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Vatican envoy faces Jordan links sexual assault claim deadly blasts to Paris militant cell Amman he Vatican’s ambassador Tto France is under inves- Firm like a wall tigation for sexual assault. ordan said yesterday that Luigi Ventura, 74, alleged- Jtwo deadly explosions ly molested a junior official Trump declares national emergency to build US-Mexico border wall which rocked the Salt region at a mayoral address to dip- northwest of the capital Am- lomats at Paris town hall on man were apparently linked 17 January. Trump made no to a militant cell. The city mayor’s office • A security source had filed a complaint on 24 Jan- mention of the bill in previously told AFP that old uary and a judicial investi- rambling comments to 5.7 mines were behind Thurs- gation opened the next day. the media in the White billion American dollars day’s blasts which killed a Archbishop Ventura has House’s Rose Garden. was the money demanded farmer and three members served as ambassador for 10 by Trump from Congress of the security forces. years. The allegations come to build the wall along the amid a wave of sexual abuse The funding bill Mexico border. accusations in the clergy. represents• a legislative defeat for him since Analysis found the it contains no money blasts were caused by Joint declaration viding his fellow Republicans, homemade explosives for his proposed wall. many of whom expressed grave issued reservations on Friday about the buried in the ground Warsaw Washington president’s action. matching the type used Fifteen Democrats in the Re- by a terrorist cell in Al he foreign ministers of resident Donald Trump publican-controlled Senate in- Fuhais last August. Tthe Kingdom of Saudi yesterday declared a na- Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House. troduced legislation on Thurs- JUMANA GHNEIMAT Arabia, the United Arab Ptional emergency in a bid day to prevent Trump from Emirates, the United King- to fund his promised wall at the closed on Saturday. invoking emergency powers to But analysis of the site dom and the United States US-Mexico border without con- The funding bill represents a transfer funds to his wall from found the blasts were caused of America met in Warsaw gressional approval, an action legislative defeat for him since it accounts Congress has already by “homemade explosives yesterday to discuss the sit- Democrats vowed to challenge as contains no money for his pro- The president’s actions committed to other projects. buried in the ground match- uation in Yemen. a violation of the US Constitution. posed wall - the focus of weeks clearly violate the Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic ing the type used by a ter- In their statement follow- The Republican president’s of conflict between him and Congress’s exclusive speaker of the House of Repre- rorist cell in Al Fuhais” last ing the meeting, the ministers move to circumvent Congress Democrats in Congress. sentatives, and top Senate Dem- August, government spokes- reiterated their commitment represented an escalation in his Trump made no mention of power of the purse, ocrat Chuck Schumer swiftly re- woman Jumana Ghneimat to a comprehensive politi- efforts to make good on a 2016 the bill in rambling comments to which our founders sponded to Trump’s declaration. said. She was referring to an cal solution to the conflict in presidential campaign pledge the media in the White House’s enshrined in the “The president’s actions August 11 bomb attack on a Yemen and their endorsement to build a wall to halt the flow Rose Garden. Constitution. clearly violate the Congress’s security patrol in the nearby of the agreements reached in into the country of illegal immi- He had demanded that Con- NANCY PELOSI exclusive power of the purse, town of Al Fuhais that killed a Sweden by the Yemeni parties grants, whom Trump says bring gress provide him with $5.7 bil- which our founders enshrined police sergeant and wounded in December 2018. crime and drugs. lion in wall funding as part of By reorienting his quest for in the Constitution,” they said in six others. He also signed a bipartisan legislation to fund the agencies. wall funding towards a legal- a statement. The Salt region was the government spending bill on That triggered a historic, 35- ly uncertain strategy based on “The Congress will defend scene of heavy clashes be- Friday that would prevent an- day December-January govern- declaring a national emergen- our constitutional authorities tween gunmen and security other partial government shut- ment shutdown that hurt the US cy, Trump risks plunging into in the Congress, in the courts, forces after the attack which down by funding several agen- economy and his opinion poll a lengthy legislative and legal and in the public, using every targeted a security patrol at a cies that otherwise would have numbers. battle with Democrats and di- remedy available.” music festival. DON’T MISS IT INCREDIBLY RARE Saudi deplores 02 EU for ‘high risk’ list inclusion Iraqi mom gives birth to six girls, one boy Baghdad along with her six girls and Learning they had septup- Dar Kulaib rioters’ one son, are perfectly healthy. lets on the way sparked inter- 03 jail sentences new mother is in good The children’s father Youssef national headlines that would cut on plea health after having Fadl said he and his wife had chart the children’s every A seven babies in a single not planned to expand their move. natural birth, with all the chil- family and now have ten Among the donations, they National Action dren reportedly doing well. youngsters to look after. received a 5,500 square foot Charter heralded The 25-year-old - who has The world’s first set of sur- home, a van, a year’s worth of a new era in not been named - gave birth at viving septuplets were born to Kraft’s macaroni and cheese, 04 a hospital in the Diyali Prov- Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey nappies for the first two years Bahrain: Justice ince of eastern Iraq in what is in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1997. and full college scholarships Minister believed to be the first septup- The couple famously de - for any state university in let case in the Middle-Eastern clined selective reduction after Iowa. country. learning they were pregnant During the early months, the A spokesman for the local with seven children following septuplets drank 42 bottles a health department released a fertility treatment, saying it day and went through 52 di - statement saying the mother, The seven newborns, six girls and one boy, are said to be in good health. was ‘in God’s hands’. apers. 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Expat dies of Saudi deplores EU for cardiac arrest ‘high risk’ list inclusion Riyadh reaffirms its commitment towards the joint fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

Riyadh posed revised list of “high risk” Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS mendations.” serve the continuous efforts and Madhu Roshan countries on money laundering and co-chair, with United States “The FATF report shows that initiatives taken by the Kingdom audi Arabia’s commitment and the financing of terrorism and Italy, of the CIFG (the counter the Kingdom’s anti-Money at the local, regional and interna- TDT | Manama to fighting money launder- released on February 13, 2019 ISIS financing working group ) - Laundering and Combating the tional levels in the fight against Sing and terrorism financing that includes Saudi Arabia de- has implemented over the years Financing of Terrorism (AML/ terrorism-financing, and money 34-year-old expatri- is a strategic priority for the King- spite several measures of rein- important laws and procedures CFT) preventive measures are laundering. A ate died yesterday dom, Finance Minister Moham- forcement of its legal framework, with the aim of fighting Money strong and well established. The “Saudi Arabia will continue to after suffering a cardiac med Al Jadaan said yesterday. which has led to increased co-op- Laundering and Terrorism Fi- Kingdom has furthermore an es- communicate with the Commis- arrest. “We will continue to devel- eration with its counterparts. nancing and mitigating associ- tablished legal framework and sion and looks forward to a con- The deceased was iden- op and enhance our regulatory “The Kingdom reaffirms that ated risks. co-ordination process for imple- structive dialogue with its part- tified as Indian national framework to achieve this goal. it is strongly committed to the In addition, the Mutual Eval- menting UN targeted financial ners in the European Union to Madhu Roshan, who hailed We note the proposed revised list common fight against money uation Report on Saudi Arabia, sanctions on terrorism without contribute to strengthening and from Palakkad district of is subject to approval of both the laundering and terrorism financ- published by the Financial Action delay.” supporting the means of coun- Kerala state. European Parliament and Coun- ing, a commitment that it shares Task Force (FATF) in September Mr Al Jadaan called on “the tering money laundering and ter- A resident in the King- cil of Ministers,” he said. with its international partners 2018, commended Saudi Arabia European Commission officials rorism at the international and dom for the past eight years, “Saudi Arabia notes with regret and allies. on the level of its technical com- and members of the European regional levels,” he was quoted Mr Madhu was working as a the European Commission pro- “Saudi Arabia - a member of the pliance with the FATF’s recom- Parliament to visit Riyadh and ob- by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). technician with Elite Hospi- tality Group. His immediate survivors include wife and two-and- a-half years old daughter.

Quack who ran clinic in Manama arrested Expat’s body to be TDT | Manama medical clinic at one of the apart- rested by a team comprising a Health Services. Interior Ministry said. flown back home n expatriate cleaning ments in Manama, the Interior squad from Hoora Police and “The man was running the Many medicines and related TDT | Manama worker was arrested Ministry said. another from the National Or- clinic without obtaining the equipment were seized from the yesterday for running a The 28-year-old man was ar- ganisation for Occupational and required medical licence,” the illegal clinic, sources said. he mortal remains of A TIndian expatriate Ram Pratap Singh, who committed suicide two days ago, will be flown by Air India flight to Lucknow today at 11 pm. Those who wish to pay homage can reach Sal - maniya Mortuary, where the body will be kept un - til 4pm, according to rel- CORAL TRAINING CENTER atives and friends of the Language Skills, Commercial & Administrative deceased. Many medicines and injection syringes were seized from the apartment. Training Center VAT TRAINING / SALES AND MARKETING / ACCOUNTING & MANAGEMENT/LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/ RETAIL MANAGEMENT & MERCHANDISING/OFFICE MANAGEMENT & SECRETARIAL PRACTICE/IELTS/OET Hublot’s latest watch collections displayed TDT | Manama its facets. With the energizing, lumi- ublot has brought its nous and brilliant Spirit of Geneva Days Road- Big Bang Yellow Sapphire, the Hshow to Bahrain for brand takes a new step in its the fourth consecutive year, to colorimetric quest, marking a present its first novelties for world first by inviting the radi- 2019 celebrating the “Art of Fu- ance of the sun into its sapphire sion” with innovative materials watches. Limited to 100 pieces, in various shapes and colours. the watch takes you a little bit David Tedeschi, Regional Di- closer to the sun. rector Hublot Latin America Commenting on the event, and Caribbean, Middle East Dr Abdul Qassim Shirazi said: and Africa, and Dr Abdul Qas- “We are glad to be hosting in sim Shirazi, Managing Director Manama again, the highly-an- of Bahrain Jewellery Centre, ticipated yearly Hublot Road- presented the new collection show. The novelties’ new com- to Hublotistas and press mem- binations of materials, colours bers, and introduced the new and shapes are a unique treat Classic Fusion Bahrain Edition, for our Hublot fans and new an exclusive Titanium watch enthusiasts alike.” featuring the Bahrain emblem edition of 200 pieces, is vibrant Tourbillon Orlinski carves out a The Geneva Days 2019 Nov- on the top of the cover and dif- with Hublot’s patented red ce- creation that is as sculptural as elties Roadshow’s travels to Ku- ferent iconic forts inside the ramic, in the colour of life and it is free. Its wide, three-dimen- wait next, and its last stop will cover which shields the red passion, evoking Richard Orlin- sional slanted case in sapphire, be in Beirut. This year is a cel- dial. ski’s first Born Wild Crocodile King Gold or black ceramic ebration of The Art of Fusion in “We are happy to be back sculpture. unveils structured mechanics, materials, and promises more in Bahrain to share our latest The new Classic Fusion displaying modernity in all of innovation and world-firsts. watches with members of the press and with our collectors whom we are confident ap - preciate our novelties. We are also proud to present the new Classic Fusion Bahrain Edi - tion which celebrates Bahrain through its colour and images,” 22nd February 2019 said David Tedeschi. The stars of the collection are the new Classic Fusion Orlinski pieces: the Classic Fusion Aer- ofusion Chronograph Orlinski Red Magic, released in a limited SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 03

Man attempts to trap aunt in drugs case TDT | Manama

25-year-old Bahraini Dar Kulaib rioters’ jail Aman made an unsuccess- ful attempt to escape from charges after he was arrested red-handed at the Bahrain International Airport carrying 1,700 narcotic pills. He told the investigators that his aunt was suffering from a serious disease and sentences cut on plea had asked him to bring these tablets for her. The accused, who came Five convicts took part in 12 riots, say prosecutors from Iran, was arrested and is being tried before the High The defendants were earlier tyres were set on fire,” the police items. He gave us BD150,” the Criminal Court for bid to Investigations were given sentences between three officer who led investigations first defendant revealed to pros- smuggle banned drugs into • and five years. However, upon into the case told prosecutors. ecutors. the Kingdom. carried out to identify appeal, their sentences were My probe has “My probe has concluded that “I bought the car, and an un- Not changing his state- the green car’s owner, reduced to three years in pris- concluded that five five men were using the vehi- known man passed me message ment, he told judges on and they resulted in on for three defendants while men were using cle to carry out riots across the over delivering tyres to other Thursday that his aunt re- his arrest along with the remaining two received two the vehicle to carry Kingdom,” he said. rioters. quested him to bring the pills years in jail. out riots across the The owner of the car was al- “I did it with the help of the because she was sick and she four other men. The convicted men are said ready jailed in connection with four defendants until mid-April needed them. to have participated in 12 riots Kingdom. a security case and he was re- as some problems erupted be- “The price of these tablets TDT | Manama including the one at Dar Kulaib. INVESTIGATING OFFICER leased in February 2018 only to tween me and the one who gave is cheaper in Iran and as soon They were traced after the return back to resume his illicit us the money to buy the car. as she knew that I was going he High Appeals Court police found the presence of a activities. “Therefore, I decided to get to visit Iran, she requested has commuted the sen- green car at all 12 rioting scenes, with four other men. “I was released in February out of this. I went to the police me to bring the pills for her,” Ttences issued against five according to Prosecutors. “We could see the green car at 2018, and I met the second de- to report this, but they told me the 25-year-old told judges. defendants convicted of burning Investigations were carried all rioting scenes and this raised fendant. An unknown man re- that I was wanted,” he added. However, judges ordered tyres in Dar Kulaib with an aim out to identify its owner, and our suspicions. The last one was quested us to buy an old car to The other four men were ar- him to be detained for anoth- to cause law and order situation. they resulted in his arrest along in Dar Kulaib, where several be used for transporting rioting rested later. er 15 days, pending his trial. Man stabs neighbour Crossdresser jailed after dispute for two years over parking spot mote his sexual services. months of imprisonment. The man admitted The details of the case The defendant also told the different parts of his body by the • showed that a Bahraini man interrogators that after he was attacker, who used a knife. that he regularly had had lodged a complaint against released he decided to undergo Mr Khamis said the sexual intercourse with victim• was stabbed The victim was rushed to the his neighbour, claiming that he several plastic surgeries to en- The victim was stabbed hospital where he was kept un- clients for amounts sits next to their house every large certain parts of his body multiple times in multiple times in der medical observation and was ranging between day to attract men of different to “look more like a woman”. different parts of his different parts of his also examined by the coroner. BD100-BD1,000. nationalities to have sexual in- The man admitted that he body by the attacker, “According to investigations tercourse with him in return regularly had sexual inter - body by the attacker, and witnesses’ statements, the of money. course with clients for amounts who used a knife. who used a knife. injuries sustained by the victim He also claimed Police investigations proved ranging between BD100- PROSECUTOR were caused by stabbing. The that• he had ceased that the defendant promoted BD1,000. TDT | Manama fight erupted over a previous dis- such practices such forbidden practices using He also claimed that he had to sources. pute between them with regard an Instagram account, where ceased such practices recent- dispute between two Muharraq Governorate Pros- to a parking spot in the area,” the recently and sought he apparently posted indecent ly and sought medical assis - neighbours over a parking ecution Chief Hussain Khamis official said. medical assistance. footage of himself and other tance. Aspace in Galali escalated confirmed in a statement yester- He added that the prosecution pornographic content to lure The Public Prosecution had into a fight with one stabbing the day that the Public Prosecution has taken urgent procedures to TDT | Manama “customers” of different na- accused the defendant last year other. has initiated its investigations refer the suspect to the court, tionalities. He was subsequent- of publicly inciting and com- The victim was seriously in- into the incident and ordered to commenting that “the incident he Lower Criminal ly arrested. mitting immoral activities, in jured in the attack while the detain the attacker for a week, is considered as unjustified vio- Court yesterday sen- In the interrogation, the de- addition to partially depending accused has been arrested by while further probe is under- lence that violates the principle of Ttenced a crossdresser fendant confessed that he was on prostitution to make a living, police. taken. good neighbourliness, the basics for committing immoral acts, earlier convicted in a similar misusing the means of tele - Many in the locality wit - Mr Khamis said the victim of social peace in the Kingdom of practising prostitution and immoral case that occurred in communication and disturbing nessed the incident, according was stabbed multiple times in Bahrain and safe coexistence”. misusing social media to pro- 2014 and was sentenced to six others.

Young poet showcases proficiency ‘in the language of heart’ TDT | Manama Raw thoughts and words have come from deep within a child’s heart and or poet Hridam Saha, nature mind. Then the transition as a child still stirs wonders in all of its It’s not a 40 year old grow to an adolescent. The unmasked Fsplendour. In “Blossoms” (pub- trying to capture the experience which has hardly been ex- lished by AuthorHouse UK), Hridam’s imagination of a four plored before. debut poetry collection, the poet ex- years old. Raw thoughts “I consider myself a person who’s not plores and celebrates the maturity and words have come very patient. I have always wished for of his writing and ability to express a world where I could keep on talking himself — exemplifying the miracle of from deep within a and where my friends would keep on a bud blooming into a beautiful flower. child’s heart and mind. listening. But just as Voldemort could Fourteen-year-old Hridam also HRIDAM never kill Harry Potter, I know that my writes of current social and politi - wish will never come true. cal issues, hoping to make a positive “Therefore finding Anne Frank’s impact. with young readers and remind older words “paper has more patience than The book is divided into three sec- readers of their own childhood and people” somewhat to my taste led me tions: “The Undisguised,” which fea- development. to begin expressing my thoughts in the tures poems that show the beauty with- “The book articulates how a growing form of art and poetry. I may be only in the bud; “The Blossoms,” which child sees the world around him. The fourteen, studying in New Millenni- explores the beauty in flowers just words and thoughts change as the child um School, Bahrain, but I am ready to before they bloom; and “The Bridge,” grows to an adolescent,” he says. take on the world with my topsy-turvy which captures the transition. “It’s not a 40 year old trying to cap- Blossoms has been published by thoughts until people are ready to lis- Hridam hopes the book will resonate Hridam is a student at the New Millennium School. ture the imagination of a four years old. AuthorHouse UK. ten,” the young author added. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 04 National Action Charter heralded a new era in Bahrain: Justice Minister The Charter ushered in a new era of wide-ranging developments in almost all spheres, says Shaikh Khalid

The minister extended• heartfelt congratulations to HM the King, HRH Premier and HRH Crown Prince on the 18th anniversary of NAC endorsement.

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ustice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Shai- Jkh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the 18th anniversary of the National Action Charter (NAC). He also extended congratulations on this occasion to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty, HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince being briefed about an art work presented to His Majesty by Derasat board of trustees chairman Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy the historical annals of modern ness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Project, which emanated from Premier and to the loyal people Bahrain,” he said, describing the Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Depu- NAC, had ushered in a new phase of Bahrain. charter as a source of inspiration ty Supreme Commander and First of development and progress for He hailed the milestone, which to bolster the Kingdom’s develop- Deputy Premier, for their interest all Bahrainis. was launched eighteen years ment and prosperity. The National Action in the youth and sports movement The minister also lauded the ago, ushering in a new era of Separately, Youth and Sports Charter represented a in the Kingdom, which motivated role played by the SCYS First Dep- wide-ranging legislative, econom- Affairs Minister, Ayman Tawfiq defining moment and Bahraini athletes to attain major uty Chairman and President of ic, legal, social and intellectual Al Moayyad, expressed pride in a bright and shining accomplishments. the Bahrain Athletics Associa- developments. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa mark in the historical The minister extended heartfelt tion (BAA), HH Shaikh Khalid bin He paid tribute to HM the King, Al Khalifa’s patronage and attend- annals of modern congratulations to HM the King, Hamad Al Khalifa in the King- who laid the foundations for a ance of the “Charter of Gold” fes- Bahrain. HRH Premier and HRH Crown dom’s milestone youth achieve- model of democratic and modern- tivity, held at the National Action Prince on the 18th anniversary of ments. isation momentum, in the frame- Charter Monument, marking the SHAIKH KHALID NAC endorsement. Mr Al Moayyad expressed deep work of the rule of the law and 18th anniversary of the National In a statement, the minister said pride in the multiple achieve- sovereign institutions. Action Charter (NAC) endorse- nis who had attained landmark Mr Al Moayyad also paid tribute that NAC represented HM King ments attained by Bahrain during “The National Action Charter ment. achievements at various interna- to His Royal Highness Prime Min- Hamad’s forward-looking vision HM King Hamad’s prosperous era represented a defining moment The minister also praised HM tional gatherings, during the same ister Prince Khalifa bin Salman on building modern Bahrain, not- in various fields, including the and a bright and shining mark in the King’s honouring of Bahrai- ceremony. Al Khalifa, and His Royal High- ing that HM the King’s Reform youth and sports.

Charter has ‘empowered Bahraini women to make huge differences’ Shura Council

participate in public affairs and by HM the King and Her Royal launches NAC Bahraini women political rights including suffrage Highness Princess Sabeeka bint contest • and the right to contest as pre- Ibrahim, Wife of HM the King and have proven their scribed by law. President of the Supreme Council aptitudes and their “That was the wonderful state- for Women, has helped Bahraini Manama leadership characters ment that women had been for women to overcome challeng- on numerous occasions decades looking forward to hear- es and be successful leaders and he Shura Council has and throughout the ing since it meant that they now decision makers in state insti- unveiled a contest as had the right to vote and run in tutions or private companies or Tpart of the festivities years, earning praise parliamentary and municipal businesses. marking the 18th anniver- and compliments elections. Bahraini women have proven sary of the National Action as trailblazers “Bahraini women are highly their aptitudes and their leader- Charter. educated. The National Action ship characters on numerous oc- “The contest was and achievers. Charter gave them the chance to casions and throughout the years, launched on Instagram (@ be true trailblazers and to be well Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al Khalifa made history by becoming the first Bahraini earning praise and compliments shurabahrain in a bid to female fighter pilot. Manama represented in major professions. as trailblazers and achievers. engage the community and “Their status was now more Dr Albalooshi was awarded Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Thanks go mainly to the Su- foster the values of democ- n editorial published by elevated and their positions more the Bahrain Medal (First Class) the Prime Minister, has recently preme Council for Women, set racy and patriotic belong- the Bahrain News Agency advanced, both locally and inter- by His Majesty King Hamad in praised the role of the Represent- up soon after the launch of wide ing,” said Shura Council A(BNA) has highlighted the nationally.” 2011. Forbes magazine named her atives Council chaired by Fawzia reforms by HM King Hamad to Secretary-General Osama role of National Action Charter in Shaikha Haya bint Rashid Al fourth most influential woman in in the progress of Bahrain. help lay strategies and plans to Ahmed Al Asfoor. contributing towards the overall Khalifa made history by becoming a Middle East government in 2014. Ahdeya Ahmed made histo- protect the rights of women while He paid tribute to His growth of the Kingdom as well as Bahrain’s first female ambassador Mona Jassim Al Kuwari made ry after she was elected the first advancing their status in institu- Majesty King Hamad bin improving the status of Bahraini to France (1999-2004) and the history by becoming Bahrain’s woman president of Bahrain tions and companies, the editorial Isa Al Khalifa who initiated women. first Arab woman to preside the first female judge after her ap- Journalists Association. pointed out. the National Action Char- The Charter, an outstanding UN General Assembly. The 61st pointment in 2006. Ahdeya had already made Bah- The Council has signed agree- ter which was endorsed by social, political and economic general assembly in 2006. Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al raini women proud by becoming ments with government entities the people of Bahrain by a contract among Bahrainis, was Nada Haffadh became Bah- Khalifa is the first female fighter the deputy editor-in-chief of The and instituted awards to boost the sweeping majority of the approved by 98.4 per cent in a rain’s first female minister after pilot. She also made history by be- Daily Tribune. She was also a for- conditions of women and activate votes. national referendum in 2001. she was appointed Minister of coming the first Bahraini woman mer government spokesperson their roles as partners and leaders He urged the public wish- Never has such a document Health in 2004. to graduate from the Royal Mili- and a former spokesperson for the in the nation-building process. ing to take part in the com- influenced the progress of a na- Dr Fatima Albalooshi became tary Academy Sandhurst. Bahrain Human Rights Watch. “Bahrain, as a remarkably vi- petition to visit the Shura tion as much as it did in Bahrain, Bahrain’s Minister of Social De- Maria Anton Khoury was ap- Bahraini women have been brant nation and an advanced Council portal and get up- launching sweeping reforms, el- velopment in 2005. pointed in 2017 the first Bahraini at the forefront of national and state, knows also how to express date about details and reg- evating the status of the country She kept the portfolio until woman to head the National In- international achievements for gratitude and share successes. ulations of the contest. and promising a bright future for 2014, becoming the Kingdom’s stitution for Human Rights, Bah- decades, and the National Action “Thus, Bahraini women who The competition consists all, the editorial said. longest-serving female minister, rain’s main rights society. Charter gave them a powerful im- by now have built a reputation of best photo, best film, best “The Charter stipulated the and the first minister to oversee Fawzia Zainal was elected first petus that allowed them to make of courage, ingenuity, vision and design and best animation. people’s right to participation in three portfolios – Social Develop- woman Speaker of Bahrain’s par- huge leaps forward. achievement and become incred- The Shura Council Gener- public affairs: Citizens, men and ment, Health and Human Rights liament in 2018. The vision for the advanced ible role models, are celebrated al Secretariat has allocated women alike, have the right to - simultaneously. His Royal Highness Prince status of women, championed with great fanfare on December 1.” BD400 for the winners.

05 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 world India pledges ‘heavy price’ after deadly Kashmir attack India withdraws Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan

Local media reported that• the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed Islamist group claimed responsibility

Finance minister, promised• to isolate Pakistan in the international community

United States condemned• the attack in “the strongest terms”

India’s foreign Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel hold candles and pay tribute to their colleagues in Hyderabad Rajmati Devi (C) mours her son, slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) ministry• summoned trooper Ramesh Yadav, in a village some kms from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh Pakistan’s envoy to lodge a complaint Who are Jaish-e-Mohammad? AFP | New Delhi, India tarted by cleric Masood Azhar in 2000, the Sgroup has been blamed for attacks on Indian soil in the past, including one in 2001 on the par- ndia and Pakistan’s ties liament in Delhi which took India and Pakistan risked taking a dangerous to the brink of war. Inew turn yesterday as New Most recently, the group was blamed for at- Delhi accused Islamabad of har- tacking an Indian air force base in 2016 near the bouring militants behind one of border in Punjab state. Seven Indian security the deadliest attacks in three personnel and six militants were killed. decades of bloodshed in Kash- India, the UK, US and UN have all designated it mir. I want to tell the I’m deeply disturbed a “terrorist” organisation and it has been banned At least 41 paramilitary troops terrorist groups by the cowardly in Pakistan since 2002. were killed on Thursday as ex- and their masters attack on a #CRPF But Masood Azhar remains at large and is plosives packed in a van ripped that they have convoy in J&K in reportedly based in Bahawalpur in Pakistan’s through a convoy bringing 2,500 committed a big which many of our Punjab province. India has demanded his ex- troopers back from leave not tradition but Islamabad has refused, citing a far from the main city Srinagar, mistake. They have brave CRPF men lack of proof. police said. to pay a heavy price. have been martyred He was arrested in Srinagar in 1999 but India Indians hold a scratched photo of Jaish-e-Mohammad Local media reported that the Security forces and a large number released him as a part of a hostage exchange group chief, Maulana Masood Azhar, as they shout slogans Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Moham- have been given a wounded, some after an airliner was hijacked. against Pakistan during a protest in Mumbai med Islamist group claimed re- free hand to deal critically. My sponsibility, with the vehicle with terrorists. The condolences to driven by a known local militant, blood of the people the families of our ies and body parts were strewn Aadil Ahmad alias Waqas Com- around, making victims’ identi- mando. is boiling martyrs. I pray for fication difficult. Withdraws MFN status Jaish-e-Mohammed is largely NARENDRA MODI the speedy recovery Afterwards, hundreds of gov- ndia had granted the MFN considered to be one of the most INDIAN PRIME MINISTER of the injured ernment forces cordoned off Istatus to Pakistan way back active Pakistan-based insurgent RAHUL GANDHI around 15 villages in the district in 1996, but Islamabad has not groups fighting in Kashmir. the bomber came from and con- yet reciprocated. India’s foreign ministry said ducted house-to-house search- The MFN status was ac - that Jaish-e-Mohammed head that the “blood of the people is tries...to deny safe haven and es, a police officer and witnesses corded under WTO’s Gener- Masood Azhar “has been giv- boiling”. support for terrorists”. China said. Authorities suspended or al Agreement on Tariffs and en full freedom by... Pakistan to Arun Jaitley, finance minister, urged “relevant regional coun- slowed internet services across Trade (GATT). Both India and operate and expand his terror promised to isolate Pakistan in tries” to work for peace. the Kashmir region as thousands Pakistan are signatories to this, infrastructure in territories un- the international community. Two buses of the Central Re- of security men patrolled the and are members of the World pert as saying. der the control of Pakistan and Islamabad, however, hit back serve Police Force (CRPF) in the streets. Trade Organisation (WTO), India-Pakistan trade has to carry out attacks in India and at the suggestion it was involved. 78-vehicle convoy on the Srina- Protesters in many cities which means they have to treat increased marginally to $2.41 elsewhere with impunity”. “We strongly reject any insin- gar-Jammu highway bore the chanted slogans against Pakistan each other and the other WTO billion in 2017-18 as against “I want to tell the terrorist uation by elements in the Indian brunt of the blast, heard miles and burnt effigies of Azhar. member countries as favoured $2.27 billion in 2016-17. India groups and their masters that media and government that seek away. On Friday India announced trading partners in terms of imported goods worth $488.5 they have committed a big mis- to link the attack to Pakistan “No one from the first bus sur- it was withdrawing its Most Fa- imposing customs duties on million in 2017-18 and exported take. They have to pay a heavy without investigations,” the Pa- vived,” a senior police official voured Nation Status -- covering goods. goods worth $1.92 billion in price,” Indian Prime Minister kistan foreign ministry said. said on condition of anonymity, trade links -- on Pakistan. Removal of this status means that fiscal. India mainly ex- Narendra Modi said Friday after predicting the death toll could India’s foreign ministry sum- India can now increase cus- ports cotton, dyes, chemicals, an emergency cabinet meeting. Body parts rise. moned Pakistan’s envoy to lodge toms duties to any level on vegetables and iron and steel; “Security forces have been The United States condemned Blackened, mangled remains a complaint. India also recalled goods coming from Pakistan, while it imports fruits, cement, given a free hand to deal with the attack in “the strongest of at least one vehicle littered its envoy from Islamabad for Telegraph quoted a trade ex- leather, chemicals and spices. terrorists,” Modi said, adding terms”, and called on “all coun- the highway. Reports said bod- consultations, reports said. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 06 Lost in China Pakistan gets ready for Thai with dementia returns home after 640 kms detour Saudi crown prince

A foreigner rides past billboards showing portraits of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (R) and a banner welcoming the prince ahead of his arrival in Islamabad AFP | Islamabad, Pakistan so many pigeons for a welcome preparing to sign a record in- ceremony that they were forced vestment package with Paki- to collect birds from other cit- stan, including a $10-billion akistan was reschedul- ies. refinery and oil complex for ing flights, blocking-off Police, the armed forces, and the strategic Gwadar Port on Pluxury hotels, and -- the Saudi Royal Guards will the Arabian Sea. according to one report yes- provide security, a senior Islam- Pakistan’s foreign office Kaeomanee Arjaw, (C), is escorted by her daughter (2nd R) and Thai Immigration Police to board a plane for Thailand at terday -- collecting 3,500 pi- abad police official said. spokesman said Islamabad is an airport in Kunming geons and colourful balloons The capital’s “red zone”, seeking to sign a number of oth- ern Chinese city of Kunming where the pair were filmed to release during a welcome which houses Parliament er deals, including one “com- Bangkok, Thailand in late January carrying a Thai clasping each other -- the ceremony for Saudi Arabian House and the Presidency, was bating organised crime”. identity card, helping officials daughter on her knees, sobbing Crown Prince Mohammed bin to be sealed off, while civil avi- The Wall Street Journal re- 59-year-old Thai woman swiftly contact the local con- with relief -- in an emotional Salman. ation authorities have been told ported that Saudi Arabia and Awith dementia who left sulate. reunion. Islamabad is hoping to sign to reschedule flights during the the United Arab Emirates have home eight months ago to see China borders both Laos and In the footage, an official asks a raft of investment deals and prince’s arrival and departure. together offered Islamabad her son nearby, only to appar- Myanmar and it was not imme- the woman where she was go- other agreements during the Authorities in the capital said some $30 billion in investment ently walk 640 kilometres (400 diately clear which route she ing when she left her daughter’s two-day visit, which begins two five-star hotels had been and loans. miles) into China, arrived back took across the remote frontiers home last June. today and will include talks ordered to cancel all advance Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in the kingdom yesterday. or how long her journey took. “I went to see my son... I met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister bookings as the rooms will be are also participating in talks Kaeomanee Arjaw, who is “She told officials she went him, then I kept walking,” the Imran Khan and the power- reserved for the prince’s en- with the US and other countries from the ethnic Akha hill-tribe, there by foot, she kept walking, woman answers. “There were ful army chief, General Qamar tourage. seeking to bring the Taliban to was reported missing on June asking for food from stalls along no cars around.” Javed Bajwa. Earlier in the week local me- the table for peace negotiations 12 from her house in the Thai the way,” Colonel Aekkorn But- She had lost 20 kilograms Banners heralding the crown dia reported that the crown with Kabul after more than 17 province of Chiang Rai, part sabarbodin, of Chiang Rai im- along her journey, her jubilant prince were already lining the prince’s personal belongings years of war. of the mountainous “Golden migration police said. daughter added. streets of the capital Friday, -- including luxury vehicles and The Taliban have claimed Triangle” zone which borders On Thursday Kaeomanee’s Kaeomanee and her daughter while the Express Tribune his own gym -- were flown to their representatives will visit Laos and Myanmar. daughter Suchada, 35, flew flew back to Chiang Rai yes- newspaper reported that au- Pakistan in two C130 airplanes. Islamabad on Monday, after She was found in the south- with Thai officials to Kunming terday. thorities were trying to catch Saudi Arabia is reportedly Salman leaves. Rescue of 200 dogs destined for slaughterhouse starts in Skorea Hongseong, South Korea rescue operation to save hun- tenderness -- believed to in - ganisation said it has rescued dreds of dogs in South Korea crease energy. around 1,600 dogs during that A from the slaughterhouse began But the tradition has earned time, with farmers given sup- as pressure mounts on the coun- criticism abroad and has de - port to move into other lines of try to end its custom of killing clined as the nation increasingly work. canines for meat. embraces the idea of dogs as pets Lee Sang-gu, the owner of About one million dogs are instead of livestock, with eating the Hongseong farm, said he eaten a year in South Korea, them now something of a taboo decided to change his business often as a summertime delica- among young South Koreans. because it was “not profitable cy, with the greasy red meat The two-week rescue opera- anymore”, noting even his family -- invariably tion by animal protection group members were against eating boiled Humane Society International dog. According to a survey in for (HSI) will save about 200 ca - 2017, 70 percent of South Ko - nines at a dog farm in Hong - reans do not eat dog, but far seong county, 150 kilometres fewer -- about 40 percent -- south of Seoul. believe the practice should be The dogs will then be sent to banned. Canada and the United States for It also found 65 per cent sup- rehoming. port raising and slaughtering “These dogs are no different dogs under more humane con- from any other dogs. Once they ditions. The country’s largest receive some tender loving care canine slaughterhouse complex that they deserve and that they in Seongnam city, south of Seoul, need,” Kelly O’Meara, an HSI was dismantled in November. official, told AFP. Activists who visited found elec- The farm was the 14th trocution equipment and a pile complex shut down by the of dead dogs abandoned on the group since 2015. The or - floor. Dogs look out from a cage at a dog farm during a rescue event

Members of the Humane Society International (HSI) carry dogs A member of the Humane Society International (HSI) carries a dog from a cage A member of the Humane Society International (HSI) carries a dog from a cage in crates for transport at a dog farm to a crate for transport at a dog farm during a rescue event SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 06 07

Russia detains major US Pakistan gets ready for investor on suspicion of fraud Lost in China Mines and tunnels slow Moscow, Russia

Thai with dementia returns home after 640 kms detour ussia has detained the US Saudi crown prince Rhead of a major invest - ment firm on suspicion of final Syria onslaught on IS fraud and he will appear in a Moscow court yesterday, the AFP | Syria court said. Michael Calvey, the founder urdish-led forces cleared of multi-billion-dollar invest- landmines and searched ment fund Baring Vostok, was Kfor tunnels blocking named in a court document their advance Friday on the last as having been arrested and square kilometre of an east Syria facing potential fraud charges. village defended by a few hun- Several other people from Michael Calvey dred Islamic State jihadists. the fund and other businesses Rainy weather and concern were being held in connection ment are not directly related to for civilians trapped in IS’s last with the suspected fraud, a the activities of Baring Vostok redoubt was delaying a push court spokesperson told Rus- and other portfolio compa- that will wipe out the last shred sian news agencies. nies,” the statement said. A foreigner rides past billboards showing portraits of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) and of the jihadists’ once-sprawling Among them was French Delpal appeared in Mos- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (R) and a banner welcoming the prince ahead of his arrival in Islamabad “caliphate”. citizen Phillipe Delpal, who cow’s Basmanny Court on Fri- AFP | Islamabad, Pakistan so many pigeons for a welcome preparing to sign a record in- The Syrian Democratic Forc- oversees investments in the day for a detention hearing, an ceremony that they were forced vestment package with Paki- es have been closing in on hold- financial industry for Baring AFP journalist at the court said. to collect birds from other cit- stan, including a $10-billion out jihadists since September Vostok. The firm confirmed “I strongly object to the re- akistan was reschedul- ies. refinery and oil complex for last year and a few hundred in a statement that four of its quest for a detention,” Delpal ing flights, blocking-off Police, the armed forces, and the strategic Gwadar Port on surviving IS members are now employees had been detained, told the court in English. Pluxury hotels, and -- the Saudi Royal Guards will the Arabian Sea. boxed into an area of around without providing their names. “I have no connection with according to one report yes- provide security, a senior Islam- Pakistan’s foreign office one square kilometre (less than It said the charges related to the alleged crime.” Kaeomanee Arjaw, (C), is escorted by her daughter (2nd R) and Thai Immigration Police to board a plane for Thailand at terday -- collecting 3,500 pi- abad police official said. spokesman said Islamabad is half a square mile). a commercial dispute over the Delpal said he had lived in an airport in Kunming geons and colourful balloons The capital’s “red zone”, seeking to sign a number of oth- “The large number of land- Vostochny Bank, but provided Moscow for the last 15 years, ern Chinese city of Kunming where the pair were filmed to release during a welcome which houses Parliament er deals, including one “com- mines and tunnels is hindering no further details. and has a wife and two daugh- Bangkok, Thailand in late January carrying a Thai clasping each other -- the ceremony for Saudi Arabian House and the Presidency, was bating organised crime”. attempts by the SDF to secure “The actions of law enforce- ters in the city. identity card, helping officials daughter on her knees, sobbing Crown Prince Mohammed bin to be sealed off, while civil avi- The Wall Street Journal re- complete control over the area,” Syrian men help a wounded woman covered in dust following a strike in the town of Khan Shaykhun in the southern 59-year-old Thai woman swiftly contact the local con- with relief -- in an emotional Salman. ation authorities have been told ported that Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Observatory for Hu- countryside of the rebel-held Idlib province Awith dementia who left sulate. reunion. Islamabad is hoping to sign to reschedule flights during the the United Arab Emirates have man Rights monitoring group home eight months ago to see China borders both Laos and In the footage, an official asks a raft of investment deals and prince’s arrival and departure. together offered Islamabad said. Diehard jihadists were still proclaimed in mid-2014 once tory against IS is expected in the of an eight-year conflict that her son nearby, only to appar- Myanmar and it was not imme- the woman where she was go- other agreements during the Authorities in the capital said some $30 billion in investment launching sporadic attacks on spanned territory the size of the coming days, a move of most- has killed 360,000 people and Sala’s body arrives in Argentina ently walk 640 kilometres (400 diately clear which route she ing when she left her daughter’s two-day visit, which begins two five-star hotels had been and loans. SDF positions around their last United Kingdom and adminis- ly symbolic value that will go displaced 11 million. Progreso, Argentina rites on Saturday. miles) into China, arrived back took across the remote frontiers home last June. today and will include talks ordered to cancel all advance Saudi Arabia and Pakistan stronghold in Baghouz, a small tered millions of people. down as the death certificate of Those who flee Baghouz have Nantes gave Sala a rousing in the kingdom yesterday. or how long her journey took. “I went to see my son... I met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister bookings as the rooms will be are also participating in talks town near the banks of the Eu- the “caliphate”. a perilous journey to the nearest he coffin of footballer send off on Sunday, playing a Eating grass Kaeomanee Arjaw, who is “She told officials she went him, then I kept walking,” the Imran Khan and the power- reserved for the prince’s en- with the US and other countries phrates river. Estimates vary on the number SDF-held collection point, dodg- TEmiliano Sala, who died in French league match in a spe- from the ethnic Akha hill-tribe, there by foot, she kept walking, woman answers. “There were ful army chief, General Qamar tourage. seeking to bring the Taliban to “IS fighters are refusing to It printed its own school- of fighters and families left in- ing booby traps and sniper fire. a plane crash between Nantes cial all black kit for the occa- was reported missing on June asking for food from stalls along no cars around.” Javed Bajwa. Earlier in the week local me- the table for peace negotiations hand themselves over and they books, produced oil, collected side the last pocket but accounts Women veiled from head to and Cardiff, arrived in Argen- sion, with each player wearing 12 from her house in the Thai the way,” Colonel Aekkorn But- She had lost 20 kilograms Banners heralding the crown dia reported that the crown with Kabul after more than 17 are still putting up a fight. We taxes and minted its own cur- from women who escaped with toe carrying scant belongings tina yesterday ahead of his the Argentine’s name on the province of Chiang Rai, part sabarbodin, of Chiang Rai im- along her journey, her jubilant prince were already lining the prince’s personal belongings years of war. do not know what is the point of rency, in a brief but unprece- their children in recent days and dirty children often have to funeral in his hometown of back of their jersey rather than of the mountainous “Golden migration police said. daughter added. streets of the capital Friday, -- including luxury vehicles and The Taliban have claimed this resistance,” SDF spokesman dented experiment in jihadist suggest come civilians are left spend one night or more sleep- Progreso. their own. Triangle” zone which borders On Thursday Kaeomanee’s Kaeomanee and her daughter while the Express Tribune his own gym -- were flown to their representatives will visit Adnan Afrin said. statehood. inside. ing out in the cold. The British Airways flight Sala’s wake is due to begin at Laos and Myanmar. daughter Suchada, 35, flew flew back to Chiang Rai yes- newspaper reported that au- Pakistan in two C130 airplanes. Islamabad on Monday, after Speaking in Al-Omar oil field, Successive offensives in Iraq “To avoid any harm to the “These people haven’t had carrying the body landed 7:00am on Saturday with most She was found in the south- with Thai officials to Kunming terday. thorities were trying to catch Saudi Arabia is reportedly Salman leaves. the SDF’s main staging area, he and Syria have shattered the wives and children of IS fighters, any proper food in weeks... shortly after 9:00am (1200 of Progreso’s 3,000 inhabitants said this week the jihadists had proto-state, which lost its key we are forced to be cautious,” I’ve heard accounts of peo - GMT) at Buenos Aires airport. expected to pay their respects been using ambushes and explo- cities one after the other and Afrin said. ple making some kind of soup A van waited to drive it to by laying a flower on the coffin. sives-laden motorbikes to inflict haa since late 2017 been con- Close to 40,000 people have with grass,” said Jean-Nicolas funeral ceremonies in north- The wake will take place in casualties on the SDF. fined to its traditional power left the jihadists’ dwindling en- Paquet-Rouleau, deputy head of eastern Santa Fe, the capital of the San Martin club’s gym be- The “caliphate” IS supre- base in the Euphrates valley. clave in recent weeks, in the the International Committee of Santa Fe province, before it is fore Sala’s body is transported Rescue of 200 dogs destined for slaughterhouse starts in Skorea mo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi An official declaration of vic- latest humanitarian emergency the Red Cross in Syria. returned to the family for final to a crematorium in Santa Fe. Hongseong, South Korea rescue operation to save hun- tenderness -- believed to in - ganisation said it has rescued dreds of dogs in South Korea crease energy. around 1,600 dogs during that A from the slaughterhouse began But the tradition has earned time, with farmers given sup- as pressure mounts on the coun- criticism abroad and has de - port to move into other lines of try to end its custom of killing clined as the nation increasingly work. NASA heading back to Moon soon, and this time to stay canines for meat. embraces the idea of dogs as pets Lee Sang-gu, the owner of Washington, United States About one million dogs are instead of livestock, with eating the Hongseong farm, said he 25, with a first selection due in eaten a year in South Korea, them now something of a taboo decided to change his business May, a tight timeline for an agen- often as a summertime delica- among young South Koreans. because it was “not profitable ASA is accelerating plans cy whose past projects have run cy, with the greasy red meat The two-week rescue opera- anymore”, noting even his family Nto return Americans to the years behind schedule and bil- -- invariably tion by animal protection group members were against eating Moon, and this time, the US lions over budget. boiled Humane Society International dog. According to a survey in space agency says it will be there KNOW WHAT “For us, if we had any wish, for (HSI) will save about 200 ca - 2017, 70 percent of South Ko - to stay. I would like to fly this calen - nines at a dog farm in Hong - reans do not eat dog, but far Jim Bridenstine, NASA’s ad- dar year. We want to go fast,” seong county, 150 kilometres fewer -- about 40 percent -- ministrator, told reporters said Thomas Zurbuchen, south of Seoul. believe the practice should be Thursday that the agency plans the associate administra - The dogs will then be sent to banned. to speed up plans backed by tor of NASA’s Science Mission Canada and the United States for It also found 65 per cent sup- President Donald Trump to re- Directorate. rehoming. port raising and slaughtering turn to the moon, using private However, he admitted that “These dogs are no different dogs under more humane con- companies. NASA plans to build “we may not be able to.” from any other dogs. Once they ditions. The country’s largest “It’s important that we get NASA’s accelerated plans flesh receive some tender loving care canine slaughterhouse complex back to the moon as fast as a small space sta- out the Space Policy Directive that they deserve and that they in Seongnam city, south of Seoul, possible,” said Bridenstine in a tion, dubbed Gate- that Trump signed in Decem- need,” Kelly O’Meara, an HSI was dismantled in November. meeting at NASA’s Washington way, in the Moon’s ber 2017, envisaging a return official, told AFP. Activists who visited found elec- headquarters, adding he hoped orbit by 2026. It will to the Moon before a manned The farm was the 14th trocution equipment and a pile to have astronauts back there serve as a way-sta- mission to Mars, possibly in the complex shut down by the of dead dogs abandoned on the by 2028. tion for trips to and 2030s. group since 2015. The or - floor. “This time, when we go to the from the lunar sur- NASA plans to build a small Dogs look out from a cage at a dog farm during a rescue event Moon, we’re actually going to space station, dubbed Gateway, stay. We’re not going to leave face, but will not be in the Moon’s orbit by 2026. It flags and footprints and then permanently crewed will serve as a way-station for come home to not go back for like the International trips to and from the lunar sur- another 50 years” he said. Space Station (ISS), face, but will not be permanently “We’re doing it entirely dif- currently in Earth’s crewed like the International ferent than every other country orbit. Space Station (ISS), currently in in the world. What we’re doing Earth’s orbit. is, we’re making it sustainable As with the ISS, NASA would so you can go back and forth seek the participation of other regularly with humans.” countries, who could provide Collecting artifacts from moon and bringing them to Earth was one of the things the first man to walk on moon Neil The last person to walk on some of the necessary needed, Armstrong did (Courtesy of Business Insider) the Moon was Eugene Cernan such as modules for the Moon in December 1972, during the station or vehicles to allow land- gramme, NASA is also pushing quick-turnaround bids to manu- administrator of NASA’s Science Apollo 17 mission. ings on the surface. to send scientific instruments facture and launch such instru- Mission Directorate. “We do not Before humans set foot on the ready inviting bids from the bur- “We want numerous providers and other technological tools to ments, offering financial incen- expect that every one of those lunar surface again, NASA aims geoning private sector to build competing on cost and innova- the Moon in 2020 or even before tives to make it happen fast. launches or every one of those Members of the Humane Society International (HSI) carry dogs A member of the Humane Society International (HSI) carries a dog from a cage to land an unmanned vehicle the probe. tion,” Bridenstine said. the end of this year. “We care about speed,” said landings will be successful. We A member of the Humane Society International (HSI) carries a dog from a cage in crates for transport at a dog farm to a crate for transport at a dog farm during a rescue event on the Moon by 2024, and is al- The deadline for bids is March Before this manned pro - The agency is also calling for Thomas Zurbuchen, associate are taking risks.” 08 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 society

Rotary club of Sulmaniya organised a “Rotary Awareness Day” during their regular lunch meeting. Guests included club members, friends of the club and members of the local media. In-house speaker was past president and honorary member Abdulla Juma, who spoke about his “Experiences with Rotary club of Sulmaniya”. He was one of the founding members of Rotary club Sulmaniya and he started the first annual fund raising event the Raft Race.

Bahrain Polytechnic celebrated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s 18th anniversary of the National Action Charter, where all employees of the Polytechnic, in the presence of CEO Dr Jeff Zabudsky, participated in the celebration to show their loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty the King and the wise leadership.

On the occasion of Bahrain Sports Day, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held sport activities and competitions for all its employees. The event was held in co-operation with Al Kindi Specialist Hospital, which provided medical checkups for the participants.

The World Scholar’s Cup is an international team academic program with students participating from over 82 countries. The competition was founded by DemiDec, in particular by Daniel Berdichevsky, DemiDec’s president, in 2006.

AMA International University-Bahrain (AMAIUB) has been actively participating in various league competitions throughout the years. AMAIUB emphasizes the importance of sports and stresses the University’s keenness in its participation to sporting events in order for the University students to be active players in the On the occasion of Bahrain Sports Day, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held sport activities and competitions for all its employees. The event was held in co-operation with Al Kindi Specialist Hospital, which provided medical checkups for the participants. development of the economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region atop building physical prowess, social interaction and camaraderie among themselves.

A record number of students, 744 in total, from 15 schools across the Kingdom competed in the sixth annual Bahrain Regional Round of the international World Scholar’s Cup Competition. Overall winners were Faris Jafar, Sameer Dawani and Nyle Khan (from St Christopher’s School) in the Junior Division and Smayan Sharma, Rishi Malhotra and Ann Shaj (a team from British School Bahrain and St Christopher’s School) in the The Students Table Tennis Doubles Tournament 2018-2019 concluded at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) after it witnessed strong competition between the participating 12 teams of students from the College of Graduate Studies and the College of Senior Division. Medicine and Medical Sciences. The first place went to Abdullah Jamal and Abdullah Al Siba’a, while the second and third positions went to Yousif Bucheeri and Omar Redha, and Mohammed Jeelani and Abdulaziz Bawazeer, respectively. 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 business

Europeans $100 billion short of US-China trade talks in NATO spending Beijing ‘led to progress’ pledge: study Crude hits 2019 Munich, Germany

urope would need to Eboost defence spending by more than $100 billion to hit the NATO spending high above $65 pledge that has stirred much anger by US President Don- Reuters | London ald Trump, a study showed barrels per day (bpd) more in could soon lead to its reopen- yesterday. March than the deal called for, ing. The failure of many Euro- rent crude oil climbed sending prices surging. But US sanctions on Venezue- pean allies to get even close above $65 a barrel to its Prices were also buoyed by la and Iran have helped to tight- to the NATO target of spend- highest this year as OPEC- the partial closure of Saudi en global supply and security Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) meets with US Trade Representative Robert B Lighthizer (3rd L), US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (2nd L), Chinese ing two percent of their na- led supply cuts and this week’s Arabia’s Safaniya, its largest threats could threaten Nigerian tional output on defence by announcement of a higher than offshore oilfield with produc- production after general elec- Vice Premier Liu He (4th R) and delegations from both countries at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2024 has infuriated Trump, expected cut by Saudi Arabia tion capacity of more than 1 tions this weekend. who accuses them of free- encouraged investors. million bpd. “Looking ahead, the progno- Beijing, China “large and persistent bilateral loading. The international oil bench- The shutdown occurred sis for Venezuela and Iran re- trade deficit” were discussed, Figures from the Inter- mark reached $65.20 by 1310 about two weeks ago, a source mains skewed to the downside. he United States and Chi- the White House Press Secre- national Institute for Stra- GMT yesterday, the 63 cent gain said, and it was not immediate- As such, they should continue Tna yesterday hailed “pro- tary statement said. tegic Studies (IISS) showed equating to a rise of about 1 per- ly clear when the field would to act as important pillars of gress” after another round of But many China experts say that NATO’s 27 European cent. Brent approached near return to full capacity. price support. The same, how- high-stakes trade talks but, Beijing’s Communist Party rul- countries fell short of the three-month highs and was set “Brent should average $70 ever, can’t be said for Libya,” with major issues unresolved, ers are unlikely to make sig- two percent target by $102 for a gain of nearly 5 percent on per barrel in 2019, helped by said Stephen Brennock of oil there were scant details as a nificant changes to industrial billion in 2018. the week. voluntary (Saudi, Kuwait, UAE) broker PVM. March 1 deadline drew nearer. policies without a long and The IISS’s annual “Mil- US West Texas Intermedi- and involuntary (Venezuela, “This risks throwing a span- A fourth round in the nego- tough fight. itary Balance” report said ate crude futures were also up Iran) declines in OPEC supply,” ner in the works for OPEC’s re- tiations is set for next week in Still, expectations for an European NATO members about 1 per cent, rising 53 cents Bank of America Merrill Lynch balancing ambitions and, there- Washington. accord have been grow - would “collectively have to $54.94. said. fore, the price recovery.” “The consultations between ing as China faces pressure had to increase their spend- The Organization of the Pe- The bank said it expects a Faltering global economic the two teams have made im- from slowing economic ing by 38 percent” to hit troleum Exporting Countries drop of 2.5 million bpd in OPEC growth is also a concern, with portant step-by-step progress,” growth. the two percent target in (OPEC) and allies led by Russia supply in the fourth quarter of signs of a slowdown now abun- Chinese President Xi Jinping “We all believe that China-US 2018. started voluntary production 2019 from a year earlier. dant in Europe, Asia and told top US and Chinese trade relations have broad common Trump’s anger over cuts last month, aiming to tight- However, the global supply the United States, negotiators after two days of interests in safeguarding world spending has fuelled con- en the market. picture remains uncertain. which could lead high-level talks wrapped up in peace and stability and pro- cern about his commitment Top exporter and de fac - US oil production is on the to slowing Beijing, according to China’s moting global economic pros- to the transatlantic alliance, to OPEC leader Saudi Arabia rise, while the seizure of Lib- growth in official news agency Xinhua. perity and development,” Xi culminating in an explosive said on Tuesday it would cut ya’s main oilfield by East - fuel de- Xi said he hoped the two told the US negotiators. summit last year where he more than half a million ern armed forces this week mand. delegations would continue to US Trade Representative launched a blistering at- “work hard” for a “win-win” Robert Lighthizer, who led tack public attack on Ber- agreement. the American delegation, told lin in a televised meeting While American officials Chinese President Xi Jinping with Chancellor Angela also spoke of progress, the on Friday that while there Merkel. White House said Friday was more work to do, they had US military spending “much work remains.” made progress. dwarfs that of the rest of Since a December detente Lighthizer and Xi were the alliance -- in 2018 Wash- China has resumed purchas- joined by US Treasury Secre- ington spent nearly $650 es of some US soybeans and tary Steven Mnuchin and oth- billion on defence, com - dangled massive buying of er US officials seated across pared with around $250 American commodities to get from China’s top trade negoti- billion for all the European US trade negotiators closer to ator Liu He, Foreign Minister NATO members combined, a deal. Wang Yi and central bank chief according to the IISS report. Purchases to reduce the Yi Gang. UK says Brexit defeat in parliament ‘a hiccup’ London, United King- dom with trying to renegotiate its EU Brexit, fuelling growing frustra- needs to be avoided and in my divorce deal as exit day looms in tion in the EU. view will be avoided,” Coveney just six weeks. “It is unbelievable really that said. he British But as Prime Minister Theresa The one problem with the British government and the “But we simply don’t know Theresa May Tgovern- May prepares to return to Brus- last night’s vote is British parliament have allowed how yet because the British par- ment yester- sels next week, a senior minister that it allows the EU it to come to this,” Irish Foreign liament itself doesn’t even know day dismissed conceded the latest display of Minister Simon Coveney said what its asking for.” as a “hiccup” divisions in London risked af- to continue with this in Dublin. With pressure mounting on its latest par- fecting the talks. pretence that they all sides to make some progress, liamentary de- “Yesterday was more of a hic- don’t know what we ‘No-deal Brexit is crazy’ Leadsom told the BBC that the feat over Brex- cup than the disaster that’s be- want. And they do After MPs overwhelmingly prime minister would return to it, saying it ing reported,” Andrea Leadsom, know what we want rejected May’s withdrawal deal Brussels for talks “within days”. would the leader of the House of Com- on January 15, she promised to May has also had phone calls press mons, told BBC radio. amend the backstop which, as with numerous EU leaders this o n She added: “The one problem ANDREA LEADSOM drafted, risks keeping Britain week, including Germany’s An- with last night’s vote is that it THE LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS tied indefinitely to EU trade gela Merkel. allows the EU to continue with rules. Brexit minister Stephen Bar- this pretence that they don’t But Brussels has repeated- clay will meet EU negotiator know what we want. And ly said it will not change the Michel Barnier on Monday, they do know what withdrawal agreement agreed while opposition Labour lead- we want.” deal, after members of her own last November after almost two er Jeremy Corbyn will visit the On Thurs- Conservative party abstained. years of tough negotiations. Frenchman on Thursday. day night, Downing Street insisted the And despite Britain being The government motion put to MPs reject- original mandate MPs gave to scheduled to leave the bloc on MPs on Thursday night sought ed a mo - May on January 29, to amend March 29, May has yet to present to reaffirm the mandate given to tion ex- the so-called backstop plan to a viable alternative plan. May on January 29 to renegoti- pressing keep Britain’s border with Ire- The impasse raises the real ate her deal. support land free-flowing after Brexit, risk that Britain severs ties with But there were two votes that for May’s still stood. its closest trading partner in a day last month: for a new plan efforts to But the defeat exposed once six weeks time with no new ar- for the Irish border, but also to seek changes again how far parliament re - rangements in place. request that Britain avoid a “no to her Brexit mains from any agreement on “A ‘no deal’ Brexit is crazy and deal” scenario. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 11 JPMorgan Chase unveils Prickly pears cryptocurrency ‘Humble’ cactus brings hope to Algeria prototype New York, United States

PMorgan Chase on Thursday unveiled a prototype for a dig- Jital coin system using blockchain, a first among major banks as disruption accelerates change in financial services. The system, called JPM Coin, which for now is only at the prototype stage and for business-to-business deals, would permit institutional clients to make instantaneous payments to other bank clients. The announcement gives a jolt to a leading financial technology that has been praised for boosting efficiency in payments and other bank processes but which is still seen as at least a few years away from widespread application, in part because of the need for regulations. Lou Kerner, a venture capitalist who invests in crypto ven- tures, predicted the blockchain technology would affect all industries, much like the Internet. “Clearly banking and the monetary system is one of the first areas to feel the disruption,” Kerner said. “Every major bank in the world is assessing the situation and developing a crypto/blockchain strategy. Either the banks disrupt themselves or they let others disrupt them.” “The crypto genie is out of the bottle,” he added. Large banks face increased competition from smaller financial tech companies, as well as credit card companies and even retailers like Amazon and Apple who are jostling in with new farmers harvest barbary figs in the Moroccan region of Skhour Rhamna region near Marrakech payment systems. Banking giants such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Sidi Fredj, Algeria In Sidi Fredj, once an impov- “organic” label from Europe- pears, said Mohamed Moha- Citigroup are steering a fifth or more of their overall spending erished town in the Souk Haras an agencies and is sold as such medi, who heads a farmer’s co- to technology, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings. or generations Algerians province bordering Tunisia, abroad. operative in the region. like the Gueldasmi fam- Gueldsami, like his father and This includes women who Fily have barely eked out grandfather before him, farms ‘Crucial food supply’ take part in the harvest of prick- a living growing prickly pear prickly pears. “While most cacti are ined- ly pears and young people. fruits, but thanks to the cactus’s The fruit must be handled ible, the Opuntia species has new found virtues their lives are carefully to avoid being pricked much to offer, especially if treat- No ‘humble’ cactus steadily improving. by the sharp spines. And until ed like a crop rather than a weed The FAO said in its report that “Now, my future is here. recently it was harvested for its run wild,” the FAO said in its beyond its immense benefits, There is no need to go abroad” tasty, sweet flesh, which only 2017 report. the “humble cactus” can help to find work, said Fethi Guel- fetched a pittance of 10 dinars It highlighted the 2015 Mad- fight food insecurity, improve dasmi, 40, whose family’s reve- (US 0.08 cents, 0.07 euro cents) agascar drought in which the soil quality, promote barley nues have been growing thanks a piece at the local market. “cactus proved a crucial supply plantations and may even help to what agronomists and biolo- Since 2013 however all that of food, forage and water for limit emissions of greenhouse gists now call the “green gold”. has changed with the creation of local people and their animals”. gases. Scientific reports indicate a cooperative of farmers, scien- Around 80 percent of Alge- A “cactus stores water in its that the Opuntia species of tists and traders in Souk Haras, ria, Africa’s largest country, is pads, thus providing a botani- prickly pears which thrives with help from Mexico, to ex- arid or semi-arid, providing an cal well that can provide up to in arid regions like Algeria’s ploit and market prickly pear ideal terrain for farming prickly 180 tonnes of water per hectare northern Sidi Fredj contains a by-products. pears. -- enough to sustain five adult “We believe it will be crucial for banks to maintain their mar- plethora of virtues. A small factory was built in In Sidi Fredj, the Gueldsami cows, a substantial increase over ket position in payments, because payments are often central Everything from the cactus 2015 and oil was produced in family and others have seen typical rangeland productivity,” to the client relationship, generating substantial revenues from -- once considered sacred by the small quantities before reach- their revenues increase thanks FAO said. credit and debit card fees, deposit account fees, cross-border ancient Aztecs -- can be trans- ing 300 litres in 2017 and 1,000 to farming and selling prickly “Climate change and the in- transaction fees and net internet income,” S&P said. formed to yield nutritional and litres in 2018. pears. creasing risks of droughts are Business-to-business volumes are well over $100 trillion, medical benefits except for its The cooperative is hoping to Fathi said his family is now strong reasons to upgrade the the report added. prickly spines. increase the output seven-fold able to make home improve - humble cactus to the status of Under the system announced Thursday, customers would The green spiny discs known by the end of this year thanks to ments and pay in cash for their an essential crop in many are- receive JPM Coins that could be transferred to other custom- as cladodes are used for fodder a new and bigger factory which groceries instead of signing as,” said Hans Dreyer, director ers, who would then be free to redeem the sum. The system is while their tender inner flesh is opened at the end of last year. IOUs. of FAO’s Plant Production and based on US dollars but could be expanded to other currencies, a star of the cuisine of Mexico, One tonne of grains is needed His mother has also been sav- Protection Division, in the 2017 the bank said. where the cactus originated and to produce one litre of oil, which ing money to carry out the hajj, report. The framework employs the digital ledger technology known figures on its national flag. can fetch more than 2,000 euros the annual Muslim pilgrimage In Algeria, the farming of as blockchain and is being tested with a small number of insti- Oil extracted from the seeds (dollars) in Europe. to Mecca. It is one of the five prickly pears has helped crop tutional clients, with plans to expanded it into a pilot program of fruit has antioxidant benefits Algeria’s “green gold” is ex- pillars of Islam and Muslims diversification as well, accord- later this year, the company said on its website. and is used in cosmetics for its ported to France, Germany and must undertake the hajj at least ing to Khodir Madani, head of “JPM Coin is currently a prototype,” the bank said. “As we anti-ageing properties, besides Qatar and plans are being made once in their lifetime. a university research laboratory, move towards production we will actively engage our regu- being rich in vitamin C, calcium to sell it in the United States as “Now, my future and that of with farmers growing cereals lators to explain its design and solicit their feedback and any and magnesium. well, according to farmer Dja- my (10-year-old) daughter is and other crops among them. necessary approvals.” The flowers of the cactus go mal Chaib. here. There is no need to travel Fethi’s father, Youcef Gueld- into making herbal tea while Although Algeria -- where abroad,” he said. sami, agreed pointing to a few Scalability? the pulp of the red fruit is most of the fertile land is free Algeria is a country of 40 mil- pistachio trees he planted Just last month, equity analysts at JPMorgan said blockchain turned into juice, vinegar, jams of pesticides -- has no organic lion where half the population alongside the cactus. could reduce transaction settlement time to minutes, lower and even sorbets. certification body, oil from Sidi is under 30, with one in three transaction costs and provide parties with more clarity on A 2017 study by the United Fredj obtained an young people unemployed. payment cycles. Nations Food and Agriculture Many dream of travelling to Eu- But many of the key advances “are still at the work-in- Organisation (FAO) concluded rope to find a job and improve progress stage as they require legal and regulatory progress, prickly pears could be their standard of living. operational adaption and coordination between different the answer to much Now “hundreds of fami - stakeholders,” the report said. of the world’s food lies are making a living” from “Hence, we see wide-spread blockchain adoption with scal- security woes and prickly A prickly pear or able solutions at least three to five years away.” prevent soil erosion. barbary fig tree in the JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has famously dis- ‘Green gold’ Moroccan region of missed the cryptocurrency bitcoin as a “fraud,” and prices of Skhour Rhamna region the digital currency have plunged over the last year. near Marrakech. At the same time, the bank has continued to work on blockchain technology, which is the founding mechanism for bitcoin. “We have always believed in the potential of blockchain technology and we are supportive of cryptocurrencies as long as they are properly controlled and regulated,” the bank said. “Ultimately, we believe that JPM Coin can yield significant benefits for blockchain applications by reducing clients’ coun- terparty and settlement risk, decreasing capital requirements and enabling instant value transfer.” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 12 Global stocks surge on trade talks London, United Kingdom Key figures around 1640 GMT London - FTSE 100:  0.5pc at 7,236.68 points (close) lobal stock markets leapt yesterday as posi- Frankfurt - DAX 30:  1.9pc at 11,299.80 (close) Gtive signs emerged from Paris - CAC 40:  1.8pc at 5,153.19 (close) US-China trade talks aimed at Madrid - IBEX 35:  2.0pc at 9,129.50 (close) averting an escalation of a tariff war between the world’s top two EURO STOXX 50:  1.8pc at 3,241.65 (close) economies. New York - Dow:  1.2pc at 25,752.18 US President Donald Trump Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  1.1pc at 20,900.63 points (close) said the negotiations in Beijing were going “extremely well” and Hong Kong - Hang Seng: 1.9pc at 27,900.84 (close) his Chinese counterpart Xi Jin- Shanghai - Composite:  1.4pc at 2,682.39 (close) ping announced the talks would Euro/dollar:  at $1.1271 from $1.1292 Thursday continue in Washington next week. Pound/dollar:  at $1.2850 from $1.2795 Trump also said there was a Dollar/yen:  at 110.53 yen from 110.69 yen “possibility” he would extend a Oil - Brent Crude:  $1.22 cents at $65.79 per barrel March 1 deadline for a sharp rise in tariffs on $200 billion Chinese Oil - West Texas Inter:  $1.04 cents at $55.44 goods to go into effect. Wall Street surged at the news, seemingly unphased by Trump “It is going extremely well. we have additional work to do, also declaring a national emer- Who knows what that means but we are hopeful.” gency to fund his long-sought because it only matters if we Investor enthusiasm did US-Mexico border wall. Traders work ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) get it done,” Trump said at the not seem dampened by new White House. data released by the Feder - ‘What a difference’ “went gaga” for the news of stronger than expected UK retail month high -- on tighter sup - He also confirmed his com- al Reserve showing that US “What a difference a few further talks, Campbell said, sales were reported for January, plies caused by a dip in overall ments he might be willing to manufacturing plunged in hours make,” Spreadex analyst as Frankfurt’s DAX 30 closed as consumers seemed to shrug OPEC output and a crisis in cartel hold off on increasing tar - January. Conor Campbell said. up 1.9pc and the Paris CAC 40 off Brexit blues. member Venezuela. iffs to 25pc from the current Briefing.com analyst Patrick “Reports of further trade talks followed suit with a 1.8 rise on Trump waded into the Brexit 10pc. O’Hare said the market was “en- in Washington next week trans- the day. debate in his speech, predicting ‘We are hopeful’ “There is a possibility that I joying an out-of-body experi- formed Friday’s trading, with Madrid’s IBEX 35 index rose that US trade with the UK will Investor hopes were buoyed will extend the date,” he told ence right now”. the US open only upping the 2.0pc after Spanish Prime Min- increase “very substantially” as after President Xi said US-Chi- reporters. “If I see we’re close to “It floats above weak data and ante,” he said. ister Pedro Sanchez called an the March 29 deadline looms for na “consultations between the a deal or the deal is going in the downward earnings revisions, The Dow Jones Industrial Av- early general election, following Britain’s exit from the European two teams have made important right direction, I would do that.” supported by reports that the US erage index jumped two per cent the rejection of his draft budget Union. step-by-step progress”. US Trade Representative Rob- and China are making progress to a two-month high in morning in parliament over the Catalan The dollar was up versus the While Trump also hailed the ert Lighthizer earlier told Pres- toward a trade agreement -- or at trading. secession crisis. euro, while Brent crude oil hit negotiations, he seemed uncer- ident Xi that “we have had two least progress toward an agree- European markets also London’s index also rose after $65.79 per barrel -- a three- tain about the final outcome. very good days of negotiations... ment not to make things worse.”

FB taps user data to defend workers San Francisco, United States Trump hails N. Korea’s fined practice at the leading against our employees and social network. our company, and refer these acebook gathers intelli- Facebook spokesman Antho- threats to law enforcement Fgence from its platform to ny Harrison said that the com- when necessary.” economic potential identify people who threaten pany’s physical security team Facebook keeps a routine- the firm or its workers, the so- exists to keep workers safe and ly updated list of people that Washington, United States to starting a big war with North cial network said Thursday in that strict processes are in place members of its security team Korea. Where are we now? No response to media reports of to protect people’s privacy. should “be on lookout” for due onald Trump yesterday missiles, no rockets, no nuclear the security tactic. “Any suggestion our on-site to threatening statements, ac- Dhailed Pyongyang’s “tre- testing. CNBC reported that it in - physical security team has over- cording to CNBC. mendous” economic potential “We’ve learned a lot. terviewed more than a dozen stepped is absolutely false,” The so-called “BOLO” list and his “great relationship” But much more impor- former Facebook security em- Harrison said. purportedly includes former with his North Korean coun- tantly... we have a ployees, some of whom ques- “They use industry-standard employees whose actions at terpart Kim Jong Un ahead of great relationship. I tioned the ethics of what was measures to assess and address the social network came under a second scheduled summit be- have a very good re- portrayed as an unclearly de- credible threats of violence scrutiny. tween the two leaders. lationship with Kim Speaking to reporters at the Jong Un.” White House, the US president The president also took a dig at Barack Obama, added that Prime suggesting his predecessor had Minister Shinzo Abe been close to going to war with of Japan had sent him China imposes anti-dumping the nuclear-armed state. a copy of a five-page let - Pyongyang has yet to pro - ter delivered to the Nobel vide any official confirmation Peace Prize committee in tariffs on Brazilian chicken of the Feb 27-28 summit, which which Abe had nominat- Beijing, China will be the second time the pair ed Trump for his efforts price will be exempt, it added. China’s move on Brazilian come together following their in defusing tensions with Brazil is the largest source chicken comes as the United Singapore meeting on June 12 Pyongyang. hina announced an - of frozen chicken meat in Chi- States pushes for greater ac- last year. “He said ‘I have nomi- Cti-dumping duties on Bra- na, accounting for nearly 85 cess to Chinese agriculture and But Trump held out the pros- nated you respectfully on zilian chicken yesterday, saying percent of all imports in 2017, poultry markets amid ongoing pect of growth and prosperity behalf of Japan. I am ask- investigations had revealed that according to China industry trade talks in Beijing. for the impoverished and iso- ing them to give you the poultry imports had done “sub- consultancy Zhiyan. The Chinese market has been lated country should it follow Nobel Peace Prize.’ I said stantive damage” to the domes- The tariffs result from a probe closed to American poultry a path of peace. thank you,” Trump said. tic broiler industry. on poultry imports which start- products since 2015 due to an “Their location between “Many other people feel The tariffs -- ranging from ed in August outbreak of avian flu in the US. South Korea and Russia and that way, too. I’ll probably 17.8 per cent to 32.4pc -- will 2017. Brazil, the world’s largest China, right smack in the mid- never get it. That’s okay.” take effect from February 17 chicken exporter, last year lost dle, is phenomenal. And we Trump also ran through and remain in place for five market share in China to im- think they have a great chance some of the highlights of the years, the commerce min- ports from Thailand, Argentina for tremendous economic pros- fiery rhetoric he and Kim ex- istry said. and Chile, according to Zhiyan. perity in the future,” Trump changed in 2017 when tensions Some companies that said. between the two countries have pledged to import at Representative picture The president later hailed his were sky-rocketing. not lower than an agreed warm relationship with Kim, “It was a very tough dialogue minimum adding that such an accom - at the beginning: Fire and fury, plishment had been beyond the total annihilation, my button is capacity of Obama. bigger than yours. Recalling a conversation he “People said ‘Trump is crazy.’ had with Obama shortly before And you know what it ended entering office, Trump said: “I up being? A very good relation- don’t want to speak for him but ship. I like him a lot and he likes I believe he would have gone to me a lot. Nobody else would war with North Korea. have done that. The Obama “I think he was ready to go to administration couldn’t war, he told me he was so close have done it.” 13 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019

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REILLY, SARAH SILVARMAN, GAL GADOT 15-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) AL HAMRA SONJA BALL, LUCINDA DAVIS, TOD FENNEL DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 PM JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN 7-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.45 + 9.00 PM 1-ORU ADAAR LOVE (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 PM PRIYA PRAKASH VARRIER, NOORIN SHEREEF, 18-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- ROSHAN ABDUL RAHOOF DAILY AT: 12.45 + 6.15 + 11.45 PM 16-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN 8-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 9.00 PM HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 8-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM + (1.00 DAILY AT: 12.15 + 4.30 + 8.45 PM CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER 2-DEV (PG) (TAMIL) NEW VENTURE/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.00 + 10.30 PM AM THURS/FRI) KARTHI, RAKUL PREET SINGH, PRAKASH RAJ CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT DAILY AT (VIP II): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 12.30 + 4.45 + 9.15 PM MN SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 6.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) 9- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) SEEF (I) 9-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- 1-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR VENTURE/COMEDY) TURE/ROMANTIC) NEW 1-GULLY BOY (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE/ WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT COMEDY) NEW ROSA SALAZAR, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JENNIFER CONNELLY 1-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 12.15 + 1.45 + 2.45 + 4.15 + 5.15 + 6.45 + 7.45 + ALIA BHAT, RANVEER SINGH, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI TURE/ROMANTIC) NEW 10-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- 9.15 + 10.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THUR/FRI) DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 10-GLASS (PG-15) (THRILLER) ROSA SALAZAR, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JENNIFER CONNELLY HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON 2-GULLY BOY (PG-15) (HINDI/DRAMA/MUSICAL) NEW 2-ORU ADAAR LOVE (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 7.00 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM + (1.00 ALIA BHAT, RANVEER SINGH, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI PRIYA PRAKASH VARRIER, NOORIN SHEREEF, ROSHAN 2-GULLY BOY (PG-15) (HINDI/DRAMA/MUSICAL) NEW AM THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) ABDUL RAHOOF 11-9 (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN ALIA BHAT, RANVEER SINGH, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN, PRAKASH RAJ, MAMTA 11-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) 3-HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U (PG-15) (THRILLER/COMEDY/ DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM MOHANDAS KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN CRIME) NEW 3-ALLU RAMENDRAN (G) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 2.30 + 8.15 PM DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM KUNCHAKO BOBAN, APARNA BALAMURALI 3-HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U (PG-15) (THRILLER/COMEDY/ JESSICA ROTHE, RUBY MODINE, PHI VU CRIME) NEW DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN 12-MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (PG-15) 12-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) JESSICA ROTHE, RUBY MODINE, PHI VU (DRAMA/ACTION/BIOGRAPHY) KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI 4-QESAT HOB (PG-15) (ARABIC/ROMANTIC/COMEDY/ 4-KALA SHAH KALA (PUNJABI/COMEDY) NEW DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM KANGANA RANAUT, DANNY DENZONGPA, SURESH OBEROI DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM DRAMA) NEW BINNU DHILLON, SARGUN MEHTA DAILY AT: 3.15 + 8.45 PM 4-QESAT HOB (PG-15) (ARABIC/ROMANTIC/COMEDY/ AHMED HATEM, HANNAH EL-ZAHED, HALA FAKHER DAILY AT: 3.15 + 8.45 PM DRAMA) NEW 13-THE PRODIGY (18+) (THRILLER/HORROR) DAILY AT: 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM 13-URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/ 5-PERANBU (15+) (TAMIL) NEW AHMED HATEM, HANNAH EL-ZAHED, HALA FAKHER DRAMA) TAYLOR SCHILLING, JACKSON ROBERT SCOTT, PETER MOONEY 5-THE VANISHING (15+) (DRAMA/THRILLER) NEW MAMMOOTTY, SADHANA, ANJALI DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM VICKY KAUSHAL, KIRTI KULHARI, PARESH RAWAL DAILY AT: 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM GERARD BUTLER, PETER MULLAN, OLAFUR DARRI HUSTON DAILY AT: 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM 5-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) DAILY AT: 2.30 + 7.15 PM + 12.00 MN 14-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 6-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN 14-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN 6-STAN & OLLIE (PG) (COMEDY/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL DAILY AT: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM NEW DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT: 2.45 + 8.15 PM JOHN C. REILLY, STEVE COOGAN, DANNY HUSTON 6-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) 15-JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) (COMEDY/ DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 4.45 + 9.00 PM 7- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN ACTION/ADVENTURE) FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR DAILY AT: 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM CITYCENTRE ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, EMMA THOMPSON 7-THE QUAKE (PG-13) (THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 PM + DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM 7-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- 12.00 MN KRISTOFFER JONER, ANE DAHL TORP, KATHRINE 1-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- THORBORG JOHANSEN VENTURE/COMEDY) TURE/ROMANTIC) NEW CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT 16-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN DAILY AT: 2.30 + 6.45 + 11.00 PM ROSA SALAZAR, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, JENNIFER CONNELLY WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) SAAR DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM + (1.00 CATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER 8-RACE TIME (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COME- 1-ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVEN- AM THURS/FRI) DY) NEW

Movie Review Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan show their grit in ‘The Vanishing’

he Vanishing is a 2019 Scottish and the three actors who fall apart heavens like Lear on the heath. It psychological thriller film di- on our watch suffer magnificently. seems fitting when the three awake Trected by Kristoffer Nyholm Foremost among them is Peter Mul- to find the cliffside littered with dead and written by Celyn Jones and Joe lan, whose face can be studied like a gulls: The birds must have swooped Bone and set in the Flannan Isles chart: How did that line get there? in to hear Mullan’s declamations and which have been notorious for the What habitual expression does that smashed into the lighthouse. mystery disappearance of three light- line denote? There’s a map of the hu- The disappearance of the Flannan house keepers in 1900 The film stars man psyche there for them that know Isles lighthouse keepers has tanta- Gerard Butler and Peter Mullan. to read it. Mullan’s character, Thomas lized mystery buffs for over a century, Originally and less vaguely entitled Marshall, has lost what family he since the poet Wilson Wilfrid Gib- Keepers, it’s story of three lighthouse had under miserable circumstances son published Flannan Isle in 1912. keepers (one young, one middle-aged, and seems surrounded by an aureole I’ve read one news story that cites, one getting up there) who resided for of emptiness. It soon infects James among possible explanations, “killed a time on a rocky, storm-swept island Ducat (Gerard Butler), who tearfully by pirates, eaten by seabirds, and even in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides before left behind a wife and kids but seems kidnaped by aliens.” The Vanishing vanishing four days before Christmas, bereft beyond reason even before all features no ETs or even man-eating 1900. We know in advance that the the bad stuff goes down. The third seabirds, but the tale that the writ- story won’t end happily, so the ques- member of the party, young Don - ers Joe Bone and Celyn Jones have tion is: Will we learn anything about ald McArthur (Connor Swindells), is cooked up does feature frightening human nature in extremis en route to coming apart from the start, plainly pirate types (among them the un - the foreordained catastrophe? out of his histrionic depth. When a earthly pale Gary Lewis) who come The short answer is no, but the storm hits, Mullan’s Marshall greets ashore under excruciating circum- movie is phenomenally well made it in high dudgeon, shouting at the stances. Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan and Connor Swindells in ‘The Vanishing’ 14 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019

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SNIPPETS Lady ‘Jumanji’ sequel production starts Gaga Los Angeles

appalled ctor Dwayne John- Ason says work on the by music yet-to-be-named sequel of “Jumanji: Welcome To tattoo The Jungle” has started. The actor took to Twit- ter on Thursday to make mistake the announcement, reports daily- mail.co.uk. ‘G A “Wan- G A’. na play Los H e r a game? Ange- followers noticed Here we les that on the second tat- Katy go .#StartOf- Dwayne too, there were only four Perry and Production Johnson inger-ac- lines in the musical staff Orlando #JUMANJI,” tress Lady instead of five. Bloom he posted. SGaga was She said that alcohol The 2017 film changed appalled by a may have been to blame the rules of the game mistake in her for the error as she post- set by the original 1995 music tat- ed the corrected image version, starring Robin too on her of the tattoo. She wrote: Williams, where wild an- wrist. “Musical crisis averted. Katy Perry, Orlando imals escaped from the She took Too many tequilas for- boardgame into the real to Twitter to share her relief got the fifth staff line world and the young play- with fans after a tattoo of a mu- poor thing. Here’s the ers’ home was covered in sic stave on her wrist with a real deal.” Bloom engaged vines. missing fifth line was correct- Gaga is current- ed, reports bbc.com. ly up for Best Ac- “As a music theory student tress for her role Los Angeles share the news, reports daily- Katy’s mother Mary Hudson R. Kelly faces new I’m appalled, as someone hav- as upcoming music mail.co.uk. also shared images of the emo- ing fun with their friends I’m star Ally in “A Star is Born”, inger Katy Perry says “Full bloom,” she wrote along tional proposal on Facebook, sexual assault relieved,” she said. directed by Bradley Cooper. she got engaged to actor with a photograph of herself with caption: “Look who got allegations The 91st Academy Awards Gaga got two new tattoos -- a SOrlando Bloom on Val- with her fiance Orlando, flaunt- engaged last night.” Los Angeles “La Vie En Rose” tribute in- will be held here on February entine’s Day this year, following ing her ring. Perry was previously married spired by “A Star is Born” and 24. It will be telecast in India a three-year on-off romance. Th “Troy” actor also shared to actor Russell Brand, while a musical staff with the notes on Star Movies. The “Part of me” hitmaker the same photograph writing, Orlando was married to model awyer Michael Avenat- on Friday took to Instagram to “Lifetimes”. Miranda Kerr. Lti has released a video tape which allegedly shows rapper R. Kelly sexually as- Actress Charlotte saulting a minor girl. Clooney, Pitt among Avenatti on Thursday Rampling Rita Ora Hollywood actors yelling ‘cut’ took to Twitter and claimed gets lifetime among £3.4m that he has handed over fraud victims over Oscar award changes the video to achievement award police. at Berlin fest Los Angeles Los Angeles matography, film editing, short “My cli- films and makeup/hairstyling ent knows Berlin n accountant has ad- eorge Clooney, Brad would be pre- the identity mitted defraud- Pitt and Robert de Niro sented dur- of the girl and ritish actress Char- ing high-pro- on Thursday joined a ing the R. Kelly. He R. Kelly Blotte Rampling said on file clients,A including pop Ggrowing protest in Hollywood commer- identified the Thursday she was moved star Rita Ora, out of about over plans by Oscars organiz- cials in two of them on the vide- to be awarded the Berlin £3.4m. ers to present cinematography, the Feb. otape. He worked for and Film Festival’s Golden Andrew Munday, 37, target- editing and some other awards 24 tele- has known R. Kelly for dec- Bear for lifetime achieve- ed the former X Factor judge during commercial breaks at cast. ades, and he met the girl on ment. and others, using the money next week’s Academy Awards a number of occasions,” said The 73-year-old, who from the fraud to buy houses. ceremony. Avenatti, who is reportedly started her career as a His offences took place while Sandra Bullock, Emma representing an individual model, is famed for star- he was employed by now-de- Stone and Jon Hamm also who the attorney describes ring in arthouse films. funct accountancy firm Blue added their names to an open as a whistleblower against She is best known for Cube Business Ltd, police letter signed by directors Kelly. playing a concentration said. Munday, of Veloc- Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee camp survivor in Liliana ette Way, Northampton, and Alfonso Cuaron de- Cavani’s “The Night Por- pleaded guilty at the town’s crown manding the decision Ben Affleck ter” (1974). court to nine counts of fraud. be reversed. Rampling has starred in After the case Ora’s lawyer The Academy explains reason for a wide range of other films, Graham Shear, of international of Motion Pic- retiring as Batman including “Georgy Girl” legal firm Bryan Cave Leight- ture Arts and Los Angeles (1966) with Lynn Red- on Paisner, said a “substan- Sciences an- grave, Woody Allen’s Star- tial part” of the money nounced ear- dust Memories (1980) and taken from his client lier this week ctor Ben Affleck says several movies by French had been recov- that the Oscars Ahe decided not to re- director Francois Ozon in ered. for best cine- turn as Batman when he the 2000s. couldn’t crack the idea for the next standalone film. In January, it was announced that he would Los Angeles True and her work. She’s all about True not be re - and being a good mom,” a source told turning for eality TV personality Khloe eonline.com. The source added: “She’s the Matt Kardashian refuses to consumed with True and head- Reeves-di- R“classify” or label her over-heels in love with her. She rected stan- relationship with basketball chooses not to worry about it or dalone film, player Tristan Thompson. to classify their relationship titled “The Ben Affleck “They are still together. anymore. She is happy Batman”, Tristan is on the road and with things the way they which is scheduled for in Cleveland and Khloe’s are and feels fulfilled. a June 25, 2021 release. in Los Angeles most of Affleck had previously Khloe Kardashian and For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 the time. She is focused on stepped down from di- Rita Ora Tristan Thompson recting the Batman film. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 15

Man Utd’s Martial, Lingard to miss Chelsea, Liverpool Chelsea edge out Malmo matches AFP | Manchester Barysaw and Arsenal never Arsenal slip at threatened an equaliser, with anchester United will • Lacazette’s late dismissal also Mbe without Anthony BATE Borisov with ruling him out of next week’s Martial and Jesse Lingard Alexandre Lacazette second leg in London. for Monday’s FA Cup clash denied goal and sent off Unai Emery’s side have now at Chelsea with both side- won just two of their last nine lined for up to three weeks Olivier Giroud’s away matches -- last week - after picking up injuries • end’s victory over the Premier during Tuesday’s Champi- backheel helps League’s bottom club Hudders- ons League defeat by Paris Chelsea see out first- field and an FA Cup win against Saint-Germain. leg win in Malmo third-tier Blackpool. The in-form duo will also Elsewhere, Napoli began miss Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford in the Premier AFP | Paris, France life without record goalscorer Marek Hamsik with a 3-1 win in League on February 24 and a fiery atmosphere at FC Zurich. face a race against time to helsea claimed a 2-1 vic- Lorenzo Insigne, who has re- make the second leg of the tory at Malmo in the Eu- placed Hamsik as captain after last 16 tie against PSG in the Cropa League last-32 first the Slovakian’s move to China, French capital on March 6. leg yesterday to ease some of the scored the opening goal, with “I think they’ll be out for pressure on beleaguered coach Jose Callejon and Piotr Zielinski two-to three weeks,” United Maurizio Sarri, while Arsenal also on target. caretaker manager Ole Gun- suffered a shock loss to BATE Celtic’s European adventures nar Solskjaer said yesterday. Borisov. Olivier Giroud of Chelsea scores a goal to make it 0-2 appear to be over for another Martial sustained a groin Visitors Chelsea desperately wasn’t really very easy after the heeled finish. season after being outclassed problem in the early stages needed a response after back- last match (the defeat by City),” The French striker has now 2-0 by Valencia at Parkhead. of Solskjaer’s first defeat in to-back humiliating away losses, Sarri told BT Sport. scored five goals in six Europa Denis Cheryshev and Ruben charge, but was able to car- with last Sunday’s 6-0 thrashing Chelsea found themselves up I think I am always League games this season, de- Sobrino got the goals as the ry on until half-time before by Manchester City following against a spirited Malmo outfit confident but spite only netting once in 23 Spaniards extended their recent being substituted. a 4-0 reverse at Bournemouth. in the first half, roared on by sometimes we had matches in domestic competi- unbeaten run to six matches. Ross Barkley took advantage a vociferous home crowd, but the wrong approach tions. Inter Milan claimed a 1-0 win of a defensive lapse by the home kept the Swedes at arm’s length But Malmo did grab the goal at Rapid Vienna despite Mauro team to put Chelsea ahead on before Barkley grabbed their with matches so we their efforts deserved in the Icardi snubbing the trip after Coach Valverde the half-hour mark, with Olivier first away goal of 2019. need to be careful in 80th minute, as Anders Chris- being stripped of the captaincy Giroud adding a 58th-minute Pedro swung over a cross every match tiansen slotted past Chelsea over a contract row, with Lauta- extends stay at second before Malmo’s late goal which Lasse Nielsen should MAURIZIO SARRI goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. ro Martinez scoring the winner Barcelona gave them a glimmer of hope have headed away, but the de- from the penalty spot. ahead of next week’s return fender failed with his attemped But the Premier League giants Arsenal beaten in Belarus Wissam Ben Yedder’s AFP | Madrid match at Stamford Bridge. volleyed clearance and Barkley took total control of the tie in the Arsenal face an uphill battle to 22nd-minute strike helped re- Chelsea face Manchester was on hand to control and stab 58th minute with a wonderful progress after a 1-0 defeat by cord five-time winners Sevilla panish champions Bar- United in the FA Cup on Mon- into the net. counter-attack. BATE in a game which saw Al- take a large step towards the last Scelona announced yes- day, before facing City again in Uwe Rosler’s Malmo piled on Barkley led the charge before exandre Lacazette sent off for 16 with a 1-0 victory over Lazio terday they have extended the League Cup final on Feb - the pressure at the end of the picking out Willian, and the elbowing Aleksandar Filipovic in Rome, while Benfica backed contract of coach Ernesto ruary 24. half, but Barkley twice produced Brazilian powered to the byline with five minutes remaining. up their 10-0 weekend thump- Valverde for another season “I am happy because we crucial headers at the other end before cutting the ball back for Stanislav Dragun put BATE ing of Nacional by winning 2-1 with the option of one more. played with confidence and it to keep Chelsea in front. Giroud to flick in a cool back- ahead just before the break in at Galatasaray. Valverde, who took over at the Camp Nou in 2017 after joining from Athletic Bilbao, won the league and cup double last season. Rahul returns to India squad after chat show Ciao captain - Napoli bid “FC Barcelona and Er- nesto Valverde, the first AFP | Mumbai 24, followed by five ODI games. farewell to club legend Hamsik team coach, have reached Kohli opted out of the last an agreement to extend the atsman K.L. Rahul returned two ODIs against New Zealand AFP | Milan “Dear Marek, since I was contract between the two Bto India’s squad yesterday after guiding the side to an un- lucky enough to wear the shirt parties for another season for the upcoming limited-overs beatable 3-0 lead, also skipping apoli captain Marek Ham- of my city’s team, you have (2019/20) with the option series against Australia after India’s 2-1 defeat in the T20 Nsik brought the curtain always been present as Friend, for one more (2020/21),” being sidelined for sexist com- series. down on his 12-year career Comrade and Cap- the club said in a statement. ments during a controversial TV Senior wicketkeeper-bats- at the club and yesterday the tain,” wrote Insig- Valverde’s previous con- chat show appearance. man Dinesh Karthik was team paid tribute to the Slovak ne, 27, who joined tract would have expired at Teammate Hardik Pandya dropped from the ODI team that star as he prepares to move the southern Ital- the end of this season. had talked about his encounters unites for one final time before to Chinese Super League side ian side the year He came within a whisk- with multiple women in the the 50-over World Cup in Eng- Dalian Yifang. before Hamsik. er of leading Barca to an chat show aired last month as land and Wales starting May 30. “We wish Hamsik all the undefeated 2017/2018 sea- Rahul sat next to him, prompt- Rising star Rishabh Pant got best in the future,” said coach Marek son when only a defeat late ing an uproar on social media India’s batsman K.L. Rahul plays a the go-ahead instead, indicat- Carlo Ancelotti after Napoli’s Hamsik in the season at Levante that led to the duo’s suspension. shot (file photo) ing the wicketkeeper could be 3-1 win over FC Zurich in the prevented the team from While their ban was lifted last Rahul has been named in a part of India’s World Cup Europa League last 32, first leg making history. month and Pandya returned to both the one-day and Twen- scheme. on Thursday night. Barca’s run of scor- the Indian XI in New Zealand, ty20 squads announced by the Frontline fast bowler Bhu- Napoli forward Lorenzo In- ing in 37 consecutive Rahul had to prove his batting country’s cricket board. vneshwar Kumar has been rest- signe, who takes captain’s arm- matches in the league form for India A against Eng- Skipper Virat Kohli also re- ed for the first two ODI games band from the Slovak interna- came to an end last Sun- land Lions in two unofficial turned to lead the side in two and returns for the remaining tional, took to Instagram to pay day with a goalless draw Tests. T20 matches starting February three matches. tribute to the 31-year-old. away to Athletic Bilbao. Mini me: Rossi finds fountain of youth in his academy

AFP | Tavullia, Italy proteges -- Franco Morbidelli emy was to bring Italian mo - and Francesco Bagnaia. torcycling back to where it was talian motorcycling legend Three of the six Italians who 15 years ago, when we were on IValentino Rossi says he has will line-out in the first Grand top,” Alessio Salucci, a childhood discovered the fountain of youth Prix of the season on March 10 KNOW WHAT friend and right-hand man of in his VR46 Riders Academy as in Qatar train on a dirt track cir- Rossi, now the Academy’s sport- he aspires to continue compet- cuit at Rossi’s “Motor Ranch” at ing director, told AFP. ing at the highest level past his Tavullia, a village in eastern Italy “It was a lot of work, listen- 40th birthday today. where the local hero grew up. Riders in the academy ing to Valentino and going full “Working with young people Forming two oval circuits, the will be competing at the throttle.” keeps me young,” said the nine- 2.4-kilometre track stands out in world championships The ranch is located on the time world champion who set the valley against a backdrop of in MotoGP, Moto2 or site of an abandoned gypsum up the Academy near his home vineyards and olive groves. Moto3 next season quarry, where Rossi used to train town of Tavullia in 2013 to help In this unlikely location 11 with his friends. aspiring young riders and revive aspiring riders train alongside Next season, they will all be Rossi enjoyed working within the ailing MotoGP sector in Italy. their idol, during long “Ameri- competing at the world cham- a group so much that he decided Five years on, the Yahama rid- can-style” sessions -- two elim- pionships in MotoGP, Moto2 or to convert an abandoned farmer, also known as “The Doctor,” inations on each passage before Yamaha Factory Racing’s Italian rider Valentino Rossi leaves the pit lane during Moto3. house and start the Academy on is competing against two of his a final four. the last day of the 2019 MotoGP pre-season testing at the Sepang (file photo) “The original idea of the Acad- 65 hectares of his father’s land. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 16 S Africa ahead against Lanka

at a short ball and was caught Du Plessis, bowlers South Africa, first innings, 235 behind for nought. • Sri Lanka, first innings, 191 Oshada Fernando and Kusal give South Africa South Africa, second innings Perera, both showing a willing- vice-like grip (overnight 126-4) ness to go for their shots, saw Sri D. Elgar c and b Embuldeniya 35 Lanka through to an early close Sri Lanka require A. Markram c Mendis b Rajitha 28 when bad light stopped play. another• 221 runs with H. Amla c Thirimanne b V. Fernando 16 The flurry of wickets negated T. Bavuma lbw b Embuldeniya 3 Sri Lanka’s achievement in tak- 7 wickets remaining F. du Plessis lbw b V. Fernando 90 ing the last five South African Q. de Kock lbw b Embuldeniya 55 wickets for eight runs. AFP | Durban, South Africa V. Philander b Embuldeniya 18 Left-arm spinner Lasith Em- K. Maharaj b V. Fernando 4 buldeniya, 22, playing in his first outh Africa took three Sri K. Rabada c Dickwella b Embuldeniya 0 Test, took five for 66 as South Lankan wickets in three D. Steyn b V. Fernando 1 Africa were bowled out for 259 Sovers to finish in a strong D. Olivier not out 2 in their second innings. position on the third day of the Extras (lb2, nb3, w2) 7 first Test yesterday. Total (79.1 overs) 259 Impressive debut Sri Lanka, needing 304 to win, Sri Lanka, second innings South Africa were on course to were 83 for three at the close, 221 D. Karunaratne lbw b Philander 20 set the tourists a more challeng- runs short of their target. L. Thirimanne c Du Plessis b Rabada 21 ing target when they reached 251 The tourists started their O. Fernando not out 28 for five, with captain Du Ples- chase promisingly in Durban, K. Mendis c De Kock b Olivier 0 sis and Philander looking solid with captain Dimuth Karuna- K. Perera not out 12 in a sixth wicket partnership ratne and Lahiru Thirimanne Extras (lb2) 2 of 60. putting on 42 for the first wick- Total (3 wkts, 28 overs) 83 But Embuldeniya, who bowled et but both openers were out with impressive control, took in the space of five balls, to be Philander’s wicket to start a followed shortly afterwards by et to Vernon Philander for the collapse in which the last five Kusal Mendis. second time in the match. As in wickets fell for eight runs. Thirimanne fell for 21 to a the first innings it was a tight Left-arm swing bowler Vish- sharp catch at second slip by decision which Karunaratne re- wa Fernando dismissed Du South African captain Faf du viewed. Replays showed it was Plessis for 90 three overs lat- Plessis when he edged an ex- “umpire’s call” with the ball er and the rest of the batting travagant drive against Kagiso flicking the bails. crumbled. Rabada. Duanne Olivier replaced Phi- Fernando took four for 71 to Karunaratne was out for 20 in lander and struck with his fifth follow up a career-best four for the next over, leg before wick- South Afria’s cricket player Faf du Plessis plays a shot ball when Kusal Mendis flashed 62 in the first innings.

Halep stuns Svitolina with Qatar comeback Ferrari launch new SF90

AFP | Doha Halep said her win was “unbelievable”. looking to end F1 title drought imona Halep won five games “I didn’t give up, I promised Sin a row in the deciding set myself I would never give up AFP | Milan Ferrari are the sport’s most in the last 10 years, yet we fell of an astonishing match against against her again because I lost successful team, but have not short of our objectives. Elina Svitolina in Doha yester- two matches very bad,” said errari yesterday unveiled won the drivers’ title since “Such a setback is never easy day to power through to the Halep. Ftheir new Formula One Kimi Raikkonen took the ti - to swallow, but I assure you we Qatar Open final. It was her first win against SF90 car which the Italian sta- tle in 2007. The team’s last look forward with strong com- Seemingly down and al - the world number seven since ble hopes will end their dec- constructors’ title was in mitment and determination.” most out at 1-4 in the third set, 2017. ade-long title drought to mark 2008. Before joining Ferrari, Vettel world number three Halep was The Romanian will now play the team’s 90th anniversary. The past two seasons have monopolised the world title for roared on by a large and noisy her 34th career final on Satur- The new SF90, featuring the held out the promise of Ferrari four consecutive years with Red set of Romanian day against either Germany’s team’s traditional red with challenging Mercedes’ dom- Bull from 2010 to 2013. fans to secure a re- Angelique Kerber or Belgium’s splashes of black, was launched inance, with Vettel finishing Ferrari team are under new markable 6-3, 3-6, Elise Mertens, who play in the at a glitzy ceremony at Ferra- runner-up to Briton Lewis leadership with Mattia Binotto 6-4 victory over the Simona Halep of Romania celebrates second semi-final, also yester- ri’s Maranello headquarters by Hamilton on both occasions. replacing Maurizio Arrivabene Ukrainian. her win over Elina Sitolina of Ukraine day. drivers Sebastian Vettel and Vettel is heading into his fifth as team principal. new 21-year-old team-mate season with the team while Le- Binotto explained that the Charles Leclerc. clerc has replaced Raikkonen. “innovative” new car built on “I’m extremely excited, I see “Sebastian is hungry as ever, the successful features of the Luiz insists Chelsea stars still believe in Sarri the car completely assembled he knows the whole team is 2018 model. for the first time,” said Vettel, behind him,” said Ferrari CEO “We got really good achieve- round on Monday followed City,” added Luiz. 31, who along with Leclerc Louis Camilleri. ments in 2018 and it’s a devel- by a reunion with City in the “We lost a few matches wore a black suit with the Fer- “This year is an important opment of last year’s car,” he David Luiz League Cup final on Febru- because it is part of the pro- rari crest. one for us as we celebrate our said. “We tried to push again to ary 24. cess. The teams that are at “Unfortunately, I’m not 90th anniversary as the Scuder- raise the bar and tried to be as “Yes, (we have an) amazing the top of the table now are dressed properly and can’t just ia Ferrari was born in Modena extreme as we could.” future,” Luiz told reporters ones with managers who jump in and drive off. I can’t in 1929. The new car features a rad- after victory in Sweden. “We have been there for more wait. “It’s an important milestone ical front wing design to meet have had many meetings than three years. “I’m looking forward to this as we continue to be inspired new regulations, the aim of AFP | London already asking if someone “There is a big difference year, I think the team is on the and guided by the vision of our which is reduce turbulence doesn’t believe. when you have already un- right path and hopefully we can founder Enzo Ferrari. and to allow cars to race closer helsea defender “Nobody said anything. It’s derstood everything, it is continue improving.” “Last season was our best together. CDavid Luiz insists because everyone believes.” much easier to play football. there has been no dress- The humiliating nature of “I think we are in the right ing room revolt against Chelsea’s heaviest ever Pre- way to still improve to be- manager Maurizio Sar- mier League defeat raised come a fantastic team.” ri’s tactics despite a 6-0 serious questions over for- Should Chelsea continue mauling at Manchester mer Napoli coach Sarri’s fu- to stumble in the Premier City last weekend. ture just eight months into a League, winning the Europa Sarri has been crit- three-year contract. League may represent their icised for refusing to But Luiz believes the Ital- best chance of Champions adapt his style, even on ian needs time to implement League qualification. the road against the best his ideas just as City boss Goals from Ross Barkley opponents. Pep Guardiola and Liverpool and Olivier Giroud put them The Blues bounced back manager Jurgen Klopp did well on course for the last by beating Malmo 2-1 in the early in their time in Eng- 16 in Malmo, but Sarri was Europa League on Thursday, land. concerned by the slack de- but tougher tests lie in wait “We lost against maybe fending that allowed Anders with the visit of Manchester the best team in the world at Christiansen to pull a goal United in the FA Cup fifth the moment in Manchester back. The new Ferrari Formula One SF90 which was unveiled at Maranello

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