ could end up on the black market. pawned their weapons. on the NPA, while no casualty or fighters. Colonel Jose Kakilala said his poorly paid police have been “This is a very attractive gun, This came after President damage was incurred by the gov- He said the NPA recruited troops involved in yesterday’s warned they will be sacked if and many unscrupulous business- Benigno Aquino said on Tuesday ernment security forces,” Zagala women as well as men from poor fighting had responded to a dis- they sell their new semi-auto- men would be interested in get- that 75,000 officers — or half the said, adding the clashes went for villages or universities, and they tress call from the villagers. matic pistols, a spokesman for ting hold of them,” national police cash-strapped police force — about 35 minutes. were trained to fight together. “The prolonged extortion, the corruption-plagued force spokesman Senior Superintendent would be given pistols after going He said the bodies of eight The military refers to the abuses and threats of the NPA said yesterday. Reuben Sindac said. He said without official weapons for years. NPA guerrillas were recovered, armed female rebels as “amazo- prompted the villagers to report The Glock pistols being distrib- police chief Alan Purisima issued The lowliest policeman’s including two women, along with nas”, from the Greek mythology them... and our soldiers responded uted to tens of thousands of offic- the warning, telling his officers monthly salary is about 21,000 their rifles, grenade launchers and of women fighters. to the call,” Kakilala said in a ers cost about twice as much as they would be sacked and charged pesos ($480), roughly half the improvised bombs. President Benigno Aquino had statement. an entry-level salary in the force, with the criminal offence of mis- legal market price for the new “The women were combatants been aiming to end the rebellion AFP and there are fears that the guns using government money if they Glocks. AFP

123 trafficking Supreme court blocks general’s graft plea bargain victims rescued ZAMBOANGA CITY: At least 123 human traffick- MANILA: The Philippine Court time to consider a govern- government,” said President However in a controversial charges while the government ing victims, about a dozen Supreme Court on Wednesday ment petition which asks it to Benigno Aquino’s spokeswoman development, a special anti- challenges the plea bargain deal. of them minors, who were blocked efforts by a senior intervene in Garcia’s case and Abigail Valte in a statement. graft court ruled in May 2011 He served as military comp- trying to slip to Sabah were general facing massive graft possibly to stop the plea bargain, Garcia is accused of using that Garcia could plead guilty to troller from 2001 until 2004 and intercepted and rescued by charges to enter a plea bargain said court spokesman Theodore his post as the military’s top lesser charges and avoid serious handled UN funds for Filipino the authorities in two sepa- which would have let him post Te. finance official to steal as much punishment if he just returned troops serving as peacekeepers rate operations Wednesday bail and walk free in a few years, The government, which wants as P303m ($6.99m), allowing his P135.43m. overseas. in this city. keeping much of the money. tougher punishment for the gen- family to amass a real estate for- The now-retired general had If convicted of the more seri- The fresh rescue came when The court issued an order eral as part of a crackdown on tune in the United States and previously posted bail on the ous charge of “plunder” or mas- combined personnel of the which temporarily blocks a spe- official corruption, welcomed the the Philippines. lesser charges. But he was rear- sive graft, he could be jailed for Philippine Coast Guard, police cial anti-graft court from going top court’s action. The case came to light in 2003 rested in September 2011 for 40 years. and the Sea-based anti-Traf- ahead with the plea bargain deal “The issuance of a tempo- when US customs officials seized failure to declare assets and for Aquino, who was elected on an ficking Task Force received involving former military comp- rary restraining order against 100,000 dollars in undeclared cash holding US immigrant status anti-graft platform in 2010, has intelligence reports about 43 troller Major General Carlos the questioned plea bargain is a from his two sons at San Francisco while serving in the military. vowed to crack down on corrup- persons on board on two passen- Garcia. welcome development given the airport after a commercial flight He is now detained at the tion in government offices. ger motorboats at the wharf of This will give the Supreme position taken by the Philippine from the Philippines. national prison on these other AFP the Philippine Ports Authority on Wednesday night. Philippine Coast Guard Station commander Lieutenant Senior Grade Jomark Angue said the victims, in two batches, were intercepted about 7pm A 7.2 quake may hit 500,000 Aquino orders action aboard two vessels, M/V Lady Mary Joy and M/V Ever Queen against people behind Emilia. buildings in Manila: Expert Red tide alert up in Samar MANILA: vice-for-flight scheme About 168,300 resi- from which a powerful quake scenario, eight to ten percent dential buildings may be heav- can emanate, “is ripe for another of public buildings may sustain CATBALOGAN CITY: ily damaged and 339,800 partly major movement.” heavy damage while 20 to 25 per- MANILA: President Aquino wants criminal charges filed against Authorities have raised a red damaged if a magnitude 7.2 The West Valley Fault, or cent may be partly damaged. any official or employee of the embassies or consulates found guilty tide alert in Cambatutay Bay earthquake from the West the Marikina fault line, starts A magnitude 7.2 quake can of engaging in the sex-for-flight scheme victimizing overseas in Tarangnan town. Valley Fault hits the coun- from the Sierra Madre and runs also leave 33,500 people dead and Filipino workers (OFWs). This, after the Bureau try, the Philippine Institute of through Bulacan; Rodriguez, 113,600 injured, and the temblor Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a text mes- of Fisheries and Aquatic Volcanology and Seismology Rizal; Quezon City; the eastern can affect lifelines like water sage yesterday that Aquino instructed Labour Secretary Rosalinda Resources (BFAR) reported warned yesterday. side of Metro Manila including pipes, electricity, bridges and Baldoz to coordinate with the Department of Justice and the Office on Monday that two villagers In a lecture organised by the Pasig and Taguig; Muntinlupa; communication facilities. “We of the Executive Secretary should the investigation on the sex-for- have died and 16 others have New Zealand embassy in Makati, San Pedro and Sta Rosa in don’t want this scenario to hap- repatriation allegation involving labour officials in the Middle East been hospitalised for shell- Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr Laguna; and ends in Carmona, pen; we have to do something so it yield a basis for filing criminal charges. fish poisoning in the baran- also said government scientists Cavite. won’t happen,” Solidum said. The President met with Baldoz Tuesday afternoon after she came gays of Gallego and Bahay in have predicted that the fault, Solidum said that under this THE PHILIPPINE STAR from missions abroad. Tarangnan. Valte said Baldoz briefed Aquino on the progress of the sex-for- Local BFAR chief Rolando repatriation investigation and the measures that the Department Ay-ay said most of the victims of Labour and Employment (DOLE) had taken in the wake of these ate mussels (tahong) harvested US flag burning allegations. from Cambatutay Bay which, Baldoz assured Aquino that “no one would be spared” if the inves- together with Maqueda Bay, tigation would show any wrongdoing on the part of the embassy or is a major source of seafood in labour or consulate officials or employees. Samar. Earlier, Aquino said he might ask the National Bureau of Investigation to step in if the probe of the foreign affairs and labour departments Bet collector would not be satisfactory. He said this when asked if he was open to the creation of a special nabbed in Abra body to look into the accusations against foreign affairs and labour officials to ensure there would be no whitewash. LA TRINIDAD: A jueteng Baldoz also informed Aquino that 13 female labour attachés are set bet collector or “kobrador” to be deployed to various countries in the Middle East to augment the was cornered in San Quintin officers of the Philippine Overseas Labour Offices (POLO) in the region. town in Abra Wednesday The DOLE will instal Foreign Labour Operations Information morning while collecting bets. System in all 37 POLOs, with the Middle East POLO as priority. Forty-year-old Pedro Castro The system will record all POLO transactions and store data to be from barangay Suso, Sta accessible to DOLE, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Maria town in nearby Ilocos (POEA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Sur province was caught by Baldoz also issued an administrative order prohibiting distressed joint forces from the Criminal OFWs from engaging in any work while under the custody of the Incestigation and Detection Migrant Workers and other Overseas Filipino Resource Centre. Group, intelligence operatives Baldoz said the employment ban is part of government efforts to of the Abra provincial police strengthen the operations of the POLO and address the sex-for-repa- and local policemen from triation allegation involving labour officers in the Middle East. San Quintin town while col- The order shall be effective immediately and includes employment lecting bets in barangay Villa in the households of Philippine embassy and POLO officers and staff Mercedes, San Quintin. and allows only the designated female centre supervisor to reside at A crack team of supposed the resource centre. anti-jueteng operatives red- Baldoz also required all those requesting repatriation tickets from handedly caught the collec- employers, recruitment agencies, POEA, OWWA and other sources tor with six sets of “papelitos” to seek the approval of the head of POLO. (paper bet list), one ball pen, “The labour attaché shall designate an organic staff as head of the bets worth P377, and a small repatriation team who shall accompany to the airport all wards for cloth bag. Protesters burn a mock US flag with anti-US slogans at a protest near the US embassy in Manila yesterday to repatriation,” Baldoz noted. AGENCIES mark Filipino-American Friendship Day. THE PHILIPPINE STAR FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA

Abe begins campaign Film director Koreas agree to hold faces court TAIPEI: Acclaimed Taiwanese director Doze Niu faces prosecution for alleg- talks on joint zone edly using false papers to take a Chinese cinematogra- pher onto a Taiwanese naval base to scout film locations, Kaesong last symbol of cross-border reconciliation the military said yesterday. Niu and award-winning SEOUL: North and South accepted the South’s proposal, a dialogue. The North’s first vice cinematographer Cao Yu are Korea agreed yesterday to hold ministry spokesman said. foreign minister Kim Kye-Gwan accused of violating a law that talks about reopening a jointly- Plans for high-level talks last is currently on a visit to Moscow bans Chinese nationals from run industrial estate which had month on the future of the estate, to discuss possible resumption entering military facilities, the shut down amid high military which has been shut since April, of six-party nuclear talks stalled navy said. tensions. had collapsed at the last minute since December 2008. The navy said it had decided The agreement — described due to a protocol dispute. Kim late last month discussed to withdraw all assistance to by one analyst as a good sign — The Kaesong estate, where restarting the talks in Beijing, Niu for his upcoming movie follows months of friction and 53,000 North Koreans worked in where he met China’s Foreign “Military Paradise” and would threats of war by Pyongyang, 123 Seoul-owned factories, is the Minister Wang Yi. report the case to prosecutors after its February nuclear test last remaining symbol of cross- Operations at Kaesong just to start a formal investigation. attracted tougher UN sanctions. border reconciliation and a valu- north of the heavily fortified bor- The announcement came a day able source of hard currency for der came to a halt after the North China to discuss after the North restored a cross- the impoverished North. It was banned entry by the South’s fac- border hotline and said it would the most high-profile casualty of tory managers and other officials ‘code of conduct’ let the South’s businessmen visit the months of elevated tensions and pulled all its own workers out the Kaesong estate just north that followed the North’s third in April. MANILA: This week the of the border to check on their nuclear test, the subsequent tight- Its concessions on Wednesday Association of Southeast closed factories. ened UN sanctions and US-South came hours after dozens of South Asian Nations appeared to The South’s unification minis- Korean military exercises. Korean firms threatened to with- make progress on address- try had responded by suggesting a After repeatedly threaten- draw altogether from the zone, ing territorial disputes in the working-level meeting at the bor- ing Seoul and Washington with complaining they had fallen vic- South China Sea. Following der truce village of Panmunjom conventional and nuclear attack, tim to political bickering between meetings in Brunei, the on Saturday. After some dis- Pyongyang in recent weeks the two rivals. group announced that China pute about the venue, the North appears to want to shift to AFP Japan’s Prime Minister and Leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic had agreed to discuss a set of Party Shinzo Abe (right) speaks to voters from the roof of a cam- rules known as the “code of paign van in Tokyo yesterday. conduct” to avoid conflict in the disputed waters. Last year’s Asean forum ended without a consensus because of squabbles over the Cargo ship capsizes off Malaysia deports UK activist South China Sea. The group concluded its meetings without KUALA LUMPUR: The She said the suit was brought visit to London yesterday. a joint statement for the first Thailand, 11 missing activist sister-in-law of former by “a transnational corpora- Switzerland-based forest-pro- time in its history. British prime minister Gordon tion that is on the British and tection group the Bruno Manser China, Taiwan and Vietnam BANGKOK: Eleven crew “There were 17 crew in total,” Brown has said she was European stock exchanges,” Fund called on Cameron to raise claim practically the entire sea, members from a Bangladeshi Major Chatchai Sakdee added, deported from a Malaysian and by powerful figures within the matter personally with Najib. while the Philippines, Malaysia cargo ship were missing yester- revising down early reports of 28 state whose powerful leader Sarawak, but gave no further “The Bruno Manser Fund and Brunei have partial claims. day after their vessel capsized on board and 18 rescued after ini- is widely accused of massive details. calls on the British government The sea is believed to be rich in the Andaman Sea, sparking tial “confusion... from information corruption. She accused authorities of bar- to formally protest against the in oil and natural gas. a rescue mission, Thai officials from different sources”. Clare Rewcastle Brown, an ring her so that she could not unacceptable banishment of said. Marine police Lieutenant activist journalist who runs a defend herself. Clare Rewcastle Brown from Malaysia drafts The ship, which was heading for Colonel Prasert Srikunrat said website and radio station fiercely “The fact that I am being Malaysia,” it said in a statement. Bangladesh’s port of Chittagong, “very poor visibility” was ham- critical of Sarawak chief minis- threatened with being turned A Sarawak immigration official new crime law ran into trouble early yesterday pering the search for the missing. ter Taib Mahmud, said she was away now by immigration shows confirmed the deportationsaid in rough seas some 32km off an The Thai navy said the missing turned away at an airport in the exactly how this country is being that Rewcastle Brown, who has KUALA LUMPUR: A new island near Phuket in Thailand’s were in a lifeboat which was set state on Wednesday. run for the benefit of the sort of broadcast the anti-Taib pirate law to replace the Emergency south. adrift by the high seas. Sarawak-born Rewcastle people who are trying to sue me signal of Radio Free Sarawak for Ordinance (EO) is being Six of the crew were rescued, “We cannot find them yet after Brown, who this year won an now,” she said. three years, has been on a black- finalised to bring to book five of them by a passing ship two trips by helicopters, and one award from the International Rewcastle Brown was believed list since 2011. ex-detainees who have been and the other by a navy helicop- by an airplane... there’s heavy rain Press Institute for her work, said headed back to Britain and could Taib has dominated Sarawak found to be partly responsible ter, according to Phuket marine and poor visibility,” Thammawut in a video statement on YouTube not be immediately reached. — a vast state on Borneo island for the rising crime rate. police. Marlaisukarin, a captain in the that she had flown to Sarawak’s The flap emerged just as of 2.5 million people, rich jungle It is now with the Attorney- But fears were growing for the Thai navy said, confirming the capital Kuching to meet lawyers Malaysian Prime Minister Najib habitats and powerful rivers — as General’s Chambers which is 11 missing after several hours figures. about a civil suit filed against her Razak was set to meet his British chief minister since 1981. in the process of drafting the without a sighting. AFP there. counterpart David Cameron on a AFP legislation that will be tabled later in Parliament. Home Affairs Minister Summer drill Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi said the move was necessary in the wake of rising crime attributed to ex-EO detainees who did not Concern for American fear arrest after the repealing of the ordinance in 2011. held in North Korea Japan ‘N-rules WASHINGTON: The US on special prison in May. to be the best’ Wednesday said it was gravely “We have seen the interview concerned about the health of footage of Mr Bae. It’s clear that TOKYO: Japan will have one a Korean-American sentenced his health is deteriorating which of the world’s best atomic to hard labour in North Korea is of course of grave concern to power safety regimes, the who pleaded for help in a rare all of us,” State Department new head of the industry’s TV interview. spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. watchdog pledged yesterday, And the State Department “We urge, and have urged many but he said the full restart of renewed appeals to Pyongyang to times, North Korean authorities the nation’s nuclear plants is grant Kenneth Bae amnesty and to grant Mr Bae amnesty and some way off. free him immediately. immediate release.” Shunichi Tanaka, Chairman In an interview, Bae appealed to She said the Swedish embassy of the Nuclear Regulation the US to secure his early release, in Pyongyang, which acts on Authority, said new and saying he has been in poor health. behalf of the US in consular mat- tougher technical stand- “I ask the US government for ters, had not been granted access ards will come into force on help and hope it will make more to Bae since May 21. Bae, whose Monday, paving the way for efforts for my return at an early Korean name is Pae Jun-Ho, nuclear operators to restart date,” tour operator Kenneth was arrested in November as he their reactors. Bae said in an interview with the entered the northeastern North Utilities are gearing up to Chosun Sinbo, a pro-Pyongyang Korean port city of Rason. He was request that the authority newspaper published in Japan. sentenced to 15 years for subver- review their facilities, most Bae said he had been in poor sion and began serving time on of which have sat idle since health since he was sent to a May 14. AGENCIES going offline for inspections Paramilitary policemen jump as they take part in a summer drill in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in China in the aftermath of the 2011 yesterday. Fukushima nuclear crisis. 50 die in Nepal Only one in 10 Bangla textile units safe: Engineers landslides KATHMANDU: Landslides DHAKA: Only one in 10 from the country’s prestig- garment plants, be shut down that could be produced. Many of drawings or records of their con- and floods triggered by sev- garment factory buildings ious Bangladesh University of immediately after cracks were the buildings were thrown up struction on file for inspection. eral weeks of monsoon rains inspected by engineers from a Engineering and Technology discovered, similar to those found quickly, sometimes without con- About 40 percent of the total have killed at least 50 people top Bangladesh university were (BUET). at the Rana Plaza, one day before sulting engineers, to house fac- buildings inspected “have signifi- in mainly remote parts of structurally sound, underlin- Structural flaws, ranging from it collapsed, Rahman said, adding tories for the garment industry, cant cracks and distress” but do Nepal, a government official ing the scale of safety problems minor to severe, were discovered that authorities have complied, the mainstay of the Bangladesh not impose any immediate dan- said yesterday. for the world’s second-biggest at another 60 buildings in and shuttering both. economy, accounting for 80 ger, with more detailed analysis “So far, 50 people from clothes producer, the head engi- near the capital Dhaka, includ- “We’ve also asked the owners percent of the country’s $25bn to be carried out in the next three across the country have been neer said yesterday. ing two that could collapse at any of another four structures to con- annual exports. months, he said. killed by landslides and floods,” Building and factory own- moment, Mohammad Mujibur duct detailed structural analysis Bangladesh government has Garment industry bosses as said Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal, ers rushed to request engineers Rahman, head of BUET’s civil immediately, possibly by tomor- embarked on a major inspection well as the government have been chief of National Emergency check the buildings in the wake engineering department said. row, as they have major struc- drive of its own, deploying dozens trying to persuade Western fash- Operation Centre, which moni- of the collapse of the nine-sto- “Of the 66, we found only six tural problems,” said Rahman, a of teams to probe the safety of ion firms not to move production tors natural disasters in Nepal. rey garment factory complex in buildings to be perfect and with- professor who teaches civil engi- the factories in an effort to reas- out of Bangladesh in the wake of The death toll is likely to April that killed 1,129 people, out any noticeable distress or neering at the university. sure worried retailers. the disaster. rise, with some 19 people still Bangladesh’s worst industrial deviation,” said Rahman, whose Fifteen teams, of two engi- The 66 garment factories were Fearing a consumer backlash, missing after floods hit mostly disaster. final report into the inspections neers each, checked the founda- among 102 buildings that the many Western retailers have farming communities in the Six buildings, housing garment will be handed to officials in com- tions, support columns and other engineering teams inspected, since launched their own moni- country’s southern plains and factories, have been cleared as ing days. structures of the buildings and upon request, including banks, toring of Bangladesh’s factories, remote western hills, Dhakal structurally sound after being Teams requested that two the soil they were built on, as schools and private businesses. including of fire safety conditions. said. AGENCIES inspected by teams of engineers buildings, housing multiple well as any documents and plans Many did not have design plans, AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

Musharraf still in presidency Sharif talks business in China as per records

President Xi says strengthening strategic cooperation with Islamabad is a priority ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan president General BEIJING: Pakistan’s Prime The prime minister, mean- Pervez Musharraf is still Minister Nawaz Sharif met while, thanked Xi for China’s help a serving general and lives Chinese President Xi Jinping and support, saying he chose the in the presidency, accord- yesterday during his first for- country as his first overseas desti- ing to National Database eign visit since his May election, nation to consolidate and further and Registration Authority looking to secure infrastruc- develop friendship between the (Nadra) records. Sources said ture projects to tackle a chronic countries. that Musharraf’s address was energy crisis and economic He said his country welcomes President House, Islamabad, malaise. Chinese investment and will work and his name was General Since his victory at the polls, to create a friendly enviroment Pervez Musharraf. His place Sharif has sought to strengthen for it. of birth, as per his computer- economic ties with close ally Sharif was due to hold talks ised national identity card, Beijing as he tries to tackle weak with Premier Li Keqiang on is Delhi, India. Sources said growth, inflation and power cuts Friday, according to a schedule the inclusion of professional of up to 20 hours a day. provided by Pakistani officials. titles such as general was His first meetings in the Over the weekend he will not allowed with the name Chinese capital included appoint- attend a China-Pakistan Energy of a card holder, but former ments with leaders from state- Forum in Shanghai and meet a Nadra chairman, Brigadier owned heavyweights the China power company in the southern (retired) Saleem Moin, made Investment Corporation sov- city of Guangzhou, before flying an exception in the case of ereign wealth fund, China home on Monday. Musharraf, who was issued a Development Bank and China Pakistan, where Sharif won lifetime card. Power Investment Corporation. praise for high-impact infrastruc- Sharif also met Xi at Beijing’s ture projects such as a motorway First law varsity Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, during his two previous tenures China Central Television in office, has opened its arms to plan cleared reported on its main evening news Chinese investment. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (left) with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Diaoyutai broadcast. Premier Li — the first for- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State guest house in Beijing yesterday. Xi, calling Sharif an old friend eign leader to visit Pakistan will have its first full-fledged of China as well as a good friend, after Sharif’s election — said in law university in the federal good brother and good partner, Islamabad that Beijing was ready control of Pakistan’s Gwadar port, rise to $15bn in the next two to Islamic Movement — which seeks capital soon as the Higher said strengthening strategic to speed up work to upgrade the giving it access to the Arabian Sea three years. The threat of mili- an independent homeland for Education Commission cooperation with Islamabad was Karakoram Highway as part of and Strait of Hormuz, a gateway tancy is also likely to figure during Muslim Uighurs in China’s west- (HEC) has issued a no- a priority for China’s diplomacy a proposed economic corridor for a third of the world’s traded oil. Sharif’s discussions. ern Xinjiang region — is training objection certificate (NoC) with countries on its periphery, between the two countries. China-Pakistan trade last year China is concerned that “terrorists” in Pakistan. to expedite work. An official it reported. Earlier this year China took reached $12bn and is targeted to the separatist East Turkestan AFP said yesterday that the HEC had issued the NOC to the proposed Federal University of Law and Judicial Administration for which a bill was passed in parliament Bomb kills in 2012. Initially, classes will Pakistan ends moratorium on executions start on the campus of the Federal Judicial Academy for four girls ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new govern- elect a new head of state. could now be facing execution. which a block is under con- ment has ended a moratorium on execu- “The new government has decided to deal “The sheer number of people at risk makes struction. Work on a sepa- tions, an official said yestrerday, as Amnesty with all cases of execution on merit,” said the new government policy of turning back to rate full-fledged building for at wedding International raised concerns about a interior ministry spokesman Umer Hameed. the death penalty even more horrendous,” said the university will start after KANDAHAR: A bomb attack “shocking and retrograde step”. “The government has given clear instructions Truscott. The interior ministry spokesman approval from the Ministry of killed four girls attending an Under the previous government led by the to see all such cases on a case-by-case basis said up to 450 convicts are awaiting execution Law and Justice. Afghan wedding, officials said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), no one except and there will be no general amnesty for the and their cases will be examined. yesterday, blaming the attack a soldier convicted by court martial was put convicts waiting for execution,” he said. The government will show sympathy $100m Saudi on Taliban rebels intending to to death since 2008. London-based rights group Amnesty towards convicts who fall into a “special cat- target government employees at But the PPP suffered a crushing defeat International on Wednesday called for an egory” such as women and the elderly, he said. loan for power the event. in historic elections on May 11, which swept immediate moratorium on the use of the death Pakistan’s crowded prisons lack basic facil- The children, aged between to power the centre-right Pakistan Muslim penalty. ities for inmates and the country normally ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia seven and 12, died when an impro- League-N (PML-N) under Prime Minister “Any government green light to resume exe- deals harshly with prisoners. Riyadh has cleared a $100m vised explosive device (IED) deto- Nawaz Sharif. cutions in Pakistan would be a shocking and It also suffers daily Islamist militant attacks loan for swiftly completing nated as they collected water from A presidential order imposing a moratorium retrograde step, putting thousands of people’s blamed on extremists linked to the Taliban work on the 969MW Neelum a river during celebrations in the on the death penalty, issued in 2008, expired lives at risk,” said Polly Truscott, Amnesty’s and Al Qaeda, as well as chronic crime in its Jhelum Hydropower Project. southern province of Helmand. on 30 June. In Pakistan all executions must Asia Pacific Deputy Director. largest cities. “Resuming executions would Sources said a delegation will “The children were at the wed- be approved by the president. The PPP’s Asif Amnesty estimates that Pakistan has more do nothing to tackle crime or militancy, but leave for Riyadh on July 7 to ding party and this morning they Ali Zardari is due to step down in August and than 8,000 prisoners on death row, most of instead just perpetuate a cycle of violence,” sign the deal with the Saudi went to collect water when the the parliament controlled by the PML-N will whom have exhausted the appeals process and said Amnesty’s Truscott. AGENCIES Fund for Development. Like IED exploded on a footpath,” pro- China and Abu Dhabi, Saudi vincial administration spokesman Arabia had withheld the loan Omar Zwak said. during the previous govern- “The Taliban may have planted ment. “We are also engaged the bomb to hit local government in talks with the Abu Dhabi staff who were at the wedding, Fund to release a $100m loan, but it killed innocent children.” US reduces financial aid to Islamabad which was stopped until the Senior police official settlement of a payment row Mohammad Ismail Hotak con- ISLAMABAD: The Obama deterioration in US-Pakistan ties. They said the Congressional assistance and one-third is for between the UAE’s Etisalat firmed the incident outside the administration has requested They said the US was aware of Research Service, which had security assistance. and the Pakistan government provincial capital Lashkar Gah $1.16bn for aid to Pakistan in Pakistan’s critical role in ensuring reported the aid cuts, also noted “The total includes $281.2m, over privatisation of Pakistan and gave a similar account. the 2014 financial year — almost peace and stability in South Asia that like previous US administra- considered to be Overseas Telecommunication Company “Four young girls were killed. half of the $2.6bn it spent in and this reflected in US Secretary tions, the Obama administration Contingency Operations (OCO) Limited,” an official said. The body of one of them has been 2012 and a quarter of the $4.5bn of State John Kerry’s decision to continued to support a “stable, that is not part of the core request China also withheld $448m totally shattered,” he said. it spent in 2010 reports said. visit Islamabad on July 28. democratic, and prosperous” but is identified by the adminis- for the Neelum Jhelum Taliban rebels regularly use The military aid also goes The diplomats pointed out Pakistan. tration as extraordinary, tempo- project and cleared it after IEDs to target government offi- down to $397m from over $1.2bn that the US planned to withdraw The administration believes rary funding needs for frontline the PML-N government took cials, and Nato and Afghan sol- in 2010. The cuts, however, may most of its combat troops from that Pakistan plays a ‘critical states,” the CRS said. over. Delays have pushed the diers, but civilians and children not have a major impact on the Afghanistan by 2014, which fur- role’ in South Asia and also in The civilian assistance will project costs to Rs274.8bn are also often killed and wounded Pakistani economy as the coun- ther enhanced Pakistan’s role in US counter-terrorism efforts, the focus on five key areas — energy, from an estimated Rs84.5bn. by the attacks. try received an estimated $12.8bn ensuring a peaceful transition in report said. stabilisation, social services (espe- “The prime minister has According to UN statistics, from July 2012 to May 2013. Afghanistan. For fiscal year 2014, beginning cially health and education), asked the Ministry of Water civilian deaths rose by 24 percent Pakistani diplomats in They noted that Washington October 1 this year, the Obama economic growth (including agri- and Power to probe the delay in the first half of 2013 compared Washington, when asked for com- had also helped Islamabad in deal- administration is requesting culture), and improving govern- which also sparked the worst to last year. ments, said it would be wrong to ing with a major energy crisis and a total of $1,162.57m, of which ance, including transparency and energy crisis,” the official said. AFP interpret the cuts as indicating the 2010 floods. about two-thirds is for economic gender equality. NTERNEWS The Planning Commission’s energy wing has also ques- tioned the project’s execution programme and revision of Police operation costs. Helmand’s top female UN: Poll key to Kabul’s future police officer shot dead NEW YORK: Afghanistan’s presidential election in April KANDAHAR: Gunmen yesterday shot dead one of the most high- 2014 following the withdrawal profile female police officers in Afghanistan, underlining the threat of most allied troops will show to women who take on public roles in the country. if the country has gained Lieutenant Islam Bibi was a well-known face of female advancement, from democratic reform, a but admitted to receiving regular death threats from people who disap- UN official said yesterday. proved of her career, including from her own brother. “It is extremely important “She was shot by unknown assailants when she was being driven for the people of Afghanistan, to work by her son in the morning,” Helmand provincial government but also for the UN and the spokesman Omar Zwak said. “She was badly wounded and taken to many nations that have con- hospital, and later died in emergency care. Her son was also injured.” tributed to this transition, Bibi, aged 37 and a mother of three, was seen as an example of that the country does not how opportunities for women have improved in Afghanistan since the fall back into the nightmares repressive Taliban regime was ousted in 2001. of war, the extreme pov- She was the most senior female officer serving in Helmand, a hotbed erty and violations of human of the Islamist insurgency that was launched against the US-backed rights that we saw earlier,” Kabul government after the fall of the Taliban. Deputy Secretary General “My brother, father and sisters were all against me. In fact my Jan Eliasson said. Kabul must brother tried to kill me three times,” Bibi told the Sunday Telegraph hold free and fair election newspaper earlier this year. “He came to see me brandishing his pistol early next year, while assum- trying to order me not to do it (serve in the police), though he didn’t ing full security responsibility actually open fire. The government eventually had to take his pistol throughout the country, he Police prepare for operations against suspected criminals in Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday, following reports away.” Bibi, a former refugee in Iran, returned to Afghanistan in 2001 said on returning from a visit of criminal activities and gang wars in the Lyari area. and joined the police force nine years ago, saying she signed up for the to Afghanistan. AGENCIES salary and for the love of her country. AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA

Wet Ahmedabad RBI will try to China plays reduce rupee volatility down warning CHENNAI: The Reserve Bank of India does not have any tar- get for the rupee’s level but will use all instruments it has to reduce volatility, RBI Governor by general D Subbarao said yesterday. He also said the bank’s mon- etary policy transmission was not agile as commercial banks are Defence minister visiting Beijing reluctant to pass on the benefit of interest rate reduction to bor- NEW DELHI: India yesterday visit, with talks to include peace rowers, and that not all applicants raised with China the statement on their shared border as well will get a banking licence. of a Chinese general warning as regional security issues, the Speaking to reporters after the India against stirring up “new defence ministry said. bank’s board meeting, Subbarao trouble” on the border and was “Both ministers are expected to said the bank had no exchange told that it was “not reflective” discuss a number of issues, includ- rate target. The rupee fell to over of the official view. ing those related to maintenance Rs.60 to the US dollar recently. India’s reaction followed a state- of peace and tranquillity on the “I cannot say anything more ment by Major General Luo Yuan border... and matters relating to than standard policy of RBI, we to reporters in Beijing that the regional and global security,” said employ instruments which are “Indian side should not provoke an official statement. available to us in order to manage new problems and increase mili- The visit coincides with a volatility. We don’t have exchange tary deployment at the border five-day trip by Pakistani Prime rate or target plan, we try to areas and stir up new trouble”. Minister Nawaz Sharif to China, manage the currency movement Luo, deputy director general his first foreign visit since his May by using all the instruments,” of the world military research election. Subbarao said. department at a People’s Antony’s trip is the first by an Schoolboys push their bicycles through a flooded road after heavy monsoon rains in Ahmedabad IANS Liberation Army academy, was Indian defence minister since 2006 yesterday. quoted as saying that “India is the and comes after a spat between only country in the world that says the two nuclear-armed neighbours that it is developing its military in May over troop movements in a power because of China’s military disputed Himalayan border region. threat”. Delhi alleged Chinese troops “So, I believe that India should intruded nearly 20 kilometres into Concern over ‘game-changer’ food scheme be very cautious in what it does Indian-claimed territory, trigger- and what it says.” ing a three-week stand-off that NEW DELHI: India’s rul- about the impact on government rounded on the government for Sonal Varma, an economist with Official sources in New Delhi was resolved after talks between ing party said yesterday a vast finances and food prices. ramming through a controversial Nomura Securities. said the “matter of statement by local military leaders, and a with- new food scheme for the poor “It is going to be a game-changer programme without a parliamen- Economic growth is at a decade- Chinese general was promptly drawal of troops from both sides. was a “game-changer” to fight in terms of poverty eradication,” tary debate, but the executive low of five percent, the govern- raised by India with China”. The Line of Actual Control has endemic malnutrition, but ana- senior Congress leader Tom order is only temporary and must ment is running large fiscal and The Chinese side said they were never been formally demarcated, lysts expressed concern about Vadukkan said. “If basic needs like be converted into law. current account deficits, and the looking forward to the Indian although the sides have signed the programme’s implementa- hunger are not met, you can’t talk It will be introduced later this rupee has slumped to a historic defence minister’s visit and were accords to maintain peace in the tion and cost. about (economic) development.” month or in August in the next low against the dollar. “conveyed understanding that region that was the site of a brief The cabinet issued an execu- Despite two decades of strong session of parliament, which has Indians classed as below the the statement is not reflective of Indo-Chinese war in 1962. tive order late on Wednesday economic growth, India still strug- been stalled for much of the last poverty line already receive sub- Chinese official view”. Antony was also likely to hold introducing the National Food gles to feed its population ade- two years due to repeated protests sidised kerosene, cooking gas, fer- Luo also said that “there is still negotiations on a Border Defence Security Bill, which is expected to quately, with a survey last year by the opposition. tilisers and wheat through what is problem of 90,000 square kilo- Cooperation Agreement, a new be approved by the president and showing that 42 percent of chil- “It is just a political gimmick in the world’s biggest public distribu- metres of territory still occupied mechanism suggested by China be a vote-winning measure ahead dren under five were underweight. a hurry,” the leader of the oppo- tion system. by the Indian side. These are the last year for improving border of elections next year. The food measure, which will sition Bharatiya Janata Party, But the welfare programmes problems left over from history security, an official said. The programme — which the offer five kilograms per person per Rajnath Singh, told reporters are inefficient and riddled with and we should look at it with cool His delegation includes the government says will add Rs230bn month for as little as one rupee yesterday. graft. Many of the 360 million peo- head”. defence secretary and top military ($3.8bn) per year to the country’s per kilo, is considered key to the Critics of the food programme ple who receive subsidised grains His comments came as Indian commanders. existing Rs900bn food subsidy bill Congress-led coalition’s fortunes say that India can ill-afford such complain about the poor quality. Defence Minister A K Antony led The trip comes after Chinese — will offer subsidised grains to an in national elections due in 2014. a costly subsidy burden at a time Siddhartha Sanyal, chief India a high-level delegation to China Premier Li Keqiang pledged to estimated 810 million people. “If it wins us votes, then that of slowing economic growth and economist with Barclays Capital, yesterday, the first such trip in build trust with India, declaring It has been pushed strongly by is an afterthought,” Vadukkan, when credit ratings agencies are said that implementation would seven years. that ties between the Asian giants the head of the ruling Congress also a party spokesman, claimed. eyeing the country’s large deficit. be a “huge logistical problem, Antony will meet his Chinese were key to world peace, during a party, Sonia Gandhi, who has “Naturally anything good that you “India’s current macroeconomic with coordination required from counterpart General Chang visit to New Delhi in May. insisted on honouring a 2009 do gains you popularity.” position does not provide the space all states”. Wanquan during the three-day AGENCIES election pledge despite concerns India’s opposition parties have to implement this policy,” said AFP

Indians in Double blow to Mamata regime BJP for ‘aggressive’ Saudi Arabia KOLKATA: West Bengal’s Joymalyo Bagchi said it would June 17, Banerjee had said the Mamata Banerjee government monitor the probe. charge sheet in the case would be regularise stay yesterday suffered a double The bench directed the CID submitted within 15 days. campaign against UPA whammy in the Calcutta High to submit a report on the course The state government suffered NEW DELHI: As 92,000 Court, which disapproved of her of its inquiry by July 30, when another setback when the same NEW DELHI: The BJP par- the parliamentary board dis- Indians in Saudi Arabia time frame for the Kamduni the bench will again take up the bench of the Calcutta High Court liamentary board yesterday cussed the “misuse of CBI by the have been given Emergency gang rape and murder probe, matter. directed it to include all leading discussed steps to launch an government”. Certificates to enable them and directed the regime to The petition had sought that newspapers, some of which the “aggressive” campaign against The BJP is miffed at the way return home over the king- include all leading newspapers in the court monitor investigation regime last year dropped from the UPA government for the Central Bureau of Investigation dom’s Nitaqat work policy, the list of publications to be kept by the Criminal Investigation the list, among publications to be coming assembly and Lok Sabha (CBI) has handled the probe very few of them are leaving. in state-run and aided libraries. Department (CID). available in state-run and aided polls while expressing concern into the Ishrat Jahan case and Most are using an extended Hearing a public interest litiga- The bench observed that if the libraries. over the government using CBI is apprehensive about the probe grace period announced by tion (PIL) pleading for the consti- head of the administration sets Hearing a PIL moved by coun- as “a political tool”. reaching the doorstep of former Saudi Arabia to regularise tution of a Special Investigation a deadline for completion of the sel Basabi Rai Chowdhury, Justice In the first meeting of the Gujarat minister Amit Shah. their stay and switch jobs. Team (SIT) to probe the sexual inquiry, investigators would be put Mishra and Justice Bagchi asked parliamentary board after party Shah, recently appointed Uttar According to Indian assault and killing of a college girl under pressure, and said the court the government to notify the veteran L K Advani’s resignation Pradesh in charge, is considered Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao, in North 24-Parganas district on would keep an eye on the probe. names of leading newspapers episode last month, the party close to Modi. the grace period ends on June 7, a division bench of Chief During her visit to the house within two weeks. sought to project an image of The CBI charge sheet in the November 3, after which the Justice Arun Mishra and Justice of the victim at Kamduni village IANS unity. Advani attended the meet- case on Wednesday termed the kingdom would become very ing and sat next to Gujarat Chief gunfight as fake and said it was strict in implementing Nitaqat. Minister Narendra Modi. engineered by Guajrat Police and Those overstaying or on invalid Advani had resigned from the Intelligence Bureau. work permits would face Building collapse major party posts last month fol- Ananth Kumar alleged the arrest, huge fines and deporta- lowing the appointment of Modi Congress was using CBI as a tion with a ban on their return. as campaign committee chief of political tool. Under Nitaqat or naturaliza- the party for the 2014 Lok Sabha “We condemn the misuse of tion programme, private sector polls. He relented only after CBI. We demand that CBI should companies in Saudi Arabia are intervention from the Rashtriya function independently,” he said. mandated to employ a certain Swayamsevak Sangh. He said the parliamentary percentage of locals. In fact, The parliamentary board meet- board discussed preparations said Rao, the number of Indians ing was followed by a meeting of for assembly polls in five states had grown from 2.88 million to party office bearers. — Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, 2.89 million as of June 30. Briefing reporters after the Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and The Indian embassy has tried meetings, which lasted nearly Mizoram — at the end of the year to reach out to thousands of two hours, party general secre- and the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Indians through social media, tary Ananth Kumar said that IANS 24X7 help desks, volunteers, the vernacular media and mobile units posted at exit visa offices to help Indians check their sta- tus and rectify it if required. Fanning across to cities, Clashes at Amarnath Yatra camp towns and even remote villages in Saudi Arabia, volunteers SRINAGAR: Clashes broke camp, 85km from here, in north working with the embassy man- out last evening between locals Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. aged to contact Indians staying and security forces at Baltal After the incident, taxi drivers for long years in villages in the base camp of Amarnath Yatra and locals torched some CRPF kingdom, asking them to check in north Kashmir after CRPF tents and smashed many vehicles their work status and correct it men reportedly beat up a taxi at the base camp. ahead of the deadline. driver, police said. Twelve peo- Reports said a dozen protestors More than 200 companies ple were reportedly injured. were injured during the clashes. have approached the embassy Taxi drivers and locals resorted As news of the clashes reached offering jobs for Indians, and a to heavy stone pelting at the secu- Kangan town on the Srinagar-Leh job fair was held in collabora- Rescue personnel remove an injured worker from the rubble of a collapsed building in Bhiwandi, on the rity forces after a local taxi driver highway, 40 km from here, peo- tion with the Riyadh Chamber outskirts of Mumbai, yesterday. One person died when the two-storey building housing apartments and was reportedly beaten up severely ple came out on the highway and of Commerce. IANS garment makers collapsed, police said. by some Central Reserve Police pelted stones at passing vehicles. Force (CRPF) personnel in the IANS FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 QE index extends gains Market capitalisation increases by 0.63pc to reach QR515bn IMF offers $5.3bn DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s main ended higher last week, while 16 index extended gains last week Salam International to resume trading fell and two companies remained led by the banking and financial unchanged. sector and the transportation DOHA: Salam International Company will resume its share QNB led trading value last loan to Pakistan sector indices. The index gained trading on Qatar Exchange (QE) from Sunday, July 7, 2013. week, accounting for 24.49 per- 73.42 points or 0.79 percent last A posting on QE website yesterday said: “Based on instruc- cent of the total traded value, fol- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan asked estimated the country will need week to close at 9,372.17 points. tions from Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA), Salam lowed by Industries Qatar (18.41 for a new bailout loan from the $6bn to $9bn to meet its obliga- The market capitalisation rose International Company (SIIS) will resume trading on Sunday.” percent) and Masraf Al Rayyan International Monetary Fund tions, including about $5bn in out- by 0.63 percent to reach QR515bn The QFMA originally announced the suspension of Salam (5.26 percent). yesterday to boost its ailing standing debt on an earlier $11bn compared to QR512bn at the end International Investment Ltd’s share trading on the Qatari bourse Yesterday, the bourse added economy, settling on an initial IMF package suspended in 2011. of previous week. in 2011 as the company allegedly failed to meet the set standards 4.63 points or 0.05 percent to package of $5.3bn following Franks said he expected Trading value last week of the regulatory body. advance to 9,372.17 points from weeks of talks with a visiting Pakistan to reach a budget defi- decreased by 24.67 percent to However, in April 2013, Salam International said the Court of Wednesday’s closing of 9,367.54. IMF delegation. cit target of 6 percent of gross reach QR972m compared to the Cassation has stayed the execution of the judgment of Court of The volume of the shares The request marks a step for- domestic product as part of the previous week’s QR1.2bn. Appeal that nullified its decision to merge a number of companies traded fell to 2.8m from 3.2m ward for Pakistan Prime Minister proposed three-year bailout loan Trading volume decreased by into it in 2002 and 2005. The Apex court’s decision also annulled on Wednesday, and the value of Nawaz Sharif as he tries to find programme, down from 8.8 percent 31.03 percent to reach over 19 the QFMA’s decision to suspend its share on Qatari bourse, the shares decreased to QR184m ways to fix the country’s finances of GDP in 2012-2013. The country million shares, as against 28 mil- company announced. from QR673m. Among the top and show his commitment to has already once averted a bal- lion shares, while the number The April statement said that the company, in the wake of the gainers were Commercial Bank restructuring its moribund econ- ance of payments crisis in 2008 of transactions fell by 18.16 per- Court of Cassation’s pronouncement, was looking forward to the of Qatar which was up 0.57 per- omy. But it also highlights a sense after securing the $11bn IMF loan cent to reach 12,377 transactions QFMA to issue an order permitting the Salam International to cent to QR70.90, Doha Bank rose of urgency for Pakistan where package, which was suspended last week as compared to 15,124 resume trading of its shares on QE. THE PENINSULA 0.96 percent to QR47.30, Barwa the central bank has only about two years ago after economic and transactions. Real Estate gained 0.19 percent to $6.25bn left in reserves, enough reform targets were missed. The banking and financial QR26.60 and Gulf International to cover less than six weeks of Again, chronic gas and electric- services sector led trading value services sector led trading vol- number of transactions last week was up 0.60 percent to QR41.85. imports. ity shortages, violent crime and a accounting for 42.82 percent of ume last week, accounting for accounting for 33.44 percent of The banking and financial sec- “This is a Pakistan-designed Taliban insurgency have all ham- the followed by the industrial 32.63 percent of the total, followed the total, followed by the indus- tor index was up 0.20 points while programme. It includes bringing pered growth and contributed to sector, which accounted for 28.51 by the real estate sector, which trial sector, which accounted for the consumer goods and services the fiscal deficit to a more sus- falling foreign investment. The percent. The consumer goods and accounted for 19.40 percent. The 27.94 percent. The real estate sec- sector index lost 0.03 points. The tainable level,” Jeffrey Franks, the $230 billion economy grew 3.6 services sector accounted for 9.08 industrial sector’s trading volume tor and the transportation sector industrial sector dropped 0.16 regional adviser to the Fund on percent in the last fiscal year, percent followed by transporta- accounted for 15.92 percent. accounted for 12.18 percent and points while the insurance sector Pakistan, told reporters. below a target of 4.3 percent and tion sector. The banking and financial serv- 10.70 percent respectively. added 0.32 points. “The overall focus of the pro- well below growth rates of around The banking and financial ices sector also led the trading Of the 42 companies listed, 24 THE PENINSULA gramme is to boost economic 9 percent seen 10 years ago. growth so there is a better life Renewed anxiety over the for vulnerable Pakistanis.” nuclear-armed nation’s struggling Lodging a loan request is the economy is one of the many chal- UK opens world’s largest offshore wind farm first step in a potentially long proc- lenges facing its new government. ess that will involve Pakistan com- With reserves shrinking by Brent dips mitting to reforms, particularly on around $500m a month and many broadening its narrow tax base and Pakistanis angry over unemploy- LONDON: Oil slipped towards cutting subsidies, which lenders say ment as well as high food prices and $105 a barrel yesterday after benefit mainly the rich. crippling power cuts, Sharif is keen Egypt’s army ousted its presi- Pakistan had originally asked to be seen as decisive and capable dent, helping to ease concerns for a $7.2bn programme but set- of overhauling the economy. over the threat of supply disrup- tled on $5.3bn after the talks. Unemployment is officially at tion in the Middle East. Brent Speaking alongside Franks in 6.3 percent but is probably much crude fell 29 cents to $105.47 a Islamabad, Finance Minister Ishaq higher. The new government has barrel by 1855 GMT, after ris- Dar said he hoped the IMF would already made some steps towards ing to $106.03 on Wednesday, a raise its offer following further reforms and has set an ambitious two-week high. US crude slipped consultations with senior Fund deficit target of 6.3 percent of GDP 12 cents to $101.12, falling from a officials in the United States. The for 2013/14 although some analysts 14-month peak of $102.18 hit in Asian Development Bank, one say it might be hard to meet. the previous session. REUTERS of Pakistan’s major lenders, has REUTERS

An undated handout photograph shows construction work being carried out on the world’s largest offshore wind farm, The London Array, off the coast of Margate, Kent, southern England. The farm, which can generate enough electricity for half a million homes, was officially opened yesterday. Prime Minister David Cameron opened the 630-megawatt project, which was developed by E.ON, DONG Energy and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar and produced its first electricity from all its turbines in April. The $2.3bn wind farm, built 20km offshore, contains 175 turbines and solidifies Britain’s position at the top of the world’s offshore wind league table.

London to host Russia to increase wheat Islamic economic shipments to Egypt forum in October LONDON: London will host the MOSCOW: Russia is likely to Russian domestic wheat prices ninth World Islamic Economic increase its exports of wheat are set to fall and become more Forum in October, organisers to Egypt in the marketing year competitive by the autumn have announced, the first time that started on July 1, despite because of the prospect of a good that the event will be held out- political upheaval in the world’s harvest and significant carryover side of a Muslim country, as the largest wheat importer that grain stocks, seen at 12 million British capital looks to become may slash its overall purchases, tonnes as of July 1, according to a global hub for Shariah finance. Russia’s Grain Union said Zlochevsky. More than 1,500 delegates, yesterday. Russia is expected to boost including government and busi- Bread has been a sensitive issue its wheat harvest this year by ness leaders, as well as scholars, for Egypt. State grain buyer the 42 percent to 54 million tonnes will descend on London for the General Authority for Supply after last year’s drought, accord- three-day event which sets out to Commodities (GASC), together ing to the latest Reuters poll. It boost trade partnerships between with private importers, usually had threshed 7.7 million tonnes of Islamic and European markets. obtains around 10 million tonnes wheat as of July 3. “Hosting this prestigious con- of wheat a year. Russia’s domestic prices for ference... presents huge oppor- “Due to political instability, third class wheat may decline to tunities to promote London as Egypt is likely to slash imports 6,000 roubles ($180) per tonne a world beating business hub, to between 7 and 8 million tonnes by September, Zlochevsky added. highlighting our status as a major this year,” Arkady Zlochevsky, SovEcon agriculture analysts centre of Islamic finance and as a head of the Union, told a briefing pegged prices for third class compelling destination for foreign in Moscow. wheat in the European part of the investors,” Mayor of London Boris “Russia will account for half country at 7,825 roubles ($240) Johnson said in comments posted of Egypt’s imports subject to its per tonne last week. on the event’s website. (Russia’s) falling domestic wheat Export prices for wheat sup- Britain has the largest Islamic prices,” he added. Russia sup- plies with 12.5 percent protein banking sector outside the Middle plied around 2.7 million tonnes content were down $8 at $256 per East and Asia, the website said. of wheat to Egypt in 2012/13. tonne in the Black Sea on a free- The World Islamic Economic Egypt’s GASC on Tuesday on-board (FOB) basis and down Forum is organised by the Kuala bought 180,000 tonnes of $3 at $232 per tonne in the Azov Lumpur-based WIEF Foundation Romanian and Ukrainian Sea last week, according to the — a not-for-profit organisation. wheat in its first purchase since Institute for Agricultural Market Previous forums have been held February, its longest absence from Studies (IKAR). in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the world market in years. Zlochevsky also said he Malaysia and Pakistan. The price for GASC’s deal was expected all grain exports from The ninth edition will be held between $249.83 and $253.88 per Russia to total 2.5 million tonnes at London’s Excel Centre between tonne with freight costs in a band in August, up from 1.5 million October 29 and 31. of $10.50 and $14.69. tonnes in July. REUTERS AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

ECB, BoE soothe world markets in rate pledge Euro, sterling fall; gold firms up

FRANKFURT: Europe’s two ECB’s decision was independent most important central banks from any move by either the BoE took unprecedented moves yes- or the US Federal Reserve. terday to reassure financial European shares prices rallied markets that interest rates on and the euro plummeted against their side of the Atlantic are the dollar. London’s FTSE 100 unlikely to rise any time soon. index of leading shares up 3.08 Seeking to calm worries about percent to 6,421.67 points at the the political crisis in Portugal and closing bell, Frankfurt’s DAX ease concerns that the prolonged 30 index rising 2.11 percent to period of easy money is coming 7,994.31 points, while in Paris the to an end in the United States, CAC 40 gained 2.90 percent to A general view of brokers working at the Egyptian stock exchange in Cairo. the European Central Bank and 3,809.31 points. the Bank of England separately The Spanish stock market rose pledged to keep their borrowing by slightly more than 3 percent. In costs low for as long as needed. Portugal, embroiled in a political The dovish comments trig- crisis, Lisbon’s key PSI 20 index Egypt index surges 7.3 percent gered a rally in stock prices all of leading shares rebounded 3.73 around Europe, since it was the percent to 5,431.60 points, reas- DUBAI: Egyptian shares posted their larg- Some analysts began to revise their outlooks A positive start to the second-quarter earn- first time that either central bank sured by efforts to prevent the est one-day percentage gain in more than for companies that were perceived to suffer ings reporting season buoyed sentiment across had ever given such forward guid- centre-right governing coalition a year yesterday after the army ousted for political reasons under Mursi’s adminis- the market. Saudi Investment Bank climbed ance, a move one analyst called a from breaking up. former president Mohammed Mursi and an tration, or were hit by a falling currency and 2.0 percent after posting earnings; quarterly “mini-revolution”. Portuguese stocks had plunged interim president was sworn in. fuel shortages. EFG Hermes, one of the largest profit rose 44 percent compared with the same Speaking after the ECB held 5.31 percent on Wednesday after Cairo’s index rose 7.3 percent, trimming its investment banks in the Middle East, rose 10 period last year. its key “refi” rate steady a 0.50 the shock resignation of two min- year-to-date losses to 2.3 percent. It was the percent to 8.73 pounds. “The initial reaction has been positive in the percent for the third month in isters, which had sparked a major biggest one-day surge since June 25, 2012, the Investors are also hopeful the new gov- banking sector and we need to see signs of future a row, ECB chief Mario Draghi selloff in Europe on fresh fears day after Mursi was declared the country’s ernment could secure a long-awaited $4.8bn profitability to invest for the longer term,” said vowed that “monetary policy will over the eurozone debt crisis. first democratically elected president. emergency loan from the International Abdullah Alawi, assistant general manager and remain accommodative for as long US markets were shut for the This week’s rebound has erased sharp losses Monetary Fund, which may be necessary head of research at Aljazira Capital, adding that as necessary”. The guardian of the Independence Day public holiday. during June that were triggered by severe to prevent an uncontrolled slide of the the market overall was fairly priced. euro “expects the key ECB inter- The European single currency political unrest. Although the country still Egyptian pound. Top lender Al Rajhi Bank rose 1.3 percent to est rates to remain at present fell to $1.2922, from $1.3010 late in faces huge political and economic challenges, This could remain difficult in coming a one-year high after it announced a SR2.25bn or lower levels for an extended New York on Wednesday. Sterling many investors feel Mursi’s ouster could lead months, however, as the IMF may prefer to ($600m) dividend payout for the first half. period of time,” Draghi said. also nose-dived to $1.5077 from to a more technocratic government which negotiate the politically sensitive deal with an Heavyweight chemical maker Saudi Basic In London, too, where the Bank $1.5278 on Wednesday, while the addresses issues such as a sliding currency elected government - and it is not yet clear Industries Corp climbed 1.4 percent and retailer of England also held its interest British currency also dropped and ballooning state budget deficit. when the next elections will be held. Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair advanced 2.4 percent. rate steady at 0.50 percent, the versus the euro. On the London “The technocrats will know how to deal Fabio Scacciavillani, chief economist at The latter has operations in Egypt. bank’s new governor, Canadian Bullion Market, the price of gold with institutions - they will help the country Oman Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth Elsewhere in the Gulf, markets were thinly Mark Carney, hinted that there firmed to $1,251.75 an ounce. financially because they have a clear agenda,” fund, said the next government might be traded and moved within a tight range in a would be no rise in borrowing Asian equities rose. Tokyo said Sebastien Henin, portfolio manager at more willing to push economic reforms. But typical summer lull. Earnings announcements costs in the short term. Draghi slipped 0.26 percent but Hong Kong The National Investor, an Abu Dhabi-based he added, “Economic consequences are hardly in Qatar will start next week, while United denied any suggestion that the jumped 1.60 percent, Shanghai rose investment firm. “There will be a definitive predictable. The horizon is clouded.” Arab Emirates companies are likely to report announcements were in any way 0.59 percent and Sydney rallied change to the business environment for inter- In Saudi Arabia, banks helped lift the index towards the end of July. coordinated, insisting that the 1.07 percent. AFP national and domestic investors.” 1.1 percent to its highest level since April 2012. REUTERS

QATARI MARKET Aluminium industry Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P faces challenges, Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 103.44 0.55 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 104.00 1.95 % Aa2 AA says report Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 120.75 2.64 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 113.25 3.00 % Aa2 AA DOHA: The Middle East’s alu- Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 107.50 3.48 % Aa2 AA minium industry is in an advan- Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 159.50 4.64 % Aa2 AA tageous position, and can play a key role in industry consolidation Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 118.25 5.13 % Aa2 AA and the development of new glo- Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 109.25 5.13 % Aa2 AA bally active players, shows a new Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 104.13 1.45 % Aa2 AA report by The Boston Consulting Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 110.25 3.35 % Aa2 AA Group (BCG). The Middle East’s Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 104.50 1.64 % A1 A- strategic position is supported by the recent $15 billion merger of Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 102.00 2.81 % A1 A- Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) and QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.25 1.92 % NR NR Emirates Aluminium (Emal) QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 102.75 1.93 % Aa3 A+ to create Emirates Global QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 102.50 2.65 % Aa3 A+ Aluminium, the world’s fifth- Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 103.00 2.64 % A2 A- largest aluminium producer. The GCC aluminium market’s Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.38 1.99 % A2 A cost advantage is supported by Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 122.88 3.56 % A2 A its proximity to Europe, Asia and Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 104.75 4.02 % A2 A Africa and growing aluminium Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 102.50 4.73 % A2 A demand from the construction, Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 105.75 0.77 % Aa3 A Airline staff wave flags at the arrival of a British Airways’ A380 at Heathrow Airport in London yesterday. packaging, transportation and industrial sectors. We are see- Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 106.75 3.60 % Aa3 A ing local players make strategic Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 107.50 4.09 % Aa3 A movements both upstream and SOVEREIGNS BA takes delivery of first A380 downstream as they build viable value chains and further alumin- Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P LONDON: British Airways carrier hadn’t had any new long- it the first airline in Europe to fly ium-driven manufacturing, the Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 103.88 0.30 % Aa2 AA welcomed its first Airbus A380 haul aircraft for 17 years. both new planes once commercial report noted. Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 123.63 2.34 % Aa2 AA jet, the world’s biggest com- Williams said the A380 was operations begin. “To become profitable and gen- Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 108.50 2.78 % NR NR mercial aircraft, part of a $15bn at least 15 percent more fuel- The aircraft are the centre- erate attractive returns for their Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 104.50 3.63 % NR NR upgrade to top-of-the-range efficient than the planes it was piece of a ten-year upgrade to BA’s shareholders in this environment, planes that will help cut fuel replacing. So along with new long-haul fleet, which will enable aluminium companies must adopt Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 116.75 4.97 % NR NR bills and give the airline a boost planes it is buying from Airbus it to retire older, more fuel hungry a more aggressive approach to Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 107.75 5.34 % NR NR in the lucrative long-haul busi- rival Boeing, he expects to save at Boeing 747-400 jumbos and shake confronting the industry’s chal- Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 104.13 1.27 % Aa2 AA ness travel market. least £100m ($152.6m) from the up its network. “These new planes lenges,” said Knut Olav Rød, BCG Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 111.50 3.88 % NR BBB The emergence of the fuel-effi- airline’s annual fuel bill of up to will enable us to reshape our net- partner. “We believe this more Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 103.00 4.97 % NR BBB cient double-decker through the 4 billion pounds, by 2017. work by serving more emerging aggressive approach must be grey clouds over Heathrow air- BA, which was due to receive its economies and adding services implemented on the industry level Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 77.50 10.44 % Caa1 CCC+ port in west London yesterday , first A380 a year ago but deferred to the U.S. where we are a major as well as the company level.” Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 102.50 4.10 % NR BBB- was greeted by hundreds of British delivery amid the 2009 banking player,” said Williams. Looking forward, BCG asserts *Periodic Distribution Amount Airways (BA) staff and spectators, crisis, is catching up rivals such IAG will need to wring all the that the Middle East’s aluminium IMPORTANT NOTE: a boon to a group that has been as Emirates and Lufthansa that profit it can from its new jets industry will need to explore some Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which weighed down by its ageing fleet. have flown A380s for years. Over if operational problems at its key issues, including how much is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services The plane touched down on the next 15 months BA will take Spanish carrier Iberia continue additional smelting capacity will Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary time and taxied into a hangar delivery of new aircraft at the to wipe out progress at BA. be beneficial to the region and the data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising near Heathrow terminal five, met rate of one a fortnight. IAG, Europe’s third-biggest global market, the new develop- out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds by cabin crew in uniform waving BA’s ageing long-haul fleet has airline group by market value, ments on downstream and new can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant British flags. The first long-haul put it at a “cost and quality” dis- made an operating loss of $361m products, the role GCC companies liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not flight on the A380 will run to Los advantage to rivals, which run in the first three months of this can play in mitigating Chinese sup- a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and Angeles on September 24, the air- newer, more cost-effective planes year, with Iberia causing $202m ply effects, GCC as destination for consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. line said, slightly earlier than the that are also more comfortable of that as it suffered from com- Chinese smelter investments, how originally planned October start. and better equipped, Davy analyst petition from low-cost rivals and GCC aluminium companies can “These aircraft are the start of Stephen Furlong said. high-speed trains and labour dis- further improve cost position and a new era for British Airways,” BA, part of IAG, received putes. BA broke even during the whether a truly global aluminium said Chief Executive Keith the first of its new Boeing 787 quarter, helped by business and company will be headquartered in Williams, noting the British flag Dreamliners last month, making first-class traffic. REUTERS the GCC. 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Eurozone survival Why mobile payments depends on will never take off

BY FELIX SALMON where you work switch. Even if there was an incentive for local coffee shop doesn’t care which card me to switch, it would be small: A few cents I’m using: an Rowinski has a fantastic at best, per caffè macchiato. Which isn’t He probably sees a hundred different BY ANDY BRUCE piece on Clinkle, the latest hot nearly sufficient. cards every day, all of which are competing payments start-up. If you look at the success of M-Pesa, in in their own way to be particularly attrac- hree years into an unresolved eurozone crisis, Reuters Its $25m seed round Kenya, there are lots of reasons why it has tive to consumers. polls show a marked split on the future depending on came from Accel Partners, taken off, including the fact that Safaricom But even if he does accept mobile pay- whether forecasters are based inside or outside the cur- DAndreessen Horowitz, Jim Breyer, Marc is in many ways a more reliable counter- ments, he’ll only accept one form of them: if Trency bloc. Benioff, Owen Van Natta, Peter Thiel, and party than the Kenyan government. he uses Square Wallet he won’t use LevelUp, What sort of institution those who are regularly canvassed many other members of the Silicon Valley But the one advantage it doesn’t have is or Clinkle. work for also appears to be a factor. elite. Rowinski’s message: Payments tech- low cost: it’s actually surprisingly expensive. That’s why Clinkle got so much seed In last week’s Reuters poll of bond market strategists and nology is the easy bit. The hard bit is chang- More recently, mobile payments have money: it’s competing in a winner-takes economists, the divisions were clear. ing behaviour. been taking off in a big way in Somalia, all space, where only one solution can win. Asked if government borrowing costs for peripheral eurozone It’s basically no easier or faster to activate similarly because they are much more con- In countries where cards are not ubiqui- countries such as Spain and Italy would soon head back into the the NFC or QR code in your phone or open venient for all concerned. tous, then, and where cash can be hard to danger zone, only around a quarter of economists working for an app than it is to dig out some cash from Mobile money has drastically reduced obtain, there’s a good chance that mobile eurozone-based institutions answered yes. your pocket or pull a plastic card from your the cost of crime and security for consumers, payments might take off. For non-eurozone respondents, slightly more than half pre- wallet. Try it. They’ll each take you basically private companies and government offices. But in the US, there are literally billions dicted a return to crisis levels in the bloc’s debt markets. the same amount of time. The Coca-Cola branch in Somaliland, of cards already. It might not take long to find out who is right. Actually, mobile payments are harder for example, is the only cashless Coca-Cola They’re not perfect; certainly they all Government borrowing costs have spiralled to dangerous levels than paying with plastic, at least in my company in Africa. should have EMV chips, and almost none in Portugal this week, racked by a political crisis that also pushed experience: the coffee shop I’ve started About 80 percent of its sales to its retail of them do. Spanish and Italian bond yields higher yesterday. frequenting near the Reuters office uses distributors are done through Zaad, while But they’re good enough: they’re not so Greece is also facing a crisis again, with it being given only a few Square, which makes paying with a credit the remainder are done by electronic bank bad that mobile payments offer something days by international lenders to deliver on conditions attached to card very easy. transfers. clearly superior, or any incentive for con- its bailout in order to receive its next tranche of aid. More to the point, despite the fact that It’s unclear whether this is going to be sumers to switch. To some extent, all forecasters are subject to outside pressures I’ve tried a couple of times, I have yet to get good news for Africans, over the long term. Look how hard it has been to kill off the - whether they are work for investment banks, governments bet- Square Wallet to actually work there. If the continent can leapfrog plastic cards check in this country: cards are even more ting on strong economic growth, or independent research houses And in general, whenever I try to pay and move straight to incorporating every- entrenched than checks were, and killing seeking a splash with eye-catching predictions. for something using LevelUp or Square thing on one device, that’s great. them off will be very, very difficult. In fact, It is a familiar pattern. Wallet or some other clever newfangled On the other hand, once they’re estab- it will be impossible. Last June, when the sovereign debt crisis was reaching fever mobile payment technique, I feel curiously lished, phone-based payments systems like Which means that mobile payments, pitch, Reuters asked economists if the currency union would self-conscious and embarrassed about the M-Pesa and Zaad can extract enormous although they are sometimes very cool, are survive in its current form for the next 12 months. whole thing. Handing over a card is normal rents, since the barriers to entry are all but going to remain a marginal technology in Seventy-nine percent of those working for eurozone-based behaviour: Mobile payments are not. insurmountable. the US for the foreseeable future. firms said it would And there’s really no incentive for me to The person behind the counter at my REUTERS Outside it, barely half said yes. “There is uncertainty, and so there is more than the usual sub- jective judgment that tends to seep into expectations, as past activity figures bring very little clarity about the outlook,” said Lena Komileva, Director of consultancy G+ Economics. The same question on the eurozone’s survival appeared in a Reuters poll from January last year. None of the 30 economists working for German and French institutions predicted any sort of break-up. And of the 10 who predicted its failure, seven worked outside the eurozone, including four from Britain, where euroscepticism runs high.

NOT JUST THE EUROZONE, OR ECONOMISTS This geographic tilt isn’t limited to the eurozone. In November 2010, the high end of forecasts on the final size of the US Federal Reserve’s second round of bond buys — dubbed QE2 — was driven by the 18 primary bond dealers that do busi- ness directly with the Fed. The median estimate for QE2 from the dealers, who would be selling bonds to the central bank at a very good price, was $1trn, compared with $600bn for the wider majority of economists, most of whom did not work for primary dealers. “There is a bias, but it isn’t just a European one. How many American banks forecast the imminent demise of the American financial system that they were involved in? Look at how many UK banks predicted the impending UK recession,” said Danny Gabay, economist at Fathom Financial Consulting. No economist polled by Reuters predicted the UK’s entry into its worst post-war recession in 2008 until it was already there. Investors too can display crowd think. In August, fund managers were asked if European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s announcement that he would do “whatever it takes” to save the euro changed their view of the crisis and sovereign bonds in the eurozone. Three-quarters of fund managers based in the eurozone said yes, but fewer than a quarter in the US and Britain were in agreement. “It isn’t just banks, to be fair,” said Fathom’s Gabay, who points to the need for independent forecasting. “You rarely find oil analysts predicting oil prices will fall, you rarely find equity analysts predicting equity prices will fall, because they’re in the business of selling.” REUTERS Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Failure an option for new Zynga CEO Don Mattrick

BY FARHAD MANJOO restricted sales of used games. hundreds of millions of dollars Zynga. Mattrick’s main accom- and virtual goods in games that to regulatory restrictions in many Then Microsoft got into more of Zynga stock, it’s Pincus who plishment at Microsoft was the run on Facebook and elsewhere of the countries in which Zynga o one was taken aback trouble with users when it back- maintains voting control over meteoric growth of Xbox Live, the on the Web. operates, people who play those this week when Mark tracked on that plan — which the company, and people are won- subscription-based online plan The company has labelled 2013 games can’t win real money. But Pincus announced that meant it also backtracked on let- dering whether he’ll cede much attached to the console. a “year of transition,” during the company is pushing to over- Nhe’d be stepping down ting users share games with oth- control. When Mattrick started run- which it promises to transform turn those restrictions, and it as CEO of Zynga, the online video ers. Still, none of these hitches If, despite the odds stacked ning the Xbox division, only 6 itself into a more sustainable sees a big long-term opportunity game company he co-founded in seemed fatal for the Xbox One, against him, Mattrick succeeds — million people subscribed to Xbox firm. That meant cutting costs; in gambling. 2007. The Pincus deathwatch had and Mattrick’s place in the if he returns Zynga even to a level Live. That number now stands at in June it shuttered many of its In the broad strokes, then, running for months, and intensi- Microsoft firmament appeared just slightly above ruin — he’ll be 48 million people, each of whom offices and laid off 520 employees. Zynga’s goals mesh with Mattrick’s fied in April, when Zynga reported secure. So why would he make hailed as a hero who accomplished pays about $5 a month. Mattrick But its main goal is to expand its successful strategy at Microsoft. that its revenues had declined 30 this move? Why go from a thriv- the impossible. Zynga has not grew this user base mainly by reach and appeal. Mattrick knows how to expand a percent over the last year. ing empire to one that faces near- yet released details of Mattrick’s expanding into new markets. First, the company wants to service to attract new people while The surprise was the guy certain doom? Because running compensation, but the low expec- In the beginning Live was only put out more games that are hanging on to a loyal user base. He Zynga recruited to head up the Zynga is a fail-proof job. tations will almost certainly be really worthwhile for hard-core primarily used on phones and also knows how to spot the pos- spiralling firm. Zynga’s new CEO The company is so bereft — of accompanied by millions of dollars players who wanted to connect tablets, not on Facebook. It also sibilities offered by new hardware is Don Mattrick, who, for the ideas, vision, morale, shareholder in stock. Zynga’s share price has with other gamers over the Web. wants to launch titles for audi- (see his launch of Xbox’s Kinect last six years, has been chief of confidence, even basic good will been hovering around $3 — far off But then Microsoft began turn- ences that have traditionally motion-gaming system), which Microsoft’s Xbox division — by far from others in its industry — that its $10 IPO price. ing the console into a souped- shied away from Zynga’s games. will be crucial as Zynga tries to the most successful video game no one thinks it’s heading any- If Mattrick slightly improves up, voice-activated cable box by One target group is “mid-core” push its games on novel devices. outfit in the world. where other than south. That’s the outlook and the stock price adding movies, TV shows, and gamers: People who are into And finally, having spent 25 years Just a few weeks ago, it was terrible for Zynga. shoots up even to the high single apps that could hook you up with more action-packed games than at Electronic Arts, he’s a veteran Mattrick who presided over the But for Mattrick, it’s a golden digits, he could be in for a big pay- Netflix and HBO. These addi- the company’s traditional base of the traditional games busi- bombastic unveiling of the Xbox opportunity to bask in the glory day. Compare this certain success tions led to a huge increase in of Words With Friends — addled ness, with contacts everywhere; One, Microsoft’s new console. of not-great expectations. If, as with the headache of managing Live usage. These days, Microsoft “casual” gamers. “Mid-cores” are he might give Zynga credit with That launch has been far is pretty likely, Mattrick fails to an unwieldy, uncertain launch at says, people spend as much time presumably more hard-core than game developers who’ve shied from flawless. First, Microsoft turn Zynga around, he’ll be held Microsoft and it’s not hard to see watching stuff on Xbox Live as casuals, but not quite hard enough away from working with the firm. got in trouble with users for its blameless — he’ll be the valiant why he might have decamped. they do playing games. to handle those gangstas playing That’s the bright side, anyway. It overbroad copyright-protection emergency room doctor who That’s the cynical take. There’s Zynga does not offer a sub- Halo, I guess.)Zynga also wants to probably won’t work out so well. scheme. The company planned couldn’t stabilize the patient. also a more generous view, which scription service. Instead, it expand its base of casino games, But even if he doesn’t turn Zynga to have the console connect to And Mattrick really will be is that Mattrick might actually generates most of its revenue by the most successful of which is around, Don Mattrick can’t lose. the Internet once a day, and it blameless: Despite cashing out be the best man for the job at selling tokens, expansion packs, Zynga Poker. At the moment, due WP-BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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Baseball results Milwaukee 4 Washington 1 P i t t s b u r g h 6 P h i l a d e l p h i a 5 Detroit 6 Toronto 2 Madrid have momentum B o s t o n 2 S a n D i e g o 1 Baltimore 4 C W Sox 2 Miami 6 Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 2 Arizona 5 NY Mets 3 Seattle 4 Texas 2 in tight 2020 Games race K a n s a s C i t y 6 C l e v e l a n d 5 N Y Ya n k e e s 3 M i n n e s o t a 2 Houston 4 Tampa Bay 1 L A D o d g e r s 10 C o l o r a d o 8 Bid rivals Istanbul, Tokyo need to catch up quickly, say Games experts S t L o u i s 12 L A A n g e l s 2 Chicago Cubs 3 Oakland 1

LAUSANNE: Madrid may not have quite landed the killer blow Baseball: Rio de Janeiro did four years ago in the race to host the 2016 Gomes homer Olympic Games, but the Spanish bid team will leave Lausanne gives Red Sox having convinced many they can be entrusted with the 2020 Summer Games. 2-1 victory Their technical presentation to the International Olympic BOSTON: Boston’s Jonny Committee (IOC) members - Gomes delivered a pinch-hit who will vote on the host city in walk-off home run to give the Buenos Aires on September 7 - American League leading Red received universal praise. Sox a 2-1 win over San Diego Neither Istanbul, running yesterday. their most impressive bid after Gomes entered the game in four previous failures, nor Tokyo, place of Brandon Snyder to lead the only one of the three to have off the final inning and sent the previously hosted the Games in game-winning blast over the left 1964, performed disastrously and field fence. remain in contention but it was It was the third straight victory Madrid that has the momentum. for the Red Sox (52-34), and their The general consensus was seventh in eight games, as they Madrid had done more to help extended their top record in the their chances of winning and American League. for Prime Minister Mariano In Toronto, Detroit’s Max Rajoy - who flew to Lausanne to Scherzer continued his stellar meet with IOC President Jacques start and improved to 13-0 in a Rogge after attending a meeting TOP: Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe (centre) and 6-2 win over the Blue Jays. in Berlin on Wednesday - the cru- members of the delegation of Madrid 2020 Scherzer became the first cial question of the economy has Candidate City give a press conference after pitcher to reach 13-0 since Roger now been laid to rest. their bid presentation before the International Clemens in 1986. He worked 6 “Spain and Europe in general Olympic Committee (IOC) members in 1/3 innings, struck out eight and are going through difficult times Lausanne. The three cities bidding for the allowed two runs to stay unbeaten in 2013 but next year the Spanish right to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and post the best mark in the economy and unemployment will have concluded their two presentations to Majors. improve and I say this as the the electorate who will decide their fate. TOP Alex Avila and Victor Martinez Spanish Prime Minister,” the RIGHT: Shoes are seen as journalist interview each hit home runs to help the 58-year-old said yesterday. members of the delegation of Tokyo 2020 Tigers build a massive 6-0 lead “It is not just, however, me say- Candidate City, Tokyo 2020 chief executive and make it another easy night ing this. It is also the OECD, the Masato Mizuno (left) and Japan Olympic for their ace. IMF and European Commission In Pittsburgh, the Major Committee (JOC) President Tsunekazu Takeda indexes that the Spanish economy League-leading Pirates bounced after their bid presentation before the IOC will be back on track in 2014/15. back from their streak-end- “Doubts about the economy do members. RIGHT: New International Olympic ing defeat on Tuesday to beat not exist anymore.” Committee (IOC) members (from left), French Philadelphia 6-5. His finance minister Luis de triple canoe slalom champion Tony Estanguet, The Phillies snapped Guindos also produced the type Slovakian shooting star Danka Bartekova, Pittsburgh’s nine-game winning of fighting talk that will have left Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry and streak, but the Pirates hit back a good impression. Australian rower James Tomkins pose after their with a three-run home run from “As in the past Spain has over- election during an IOC session in Lausanne. Pedro Alvarez and two RBIs from come crises and been stronger for Russell Martin yesterday. it so we will now,” he said. Pitcher Jeff Locke worked 5 2/3 The question now for Madrid, Economic and Financial Affairs, “We are living in an age of great innings to improve to 8-1. though, is having produced the they had an assured performer economic pressures, an age dic- IOC says Buenos Aires to host New York Yankees starter Crown Prince Felipe, the heir to with the qualities necessary to tated by austerity,” the 60-year- CC Sabathia recorded his 200th the throne and who was described woo the members. old Puerto Rican said. career victory in a 3-2 triumph as the star of the show, and then However, despite impressive “As a result there is less money 2018 Youth Olympic Games over Minnesota. the prime minister, is to main- growth figures and a vibrant for investment in sports projects. The 32-year-old struck out tain the momentum. However, economy some members could We would have to be tone deaf to LAUSANNE: Buenos Aires won the right to host the 2018 nine batters and surrendered judging by remarks from their hesitate to entrust a second not hear what the people on the Summer Youth Olympic Games after a vote by the International two runs in seven innings while International Chief Executive and successive Summer Games to streets are saying.” Olympic Committee (IOC) members in Lausanne, Switzerland, Mariano Rivera got his 28th save. two-time Olympic yachting gold another rising power, but which is Tokyo has perhaps the most yesterday. The Argentinian capital - which will also host the Baltimore’s Chris Davis medallist Theresa Zabell, Madrid still in the process of developing. to do after producing what many prestigious IOC Session in September where a new president and smashed his 32nd home run of will not be taking their eye off the IOC presidential candidate said was a flat presentation. the 2020 Summer Games host will be elected - beat Colombian the season to lift the Orioles past prize after coming third for 2012 Richard Carrion, while not spe- Having long been considered the city Medellin in a second round of voting. the Chicago White Sox 4-2. and second for the 2016 edition. cifically highlighting Istanbul, front runner, as there is no doubt The seriousness of Medellin’s campaign was summed up by the Davis continued his Major “As an athlete I timed my said that worldwide demands for in anyone’s minds they could host presence of Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos appearing at League-leading home run assault training to be in peak condition more accountability from their the Games, it appears they are the presentation and giving a powerful speech about what hosting and also added a go-ahead, two- for when I reached competition governments should be taken yet to convince the members why the Games would mean to the country. run double in the eighth inning. and this is exactly the same tac- into account especially in mind deep down they really want them. Scottish city Glasgow - who will host next year’s Commonwealth In Texas, the Rangers took a tic,” said the 48-year-old. of recent events in Brazil. “They lacked passion and feel- Games - went out in the first round of voting.Singapore hosted the chance by signing 41-year-old For Istanbul and Tokyo there People there protested against ing in their presentation, they first Summer Youth Games in 2010, bringing to fruition the brainchild Manny Ramirez to a minor league is ground to be made up. rampant corruption and the bil- need to really come out fighting in of present IOC president Jacques Rogge, while Chinese city Nanjing contract. Several IOC members spoke of lions of dollars invested in the the final presentation in Buenos will host the next one in 2014. The 12-times All Star, who has the enormous passion that shone 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Aires and tug on people’s emotions A total of 3,531 athletes between 14 and 18 years of age from 204 violated baseball’s drug policy on through Istanbul’s presentation, Olympics in Rio de Janeiro rather as to what it means to them,” said National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 201 events in two occasions, had been playing in and in Deputy Prime Minister Ali than in health, education and one member under condition of 26 sports in the first Youth Olympics. REUTERS Dominican Republic and Taiwan. Babacan, who is responsible for public transport. anonymity. REUTERS REUTERS Alonso trusts German Grand Prix will be safe

NUERBURGRING, GERMANY: they can bring, apart from trusting in the fact would be leaving to join the more high-profile Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso put his faith in that it won’t be dangerous to race,” added the British team as engineering director. Formula One’s governing body and Pirelli double champion. “I think it’s a difficult situation,” the ensuring safety at the German Grand Prix Alonso won last year’s German Grand Prix, German driver told a news conference ahead yesterday after multiple tyre blowouts at which was held at Hockenheim under an alter- of his home Grand Prix. last weekend’s British race. nation agreement, from pole position. “She (team principal Monisha Kaltenborn) The Spaniard, second in the standings That was the last time the double world and the team management are trying to work behind Red Bull’s triple champion Sebastian champion, a winner in China and Spain this on a solution. She’s assured me she’s working Vettel, was almost hit on the head by a strip season, has appeared on the front row of the on that and there’s not much more I can say,” of tread flying off a car in front of him at grid. he added, refusing to deny allegations he has Silverstone. not been fully paid. After the intervention of the governing Sauber have had to soldier on as an inde- FIA amid talk of a driver boycott, Pirelli Sauber are in pendent team after BMW pulled out as part- have brought different rear tyres to the ners and from F1 completely at the end of Nuerburgring - Vettel’s home race - with an ‘difficult situation’, 2009. inner belt made of the synthetic fibre Kevlar Owner Peter Sauber has gradually stepped a rather than steel. say Hulkenberg back from the day-to-day running of the “After what we saw in Silverstone, we now team, leaving Kaltenborn in charge as the only go to the Nuerburgring, confident we can see NUERBURGRING: The Sauber Formula female principal in the sport. an improvement,” the Ferrari website (www. One team - one of the smallest in the pad- They have never won a Grand Prix as an ferrari.com) quoted Alonso as saying. dock and without a main title sponsor independent team having joined F1 in 1993, “I know that various modifications have - are working on a solution to their finan- with BMW-Sauber only taking the chequered been applied and let’s hope that means all of cial problems, driver Nico Hulkenberg said flag once in 2008 in Canada with Robert The full range of Formula One tyres of Italian official tyres supplier Pirelli us drivers can race in safe conditions. yesterday. Kubica. Financial problems during the global are lined up in preparation for this weekend’s German Grand Prix at the “At the moment, we can’t make any pre- Problems at Sauber were highlighted last economic crisis have dominated F1 in recent Nuerburgring racing circuit yesterday, dictions, because no one has tried them and week when McLaren announced that the years with the HRT team disappearing before we don’t know what and how many benefits Swiss outfit’s chief designer Matt Morris this season. REUTERS FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

India ready to Australian rugby team stage some of player George Smith in Sydney Bangladesh’s yesterday. Experienced World T20 flanker Smith has been recalled to the matches Wallabies for the deciding KOLKATA: The Indian cricket board has given a guarantee that Test against it would host some games of the the British and ICC World Twenty20 champi- Irish Lions onship if organisers Bangladesh tomorrow, four fail to ready two of the four years after his proposed venues by the August last international deadline set by the International appearance. The Cricket Council. 32-year-old is “We are ready to hold some the sole survivor of the games. We have given of Australia’s a guarantee that we will have last series some stand-by venues to help against the Bangladesh in such a situation,” Lions 12 years Board of Control for Cricket in ago and comes India’s interim chief Jagmohan in for Michael Dalmiya told media persons Hooper as the yesterday, a day after returning Wallabies seek England’s coach Andy Flower (second right) gives instruction to captain Alastair Cook (right), Stuart Broad home after attending the ICC annual conference in London. to retain the Tom (second left) and Alex Hales during a training session in Dubai in this February 2012 file photo. England are set Richards Trophy. to take on Australia in the first Ashes Test beginning on July 10. Dissatisfied over the pace of work at the two proposed stag- ing centres - Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet, the ICC’s International Development (IDI) board has decided to carry out another inspection of the venues in August Wallaby Smith Broad all fired up after which it would take the final call on the issue. ICC rules mandate that ven- ues for its tournaments should be ready six months ahead of the gets recall for competition. for Ashes opener The tournament is slated to be played between March 16 and April 6 next year. third Lions test ‘If the Test started today, I’d be ready to go’ Calling it a “difficult situa- tion”, Dalmiya said: “We will be definitely be there to help them SYDNEY: Flanker George that Smith’s selection in no way LONDON: England seamer Nottinghamshire home ground being fit. He could not have played if they inform us six months in Smith will make a sensational reflected dissatisfaction with the Stuart Broad tried to allay -- on July 10. this game, but he should be OK advance.” return to test rugby tomorrow other two opensides. fears about his fitness yester- “It’s really good actually,” (for the first Test).” With India slated to host the after being named to start for “Hoops has had the privilege day ahead of next week’s Ashes Broad, speaking at a media event Broad’s confidence in his own World T20 in 2016, the second Australia in the decisive third of playing two tests against the opener against Australia saying organised by Ashes sponsors fitness was a further boost to World Test Championship in test against the British and Lions and he’ll get the advantage “if the Test started today I’d be Investec, said. England after premier off-spin- 2021 and the World Cup in 2023, Irish Lions. of playing a third one as well, and ready to go”. “In the Champions Trophy ner Graeme Swann was cleared Dalmiya said: “We have got the Smith bowed out of interna- his involvement might be defin- Broad hasn’t bowled competi- final, I dived to make my ground of a fractured arm major share of the cake. We will tional rugby in 2009 after mak- ing,” he said “It’s not about which tively since injuring his right and as a tall, gangly bloke I landed Swann was hit on his right, play a major role in the global ing 110 appearances for Australia part you owned, which piece you shoulder diving to regain his awkwardly and jarred my shoul- bowling, arm while batting on events from 2016-2023. The credit - including all three tests against contribute, it’s about adding value ground while batting during der a little bit. Monday on the second day of the goes to the BCCI.” the 2001 British Lions - but will to the group and that goes to the England’s Champions Trophy “If it was anything but my right four-day match against Essex. India scored a major victory now win his 111th cap against blokes who aren’t lucky enough to final defeat by India at Edgbaston shoulder, it wouldn’t have been It was the same arm which in the recent ICC annual con- the tourists at Sydney’s Olympic be pulling on the jersey as well.” on June 23. much of an issue. There was just a required an elbow operation ference with the apex governing Stadium. Loose forward Ben McCalman However, the 27-year-old had bit of catching in the socket when earlier this year. But Swann body of the game maintaining sta- Once one of the best open- was named on the bench as cover a cortisone injection Monday and my arm rotated which wasn’t calmed fears about his fitness tus quo on the Decision Review side flankers in the world, Smith for blindside flanker and number had some bowling practice during healing as quickly as it could have with a return of five for 68 on System, but Dalmiya contended stormed back into contention for eight in the only other addition the tea interval on Wednesday’s done. Wednesday. that the BCCI had not “bulldozed this year’s Lions tour on the back to the squad. final day of England’s warm- “We just put a cortisone in it England find themselves in anybody”. of some brilliant performances for “Ben McCalman offers us a lit- up match against Essex at on Monday to get rid of the extra the unusual position of starting “Our major point was DRS is the ACT Brumbies. tle bit more versatility, he’s a very Chelmsford. fluid I suppose and it seems to an Ashes series as firm favourites not 100 percent foolproof, and so He looked like being ruled out good loose forward,” Deans added. Broad, the son of former have settled. I batted and bowled against an Australia side who are there is little reason to discuss it. by a knee injury on the eve of the “He’s coming back into his own, England batsman Chris, played yesterday (Wednesday) and I am adjusting to life under new coach The ICC decided to maintain sta- initial squad announcement but he’s in great shape, he offers us a key role in England regaining 100 percent fit. Darren Lehmann after South tus quo - that is it will be in force a remarkably quick recovery saw versatility and covers a lot of posi- the Ashes in 2009 with an innings “If the Test started today African Mickey Arthur was in only bilateral series when both him called into the squad after tion, strong over the ball, real haul of five wickets for 37 runs (Thursday), I’d be ready to go. dramatically sacked just 16 days teams agree.” IANS Australia’s first test defeat. physical presence and all those in the hosts’ series-clinching win I didn’t bowl flat out yesterday before the first Test. Coach Robbie Deans said it are going to be key components at The Oval before an abdominal (Wednesday), that will be for “We don’t fear them, but we had not been a difficult decision this week.” muscle injury ruled him out of the tomorrow (Friday).” respect the Australia side,” Broad Pakistan’s chief to make the change, which was Deans has gambled on a 6-2 last three Tests of the team’s tri- Broad’s words backed up com- said. “We know certainly in foot- the only one to his starting line- split in favour of the forwards umphant 2010/11 Ashes campaign ments made by England coach ball terms a change of coach selector Qasim up from the side that beat the on the bench with only backup in Australia. Andy Flower who, speaking brings an improved performance, Lions 16-15 in the second test in scrumhalf Nick Phipps and But Broad, speaking to a scrum after England’s 228 run-win over we are not sure about the cricket steps down Melbourne last weekend. uncapped fullback Jesse Mogg to of reporters in London yester- Essex, said Wednesday he was world. “Pretty straightforward really, cover the backline. day, insisted he was now fully “pleasantly surprised” by the “Once you step on the field its KARACHI: Pakistan’s chief it’s not a big decision to select Even with three backs on the fit and available for the start of paceman’s first bowling attempt man versus man and it’s the bet- cricket selector Iqbal Qasim George,” Deans told a news bench in the 23-21 first test defeat England’s Ashes defence, which since his injury. ter skills that tend to win games.” stepped down at the end of his conference. in Brisbane, the Wallabies were will begin at Trent Bridge -- his “We anticipate him (Broad) REUTERS tenure yesterday, denying any “He’s a great bloke to have left shorthanded after three backs rift with the national team’s around. He’s a quality bloke aside went off injured with Hooper end- captain and coach. from the game and obviously he’s ing up playing in the centres. “I have told the top officials very experienced so he will bring Smith said his recall for the of the PCB (Pakistan Cricket a lot of composure to the group. deciding test was the “ultimate”, Struggling India face Board) that I have completed my “He’s better than when he left adding that this would definitely tenure so they should appoint a to be frank. He’s played some be his final match in the gold new panel for future selection,” remarkable rugby in Super Rugby jersey. Qasim said. and we’ll get the benefit of that “This just caps it off,” he said. Qasim led the selection com- experience.” “I retired in 2009 in Wales and motivation, fitness test mittee which on Wednesday The 32-year-old’s surprise played away from home with named one-day and Twenty20 selection yesterday sees incum- not too many friends and fam- PORT OF SPAIN: India face Indians’ ability to stay motivated squads for this month’s tour of bent openside Michael Hooper ily there watching. This gives me a test of motivation and fit- in the midst of an intense period the West Indies, dropping flopped dropped to the bench and Liam the opportunity to play in front ness against the West Indies of almost continuous cricket going players Shoaib Malik, Kamran Gill missing out altogether - a of them and to play in front of in a must-win fixture for the back to the start of the Indian Akmal and Imran Farhat, and tough call on a player whose late an Australian crowd on my home World Cup holders as the Tri- Premier League at the beginning recalling all-rounder Shahid line-out steal played a major role soil. That will be fitting for my Nation Series resumes today at of April. Afridi. in Australia winning the second career to look back on and say, the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of They looked a jaded, almost PCB interim chairman Najam test. I’ve finished on a great occasion, Spain. disinterested outfit in the field Sethi approved Qasim’s decision Deans was keen to point out a big moment.” REUTERS India are still smarting from against the Sri Lankans and to go. the 161-run hammering admin- never mounted any serious chal- Sethi confirmed that Qasim istered by Sri Lanka on Tuesday lenge at the crease to the daunt- had asked to be relieved of his at Sabina Park. ing target of 349. duties after extending his tenure The squad, now being led by However in coming to Trinidad from April to July. Virat Kohli in the absence of the and Tobago for the final stages of Local media have speculated injured Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the tournament, they can expect about differences between Qasim, have had very little turnaround significantly greater spectator captain Misbah-ul Haq and coach time before going back into battle. support than in Jamaica. Dav Whatmore, and Twenty20 Today they face a home side For the Caribbean side, con- captain Mohammad Hafeez over that is confident and riding cerns remain over the fitness of selection, but Qasim denied any high at the top of the standings Dwayne Bravo. rift. with two wins in two matches in The all-rounder could not lead “I had no differences with Jamaica, including a one-wicket the team in the match against anyone,” said Qasim, a former victory over the Indians last India because of a groin strain and left arm spinner who played 50 Sunday. it probably will not be confirmed Tests and 15 one-day matches for Defeat today will end any until just before the toss whether Pakistan. chance of India reaching the final he returns or if fellow Trinidadian Indian batsman Murali Vijay is Qasim’s committee came under on July 11. Kieron Pollard will again be called clean bowled by Sri Lankan criticism after the team crashed And while this may be seen as upon to captain the West Indies. bowler Lasith Malinga during out of the Champions Trophy in a huge embarrassment for the Tickets have been completely sold England last month. the third match of the Tri-Nation world’s top One-Day International out for today’s fixture, ensuring He has served repeated tenures at the Sabina Park Stadium in to be effectively eliminated less the sort of atmosphere in the as chief selector. British and Irish Lions’ rugby union player Adam Jones during a training than two weeks after lifting the ground that could be a boost to Kingston in this July 2, 2013, file In 2010, he resigned after the photo. India take on West Indies session in Noosa, Queensland, yesterday. The Lions will play the Champions Trophy in England, both sides, not just the hosts. team’s 3-0 rout in Australia. Australian Wallabies in the deciding test tomorrow. it does raise questions about the REUTERS today. AFP FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 Golf: China win sprint golds; Simpson aims for third time silver for Qatar’s Francis lucky Asian Athletics Championships: Wei wins women’s 100m for China at the PUNE, INDIA: China’s Pearson confident Su Bingtian and Wei Yongli China’s Su Greenbrier emerged the fastest runners at Bingtian (left) worlds build-up is the Asian athletics champion- crosses the NEW YORK: For two years ships in Pune with emphatic finish line right on track in a row, the final nine holes wins in yesterday’s 100m finals. to win gold at the Greenbrier Classic have Su retained the men’s title he followed by SYDNEY: Australia’s Sally cost Webb Simpson dearly and won two years ago, finishing in Qatar’s Samuel Pearson is finding her rhythm the American is hoping for a 10.17 seconds which was slower Francis (right) again after returning from a case of ‘third time lucky’ at this than the 10.06 he ran at home in in second and hamstring injury and is confi- week’s edition in White Sulphur Beijing in May. Oman’s Barakat dent she is on track to defend Springs, West Virginia. But his effort was enough to Mubarak Al her sprint hurdles title at the In 2011, Simpson was one ahead keep him ahead of Asian record- Harthi (centre) World Championships next of the chasing pack after reaching holder and favourite Samuel in third during month, the Olympic champion the turn in the final round but Francis of Qatar, who was second the men’s 100m said. he slid backwards to finish in a in 10.27 seconds. The 26-year-old Queenslander tie for ninth, two strokes out of final on the Barakat Al-Harthi of Oman suffered a hamstring tear in a a play-off for the title eventually second day of picked up the bronze with a time 4x100m relay at the Asian Grand won by American Scott Stallings. of 10.30 seconds. the five-day Prix Athletic Championship in Sri Twelve months ago, Simpson Su and Francis were the chief Asian Athletics Lanka in May after missing the again squandered a one-shot lead contenders for the title after Championship domestic season with the same on the back nine as he closed with Japan’s teenage sprint sensation at the injury. a 73 to wind up joint seventh. Yoshihide Kiryu, who clocked a Chatrapati She made a winning return in “That’s the difference,” the junior world record equalling time Shivaji Stadium the Czech Republic last month but former US Open champion told of 10.01 seconds in April, opted to in Pune lacked her usual speed between reporters yesterday while pre- skip the meet. yesterday. the barriers and was fourth in paring for today’s opening round Wei cruised to victory in the a strong 100 hurdles field at the at The Greenbrier’s Old White women’s 100m final, finishing the IAAF Diamond League event in Course. “Any time a player wins, race in 11.29 seconds after a false Birmingham on Sunday. they’re playing quality golf for 72 start had disqualified Komalam “I can definitely run faster holes. Shally of Malaysia. than what I did in Birmingham. “You can’t really afford a bad Chisato Fukushima of Japan I feel like my rhythm is start- nine when you win. I think it’s was second in 11.53 seconds, while ing to come back so that’s a good just me continuing to keep play- China’s Tao Yujia came in third at thing, and anything around 12.6 ing well, and hopefully I’m in that 11.63 seconds. would be nice,” Pearson said in position on Sunday where I do Meanwhile, Yousef Ahmed an Athletics Australia statement. have a chance to win.” Masrahi of Saudi Arabia defended “I haven’t come into this sea- Simpson has not tasted victory his men’s 400m title in 45.08 sec- son with too many expectations, on the PGA Tour since claiming onds, with Ali Khamis of Bahrain but we have made some changes his first major title at last year’s taking the silver in 45.65 seconds. to my programming with a few US Open but he has come close Yuzo Kanemaru of Japan, who extra races added to prepare for this season, posting four top-10s was expected to provide a tough Indian discus throw gold medal winner Vikas the World Championships and I’m in 16 starts on the US circuit. challenge to Masrahi, finished Gowda (centre), silver medallist Mahammad confident the time will start to His best finish was a play- third in 45.95 seconds. Samimi of Iran, (left) and bronze medallist come down.” off loss at the RBC Heritage in China’s Zhao Yanmin recorded Ahmed Mohammed Dheeb of Qatar wave to Pearson said she is trying to April while he has displayed good a personal best timing of 52.49 fans in Pune yesterday. stay patient. form in his last two events, plac- seconds to win the women’s 400m “I’m surprised by how I am ing joint 32nd in difficult scoring title. dealing with this situation, I conditions at the US Open and Gold medallists at the Asian thought I would be a lot more tying for fifth at the Travelers meet are guaranteed a direct anxious than I am,” she said. Championship. entry into next month’s world “I’m really happy and relaxed “I played well there (at the championships in Moscow. and that’s probably because I have Travelers), and I really played well But the absence of many of the ABOVE: Yousef Ahmed Masrahi of Saudi Arabia (right) already done what I am trying to at the US Open,” said Simpson, continent’s top athletes, including crosses the finish line while Yuzo Kanemaru of Japan do this year. I’ve won the world a three-times champion on the world number one high jumper centre) trails in third during the men’s 400 meters title, I’ve won the Olympic title PGA Tour. “I just didn’t score the Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar, has sprint in Pune yesterday. RIGHT: Indian gold medal and all I want now is the world ball well so I’m looking forward to robbed the Pune meet of its star winner Vikas Gowda gets ready to let go a discus record but I know that I would be playing. I love this spot.” value. throw on the second day of the five-day Asian Athletics asking too much of myself after Simpson was delighted to have The Asian championships ends Championship. The event ends on Sunday. the year so far,” she said. been grouped with good friend on Sunday. REUTERS REUTERS and fellow American Bill Haas for the first two rounds at The Greenbrier, both players hav- ing competed for Wake Forest University during their college Leonardo gets Brazil soar, days. “I can’t say enough nice things season ban for Veteran Giggs handed England tumble about Bill Haas,” said the 27-year- old Simpson. “When I got out on shoving referee in latest FIFA tour in 2008, there was nobody nicer in terms of giving me PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s advice, helping me out, whatever sporting director Leonardo yes- United coaching role rankings I needed. terday had his ban for push- “You want to see your buddies ing a referee extended from LONDON: Manchester United Giggs, who will work along- game over a number of years gives PARIS: Confederations Cup play well but, at the end of the nine months to 13 months, the announced yesterday that long- side new United manager David him an unrivalled perspective on champions Brazil climbed up day, you want to beat them. He’s French Football Federation serving midfielder Ryan Giggs Moyes. the modern game. His career is 13 places to ninth in the latest one of the few that actually roots announced. is to take on a player-coach “It’s no secret that I have been an example to any aspiring young FIFA world rankings released for me.” The decision to suspend the role with the English Premier taking my qualifications and I see player and I’m sure that both he yesterday, while England contin- Haas will be seeking his sixth Brazilian for the entire 2013/2014 League champions next season. this as the first step in my future and the players will benefit from ued their slide as they dropped victory on the PGA Tour, and his season came after an appeal Giggs, who signed a one-year career. I’m really looking forward his new role.” down to 15th. second in as many weeks after hearing lodged by him against contract extension last season, to working alongside David and United are expected to Despite a heavy defeat against winning the AT&T National at the initial punishment handed has been studying for his coach- the team.” announce that former player Phil hosts Brazil, who secured a record Congressional by three shots on down on May 31. Leonardo was ing badges and the 39-year-old is Moyes, who recently succeeded Neville, who played under Moyes third straight Confederations Sunday. found guilty of shoving referee due to acquire the top-level UEFA Alex Ferguson as manager, said at Everton, will also join the back- Cup title, in Sunday’s final, Spain Fellow American Ted Potter Alexandre Castro in the tunnel Pro Licence next year. Giggs’ long career gave him the room staff at Old Trafford. continue to lead the way atop Jr will be defending his title this following PSG’s 1-1 Ligue 1 draw “It’s a great privilege to be perfect platform to step into The club have already con- the rankings ahead of Germany week, having triumphed last year against Valenciennes on May 5, appointed a player-coach. I hope coaching. firmed that coaches Steve and Colombia, with the South in his rookie season after beat- with the incident being caught on I will be able to bring my experi- “I’m delighted that Ryan has Round, Chris Woods and Jimmy American nation moving into the ing compatriot Troy Kelly in a camera by Canal Plus television. ence to bear, having been both a accepted the chance to become Lumsden have followed Moyes to top three for the first time after play-off. The former AC Milan and Inter player and part of the Manchester player-coach,” said the Scot. “His Manchester from Goodison Park. rising four spots. Though he has not won on the Milan coach, having regularly United family for so long,” said success and ability to adapt his REUTERS Argentina dropped one place circuit since then, Potter has been been outspoken in his criticism to fourth, but the biggest losers encouraged by the much more of match officials throughout the A soccer fan walks inside the top 10 were England as consistent form he has shown on course of last season, was furious past Confederations Roy Hodgson’s side fell six places the 2013 PGA Tour. at Castro’s decision to send off Cup Finalist after consecutive draws against “It’s definitely gotten better,” PSG captain Thiago Silva. commemorative Montenegro, the Republic of said Potter, who had missed five Yesterday’s increased sanction gifts (signed Brazil Ireland and Brazil. consecutive cuts before his win means Leonardo is banned from England’s ranking is their low- at last year’s Greenbrier Classic. and Spain soccer all official duties as well as stand- est since failing to qualify for the “The biggest goal I had at the jerseys) in the Nelson ing on the touchline during PSG 2008 European Championship beginning of the year was playing games until June 30, 2014. If he Mandela Center of and could severely harm their more consistent and ... I’ve played had not appealed he would have Memory during the World Cup seeding hopes should a lot better. been back on duty in February. launch of Mandela they qualify for next year’s tour- “I’m not finishing 60th at the Leonardo did not attend Sports & Culture Day nament in Brazil. events where I made the cut. At Wednesday’s hearing in person, 2013 in Johannesburg Top-10 rankings as of July 4: least I got some top-30s and one but his case was put by PSG’s yesterday. South 1. Spain top-10 and some top-25s this year. managing director Jean-Claude Africa’s anti-apartheid 2. Germany I’m definitely pleased how the Blanc who said: “The facts (of the hero Mandela remains 3. Colombia (+4 places) year’s gone.” incident), suggest to us that the in a “critical but 4. Argentina (-1) American world number six club does not deserve any pun- stable” condition after 5. Netherlands Phil Mickelson, seeking a 42nd ishment and perhaps a reduced nearly four weeks in 6. Italy (+2) career victory on the PGA Tour, suspended punishment for ‘Leo’.” hospital being treated 7. Portugal (-1) heads a strong field this week Unfortunately for PSG and for a lung infection, 8. Croatia (-4) which also includes 10th-ranked Leonardo, the FFF’s appeals com- the government said 9. Brazil (+13) South African Louis Oosthuizen mission decided otherwise. yesterday. 10. Belgium (+2) and 17th-ranked American Bubba REUTERS REUTERS Watson. REUTERS FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Page 21: Chinese bag golds; Qatar’s Francis gets silver Lisicki, Bartoli to clash in final Wimbledon: Women’s final to be contested by players seeking maiden Slam win

LONDON: Sabine Lisicki, the That sequence saw her lose smiling darling of Centre Court, nine of 10 games from the midway Paths to women’s and eccentric Marion Bartoli, point of the second set to half- who happily slept away the min- way through the decider, dropping singles final utes leading up to her semi-final, serve on five successive occasions. LONDON: Paths to tomorrow’s set up an unlikely Wimbledon But 23-year-old Lisicki, who Wimbledon women’s singles finals final yesterday. put out five-time champion (x denotes seeded player): Lisicki, the 23rd seed, became Serena Williams in the fourth the first German woman since round, mounted a memorable Sabine Lisicki (GER x23) vs 1999 to reach a Grand Slam final fightback against a player who Marion Bartoli (FRA x15) when she defeated Polish fourth made the semi-final having spent seed, Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-4, three hours more on court. Sabine Lisicki 2-6, 9-7. She finished with nine aces and French 15th seed Bartoli, 60 winners which compensated 1st rd bt Francesca Schiavone (ITA) meanwhile, eased into her second for the 46 unforced errors she 6-1, 6-2 Wimbledon final with a 6-1, 6-2 sent down, a worthwhile price for demolition of Belgium’s Kirsten her all-out assault in the two hour 2nd rd bt Elena Vesnina (RUS) 6-3, 6-1 Flipkens. 18-minute clash. Lisicki, dubbed ‘Doris Becker’ “It’s unbelievable. The last 3rd rd bt Samantha Stosur (AUS x14) for her howitzer serving by a few games were so exciting. We 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 tabloid British press in honour were both fighting and it was a of her compatriot Boris Becker, real battle,” said Lisicki, who had 4th rd bt Serena Williams (USA x1) will tomorrow bid to become made the semi-finals in 2011. 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 Germany’s first champion at “Even when I was down 3-0 in a major since Steffi Graf beat the final set, I still believed that QF bt Kaia Kanepi (EST) 6-3, 6-3 Martina Hingis to claim the 1999 I could win, no matter what the French Open. score was.” SF bt Agnieszka Radwanska Graf, who sent Lisicki a good- Radwanska defended her (POL x4) 6-4, 2-6, 9-7 luck text ahead of the semi-final, abrupt, cool handshake with was also the last German to reach Lisicki at the net. Marion Bartoli a final at a major when she was “What should I do? Dance?,” she 1st rd bt Elena Svitolina (UKR) 6-3, 7-5 runner-up to Lindsay Davenport said, aware that with Williams, Sabine Lisicki of Germany celebrates her victory over Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their Wimbledon at Wimbledon that same year. Maria Sharapova and Victoria semi-final at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, yesterday. Lisicki won 6-4, 2-6, 9-7. RIGHT: France’s Tomorrow’s final will be only Azarenka out of the tournament, 2nd rd bt Christina McHale (USA) Marion Bartoli after beating Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens in their semi-final. Bartoli won 6-1, 6-2. the 15th time in the Open Era to a golden opportunity for a maiden 7-5, 6-4 feature two players seeking their Grand Slam title had passed her 3rd rd bt Camila Giorgi (ITA) 6-4, 7-5 first Grand Slam title. by. past Belgian 20th seed Flipkens in “It was just a quick nap of 15, 20 specific plan. It’s really more But Lisicki reached the cham- “I wasn’t quick enough. I had just 62 minutes. minutes and then onto the court. about how I’m feeling. If I’m feel- 4th rd bt Karin Knapp (ITA) 6-2, 6-3 pionship match the hard way played a lot of tennis and if the “I felt I was just a bit tired and I actually woke up by myself at ing great then I will not sleep. But against last year’s runner-up semi-final was played in two needed a quick nap just to recover 12.30 and by 12.40 I went to the if I do feel like I need one it’s not a QF bt Sloane Stephens Radwanska. days’ time it would be a different from my early morning practise warm-up. That’s just the way I problem for me to sleep and then (USA x17) 6-4, 7-5 She was a set and a break ahead match.” and everything else I had to do am.” come back and be ready. before an astonishing collapse put Bartoli revealed a pre-match to be ready to go on court,” said Asked if she would repeat the “So far it’s worked extremely SF bt Kirsten Flipkens her 0-3 down in the decider with nap in the locker room was the 28-year-old Bartoli who was run- routine before the final, Bartoli well so I don’t see why I should (BEL x20) 6-1, 6-2 errors flying off both sides. secret of her success as she raced ner-up to Venus Williams in 2007. added: “I don’t really have any change that.” REUTERS Djokovic, Murray face big tests

LONDON: Wimbledon 2013 will be remem- Both players are imposing figures on court. is one of the game’s very best returners and bered as a tournament of shocks but unless Poland’s Janowicz stands at 6-foot-8 and Del will keep him working his wounded limb from giants Juan Martin del Potro and Jerzy Potro is a mere two inches shorter. start to finish. Janowicz can chop Novak Djokovic and Both have booming serves and heavy duty Some comfort for Del Potro is that he won Andy Murray down to size, Sunday’s men’s forehands and both are distant outsiders to their last meeting at the Indian Wells Masters final will be a showdown between the world’s cause an upset - bookies have Djokovic a 1-6 in March as well as the bronze medal match on top two players. favourite to beat Del Potro and Murray is 1-5 the Wimbledon lawns at last year’s Olympics. In a sport that plays on the psychologi- to end Janowicz’s surprise run. Murray, looking to shed the millstone of cally vulnerable and demands supreme lev- Del Potro will do well just to make it on becoming the first British man since Fred els of physical endurance, the consistency of court. After a nasty tumble in his third-round Perry in 1936 to win the Wimbledon title, faces Djokovic and Murray in reaching the busi- match, when he collided with a chair, he has a similar threat. ness end of Grand Slams is nothing short of played with heavy strapping around his knee. Janowicz, a qualifier last year who has Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro (left) will take on Serbia’s Novak remarkable. His quarter-final against David Ferrer rocketed up the rankings and beat compa- Djokovic in the men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon today. BELOW: When Djokovic takes to Centre Court looked like it was going to be over after just triot Lukasz Kubot in straight sets in the last Britain’s Andy Murray (left) will face Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz in the to play Argentine Del Potro, it will be his five points when the Argentine eighth seed eight with the help of 30 sizzling aces. He is second semi-final at the All England Club. 13th successive semi-final at a major, while slipped, over-extended the wounded knee and Poland’s first male grand slam semi-finalist Murray’s match-up against Janowicz will be needed a medical timeout. and, at 22, is the youngest man to reach the his fifth consecutive appearance in the last The emphatic way he came out hitting, last four at Wimbledon since Murray in 2009. four at Wimbledon. however, pummelling forehands past one of “I hope Andy will feel some kind of pres- Should they both win, it will be the third the sport’s best defensive players, showed that sure,” he said. “I’m sure he will feel some kind time in the last four Grand Slams that they although his movement might be restricted, of pressure because Great Britain is waiting have met in the final. he remains a major threat as long as the ball for the champion of Wimbledon.” Their rivalry has usurped that of Roger is within range. The pair have played each other twice with Federer and Rafa Nadal as the biggest draw “I’m not going to put my body at risk,” he US Open champion Murray winning one and in the sport and with the Swiss maestro and said. “The doctors tell me with this tape and Janowicz the most recent encounter at the the Spanish matador having been dumped out taking some anti-inflammatories you can play. Paris Masters in November. early, two different faces will contest today’s “If they say something different, I will “It will be a very tough match,” Murray said. semis. think.” “He has a big serve. He’s a big guy with a lot Del Potro, a Grand Slam winner at the He will need to be 100 percent to have a of power. He also has pretty good touch. He US Open in 2009, is hardly an unknown, but chance against Djokovic. likes to hit dropshots and doesn’t just whack Janowicz has emerged from obscurity and will The only former champion in the last four every single shot as hard as he can.” enter the world’s top 20 next week. has a 8-3 winning record against Del Potro, REUTERS

A rider of Radioshack to end the Lampre - collaboration with Merida takes Greipel sprints to stage a water bottle from his team cyclist Schleck vehicle during MONTPELLIER: Frank the 176.5km Schleck’s contract with sixth stage win; Impey takes yellow Radioshack-Leopard will not of the 100th be renewed in 2014, the team edition of the MONTPELLIER, FRANCE: country. “It is definitely going to Swede Fredrik Kessiakoff, who said yesterday as the end of the Tour de France Germany’s Andre Greipel timed change things and put cycling were also involved in Wednesday’s Luxembourg rider’s doping ban cycling race his final burst to perfection to on the map in South Africa, and crash, pulled out during the stage. looms. yesterday. win the sixth stage of the Tour hopefully people will recognise Nairo Quintana had his left knee Schleck is serving a one-year de France yesterday when South me,” the 28-year-old Orica rider treated by the race doctor follow- ban after failing a dope test for Africa’s Daryl Impey became said. ing a crash after the Colombian the diuretic Xipamide in last the first African to wear the yel- Pre-race favourites Chris climber misjudged a turn after 55 year’s Tour de France. He has A rider of the low jersey. Froome of Britain, seventh over- kilometres. denied knowingly taking a banned Cannondale Greipel, of the Lotto-Belisol all eight seconds off the pace, and Luis Angel Mate powered away substance. team team, beat Slovakian Peter Sagan Alberto Contador, 11th six sec- from the pack and built a five- “With the end of Frank grabs his and fellow German Marcel Kittel onds further back, finished safely minute lead, but the Spaniard Schleck’s suspension approach- nourishment at the end of a 176.5-km ride from in the bunch. soon realised he had no chance ing, Leopard and its partners have drink during Aix-en-Provence. Greipel’s win was even more on his own against the peloton. assessed the situation in view of the sixth stage Briton Mark Cavendish, win- impressive because team mate Cavendish, of Omega Pharma a possible renewal of the col- of the Tour ner of the fifth stage, came home Jurgen van den Broeck, fourth Quick-Step, fell with 34 kilome- laboration with Frank Schleck,” de France fourth after a crash with some overall last year, became the first tres to go. There was no team the team said in a statement. It held between 30 kilometres left. Cavendish was high-profile casualty when he mate to drag him back into the was not clear whether Schleck, Aix-en- fuming after the stage, blaming could not start because of a knee peloton and the Briton was forced whose brother Andy rides for Provence and the incident on his bike. injury he sustained in a pile-up on to bunny-hop over roundabouts Radioshack-Leopard and is on Montpellier. Impey said it was a momen- Wednesday. and make his own way through the Tour de France, would ride tous day for the sport in his home France’s Nacer Bouhanni and the team cars. REUTERS with the team again. REUTERS FRIDAY 5 JULY 2013 BREAK TIME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

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THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW A parachutist jumps from a military plane, above the city of Lucerne, Switzerland, yesterday, during the ‘Swiss Precision’ parachute competition. The competitors’ aim was to land on a stipulated spot with a tolerance of only 16cm off the mark. HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER

MUSCAT 35/32 Partly cloudy 35/31 Partly cloudy KUWAIT 46/33 Clear 45/33 Clear BAHRAIN 40/33 Clear 40/33 Partly cloudy Man downs 69 hot dogs to win contest SANAA 32/17 T-storms 29/15 Chance of storm RIYADH 41/29 Clear 42/29 Partly cloudy NEW YORK: Joey Chestnut nearly 37 wieners to narrowly eke 51 hot dogs. With this year’s vic- where she manages a fast-food DUBAI 40/30 Partly cloudy 41/31 Partly cloudy downed 69 franks and devoured out her own victory. tory, Chestnut has now bested his restaurant. Now in its 98th year, BAGHDAD 43/29 Clear 44/29 Clear his own record in the men’s Chestnut, 29, is a seven-time former rival, Takeru Kobayashi, the Nathan’s Famous Fourth Fourth of July hot dog eating winner who set the old record — who won six times. Kobayashi of July International Hot Dog contest while Sonya Thomas 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 min- competed in a different eating Eating Contest draws crowds of THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW defended her title in the women’s utes — in 2009 and tied it last year. contest yesterday. thousands to marvel at contest- HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER competition. Thomas, 45, powered through 45 Thomas went toe-to-toe with ants cramming frankfurters down The San Jose, California, man dogs to take the women’s cham- Juliet Lee for the $5,000 women’s their throats. ATHENS 29/24 Clear 29/24 Clear known as ‘Jaws’ ate one more pionship last year and also won in prize. Ginger Perry, 47, of Obion WASHINGTON 31/24 Partly cloudy 32/25 Chance of storm wiener than his previous record to 2011, the first year women com- Thomas finished with 36 and County, Tennessee, said she and capture the mustard-yellow cham- peted separately three-quarters dogs; Lee ate 36 her family planned their New York SYDNEY 18/07 Clear 16/07 Clear pion’s belt. He said afterward that Chestnut, who weighs 210 wieners. Thomas said the chal- City vacation around the contest LONDON 25/14 Partly cloudy 27/16 Partly cloudy he was motivated by the prestige, pounds, had said his pace was une- lenge of shovelling down dozens of after watching it on TV in past PARIS 25/19 Partly cloudy 27/19 Mostly cloudy not the $10,000 prize money. ven in the past, but “this year I’m franks is actually “more mental years. ISTANBUL 25/21 Partly cloudy 26/22 Clear “I’d do this for nothing,” he said. trying to eat a little more grace- than physical.” Perry was impressed that Coney MANILA 33/25 Light rain 33/25 Partly cloudy Thomas, a 100-pound dynamo fully, conserve my energy.” “I have to fight with myself, so Island has recovered so well from DHAKA 32/26 Chance of storm 31/26 Chance of storm known as the “Black Widow” of Second-place finisher was I’m going to try to really focus,” being slammed by Superstorm DELHI 38/27 Mostly cloudy 32/25 Chance of storm competitive eating, wolfed down Matt Stonie, who chomped down said Thomas, of Alexandria, Sandy last October. AP ISLAMABAD 41/26 Partly cloudy 39/25 Partly cloudy UK checkout worker touches nerve with mobile phone rebellion LONDON: A British supermarket checkout worker’s refusal to serve a customer who was talking on her mobile phone has prompted a lively debate about modern etiquette that reached the highest level of the British government yesterday. The customer complained to Sainsbury’s supermarket, which apologised. But the checkout worker has enjoyed an outpouring of support on social media, in the press, and from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who declared a “sneaking sympathy” for her. “I have sat in innumerable meetings where people don’t look each other in the eye, they don’t appear to be paying attention ... they spend their whole time with their nose glued to their hand- held appliance,” Clegg told London radio LBC. “It drives me round the bend,” he said. Clegg’s comments appeared to reflect the public mood, with an online poll by the Daily Mail newspaper finding that 84 percent of respondents believed the employee was right not to serve the customer, Jo Clarke, until she hung up. “I don’t know what she was playing at,” Clarke told the Daily Mail. “When did she have the right to give me a lecture on checkout etiquette?” But a torrent of tweets sided with the unnamed checkout worker. “I’m definitely with the checkout woman on this one ... Don’t treat humans as if they’re robots,” said one Twitter user who gave his name as Tom Sutcliffe. Another, Amber-Rose Thomas, said of the Dance instructor Lucy Bowen McCauley (right) leads a Dance for Parkinson’s Disease class at the Maryland Youth Ballet Studio in Silver Spring. customer: “She deserves a fish-slap.” In a statement, Sainsbury’s said: “It’s clear that this story has touched a nerve as the weight of discussion and comment indicates. Ms Clarke was unhappy with our service, so we felt it was appropri- ate to apologise to her.” There was no word on whether the checkout worker at the Dance therapy for Parkinson Sainsbury’s branch in southeast London was disciplined by the company over the affair. REUTERS BY LENNY BERNSTEIN And then the music starts, and relatively scant medical litera- with the disease. Since then, it it is clear these people are united ture on dance as therapy for has spread to more than 100 com- HE first thing you by more than just the bad break Parkinson’s, researchers found munities in the United States and notice at Lucy Bowen they share. Their brains — all it as effective as other forms of eight other countries, according Airline plans to hire female-only McCauley’s dance our brains, actually — love music, exercise and noted additional to the Dance for PD Web site. The class for people with rhythm and dance in some primal advantages: Music may serve as Parkinson Foundation also offers cabin crew ‘to cut fuel bill’ T NEW DELHI: Parkinson’s disease is the range way that creates joy and nour- an external cue that facilitates dance classes at its 23 chapters Budget airlines are constantly on the lookout for of symptoms among the 15 people ishes the body. Especially a body movement; dance involves stop- across the country, and other ways to cut their fuel bills and India’s GoAir is no different. seated in a wide circle around the wracked by tremors or slowed by ping and restarting movement, groups offer them as well. Its latest idea is to hire female-only cabin crew, refusing applica- room. herky-jerky arms and legs. something that is difficult for After a series of warmups and tions from their heavier male counterparts in a bid to limit fuel burn. There is a guy with the severe “We just trump the disease some people with Parkinson’s; stretches, McCauley and another The low-cost airline has calculated that the move will save up to hand tremors that I associate while we’re here,” McCauley says dance requires multitasking; and teacher, Alvaro Palau, take their `30m a year, because women are 20kg lighter on average. with the degenerative neurologi- after the class at Maryland Youth dance is social — an activity that students through dance steps Around 130, or 40 percent, of GoAir’s existing crew members are cal disorder. But there’s also a Ballet in Silver Spring. “It’s the fosters relationships and keeps while they hold onto bars and, male, and they will keep their jobs. But men will miss out in the woman who moves with a stiff, perfect antidote.” people with Parkinson’s from finally, through some moves future, as the airline presses ahead with ambitious expansion plans awkward gait, a woman confined “Lucy has us moving in ways we withdrawing from communities. around the floor. for 80 new aircraft by 2020 and around 2,000 cabin crew and pilots. to a wheelchair and another man have to move,” says Bob Frey, 67, Music and rhythm also appear The music, Mack the Knife, It currently has a fleet of 15 aircraft. who shuffles and suffers from a the man with hand tremors. We to benefit people with dementia Memories and the like, is decid- The chief executive, Giorgio De Roni, said the decision was driven pronounced, repetitive twitch of are “moving our feet in certain in some similar ways. edly from the past, but even by the rupee’s sharp fall against the dollar over the past year. his mouth. ways. I have difficulty with that, Calling for more study, the that has a purpose. According to “The rupee’s fall has hurt the industry badly. All major expenses A few people appear to have but I wouldn’t be able to do it at Parkinson’s researchers neverthe- Oberdorf, it cues up a time when - aircraft leasing, spare parts and fuel costs - are linked to the dol- nothing wrong at all. Most of all” without the class, he said. less concluded that “the benefits these people moved more freely, lar,” he told the Times of India. them are friends and relatives I’ve written many times that of dance for those with PD appear helping them visualize a body that “We are looking at every possible way of cost-cutting to remain there to support Parkinson’s suf- movement is medicine, powerful to be of large enough magnitude once was able to do more. profitable.” ferers, I would find out later, but preventive stuff that keeps your to be clinically meaningful.” To end the class, they hold As operating costs rise, GoAir has taken other measures to reduce one is a fellow who has calmed arteries clear and your muscles Parkinson’s sufferers and their hands in a circle and, one by one, the weight on board its aircraft and limit fuel burn. Its in-flight his symptoms with a deep-brain strong. Here, exercise is therapy, advocates long ago decided that each bows theatrically to the per- magazines have been shrunk, and water tanks are not being filled stimulator implanted in his head. perhaps no match for Parkinson’s is true. The movement started son next to him. It is a wordless to capacity. Aircraft are also using a single engine to taxi in order That is Parkinson’s — a range disease over the two decades that in Brooklyn in 2001, when the gesture of thanks, of empathy, of to save fuel. “Our new aircraft will have sharklets [wingtip devices] of terrible, idiosyncratic, life- it generally inflicts misery on its organizer of a Parkinson’s support support that is impossible to miss. that will help in reducing fuel burn by 5 percent. From next year altering symptoms caused by the 1 million victims, but certainly a group persuaded the Mark Morris Then they all bow once more, onwards, we will have sharklets installed in five of our existing loss of various neurotransmitting dose of nonprescription relief in Dance Group, an internationally together, toward the centrw of planes, while the remaining 10 will be phased out to have a young chemicals in critical parts of the the short term. known professional troupe, to the circle and head outside into fleet,” De Roni said. GUARDIAN NEWS brain. In a 2009 review of the offer dance instruction to people the rain. WP-BLOOMBERG