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Sunday 6 October 2019 | 7 Safar 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8036 | 2 Riyals Champions have better reach Over 1.6 million users Qatar's Barshim crowned with gold medal access Hukoomi portal in six months

SACHIN KUMAR Qatar’s official Hukoomi portal is likely to THE PENINSULA e-government portal increase further in coming days as the government is committed Hukoomi, Qatar’s official has witnessed a surge to bring more services online e-government portal, has of 60 percent in the The Ministry has already witnessed a surge of 60 percent number of visitors announced that all government in the number of visitors accessing the portal in services would be made accessing the portal in first half available online by 2020, in of this year. Over 1.6 million first half of this year. order to provide public services users accessed Hukoomi portal efficiently and transparently and in the first half of 2019 compared “The government is bringing to build a knowledge-based to 999,586 in the first six months more services online every year economy of 2018. which is making life easier for During the first six months Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with gold medallist Qatar’s The number of page views residents as they have save time of this year, January saw the Mutaz Essa Barshim (centre), silver medallist Russia’s Mikhail Akimenko (left), and bronze medallist was far more than the number and efforts in availing these highest turn out of visitors as of visitors accessing the portal. services,” a senior official of IT 297,758 visits to the portal were Russia’s Ilya Ivanyuk during the medal ceremony for the Men’s High Jump at the 2019 IAAF Athletics World The portal received over 8.68 company told The Peninsula. registered. February was the Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, yesterday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/ THE PENINSULA million page views during Jan- According to the Ministry of second busiest month as 255,823 uary-June period of the current Transport and Communications visitors accessed the portal year, according to Hukoomi (MOTC), the number of e-gov- during the month. Qatar signs Montreal Protocol for offenses on-board aircraft portal. ernment services has reached In a bid to realise the goals The robust rise in the visitors more than 2,700 digital services, of Qatar National Vision of QNA/MONTREAL of 1963. ‘Convention on Offenses Aviation Authority Abdullah bin and page views reflects that a under the Qatar Digital Gov- building a knowledge-based and Certain Other Acts Committed Nasser Turki Al Subaey signed growing number of people are now ernment (QDG) 2020 society, the Ministry has plans to The State of Qatar, represented by on Board Aircraft’ at the head- the agreement on the Qatari side. using Hukoomi services and that programme. make all its e-services available the Civil Aviation Authority, signed quarters of the Civil Aviation Organ- Signing on the ICAO’s side was the awareness about the services is The number of people on its mobile application in the the Montreal Protocol of 2014 isation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. the organization’s Secretary- increasing among the residents. availing e-services through future. amending the Tokyo Convention President of the Civil General Fang Liu. 02 HOME SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 MME stresses need Chinese envoy hails Qatar’s for safe disposal of participation hazardous wastes in Beijing expo QNA THE PENINSULA The Ministry called DOHA DOHA on all parties that The Ambassador of People’s The Ministry of Municipality generate or possess Republic of China to Qatar, and Environment (MME) has hazardous waste, Zhou Jian, praised Qatar’s emphasised on the importance including used participation in the 2019 of safe and sound disposal of Beijing International Horti- hazardous wastes which should batteries and used cultural Exhibition. be dealt only through (engine) oils, to go In a statement to the The President of the Civil Aviation Authority, Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey, and the Secretary- authorised companies and to companies and Qatar News Agency (QNA), on General of ICAO, Fang Liu, with other officials during the signing of Montreal Protocol at the ICAO entities licensed by the Ministry. entities licensed by the occasion of the closing headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The Ministry stressed in the activities of the exhibition, provisions of Law No. 30 of the Ministry only, which lasted for nearly six 2002 and its executive regula- to receive, treat or months, the Ambassador tions prohibiting the circulation, recycle. noted the success achieved by Qatar signs Montreal Protocol management, treatment, re- the exhibition in general and FROM PAGE 1 export and disposal of haz- the and the Qatari pavilion came to amend some aspects of as aircraft commander, crew & ardous wastes at home or These oils negatively affect specifically with about two the Tokyo Convention. passengers. Another abroad, except with a license nature, where the black colour million visitors. The agreement was signed The amendments made in amendment states that recovery issued by the department con- is still visible in mineral oil fac- “The 2019 Beijing Horti- due to the developments in terms of in-flight security of damages under national law cerned which is the Department tories and washing stations and culture Exhibition has been a international aviation and the officers include that the aircraft not precluded (& not only for of Radiation Protection and car oils exchange, because of great success,” said the increasing threat of accidents commander may ask, not airlines). Chemicals. the resulting liquid residues Chinese Ambassador, adding related to the behavior of some require to restrain unruly pas- Qatar’s joining of the pro- The Ministry called on all contaminate all the water or that the success of the Qatar passengers. As a result, there was sengers. He may take preventive tocol supports the country’s parties that generate or possess soil, which is harmful to Pavilion has been even a need to prepare an interna- action against passengers, on position and commitment to hazardous waste, including humans and the surrounding greater, the unique architec- tional framework that covers reasonable grounds where he international aviation’s safety. used batteries and used (engine) environment. tural design inspired by the aspects related to safety and believes that an offence is about The majority of the protocol’s oils, to go to companies and The report pointed out that Sidra tree and its hanging discipline. to be committed. provisions are part of Qatar’s entities licensed by the Ministry the effects of used oils waste garden attracted many The Montreal 2014 protocol They get the same immunity civil aviation law no. 15 of 2002. only, to receive, treat or recycle. under the list of chemicals car- visitors. A technical report is pre- cinogenic and harmful to He pointed out that the pared by the Ministry of Munic- human health. When disposed Qatari efforts in the gar- ipality and Environment on of in the sea or ocean, they dening exhibition have used oil waste. It was Al Anoud increase the activity of achieved successes at the dip- Al Obaidly, Hazardous Waste anaerobic bacteria that cause lomatic level as it was a Section, Department of Radi- water poisoning, alter their window for people in China ation and Chemical Protection, natural acidity, and completely and the world to know Qatar, worked for the report. destroyed them because oxygen and a platform for cooper- According the report, the used prevents them from reaching ation in the field of horti- oils are oils that have lost all or these organisms. culture between Qatar and some of their properties during Waste oils that are disposed the world. operation, where the quality of of in agricultural land kill Qatar will host the Inter- oils is low and changes to the microorganisms in the soil, and national Horticultural Exhi- viscosity and increase both the cover the leaves with an oil bition in Doha in 2021, which acidity, and the proportion of layer that hinders the growth will give the world a brilliant mineral impurities, and water, process, leading to the death of picture of Qatar’s unique and are distinguished by the plants and destruction of soil. history, culture, natural envi- change of colour to dark and Waste collection is the first ronment and sustainable smell becomes strong and sharp step in its management trans- development, ‘’ he said. He and abundant sediment. porting to designated areas. expected the event to be a Illuminated charm The used oils must be Waste transportation is the link huge success, as Qatar’s par- The illuminated skyscrapers at West Bay add charm to Doha skyline against the backdrop of the changed directly, because they between collection and ticipation in the current Corniche.PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA do not cover the need of use, treatment. It must be carried edition in Beijing. and with them increased cor- out in a healthy and efficient rosion and impurities in the manner without causing engines and machinery, which odours, dust or splashing of impedes the work and affect the waste in the streets during QCS participates in breast cancer awareness drive machines. transport. THE PENINSULA He stressed the keenness to organise DOHA and participate in all events that achieve its vision to be the community partnership Under the Patronage of William Grant, US platform to make Qatar a leader in cancer Chargé d’Affaires, Qatar Cancer Society prevention and its burden control and its (QCS) represented by Sheikh Dr. Khalid mission to prevent cancer and control its bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of QCS, burden in Qatar by working with our participated in lighting of US Embassy partners to educate the community, and building in Doha in pink colour as a part to support, empower and advocate for of the World Breast Cancer Awareness individuals living with cancer, and to Month. engage in the professional development The opening was attended by Dr. Salih and scientific research in the field of Al Marri, Assistant Minister of Health cancer. Affairs at the Ministry of Public Health He stressed the importance of con- (MOPH); Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bin certed efforts to create a healthy society Hamad Bin J. Al Thani, Director of Public and reduce the burden of disease locally Health, Supreme Council of Health, Qatar. and globally. He pointed out that QCS Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, under the month of October launched said, “The charity’s participation in this “Blossom” campaign — a national cam- event is a continuation of its efforts paign targeting all categories of Qatari The workers of an authorised company treating oil wastes in a towards raising awareness of the disease society in all regions of the country proper manner at a plant. and ways to prevent it.” throughout the month. Department of Pediatrics at Al Wakrah Hospital sees major developments

FAZEENA SALEEM Department of Pediatrics at Al are not urgent, they represent In 2018 the pediatric emer- visited by about 4000 children THE PENINSULA Wakrah Hospital caters to the about 70% of the patients in gency in Al Wakrah Hospital a year, which is a very large health of children in the southern emergency reviewers, but they treated 113,000 children; number, given that the newborn The Department of Pediatrics at neighbourhoods of Qatar. The do not wait for more than 30-45 approximately 10,000 cases per baby is discharged from the hos- Al Wakrah Hospital has seen department aims to advance the minutes, and in the evening month and 400 a day. “This is a pital and then we review in three several developments including health of infants and children period the peak does not exceed large number compared to 2012, days,” said Dr Salameh. decrease in waiting time, through innovative medical care, one hour,” he added. the year Al Wakrah Hospital was “The metabolic clinic is increase in number of beds, latest research, training, advocacy and For outpatients also a new opened, where the number of examining the children; this equipment and technology. continuing medical education. system has been introduced to pediatric emergency cases in the examination is required in Qatar, It sees children with dif- With its state-of-the-art facil- minimise patient waiting by hospital did not exceed 32 which is 33 tests related to ferent health conditions in four ities, highly trained medical increased evening clinics, a clinic thousand children; that is, within metabolism and genetic diseases, subdivisions; General Pediatric teams and collaborative opened on Saturday, and clinics six years we have reached almost all conducted within 48 hours of section with 26 beds, Emergency healthcare, patients are provided were generally increased, four times the cases that were birth, and this is absolutely nec- Pediatric section also has 26 with the best quality of services,” waiting was no more than 28 seen,” Dr Salameh. essary, that the patient is beds, Pediatric Intensive Care he told media persons. days, and if urgent, wait no more “We receive about 40% of the examined urgently,” he added. with a total of 11 beds and Neo- The Department of Pediatrics into five categories: the first is the than 14 Days. The clinic receives patients from outside of our geo- Pediatricians attend the natal Intensive Care with 29 at Al Wakrah Hospital has estab- critical case, which must be seen approximately 50 cases per graphical scope; i.e. outside of Al births and cesarean section if the beds. lished a quality system so that the immediately without waiting, week. The hospital runs 17 clinics Wakra, sometimes from Al Sadd baby need any resuscitation. The level of care for children time period from the time of and doctors work on the case less per week for general pediatric. emergency, airport emergency, They check the postnatal rooms at Al Wakrah Hospital falls under arrival of the child to admission than a minute after arrival. The “With regard to the cases or other areas,” he added. and educate the mother how to the so-called ‘second medical - if needed - does not need more second category, wait no more need to be seen in the clinic if the In 2013, a total of 2,200 take care of the baby, the vital level’, and subspecialties in pedi- than 90 minutes. than 5-10 minutes. The third case patient has blood test, we have babies were born at Al Wakra signs and the emergency things atrics have been transferred to “We had long waiting time is presented to the doctor in established a pediatric emer- Hospital and it has gradually she has to pay attention to. They Sidra Medicine, said Dr. Khalil before, but we have reduced approximately 15 minutes,” said gency follow-up clinic in Al increased to 6,000 in 2018. also make sure there are no birth Salameh (pictured), Chief of them intensively since the hos- Dr. Salameh. “As for the fourth Wakra hospital, so that the case “We have newborn high risk defects in the child and heart Pediatric Department at Al pital opened. In the emergency and fifth categories, they can be can be seen within 72 hrs,” said clinics, vaccination and meta- disease that may appear after a Wakrah Hospital. “The department, cases are divided referred to health centres; they Dr Salameh. bolic clinic. The baby clinics are day or two of birth. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 HOME 03 Ashghal opens Tilted Intersection to traffic THE PENINSULA The number of Municipal Council expressed his DOHA lanes at the new happiness in opening the Tilted Intersection, pointing that the The Public Works Authority intersection has opening of the tunnel and inter- (Ashghal) opened the Tilted been increased, with section in one month shows the Intersection to traffic on Friday, three main lanes in keenness of Ashghal to complete as part of Khalifa Avenue project the project works as soon as works. each direction and possible. The number of lanes at the two service lanes Yousef Al Emadi, Projects new intersection has been to accommodate Affairs Director at Ashghal, said increased, with three main lanes approximately 8,500 that Ashghal recently completed in each direction and two service a number of openings on the lanes to accommodate approx- vehicles. Khalifa Road project to reach 92 imately 8,500 vehicles. percent of the completed works, The Tilted Intersection is a similar to Gharrafat Al Rayyan noting that Ashghal was keen to main link that connects Al Interchange to facilitate traffic maintain the symbolism of the Gharrafa, Huwar Street, Al Luqta and to serve as a link between intersection by keeping the inter- Street and Khalifa Avenue to Doha, Dukhan, Al Gharrafa and section relatively tilted as it used integrate with the tilted inter- Al Rayyan. to be. section, which connects Al The opening ceremony was Al Emadi hinted that Ashghal Gharrafa Street and Huwar attended by the Chairman of the seeks to complete the work of Street with a length of 2.7km. It Central Municipal Council (CMC), Khalifa Avenue project works by will significantly reduce traffic Mohamed bin Hamoud Al Shafi; next year after the completion of congestion and travel time for Projects Affairs Director at the rest of the intersections and road users heading to Doha, Al Ashghal, Eng. Yousef Abdul- beautification works on the road. The officials of Ashghal in a talk about the Tilted Intersection following its opening to traffic on Friday. Gharrafa, Al Rayyan and Al rahman Al Emadi; Brigadier For his part, Brigadier Luqta, and facilitate the access Mohamed Marafi, Director of Mohamed Marafi, Director of to Gharrafat Al Rayyan, Bani Traffic Engineering and Safety Road heading to Al Rayyan and which will open at the end of this dation and Education City. Traffic Engineering and Safety Hajer and Dukhan. Department at the General Qatar Foundation can use the year and will host the semi-finals Ashghal has been keen to set Department at the General The Tilted Intersection Directorate of Traffic, and Bader new tunnel and intersection and final of the FIFA World Club up landscape and beautification Directorate of Traffic, said that includes a signalised roundabout, Darwish, Highway Project across Al Gharrafa Street and Cup. works at the Tilted Intersection the opening of the Tilted Inter- which is a different design from Department Manager, along with Huwar Street without the need The intersection will facil- and a tunnel as part of the coun- section will improve traffic in the usual roundabouts. The new a number of engineers from to use 22 February Street and itate the access to several vital try’s plan to beautify the streets directions whether it’s from Al design of the roundabout will Ashghal and the contracting avoid congestion there. facilities in the area such as Sidra and part of Khalifa Avenue Gharrafa Street, Huwar Street, have Khalifa Avenue main free company. With these openings, The openings also serve Medicine, Qatar National Con- project works. Al Luqta Street or Khalifa Avenue flow traffic pass through it, those coming from Al Shamal traffic to Education City Stadium, vention Center, Qatar Foun- The Chairman of the Central Road. Holy Quran memorization centres’ activities benefit 19,923 women, girls

THE PENINSULA female students in 21 Holy scholars. The Ministry of Awqaf and correct recitation through young girls and women bene- to the Ministry and community DOHA Quran memorization centres and Islamic Affairs represented sound letters as well as courses fited from Sahaib Al Khair-13 centres. operating across the country, by the Department of Call and to improve the recitation and programme, a seasonal The programme also tar- The Holy Quran memorization which includes citizens and Guidance provided all necessary intensive courses in memorizing advocacy programme that geted female employees centres run by the Religious residents. facilities to these centres to parts of the Quran and others in comes from the vision of the working in government institu- Calls and Guidance Department It also targeted female stu- accommodate all segments of the interpretation and Department of Religious Call tions to educate them about at the Ministry of Awqaf and dents in schools of various girls and women and children. improvement of recitation. and Guidance in promoting reli- religious teachings like holy Islamic Affairs carried out many stages of education, and The memorization centres The centres for women gious awareness and high moral month of Ramadan and others. programmes, lectures, religious employees working in some for women are keen on teaching organised 718 courses for holy values and principles among the Under the program a number courses during the second government and private insti- the students in the recitation, Quran learning in two shifts segments of the Qatari female of religious lectures were quarter of 2019 benefiting a tutions, through organising lec- discipline through special morning and evening under the community of school students delivered on the subjects on total of 19,923 women and girls. tures and programmes offered courses that include alphabet supervision of great teachers. and members of the Quran Ramadan, holy Quran and other These activities targeted by a prominent religious lessons, theoretical intonation A total of 8,779 children, memorization centres affiliated religious issues. 04 HOME SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 Somalia’s Health Minister hails QC’s projects Qatar set to conclude The establishment of a model child its participation and mother care is very important for in Expo Beijing 2019 Somalia at present, as specialised centres QNA pavilion at the expo Faiqa have not been fully BEIJING Ashkanani told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the expo con- operational in most The State of Qatar is set to tributed strongly to raising areas after successive conclude its participation in the awareness on the efforts of the crises in the country for International Horticultural Exhi- State of Qatar in the field of nearly three decades: bition 2019. agriculture. The total number of visitors She added that the expo held Dr Fawziya Abikar to Qatar’s pavilion reached Qatar promote its role in sus- 20,000 a day. The pavilion, tainable development, sports, THE PENINSULA which was set up for six months, and the economy. DOHA played a role in helping visitors She also said that Qatar’s to get to know about Qatar’s pavilion hosted today the Inter- Somalia’s Minister of Health and history and the country’s national Association of Horticul- Social Care, Dr Fawziya Abikar, achievements in the agricultural tural Producers who came to get has praised the Qatari people field. to know more about the pavilion and government for supporting Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr Fawziya Abikar, during the opening of child and Deputy head of Qatar’s and Qatar’s efforts in the field. the Somali people and appre- mother care centre established by Qatar Charity in Mogadishu. ciated Qatar Charity’s initiatives to help vulnerable groups, set up crises in the country for nearly from the lack of basic health and to enhancing the health hospitals and health units, and three decades,” Abikar said. first aid services. He added that awareness of the people of the care for mothers and children. Many local officials, a team this centre came after a survey region and providing health This appreciation by the from the hospital administration, was carried out to identify the services to the residents of the Minister came during her speech physicians across continents, health-related needs of the area that houses a significant at the opening of a child and some dignitaries of the district, people in the area, noting that number of the displaced. mother care centre established and Abdul Nour Haj Ali, director Physicians Across Continents The 600 sq metre centre is by Qatar Charity in the central of Qatar Charity office in Somalia participated in conducting the expected to provide health care hospital of the Denali district of were present at the inaugural survey and also contributes to to residents of the area and sur- the Somali capital Mogadishu ceremony. running the center. rounding areas with a focus on where a large number of the dis- For his part, Abdul Nour Haj Mohammed Abubakar Jafar, maternal services and childcare. placed live. Ali, director of Qatar Charity’s an official of the Denali Direc- The center including 11 clinics, “The establishment of a office in Somalia, spoke about torate, praised Qatar Charity’s all designed to provide health model child and mother care is the importance of establishing continuous humanitarian efforts services, was built at a total cost very important for Somalia at the child and mother care centre and its relief and development of nearly QR400,000. The region present, as specialised centres that provides health services to assistance for the Somali society. has a population of 20,000, have not been fully operational the people of the region and The construction of this mostly children, women and the People visiting Qatar’s pavilion during Expo Beijing 2019. in most areas after successive neighbouring areas suffering centre contributes significantly elderly in IDP camps. Al Meera launches promotional campaign to reward loyal customers

THE PENINSULA one 100g gold bar. Prizes will be dis- leading retail provider and destination of DOHA tributed on a weekly basis. choice and will continue to strive to The draws will take place across Al exceed expectations. Celebrating over a decade of continued Meera branches — Hyatt Plaza, Mansoura, Over the past decade, Al Meera has success and significant expansion in Qatar, Hazm Al Markhiya, Wakra South, Jeryan cemented its place among the largest Al Meera Consumer Goods Company Nejaima, Leabaib 1, Azghawa New, Al leading national companies in Qatar. On Q.P.S.C. has launched a nationwide Thumama, Abu Nakhla, Muraikh, Al the occasion of our 14th anniversary, we campaign on the occasion of its 14th anni- Wajba, Airport Rd, Legtaifiya and Gulf Mall. celebrate our remarkable growth in the versary, rewarding its customers for their Commenting on this, Al Meera said: market, and those who made it happen: loyalty and trust. “As Qatar’s favourite neighbourhood our customers.” The 14-week promotional campaign retailer, we have fulfilled our promise by To enter the draws, customers will fittingly reflects the number of years cel- building a legacy that is only strengthening need to be registered with Meera Rewards ebrated and will run from September 29, its footprint with our stakeholders, team App, and be shopping at Al Meera stores. 2019 until January 4, 2020. Spanning and loyal customers. Our unparalleled Draw winners will receive a confirmation across Al Meera branches — with the dedication to every customer, in every via SMS or via call from Al Meera, and will exception of Maar and WHSmith branches The Al Meera Rewards programme aims to give back to loyal customers through branch, speaks for itself driving future need to visit Al Meera branch in which the — it will offer Al Meera Rewards members redeemable points, and joining is complimentary — by downloading the mobile app. growth. We have been committed to pro- draw was held to collect their prizes by the chance to win big prizes in a series of viding Qatar with high quality and locally submitting a valid ID. This promotional raffle draws. The Meera Rewards pro- joining is complimentary — by down- entitled to one raffle draw coupon. sourced produce, honesty and an campaign, and the prizes distributed gramme aims to give back to loyal cus- loading the mobile app. For every QR200 Prizes consist of 15 iPads 6 32GB Wi-Fi, enhanced shopping experience and as a under it, are valid and applicable only in tomers through redeemable points, and they spend at Al Meera, customers will be one 20g gold bar, one 50g gold bar and result, we are considered the community’s Qatar. Cole Haan unveils new concept store at The Pearl-Qatar THE PENINSULA/DOHA

Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle brand and retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first GrandShøp store concept in Qatar with Abu Issa at Porto Arabia, 1 La Croisette — The Pearl-Qatar. The new store marks the fourth location in part- nership with Abu Issa. It allow customers the chance to explore the brand’s innovative Zerøgrand styles in a new and engaging way. The feel of the GrandShøp is intentionally minimalist, and its open space puts an emphasis on the collections’ functionality, versa- tility and style. The store extends over an area of 110m2 providing a comprehensive experience for both women and men, truly reflective of the Cole Haan brand, and sits proudly alongside with more slated to open in the the Venetian-themed canal within coming year. The Pearl-Qatar. Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman of Cole Haan will now be in even Abu Issa Holding said: “We are closer reach of its ardent customer excited to have this new Cole Haan base in Qatar, carrying Cole Haan’s store and to have gotten this far with full assortment which effortlessly Cole Haan in Qatar. The Pearl will combines craft, style and be our fourth location in Doha and innovation. we have always been great believers “Opening in Porto Arabia, 1 La of the brand. Cole Haan is at the Croisette — The Pearl-Qatar, was forefront of innovation in footwear a critical element of our devel- and at Abu Issa Holding we are opment plan in Qatar, and we are eager to continuously develop and ecstatic to have opened this grow Cole Haan in our markets. Its amazing door with Abu Issa. The versatility makes it unique and Pearl is a key landmark in Qatar therefore we are able to reach a and is a preferred residential, retail broader audience. 2019 certainly is and leisure destination for many. an exciting year for the brand.” We are thrilled to extend the reach The GrandShøp will feature of our innovative products and iconic Cole Haan Zerøgrand forward-thinking, elegant brand Oxfords for men and women, as to a wider customer base,” said well as the newest and most inno- Adrian Santos, Senior Vice-Pres- vative technologies within footwear ident, International at Cole Haan. and accessory categories from Established in 1928, Cole Haan Summer and Fall 2019 collections. is an iconic American brand Cole Haan’s first GrandShøp in renowned for heritage and classic Qatar will be located at Porto designs integrated with innovative Arabia, 1 La Croisette — The Pearl- technologies. Cole Haan has Qatar, and is currently operating opened eleven new stores in the twenty-four hours a day Middle East in the past two years, throughout the week. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 HOME 05 Ooredoo Money named Best Global Mobile Solution 2019 by MoneyGram THE PENINSULA/DOHA allows customers to send transfers quickly and easily with just the tap of a screen, Ooredoo announced yesterday its popular with competitive fees and exchange rates. Ooredoo Money service has been named Manar Khalifa Al Muraikhi, Director Best Global Mobile Solution 2019 by PR and Corporate Communications, at MoneyGram. The senior officials from the Ooredoo, said: “Our aim is Ooredoo Money leading telecommunications operator to be the number one customer-preferred accepted the prestigious accolade on behalf digital financial transaction platform in of the company at an award ceremony on Qatar, and awards such as this one are evi- October 1 at Ooredoo’s Headquarters. dence that we are succeeding. We know Thanks to the Ooredoo Money service, being able to quickly and easily access eve- thousands of customers in Qatar can ryday financial transactions such as money access money transfers anytime, any- transfers is a big priority for many of our where, to remit funds to 200 countries and customers, and we’re delighted our long- territories around the world courtesy of standing partnership with MoneyGram The officials of Ooredoo receiving the award from a representative of MoneyGram at Ooredoo headquarters. MoneyGram. The “Ooredoo Money” app enables us to fulfil this need.” Global experts call for safeguarding right to education at EAA event THE PENINSULA Africa Region, UNHCR; Alison meet commitments in making disasters (i.e., climate refugees). DOHA Joyner, Education in Emer- education for all a reality, coun- This issue of so-called climate gencies Specialist, Plan Interna- tries are increasingly concerned refugees is poised to become a Education Above All (EAA) and tional Norge; Victoria Ibiwoye, with the delivery, quality and rel- critical challenge for education Human Rights Council gathered Founding Director, OneAfrican- evance of their education systems worldwide in the some of the world’s most leading Child Foundation for Creative systems. decades to come. In this context experts and advocates to discuss Learning; Dr Koumbou Boly Discussion focused on the of increasing migration and glo- the current state of affairs Barry, Special Rapporteur, need to protect education as a balization, the recognition of regarding the right to education. UNHCR; Bushra Zulfiqar, Global fundamental human right and studies, diplomas and other aca- Focused on ways to elevate Education Director, Save the ways in which local advocates demic qualifications will take on the issue as fundamental human Children Bangladesh; Sylvain can support innovative solutions even greater importance all right and with an emphasis on Aubry, Legal and Research and provide insights into their agreed. celebrating achievements but Advisor, Global Initiative on Eco- specific contexts in order to Youth advocates present at also looking at some of the seem- nomic, Social and Cultural address ongoing challenges. the roundtable shared their ingly intractable challenges, the Rights; Maya Ghazal, UNHCR Since the proclamation of the viewpoints on these issues and roundtable discussion featured and Benyam Mezmur, Member, right to education, new chal- others, pushing those gathered a variety of perspectives and Committee on the Rights of the lenges have emerged that require to commit to real, actionable dynamic ideas. Child. immediate and more creative change. Ideas such as an EAA co-hosted the round- “To protect education from solutions. annual international day for table in cooperation with the attack, we need to ensure Migration and displacement the protection of education in Human Rights Council in Geneva accountability for those who require countries to adapt their conflict, put forth by H H and the Qatar Fund for Devel- deliberately deny the right to educational systems to accom- Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Experts during a session co-hosted by Education Above All on opment (QFFD). education. They agreed today modate for the arrival of new- founder of EAA, during her right to education. Moderated by Marc Leman, that they will do this through comers. It is the responsibility of keynote address to the Human Chief Executive Officer, URG, the providing the vision supported States to ensure that no one is Rights Council the previous, roundtable featured opening Deputy High Commissioner for Executive Officer, EAA; Elin Mar- Grass root individuals and denied the right to a quality edu- was lauded as a way to move remarks from Khalifa Al Kuwari, Human Rights, UNHCR; Vincent tínez, Senior Researcher, Human groups can also be powerful if cation, especially for those who the conversation forward and Director-General, QFFD. Partic- Defourny, Director of Unesco Rights Watch; Amin Awad, they act together,” said Gilmore. fled their home countries due to create more accountability in ipants included Kate Gilmore, Liaison Office, Geneva; Chief Director, Middle East and North In their efforts to conflict, persecution, or natural the space. 06 HOME SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 Khayr Qatarna greenhouses installed at three QF schools THE PENINSULA produce, including tomatoes, QF’s Pre-University across Qatar. Many tonnes of fresh DOHA cucumbers, aubergines, straw- Education and Your fruit and vegetables have already berries and peppers, among other been harvested, with the produce Khayr Qatarna, a Your Health First varieties. Health First have distributed with Khayr Qatarna – Sahtak Awalan initiative, has As a part of Your Health First collaborated to build branding to the community installed state-of-the-art green- — Sahtak Awalan, which is the the climate-controlled through local supermarkets. houses at three Qatar Foundation flagship public health campaign greenhouses at Qatar All the crops have been (QF) schools to teach students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, granted the status of ‘Premium important lessons about food Khayr Qatarna was launched in Academy Al Khor, Products’ by the Ministry of An activity by children as part of the programme organised by security, environmental sustain- 2018 to boost self-sufficiency in Renad Academy and Municipality and Environment, Dreama to celebrate the Arab Child Day. ability and healthy eating. Qatar at the same time as helping Qatar Academy Al which has provided valuable QF’s Pre-University Education the younger generation avoid Wakra, giving more support and advice to Khayr and Your Health First have col- non-communicable diseases such Qatarna. Seeing the production Dreama celebrates laborated to build the climate- as obesity and type 2 diabetes by than one thousand process progress through the controlled greenhouses at Qatar teaching them the importance of students chance to take stages of cultivation, harvest and Academy Al Khor, Renad a healthy, balanced diet rich in hands-on lessons in distribution also provides valuable Arab Child Day Academy and Qatar Academy Al fresh fruit and vegetables. how to cultivate a wide lessons to the students about eco- Wakrah, giving more than one Buthaina Ali Al Nuaimi, Pres- nomics, agriculture and logistics. THE PENINSULA discrimination and promote a thousand students the chance to ident of Pre-University Education, range of fresh produce. Nesreen Al Rifai, Chief Com- DOHA positive view of orphans, and that take hands-on lessons in how to QF, said, “It is wonderful that, with munications Officer at Weill the responsibility towards cultivate a wide range of fresh the Khayr Qatarna greenhouses, we are able to teach our students Cornell Medicine-Qatar, said, “It The Orphan Care Center orphans is a responsibility of the at Qatar Foundation schools about is absolutely crucial that we not (Dreama), one of the centres community. food security, environmental issues only teach the younger generation under the umbrella of Qatar On this occasion, Ms. Mariam and healthy eating by actually about healthy eating and food Foundation for Social Work, cele- bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, the letting them get their hands in the security but that we also inspire brated the Arab Child Day, 2019, Executive Director of Dreama said soil and seeing the plants thrive them and give them opportunities under the slogan ‘Different, but that the celebration of the Arab under their careful stewardship. to put these lessons into practice We Are One “. This day is cele- Child Day comes within the “This is a truly rich and com- through practical initiatives like brated on the 1st of October 1, on framework of caring for children pelling educational experience Khayr Qatarna.” the anniversary of the martyrdom and preserving their dignity, based and it supports the theoretical Khayr Qatarna is part of the of the child ‘Mohammed Al-Durra’ on the fundamental fact that lessons the students learn in Sahtak Awalan – Your Health First shot by the Israeli occupation. children are the nucleus of com- science class, as well as helping campaign, which was launched A number of activities, events munity’s happiness and the most them appreciate where their food by Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar and workshops are held every valuable treasures of the country. comes from and making them in 2012 in association with Qatar year reflecting the cultures of the She added that Dreama con- very enthusiastic about healthy Foundation, the Ministry of Public Arab world. These activities aim tinues to instil awareness among eating.” Health, the Ministry of Education to introduce other Arab cultures all segments of community on All Khayr Qatarna produce has been granted the status of ‘Premium In the initial phase of Khayr and Higher Education, the Min- to the community with view to childhood, a task undertaken by Products’ by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Qatarna, greenhouses were istry of Municipality and the Envi- convergence of views, strengthen institutions and centres under the installed at ten secondary schools ronment, and ExxonMobil. ties of coexistence and under- umbrella of Qatar Foundation for standing with children of the Social Work, out of our belief that world, and highlight the impor- their participation should be tance of unity and cohesion effective and valuable in building Grand sales season begins at Blue Salon among Arab peoples. man starting from childhood, The Orphan Care Center through providing programs and THE PENINSULA contributed to the store’s impressive (Dreama) concluded the cele- services for children to enrich DOHA success since its establishment in bration of the Arab Child Day, their knowledge, and make them 1981. The continuous expansions 2019 in Qatar Mall, with the par- devoted to noble values, thus The Blue Salon has launched its including innovative sections of ticipation of the Protection and making them future leaders in grand sales season. The sales new international brands being Social Rehabilitation Center academic and professional fields. season, which runs until launched for the first time in Qatar (AMAN), the Family Counseling Nour Al Mohannadi, Director November 2, features a range of has added to its success. Center (WIFAQ), Shafallah and of the Social Awareness Office in high-end brands in various depart- Blue Salon offers one and all Bestbuddies Centers and Al Noor Dreama, said that the annual cel- ments including men’s clothing, the opportunity to purchase items Center, under the umbrella of ebration of the Arab Child Day watches, perfumes, beauty including classical formal suits and Qatar Foundation for Social Work. stems from a sense of responsibility products and women’s clothing. unique footwear for men, luxury The celebration was marked and partnership to serve the tar- Blue Salon promises its cus- watches from world-class brands by a number of awareness activ- geted group. She highlighted the tomers an exciting, unique and featuring unique designs, modern ities related to childhood and specific community initiatives that luxurious world-class shopping The sales season of Blue Salon, which runs until November 2, fragrances, accessories, bags of family, in a pleasant and happy give the child attention and priority, experience while enjoying quality features a range of high-end brands. different sizes and materials, and atmosphere. The children of the and works to build his personality, time with friends and family high-end women’s beauty Center were keen to attend the empower him, develop his skills, during the grand sales season. on unique pieces from the wide great discount offers on a wide products with outstanding promo- celebration, which included and give him full rights and oppor- According to Blue Salon, the selection of international brands range of brands and products. tional offers appealing to different awareness messages to be spread tunities, which make him knowl- sales season features a number of available at the store. Blue Salon The unique shopping expe- tastes and preferences of its among members of the com- edgeable person able to serve his offers and price reduction deals has always offered its customers rience at Blue Salon has greatly customers. munity about the dangers of social country and community.

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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), represented by the Health, Safety and Environment Department, organised a health awareness campaign for its employees by conducting medical examination and providing medical consul- tations in cooperation with medical centers. The campaign aimed at raising the awareness of employees and maintain their health and safety in order to implement health, safety and environment standards and pro- grams and to enhance the spirit of communication and cooper- ation with health authorities within the State. The health cam- paign included a number of activities such as regular medical screening for blood pressure measurements, sugar, choles- terol and body mass rate, in addition to providing specialized medical consultations. The campaign targeted all employees of the organization to emphasize the importance of performance standards for occu- pational health and safety and the role of Kahramaa as a leading institution in the country in its implementation. The campaign has attracted high turnout and is part of a series of annual activities. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 HOME 07 CCQ recognises outstanding academic achievement for Spring Semester

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The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) recently held a special ceremony to Dr. Khalid Al Abdulqader recognise the academic merits of 183 said: “Empowering students outstanding students on the Dean’s List to excel throughout their and the Honor’s List for the 2019 Spring Semester. educational journey and The event reflects CCQ’s ongoing translate that into career pursuit of academic excellence and success is at the heart of instills a positive intrinsic motivation what we do at CCQ. One of that builds competence and contributes to enriching the College’s student-cen- the many ways we achieve tered learning environment. this goal is by fostering a The ceremony was attended by CCQ culture of excellence where President Dr. Mohamed Al-Naemi, Vice every student who pushes President, Dr. Khalid Al Abdulqader, and the College’s deans for its various aca- their own personal frontiers demic divisions – Sciences and Tech- is recognized and revered nology, Management Science, and for such merit. For it is such Liberal Arts. dedication to mastery that Congratulating the honored students and their families on this notable carves the path to realising Dr Mohamed Al Naemi, Dr Khalid Al Abdulqader and Dr Robert Ford with honoured students, alongside faculty members. achievement, Dr. Khalid Al Abdulqader all ambitions.” said: “Empowering students to excel throughout their educational journey across the country’s industrial, com- and technology, and we can’t wait to see importantly reassures them that when and translate that into career success is path to realising all ambitions.” mercial, and government sectors. Every what their next feat will be.” they arrive at their destination - be that at the heart of what we do at CCQ. One CCQ’s Dean for Sciences and Tech- qualified student we graduate in those Meanwhile, Dean for Liberal Arts Dr. the next chapter in their education or of the many ways we achieve this goal nology Dr. Fatima Al Naemi said: “To disciplines helps build that foundation, Robert Ford noted: “Nothing brings more the next level in their career - they is by fostering a culture of excellence bring Qatar’s vision of a 21st-century and every outstanding student we pride to a learner than knowing they would do so with flying colors. Ulti- where every student who pushes their knowledge-based society to fruition, we honour brings us one step closer to that are doing exceptionally well on their mately, this translates into a more own personal frontiers is recognized and need a strong foundation of technically- end. Congratulations to all our awardees educational journey. Not only does it empowered generation and a stronger revered for such merit. For it is such oriented national competencies in IT, who are successfully pursuing and inspire them to go one extra mile after nation. Congratulations to all the stu- dedication to mastery that carves the engineering technology, and sciences advancing their careers in the sciences another to achieve excellence, it more dents we’re proudly recognizing today.” HBKU provides solutions for emerging cyber threats

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A complex and dynamic array of cybersecurity threats provided the context for Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) first Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest (QICC), which took place recently. Organised in partnership with the competition’s Official Airline Sponsor, Qatar Airways, Medical innovations take the spotlight in the Stars of Science the event also highlighted ongoing shortlist as the top eight arrive in Qatar. efforts to protect critical infor- mation and networks from cyber threats. Winners were declared as part of the awards ceremony at the Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest. Season 11 of Stars of Over the course of three days, a total of 130 academics, experts, and students took part in a contest QICC were designed with syn- of the Qatar International Hacking cut across all sectors of business Science presents top organized by five of HBKU’s col- ergies between cybersecurity Contest. Teams also went head- and society and require solutions leges. Among those, there were issues and key research interests to-head in the College of Law’s form the government, industry, 45 Qatar-based and 85 interna- in mind. The College of Islamic Cybersecurity Moot Competition, and academia, that are agile and eight innovators tional participants from over 30 Studies’ Empower Cyber-Akhlaq as well as the College of Health innovative. The world also needs countries. All contributed to inter- Competition encouraged and Life Sciences’ Genomics academics, experts, and policy- THE PENINSULA cells through the patient’s active sessions designed specifi- attendees to consider cyberspace Cybersecurity Contest, which makers capable of under- DOHA breath. Medical student from cally to tackle existing cyber vul- through the lens of ethics and emphasised the importance of standing the complex and multi- Sudan Abdullah Alghaitabi nerabilities and encourage future morality. Other competitions securing genetic data. disciplinary aspects of today’s Qatar Foundation’s (QF) plans to work on his Fertility innovation. Participants also ben- included the College of Human- Dr Roberto Di Pietro, QICC cybersecurity landscape, in order edutainment reality TV show, Indicator Wristband that efited from expert discussions and ities and Social Sciences’ Fake committee chair, said, “We’re to develop appropriate Stars of Science, has chosen its empowers women in family workshops that considered News Detection Contest, while the delighted that the first Qatar responses. To this end, we’re top eight innovators through planning. emerging threats and sustainable College of Science and Engi- International Cybersecurity confident that we provided con- extensive auditions – as the Mohamed Kharrat from technological development in the neering provided opportunities Contest was well-received by all testants with tools and ample competition for the title of ‘Top Tunisia joined the show with area of cybersecurity. to engage in advanced ethical participants. Our activities amply food-for-thought for the chal- Arab Innovator’ heats up. the humanitarian purpose of All HBKU contributions to the hacking research activities as part demonstrated that cyber threats lenges that lie ahead.” “Presenting your ideas to developing Smart Swimming the world is a courageous thing Shorts that would detect an to do; however, pursuing and imminent drowning accident Doha Municipality removes fighting all the challenges and and automatically inflate, QRCS provides social assistance hardships you will face takes saving the life of the potential 90 abandoned vehicles another level of courage and victim by keeping them to 24,000 beneficiaries in Qatar THE PENINSULA/DOHA patience,” said Professor Fouad afloat. Mrad, Stars of Science jury Another contestant with a THE PENINSULA Doha Municipality, in cooperation with the Joint member. “This year’s con- noble cause is Husam Sameer. DOHA Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles testants have already shown The Iraqi engineer is keen to and the Department of Mechanical Equipment us this kind of bravery, perse- protect and secure the planet Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) spotted and removal a total of 90 abandoned vehicles verance, and the star quality for future generations by continues to pursue its humanitarian and from Bin Omran, the southern part of Madinat we have always been looking inventing sustainable efficient development mission for the Qatari Khalifa and Freej Kulaib under an ongoing campaign. for.” comfort concrete panels to society, with a view to improving living The campaign aims to combat the phenomenon Half of the top eight innova- reduce the use of air conditions at all levels. of abandoned vehicles parked on roadsides and res- tions for Season 11 are of a conditioning. Through its Humanitarian Services idential areas in Doha and other parts of the country, medical nature. Nuha Abu The final two innovations Fund, it offers many forms of support to said the Ministry of Municipality and Environment Yousef, a Jordanian doctor, supplement cultural and reli- the vulnerable, promoting the values of in a statement. The campaign continues to remove earned her ticket to enter the gious lifestyles in the Arab solidarity among society members. Since Muna Fadel Al Sulaiti, Executive Director abandoned vehicles, under a pre-planned program Stars of Science laboratory with region. Anfal Al Hamdani, an year-start, it has helped around 24,000 of Volunteering and Local Development and mechanisms with the help of Ministry of Munic- a wearable device that allows agricultural engineer from beneficiaries in total. at QRCS ipality and Environment and the security agencies. patients with afflicted facial Oman, was inspired by the The assistance varied, ranging from muscles regain control over Omani kitchen and created the regular assistance for low-income fam- charitable program aimed at helping the their affected upper and lower Dry Lime Auto Extractor to ease ilies to special assistance for those who most vulnerable groups of society that eyelids. the use of this popular cooking have some emergency. Cash and in-kind cannot find a job, like orphans, widows, Meanwhile, fellow ingredient. assistance is given to needy families during older persons, and persons with special medical professional Youssef Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis certain times of the year such as the holy needs,” said Muna Fadel Al Sulaiti, Exec- El Azouzi from Morocco from Qatar designed an Inter- month of Ramadan, as well as families utive Director of Volunteering and Local joined the competition to active Educational Prayer Carpet whose homes are damaged due to some Development at QRCS. further develop his design of to help Muslims better perform disaster. She said that it also takes care of vul- an affordable flow modulator their prayers. Other examples include help for the nerable families that cannot meet their stent that directs blood flow Over the next four proto- workers who face difficulties, transpor- basic needs, in order to keep them stable in heart failure patients typing and testing episodes, the tation refund for destitute cases, and one- and protect them against the risks of toward the kidney to decrease contestants will face the time assistance to solve issues threatening poverty and homelessness. the chances of complication dynamic jury, experts, and live the stability of the family. “This is the only program dedicated to due to heart failure. studio audience in a battle to With these provisions, QRCS could those who need financial or social Also entering the medical secure their place in the Grand reach out to 321 widows and female bread- assistance. It serves as a haven for the vul- innovation arena is Imadeddine Final and have the chance to winners, 268 older persons, 388 zero- nerable groups, to mitigate the economic, Azzouz from Algeria. The compete for a share of the cash income persons, 1,244 low-income social, and psychological impact of abject chemist turned his grief for the prize of $600,000 in seed persons, 24 families of penitentiary poverty, particularly for families and loss of loved ones from lung funding. inmates, 33 persons with special needs, children. This way, it proactively prevents cancer into motivation to invent For a full broadcast guide to 565 monthly assistance cases, and 60 the negative consequences both at the a technology that allows the Stars of Science Season 11, visit emergency assistance cases. individual and collective level,” said Al early detection of cancerous www.starsofscience.com “The Humanitarian Services Fund is a Sulaiti. 08 VIEWS SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 Doha embraces cultures of the world, ESTABLISHED IN 1996 preserves its national identity QNA CHAIRMAN DOHA SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI he State of Qatar was elected to the membership of the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Intergovernmental Committee DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI Tof the 2005 Convention for the [email protected] Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions at the United Nations Educational, Scientific ACTING MANAGING EDITOR and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED in June 2018, affirming the confidence [email protected] of the international community in the role carried out by the State of Qatar to promote cultural diversity and to DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR protect and enhance the diversity of MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI cultural expressions within a special framework for policy formulation and [email protected] A file photo of Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition. identifying measures to promote the emergence of dynamic and creative cultural industries and markets stories, I needed a symbolic element. reward merit and excellence, worldwide. Eventually, I remembered the phe- encourage creativity, uphold the The State of Qatar has made nomenon of the desert rose: crystalline highest moral and ethical standards, several efforts in support of cultural forms, like miniature architectural and spread the values of diversity, plu- EDITORIAL events that highlight and enhance cul- events, that emerge from the ground ralism and openness. The Award also tural diversity among expatriate com- through the work of wind, salt water, aspires to inculcate a culture of munities in the State, in addition to its and sand. The museum that developed knowledge and dialogue, promote support for regional and international from this idea, with its great curved Arab and Islamic culture and develop cooperation and communication that discs, intersections, and cantilevered international understanding. Barshim soars high reflects the civilizational image of the angles, is a totality, at once architec- In its fifth edition for the year 2019, lmost a decade-and-a-half ago, the State of Qatar State. Qatar joined the Convention on tural, spatial, and sensory.” the Award selected Russian language devised a strategy to become one of the world’s the Protection and Promotion of the The National Museum of Qatar is as the second major language Atop sports and cultural hub. Watching the 2019 Diversity of Cultural Expressions in organized in three “chapters” Begin- alongside English, with five new lan- edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships 2009. Doha was chosen in 2010 to be nings, Life in Qatar, and Building the guages being selected in the makes one acknowledge that Doha is indeed a leading the Arab Capital of Culture, and the Nation presented in eleven galleries. achievement category; including player when it comes to organizing sports events. Forum of Arabic and International The visitors chronological journey, Uzbek, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, When Qatar was awarded the rights to host 2022 Relations was established in 2011. The which extends through more than 2.7 Somali and Malayalam. There are also World Cup Qatar in a historic FIFA vote nine years ago, State launched the Years of Culture km (1.7 miles) of experiences, starts in five categories this year, which are: it clearly meant that the country achieved what most initiative in 2012 and started with the the geological period long before the Translation from Arabic into English, people thought impossible to host a popular global event Qatar-Japan Year of Culture, followed peninsula was inhabited by humans Translation from English into Arabic, for the first time in this region - a region that is stereo- by the Qatar-UK Year of Culture in and continues to the present day. The Translation from Arabic into Russian, typed as a place that can’t host top flight sports event 2013 and the Qatar-Brazil Year of route passes through a succession of Translation from Russian into Arabic, due to its climate, lack of slick infrastructure needed Culture in 2014. The Years of Culture impressive, remarkably shaped and an Achievement Award. The total for sports or even because of political uncertainty. continued to include Turkey in 2015, volumes until it reaches its culmi- amount of the Award is $2 million Qatar’s bold ambition in the field of sport did not China 2016, Germany 2017, Russia in nation in the very heart of Qatari divided into three categories - transla- end there. In no time at all, Qatar began to attract large 2018 and India in 2019. Qatar is also national identity, the thoroughly tions awards, achievement and the sports-related multinationals, promote the setup of sus- celebrating restored Palace of Sheikh Abdullah. award for achievement in the main tainable businesses and start-ups and facilitate the com- “Doha QIC Oral histories, archival images, art- two languages. mercialisation of sports-related products and services Youth works, music, storytelling, and evoc- Doha is the OIC Youth Capital for in the country. Capital” in ative aromas create an immersive the year 2019 and has marked the The successful hosting of top events in athletics, The new museum, 2019. Despite sensory experience that contextualizes event with a host of distinguished tennis and football including created on 40,000 its keenness the impressive array of archaeological youth activities organized by the Min- the Asian Games in 2006, square meters, on cultural and heritage objects, which includes istry of Culture and Sports, in cooper- and achievements of sports includes innovative diversity, the the renowned Pearl Carpet of Baroda - ation with the Islamic Cooperation historic victories such as State of Qatar commissioned in 1865, embroidered Youth Forum and under the super- Qatar winning the 2019 AFC artworks designed is keen on with more than 1.5 million of the vision of Qatar Center for Cultural and Qatar is rightly Asian Cup in the UAE by Qatari and preserving highest quality Gulf pearls, and Heritage Events, under the motto acclaimed as a undoubtedly underlines the international artists and pro- adorned with emeralds, diamonds, “Youth is the Power of the Nation”. and sapphires - as well as manu- Doha, the OIC Youth Capital, leading global growing importance of Qatar to display specifically moting its art, cultural and in the field of sports. national scripts, documents, photographs, whether through its already estab- World and Olympic at the museum, as identity in jewelry, and costumes. lished or later events, has been keen to sporting hub and Champion Mutaz Barshim’s well as rare and various The Board of Trustees of Sheikh provide a suitable environment for by the looks of high jump victory on Friday precious collections, events Hamad Award for Translation and young people to get acquainted and it, it will keep at the IAAF World Athletics through the International Understanding interact on the most important issues documentary of concern, and to activate the condi- hosting world Championships proves Qatar consolidation announced that the winners of the is fast advancing in sports in materials, and of the Qatari Award’s fifth season for the year 2019 tions of empowerment for a decent life championships world arena, of and off the interactive learning heritage as an will be announced and honored for Muslim communities. Its motto - and cultural field. activities. integral part during a ceremony on December 8. A Youth is the Power of the Nation - events. Barshim’s gold medal of the Gulf total of 234 participants representing reflects the will and stakes of Islamic was special because it came and Arab heritage and deepening its individuals and institutions involved in countries in making youth an essential in the right place, at the right roots it in the souls. Qatar dedicated translation from more than 34 Arab player in consolidating the values of time and in the presence of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim centers to promote cultural heritage, and foreign countries, took part in the unity, cooperation and dialogue, and bin Hamad Al Thani who attended part of the IAAF such as “Nomas Center”. The Qatari competition. empowering young people to manage World Athletics Championships at the iconic Khalifa heritage is also present in various The participations represent 34 public affairs and achieve sustainable International Stadium on Friday. events, for example Marmi interna- countries: Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, and promising development Barshim’s defence of the high jump title and giving tional falcon and hunting festival, Al Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Pal- strategies. the host nation its first gold medal at the Championship Galayel hunting competition, and the estine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, In the framework of the event, has made the country proud of its inspiring leadership. Traditional Dhow Festival, in addition Algeria, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Doha Youth Camp for Voluntary and This win shows that Qatar’s efforts to increase its prom- to the celebrations of Qatar National Belarus, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Humanitarian Work will be organized inence and effective role in sports and its unlimited Day on December 18 where Darb Al Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Por- in cooperation of Qatar Red Crescent ambition to become a hub of sports, education and Saai, the prime venue for these cele- tugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Indonesia, Society from October 28 to November culture is continuing. brations, focuses on organizing many the United Kingdom, the United States, 6. The camp represents an opportunity To celebrate these achievements and better support cultural activities. Canada, Somalia, Kenya and South for Muslim youth to share experiences future programmes, Qatar is seeking to be active around Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Africa. The Steering Committee has in the field of volunteerism and the world as a peacemaking state dedicated to the Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the commenced its work in handing over humanitarian work. improvement of relations between nations through National Museum of Qatar on March the works to the jury from around the The camp aims to develop the sports and pushing for a culture of peace around the 28, 2019, giving the State of Qatar a Arab world and the world. capabilities of Muslim youth in the region. voice to introduce its rich heritage and Founded in 2015, Sheikh Hamad areas of relief and disaster man- Qatar is rightly acclaimed as a leading global art, culture and express the future livable Award for Translation and Interna- agement, discuss the experiences of cultural and sporting hub and by the looks of it, it will ambitions of its people. The museum tional Understanding seeks to honor some Islamic countries in volun- keep hosting world championships and cultural events. embraces, as its centerpiece, the translators and acknowledge their role teering, humanitarian and relief work, restored historic Palace of Sheikh in strengthening the bonds of and motivate young people to acquire Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani (1880- friendship and cooperation amongst and spread a culture of social respon- 1957), son of the founder of modern peoples and nations of the world, the sibility and volunteerism. Qatar: a building that in former times was both the home of the Royal Family and the seat of government, and was QUOTE OF THE DAY subsequently the site of the original National Museum. Alongside the palace, the new museum, created on Upholding the rights 40,000 square meters, includes inno- to free expression and vative artworks designed by Qatari peaceful assembly are and international artists to display bedrocks of our society specifically at the museum, as well as rare and precious collections, docu- and are crucial for mentary materials, and interactive advancing democracy, learning activities. development and Jean Nouvels dynamic architec- tural design echoes the geography of peace. Qatar while evoking the history and culture of the nation. According to António Guterres Nouvel, “Qatar has a deep rapport UN Secretary-General with the desert, with its flora and fauna, its nomadic people, its long tra- ditions. To fuse these contrasting A view of the National Museum of Qatar. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 09

Iranian held in Protesters flood Iraq streets; toll nears 100 Australia for 13 AFP Among the 94 dead months returns BAGHDAD across the country since Tuesday, 55 died home: State TV Renewed protests took place in Baghdad while under live fire in Iraq’s capital AFP and the country’s south 250 others in the TEHRAN yesterday as the government capital were treated struggled to agree a response to for sniper wounds, An Iranian student detained in days of rallies that have left the Iraqi parliament’s Australia for 13 months on nearly 100 dead. accusations of circumventing The largely spontaneous human rights US sanctions on military gatherings of demonstrators — commission said. equipment has returned to whose demands have evolved Tehran after being released, since they began on Tuesday state television reported from employment and better Parliament had been due to yesterday. services to fundamental gov- meet at 1:00 pm (1000 GMT) but The news came shortly ernment change — have could not reach quorum, after after Canberra said an Aus- swelled despite an Internet firebrand cleric Moqtada al- tralian couple held in Iran on blackout and overtures by the Sadr’s bloc of 54 lawmakers and spying charges had flown country’s elite. other factions boycotted the home. Among the 94 dead across session. Reza Dehbashi, a PhD the country since Tuesday, 55 The former militia leader student at the University of were killed in Baghdad while 250 threw his weight behind the Queensland in Brisbane, had others in the capital were treated demonstrations on Friday with been arrested on allegations of Demonstrators disperse as Iraqi security forces use tear gas during a protest in Baghdad, yesterday. for sniper wounds, the Iraqi par- a call for the resignation of Prime “attempting to purchase and liament’s human rights com- Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi. transfer advanced American mission said. Sadr’s movement has the protesters have insisted their tepid. government resign to clear the military radar equipment via Nearly 4,000 people have power and organisation to bring movement is not linked to any “Abdel Mahdi should have way for a fresh election super- Dubai to Iran”, the television’s been wounded since the protests large numbers of supporters onto party or religious establishment come forward with decisive vised by the United Nations. website said. began in Baghdad and spread to the streets, but at the risk of and have scoffed at the recent changes, like the sacking of His bloc is the largest in par- “Australia’s legal system cities across the south, it added. alienating many of those whose overtures by politicians. leading politicians accused of liament, and his intervention sets intended to extradite Mr. Deh- Dozens gathered around the protests in recent days have been “These men don’t represent corruption,” said Iraqi analyst the scene for a possible bashi to America, but he was oil ministry in central Baghdad based on rejecting all of Iraq’s us. We don’t want parties Sarmad al-Bayati. showdown with the speaker, eventually released” as Iran’s yesterday, facing live rounds feuding political factions. anymore. We don’t want anyone Political and religious rifts who has made his own bid to foreign ministry had “resolved” fired in their direction. Parliamentary speaker to speak in our name,” said one run deep in Iraq, and protests are make political capital out of the the issue, it added. Thousands also descended Mohammad al-Halbusi had protester late Friday. typically called for by party or protests. State television showed on the governorate buildings in extended a hand to protesters The protests have presented sect — making the last five days Calling the parliamentary footage of what it said was Deh- the southern cities of Diwaniyah saying “Your voice is being the biggest challenge yet to the exceptional, said Fanar Haddad session yesterday, Halbusi bashi arriving at Tehran’s Imam — where gunfire was unleashed heard”, and he had been hoping Iraqi premier, who came to an expert at Singapore Univer- pledged he would “take off his Khomeini International Airport into the air — and in Nasiriyah, to discuss job creation and social power a year ago as a consensus sity’s Middle East Institute. suit jacket and be the first among and hugging a tearful woman AFP correspondents said. welfare schemes with law- candidate promising reforms Sadr, a former militia leader the protesters,” if he did not see apparently from his family. A curfew in Baghdad had makers in the session. but whose response to the dem- turned nationalist politician, the government improve living It said Dehbashi had been been lifted yesterday morning. But the mainly young, male onstrations has been seen as demanded on Friday that the conditions. working on a “skin cancer detection device” at the time of his arrest and that he had dis- missed the charges as “a mis- Turkey ready for operation east Cameroon orders release understanding” and “unfair”. of oppn leader Kamto of Euphrates in Syria: Erdogan Eight dead in ANATOLIA AFP from the main Movement for the YAOUNDÉ Rwanda attack ANKARA Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC) which Kamto leads. AFP / KIGALI Turkey is ready for an operation Cameroon’s main opposition The 102 others set for east of the Euphrates River in leader Maurice Kamto walked release include Biya’s former Unidentified gunmen killed northern Syria to clear the region free from jail yesterday after a economic advisor Christian eight people and injured 18 of terrorists, said President military court ordered his Penda Ekoka, lawyer Michele during an overnight attack in Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday. release at the behest of veteran Ndoki and well-known rapper northern Rwanda near the Addressing the ruling Justice President Paul Biya. Valsero, known for songs critical border with DR Congo, police and Development (AK) Party’s Kamto was greeted by hun- of the ruling establishment. said yesterday. 29th Consultation and dreds of supporters as he was Kamto went on trial with 88 The attack took place in Assessment meeting in Kizilca- driven away surrounded by a others in a military court in Sep- Musanze district which attracts haman, a retreat town of capital dozen-strong escort of klaxon- tember on charges of insur- tourists because of its Volcanoes Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey blaring vehicles. rection, hostility to the moth- National Park and its mountain aims to establish peace east of The opposition leader was erland and rebellion — crimes gorillas, they said. the Euphrates River by purging released after nine months which could carry the death Six people were killed with the Syrian region from imprisonment, and 102 others penalty, though this is no longer machetes or knives and the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd during terrorists. in detention were also set for applied in Cameroon. others were shot dead, a police his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party’s 29th Consultation “We have completed our release after Biya unveiled a Biya’s shock announcement statement said. preparations and action plan, the and Assessment meeting in Ankara, yesterday. series of surprise conciliatory on Friday came on the closing “Security forces were quick necessary instructions were gestures “if they have not been day of crunch talks aimed at to provide emergency services given. operations in northwestern Syria streessed. Turkey has long com- detained for anything else,” the easing a bloody crisis in Cam- to the residents of the area and “It is maybe today or — Operations Euphrates Shield plained about the threat of ter- court said. eroon’s anglophone regions, investigations are still ongoing tomorrow the time to clear the and Olive Branch — to purge the rorists coming from east of the Kamto’s lawyer Sylvain which were shunned by the to find these terrorists,” it added. way for [our] peace efforts which region of terrorist groups Daesh Euphrates in northern Syria, Souop added: “We note the main separatist leaders. The area has repeatedly been is set and the process for them and the YPG, which is the Syrian which neighbours its southern release of our clients who should A presidential statement targeted by Rwandan rebels was started. We will carry out a branch of the terrorist organi- border, vowing to take a military not have been in prison. Maurice yesterday said that “the head of operating from the Democratic ground and air operation,” zation PKK. However, a number action to prevent formation of a Kamto is free.” After finalising state reaffirms his determination Republic of Congo. Erdogan said. of liberated cities — including “terrorist corridor” there. administrative formalities, to pursue relentlessly his efforts One such group is the Dem- “Our aim is, I underline it, to Al-Bab, Jarablus, Azaz and Afrin “We have been patient Kamto left the prison at 4:30 pm seeking ways and means to ocratic Forces for the Liberation shower east of Euphrates with — remain subject to sporadic enough. Land patrols, air patrols (1530 GMT). resolve peaceably the crises and of Rwanda, created by Rwandan peace,” he added. terrorist attacks from Tal Rifaat. [carried out with the US for safe Biya, 86 — who has ruled conflicts confronting our Hutu refugees in eastern DRC Turkey rid an area of 4,000 “Turkey has to carry out and zone], we see that all were a Cameroon with an iron fist for country.” after the genocide of Tutsis by sq km in Syria of terrorist groups succeed in this operation [east tale,” the president said. nearly 37 years — on Friday Arrested on January 26, majority Hutus in Rwanda in in two separate cross-border of Euphrates] for both its US and Turkish troops have announced he had ordered Kamto, 65, threw down the 1994. The last attack by rebels in operations, Erdogan said. national security and [to ensure] carried out three joint ground prosecutions to be dropped gauntlet to the government in this region happened in December Since 2016, Turkey has con- the return of Syrians in Turkey patrol for the safe zone since against “some” opposition challenging the official results of and resulted in the deaths of two ducted two major military to their own country,” he September 9. leaders, including a number last October’s presidential poll. Rwandan soldiers. Nine militants killed in 11 soldiers among 16 dead Russian strikes on Idlib in Nigeria militant attacks AFP AFP a terrorist ambush... which KANO, NIGERIA BEIRUT Syria’s President Bashar Al- claimed 11 soldiers and wounded Assad in the country’s civil war, 16 others. Two other soldiers are Nine militants were killed and despite an Idlib ceasefire At least 16 people, including 11 still missing,” said the officer, yesterday in Russian air strikes deal reached on August 31, the soldiers, have been killed in who asked not to be identified. on Syria’s war-torn province of province has continued to be tar- militant attacks in Nigeria’s He said the troops were Idlib, a monitoring group said. geted by Russian air attacks. northeastern Borno state, travelling in three vehicles. “Russian strikes this morning Russia-backed regime military and militia sources said “The terrorists made away targeted the Hurras al-Deen fighters have for weeks been yesterday. with 11 AK-47 rifles and anti-air- group and Ansar al-Tahwid in chipping away at the edges of the Rival factions of Boko craft gun mounted on the gun eastern Idlib... killing nine province bordering Turkey that Haram launched the attacks on truck,” he said. jihadists,” said the Britain-based is the last militant stronghold military and civilian targets In another attack the same Smoke rises after a bomb-laden motorbike exploded in Jarabulus Syrian Observatory for Human outside of Assad’s control. between Thursday and Sat- day, Boko Haram gunmen district of Aleppo, Syria, yesterday. Rights, adding eight others were In late August, clashes urday, they said. opened fire on a vehicle at Frigi wounded. between anti-government On Thursday, fighters from village, killing one person and Six of the dead were fighters and regime forces left Council resolution backed by 12 conflict erupted in 2011, high- the IS-aligned Islamic State West injuring another, militia sources members of the Al-Qaeda linked more than 50 dead on both sides, of the 15 member states that lighting the Security Council’s Africa Province ambushed a mil- said. Hurras al-Deen, a group which when the militants attacked loy- called for a ceasefire in Idlib impasse over the issue. itary convoy near Mauro village Militant fighters also killed is also targeted by the US-led alist positions in the south. province. The Syrian war has killed in Benisheikh district, a military two militia men in Gubio, 80km coalition. Last month, Russia and It was Russia’s 13th veto of a more than 370,000 people and source said. from the state capital Moscow is a key ally of China vetoed a UN Security UN resolution since the Syrian displaced millions since 2011. “Our men on patrol fell into Maiduguri. 10 ASIA SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 10 injured in Kashmir grenade blast; US Senator denied visit AP Director-General of this month, and Kashmir is NEW DELHI Police, Dilbagh Singh, expected to be a focus. said the blast was Sandeep Pandey, a well- A US senator and a well-known known activist and education Indian activist were barred from caused by a “militant reformer, said he and other visiting Indian-administered attack” and occurred activists were barred from Kashmir, the disputed Hima- near the office of a leaving the airport in Srinagar, layan territory where at least 10 the region’s main city, where people were injured yesterday civil administrator they had travelled on Friday for in a grenade blast as a in southern town of an informal fact-finding mission. government security and Anantnag. “We were held up and we communications lockdown don’t know what it was done,” entered a third month. Pandey said at a news con- Director-General of Police, in jails around India or under ference yesterday in New Delhi. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pressing a Dilbagh Singh, said the blast was house arrest. The district magistrate caused by a “militant attack” and Ram Madhav, a senior leader restricted him from travelling button to remotely unveil plaques for three bilateral projects after a meeting in New Delhi, yesterday. occurred near the office of a civil of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the beyond the arrivals lounge, administrator in southern town ruling Hindu nationalist party of citing a law that limits public of Anantnag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gatherings, according to a copy India and Bangladesh stress safe He said that the injured said leaders under house arrest of the order. included a police official and a in Kashmir would be released The 54-year-old intended journalist, and that all of the soon, the Press Trust of India “to organise protests” against the return of Rohingya refugees injuries were minor. news agency reported. constitutional changes in “It was a militant attack,” he “Prevention detention in Kashmir, according to the order, AP/IANS humanitarian aid to help refugees entering a bilateral Compre- said without elaborating. “Police five-star hotels with good facil- a charge Pandey denied. NEW DELHI living in neighbouring Bangla- hensive Economic Partnership are probing to identify and nab ities with TVs and books and all No foreign journalists have deshi camps. Agreement (CEPA). the culprit.” No other details those things is a temporary received permission from the The Prime Ministers of India and In what has become Asia’s Modi also appreciated the were immediately available. measure to ensure law and order Indian government to report in Bangladesh have agreed on the largest refugee crisis in decades, zero-tolerance policy of Bang- Since removing several con- in the state,” PTI quoted Mahdav Kashmir since August 5, although need for greater efforts to facil- some 700,000 Rohingya ladesh against terrorism and stitutional provisions that gave as saying. Indian citizens who work for itate the safe return of hundreds Muslims have taken shelter in commended Sheikh Hasina for the state of Jammu and Kashmir Senator Chris Van Hollen, foreign news organisations, have of thousands of Rohingya Bangladesh. her resolute efforts to ensure semi-autonomy in August, part of a US congressional del- been able to report from the refugees who have fled violence In the joint statement both peace, security and stability in Indian authorities have flooded egation visiting India on trade region. in Myanmar and taken refuge in countries hailed the bilateral ties, the region. the Kashmir Valley, the heart of and other issues, told reporters The conflict over Kashmir Bangladesh. as they signed seven agreements “Recognising that terrorism a decades-old armed insurgency Friday in New Delhi that the began in late 1940s, when India A joint statement yesterday including the setting up of a joint remains one of the most signif- against, with thousands of addi- Indian government had denied and Pakistan won independence during a visit to India by Bang- coastal surveillance system. icant threats to peace and sta- tional troops. his request to travel to from the British Empire and ladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh The seven MoUs signed bility of both the countries and Mobile Internet and phone Kashmir. began fighting over their rival Hasina says that she and Indian between the two nations will the region, the two Prime Min- services have been snapped, and The Maryland Democrat said claims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi deepen cooperation in the fol- isters reiterated their strong landline phone access remains Washington was “closely mon- A full-blown armed rebellion agreed that the measures should lowing areas — water resources, commitment to eliminate ter- spotty, disrupting daily life and itoring the humanitarian situ- has raged in Indian-controlled include improving security and youth affairs, culture, education rorism in all its forms and man- business in the valley, home to ation” in Kashmir. The House Kashmir since 1989 seeking a socio-economic conditions in and coastal surveillance. ifestations, and stressed that about seven million people. More Foreign Affairs Committee is united Kashmir — either under Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Both sides agreed to expedite there can be no justification than 2,000 people, including scheduled to hold a hearing on Pakistani rule or independent of The statement says that India the commissioning of a joint whatsoever for any act of terror,” mainstream political leaders, are human rights in South Asia later both countries. will provide additional study on the prospects of the joint statement said. Railways to use Road traffic offences can be prosecuted under IPC and MV Act: SC ISS system to IANS Indu Malhotra and Justice Sanjiv offenders in motor vehicle acci- without the permission of courts. The court also observed that deter terrorists, NEW DELHI Khana said: “This court has time dents only and not the IPC. Under compoundable offences, the principle of proportionality and again emphasised on the need The top court observed that upon a compromise the offender between the crime and pun- says RPF chief Emphasising on the gravity of rash to strictly punish offenders respon- if the IPC gives way to the MV is acquitted without any trial. ishment has to be borne in mind. and negligent driving causing sible for causing motor vehicle Act, and the provisions of CrPC “Such an interpretation Batting for appropriate pun- IANS fatalities on roads, the Supreme accidents. With rapidly increasing succumb to the provisions of the would have the consequence of ishment in accordance with the NEW DELHI Court has ruled that road traffic motorisation, India is facing an MV Act, as held by the High letting an offender get away with offence, the apex court said “the offences can be prosecuted under increasing burden of road traffic Court, then cases of culpable a fine by pleading guilty, without maximum imprisonment for a In view of persisting terror the Motor Vehicles Act as well as injuries and fatalities. homicide not amounting to having to face any prosecution first-time offence under Chapter threats, Integrated Security the Indian Penal Code. The apex court has set aside murder, causing death, or for the offence committed. The XIII of the MV Act, is up to only System (ISS) is being installed at The punishment of offenders the Guwahati High Court order grievous hurt, or simple hurt by financial loss, emotional and six months, whereas the several railway stations to detect of motor vehicle accidents under to the states of Assam, Nagaland, rash and negligent driving would social trauma caused to a family maximum imprisonment for a the suspected terrorists and the IPC is stricter and proportionate Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, become compoundable, which on losing the breadwinner or first-time offence under the IPC identify the unattended luggage to the offence committed, as com- Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, is less serious in nature and incapacitation of the victim in relation to road traffic offences from the railway premises as pared with the Motor Vehicles Act. issuing instructions to their sub- allows compromise between the cannot be quantified,” said the can go upto 10 years under well as the train coaches. A bench comprising Justices ordinate officers to prosecute victim and offender, with or top court. Section 304 Part II of the IPC...” In an interview, Arun Kumar, Director General of RPF said: “Other than the deployment of the RPF and the RPSF (Railway Police detain 40 activists Protection Security Force) we have launched a commando bat- protesting tree felling talion known as CORAS com- mando.” Kumar said that the RPF REUTERS with obstructing a government is now harnessing technology in MUMBAI servant from doing his duty and a big way as far as railway safety unlawful assembly. Around 200 is concerned. Police detained 40 protesters policemen have been deployed “Under the ISS, we have demanding that the Mumbai at the location,” Pranaya Ashok, installed number of CCTV Metro Rail Corp Ltd (MMRCL) not a spokesman for the Mumbai cameras at number of places, in cut some 2,700 trees to build a police, said. train coaches, railway stations train parking shed for an The Bombay High Court had and we are going to analyse the upcoming subway line, a dismissed on Friday all petitions feed from the CCTV cameras, spokesman for the Mumbai opposing the cutting of the trees, using this artificial intelligence. police said yesterday. clearing the way for authorities This will provide us important Over 400 people gathered on to build a parking shed for Line feedback for the safety of the Friday night and tried to hug the 3 of a broader train network that railway premises,” he said. trees, located in the Aarey Colony aims to reduce traffic congestion “We have used the face suburb, in an attempt to stop offi- in one of the world’s most detection technology as pilot cials from cutting them. Police densely populated cities. project in Bengaluru and now eventually removed the protesters Ashwini Bhide, the Managing it has also been installed at New and shut entry to prevent further Director of the MMRCL, accused Delhi railway station and A woman reacts as she touches a tree after it was cut down in the Aarey Colony suburb of Mumbai, inflow of people, activists said. the protesters of trying to bypass several other stations,” he said. yesterday. “They have been charged the law. Violent clashes between North East groups cause concern for central govt

IANS government, which is focusing development projects compared razing settlements, two weeks and security establishment. found that clashes were taking NEW DELHI on development in the region, with the UPA government. He was ago. The clashes have upset “In 2015, when the NSCN-IM place on a regular basis, though according to security estab- speaking at the inauguration of the security establishments and held talks with the Centre over the number were not alarming. Violent clashes between the lishment sources yesterday. North East Handloom and Hand- peace in the region. integration of Naga-inhabited On review of the Ministry of National Socialist Council of Union Home Minister Amit icraft Exhibition, organised by the Formed in 2012, the ZUF never areas under one administrative Home Affairs (MHA) status report Nagaland-Iask-Muivah Shah has been stressing on North East Council, in Aizawl. had a peace pact with the gov- unit, the ZUF opposed that, on the northeast, IANS found that (NSCN-IM) and the Zeliangrong development projects during his According to sources, the ernment. It has also set up an leading to violence between the 136 violent incidents took place United Front (ZUF), a little visits to the northeastern states. NSCN-IM and the ZUF activists armed wing, Zeliangrong Tiger groups,” said a source. till July. The maximum number known outfit, in the Peren district Yesterday in Mizoram, Shah fought fiercely over setting up a Force (ZTF), and frequently clashes When the central gov- clashes took place in Manipur of Nagaland, has triggered an said the BJP-led central gov- camp near the Jalukie village, with the NSCN-IM, which has ernment reviewed the security (74), followed by Nagaland (24) alarm for the central ernment had doubled the firing hundreds of rounds and raised the eyebrows of intelligence situation in the northeast, it and Arunachal Pradesh (21). SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 ASIA 11 Pakistan to send first astronaut to space in 2022 INTERNEWS “I call upon students to understand the broader leading to limited progress,‘ he accordance with United Nations communicate the benefits of ISLAMABAD perspective of education because educating said, adding: ‘If you aspire to be General Assembly‘s declaration space technology to the public on leaders in your field you need of 1999. a regular basis,‘ he added. The Pakistan Space and Upper oneself just to obtain a degree is the narrow to develop the broader per- The Third United Nations Dr. Wilayat said the IST was Atmosphere Research version leading to limited progress,” said Maj spective of educating yourself Conference on the Exploration also striving to create awareness Commission (Suparco) Gen Amer Nadeem, adding: “If you aspire to which includes many dimen- and Peaceful Uses of Outer about space technology among Chairman, Maj Gen Amer be leaders in your field you need to develop sions and it leads to enlight- Space suggested the celebration the youth and educating stu- Nadeem, said Pakistan would enment of a higher order. of the space week. dents about its benefits. send its first astronaut to space the broader perspective of educating yourself He said education was a IST Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Programme Director World in 2022 and asked space enthu- which includes many dimensions and it leads to lifelong process allowing one to Syed Wilayat Husain said Space Week Dr Najam Abbas siasts to pursue their career in enlightenment of a higher order.” explore various horizons. It Pakistan was endeavouring to introduced various space- space science and technology. broadens the vision and enables enter into the realm of space themed competitions and activ- He was speaking at the you to march on a never end-ing science and technology and ities designed and developed for opening ceremony of a two-day students belonging to schools science and technology. journey towards new frontiers related applications. the space week. More than World Space Week being and colleges in Rawalpindi and ‘I call upon students to of knowledge. He said the success of any 3,000 participants belonging to observed at the Institute of Space Islamabad. understand the broader per- The theme for this year‘s space programme relied on around 80 schools and colleges Technology (IST) at the Suparco. The Suparco chief stressed spective of education because week is ‘The Moon: Gateway to public understanding and support registered for 90 space themed The week is held to generate the importance of research and educating oneself just to obtain the Stars‘. The World Space from the relevant authorities. ‘It events and activities during the space awareness among innovation in the fields of a degree is the narrow version Week is celebrated in is, therefore, important to week.

Australia lauds Pakistan’s Imran warns AJK initiatives for residents against environment crossing LoC INTERNEWS ISLAMABAD INTERNEWS support for Kashmiri struggle ISLAMABAD will play into the hands of the Australia has expressed the Indian narrative,” he wrote on desire to support and collab- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Twitter. orate with Pakistan to cope Khan yesterday said that any PM Imran further added that with environmental challenges one crossing the Line of Control the Indian narrative aimed to and water conservation. from Azad Jammu and Kashmir divert international attention The desire was expressed to provide humanitarian aid or away from the legitimate by an Australian delegation led support for the Kashmiri political struggle of the Kashmiri by High Commissioner to struggle against aggression will people for self-determination, Pakistan Dr Geoffrey Shawon play into the hands of the Indian and instead labelled it as mili- who called on Minister of State narrative. tancy emanating from Pakistan. for Climate Change Zartaj Gul In a message shared on the “A narrative that tries to in Islamabad. social networking platform divert from the indigenous The delegation lauded the Twitter, the prime minister Kashmiris’ struggle against Kashmiri people march towards the border town of Chakothi to protest against the lockdown of Indian- government’s initiatives for stressed that he understood the brutal Indian Occupation by controlled Kashmir, in Muzaffarabad yesterday. protection of environment and anguish of the people of Kashmir trying to label it as ‘Islamic ter- enhancing resilience against who were seeing their brethren rorism’ being driven by negative fallouts of climate across the LoC struggle to deal Pakistan,” he wrote on Twitter, Thousands march to frontier in Pakistani Kashmir change. with an inhumane Indian curfew adding that crossing LoC would The State Minister said imposed on them since two give India an excuse to attack AP lockdown in Indian-administered journey early today. support and collaboration months. Pakistan. Last month, Prime MUZAFFARABAD Kashmir. The Senior police officer between Pakistan and Australia “I understand the anguish of Minister Imran Khan had urged Toqeer Gillani, a leader of Arshad Naqvi said no one would will help boost Pakistan’s the Kashmiris in AJK seeing their United Nations and other inter- Thousands of people in Paki- Jammu-Kashmir Liberation be allowed to get to the Line of efforts for environmental con- fellow Kashmiris in IOJK under national fora to take serious stani-controlled Kashmir have Front, said yesterday the group Control due to security concerns. servation and reducing the an inhumane curfew for over action against the illegal and begun marching towards the will cross the frontier near New Delhi imposed a strict country’s disaster two months. But any one unilateral steps taken by India highly militarised Line of Control Chakoti. He said they would curfew on August 5 after stripping vulnerability. crossing the LoC from AJK to in occupied Kashmir to avoid that divides the territory between spend the night at the midway Indian-controlled Kashmir of its provide humanitarian aid or any human tragedy. Pakistan and India to protest the point and resume their on-foot statehood. Canadian bus tour to Kartarpur Gwadar Free Zone exempted reaches Paris INTERNEWS from provincial taxes ISLAMABAD INTERNEWS mineral resources of Balo- A bus of Sikh tourists coming to ISLAMABAD chistan. The cabinet also Pakistan from Canada for the decided to set up a modern lab- celebration of 550th birth anni- The Balochistan province of oratory to analyse minerals. versary of Baba Guru Nanak has Pakistan has exempted Gwadar “Despite having precious reached Paris. Free Zone from provincial taxes natural resources, the province A Canadian Sikh family for five years and decided to set lacks this important facility and arranged a special bus to attend up special economic zones and depends on laboratories of other the celebrations of 550th birth new industrial estates in the provinces for this purpose,” anniversary of the founder of province. Shahwani said. Sikh religion, according to a A decision to this effect was He added that in order to video that went viral on social taken at a meeting of the provide better health facilities, media. The bus has reached cabinet. improve the performance of Paris. The video shows the bus Talking to reporters after doctors and paramedical staff having facilities of kitchen, the meeting, the provincial gov- and stop strikes in the health dining table, washroom and ernment spokesman, Liaquat Ali department and government- bedroom. Shahwani, said a detailed dis- run hospitals, the cabinet “Journey to Kartarpur” is Growing ire at Geneva Camp in Dhaka cussion was held on the Reko approved the Balochistan Police personnel try to disperse stranded Bihari residents during a clash with security forces at Geneva written on its front side. It has Diq case and the government’s Essential Health Services Bill, Camp in Dhaka, yesterday. Geneva Camp in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur is a colony of stranded Pakistani got the map of the route that moves in this regard. 2019, which would be tabled in the bus is taking from Canada people who migrated to the then East Pakistan from the Indian state of Bihar during the partition He also informed that the the next session of the Balo- to Sultanpur Lodhi in India via of 1947, and where residents have protested yesterday to demand uninterrupted power supply. cabinet had decided to develop chistan Assembly for approval. Kartarpur. The map shows the bus crossing the Atlantic in a ship. The map shows the bus going UN investigator: Myanmar is not safe for Rohingyas to return to London, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, AP been affected.” “While this situ- Rohingya as citizens or even as houses and rice stores.” Myan- which the government says it Turkey and Iran before UNITED NATIONS ation persists, it is not safe or one of its ethnic groups, ren- mar’s government and military plans to close. Lee said she’s dis- reaching Kartarpur. It sustainable for refugees to dering them stateless. have consistently denied car- tressed that families living there scheduled arrival in Sultanpur The UN’s independent investi- return,” said the UN special rap- More than 700,000 rying out human rights viola- who are unable to register with Lodhi in India is in November. gator on Myanmar says it’s not porteur appointed by the Rohingya fled across the border tions. They say military opera- the government aren’t receiving The bus started its journey safe for hundreds of thousands Geneva-based Human Rights to Bangladesh after Myanmar’s tions in Myanmar’s Rakhine state food. She said the government from the city of Brampton in of Rohingya Muslims who fled Council. military began a harsh counter- were justified in response to is constructing housing for inter- Canada on Sept 3. to Bangladesh to return because Lee also expressed concern insurgency campaign against attacks by Rohingya nally displaced people without The Canadian Sikh family Myanmar has failed to dismantle that a household-counting them in August 2017 in response insurgents. lifting restrictions on their will also attend the opening its “system of persecution” of exercise in Rohingya villages “is to an insurgent attack. The cam- Lee said the government’s movement which means the ceremony of Kartarpur cor- Rohingyas. an effort to erase the Rohingya paign, which has been called conflict with the Arakan Army, Rohinga will remain “effectively ridor. From Kartarpur, the bus Yanghee Lee said in a report from administrative records and ethnic cleansing, involved mass a guerrilla force from the Bud- detained.” While the government will go to Sultanpur Lodhi, to the General Assembly circu- make their return less possible.” abused, killings and burning of dhist ethnic group seeking has presented this as part of the India. The bus is taking the lated yesterday that living con- She said the government’s Rohingya homes. autonomy for Rakhine, is also implementation of recommen- route to Pakistan through the ditions for the remaining requirement that any refugee Lee said there are nearly affecting the remaining Rohingya dations by the Advisory Com- UK, France, Germany, Austria, Rohingya in northern Rakihine who returns must be issued “a 913,000 Rohingya refugees in in northern Rakhine. mission on Rakhine headed by Turkey and Iran. state “remain dreadful.” national verification card” is not Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, near In April, possibly dozens of the late UN secretary-general The tour, having about 10 The Rohingya can’t leave a solution to citizenship for the the Myanmar border, including Rohingya were killed when gov- Kofi Annan, Lee said those rec- people, is being led by Gur- their villages and earn a living, Rohingya. Rohingya Muslims thousands who fled before 2017 ernment helicopters fired on ommendations called for the charan Singh Banwait who, in she said, making them demand that Myanmar give them and about 1,100 who arrived them while they were collecting Rohingya to be able to move another video, had the tour was dependent on humanitarian aid citizenship, safety, and their own between January and July. firewood in south Buthidaung, freely and return home. being sponsored by other whose access “has been so land and homes they left behind. Lee said she “continues to she said. The UN says 128,000 Therefore, she said, it doesn’t people and they were looking heavily diminished that their The Buddhist-majority nation receive reports of beatings and Rohingya are languishing in appear that closure of the camps for more sponsors. basic means for survival has has refused to recognise killings and the burning of camps in northern Rakhine, will improve their lives. 12 ASIA SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 North Korea says N-talks with US break down Thai judge AFP “The US (delegation) disappointed us greatly, hundred metres from the North Wednesday’s test of a sub- shoots self STOCKHOLM and dampened our enthusiasm for negotiations Korean embassy. marine-launched ballistic missile As it got underway, Swedish — the most provocative since in court North Korea’s top nuclear envoy by bringing nothing to the negotiation table,” Foreign Minister Ann Linde Pyongyang began a dialogue yesterday said talks with the US North Korean envoy said after the talks in tweeted: “I am encouraged that with Washington in 2018. AFP/BANGKOK in Stockholm had broken down, Sweden. US and (North Korean) working The Pentagon said on blaming Washington for bringing level delegations are currently Thursday the missile seems to A Thai judge shot himself in the “nothing to the negotiation table” in Sweden to hold talks”. have been launched from a “sea- chest in front of a packed court at the meeting, which came after breakthrough. It came also after for negotiations by bringing Dialogue needed to reach based platform” and not a after acquitting several murder months of stalemate. Pyongyang’s defiant test of a sea- nothing to the negotiation table,” denuclearization and peaceful submarine. suspects and decrying the king- The talks with Stephen launched ballistic missile this Kim Myong Gil said. solution,” she said. Those talks were requested dom’s judicial system in an Biegun, US President Donald week. The situation on the Korean Similar-level talks on North by Britain, France and Germany, impassioned speech broadcast Trump’s special envoy, were a “The US raised expectations peninsula “stands at the cross- Korea’s nuclear disarmament as the European powers push for on Facebook Live. much-anticipated resumption of and offered suggestions like roads of dialogue or confron- were held in Stockholm in the world body to keep up Critics say Thailand’s courts dialogue after a Hanoi meeting flexible approach, new methods tation”, he said. March 2018 and then in January pressure on Pyongyang which is often work in favour of the rich in late February between Trump and creative solutions but they The meeting place was a this year. North Korea claimed under heavy US and UN sanc- and powerful, while delivering and North Korean leader Kim have disappointed us greatly, heavily guarded venue on an to have entered a new phase in tions over its weapons swift and harsh sentences on Jong Un failed to yield a and dampened our enthusiasm island off Stockholm, several its defence capability with programme. ordinary people for minor offences. But it is virtually unheard of for judges to criticise the Protesters defy mask ban system. Kanakorn Pianchana, a as HK grinds to a halt judge at Yala court in the heart of the insurgency-battered Thai south, was delivering the AFP themselves from the more verdict for five Muslim suspects HONG KONG hardcore protesters. in a gun murder case on Friday Throughout the afternoon afternoon. Masked pro-democracy and evening crowds gathered in He acquitted the group, protesters marched through masks, most of them moderates delivered a courtroom plea for Hong Kong in defiance of a ban without the helmets and body a cleaner justice system, before on face coverings as much of the armour worn by more radical pulling out a handgun and city ground to a halt yesterday, protesters. They formed human shooting himself in the chest. with the subway suspended and chains and chanted slogans or “You need clear and many shops shuttered following sang protest songs. credible evidence to punish another night of violence. “The anti-face mask law is someone. So if you’re not sure, Thousands of protesters the first step,” Hosun Lee, a pro- don’t punish them,” the judge staged unsanctioned marches tester in Causeway Bay, said, said addressing the court and and flashmob protests at mul- adding he feared more laws broadcasting his words on his tiple locations, a day after the under the emergency order were phone on Facebook live. city’s leader outlawed face cov- on the way. “I’m not saying that the five erings at protests, invoking Some gatherings were light- defendants didn’t commit the colonial-era emergency powers hearted. In the harbourside dis- crimes, they might have done Anti-government protesters march during a protest in central Hong Kong, yesterday. not used for half a century. trict of Tsim Sha Tsui, a masked so... The latest acts of resistance man walked dressed in a banana “But the judicial process came after a night of widespread costume, the word “Revolt” Crowds shouted “triads” at systems” model China agreed its worst clashes to date on needs to be transparent and chaos as hardcore protesters emblazoned on its front. the police and the couple were ahead of the 1997 handover by Tuesday as China celebrated 70 credible... punishing wrong trashed dozens of subway sta- But in Sheung Shui, close to eventually released. But another Britain. After Beijing and local years of Communist Party rule, people makes them scape- tions, vandalised shops, set fires the Chinese border, groups of masked man was handcuffed leaders took a hard line, the with a teenager shot and goats.” The Facebook feed then and blocked roads. masked protesters smashed the and led away soon after. demonstrations snowballed into wounded by police as he cut, but witnesses said As the crowds began windows of businesses either Hong Kong has been bat- a wider movement calling for attacked an officer. Kanakorn recited a legal oath marching, city leader Carrie Lam owned by mainland Chinese tered by four months of increas- more democratic freedoms and On Friday, Lam used a in front of the former Thai released a stony-faced video entities or thought to be sup- ingly violent pro-democracy police accountability. colonial-era law to ban face king’s portrait, before shooting statement in which she con- portive of Beijing. protests. Lam has refused major con- masks at protests, triggering himself in the chest. demned protesters for “a very Police officers — many of The rallies were ignited by a cessions but struggled to come another wave of mass protests “He is being treated by the dark night”. whom had their faces covered now-scrapped plan to allow up with any political solution, and vows of defiance. doctors and is out of danger,” “We cannot allow rioters any and were not wearing identifi- extraditions to the mainland, leaving police and demonstrators Police confirmed a 14-year- Suriyan Hongvilai, the more to destroy our treasured cation numbers — were seen which fuelled fears of an erosion to fight increasingly violent old boy was shot in the leg, taken spokesman of the Office of the Hong Kong,” Lam said as she tackling a young couple wearing of liberties promised under the battles as the city tips into to hospital and then arrested on Judiciary, said yesterday. called on citizens to distance masks in the district of Central. 50-year “one country, two recession. Hong Kong witnessed suspicion of assaulting an officer. “He shot himself because of ‘personal stress’. But the cause behind the stress is not clear UN rights chief and will be investigated,” he Australian bloggers held in Iran return home said. says troubled No Thai judge has ever AFP used a drone to take pictures of Tehran said an Iranian student matters of this type in Australia’s breached protocol by making by Hong Kong SYDNEY “military sites and forbidden held in Australia for 13 months best interests.” similar statements on the wider areas”, an Iranian judiciary on accusations of circumventing The Australian couple said justice system, he added. violence An Australian travel-blogging spokesman said last month. US sanctions on military in their statement that intense A lawyer working with the couple held in Iran on spying Australian Foreign Minister equipment had also been media coverage “may not be suspects said Judge Kanakorn AFP charges have been freed and Marise Payne said they were released and returned home. helpful” in the negotiations for had ruled the prosecutor’s evi- KUALA LUMPUR returned home, authorities said released after “very sensitive Australia’s attorney general the release of a third Australian dence was insufficient to yesterday, in a possible swap for negotiations” and had been reu- Christian Porter confirmed in a detained in Iran in an unrelated convict. “Right now the five are UN human rights chief Michelle an Iranian student wanted in the nited with their family in statement that he had stopped case. Melbourne University Aca- still being detained and are Bachelet said yesterday she was US. Australia. the extradition of Reza Dehbashi demic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who waiting to see if the state pros- “troubled” by Hong Kong’s Perth-based Jolie King and “We are extremely happy to the United States. specialises in Middle East pol- ecutor appeals their acquittal,” increasingly violent pro- Mark Firkin had been docu- and relieved to be safely back in But he dismissed “specu- itics with a focus on Gulf states, Abdulloh Hayee-abu, of the democracy protests, and menting their journey from Aus- Australia with those we love,” the lation” over the case, amid media had been detained for “some Muslim Attorney Centre in Yala stressed that any measures to tralia to Britain on social media couple said in a statement issued reports including in the Sydney months” before King and Firkin said. quell the unrest must be for the past two years, but went by the foreign ministry in Morning Herald that it could be were arrested. Over 7,000 people have grounded in law. silent after posting updates from Canberra. part of a prisoner swap involving Her case also came to light died in 15 years of conflict in the “We are troubled by the Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan about “While the past few months the bloggers. last month. Moore-Gilbert is Malay-Muslim majority high levels of violence asso- three months ago. have been very difficult, we Porter declined to comment accused by Iranian authorities southern region. Thousands of ciated with some demonstra- The pair, who have tens of know it has also been tough for further “particularly when any of “spying for another country”. suspects have been jailed for tions that have been taking thousands of followers on those back home who have been such response from me may Negotiations over the fate of acts linked to the insurgency, place in the past days,” Bachelet Facebook, Instagram and worried for us.” diminish our government’s the university lecturer are “very many under emergency laws said during a visit to Malaysia. YouTube, were alleged to have Hours later, state media in capacity to deal with future long term”, Payne said. imposed on the restive region. She said she was “alarmed” by injuries to police, protesters and journalists covering the demonstrations. Seven former MILF rebels “I strongly condemn all acts of violence from all sides,” she slain by IS-linked gunmen added. Asked about the ban on face AFP Ernesto Gener, commander of a coverings, she said: “We believe MANILA local army battalion. that any restriction must have IS claimed responsibility in a legitimate and formal basis in Seven former Islamist rebels a communique seen by SITE law, has to be proportionate.” have been killed in the southern Intelligence Group. “Freedom of peaceful Philippines, military and police The militants said eight MILF assembly... should be enjoyed authorities said yesterday, in an members were killed, but local without restriction to the attack claimed by the Islamic police commander Lieutenant- greatest extent possible. But on State group. Colonel Arnold Santiago told the other hand, we cannot They said the dead were all reporters the authorities were accept people who use masks members of the Moro Islamic only aware of seven deaths. to provoke violence.” Liberation Front (MILF), for- Locals said they saw seven Much of Hong Kong ground merly the country’s largest guer- bodies being loaded onto a boat to a halt yesterday following the rilla group but which began at a riverbank in Shariff previous night’s violence, with decommissioning weapons last Saydona, about 900km south of the subway suspended and month under the terms of a 2014 Manila. MILF spokesman Von al shops shuttered, while hun- peace treaty. Haq declined to comment. dreds of masked protesters took Rally in Seoul A pro-IS armed group called The MILF peace pact ended to the streets again in defiance Dawlah Islamiyah attacked an decades of Muslim rebellion that Pro-government activists shout slogans during a rally outside the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office in Seoul, of the face mask ban. MILF camp near the town of had claimed 150,000 lives by South Korea, yesterday. They called for efforts to reform the prosecutorial system and support Justice The financial hub has been Shariff Saydona on Friday, government estimates in the rocked by unprecedented pro- Minister Cho Kuk, amid a divisive investigation into corruption allegations surrounding his family. sparking fighting lasting several Mindanao region, home to the tests for four months. hours, said Lieutenant-Colonel country’s large Muslim minority. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 EUROPE 13 UK urges US to return diplomat’s spouse involved in fatal accident AFP Police confirmed that a 42-year-old American had claimed diplomatic Johnson said the force was “I can’t believe she’s living LONDON woman being treated as a suspect in their immunity. Northamptonshire now “exploring all opportunities with herself.” The US embassy Police Superintendent Sarah through diplomatic channels” to confirmed in a statement to Sky Britain has urged the United investigations had left Britain. Media reports Johnson said her force had fol- ensure that the investigation News that the spouse of a US dip- States to “reconsider” allowing suggested she had claimed diplomatic immunity. lowed usual procedures in the continued. lomat assigned to Britain was the wife of an American diplomat case, including “liaising closely Britain’s Sky News reported involved in the accident and had to leave the country after she with the suspect”. that Dunn’s family had received now left the country with her became a police suspect in a fatal ambassador to express the UK’s a communications hub. “(She) engaged fully with us a letter from Ambassador family. road crash. disappointment with their His Kawasaki motorbike hit at the time and had previously Johnson expressing “profound “Embassy officials are in British Foreign Secretary decision, and to urge the a Volvo SUV travelling in the confirmed to us that she had no sadness” at the death. close contact with the appro- Dominic Raab said he had raised embassy to reconsider it,” Raab opposite direction, according to plans to leave the country in the Harry Dunn’s father, Tim priate British officials on this the case directly with the US said in a statement. local police. near future,” Johnson said. Dunn, told the broadcaster the matter,” it added. ambassador to London Woody Harry Dunn, 19, died on It confirmed that a 42-year- “Due process was also fol- family were “disgusted” and “Due to security and privacy Johnson, after American officials August 27 after his motorbike old American woman being lowed in seeking the necessary “appalled” at the suspect’s considerations, we cannot confirm reportedly allowed the woman collided with a car near a Royal treated as a suspect in their documentation to allow for the behaviour. “I’m angry that the identity of the individuals to flee to the US. Air Force base in Northampton- investigations had left Britain. arrest and formal interview of someone could do this and then involved, but we can confirm the “I have called the US shire used by the US military as Media reports suggested she the suspect,” she added. get on a plane and go,” he said. family has left the UK.” Ten dead in Greece can be a pillar for regional stability: Pompeo UK police arrest minibus-lorry 10 activists AFP collision in ATHENS before climate Romania Shrugging off anti-US demon- protests strations on a visit to Athens AFP yesterday, US Secretary of State REUTERS BUCHAREST Mike Pompeo said Greece can LONDON be a pillar of stability in a Ten people were killed and troubled region. British police arrested 10 seven injured yesterday when Pompeo is in Greece to climate change activists in a lorry collided with a minibus underline support for a NATO London ahead of a planned new in eastern Romania, the country ally and reinforce cooperation, round of protests by Extinction with the highest level of road signing an amendment to a Rebellion tomorrow, police deaths in the EU, police said. mutual defence cooperation said. Nine of the 16 people on the agreement, sources for both A Reuters photographer minibus and the driver of the governments said. said he saw police using a bat- truck died in the accident, one “This is a dynamic region, tering ram to break down a of the most serious in the with lots going on, lots of door and enter a former court country where the poor state of change taking place and we are building that was used by the roads is a concern for very confident that together, Extinction Rebellion to store motorists. we can work to ensure that equipment. Of the seven injured, four Greece can be a pillar for sta- A spokeswoman for Lon- are in serious condition, sec- bility in this region,” said don’s Metropolitan Police said retary of state for the interior Pompeo, hailing a relationship seven women and three men Raed Arafat said. that “has truly never been had been arrested on suspicion Some 40 firefighters were stronger.” of conspiracy to cause public Protesters from the Communist-affiliated trade union PAME clash with riot police during a demonstration at the scene of the accident, Thousands of demon- nuisance. against the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Athens, Greece, yesterday. which forced the closure of the strators outside the Greek par- Extinction Rebellion said road linking the towns of Slo- liament begged to differ, some the arrests represented an bozia and Urziceni, according brandishing a huge banner and sparked a dispute between structive and productive envi- July, Pompeo was also meeting “escalation of pre-emptive to the department for emer- reading “Pompeo go home.” Turkey and Cyprus. “The United ronment in the region,” Mitso- Greek counterpart Nikos tactics by the government and gency services. His visit comes amid Greek States has a special interest in takis added. Dendias and Defence Minister police” and was a sign that it Romania holds the record concerns to which Prime Min- the Eastern Mediterranean Turkey has had troops sta- Nikos Panagiotopoulos. was considered a “significant in the European Union for the ister Kyriakos Mitsotakis region. Cyprus only asks for the tioned in Cyprus since 1974 Pompeo refused to address movement” by the highest level of deaths from alluded — Turkish drilling off obvious, the implementation of when it invaded and occupied questions from reporters on authorities. road accidents, with 96 fatal- EU member Cyprus. international law. its northern third after a coup allegations that President “We ask that the gov- ities per one million inhab- The discovery of huge gas “I expect the positive con- sponsored by the military junta Donald Trump pressured ernment focus their attention itants in 2018 compared to an reserves in the eastern Medi- tribution of the United States, then ruling Greece. Ukraine for political favours, a and resources on responding average of 49 among all 28 EU terranean has triggered a race which will eventually lead to As well as holding talks with claim which has launched an to the climate and ecological nations. to tap the region’s resources the creation of a more con- Mitsotakis, who took office in impeachment investigation. emergency which threatens us all,” it said in a statement. The group called for dona- tions of kitchen and sound Thousands march for Scottish equipment, food and tents and other items to replace material independence ahead of Brexit seized yesterday. The group staged 11 days of AFP suspend parliament. She was also protests in London in April that EDINBURGH one of main backers of a law disrupted public transport and passed last month forcing Johnson roads. Thousands marched in Edinburgh to ask the European Union for On Thursday, Extinction yesterday calling for Scottish more time to avoid crashing out Rebellion activists used a fire independence, with a possible of the EU without a deal. engine to hose red liquid at the British exit from the European The group organising yester- British finance ministry’s head- Union just weeks away and calls day’s march, All Under One quarters in London to draw growing for a fresh vote in Banner, said were hoping to get attention to what they said was Scotland on breaking from Britain. 100,000 people to attend. the government’s failure to The demonstrators, many car- Scotland voted against inde- avert climate disaster. rying Scottish flags, some pendence in a 2014 referendum The environment protests wearings kilts and a few playing by 55 percent. earlier this year blocked several musical instruments — including But nationalists argue that the road in London bagpipes — set off from Holyrood 2016 British referendum in favour Park in the heart of the Scottish of Brexit means another inde- capital. Among them was lawyer pendence referendum is nec- Germany’s CDU and Scottish Nationalist (SNP) essary — because Scotland voted lawmaker Joanna Cherry, who by 62 percent to stay in the EU. leader lacks was behind one of the successful Scotland’s First Minister Pro-independence activists wave Scottish Saltire flags as they march from Holyrood to the Meadows support to become legal challenges to Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon has argued that in Edinburgh, Scotland, yesterday. Boris Johnson’s decision to Brexit will devastate the economy. Chancellor: Poll

REUTERS EU presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan as deadline nears FRANKFURT Annegret Kramp-Karren- AFP “We want a deal and talks con- week,” one diplomat said. the British territory and EU tax norms to aim for a regu- bauer, chairwoman of BRUSSELS tinue on Monday on the basis of “We will evaluate next Friday member Ireland, threatening a lation-lite economy on Europe’s Germany’s Christian Demo- our offer.” Time is running short whether it’s been possible to hard-won peace accord, while doorstep. crats (CDU) is not trusted EU and UK officials are to resume for the two sides to close the gap. bring the positions closer.” also maintaining the integrity of Nor does the EU agree with enough by voters to become talks tomorrow on Britain’s plans British Prime Minister Boris Although Johnson has called his the EU’s single market. a proposal that Northern Ire- the country’s next leader, a for a managed Brexit after a Johnson is determined to take his Brexit proposals a broad “landing Britain’s current idea for an land’s assembly be given a right poll published by tabloid Bild weekend hiatus during which country out of the European zone” the EU’s chief negotiator, alternative to the backstop -- to effectively veto the post-Brexit showed yesterday. London was under pressure to Union at the end of this month. Michel Barnier, and his team are which would see all the UK, or customs arrangement. Around 63% of voters feel revise its proposals. An October 17-18 EU summit unsure how far Britain will at least Northern Ireland, If either of those two pro- that Kramp-Karrenbauer is The European Commission is to determine whether Britain budge. remaining in the EU’s customs posals are red lines for Johnson, unsuited for the job of Chan- is adamant that, as they stand, is headed for a Brexit deal, The EU refuses to charac- union — is for untried technology it is hard to see the EU moving cellor, with 11% in favour, “the UK proposals do not provide no-deal, or an extension. terise the talks held so far as to remove the need for most but talks into the negotiation phase. according to an INSA poll pub- a basis for concluding an But European diplomats negotiations, underlining a pref- not all border checks, and for EU Yet if he bends on them, he lished yesterday. agreement”. emphasise that London needs to erence to stick with a Brexit standards on goods to continue risks losing tenuous support in Support fell for Chancellor That grates with Britain’s offer revised, viable proposals withdrawal agreement that was to apply in Northern Ireland to the UK parliament to maybe pass Angela Merkel’s conservatives government, which considers the within days and certainly before struck with Johnson’s prede- facilitate trade. a Brexit deal, reliant on 10 Dem- at the end of September after proposals it submitted on the end of next week, so any hag- cessor Theresa May but rejected The border plan is not ocratic Unionist MPs from the ruling alliance agreed a Wednesday to be “a fair and rea- gling and legalistic work is done three times by British MPs. acceptable for the EU. It sees the Northern Ireland and hard-core package of measures to protect sonable compromise”. before the summit. The main sticking point is a potential for rampant smuggling, Brexit MPs in his Conservative the climate. After hours-long talks in “Everything must move very “backstop” for Northern Ireland. especially as Johnson intends for Party. If thwarted, Johnson’s best The CDU party plans to Brussels on Friday failed to move quickly and any negotiation has That is meant to guarantee the rest of the UK to diverge from bet may lie with early appoint a Chancellor candidate the dial, a UK spokesman said: to start at the beginning of next no border springs up between EU labour, environmental and elections. in a year. 14 EUROPE SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019

Italian President Phone hacking: Prince Harry sues 2 UK tabloids pays homage

AP to two officers Buckingham Palace comes days after his American The prince accused the evidence that indicated Harry LONDON confirmed yesterday wife, Meghan, the Duchess of British media of hounding along with his old brother, Prince AP that claims regarding Sussex, sued the Mail on Sunday Meghan the way it did his William, were targets of the ROME Prince Harry is suing The Sun “illegal interception of for alleged copyright mother, Princess Diana, who paper’s illicit interception of and the Daily Mirror, two of Brit- infringement, misuse of private died in a 1997 car crash while phone messages. Italy’s president has paid ain’s most popular tabloid news- voicemail messages” information and violating the trying to elude paparazzi. A transcript of one of the homage to two officers killed papers, over alleged phone were filed on Harry’s UK’s data protection law after British tabloid newspapers messages read at the trial came in the line of duty in the hacking. behalf. the paper published a letter she have paid millions of dollars to from a 2006 recording of northern city of Trieste. Buckingham Palace con- wrote to her father. settle claims that their employees William pretending to be Harry’s Speaking in Naples yes- firmed yesterday that claims Harry then lambasted British had hacked the phone voicemails girlfriend at the time, revealing terday, President Sergio Mat- regarding “illegal interception of now defunct News of the World, tabloids after Meghan filed her of celebrities, politicians and the extent of media intrusion into tarella said “our lives proceed voicemail messages” were filed acknowledged the prince’s High lawsuit on Tuesday, saying in a others in the public eye. their lives. thanks to the daily actions of on Harry’s behalf. Court action while Reach, which statement that his wife’s lawsuit, The prince’s lawsuits likely Harry and William have long many unknown people who The palace declined to say owns the Mirror, said it was which was months in the date back years. had a strained relationship with work for the state, in our com- more or provide details “given “aware that proceedings have making, was a response to a The News of the World was the press. They grew up in the munities, like the two officers the particulars of the claims are been issued” but hasn’t yet “ruthless campaign” to smear her shut down in year 2011, at the spotlight and were young boys murdered in Trieste.” not yet public.” received notice of them. by creating “lie after lie at her height of the hacking scandal when their parents’ acrimonious The officers were killed on News Group Newspapers, The cases escalate Harry’s expense” during her maternity and when its former editors later divorce received wall-to-wall Friday when a man suspected which owns The Sun and the fight with the British tabloids. It leave. went on trial, a court heard coverage. of stealing a motor scooter grabbed a service pistol and shot the officers at close range inside the police station. The Paris police attacker suspect and his brother fled, but both were immediately showed signs of apprehended. ‘radicalisation’ Man arrested in AGENCIES least one of the victims. Spain over IS links PARIS “The context of latent radi- calisation” and messages of REUTERS France’s anti-terrorism prose- exclusively religious character MADRID cutor said its investigation had the attacker sent to his wife detected signs of “latent radical- shortly before the crime were Spanish police said yesterday isation” in the attacker who added factors, Ricard told a news they had arrested a 23-year-old knifed four co-workers to death conference. man on suspicion of belonging at the police headquarters in The investigation also to the IS militant group, adding Paris this week. revealed contacts between the that a search of his home found The assailant, an IT worker attacker and several individuals explosive-making chemicals at the headquarters, went on a who are likely to belong to an and a list of targets. rampage on Thursday, killing Islamist Salafist movement, Identified only as “A.A.A,” three police officers and an Ricard said. the Spanish citizen was arrested administrative worker, and The killer, 45, has been iden- in Parla, near Madrid, on sus- wounding at least one other, tified by officials only as Mickael picion of incitement to commit before being shot dead by police. H. attacks and terrorist threats, Officials have not said there Ricard said that during a France’s first national anti-terrorism prosecutor, Jean-Francois Ricard (centre), and the Head of the police said in a statement. was a terrorism motive behind “deadly journey” the attacker French judicial police, Christian Sainte, during a press conference, in Paris yesterday. According to police, during the attack, but handing a case to first stabbed two police officers. a raid on the suspect’s home anti-terrorism prosecutors A third police officer was killed they had found chemicals that usually indicates a terrorism link in another office and an admin- He had no police record but Macron, who has described the — from large synchronised could be used to make the is the focus of inquiries. istrative worker died on the was investigated for domestic attack as a “true drama”, will assaults to isolated knife and gun explosive triacetone triperoxide The anti-terrorism prose- stairs. violence in 2009. lead tributes to the victims on attacks. or TATP. cutor, Jean-Francois Ricard, said The attacker was born on the Sources said he had worked Tuesday, the Elysee announced In June, a parliamentary They said they had also his office had taken over the French island of Martinique and in a section of the police service yesterday. report on radicalisation within found a bulletproof vest with probe because of signs the crime had worked at the police head- dedicated to collecting infor- French police have been a the public services spoke of 30 shrapnel attached, along with was premeditated, of the quarters for several years. He mation on jihadist recurring target of jihadist suspected cases out of the detailed notes on how to attacker’s desire to die and of the converted to Islam about 10 radicalisation. groups, such as IS group, behind 150,000 police officers and prepare explosives and a list of nature of injuries found on at years ago, Ricard said. French President Emmanuel a wave of attacks since 2015 130,000 gendarmes in France. potential targets.

Search for 7 seamen missing Spain’s Ciudadanos proposes working with Socialists AFP Sanchez’s efforts to form a gov- Meeting supporters yes- month as the latest crisis drew “Stability is very important in Atlantic to be MADRID ernment, would be willing to sit terday, Rivera said he would try to a head, saying his party would above all at a time when we are scaled down down and talk. “to convince Socialists... to sit abstain from any vote of confi- facing a secessionist challenge,” Spain’s business-friendly Although the Socialists won down with us”, although he did dence, thereby enabling him to Sanchez said at a political con- AFP Ciudadanos said yesterday it the April election, they fell short not say specifically how his party be sworn in. ference in the northwestern FORT-DE-FRANCE would consider working with the of an absolute majority and would extend its support. But the offer, which had a Galicia region, saying the Catalan Socialists after November’s poll Sanchez was unable to secure The announcement was string of conditions attached, separatists had “failed”. An operation to find seven if it would break the political the backing to be confirmed as widely seen as a U-turn by Ciu- was dismissed by Sanchez. The economy in the wealthy seamen missing since their deadlock that has dragged the prime minister, blaming rivals dadanos which until now has There was no immediate northeastern region, “has still not vessel sank off Martinique will country to its fourth elections in for the deadlock. largely vetoed the option of reaction from Sanchez to Riv- recovered to the level it was be scaled down as no bodies as many years. This time, polls suggest the backing Sanchez. era’s latest remarks, with the before October 2017” when its have been found for several With just over a month until Socialists are on track for The party has said its first premier saying only that “the government held a banned ref- days, authorities said yesterday. the November 10 vote, Albert another victory but again choice would be to enter a coa- only unacceptable option is erendum and made a short-lived The Luxembourg-flagged Rivera said his party, which until without an absolute majority, lition with the rightwing Popular political deadlock” saying Spain declaration of independence, Bourbon Rhode ran into diffi- now has refused to support raising the spectre of yet another Party. Rivera did briefly extend needed a “cohesive and stable trigging Spain’s worst political culty some 1,200 nautical miles Socialist Prime Minister Pedro political impasse. an olive branch to Sanchez last government”. crisis in decades. from the French Caribbean island on September 26 as it sailed into hurricane Lorenzo, and was later confirmed to have Russia will find ways to sunk. A major search operation help Cuba get oil: PM was launched for the 14 people on board the tug supply vessel. REUTERS/MOSCOW Three crew members who had made their way onto a lifeboat Russia will find ways to help Cuba secure supplies of oil and were rescued two days later. petroleum products, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev One was found dead shortly said in an interview broadcast yesterday. afterwards, and another three Medvedev pledged to help develop Cuba’s energy sector on Monday and Tuesday. during a visit to the island this week, but did not announce any But “since Tuesday, October short-term measures to provide relief for the island from crip- 1 no bodies have been found. pling fuel shortages in the wake of tougher US sanctions. After a week of searching, the A flotilla of shipments from Venezuela gave Cuba some survival time for a man in the respite this week. But the support from two of its closest allies sea, even well-equipped, is well looks unlikely to resolve Cuba’s pressing fuel problems, which over”, the Martinique pre- have seen the government extend many of the energy-saving fecture said in a statement. measures it has introduced over the past month. The search area, 110,000 sq “I think we will find other ways to help Cuba get oil and A banner inscribed with Article 20a of Germany’s basic law hangs in a camp set up by Extinction Rebellion km, lies in the middle of the petroleum products,” Medvedev told Rossiya 1 TV when asked climate activists next to the Chancellery, and the Reichstag building in Berlin, yesterday. Atlantic, three days and 17 if Russian ships could escort oil tankers to Cuba. hours boat from Martinique. “We discussed this today and agreed that we would draft This complex operation Activists build camp outside German Chancellery a work plan for energy supplies to Cuba, bearing in mind con- requires 12 merchant ships and ventional energy sources, hydrocarbons, and maybe some other 10 flights,” the prefecture said. AP new climate policies. “entirely insufficient” and that available avenues,” he said. It planned to issue regular BERLIN Organiser Annemarie Botzki Germany’s “climate policies During the talks held as part of his visit, Cuba said that it messages to ships passing said some 5,000 people from haven’t been sufficient for years.” would pay all its outstanding debts to Moscow, Medvedev said. through the region to be on the German members of the interna- across Germany are expected for The protesters plan to block “The Soviet Union is no longer there, and Cuba is changing, lookout for the seamen. tional protest movement the protest which is aimed at major arteries in the German and there’s no question about any free help which would then The ship had passed near Extinction Rebellion have started urging the government to pursue capital, beginning Monday with have to be written off. All our relations are very pragmatic,” the eye of Lorenzo, a category setting up a camp outside Chan- policies based on grass-roots pro- Potsdamer Platz, following the the Russian Prime Minister said. 4 hurricane that produced cellor Angela Merkel’s office posals drawing on expert opinion. example of their group’s actions “Although they are friendly in nature and based on a his- waves as high as 10 metres, ahead of a planned week of She added the government’s in London and elsewhere earlier torical past, they are nevertheless relations between modern according to the survivors. demonstrations for government’s recent climate proposal is this year. states. They should be mutually beneficial.” SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 AMERICAS 15 Democrats subpoena White House records in Ukraine probe

BLOOMBERG White House Press Secretary Stephanie WASHINGTON Grisham said in a statement that “this subpoena changes nothing — just more document House impeachment investi- requests, wasted time, and taxpayer dollars gators subpoenaed the White House for documents on efforts that will ultimately show the president did by President Donald Trump nothing wrong”. and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pressure Ukraine, an escalation in the battle the president did nothing by White House staff with or between Democrats and the wrong”. referring to President Trump’s White House over records and The chairmen have also personal attorney, Rudy testimony. asked Vice-President Mike Giuliani,” according to a Sep- Much of the information Pence to provide documents for tember 9 letter to Cipollone. sought relates to alleged the inquiry. They said in a letter Secretary of State Michael attempts by Trump and Giuliani, that public reports “have raised Pompeo had been subpoenaed as well as others in the admin- questions about any role you previously by Cummings, Schiff istration, to prod Ukraine into may have played in conveying and Engel. launching an investigation to or reinforcing the president’s Friday is the deadline for the help discredit Democratic pres- stark message to the Ukrainian State Department to respond to idential candidate Joe Biden and president.” that subpoena. his son Hunter. The White House has A stand-off over the records The chairmen of the House repeatedly rebuffed or stalled would likely move to the courts, Intelligence, Oversight and demands by House Democrats where House Democrats US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, delivers a speech at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Foreign Affairs committees, for documents and testimony leading an impeachment probe Center, in Athens yesterday. which are leading the inquiry, from officials, and an adminis- already have instigated liti- set a deadline of October 18 for tration snub of the subpoena gation seeking access to the White House to turn over the would set up the latest legal material related to other fronts records. stand-off between the two in the inquiry. Pompeo blasts ‘harassment’ by Congress “We deeply regret that Pres- branches of government. House Democrats have let it ident Trump has put us -- and The material being sought, be known that they could con- AFP Department, that are official US days, Pompeo finally confirmed the nation -- in this position, but outlined in previous letters to sider among articles of ATHENS government records” he said on Wednesday that he had been his actions have left us with no White House Counsel Pat impeachment language con- during a visit in Greece. “That’s on the telephone call when choice but to issue this sub- Cipollone, include all records demning the president for US Secretary of State Mike harassment. And I’m never going Trump pressed Ukraine for dam- poena,” the chairmen, Elijah related to a temporary sus- obstruction in failing to respond Pompeo yesterday accused to let that happen to my team.” aging information on Biden. Cummings of Oversight & pension of aid to Ukraine. to subpoenas and instructing members of Congress of The US congressional com- Pompeo’s Democratic critics Reform, Eliot Engel of Foreign The committees also want others to do so. harassing his department to mittees leading the impeachment say he is now a “witness” caught Affairs and Adam Schiff of Intel- any records related to Trump’s Trump, who has repeatedly obtain documents linked to an probe cranked up the heat on the in a conflict of interest that ligence, said in a joint statement July 25 telephone conversation suggested Schiff be tried for impeachment investigation White House this week amid should rule him out of decisions released late Friday. with Ukraine President Volo- treason, called the lawmaker “a against President Donald Trump. mounting evidence that Trump on how the State Department White House Press Secretary dymyr Zelenskiy, including a sick puppy” on Friday in another “There have been congres- may have illicitly used his office deals with the investigation. Stephanie Grisham said in a full transcript, and a list of all furious Twitter outburst. sional inquiries that have har- to enlist Ukraine President Volo- Pompeo, who has been sub- statement yesterday that “this White House staff who partic- As Democrats raised their assed and abused State dymyr Zelenskiy’s help to poenaed in the probe, said his subpoena changes nothing — ipated in or assisted with the attacks on Trump, many Repub- Department employees by con- damage the bid of 2020 Demo- department would provide “all just more document requests, call. licans remained muted, sup- tacting them directly and seeking cratic rival Joe Biden in exchange the documents required by the wasted time, and taxpayer Also being sought are “all portive of the president but to have them provide docu- for military aid. law”, at a press conference in dollars that will ultimately show records generated or received keeping a distance. ments... that belong to the State After dodging questions for Athens. Trump suspends entry of immigrants unable to pay for healthcare

REUTERS their healthcare costs themselves. The Trump administration said uncompensated care, the United an immigrant visa. WASHINGTON The proclamation, issued by last month that it planned to States Government is making the The document listed the the White House, said it would allow only 18,000 refugees to problem worse by admitting types of insurance considered US President Donald Trump not affect any individual’s eligi- resettle in the United States in thousands of aliens who have not approved, such as employer- signed a proclamation bility for asylum or refugee the 2020 fiscal year, the lowest demonstrated any ability to pay sponsored plans and the suspending entry of immigrants status. The measure will take number in the history of the for their healthcare costs,” Medicare programme for the who will not be covered by health effect on November 3, it said. modern refugee program. Trump said in the proclamation, elderly. But it said for people insurance within 30 days of Trump has made cutting “While our healthcare he added that the suspension over the age of 18, coverage entering the United States or do legal and illegal immigration a system grapples with the chal- applied only to people seeking under the Medicaid programme not have the means to pay for centerpiece of his presidency. lenges caused by to enter the United States with for the poor is not approved. Sanders discharged from hospital after Yet another parent suffering heart attack

AP gets five months in LAS VEGAS college bribery case Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders AP/BOSTON dual involvement merited a (pictured) had a heart attack, lengthy sentence. But his his campaign confirmed The former owner of a California lawyers argued that, because the yesterday as the Vermont beverage business was bribe was never carried out, he senator was released from a sentenced to five months in didn’t cause as much harm as Nevada hospital. prison for paying $50,000 to rig some other parents. The 78-year-old was at a his daughter’s ACT score and for Huneeus said in court doc- campaign event on Tuesday trying to bribe her way into the uments that he realises cheating when he experienced chest dis- University of Southern Cali- for his daughter “was not about comfort and was taken to a hos- fornia as a fake water polo helping her, it was about how it pital where he was diagnosed recruit. would make me feel. In the end with a heart attack. The senator Agustin Huneeus, 53, of San my own ego brought me down.” was transferred to Desert Francisco, pleaded guilty in May His prison sentence is the Springs Hospital Medical to fraud and conspiracy in a deal longest so far in the scheme. Police investigate at the scene of the killing of homeless men in Manhattan, yesterday. Center, where doctors inserted with prosecutors. He is the fifth Others have ranged from 14 days two stents to open up a blocked parent to be sentenced in the to four months, with fines from artery in his heart, according to college admissions scandal . $30,000 to $100,000. a statement from the Las Vegas Four homeless men beaten to death in NYC Huneeus was arrested before Huneeus previously owned doctors. AP Police responded to a 911 call nature,” Baldassano said. the deal was complete and his and operated his family’s Napa The doctors, Arturo NEW YORK just before 2am as one assault Two of the men were killed daughter was not admitted. business. He resigned after his Marchand, Jr. and Arjun was in progress. on The Bowery, which cuts His sentence also includes a arrest. Gururaj, said the rest of his A homeless man wielding a long A 24-year-old suspect was through the heart of Chinatown $100,000 fine and 500 hours of A total of 52 people have arteries were normal. metal pipe rampaged through in custody but has yet to be and has for decades been known community service. Prosecutors been charged in the scheme, An artery-opening pro- New York City early yesterday charged, the detective said. as New York’s skid row. had pushed for 15 months, the including parents, test proctors, cedure like the one Sanders attacking other homeless people Police recovered a metal pipe The victims were attacked in longest term they have sought college sports officials and had, and placing stents, which who were sleeping, killing four that was still in the suspect’s three different locations near the in the case. others. are tiny scaffolds to keep the and leaving a fifth in critical hands when he was arrested intersection of The Bowery and Huneeus is among few Fifteen parents have pleaded artery open, restores blood flow condition, police said. after fleeing following the East Broadway. One died of blunt parents accused of pursuing guilty, while 19 are contesting the and helps prevent future Chief of Manhattan South attacks. trauma to the head. A second both angles of the scam: Most charges, including “Full House” problems. Detectives Michael Baldassano The chief said he also is man was attacked nearby but either cheated on their chil- actress Lori Loughlin and her The statements from said at a news conference that homeless. “The motive appears survived. He was hospitalised in dren’s college entrance exams fashion designer husband, sanders and his doctors do not the men were attacked at to be right now, just random critical condition. or paid bribes to get them Mossimo Giannulli, who are indicate whether his heart suf- random in the city’s Chinatown attacks; it doesn’t seem any of The other three victims, admitted to elite universities as accused of paying $500,000 to fered any permanent damage, neighbourhood with the object them (the victims) was targeted attacked about a block away, recruited athletes, but not both. get their two daughters into USC or the extent of any. that authorities recovered. by race, age — anything of that also died of head trauma. Prosecutors said Huneeus’ as fake athletes. US government opens California land to oil and gas drilling AP California to oil and gas drilling yesterday to allow oil and gas is part of a Trump administration successfully blocked the Obama Diversity called the effort LOS ANGELES on land that has been off-limits leases on plots that are mostly in goal to make the US energy inde- administration from opening the reckless and says it will continue since 2013. the Central Valley, but also pendent that has been criticised land to drilling criticised the new to fight the government. The BLM The federal government has The Bureau of Land Man- include parts of Central Coast. as a giveaway to industry. development. says additional approval will be opened 725,000 acres in Central agement issued its final decision The plan announced in May Environmentalists who The Center for Biological required for before any drilling. 16 AMERICAS SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 Haiti braces for more upheaval after protest AP Opposition supporters 22-year-old motorcycle driver, PORT-AU-PRINCE called on other said he saw the man next to him countries to withdraw shot, apparently by police, as Haitians braced for more support for President protesters crossed a barrier near upheaval as opposition leaders, the UN office. emboldened by a massive protest Jovenel Moïse, “We are asking everyone in demanding the resignation of blaming him for Haiti’s charge to tell Jovenel to resign,” President Jovenel Moïse, pledged economic and social he said, his shirt stained with to remain on the streets. problems. blood. “The people are Friday marked one of the suffering.” largest demonstrations since the Several protesters held up protests began weeks ago as to rural areas. signs asking the US for help. opposition supporters say they The US, United Nations and “Trump give Haiti one chance” are tired of corruption, bal- other important international read one, while another quoted looning inflation and a shortage players have yet to drop their a tweet by presidential candidate of basic goods. They also called support for Moïse, making it Bernie Sanders. on other countries to withdraw appear unlikely that he will step A third referred to US House Demonstrators run as police open fire during a protest against President Jovenel Moise, outside United support for Moïse, blaming him down, despite protests that have Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who dis- Nation’s main base, in Port-au-Prince, yesterday. for Haiti’s economic and social made gasoline, food and water cussed the crisis with Haitians in problems. scarce in some areas. Miami on Thursday. Some pro- “If they love Jovenel that At least two people were shot testers also held out red cards for government officials suspected Minister Evans Paul, also met “The thing that haunts all of much, then send him somewhere on Friday as police in riot gear Moïse like those used to penalise in the alleged corruption. They earlier this week with the Core this is ... is this going to lead to else,” said Assad Volcy, who blocked the main entrance to the and eject soccer players from a include ally and former President Group, which includes officials the emergence of more author- launched a political party two airport and fired tear gas at the game. Michel Martelly. from the United Nations, US, itarian rule?” he said. years ago but is joining forces crowd, which threw rocks, The opposition has rejected Moïse, who owned a Canada and France to talk about Some protesters questioned with opposition leaders from bottles and Molotov cocktails. Moïse’s call for dialogue and company named in the investi- the political situation. why international leaders had other parties trying to oust Moïse. Early yesterday, police said created a nine-person com- gation, has denied all corruption He has said that he believes not spoken publicly against “We’re going to keep protesting that eight people, including two mission it says would oversee an allegations. He says he will not Moïse has two options: nominate Moïse even as he and his admin- until he resigns or goes to jail.” police officers, were injured by orderly transition of power, with resign. an opposition-backed prime istration face corruption The unrest on Friday came gunfire in protests held Friday in many demanding a more in- Opposition leaders including minister or shorten the length of allegations. after several weeks of protests Haiti’s southern and western depth investigation into cor- attorney André Michel rejected his mandate. “How can they support this in which 17 people have been regions. In addition, two homes ruption allegations which involve the president’s invitation for Laurent Dubois, a Haiti government if it represents eve- reported killed, the economy has were set on fire in Grand Anse the use of funds from a Vene- dialogue. expert and Duke University rything that is wrong?” said been largely paralysed, 2 million and five people arrested in the zuela-subsidized oil “Jovenel Moïse must step professor, said that there is no Israel Voltaire, a 35-year-old children have been unable to go south on charges including pos- programme. down as quickly as possible,” he clear answer on what might attorney. “With us being a dem- to school and badly needed aid session of knives. Critics said Moïse has not said. “The battle will go on.” happen next as the turmoil ocratic country, it’s like we’re has been suspended, especially Carlos Dorestant, a looked into the former top Moïse’s ally, former Prime continues. losing the war.”

Two wounded in Nasa sets first all-female spacewalk after suit flap in Spring El Paso attack AP spacewalks for battery work. The levels at Nasa now that they approximately 300-day mission, women have done them, versus still in hospital CAPE CANAVERAL first is today; Koch will go out don’t tend to dwell on gender. which will set a record for the 213 men, according to Nasa. with Andrew Morgan. “I’m sure that they’ll sit back longest single spaceflight by a Expect more women space- AP The first all-female spacewalk is Koch was supposed to do a and reflect on it, as we all will. woman. walking together on the horizon. EL PASO back on, six months after a suit- spacewalk with another female We will all celebrate that,” “In the past, women haven’t “It turns out that over the next sizing flap led to an embarrassing crewmate in March. But Nasa McArthur said. always been at the table,” Koch couple years, we’re having a lot Two adults who were wounded cancellation. had to scrap the plan just a few Koch and Meir, a marine said during a televised interview of medium suit people fly,” said in an August 3 shooting at an El Nasa announced yesterday days in advance because there biologist who arrived at the earlier this week. “And it’s won- Nasa’s space station programme Paso Walmart that killed 22 that the International Space Sta- wasn’t enough time to get a orbiting lab last week, are both derful to be contributing to the manager, Kirk Shireman. people remain hospitalised. tion’s two women will pair up for second medium-size spacesuit members of Nasa’s Astronaut human spaceflight program at a Koch will serve as the lead The El Paso Times reported a spacewalk later this month. ready. The second medium was Class of 2013, the first and only time when all contributions are spacewalker for today’s that Mario De Alba, from Chi- Astronauts Christina Koch put together on board in June. one with an even split between being accepted, when everyone excursion with Morgan, her US huahua, Mexico, is receiving and the newly arrived Jessica Nasa’s deputy chief astronaut men and women. They’re also has a role, and that can lead, in male crewmate. There are 11 treatment at University Medical Meir will venture out October 21 Megan McArthur told reporters both making their first turn, to increased chance for spacewalks coming up in the Center of El Paso and that an to plug in new, upgraded bat- the all-female spacewalk will be spaceflights. success.” next few months — 10 US and unknown patient remains at teries for the solar power system. a milestone. But she noted that Koch, an electrical engineer, Since the world’s first one Russian. Only one is two Del Sol Medical Center. It will be the fourth of five women are so integrated at all is more than 200 days into an spacewalk in 1965, only 14 women. A family member of De Alba’s told the newspaper he has trouble walking due to his injuries. Canada Tory leader slammed A Del Sol Medical Center spokeswoman said she couldn’t reveal the name of the patient over dual US citizenship who’s there due to privacy AFP in other countries — but Scheer has protections. OTTAWA sparked anger by leaving it so late in the Patrick Crusius, a 21-year- campaign to front up with the public. old from Allen, Texas, was He was supposed to be touting his tough “It’s not a big deal in Canada for indicted last month in the stance on crime but Canadian opposition people to have dual citizenship,” Scheer shooting. According to an arrest leader Andrew Scheer found himself on said. “There’s millions of Canadians who warrant, he told police that he the back foot as his announcement was had one or more parent born in another was targeting Mexicans. Pros- overshadowed by questions over his dual country.” ecutors are seeking the death nationality. Scheer said he decided after becoming penalty. An arraignment The Conservative, who is aiming to Conservative leader in 2017 to renounce hearing is scheduled for unseat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s his US citizenship. He only submitted the Thursday. Liberals in the October 21 election, has paperwork in August, however — just Crusius was arrested been on the defensive since disclosing before the election campaign kicked off. shortly after the shooting and Thursday that he is part-American. Critics have also highlighted what charged with capital murder. As he unveiled plans for a crackdown they see as double-standard: in past elec- Police believe a manifesto on gangs and illegal firearms, his audience tions, Conservatives have attacked leaders with white nationalist and anti- at a Toronto news conference appeared of the New Democratic Party and Liberal immigrant themes, posted on much more interested in his heritage. Party because of dual citizenship. the online message board “Everyone who knows me, or knows Scheer himself in 2005 criticised the Canada’s Progressive Conservative leader Andrew Scheer poses for a picture in 8chan shortly before the attack, my family, knows that my father was born dual French-Canadian nationality of Can- Halifax, Nova Scotia. was written by Crusius; it cites in the United States. I’ve been open with ada’s former governor general Michaelle the year’s earlier Christchurch that. And so that’s that,” Scheer said. Jean. million,” said Trudeau, who was on his own played up the controversy to attack mosque shootings and a right- But that, apparently, is far from that. “It should not disqualify you, but you campaign stop in Quebec City. “Andrew Scheer’s plan to address rising gun vio- wing conspiracy theory known In cosmopolitan Canada, it is no must be honest when you’re looking to Scheer should tell the whole truth.” lence, accusing him of wanting to bring as the Great Replacement as impediment to high office to have roots become prime minister of a country of 37 The Liberal campaign, meanwhile, in “American-style gun laws for Canada.” motivation for the attack. National Geographic journalist injured in shootout Warren dismisses top staffer

REUTERS It said the journalist was for inappropriate behaviour MEXICO CITY taken to a local hospital for AP campaign determined that his treatment and that the rest of the WASHINGTON reported conduct was “incon- A National Geographic journalist team were being protected by sistent” with its values. was shot in the leg in Mexico late the Attorney-General’s office. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential Word of the dismissal was Friday while interviewing an According to the statement campaign has dismissed its first reported by Politico. alleged drug dealer, who was the address where the interview national organizing director In a statement to Politico, killed when four armed men took place had previously been following “multiple complaints” McDaniel said he “would never stormed in on the interview, searched by authorities in con- of inappropriate behaviour. intentionally engage in any local prosecutors said. nection with the killing of two Spokeswoman Kristen behavior inconsistent with the The journalist was part of members of a criminal group Orthman said the campaign campaign or my own values” team of four from the interna- there. received complaints about Rich and he wished his former col- tional magazine who were It added that Friday’s McDaniel over the past two leagues well. recording the interview when the incident was under investigation weeks and retained outside McDaniel worked on Hillary shootout occurred, according to “to find those responsible.” It did counsel to conduct an Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid a statement from Attorney-Gen- not name the journalists or the A forensic technician inspecting at a crime scene, in Ciudad Juarez, investigation. and Doug Jones’ successful eral’s office of Chihuahua state. alleged drug dealer. Mexico, yesterday. McDaniel was fired after the Senate run in Alabama in 2017. 20 MORNING BREAK SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019

PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 04. 12 AM Strong Qatar-Sri Lanka ties expanding further: Envoy SHOROOK 05. 28 AM Several bilateral some cases on humanitarian agreements were grounds and of those who ZUHR 11. 22 AM MAGHRIB 05. 18 PM signed between were unable to contest their ASR 02.44 PM ISHA 06. 48 PM Qatar and Sri Lanka cases due to weak articulation or communication. If they get during the visit of deported back to Sri Lanka, it WEATHER TODAY Amir H H Sheikh will reduce the burden on Tamim bin Hamad Al prison authorities,” he added. Thani to Colombo in Athulathmudali also emphasised the importance of 2015 and Sri Lankan developing the Stafford Sri President Maithripala Lankan School Doha which is Sirisena’s visit to under the patronage of the Embassy. Doha in 2017. The “I have a legal, ethical and high-level bilateral moral responsibility towards visits have cemented the school. Unfortunately, the the growing bilateral school facility is not capable of proving adequate space and relations between comfortable environment for the two countries. 1500 students,” he said. “Though initial steps have been taken to build a school FAZEENA SALEEM facility, it requires more time THE PENINSULA and funds to complete the building. Therefore, I have The strong relations between appealed to the Qatari officials Kithsiri Athulathmudali, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, during an interview with Qatar and Sri Lanka in several in assisting the school by way The Peninsula. PICS: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA areas have further expanded of providing a new or used in the recent years and both school building,” he added. the countries share over four He also gave the example overseas opened in Colombo, consular services for the Sri According to the Ambas- decades of diplomatic ties, said of a large number of Sri capital of Sri Lanka, in October Lankan expatriates and plans sador, students at the school o o Kithsiri Athulathmudali, the Lankans working for a ten 2018. are also underway to introduce have the potential and already 29 C 37 C newly-appointed Sri Lankan hectare nursery which grows This step comes within the e-services. demonstrated the ability to Minimum Maximum Ambassador to Doha. flowers in the middle of the framework of the expatriate “The Embassy of Sri Lanka produce the best in class stu- Sri Lanka aims at building desert in Qatar. workers’ recruitment strategy in Qatar is committed to pro- dents every day and many Relatively hot daytime with slight dust at upon its strong ties with Qatar Tourism is another of Qatar that simplifies viding all assistance and steps have been taken to times and some clouds, relatively humid in several areas including important sector in which Sri employment visa procedures support for the betterment of further improve the academic by night. tourism, health, agriculture Lanka is seeking to expand the and protects the rights of all Sri Lankans living here and non-academic standards.

and energy. “We have done potential. “Sri Lanka is just five parties involved in the process. according to all applicable “We aim to make it a truly

HIGH TIDE 11:34 – 00:00 LOW TIDE 03:50 – 00:00 many important things hours away from here, which Over 130,000 Sri Lankans rules and regulations and international school with best Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department together with Qatar since the means just a five-hour dis- work and live in Qatar, making guidelines in Sri Lanka and teaching and learning prac- establishment of our bilateral tance from enjoying beautiful the fifth largest expatriate pop- also subjected to the law of tices. We aspire to see our relations in 1976. We have beaches, nature and roughly ulation in Qatar. host country,” he added. students enter world been good friends of Qatari 1,000 years old history. And it “It comes with tremendous Athulathmudali has visited renowned universities like people and the government, is a most cost-effective tourist responsibility and it demands the prison facility twice and Harvard, Cambridge and which makes much easier to destination in South Asia as large number of services from met with the Sri Lankan MIT,” he said. work here and feel at home,” well. We are looking into all the Embassy. I see my respon- inmates to understand reasons Athulathmudali — an Athulathmudali told The methods to promote Sri sibilities as a mayor’s job in a behind their imprisonment. entrepreneur-turned-dip- Peninsula in an exclusive Lanka as a tourism desti- small city. The Embassy and “Everyone should respect lomat — has a strong base of interview. nation among the Qataris myself have the responsibility the laws of the host country. knowledge and experience in Several bilateral agree- and the expatriates,” said to address issues related to Those who have violated the different areas including an ments were signed between Athulathmudali. work, labour, law enforcement law obviously have to pay the abiding interest in aviation, Qatar and Sri Lanka during the Health and energy sectors issues and social welfare of Sri price. When I visited the with a pilot’s license. visit of Amir H H Sheikh are the other areas in which Lankan expatriate com- prison, I found that some of Taking the legacy forward Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Sri Lanka seeks to promote munity,” he said. Athulath- them were unable to articulate he has volunteered to teach a (2015) to Colombo and Sri bilateral ties and cooperation. mudali said that the Embassy their cases especially due to class every three weeks at the Lankan President Maithripala The first Qatar Visa Centre is keen in improving the the language barrier,” the Stafford Sri Lankan School Sirisena’s visit to Doha in 2017. Ambassador said. Doha to help students learn the The high-level bilateral visits “I am looking into possi- skills to become world-class have cemented the growing bilities of filing appeals in achievers in every discipline. bilateral relations between the two countries. “Qatar has tremendous We have been good friends of Qatari people and opportunities which can the government, which makes much easier to work benefit both countries,” said here and feel at home.” Athulathmudali. He also high- lighted that Sri Lanka has a large potential to support Over 130,000 Sri Lankans work and live in Qatar, Qatar becoming self-sufficient making the fifth largest expatriate population in the in food production. “Agri- country. “It comes with tremendous responsibility culture is the most important and it demands large number of services from the sector of the Sri Lankan economy, we have wide expe- Embassy. I see my responsibilities as a mayor’s job rience which can be shared in a small city.” with Qatar,” he said. Six elephants drown after slipping off waterfall in Thai park Thai cave film makes world

AFP premiere at Busan festival BANGKOK AFP achieved, against the odds,” said Six wild elephants drowned after BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA Warny. slipping off a waterfall in “Physically, I was back at northeast Thailand, authorities The first movie centred around work on Tuesday after I said yesterday, with two others the cave rescue of 12 Thai returned on Sunday. But it took saved after they became schoolboy footballers and their six months to come to terms stranded while apparently trying coach made its world premiere with it and I worked through a to rescue one of those that fell yesterday and there was one lot of it during filming too.” into the current. man in the audience for whom Directed by Irish-Thai film- Officials in the northeastern the experience proved as maker Tom Waller, the film is Khao Yai national park were thrilling as it was nerve- the first in what is expected to alerted to elephants “crying” for shredding. be a rollout of big- and small- help at 3am, the Thai “You can’t help but re-live screen treatments of the story Department of National Parks, the tension and the fear we were that gripped the world for the 18 Wildlife and Plant Conservation feeling, but also there was that days the group was trapped said in a statement. sense of excitement and relief underground. Hours later they found six when it was all over,” rescuer Warny had only just gone bodies at the bottom of the Jim Warny said. back to Ireland, to his partner gushing Haew Narok (“Hell’s The Ireland-based Belgian and his day job as an electrician, Abyss”) waterfall. was among the crew of interna- when the calls started coming Two of the elephants had tional cave rescue divers who from filmmakers, TV producers apparently attempted to save plucked the “Wild Boars” and and journalists. one of those that fell, but they their coach from the Tham “I’d returned home after found themselves trapped on a Luang Nang Non caves last year completing the rescue and the Two elephants (one behind the other) trapped on a small cliff at a waterfall at Khao Yai National Park thin, slippery sliver of rock above and he has travelled to the 24th pressure suddenly changed,” he in central Thailand as rescuers work to save them. Officials said both were rescued. the churning waters. Busan International Film Fes- said. “It was almost like more Video showed another of the tival for the world premiere of pressure than the actual event. hulking animals struggling des- the forest. They later said the two but there was heavy rain there only a few thousand. Deforest- the fittingly titled “The Cave”. But it’s worked out OK in the perately to get back up to where had been rescued but were last night,” he said. ation has pushed the wild pop- Warny plays himself in the end.” Waller’s film puts its focus the pair stood. extremely distressed. The waterfall was closed to ulation into closer contact with film and said the experience — more on the rescue effort than Park officials tossed food Parks department spokes- tourists as the rescue took place. humans in recent decades and his first in film — had been ther- on the kids and the teacher who laced with nutritional supple- person Sompoch Maneerat said Elephants are Thailand’s away from their natural habitats. apeutic. “For me it’s not about were trapped — more by ments in an attempt to boost it was unclear what caused the national animal and live in the There are around 300 wild Ele- making a profit it’s been about necessity than design after those their energy and give them the accident. “No one knows for sure wild in parts of the country, but phants in the park, which covers inspiring other people to show rescued signed deals tying them strength to climb back up into the real cause of why they fell, their numbers have dwindled to more than 2,000 square km. that great things can be to a Netflix series in the works.