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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 School serves Many child liquor at farewell bash DOHA: A leading interna- abuse cases tional school here has drawn fire from a section of parents for including liquor on the menu of a farewell event for students. not reported Some parents said they were shocked to get an invitation from the school that said liquor would Training needed for identification be served at the event organised at a hotel. BY FAZEENA SALEEM reported,” said Dr Khalid Alsaadi Many parents boycotted the Alyafei, consultant at Paediatric event as their demand to take DOHA: Many child abuse cases Emergency of HMC, speaking alcohol off the menu was rejected in Qatar go unreported because to reporters on the sidelines of by the school, which said most healthcare workers do not have a seminar on child abuse at the parents wanted drinks to be the training and experience Four Seasons hotel yesterday. served, a local Arabic daily has to identify cases, according to The seminar was organised as reported. The school told upset experts at the Hamad Medical part of the Kulluna health and parents that it will look into their Corporation (HMC). safety campaign aimed at creat- request for the same event next The HMC received 120 child ing awareness on the issue among year. The name of the school abuse cases last year, but the healthcare workers at HMC. and students’ age was not men- actual number could be much “Depriving children from vac- tioned in the report. The event higher. All the 120 cases were cination, preventing them from Supporters of Hassan Rowhani celebrate after the official announcement of his victory, in Tehran, yesterday. was criticised by parents and referred to the HMC by the Qatar going to school and other form others on local social network- Foundation for Protection of of negligence are also considered ing sites. Many people demanded Women and Children (QFCWP). abuse,” he added. strict action against the school. Most cases involved physical Child abuse cases can be identi- THE PENINSULA or sexual abuse, but incidents of fied mainly by looking at the inju- Rowhani is new Iran president Continued on page 5 psychological abuse are rarely ries. Sometimes doctors or nurses reported. become suspicious, leading to fur- TEHRAN: Moderate cleric a crowd in the centre of the city. republic,” he said. Psychological or emotional ther investigations. Hassan Rowhani was declared In his first statement after Then they will “hear an appro- Egypt breaks abuse refers to behaviour that Of the 54 cases treated at the Iran’s new president yesterday, being declared outright winner priate response,” he added. may result in psychological Paediatric Emergency of HMC ending eight years of conserva- with 50.68 percent of votes cast in Rowhani, a former top nuclear ties with Syria trauma including anxiety and over the past five years, 53 per- tive grip on the top office in a Friday’s vote, Rowhani called on negotiator who has championed chronic depression. cent were girls. And 22 percent victory cheered in the streets world powers to treat Iran with more constructive engagement CAIRO: Egyptian President “We see these (child abuse) of the victims were Qataris. The and cautiously welcomed by respect and recognise its rights, in with world powers, won outright Mohammed Mursi said he cases on a regular basis. victims were between one- and- world powers. an apparent allusion to its contro- against five conservative can- had cut all diplomatic ties Sometimes it’s very difficult to half months and 12 years, said Tens of thousands of jubilant versial nuclear policy. didates with 18.6 million votes, with Damascus yesterday and identify. Last year, 120 cases were Dr Khalid Al Ansari, director of Iranians took to the streets of “This is a victory of intelligence, Interior Minister Mohammad called for a no-fly zone over reported by the QFCWP to the Paediatric Emergency. Tehran, toting pictures of 64-year- of moderation, of progress... over Mostafa Najjar said. Syria, pitching the most popu- Hamad General Hospital, but it An average of 58 percent of old Rowhani and chanting pro- extremism,” Rowhani said. Rowhani’s tally was enough to lous Arab state firmly against does not indicate that all cases victims were physically abused, reform slogans as news of his “A new opportunity has been ensure there would be no run-off President Bashar Al Assad. He have been reported. Some cases 9 percent were neglected, 11 per- victory spread. “I see happiness in created by this great epic, and the against the runner-up, Tehran also warned Assad’s allies in can be minor and that is why they cent sexually abused and 15 per- the city after eight years. I see it on nations who tout democracy and mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Iranian-backed Lebanese are ignored. Psychological abuse cent were subject to psychological the faces of my people,” said Sahar, open dialogue should speak to the who came a distant second with Shia militia Hezbollah to pull is also neglected. Only sexual abuse. THE PENINSULA a 27-year-old pro-reform univer- Iranian people with respect and 6.07 million votes. AFP back from fighting in Syria. and physical abuse is normally Picture on page 2 sity student as she marched with recognise the rights of the Islamic See also page 7 See also page 6 SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Qatar scientists make breakthrough in diabetes treatment DOHA: Scientists at Qatar maintain the correct sugar level Therapy-Nucleic Acids, the official including heart disease and kid- declared as a viable therapy. In sugar, the beta cells produce less Biomedical Research Institute, in the body’s circulation. journal of the American Society of ney failure. This discovery has the a healthy person, insulin is pro- insulin. The stem cells engineered in collaboration with research- The Scientific Director of Gene and Cell Therapy. potential to reduce this burden by duced by the pancreas in a con- by the QBRI team behave in the ers at Imperial College London, the Stem Cell and Regenerative “Diabetes is a world-wide harnessing the body’s own stem stant proportion to remove excess same way, secreting more or less have made a potentially signifi- Medicine Center at QBRI, Dr health problem, and it is espe- cells to secrete insulin as needed glucose, or sugar, from the blood,” insulin, depending on glucose lev- cant breakthrough in the treat- Nagy Habib, is the lead inves- cially prevalent in Qatar,” said to maintain proper blood sugar Dr Haoudi explained. els in the blood. ment of diabetes. tigator of the team of scientists Executive Director of QBRI levels in the body. This research “When a person consumes These studies have been sup- The team has discovered a new at QBRI and Imperial College and a co-author of the study, Dr represents the first promising more sugar-rich food, the insulin- ported by QBRI, a member of way to instruct isolated stem cells London that made the discovery. Abdelali Haoudi. steps toward a new treatment, producing cells in the pancreas Qatar Foundation for Education, in a laboratory setting to secrete The findings have just “People with diabetes face but it will need to go through (called beta cells) secrete more Science and Community insulin when it is needed to been published in Molecular serious medical complications, the clinical validation before it is insulin. When a person eats less Development. THE PENINSULA Qatar retains rank Protecting children from abuse in peace index 2013 report shows world is becoming less peaceful

DOHA: Qatar has retained its has been largely due to an top rank on the Global Peace increase in military expenditure Index (GPI) for 2013 in the and political and security insta- Middle East and North Africa bility, in addition to a rise in the (Mena) region for the fifth intensity of internal conflicts in time in a row. different countries. At the same time the region Qatar saw an improvement continues to be affected by the in its score on some indica- fallout of the Arab Spring, the tors such as corruption (6.8/10) resulting turmoil, which has had compared to (7.2/10) in 2012 and a profound impact on the global media freedom (32.9/100) com- FROM LEFT: Dr Khalid Abdulnoor, Dr Salah Al Mannai, Dr Ahmed Al Hammadi, Dr Marcellina Mian and peace index this year. pared to (42/100) in 2012. Consultant at the Paediatric Emergency, Dr Khalid Alsaadi Alyafei, during the Child Abuse and Neglect The annual report published The GPI is an attempt to Symposium at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP by the Sydney-based Institute measure the relative position of for Economics and Peace (IEP), nations’ and regions’ peacefulness. ranks 162 countries by meas- It is the product of Institute for uring their level of safety and Economics and Peace (IEP) and security, extent of domestic or developed in consultation with SCH launches webpage on Coronavirus international conflict and the an international panel of peace degree of militarisation. experts from peace institutes and DOHA: The Supreme Council The webpage is available in both virus responsible for severe acute Some GCC countries also think tanks with data collected of Health (SCH) launched a Arabic and English. The council respiratory syndrome (SARS), dropped from their rankings (UAE), Kuwait and Oman were and collated by the Economist webpage to raise awareness has also allocated a hot line to which was identified in 2003. compared to last year, which ranked second, third and fourth Intelligence Unit. about the Coronavirus. It could answer any queries that the pub- The council said on the page according to GPI, is due to inter- respectively, with Syria ranked The list was launched first in be reached through the coun- lic may have. The hotline number that one of the best ways for pre- nal conflicts, strained relations as the least peaceful country in May 2007, then continued yearly. cil’s website www.sch.gov.qa is 6674 0951. venting infection was through with regional powers and some the region. The 2013 index shows It is claimed to be the first study to Apart from raising aware- According to the website, coro- washing hands thoroughly. countries ramping up their mili- that the world has become less rank countries around the world ness about the virus, the website navirus was identified in 2012 as Another simple prevention tary spending. peaceful. according to their peacefulness. details how the virus is transmit- the cause of respiratory illness method was covering one’s cough. The United Arab Emirates The decline in global peace THE PENINSULA ted and how to prevent infections. in people. It is different from the QNA SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

Emir congratulates More dust Iran president-elect DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday con- gratulated Hassan Rowhani storms likely on winning the presidential elections that took place in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Prime Minister from today and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani have also sent similar cables to Hassan HMC issues health guidelines Rowhani. QNA

DOHA: With another wave  Avoid going outside, especially of dust storms expected from during high winds or low vis- SCH seeks public today, the Hamad Medical ibility when the dust levels Corporation (HMC) has advised are particularly harmful. If participation in GCC people to take necessary unavoidable, spend as little precautions. time outside as possible, and health competition Dust storms pose health haz- avoid doing outdoor exercise. ards such as sinus allergies and Keep your windows and doors DOHA: The Supreme Council of respiratory infections. closed. Health (SCH) yesterday encour- The Emergency Department at Cover your nose and mouth aged the public to participate in HMC received about 40 patients with a mask or damp cloth to the 5th Gulf Excellence Award with ailments related to dusty reduce inhalation of particles in health media, launched by weather on Friday and Saturday of dust when going out. the Executive Board of Health alone, said Dr Ankush Pathare, When driving, keep the car’s Ministers’ Council for GCC emergency physician at the windows closed, and opt for States. department. air conditioning instead of An aerial view of Aspire Zone. This year’s competition will be Dust consists of tiny solid par- fresh air. held under the title of “Physical ticles floating in the air, which can Avoid rubbing your eyes to Activity.” Participants convey a defeat the lungs’ natural defences prevent eye infection, which message related to health using and harm sensitive lung tissue. is common during this season. mediums like Facebook, YouTube, Fine particles of dust can irri- Wear protective gear such as Registration for Aspire Ramadan on-line blog or Television tate the lungs and trigger allergic airtight goggles. If your eyes and Radio Public Service reactions or asthma attacks, and become irritated, rinse with Announcements. prolonged exposure to airborne water. Be especially careful if sports festival begins today Director of Communication dust can cause chronic breath- you wear contact lenses. and Media Department at SCH, ing and lung problems, as well as During hot weather, always Jassim Ibrahim Fakhro, said heart disease, he added. carry a supply of water to DOHA: Aspire Zone Registration for both men and fabulous venues and services of the prizes encourage talents to Dr Pathare said those who keep from being dehydrated. Foundation’s (AZF) annual women who are 16 years and over our Sports City,” Al Kuwari said. produce distinguished media develop symptoms of allergies People who are prone to bad Ramadan festival is set to opens today, via the website www. Al Kuwari explained that there messages that would help raise such as watering of the eyes, allergies should start using return for a third year titled aspirezone.qa/ramadan. will be a number of different awareness and increase the cough, wheezing or asthma can their antihistamines during “Hayyakum b Aspire” to reflect President of Aspire Zone aspects to this year’s festival. standard of health media. go to their primary healthcare this season, even before the the new distinctive character Foundation, Hilal Al Kuwari He said a number of cultural, This year has seen the addition centres (PHCs). symptoms start. for this year, incorporating cul- said: “This Ramadan Sports religious and charitable events of New media as one of the medi- “Those who have severe trou- tural and family activities. Festival falls under the slogan have also been added to the pro- ums that participants can use, ble breathing, or start cough- People at high risk of contract- The event has grown signifi- of “Hayyakum b Aspire” and is gramme this year. Fakhro said. The step came in ing green sputum, might have a ing respiratory infection include cantly since last year and will designed to help all members “One of the key themes of recognition of the growing influ- lung infection and should go to infants and young children, the feature nine different sports, as of the community stay active Ramadan is family. The activi- ence of new media outlets like the Emergency Department,” he elderly, people with a history of well as a collection of cultural, throughout the Holy month of ties we offer are designed for the Facebook in advertising. added. asthma, bronchitis, emphysema religious, and family-orientated Ramadan, which, this year, falls whole family to enjoy together, General Director of the People living away from the or other respiratory conditions, activities. during the middle of summer. regardless of age. These include Executive Board of GCC Health city, where there is no structure people with heart disease, preg- Set to kick off at the end of He said Aspire Zone religious lectures in the Aspire Ministers’ Council Dr Tawfiq bin or building to break down the nant women, and people who July, the two-week sports festival Foundation has always been Mosque, in addition to a host of Ahmad Khouja said the prize will dust and reflect the sunlight, are have to work outdoors, such as will feature beach soccer, basket- committed to providing activi- other charitable activities,” he be $50,000. The selection criteria advised to avoid going out unless construction or delivery workers. ball, football, flag football, table- ties for all, including athletes and said. of the winner will depend on how absolutely necessary Those with chronic conditions tennis for the disabled, handball, non-athletes. The tournaments and various clear is his/her message, given Dr Pathare has recommended should see their doctors as soon volleyball, and remote control car “This is the least we can do cultural, religious, and charitable that it was related to the impor- the following precautions during as possible if an infection occurs. races. An array of fantastic prizes for the people of Qatar to maxi- activities will be held across the tance of remaining physically dust storms: THE PENINSULA will be on offer. mize their benefit enjoying the Zone. THE PENINSULA active. QNA

QC inks deal on vocational courses

DOHA: Qatar Chamber to include this much needed is one of the most active govern- (QC) has signed an MoU dimension of vocational training ment organisations that is sup- with Adamsonian Institute of into our list of programmes for porting and encouraging the Management and Technology the members and community in private sector towards accom- (AIMT) to offer vocational Qatar.” He said that there is a seri- modating Qatar’s phenomenal courses, in Doha. ous demand for these programmes economic growth.” QC, which has been provid- in Qatar as the country is experi- He also thanked QC Director- ing various short trainings to its encing phenomenal growth. General Remy Rowhani and sen- members for many years, is now AIMT CEO Zafar A Satti ior management for their support launching new long-term voca- expressed his satisfaction with and commitment for the better- tional training to meet the grow- the progress and assured that ment of the community. ing demand for this segment of Adamsonian Institute is com- He said vocational and terti- training and education. mitted to quality education and ary education is a missing link Signing the MoU for QC was praised QC Chairman Sheikh between the secondary school Director-General Remy Rowhani Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani for education and university degrees while it was signed for AIMT by his exemplary leadership and and that there is a serious demand CEO Zafar A Satti. devotion in putting QC on the in the GCC for tertiary education. Rowhani said: “We are excited world map. He said the Chamber QNA

Civil Defence fire trucks after a fire that broke out in a small cafeteria at the Falcon petrol station on Friday. Stricter safety rules urged after petrol station fire

DOHA: A fire that occurred concern, they said. “The situa- two big facilities will be enough. at a petrol station in Doha on tion has improved compared to However, the government should Friday has triggered calls for the past and the Civil Defence allow private companies to open enhancing safety measures in Department has imposed more petrol stations,” he added. such sensitive locations to avoid stricter safety rules for shops in Another Qatari citizen said a repetition of such mishaps. petrol stations. However, the lat- there should be special regula- The fire broke out in a small est incident indicates that there tions for licensing shops being cafeteria in the Falcon petrol is a need to further intensify set up in petrol stations. The station near the Mall rounda- monitoring,” said Ahmed Jolo, number of facilities should be bout. None was injured in the president of the Qatar Engineers cut down. incident. Association. “Too many small and big shops Several citizens have expressed He said the number of shops in are operating in some petrol concern over a repetition of such petrol stations should be reduced stations like the one in Abu incidents and called for stricter to ensure safety. It is also impor- Hamour. There is an array of safety rules for shops functioning tant to have the shops, especially popular restaurants located close in petrol stations. The presence restaurants in a safe distance to the filling machines. This is of too many small shops, includ- from the filling machines. posing a potential threat to pub- ing restaurants in several pet- “There is no need for too many lic safety,” he said. rol stations is a matter of great shops in petrol stations. One or THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Rota honours youth for making a change Ten Rota Youth Service Clubs work on a broad range of projects to make the world a better place

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (Rota), hosted a celebra- tion event at QF Recreation Center to honour members of its Rota Youth Service Clubs whose service projects are mak- ing a difference in Qatar’s local communities. Supported by grants from Vodafone Qatar, 10 Rota Youth Service Clubs worked for 10 months on a broad range of projects related to sports for development, the environment, Arabic language integration and Skills Development. “ROTA’s youth strategy equips young people in Qatar with skills and experiences which enable them to become responsible, capable, civic minded youth who are actively seeking to make their community and the world a bet- ter place, by taking direct action to address local social and global issues,” Rota’s Executive Director, Essa Al Mannai, said. Share’s ‘Shrink’ is the latest addition to Rota Youth Service Rota Executive Director, Essa Al Mannai, with officials and members of Rota Youth Service Clubs at QF Recreation Center. Clubs. This project aims to addresses the problem of obesity, whereas “Bricks Of Hope”, is a Club members how to create high and sports facilities in Gaza and “Rota is thrilled to partner with ‘Educatement’ project at Qatar Development Department, Youth project about rebuilding a school quality, cutting-edge social aware- the West Bank with its Sports Vodafone Qatar as the sponsor of University is to develop culture Service Clubs are founded on a in Somalia, in which most of the ness videos. Education for Palestinian Youth our Youth Service Clubs,” added and talent and the scientific level youth/adult partnership in which school students are orphans. Top Shabab’s ‘I Care’ project project, while The Changers are Al Mannai. “Vodafone helped in of the young students. It aims to young people are encouraged to Video for Advocacy, a project changed the attitude of Qatar taking on the challenge of devel- inspiring many of ambitious young raise children’s creativity and to organise themselves to carry out created by Film for Change Youth University students towards low- oping the human potential of 24 Qataris who are determined to help discover and grow creativ- service projects in partnership Club of Qatar University and skilled workers. Youth Without ambitious students as they dis- transform their service learn- ity and innovation among young with Rota and an adult mentor Northwestern University students Borders raised awareness about cover their talents, their future ing ambitions into solutions that children. within their academic institutions. to teach 20 Rota Youth Service the poor conditions of recreational path and themselves. address real local or global issues.” Managed by Rota’s Community THE PENINSULA Kahramaa launches e-service portal to offer tender documents DOHA: Qatar General online. The e-service will start www.km.qa). This service facili- among others. The launch of this satisfaction by applying continual the way for hassle-free transac- Electricity and Water from June 24, a press state- tates companies to buy the ten- service comes within Kahramaa’s development and improvement. tions and will help in conserve Corporation (Kahramaa) has ment said yesterday. der documents online, furnishing endeavour to provide high qual- The initiative is one of the the environment. The environ- announced the launch of a new Through this facility, a com- salient information such as name ity services aiming customer outcomes of Kahramaa’s com- ment-friendly policies and prac- e-service to enable companies pany can buy tender documents of the company, e- mail, phone satisfaction. mitments towards its qualitative tices of Kahramaa is in line with and business organisations online by getting itself registered and fax, Commercial Registration Kahramaa adopts trans- development aiming standard Qatar National Vision 2030. to buy its tender documents at Kahramaa’s website (http:// (CR) number and its expiry date parency to increase customer qualities and services. It will pave THE PENINSULA

FROM LEFT: Egyptian writer and media expert, Yasser Abdelaziz, and Director-General of Centre for Media Freedom, Jan Keulen, with another official at the workshop yesterday. DCMF holds workshop to boost training skills of Arab journalists

DOHA: The Doha Centre for The centre’s Director General mastering the use of the ‘training Media Freedom (DCMF) yes- Jan Keulen said: “DCMF’s ‘Train cycle’ concept in adult education, terday inaugurated its four-day the Trainers’ project has come in impact assessment, and drafting “Training of Trainers” work- a decisive phase. This advanced the training’s report. shop for Arab journalists, at course offers Arab journalism Conducting the workshop Oryx Rotana-Doha. trainers, who participated in ear- is Egyptian writer and media Through the workshop, the lier workshops offered by DCMF expert Yasser Abdelaziz. Doha Centre aims to enhance the and were selected because of their Abdelaziz previously served training skills of 12 Arab journal- outstanding qualities, to further as a Regional Consultant for the ists from Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, improve their training skills.” BBC World Service Trust. Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Keulen emphasised that “the He also conducted train- Morocco, and Algeria. final objective of the ‘Train the ings, and consulted, for All the participants took part Trainers’ project is to establish a UNDP, the British Council, in the first phase of the “Training pool of highly qualified Arab jour- the Westminster Foundation the Trainers” programme nalism trainers, who can play an for Democracy (WFD), Free launched last December. important role in improving Arab Voice, the Egyptian Radio and Following its call for applica- media in this crucial transitional Television Union (ERTU), Saba tions in September 2012, the cen- period.” News Agency (SABA), and the tre formed a specialised selection The workshop consists of Omani Ministry of Information committee to process around 320 a theoretical and a practical and Council of State. Abdelaziz applications from 16 Arab coun- component and will tackle the is a co-founder and spokesperson tries. The committee consid- following topics: Advanced pres- of “The Egyptian Initiative for ered the criteria of experience, entation skills, selecting train- Media Development”. competence, as well as balanced ing’s topic and identifying its Moreover, he is a Unesco geographic and gender represen- objectives, preparing training consultant for a comprehensive tation, and the inclusion of par- material, drafting question- project that seeks to improve ticipants from various journalistic naires, time management, per- Egyptian media, both public and backgrounds. suasion and influencing skills, private. THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Ambassadors visit Uzbek exhibition QU unveils research agenda Focus on four important areas

DOHA: Qatar University the world average of 1.00 and the announced its research agenda Middle East average of 0.83. Dr Al for the next five years, which Derham said: “This new agenda will see interdisciplinary will play a crucial role in the research projects centered on development of the university’s four areas of excellence: Energy, research focus in the coming five Environment and Resource years. It clearly sets out what will Sustainability; Social Change be the strategic areas of excellence and Identity; Population, at the university and enables fac- Health and Wellness; and ulty members, students and part- Information, Communication ner organisations to focus their and Technologies (ICT). efforts along these priorities. We The new focus for the university are grateful to the members of the was announced in a presentation committee for their outstanding by Vice President of Research Dr work in this important field which Hassan Al Derham to staff and will have significant benefits to faculty members recently. Qatar and beyond.” It is the culmination of nearly The priorities outlined in the two years of detailed work by a report reflect the responsibility cross-college committee of 11 and commitment of the univer- senior faculty members chaired sity to support research that is by Prof Ali M Ali, the Qatar responsive to the national needs Some of the ambassadors with Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director General of Katara, at the traditional and contemporary art exhibition of University Research Priorities and major challenges facing Qatar. Uzbekistan at Katara. Committee (QURPC). The new research agenda will The agenda is aligned with be a “roadmap” which will play DOHA: A number of ambas- Qatar National Vision 2030, the an integral role in the university’s sadors stationed in Qatar Qatar National Development second Strategic Plan (2013-16) visited an exhibition of tradi- Strategy 2011-16 and the Qatar and will be an institutional guide tional and contemporary art of National Research Strategy. for a broad range of QU-driven Uzbekistan at Katara recently. It comes as the university research activities related to During their visit, the envoys revealed a growth in the qual- funded research, graduate stu- viewed the exhibits, which ity and quantity of research in dent research, scholarships and include pieces of classic and recent years, including a rise in fellowships. Additionally, it will modern Uzbek art and rarities, the number of academic publi- help strengthen the many part- and a display of the traditions cations from 104 publications in nerships between QU and external and heritage of Uzbekistan. 2007 to 285 in 2011 and a cita- organisations. The exhibition, which ends tion index of 1.05 – well above THE PENINSULA today, is a joint project of Katara and the Forum of Culture and Arts of the Uzbekistan Foundation. The ambassadors, who also attended a reception hosted by Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director General of Katara, appreciated the efforts of Katara in hosting the exhi- bition and said such events helped people appreciate and understand the culture of other countries. The exhibition is Qatar’s first ever celebration of the timeless and diverse Uzbek culture. One of its attractions is a replica of the oldest copy of the Holy Affan. Also on show are mini- album cataloguing rare sam- embroidery, golden embroidery, Quran, also called Uthman ature art, including creations by ples of oriental calligraphy and lacquer painting and ceramic Quran, written during the time contemporary Uzbek miniature miniature art, and original work. Qatar University President, Prof Sheikha Al Misnad, with other officials of the third Caliph, Uthman bin artists, historical costumes, an pieces of woodcarving, stamping, THE PENINSULA during the launch of the university’s five-year research agenda.

Fish prices shoot up following dust storms

DOHA: Fish prices have shot up in the local mar- ket following the dust storm that lashed the coun- try over the past one week. The strong winds stopped fishermen from going to the sea leading a severe shortage in the local catch. Prices of popular varieties like King fish rose to as high as QR90 per kg in some shopping malls yester- day. Hamour was priced at QR70 to QR75 while many other popular varieties were either short in supply or not available. Some shops stopped selling prawn with the prices reaching QR120 per kg over the week-end. THE PENINSULA

SEC urged to take strict measures against alcohol-serving school

Continued from page 1 One parent said that it was not the first time that a school in Qatar allowed alcohol at an event. However, it was probably the first time that a school had openly talked about it in its invitation. “The Supreme Education Council (SEC) needs to take strict action against the school,” said a commentator, who wondered how a school can make alcohol available at events meant for schoolchildren. “If the law against consuming alcohol was strict, this would have never happened,” said another commentator. Another commentator said such events will continue to surface as long as Muslim countries give alcohol licences to hotels. THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Syrian rebels await US arms EgyptAir plane bound for NY diverted after Russia cautions against no-fly zone; 71 Syrian army officers defect threatening note found BEIRUT: Syrian artillery and warplanes pounded rebel areas in Damascus yesterday CAIRO/LONDON: British plane crew that she had found a as President Bashar Al Assad’s fighter jets escorted an EgyptAir note in the toilet sink that read foes pleaded for advanced weap- plane bound for New York to a “I’ll set this plane on fire.” ons from the United States, Scottish airport yesterday after a Tawfik told the broadcaster which has promised them note was found on board threat- that the message was scrawled in unspecified military aid. ening to set it on fire, authorities pencil on a napkin and that it also Free Syrian Army (FSA) and eyewitnesses said. pinpointed a seat number. commander Salim Idriss said on “At around 1420hrs today “It almost looked like a child’s Friday that rebels, pushed back by (1320GMT) an EgyptAir aircraft handwriting or someone who has Assad’s forces and their Lebanese flying from Cairo to New York very sloppy handwriting, but it Hezbollah allies in recent weeks, was diverted to Prestwick Airport was very alarming especially urgently needed anti-aircraft and after a suspicious note was dis- these days when everyone is so anti-tank missiles, as well as a covered on the aircraft,” said a concerned about safety on flights,” protective no-fly zone. statement from Police Scotland. she said. “But our friends in the United The force later explained that “I said to one of the steward- States haven’t told us yet that more than 100 passengers had esses ‘I don’t know if this is a they are going to support us been let off the plane and that the prank’, they said ‘no, it can’t be with weapons and ammunition,” remainder “continue to disembark a prank’. “Either someone has a he said after meeting US and in a calm and orderly manner”. very bad sense of humour or, you European officials in Turkey. “The passengers are being know, it’s very scary. A source in the Middle East taken to the airport terminal “As you can imagine, it’s a familiar with US dealings with where they are being looked pretty tense situation. Everyone’s the rebels has said planned arms after by aircraft staff,” added the trying to grab what they can to supplies would include automatic statement. drink, people are concerned, weapons, light mortars and Officers will interview all the there are babies on board who rocket-propelled grenades. passengers and there were no are all getting very frustrated,” The United States, which called reports of any injuries, police said. she added. for Assad to step down early in Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi waves at thousands of Islamist supporters as he arrives for the “Support Britain’s Ministry of Defence Police Scotland confirmed offic- the 27-month-old Syrian uprising, for Syria” rally at a Cairo stadium yesterday. confirmed that Typhoon aircraft ers were responding to an ongoing this week pledged military sup- had been scrambled from Royal situation while the airport issued port to rebels, citing what it said Air Force base Leuchars following a statement on its website saying was the Syrian military’s use of Mursi cuts Egypt’s ties with Syria an incident on board a passenger it was “currently dealing with an chemical weapons - an allegation plane which it said was diverted. incident”. It added there was no Damascus has denied. CAIRO: Egyptian President will pursue an Islamist social should get involved in the fight- An eyewitness told the BBC that disruption to scheduled flights. US Secretary of State John Mohammed Mursi said he agenda, said he was organising ing in Syria. two jets escorted the passenger Air traffic control said it had Kerry said chemical attacks by had cut all diplomatic ties an urgent summit of Arab and Mursi said Syria was the plane to Prestwick, near Glasgow, followed standard procedure after Syrian forces and Hezbollah’s with Damascus yesterday and other Islamic states to discuss target of “a campaign of exter- and that the craft was surrounded being alerted there was “a prob- involvement on Assad’s side showed called for a no-fly zone over the situation in Syria, where the mination and planned ethnic by 10 to 15 police vehicles in a lem” with the flight. The tracking a lack of commitment to nego- Syria, pitching the most popu- United States has in recent days cleansing fed by regional and secluded area of the airport. service FlightAware showed the tiations and threatened to “put a lous Arab state firmly against decided to take steps to arm the international states”, partly in Britain is on high alert as world plane was making progress over political settlement out of reach”. President Bashar Al Assad. rebels. reference to Iran, though he leaders including US President the North Sea before it abruptly The United States and Russia Addressing a rally called by Mursi, who spoke at a packed did not name the Shia Islamic Barack Obama and Russian changed direction and headed to announced in May they would try Sunni Muslim clerics in Cairo, 20,000-capacity stadium and Republic. President Vladimir Putin con- Prestwick. to convene peace talks involving the Sunni Islamist head of waved Syrian and Egyptian flags Mursi said: “The Egyptian verge on Northern Ireland for The airport is on the southwest the Syrian government and its state said: “We decided today after his entrance, also urged people supports the struggle of the G8 summit, which begins coast of Scotland and is one of the opponents, but no date has been to entirely break off relations world powers not to hesitate to the Syrian people, materially and tomorrow. last places planes can land, if nec- set. Kerry had not previously with Syria and with the current enforce a no-fly zone over Syria. morally, and Egypt, its nation, The alarm was raised when a essary, on the transatlantic route expressed such pessimism about Syrian regime.” The crowd of his supporters leadership ... and army, will not passenger, BBC New York pro- from Europe to North America. prospects for the conference. He also warned Assad’s allies chanted: “From the free revolu- abandon the Syrian people until ducer Nada Tawfik, said she told AFP Outgunned rebels have few in the Iranian-backed Lebanese tionaries of Egypt: We will stamp it achieves its rights and dignity.” ways to counter Assad’s air Shia militia Hezbollah to pull on you, Bashar!” The Brotherhood has joined power. The pro-opposition Syrian back from fighting in Syria. Egypt’s US-funded and calls this week from Sunni Observatory for Human Rights “We stand against Hezbollah -trained army is among the Muslim religious organisations said jets and artillery yesterday in its aggression against the most powerful in the Middle for a jihad against Assad and his attacked Jobar, a battered district Syrian people,” Mursi said. East and effectively ran the Shia allies. Dutch couple missing in Yemen where rebels operate on the edge “Hezbollah must leave Syria country before the Arab Spring Egypt has not taken an active of central Damascus. — these are serious words. revolution of 2011 led to elections role in arming the Syrian rebels, SANA’A: A Dutch couple living in Yemen disappeared in Sana’a, It said heavy artillery was also There is no space or place for that saw Mursi, of the Muslim but an aide to Mursi said this police said yesterday, with press reports saying they had been kid- shelling opposition fighters in Hezbollah in Syria.” Brotherhood, take power a year week that Cairo would not stand napped. “The police commissariat learned of the disappearance a the provinces of Homs, Aleppo Mursi, who faces growing ago. in the way of Egyptians who few days ago of a Dutchman and his wife,” a security official said. and Deir Al Zor. A Turkish offi- discontent at home over the There has been no suggestion, wanted to fight in Syria. Press reports said the couple, who have not been named, had not cial said 71 Syrian army officers, economy and over fears that he however, that Egyptian forces REUTERS been seen for three days, had been abducted. including six generals and 22 Daily Al-Yemen Al-Youm reported that “unknown men kidnapped” colonels, and two policemen had White House noted later that it military intervention, warned Minister Sergei Lavrov said. the couple, without giving details. Western sources said the pair were defected to Turkey, in the big- would be far harder and costlier against any attempt to enforce a The United Nations says at teaching at the Lebanese International University in Sana’a, and gest single mass desertion from to set up one up there than it no-fly zone over Syria using F-16 least 93,000 people, including that the wife was also a journalist working for a radio station in The Assad’s military in months. was in Libya, saying the United fighter jets and Patriot air defence civilians and combatants, have Netherlands. The two had not been seen at the university since Tuesday, Western diplomats said on States had no national interest missile systems from Jordan. “You died in the Syrian civil war, with some of their students said. Friday that Washington was in pursuing that option. don’t have to be a great expert the monthly death toll averaging It was not possible to contact the Dutch embassy yesterday. Hundreds considering a limited no-fly Russia, an ally of Damascus to understand that this will vio- 5,000 in the past year. of people have been abducted in Yemen in the past 15 years, nearly all zone over parts of Syria, but the and fierce opponent of outside late international law,” Foreign REUTERS of them later freed unharmed. AFP

Bahrain protest US confirms F-16s, Patriot Tea shop bomb in Somali town kills 7 missiles to stay in Jordan MOGADISHU: At least seven people were killed when a bomb WASHINGTON: The Pentagon confirmed yesterday that F-16 exploded in a tea shop popular fighter jets and Patriot missile interceptors will remain in Jordan with government troops in the after the end of a joint military exercise this month. “Secretary Somali town of Wanlaweyn (Chuck) Hagel has approved a request from the Kingdom of Jordan yesterday, officials and resi- for a detachment of F-16s and Patriot Missiles to remain in Jordan dents said. following the conclusion of the Eager Lion Exercise next week,” “The bomb killed seven people spokesman George Little said. “All other US personnel assigned including civilians and soldiers to Jordan for Eager Lion will depart at the conclusion of the exer- and 12 others were seriously cise. The United States enjoys a long-standing partnership with injured,” Aden Olow, a witness, Jordan and is committed to its defense.” A US defence official ear- said. “The lady who sold tea also lier this week said the military will also keep a unit of US Marines died on the spot. I was going there on amphibious ships off the Red Sea coast after consultations with to have tea but the explosion Jordan, the official said. Officials have declined to say how many occurred shortly before I reached F-16 jets had been deployed. there. Most of the casualties were civilians.” Two Saudi women get 10-year jail term Mohamed Nur Sidii, governor of the Lower Shabelle region where RIYADH: A Saudi court handed two Saudi women 10-month jail the town is located, 90km from the sentences yesterday for seeking to help a Canadian woman who capital Mogadishu, said they were wanted to leave her Saudi husband with their children, human investigating the incident. rights activists said. The court also banned Fawzia Al Ayuni and Bahrainis take part in a protest to demand more rights in the village of Bilad Al Qadeem, near Manama, yesterday. REUTERS Wajiha Al Huaider from leaving the kingdom for two years, rights activist Aql Al Bahli said. They have a month to appeal against the judgment. The two women were convicted of the Shariah law offence of takhbib, or incitement of a wife to defy the authority of her husband, Bahli said. They had been briefly detained by police a year-and-a-half ago in the company of the Canadian woman who at Egyptian army to deploy ahead of protests: Report the time wanted to flee the kingdom with her children after a row with her husband, he added. CAIRO: Egypt’s military will not allow June 30 protests,” it said. “We are not with him from power, demanding the type of inter- violence during protests against President one side against another side.” vention that led to Mubarak’s downfall at the Attack on Iran dissident camp in Iraq kills 3 Mohammed Mursi that his opponents have Accusing Mursi and his Muslim Brotherhood peak of the 2011 uprising. The army has sig- planned for June 30, the first anniversary of backers of seeking to dominate Egypt, the oppo- nalled it intends to stay out of politics. BAGHDAD: A mortar attack on an Iranian dissident camp killed the Islamist leader’s election, a state news- sition is demanding early presidential polls to Last month, the head of the army, General three people in Baghdad yesterday, police sources said, and the paper said yesterday. cut short his four-year term. Islamist support- Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, said: “No one is going to Mujahidin-e-Khalq (MEK) group said Iran was probably to blame, “Security forces from the armed forces and ers of Mursi plan to hit the streets on Friday in remove anybody,” adding that the army was with Iraqi complicity. MEK said two of the camp’s residents were the military police will deploy on all main what they have billed as a rally against violence. not the solution to Egypt’s political problems. killed and 40 wounded in the attack. An Iraqi died when a stray mor- roads” on June 28 “to secure vital installa- The street protests are expected to be Citing the military source, Al Gomhuria said tar round hit a residential complex for Baghdad airport employees tions and public facilities”, Al Gomhuria said, Egypt’s biggest since the second anniversary tools at the army’s disposal ranged from impos- nearby. The attack targeted the MEK camp in a former US military quoting a military source. of the uprising against Hosni Mubarak on ing a curfew to martial law, “especially if matters compound in western Baghdad, where Iraqi authorities relocated “The armed forces will not allow any con- January 25, when anti-Mursi unrest turned slip out of control and red lines are crossed that most of the group last year from a base given to it by Saddam. frontations that could lead to violence or drive into days of violence. Mursi’s most extreme threaten Egyptian national security”. AGENCIES the country into a spiral of blood during the critics have been urging the army to remove REUTERS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Nations for engagement with Iran, Israel frets Rowhani urged to review support for Syrian regime

WASHINGTON: The United (Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali) the Islamic republic “on a differ- States and other nations voiced Khamenei, and not by Iran’s ent course”. hope yesterday for better president,” the Israeli foreign Israel reacted by saying it was engagement with Iran after the ministry said. Khamenei who decides on nuclear election of a new moderate pres- “After the election, Iran will policy, not the president. The ident, but Israel said he was not continue to be judged by its acts, Jewish state has not ruled out a in charge of the nuclear issue. in the nuclear field as well as military strike to prevent Iran Moderate cleric Hassan that of terrorism,” the ministry developing an atomic bomb. Rowhani, 64, was declared Iran’s said in a statement. The key opposition Syrian new president, ending eight years “Iran must conform to the National Coalition called on of conservative grip on the top demands of the international Rowhani to review support for office in a victory cheered in the community and stop its nuclear the Syrian regime. It urged him streets in Tehran and cautiously programme and cease spread- to “rectify the mistakes made by welcomed by world powers. ing terrorism in the world.” The the Iranian leadership”, referring “Iran’s nuclear programme West suspects Iran’s atomic to Tehran’s staunch backing for has so far been determined by programme is aimed at building President Bashar Al Assad. nuclear weapons, but Iran insists Italian Foreign Minister Emma it is for peaceful purposes like Bonino said Italy hoped to launch People run as riot police fire a water cannon on Gezi Park protesters at Taksim Square in Istanbul yesterday. generating energy. a “relationship of renewed com- The United States, meanwhile, prehension and constructive dia- said it is prepared to engage Iran logue” with Iran after the election Turkish police storm protest park directly over its disputed nuclear of its new president. programme following Rowhani’s “Italy trusts that, with the new victory. The White House said government of Iranian President ISTANBUL: Police stormed an posed the biggest challenge yet to police entered. “They took our such engagement would be (Hassan) Rowhani, it will be pos- Istanbul park yesterday after pro- the decade-long rule of Erdogan’s goggles and gas masks,” she said, aimed at reaching a “diplomatic sible to work at developing bilateral testers defied an ultimatum from Islamic-rooted government. referring to items the protesters solution that will fully address relations and begin without delay a Prime Minister Recep Tayyip The trouble boiled over yes- carry against tear gas attacks. the international community’s season of renewed comprehension Erdogan to end their occupation terday after demonstrators in “I won’t give up,” she vowed. concerns about Iran’s nuclear and constructive dialogue between of the site, in a major escalation Gezi Park refused to clear out in “We’re angry, this is not over. The programme.” Iran and the international commu- of more than two weeks of anti- return for Erdogan’s promise that world has seen that together, we “The United States remains nity,” she said. government unrest. he would suspend the site’s con- can stand up to Tayyip.” ready to engage the Iranian Meanwhile, tens of thousands Two hours after Erdogan troversial redevelopment. “We will continue our resist- government directly in order to took to the streets of Tehran warned of police intervention if Rebuffed, Erdogan poured oil on ance in the face of any injustice reach a diplomatic solution that to celebrate Rowhani’s win. protesters did not leave Gezi Park, the flames at an election rally for and unfairness taking place in our will fully address the interna- Thousands of cars honked their the epicentre of the protest move- tens of thousands of supporters of country,” Taksim Solidarity said tional community’s concerns horns throughout the capital, and ment, police entered the green his ruling Justice and Development in a statement. “This is only the about Iran’s nuclear programme,” many people were dressed in pur- patch firing volleys of tear gas Party (AKP) in the capital Ankara. beginning.” it added. ple, Rowhani’s campaign colour. and jets of water. “We have an Istanbul rally tomor- While opposition to the premier Rowhani has previously vowed Some even handed out purple bal- Thousands of campers scram- row (Sunday),” the premier told is intense, the 59-year-old has been to restore diplomatic ties with loons to the crowd. bled as police trampled tents, pulled cheering loyalists in a sea of red in power since 2002 and remains the US, which cut relations in “I see happiness in the city down banners and broke down bar- Turkish flags. the country’s most popular politi- the aftermath of the 1979 seizure after eight years. I see it on the ricades in the park, witnesses said. “Let me put it clearly: Empty cian. The premier has insisted the of the US embassy by Islamist faces of my people,” said Sahar, A city cleaning crew then swiftly Taksim. If it is not evacuated, this rallies are not meant as a show- students. 27, a pro-reform university stu- moved in to clear the site. country’s security forces know down, but loyalists were uniting France, too, said it was “ready dent as she marched with a crowd Earlier, police had already used how to evacuate there,” he said. under slogans saying: “Respect to work” with Rowhani. “The in the centre of the city. “We said tear gas and bursts of water to A peaceful sit-in to save Gezi the national will” and “The game expectations of the international no to commander, we said no to disperse hundreds of demonstra- Park’s 600 trees from being razed is over. It’s time to write history”. community with regard to Iran mayor, (we chose) the courageous tors from Taksim Square, which in a redevelopment plan prompted The United States and other A supporter of Hassan Rowhani are significant, especially about Rowhani,” people chanted. borders Gezi Park. a brutal police response on May 31, Western allies have widely criti- holds his portrait as she sprays its nuclear programme and its “Tonight we rejoice as there is The police action sent ten- spiralling into nationwide demon- cised Erdogan’s handling of the artificial snow to celebrate his victory involvement in Syria,” Foreign once more hope in Iran,” Ashkan, sions soaring in the civil unrest strations against Erdogan. crisis, undermining Turkey’s Minister Laurent Fabius said. 31, said shouting as honking that has seen four people killed Mey Elbi, a 39-year-old image as a model of Islamic in Valiasr Street in Tehran yesterday. Britain urged Rowhani to set motorbikes drove by. 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ODERATE cleric wins Iran’s presidential vote - that’s how the world media hailed the victory of Hassan Rowhani. The headline amply reflects With Syria, Barack Obama Mthe thinking of our region and the rest of the world on who should rule Iran. The preference is always for a moderate because only moderates can save Iran from a confrontation with the rest of the world. And Rowhani takes deals from weakness charge at a time when Iran badly needs a new direction. He secured 50.6 percent with 18.6 million votes -- three times BY JOHN DICKERSON ahead of the runner-up, Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer presidents have to make it seem like administration saying that a red line Qalibaf. He largely owes his victory to the withdrawal of sole algebra, which is about orderly opera- has been crossed, there is a good deal reformist candidate Mohammad Reza Aref three days before OR months, President Barack tions. The press exacerbates the tension, of vagueness about what is going to the vote. Obama has been resisting the cho- too. Bill Clinton’s remarks were writ- happen. Rhodes said he would not lay Frus of voices outside the adminis- ten up as a sharp critique of Obama, out the administration’s next steps in Rowhani is supported by Iran’s battered reformist tration (and the advisers closer at hand) but when you look at what Clinton was specific detail. There may be legitimate movement. He is the head of Iran’s centre for strategic asking that he back Syria’s rebels. The saying, it was actually very measured. reasons for this secrecy, but it highlights research, and was also the country’s chief nuclear negotiator, death toll climbed to nearly 93,000, and “Sometimes it’s just best to get caught another reason you shouldn’t talk about serving as the secretary of the supreme national security the president did not move. Refugees trying,” said Clinton, “as long as you foreign policy like arithmetic. Even the council for 16 years. Under president Mohammad Khatami, flooding in to Jordan by the thou- don’t overcommit — like, as long as you very idea that the president is now tak- sands each day didn’t change his mind. don’t make an improvident commit- ing military action to support the rebels he was responsible for negotiating with the west over the Worries that the Syrian civil war was ment.” Not getting caught making an is a bit of a dodge because it has been controversial nuclear programme. destabilizing the region didn’t move him. “improvident commitment” was exactly an open secret for a while that CIA and It is interesting to note that during the three-week Nor did the increased involvement of what Obama was worried about. military personnel are in Syria helping election campaign, Rowhani presented himself as a moderate Hezbollah. This week, former President Obama highlighted this tension train rebels and making sure weapons who is ready to repair Iran’s fractured relations with the Bill Clinton (in his own uniquely colorful between calculus and algebra in his get to the right resistance fighters, as West and promised to work to lift way) said Obama should act. Now, the most famous comments about Syria’s opposed to the radicals or those affili- president is moving. In a brisk escala- chemical weapon stockpiles. He said ated with al-Qaida. sanctions by finding a solution to tion of the U.S. involvement in Syria, Assad’s use of chemical weapons would The next move will be reported (or As a moderate, the nuclear deadlock. That’s an the United States constitute crossing a “red line.” The leaked) soon enough. Then the public Iran’s new encouraging sign. Soon after his will provide mili- term has a specific meaning. When a will start to determine whether the vio- election, world leaders expressed tary aide to rebels red line is crossed, something happens. lation of norms justified whatever action president fighting President That’s what administration officials are the president ordered. The president the hope that he would work with The problem is Hassan Rowhani the international community to Bashar Assad. The claiming has happened — Assad went has already confronted this complex- that the president move, we are told, too far, and Obama is taking action. ity in Libya, where he tried to justify is capable resolve the problems facing the came after U.S. But the president’s original comments intervention to a war-weary nation on country by adopting the path of appears to have intelligence deter- were never so black and white: “We have the basis of norms. In that instance, the of repairing reconciliation, not confrontation. shot down all mined that the been very clear to the Assad regime, president said that the international relations with the The US has said it’s ready for a the other good Syrian regime has but also to other players on the ground, community had the responsibility to better engagement with Tehran deployed chemical that a red line for us is we start seeing a intervene when a state fails to protect rest of the world. reasons to weapons, resulting whole bunch of weapons moving around its population from mass atrocities. The to “reach a diplomatic solution in up to 150 deaths. or being utilized. That would change my president described protecting the inno- that will fully address the intervene. The under- calculus. That would change my equa- cent in Libya as an American value. And international community’s concerns about Iran’s nuclear standable question tion.” (You can tell a president is not allowing Gadhafi to massacre his people programme.” presents itself: Why are 150 deaths the trying to be clear when he starts talk- would have “stained the conscience of Rowhani’s election is being watched with hope in the tipping point when nearly 93,000 were ing backward: “a red line for us is . . . “) the world.” But he added a second vari- Gulf region too. Iran is a major player in the region and its not? White House deputy national secu- The algebraic formulation would be able to the equation — the United States rity adviser Ben Rhodes explained this that if Assad used chemical weapons, was taking action in Libya because it policies have a direct impact on peace and stability in the week that by using chemical weapons, the United States would retaliate. That had the unique military capability to region. The new president must work sincerely to improve Syria has violated international norms. would have been too much, so instead do so. In Syria, it doesn’t look like the relations with its Gulf neighbours and dispel doubts about Remember the norms! That is not the president invoked calculus. There president is going to add that second some of its policies seen as harmful for peace in this area. exactly a rallying cry, but if the United were loopholes. What constitutes a element; his advisers say he has ruled On the nuclear issue, the new president is unlikely States one day finds itself bogged down “whole bunch” of chemical weapons? out boots on the ground or a no-fly zone to introduce any changes because the supreme religious in Syria, it is the one the administration The president also never promised what (although that may be slipping, too). For has chosen. There is always a tension would happen after the line was crossed, now, norms will have to do. authorities have drawn lines which he will not be able to in foreign policy between its inherent only that the president would change The problem with using norms as cross. Despite deep differences among various candidates on messiness, which keeps presidents from his “calculus.” a pretext for action is that norms are a number of issues, they were united on the nuclear issue – taking action, and the clean and clear The president’s remarks were prob- inherently slippery. They shift and move arguing that Tehran must pursue its nuclear ambitions. But justifications used to explain action once ably a bluff meant to keep Assad from by design. The application of norms is Rowhani can at least try to assuage the concerns of Tehran’s they decide to take it. We’re seeing that launching a massive chemical attack. selective and contingent on the politi- play out now in Syria. Now that Assad has tested Obama’s cal context. Usually what we want is neighbours and take steps to win the confidence of the The confusion results from the fact resolve, we’re learning what a rela- an explanation of why acting is in our international community. that foreign policy is calculus, which tively small-scale attack triggers. But national interest. On Syria too, Rowhani must try to repair relations with is about change and complexity, but we’re not learning much. Despite the WP-BLOOMBERG the Sunni world • The other side Quote of Boosting the rebellion the day

FTER reports surfaced about dangerous once they have triumphed of Qusayr and took over the Golan would be “different in scope and scale the use of chemical weapons in defeating their enemy. Heights crossing. to what we have provided before.” by the Syrian regime, the While the international community But it wasn’t these advances of This is definitely good news, but the A new opportunity Aglobal civil society was quick has been plagued by inaction, Bashar Bashar Al Assad’s regime that have practical contingencies of this deci- has been created by to remind American President Barrack Al Assad’s allies have been strongly finally compelled Obama to give sion will be problematic. Many of the Obama that the red line that he had supporting him to crush the rebellion. military aid to rebels — the trigger prominent rebel groups, like Al Nusra, this great epic, and earlier talked about had been crossed. Reports of Russian arms entering was his administration’s conclusive have Islamist leanings and Washington the nations who tout But the American administration Syria have been making headlines determination of the use of chemi- will be seeking to exclude their groups still balked at the notion of supply- since months and Hezbollah leaders cal weapons by the Syrian regime. from the military aid it provides. That is democracy and open ing weaponry to the rebels. The US have openly admitted to buttressing In an announcement that is going to definitely easier said than done — the dialogue should speak considered it too much of a risk to the Syrian state by providing fighters. be cheered by people worldwide, the flow of weapons during a civil war is arm the disorganised and factional- This is the reason why the Syrian White House expressed its intention hard to monitor and control. to the Iranian people ised rebel groups. This reluctance was state has been steadily recover- to directly arm the Syrian rebels. While With the inflow of military aid, the with respect and completely warranted — the example ing rebel territory. Just recently, the no exact details were provided during fighting in Syria will definitely intensify of the Taleban is a sore reminder of Syrian military, backed by Hezbollah the announcement, the White House even more. The real battle, it seems, recognise the rights of Hassan Rowhani how armed non-state actors can be guerillas, captured the strategic town spokesperson said that the military aid is yet to begin. Khaleej Times the Islamic republic. Iran’s new President SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Labour and Tory’s election negativity

most striking compliments about We are not used to this. In the 1980s Both leaderships Miliband that I have heard recently Conservatives were fairly confident of came in a BBC interview with the winning elections. From the mid-1990s turn for inspiration former shadow home secretary, David most Labour MPs assumed they would Davis. He was not merely making win the three elections that followed. mischief. There should be space in the current to election In private, too, Davis has been fearful pessimism for a formidable, self- known to outline Miliband’s strengths. confident leader to offer some vision and campaigns their Conversely, I spoke to one shadow hope. Cabinet member and a senior Labour After all, if one party thinks it is going adviser this week who both regard to lose the other could at least affect parties won in the David Cameron as the Conservatives’ inspiring confidence. But both leaderships biggest electoral asset, and yearn for respond to the pessimism defensively. past, and when more of the same leader-like qualities Labour agonises over what to do about in Miliband. a referendum on Europe and speaks less From week to week, the pessimism robustly about an alternative economic they were serving barometer varies. In recent days I policy, having concluded it must be per- sensed a rise in pessimism in Labour’s ceived to be “tough” as the Tories on the their political ranks and a fall in Conservative gloom. economy and welfare, even though the But there is not much in it, and it takes Conservatives assume they are heading apprenticeships. little to generate a swing in the opposite for defeat. direction. Cameron gave up long ago articulating The dark mood has many causes. One his self-described progressive agenda and BY STEVE RICHARDS of the most significant, perhaps pointing moved to the right in a bid to reassure to a lasting change in our political cul- British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and Labour Party Leader Ed MIliband his assertive pessimists. n British politics a strange, ture, is the character of the 2010 intake In their insecurity both leaderships dark political battle is taking of Conservative and Labour MPs. unequivocally opposed to pulling out The fixed-term parliament of five turn for inspiration to election cam- shape. A significant number of On both sides there are independent- of Europe, and assume they will get years also plays its part. Miliband paigns their parties won in the past, and Conservative MPs sense the next minded characters who feel a greater one if Cameron were to lose. When and Ed Balls are wary of making big, when they were serving their political election is as good as lost, arguing loyalty to their constituents than to they speak to journalists, Labour and detailed policy announcements in case apprenticeships. Iopenly it is almost impossible for them their leaders. Tory MPs, including those that ache to they have to change them by 2015, still Cameron and George Osborne look to to win, and even if victory were achiev- Some of the newer MPs are less both- win, express doubts about their par- a long way off. Labour MPs take a dif- 1992. Miliband and Balls turn increas- able the current leadership would blow ered about securing the approval of ties’ prospects. Journalists report the ferent view and despair about the lack ingly to Labour’s techniques in 1997. it as they did last time. Cameron or Miliband than they are in doubts and the pessimism on each side of policy clarity. But the nearest parallel to the cur- Logically, if one side is down the other fighting local causes or speaking out on feeds on itself. On the other side of the gloomy divide rent situation is the build-up to the elec- should feel buoyant, but in an odd twist issues. In some cases they would almost The broader context fuels the insur- Tory MPs make mischief, knowing that tion in February 1974 when, according a lot of Labour MPs are also gloomy prefer to lose if their causes would be rectionary despondency. In a hung par- the election is still two years away. I to diaries and memoirs from that era, about their prospects. They regard their better served by such an outcome. liament there are more MPs who won spoke to one on Thursday who told me significant sections of both big parties party’s poll lead as hopelessly fragile A few Labour MPs wonder whether their seats by a close margin. cheerfully he was preparing what he expected defeat. Sure enough, they both and view Ed Miliband as a weak leader. victory in such a dismal economic con- In order to retain them, some con- called a wheeze that would trouble the failed to win. Both sides in the battle think they are text is worth the titanic effort required clude that they must play to the anti- leadership in the next week or so. The pessimism becomes self-fulfilling. going to lose. to win, and have doubts whether the politics mood and stress that they are He was enjoying himself. But I doubt There will be many twists and turns over As part of the strange topsy-turvy current leadership could rise to the different to their leaders, whom voters if he would be planning so many wheezes the next two years, but if neither party dynamic it is some Conservative MPs challenge of power. regard as being all part of the same fail- if an election he fears his party will lose thinks they can win, neither will win. who see Miliband as formidable. The Some Tories yearn for a leader ing establishment. were due next year. THE GUARDIAN Role of Iran agents in Latin America Protests revealed new

“will be used from Argentina as [the] centre of Turkish liberal identity Iran has run penetration of Islam and its ideology towards BY SOLI OZEL the North American continent.” income and the Turkish popula- intelligence networks Nisman concluded that the driving force tion’s prosperity. He also pushed behind Iran’s intelligence efforts in Argentina he peppery smell of reforms that made housing, was Mohsen Rabbani, an Iranian who lived tear gas hung in the air health care and education more in the United States’ in Argentina for 11 years and played a key of Istanbul’s Gezi Park accessible. Turkey saw a verita- role in the Islamic Republic’s intelligence Twhen I walked through ble middle-class explosion — with backyard to “sponsor, operations in South America. Rabbani, the with my family just after mid- its attendant consumerism and primary architect of the AMIA plot, report- night on Wednesday. individualism. edly had come from Iran for the express pur- It was relatively quiet under It is a segment of this middle foster and execute pose of heading the state-owned Al-Tawhid the sycamore trees, a fleeting class, mainly secular, that has been mosque in Buenos Aires, but he also served interlude between episodes of most incensed at other aspects of terrorist attacks” for as a representative of the Iranian Ministry turmoil. the ruling party’s agenda. Long of Agriculture, which was tasked with ensur- On Tuesday, police gassed the quiescent and atomised, the urban ing the quality of Argentine meat exported park and cleared surrounding public revolted against the arbi- decades. to Iran. Taksim Square with the help of trariness of the government. Rabbani’s terrorist activities in South water canons, scattering thou- The anger blows against the BY MATTHEW LEVITT America, however, did not wane despite being sands of panicked protesters and increasing authoritarianism and indicted in Argentina. According to Nisman sending many to take refuge in discursive brutality of the prime s Iran chooses a new president this and US District Court documents from the the nearby Divan Hotel. minister, against efforts to keep week, the activities of its powerful Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn, Wednesday morning, defiant citizens from taking part in deci- intelligence services have also been Rabbani helped four men who were plot- demonstrators would again fill sions that affect their lives. Akicking into high gear across the ting to bomb New York’s John F Kennedy the park — some objecting to a The discontent also has roots globe. The US State Department’s annual International Airport in 2007 and who sought Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad government plan to replace the in the social costs of the AKP’s terrorism report, released May 30, headlined technical and financial assistance for the trees with a shopping mall, oth- economic policies and its con- the “marked resurgence” of Iran’s terrorist operation, codenamed “Chicken Farm.” All ers protesting the violence used struction craze. In fact, the activities — and with good reason. “Iran and four men were ultimately convicted in federal doing intelligence work in South America. An by police, all united in their anger participation of groups from Hizballah’s terrorist activity has reached a court. April 2011 article in the Brazilian magazine at Prime Minister Recep Tayyip the more impoverished areas of tempo unseen since the 1990s, with attacks The four men first sought out Yasin Abu Veja, citing documents from the FBI, CIA, and Erdogan’s increasingly authori- Istanbul, as well as the involve- plotted in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa,” Bakr, leader of the Trinidadian militant group Interpol, reported that Rabbani “frequently tarian style of ruling. ment of soccer club fans, gave the report reads. And that’s before we even Jamaat Al-Muslimeen, and Adnan el-Shukr- slips in and out of Brazil on a false passport Now, after Erdogan softened the movement a cross-class get to Iran and Hezbollah’s active support for ijumah, an Al-Qaida operative who grew up and has recruited at least 24 youngsters in his stance on redeveloping the identity. Syrian President Bashar Assad’s brutal crack- in Brooklyn and South Florida and fled the three Brazilian states to attend ‘religious for- park — while police buses lining Finally, the movement reflects down against his own people. United States for the Caribbean in the days mation’ classes in Tehran,” according to an the streets of Istanbul backed resistance to attempts to regu- But that’s not all. Closer to the United before the 9/11 attacks. article in the Telegraph. his threat of further confron- late social and private life — States, Iran not only continues to expand One co-conspirator was Kareem Ibrahim, In the word of one Brazilian official quoted tation — the protests that have for example, imposing further its presence and bilateral relationships with an imam and leader of the Shiite Muslim com- by the magazine, “Without anybody noticing, unsettled Turkey since the end restrictions on alcohol and on countries like Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua and munity in Trinidad and Tobago. During cross- a generation of Islamic extremists is appear- of May appear to be abating. But abortion and calling for women Venezuela, but it also maintains a network examination at trial, Ibrahim admitted that ing in Brazil.” this outcome is not the end of the to have at least three children of intelligence agents specifically tasked with he advised the plotters to approach Iranian The growth of this Iranian extremist net- country’s unrest. each. sponsoring and executing terrorist attacks in leaders with the plot and use operatives ready work in South America has immediate reper- Turkey, of course, is different With their protests, Turks the Western Hemisphere. to engage in suicide attacks at the airport. cussions for the security of the United States. from Iran in that it is an open have shown that they seek The same day the State Department In one of the recorded conversations entered The same day that Nisman and the State society with free and fair elec- to redefine citizenship and to released its report, highly respected Argentine into evidence, Ibrahim told Russell Defreitas — Department released their reports, an Iranian- tions. Its government depends on enlarge the liberal-democratic prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who served as a plotter who was a JFK baggage handler and American used-car salesman from Texas was popular support. space in the nation’s politics. special prosecutor for the investigation into a naturalised US citizen — that the attackers sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in But it appears that Erdogan The demonstrators, especially the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish com- must be ready to “fight it out, kill who you an Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s will emerge from the protests those in Taksim Square, have munity center in Buenos Aires, released a 500- could kill, and go back to Allah.” ambassador to the United States at a popular with the approval of his core defied Erdogan’s strictly majori- page document laying out how the Iranian Documents seized from Kadir’s house in Washington restaurant. constituency intact, and there is tarian understanding of democ- regime has, since the early 1980s, built and Guyana demonstrated that he was a Rabbani Strangely, one of the countries most vul- no viable challenger to the ruling racy. Their extraordinarily maintained “local clandestine intelligence sta- disciple who built a Guyanese intelligence base nerable to this terrorist threat appears more Justice and Development Party pluralist makeup runs counter tions designed to sponsor, foster and execute for Iran much like his mentor had built in interested in placating, rather than opposing, (AKP). They are certain to main- to the ruling party’s restrictive terrorist attacks” in the Western Hemisphere. Argentina. In a letter written to Rabbani in the country responsible. tain their grip — at least for now. religious and cultural definition Nisman found evidence that Iran is build- 2006, Kadir agreed to perform a “mission” In February, Argentina approved a deal with The Gezi Park protest and the of citizenship and society. ing intelligence networks identical to the one for Rabbani to determine whether a group of Iran for a joint “truth commission” to inves- demonstrations it prompted in This civil, spontaneous, politi- responsible for the bombings in Argentina individuals in Guyana and Trinidad were up tigate the 1994 AMIA bombing — a step that other Turkish cities have dimin- cally unaffiliated movement on a across the region — from Brazil, Paraguay, to some unidentified task. insults the Argentine victims of the attack and ished the AKP’s legitimacy massive scale is unprecedented Uruguay, Chile, and Colombia to Guyana, In the 1990s and 2000s, Rabbani also oversaw makes a mockery of the rule of law. Of course, abroad and at home. in Turkey. It reflects deep-seated Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname. the education and indoctrination of Guyanese Nisman, Argentina’s own special prosecutor, The AKP can no longer social impulses that won’t go Nisman’s 2006 report on the AMIA bombing and other South American Muslim youth, left no doubt in his 2006 report and his latest present itself to the outside world away even if, for the moment, already demonstrated how Iran established a including Kadir’s children, in Iran. Kadir was 500-page report about the truth of who was as a party intent on establishing they have been suppressed. And robust intelligence network in South America ultimately arrested in Trinidad aboard a plane behind the bombing — Iranian agents. a liberal democratic order based sooner or later it will find a in the early 1980s. headed to Venezuela, en route to Iran. The State Department has it right: There on the rule of law. And within political outlet. One document, seized during a court- He was carrying a computer drive with pho- has indeed been a “marked resurgence” of Turkey, it has lost credibility in After all, this upheaval is ordered raid of the residence of an Iranian tographs featuring himself and his children Iranian state sponsorship of terrorism over the eyes of those who supported about Turkey’s future identity. diplomat north of Buenos Aires, included a posing with guns, which prosecutors suggested the past 18 months. But as the new Nisman it in the past against the military And that identity is much bet- map denoting areas populated by Muslim com- were intended as proof for Iranian officials report drives home, here’s an even more and the middle class it nurtured. ter represented by the humor, munities and suggested an Iranian strategy to of his intent and capability to carry out an disturbing fact — Iran has run intelligence Capitalising on Turkey’s dec- pluralism and liberalism of the export Islam into South America — and from attack. networks in the United States’ backyard to ades-long economic liberalisa- protesters than by the dour dis- there to North America. In 2011, not long before the last defendant “sponsor, foster and execute terrorist attacks” tion and the European Union ciplinarianism and provincial Highlighting areas densely populated by in the JFK airport bomb plot was convicted, for decades. accession process, Erdogan sig- conservatism of the ruling party. Muslims, the document informed that these evidence emerged suggesting Rabbani was still WP-BLOOMBERG nificantly raised the national WP-BLOOMBERG SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Mandela ‘looks good’ in hospital: Grandson Signs of 94-year-old responding to treatment

QUNU, South Africa: Nelson The reverend leading the serv- Elizabeth Mshweshwe, 77, who Mandela seems to be on the ice said a special prayer and called is related to the Mandelas, also road to recovery from a recur- on the mourners to observe a welcomed the latest news. rent lung infection, a grandson moment of silence for the Nobel “We were so happy and we are said yesterday after visiting Peace Prize laureate as he spent hoping that he is going to be bet- South Africa’s anti-apartheid an eighth day in hospital. ter,” said Mshweshwe, adding that hero in hospital. “We would like to assure you of they still want to stay with him. The remarks by Mandla our prayers for the icon, for the Mandela, the hero of the strug- Mandela were the latest sign that father of this nation,” Reverend gle against white-minority rule, his 94-year-old grandfather was Wellington Manciya told the spent his early boyhood in Qunu responding to treatment after Mandela family. and returned to build a house being rushed to hospital a week “We are praying for his recov- once freed from 27 years in jail in ago. ery. We are praying that you be 1990. Ill health forced him to leave Mandla said the man who next to him every minute, every the village last year and he has became South Africa’s first black hour and every moment,” he said. been in hospital four times since president “looked good” when he One mourner, Zine Mgavu, 50, December, including an 18-day Young recipients of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, holding placards sing the South African national anthem visited him in a Pretoria hospital, said he trusted the latest infor- stint that month. in front of the former stateman's Houghton house in Johannesburg, yesterday. where he has been listed in a seri- mation on the health of the frail On Thursday, President Jacob ous condition. statesman “because it came from Zuma said Mandela’s health “It gave us hope that he is a family member”. “continues to improve” but he everywhere in the world because tuberculosis in 1988 during his to hospital later that month for going to recover soon,” Mandla “We’re feeling great, it gives “remains serious” after pay- of his legacy,” she said. 27 years in prison at the hands of 10 days. Messages of support have said at the funeral of a cousin of us hope that he will come back ing him a visit. No new update “And we feel that the Lord the apartheid regime. Experts say been pouring in for the leader who the former president in Qunu, home,” said Mgavu, a Qunu from the government has been won’t take him away from us. We that infection makes him vulner- became the country’s first black Mandela’s home village in the resident. released. are going to pray very, very hard. able to recurrent lung infections. president in 1994. rural Eastern Cape. In his first few days in hos- Funeral goer Nomfusi Ngqeleni We want tata (father) Madiba In December he underwent Last week a small group of peo- Mourners at the funeral of pital, there had been growing would also like to see him released back at home,” she said, using surgery to remove gallstones as ple held a candlelight vigil over- Florence Mandela, who died on acceptance in the country that from hospital Mandela’s clan name. he recovered from a lung infec- night outside the private clinic June 1 aged 97, prayed and sang the much-loved father of the “We are very grateful for what Mandela has a long history tion. Then in March he was in Pretoria, while schoolchildren hymns to the beat of traditional “Rainbow Nation” may be near- he has done for the community. of lung problems since being admitted for a scheduled over- left flowers outside the gate of his drums for the ailing statesman. ing the end of his life. Our community is well known, diagnosed with early-stage night check-up before returning Johannesburg home. AFP

Russian cadets Shun legislative Putin foe nominated ‘fashions’, Pope as Moscow mayor tells French MPs VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis MOSCOW: Russia’s top oppo- Moscow mayor,” tweeted fellow urged French members of par- sition figure Alexei Navalny protest leader Ilya Yashin. liament to shun “fashions” in faced the uphill battle of get- “A total of 88 Parnas activists legislation, a day after the pon- ting on the ballot for Moscow voted in favour of the candidacy. tiff spoke out against same-sex mayor yesterday after being There were eight against,” he said. marriage. nominated for the post by other Navalny now faces the uphill “Your role... consists in propos- leaders of the country’s nascent task of collecting 73,021 signa- ing laws, amending them or even protest movement. tures necessary for registration repealing them,” the Pontiff told The 37-year-old lawyer by on the September ballot against a delegation of MPs from France, training became the star of the Kremlin-backed Moscow Mayor adding that it is “necessary... to street protests that erupted in Sergei Sobyanin. inject them with something more, Moscow more than a year ago Some 110 of these have to come a spirit, a soul which does not just by orating some of the most fer- from the 1,810 deputies serving reflect fashions and ideas of the vent speeches against President various functions in Moscow dis- time.” The laws should “provide Vladimir Putin’s 13-year-rule. trict governments. the indispensable quality which He drew ever-larger crowds But Navalny’s job is compli- raises and ennobles the human through charisma and simple cated to a much greater extend person,” the 76-year-old said. slogans that branded the rul- by a series of criminal hearings On Friday, Francis praised the ing elite as “the party of crooks that have been launched against head of the Anglican Church, Russian cadets of the Suvorov military school march during a graduation ceremony in St Petersburg yesterday. and thieves” — a phrase that has him in recent months. Justin Welby, for his stance since been debated on Kremlin- Their total has reached about against same-sex marriage. controlled television. half a dozen and Nalanvy himself Francis urged Welby to con- Bulgaria’s Navalny also won a strong has jokingly said that he has lost tinue proclaiming “the impor- Internet following by blog- of how many years in jail he may tance of the institution of the ging about corruption and even potentially face. family built on marriage, a value embattled new starting a movement devoted to The most serious — and the that you yourself have had occa- unearthing particularly startling one on trial now — involves the sion to recall recently.” security chief examples of lavish state spending alleged theft of a piece of for- France, which celebrated its on lawmakers and ministers. est that belonged to a regional first official same-sex marriage offers to resign His nomination for mayor came Russian administration where at the end of May after months late Friday at a meeting of the Navalny once served as an infor- of sometimes violent protests, “is SOFIA: Bulgaria’s con- RPR-Parnas party — a tiny group mal adviser. a nation towards which the eyes troversial media mogul that includes former prime min- There have already been 13 of the world often turn,” he told and new national secu- ister Mikhail Kasyanov. court hearings in the Kirov region the lawmakers. The Argentine rity agency chief Delyan “Alaxei Navalny has officially that have forced Navalny and his said the Church “wants to make Peevski said yesterday been nominated for Moscow team to travel outside Moscow a specific contribution to the deep he was ready to step mayor,” his spokeswoman Anna and defend their case. Navalny questions which lie behind a more down just a day after his Veduta tweeted. faces up to 10 years in jail if con- complete vision of the person and appointment by parlia- “Navalny is a candidate for victed in that case. AFP his destiny.” AFP ment sparked outrage. “I accepted to under- take the responsibilities of DANS in the name of Supporting Tymoshenko the citizens, society and the state. In their name again I am ready to accept a decision of parliament to cancel my appointment,” Peevski said in an open letter published by the media. Parliament confirmed the 32-year-old deputy from Turkish minority party MRF whose family owns several newspapers, TV channels and websites on Friday to head the powerful national security agency, sparking a wave of angry reactions. In a televised address, President Rosen Plevneliev demanded an immediate review of the hasty appointment, with- out debate, of the law graduate who is contro- versial for his outsize role in Bulgaria’s media land- scape. For the first time in Bulgaria’s post-communist transition, the country’s president — whose role is otherwise largely ceremo- Yevgenia Tymoshenko, daughter of jailed Ukranian former Prime Minister and opposition leader Yulia nial — also said he had lost Tymoshenko, addresses supporters of opposition parties in front of a screen displaying a picture of her confidence in the govern- mother, during a unification congress of opposition parties on a central square in Kiev, yesterday. ment. AFP SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

Passengers rescued after boat sinks Colombia rescues House blocks two kidnapped Spanish tourists

BOGOTA: Colombian police Obama plan rescued two Spanish tourists held captive by a criminal gang for nearly a month in northern Colombia, finding them sleeping in hammocks, and two men col- to close Gitmo lecting a ransom were arrested in Spain, police officials said. Maria Concepcion Marlaska, Tough fight ahead for White House 43, and Angel Fernandez, 49, were seized on May 17 while traveling WASHINGTON: The US to shut down the Guantanamo by car to the popular tourist House of Representatives prison, had his counterterrorism destination of Cabo de la Vela passed a massive defence adviser, Lisa Monaco, call legis- on Colombia’s northern penin- bill on Friday that includes lators this week in a last-ditch sula. “They are free and in good measures to block President effort to build support for closing health,” Colonel Elber Velasco, Barack Obama’s plans to close the base. commander of La Guajira prov- the Guantanamo Bay prison, The House vote does not end Part of an amphibious tourist craft is seen after it sank in Liverpool’s Albert Dock, northern England, yester- ince police, told reporters. “It was underscoring the tough fight Obama’s hopes of shutting down day. Emergency and rescue services said that 31 people were on board when it sank and they had all been a lightning rescue that required ahead for the White House as the prison. The Senate must still accounted for, although some had to be treated in hospital. very important intelligence, an it seeks to shutter the contro- pass its version of the massive operation that did not require the versial detention camp. National Defence Authorisation use of weapons.” The Republican-controlled Act, and then the two will be rec- As part of a coordinated House voted, 315-108, for the onciled before being submitted to effort with Spanish authorities, $638bn National Defence Obama, who has threatened to a ransom worth 500,000 euros Authorisation Act, which author- veto the House version of the bill. ($667,000) was paid in Madrid, ises money for weapons, troops There is less resistance to clos- Facebook, Microsoft reveal General Humberto Guatibonza, and the war in Afghanistan. ing Guantanamo in the Senate, head of Colombia’s anti-kid- But it also addresses a range where Obama’s fellow Democrats napping police, told reporters. of policy matters, including this hold a slim majority. A handful of Spanish police later arrested the year’s efforts to combat sexual Republicans, including Arizona’s details of US data requests two bag-men, one Spanish and assault in the military and pro- influential Senator John McCain, one from Syria, he said. The cash visions intended to prevent the also want it shut. WASHINGTON: Internet criminal warrants, subpoenas complied with all the requests. was recovered. closure of the prison camp at the The Senate Armed Services giants Facebook and Microsoft and other orders, and both firms “We frequently reject such The tourists were freed just base in Cuba. Committee’s version of the bill — say they received thousands of said they were prohibited by requests outright, or require the after midnight near the city of Despite a hunger strike by at which still faces a vote in the full requests for information from law from listing a separate tally government to substantially scale Maicao on a stretch of land which least 104 of the 166 prisoners Senate — would give the defence US authorities last year but are for security-related requests or down its requests, or simply give juts into the Caribbean Sea and and appeals from Obama that department more flexibility to prohibited from disclosing how secret court orders related to ter- the government much less data borders northwestern Venezuela. the prison is too expensive to close the Guantanamo prison. many related to national security. ror probes. than it has requested. And we Police officials said no arrests maintain and a recruiting tool Lawmakers have been demand- The two companies have come “We continue to believe that respond only as required by law,” were made during the rescue. for anti-American militants, the ing changes in the way the mili- under heightened scrutiny since what we are permitted to pub- he said. The couple were held in House voted, 249-174, to defeat an tary deals with sexual assaults word leaked of a vast secret lish continues to fall short of Google, which already publishes the homes of several Wayuu amendment calling for its shut- after a spate of high-profile cases. Internet surveillance programme what is needed to help the com- a “Transparency Report” on such Indians close to the border with down by the end of 2014. A Pentagon study last month also US authorities insist targets only munity understand and debate requests, has meanwhile asked the Venezuela. They were chained at Lawmakers also voted to pre- showed that unwanted sexual foreign terror suspects and is these issues,” Microsoft’s Deputy FBI and US Justice Department times, according to Velasco. “The vent the transfer to Yemen or contact, from groping to rape, needed to prevent attacks. General Counsel John Frank said. for permission to release separate criminals moved them from place the United States of any of the jumped 37 percent in 2012, to Facebook said on Friday that He added that the orders tallies related to security probes, to place in order to disorientate prisoners, captured in counter- 26,000 cases from 19,000 the pre- it had received between 9,000 — which had to be disclosed in saying it has “nothing to hide”. them and make them feel that terrorism operations after the vious year. and 10,000 requests for user data increments of 1,000 — only affect Major Internet firms have faced they were at times in Colombia September 11, 2001, attacks, The bill passed by the House affecting 18,000 to 19,000 accounts a “tiny fraction of Microsoft’s glo- a public backlash since govern- and at times in Venezuela,” said although more than half have also included measures to change during the second half of last year bal customer base”. ment contractor Edward Snowden Guatibonza. President Juan been cleared for release dur- the way the military deals with and Microsoft said it had received Facebook’s general counsel leaked details of PRISM, a vast Manuel Santos said on his ing US military and intelligence sexual assault but stopped short 6,000 to 7,000 requests affecting Ted Ullyot insisted the popular program in which nine companies Twitter account that he spoke reviews. of taking control of those cases 31,000 to 32,000 accounts during social network with over a billion turned over user data to the US to them after their release and Obama, who had pledged during away from the chain of command. the same period. members had “aggressively” pro- National Security Agency. apologised for their ordeal. his 2008 presidential campaign REUTERS But those requests include tected users’ privacy and had not AFP REUTERS Queen’s birthday honours to 1,180 people

LONDON: Grammy Award- millions of fans as Mr Bean, was artist Grayson Perry, actress winning singer Adele and Mr given a CBE, Commander of the Claire Bloom and Julian Glover. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson Order of the British Empire. Nicholas Serota, director of were among more than 1,000 Hundreds of people working Tate, which runs four art gal- people recognised by Britain’s in schools, hospitals and chari- leries across Britain, becomes a Queen Elizabeth in her Birthday ties were also recognised. Those Companion of Honour. Diplomats Honours List late on Friday. honoured will receive their receiving an OBE included John Marking the monarch’s official awards from Queen Elizabeth at Baugh, who last year became 87th birthday, the honours went Buckingham Palace in ceremonies Britain’s first ambassador to to 1,180 recipients from all walks over the coming months. Somalia in more than 20 years. of life. London-born Adele, 25, Others in the arts to be hon- Martyn Roper, ambassador to was awarded an MBE — member oured included sculptor Anish Algeria, was awarded an OBE, in of the Most Excellent Order of Kapoor, who created the Orbit part for his handling of the hos- the British Empire — for services tower at the London Olympics tage crisis at the In Amenas gas to music. site. He received a knighthood. plant in January. Comedian Atkinson, known to CBEs went to cross-dressing REUTERS

Rain, winds help tame Colorado fire

COLORADO SPRINGS: Rain and calmer winds helped firefighters tame a deadly wildfire ranked as Colorado’s most destructive on record as authorities made significant headway on Friday in curtailing a blaze that has destroyed nearly 420 homes outside Colorado Springs. The fire has charred roughly 6,215 hectares of rolling, wooded terrain northeast of Colorado’s second-largest city since it started on Tuesday, kill- ing two people and forcing some 38,000 to flee their homes. A firefighting force estimated to include some 800 personnel along with air tankers and water- dropping helicopters had carved containment lines around 30 percent of the blaze’s perimetre. Fire managers expect it will take nearly another week to fully corral the blaze, but the outlook improved as rain showers moved into the area at mid- day following an encourag- ing night on the fire lines that El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa called a “turning point”. REUTERS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES

Lost city found N Korea to enhance nuke deterrent in Cambodia PHNOM PENH: A lost War games by US and South Korea could spark nuclear war any moment, says daily medieval city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian SEOUL: North Korea yester- threats of war against us, we will... in relations between the North resulted in a sizeable backwards to reach out in 2009 and again mountain 1,200 years ago has day made a fresh vow to build strengthen nuclear deterrence and the South cannot be realised stride. in 2012. been discovered by archae- up its nuclear deterrent in the through every possible means,” forever,” it said. The editorial was dedicated “The United States will not ologists using revolutionary face of “threats of war” from the it said. The two Koreas had agreed to in commemoration of a land- accept North Korea as a nuclear- airborne laser technology, a United States and a “policy of South Korean President Park hold their first high-level talks in mark summit between the two armed state. We will not reward report said yesterday. confrontation” from the South. Geun-Hye was no different from six years in Seoul on Wednesday Koreas on June 15, 2000, which the DPRK for the absence of bad The Sydney Morning Herald An editorial in Pyongyang’s her predecessor in taking up a and Thursday, but they were led to a short-lived reconciliation behaviour,” Davies said, using said the city, Mahendraparvata, ruling party’s daily, the Rodong policy of confrontation, the edi- called off at the last minute fol- and exchanges between the two the North’s official name of the included temples hidden by Sinmun, said “reckless” war exer- torial said, accusing the South of lowing a dispute over protocol. Koreas. Democratic People’s Republic of jungle for centuries, many of cises by the US and South Korea deliberately sabotaging planned The talks initiative had been Glyn Davies, the US pointman Korea. which have not been looted. could spark a nuclear war at any high-level talks. seen as a step forward after on North Korea policy, said on Davies repeated US calls on A journalist and photog- moment. “Unless there is a fundamental months of soaring military ten- Friday that the United States was North Korea to take steps to end rapher from the newspaper “As long as the United States switchover in the policy of con- sions, with the North conducting exasperated with Pyongyang after its nuclear weapons programme accompanied the “Indiana and South Korean puppets con- frontation of the South’s ruling its third nuclear test in February, it snubbed attempts by President in line with previous agreements. Jones-style” expedition, led tinue with nuclear threats and forces, dialogue and improvement but its collapse has instead Barack Obama’s administration AFP by a French-born archaeolo- gist, through landmine-strewn jungle in the Siem Reap region where Angkor Wat, the largest Back home Hindi temple complex in the world, is located. The expedition used an instrument called Lidar — Hong Kong rally light detection and ranging data — which was strapped to a helicopter that criss-crossed a mountain north of Angkor Wat for seven days, providing data backs Snowden that matched years of ground HONG KONG: A few hundred demanded an apology from research by archaeologists. rights advocates and political Washington, clarification of “ille- It effectively peeled away the activists marched through Hong gal” espionage activities and an jungle canopy using billions of Kong yesterday to demand pro- immediate halt to them. laser pulses, allowing archae- tection for Edward Snowden, “I think the Hong Kong gov- ologists to see structures that who leaked revelations of US ernment should protect him,” the were in perfect squares, com- electronic surveillance and is DAB’s vice-chairwoman, Starry pleting a map of the city which now believed to be holed up in Lee, said outside the consulate. years of ground research had the former British colony. Snowden reportedly flew been unable to achieve, the Marchers gathered outside the to Hong Kong on May 20. He report said. It helped reveal the US consulate shouting slogans checked out of a luxury hotel on city that reportedly founded denouncing alleged spying opera- Monday and his whereabouts the Angkor Empire in 802 tions aimed at China and Hong remain unknown. Snowden has AD, uncovering more than two Kong, but the numbers were mod- said he intends to stay in Hong dozen previously unrecorded est compared to rallies over other Kong to fight any potential US temples and evidence of ancient rights and political issuess. moves to extradite him. canals, dykes and roads. A man hugs his brother returning from Malaysia, at Yangon International Airport yesterday. People from “Arrest Obama, free Snowden,” China has avoided any explicit AFP Myanmar working in Malaysia have returned after clashes in several neighbourhoods around Kuala Lumpur protesters shouted outside the comment on its position towards between Myanmar Buddhists and Muslims killed five people and injured many more. slate grey building as police looked Snowden. A senior source with on. Many waved banners that ties to the Communist Party lead- said: “Betray Snowden, betray ership said Beijing was reluctant freedom”, “Big brother is watch- to jeopardise recently improved Scott prize for ing you” and “Obama is checking ties with Washington. your email”. Snowden told the South China Malaysian 15 held over flash-mob protest Some blew whistles in support Morning Post this week that of Snowden, 29, the American Americans had spied extensively KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian The opposition insists vote rally next week,” said Tian Chua, former CIA contractor who has on targets including the Chinese Malaysian author Tan Twan police yesterday arrested 15 fraud secured the win for the rul- vice-president of Anwar’s People’s acknowledged being behind leaks University of Hong Kong that Eng has won the £25,000 people over a flash-mob pro- ing Barisan Nasional (National Justice Party. of the surveillance programmes hosts an exchange which han- Walter Scott Prize for his- test held to build support for Front), but Prime Minister Najib The flash-mob partici- by the National Security Agency. dles nearly all the city’s domestic torical fiction for his second a planned June 22 opposition Razak has denied the charge. pants were detained after The procession moved on to web traffic. Other alleged targets novel, The Garden of Evening rally against alleged fraud in Opposition leader Anwar distributing leaflets urging government headquarters in the included government officials, Mists. elections last month. Ibrahim has organised a string people to come out on June 22. city, which reverted to Chinese businesses and students. He travelled from his home in Those detained, who included of post-election rallies nation- The opposition so far has not rule in 1997 but enjoys far more Snowden pledged not to “hide South Africa to be at the cere- opposition-aligned activists but wide demanding election reforms produced evidence of widespread liberal laws on dissent and free- from justice” and said he would mony in Melrose in the Scottish also a 10-year-old boy, were held including an overhaul of an fraud, but has filed court peti- dom of expression. place his trust in Hong Kong’s Borders. He received his prize for disrupting public order in a Election Commission it consid- tions contesting the results in a About a dozen groups organised legal system. Legal experts say an from the Duke of Buccleuch busy shopping area of the capital ers biased. number of constituencies. two rallies, including the city’s two extradition treaty between Hong at a special event during the Kuala Lumpur, media reports and “Fifteen people including a Malaysian authorities have largest political camps. Leaders Kong and the United States has Borders Book Festival. opposition politicians said. 10-year-old boy who came along charged six people, opposition of major political parties sought functioned smoothly since 1998. The Garden of Evening Mists Malaysia’s long-ruling coalition with his parents were arrested. figures and activists, with sedi- explanations for Snowden’s alle- It is unclear if Chinese authori- is the first novel by an overseas was returned to power in May 5 The aim is to create fear among tion after they called on people gations of spying. ties would intervene over any US writer to have won the four- elections that were the country’s protestors and to intimidate to oppose the election outcome. Hong Kong’s largest pro-Bei- attempts to extradite Snowden. year-old prize. closest ever. them not to attend the mass AFP jing political party, the DAB, REUTERS HIV drug helps risk groups Chinese work BANGKOK: A clinical trial Six more rescued after sinking of Philippine ferry in Thailand has concluded a medication used to treat safety probe finds LEGAZPI: Six more people underwater to find the ship and rescued, raising the number of The cause of the sinking is patients infected with HIV were hauled out of the sea after check whether there were pas- survivors to 61, according to the under investigation, Duruin said. can also act as an effective ‘many’ problems a ferry sank in the Philippines sengers trapped inside,” regional civil defence office in the regional Meanwhile, another ferry with prevention for all groups at with dozens on board, officials navy spokesman Ensign John capital Legazpi city. more than 360 passengers on high risk of acquiring the BEIJING: A top Chinese official said yesterday, as navy divers Duruin told reporters. Officials did not offer any infor- board hit a submerged rock that virus that causes AIDS. The yesterday warned of risky condi- were called in to hunt for The coastguard and local fish- mation on the condition of the six punctured its hull before dawn United States-supported tions for labourers after a probe survivors. ermen were also assisting with or how they were rescued. urday, causing the engine to flood, study showed the anti-retro- found “many” problems follow- Seven people remain missing rescue efforts, he added. Duruin said only three of the the coastguard said. viral drug Tenofovir cut the ing the country’s deadliest blaze a day after the Lady of Mount The vessel sank early on Friday 61 survivors were still in hospital. However, the Gregory the risk of HIV in half among in over a decade which killed 120 Carmel ferry mysteriously sank in near the end of its regular four- Meanwhile, officials said they Great was able to reach the injected drug users, the last people in a poultry plant. calm weather about two kilome- hour run between the port of Pio now believe there were 70 people nearby central port of Iloilo with- high risk group to be tested. Huang Yi, chief engineer of the tres from central Burias island, Duran and Masbate island in the aboard the vessel when it tipped out further incident, a coastguard Researchers from the United State Administration of Work killing two women passengers. central Philippines. over — more than the 57 listed in statement said. States and Thailand said a clin- Safety (SAWS), said the inspec- “Navy divers plan to search Six more people had been the vessel’s manifest. AFP ical trial of a medicine to pre- tion uncovered numerous issues vent the spread of HIV showed problems including coal mines a 49 percent reduction in risk still operating despite being among injected drug users. ordered shut. Fatal accidents are Bali art festival regularly reported at Chinese A food bar for mines and factories, with many Hacker publishes Aquino’s blaming lax enforcement of rules. evacuees “The concept of prioritising has not been firmly established, pro- ‘personal mobile numbers’ MANILA: Nutritionists duction still comes first,” he said and other scientists from the in a report, posted on the depart- MANILA: A Philippine hacker followers, who numbered more Philippine Department of ment’s website. has posted online what he than 9,000 as of yesterday, to Science and Technology have Huang said the recent probe, claimed to be the president’s communicate directly with their come up with a highly nutri- which covered three provinces, personal mobile telephone num- president. tious “compressed food bar” found coal mines still operating bers, with Benigno Aquino’s All three phone numbers were recommended to be served despite having been told to close. spokesman yesterday denounc- apparently no longer working last at evacuation centres during At one worksite that had had ing the act as “cyber vandalism”. morning when dialled. disasters. a “major accident” three years Aquino’s spokesman Ricky “The majority are not getting Food scientists and tech- earlier, no one had yet been held Carandang would not confirm if answers to so many issues. It nologists from the Food and responsible. the numbers were really the pres- is difficult to speak to a person Nutrition Research Institute The report did not provide ident’s, or if their release on the through go-betweens. If we send said the cereal-legume food mix further details about the inves- worldwide web had compromised him a letter we’re not even sure can be prepared without cook- tigation or its results. Inspectors the leader’s personal security or he will receive it,” the user wrote ing. It is said to be highly nutri- would soon visit 13 other prov- state secrets. in Filipino. tious because of the mixture of inces and publicise their findings, “It’s cyber vandalism plain and The author said he belonged milk, vegetable fat and sugar Huang said. simple,” Carandang said. to the hacker group “Anonymous that is added in its preparation. Authorities have talked tough “We’re dealing with it. That’s Philippines”, which has vandal- A machine developed for on workplace safety violations all I can say for now.” ised a number of government the food’s mass production can since the deadly blaze at the The three “Personal Mobile websites in the past. make as many as 600,000 pack- Baoyuanfeng poultry plant in Number(s)” were posted late on The Facebook post was also ets of compressed food with four Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (left) hits the gong to northeastern Jilin province early Friday on the Facebook site of a linked to a Twitter micro-blog pieces in one packet. this month. user named “#pR.is0n3r”. site with the same user name. inaugurate the 35th annual Bali Art Festival in Denpasar, on Indonesia’s AGENCIES AFP The site owner urged his AFP resort island of Bali, yesterday. SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Militant attacks kill 25 in Pakistan Bus carrying women students, hospital targeted

QUETTA: At least 25 peo- taken hostage, Interior Minister spokesman for the paramilitary ple were killed in southwest Chaudhry Nisar told reporters. Frontier Corps earlier said 11 Pakistan yesterday when mili- Quetta was the scene of two of were killed and 17 wounded in tants blew up a bus carrying the bloodiest attacks in Pakistan the bombing. women students and attacked a this year, both targeting Shia No group claimed responsibil- hospital treating survivors, offi- Muslims, and the student victims ity for the attacks but Quetta is a cials said. were members of a women’s uni- focal point for sectarian violence The bomb attack on a bus in versity popular with the minority between majority Sunni Muslims Quetta, capital of the restive community. and minority Shias, who account Baluchistan province, killed 14 Nisar said the bus bomb killed for 20 percent of Pakistan’s 180 women students, and another 14 students and wounded 19. million population. 11 people died in a blast at a city “As casualties were being The bus targeted in yesterday’s hospital around 90 minutes later. brought to the hospital terrorists attack was from Sardar Bahadur The second attack hit the had taken position inside the hos- Khan Women’s University, which emergency ward of the city’s pital building,” he told reporters. is located close to a Shia Hazara Bolan Medical Complex where “They opened fire on admin- neighbourhood in Quetta, and the wounded were taken and was istration and police officials who many Hazaras are students. followed by a gun battle with mili- arrived at the hospital. One sui- Baluchistan, bordering Iran tants holed up inside the hospital. cide bomber blew himself up in and Afghanistan, is rife with The stand-off lasted for sev- the hospital.” Islamist militancy and a regional eral hours and ended when secu- Nisar said he was unable to insurgency waged by separatists Pakistani security officials inspect a university bus after a bomb explosion in Quetta, the provincial capital of rity forces stormed the building, give exact casualty figures for the demanding political autonomy. restive Baluchistan province, yesterday. freeing 35 people who had been hospital attack, but Abdul Wasey, AFP

2 die in Lahore Afghan forces to take over security nationwide court shootout ISLAMABAD: At least KABUL: Afghan security The exact date and location of the border with Pakistan. After needed each month to fill its ranks. Nato commander General two persons were killed and forces will soon take over the handover has not yet been the handover, 100,000 Nato forces Completion of the security Joseph Dunford expressed concern five others injured during responsibility for the whole of announced, but it will complete will only play a supporting and handover “is one of the very that progress made in Afghanistan exchange of gunfire yester- the country, officials said yes- a programme started in 2011 training role as Afghan soldiers important issues for Afghanistan,” since 2001 could be under threat day between two rival groups terday, a major milestone as the when relatively-peacefully areas and police take the lead in the Masoom Stanikzai, head of the if donor nations cut back support. in session court in Lahore, Nato-led war effort winds down inhabited by about 20 percent of fight against the militants who High Peace Council secretariat “The gains that we have made to the capital of the Pakistani after 12 years of fighting. the population were put under were ousted from power after the that is leading efforts to open date are not going to be sustainable province of Punjab. The handover of the last 95 Afghan security. 9/11 attacks. talks with the Taliban, told without continued international Lawyers at the session court districts from Nato to Afghan “The event will be held shortly However doubts remain over reporters. commitment,” he said. later boycotted the court pro- forces includes many of the most and 95 districts in 11 provinces the ability of the 350,000-strong “One of the biggest excuses that Recent attacks have demon- ceedings, local media reported. volatile areas of south and east are included in the fifth and final Afghan forces to thwart the enabled the Taliban and other strated the Taliban’s ability to Afghanistan where the Taliban phase. Further details will be Taliban, and the Nato military groups to mobilise fighters was strike at Kabul as the country Govt eyes more have fought a bloody insurgency released later for security rea- coalition will retain an important the notion that Afghanistan was prepares for next year’s presiden- against the US-backed govern- sons,” an Afghan government role in logistics and air support as occupied by foreign forces who tial elections and the Nato with- taxpayers ment since 2001. official said. well as in combat when required. would stay for ever. drawal by the end of 2014. Nato and Afghan officials, who The last “tranche” of districts The Afghan army has suffered “The inspiration for fighting Despite the attacks penetrating KARACHI: As Pakistan’s declined to be named, said that includes 13 in Kandahar province, a sharp rise in casualties as it has is gradually changing to a road- the capital’s defences, the effective taxation authority Federal President Hamid Karzai would the birthplace of the Taliban, and taken on more frontline fight- map for peace. It is a very grad- response of elite Afghan security Board of Revenue (FBR) attend a ceremony within days to 12 in each of Nangarhar, Khost ing, and it is also undermined by ual shift... but there are changes forces has been widely hailed as a assumes the “Big Brother’s” mark a key point of the “transition and Paktika provinces -- all hot- a high desertion rate that means emerging in different parts of the sign of increasing professionalism. role with new powers and process” to full Afghan sovereignty. beds of insurgent activity along thousands of new recruits are country.” AFP access to hitherto prohibited bank accounts data of ordi- nary people, it has estimated that 7.5 million new taxpay- ers will be available for filing income returns in the next fiscal year once the amended Historic monument blown up Finance Bill 2013-14 is passed by parliament, official sources QUETTA: Separatist militants “The Ziarat Residency, which in the attack,” witnesses said. revealed here yesterday. blew up a historic building linked had its balcony, floor and front Provincial Chief Secretary The amendments mean the to Pakistan’s founding father in made of wood, has been totally Babar Yaqoob told reporters that authorities can acquire real- the country’s violence-plagued gutted,” he said. “people involved in the colossal time data of account holders as southwest after shooting dead a At least four blasts were heard destruction of our national monu- 99 percent of all the transac- guard in a predawn attack yes- in the town, he said. The building ment will not be spared”. tions made in the country will terday, officials said. caught fire and it took five hours “The government has ordered be filtered through the FBR The attackers, armed with auto- to bring the blaze under control as immediate steps to rebuild the databank, the sources said. matic weapons entered the 19th Ziarat, a small hill station, has no Ziarat Residency in its original The sources said the data- century wooden Ziarat Residency fire brigade. form,” he said. bank would only be operated by after midnight and planted several A separatist-group later claimed “It was an undisputed structure, authorised FBR officials. Even bombs, senior administration offi- responsibility for the attack. “We it had never received any threat in Pakistan Revenue Automation cial Nadeem Tahir said. blew up the Ziarat Residency,” the past. Local people had special Limited, the FBR subsidiary, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Meerak Baluch, a spokesman for love for this site because it had will not have the authority to driving force behind the creation the Baluchistan Liberation Army been attracting local and foreign get access to this data. of the Pakistan, spent his last days said in a phone call from undis- tourists,” he said. in the building, which was declared closed location. “We don’t recog- Ziarat, located at more than 3 provinces to a national monument following his nise any Pakistani monument.” 2,500 metres above sea level and death, one year after the country’s No one has been arrested, offi- surrounded by Juniper trees, is a present budgets independence in 1947. cials said. popular tourist site. The building is in Ziarat town, Prime Minister Sharif and sev- The two-storey structure was KARACHI: In an unusual 80km southeast of Quetta, the cap- eral political leaders strongly con- built in 1892 and was formerly occurrence, three out of the ital of insurgency-hit Baluchistan demned the attack while Interior used by officials from the British four provinces of Pakistan province. Minister Chaudhry Nisar prom- colonial rule in India. will be presenting their budg- “They shot dead the guard who ised arrest of the attackers. The furniture used by Jinnah ets tomorrow, offering voters resisted the intruders,” Tahir said. Hundreds of people includ- and kept at its original place as the opportunity to observe Security officials inspect the historic house once used by Pakistan’s Police official Asghar Ali said ing, some party leaders and stu- national heritage since his death the varying governing strate- founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, after a bomb attack in Ziarat, in militants planted several bombs dents staged a protest rally in in September 1948, has also been gies of the three major politi- Baluchistan province, yesterday. and detonated them by remote the town demanding “exemplary destroyed, officials said. cal parties in the country on control. punishment of culprits involved AFP the same day. The Sindh, Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assem- blies will all be meeting tomorrow for the presenta- tion of their respective pro- Pakistan to honour Iran pipeline deal Pakistan gives go signal vincial budgets. The outlier is Balochistan, where the provin- cial budget will be presented on ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new have not been so far briefed on the said that he didn’t know about for 3G spectrum auction Thursday, June 20. Federal Minister for Petroleum project. So I am not in a position any indication from the brotherly and Natural Resources Shahid to talk on this more,” the minister country. Climbers start Abbasi has said the government said. “We have asked the Foreign He indicated that India was ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-N government of would honour the Iran-Pakistan Office to let us know about the willing to export 400mmcfd gas Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered a transparent auction of arriving gas pipeline deal signed by the impact of the sanctions imposed to Pakistan and to this effect a 3G spectrum and given approval for appointing three members to previous government as the on Iran by US and EU countries delegation from an Indian oil Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA), official sources said yesterday. ISLAMABAD: The climb- agreement was signed between on Pakistan once this project gets company GAIL, including a joint The three members include member finance, member technical ing season has started in two sovereign countries. completed.” secretary of the Indian govern- and member enforcement, and their selection will pave the way for Pakistan, with mountain- Without mentioning the “I haven’t looked into the IP ment, had held a meeting with appointment of the PTA chairman to start the auction of 3G spectrum. eers attempting not just the name of President Asif Zardari’s agreement so far and the gas him to assess Pakistan’s willing- The PTA faced a war among its members to grab power during the 8,000-metre-plus peaks but Pakistan People’s Party govern- sales price agreement. However, ness to import gas from India. tenure of the previous government. The government even amended also those seldom climbed, to ment, the minister said that we need the gas price at lower “Since the country is energy the Telecom Act to make appointments but the Islamabad High Court set new records. Pakistan had signed the deal, so side but to assess this I still need deficient, we showed our willing- came in the way. Austrian, French, British and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s to look into the gas sales price ness and our experts would soon The Cabinet Division has floated an advertisement for the appoint- Italian mountaineers started Pakistan Muslim League-N gov- agreement under the IP project,” visit India to sort out the techni- ment of three members. arriving in the country a week ernment would honour it. Abbasi said. cal issues involved in it. After the However, reservations are being expressed about the criteria set for ago and some of them are on However, there are some issues When asked whether his gov- report of the technical team, both the appointment of member enforcement and member finance, while no their way to try new challenges that include gas pricing and ernment would be able to manage the countries will initiate talks on criteria has been mentioned for the member technical. The authority in the Karakorum Range. impact of the sanctions imposed the oil facility from Saudi Arabia, the gas tariff issue.” will take four months to complete the process. AGENCIES by the US and EU countries. “I the minister after some pause INTERNEWS INTERNEWS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Student kills self over Telangana State shutdown partially successful

HYDERABAD: Barring schools and colleges remained minor incidents, the day-long closed. Tension prevailed at Telangana shutdown called by Vidyut Soudha, the head office of Telangana Rashtra Samithi power transmission corporation, (TRS) to condemn arrests as police arrested Telangana Joint Friday evoked partial response Action Committee (JAC) chair- and ended peacefully in the man M Kodandaram, TRS leader region yesterday while a stu- K Tarakarama Rao, Bharatiya dent committed suicide here. Janata Party (BJP) leader Normal life was affected in N Janardhana Reddy and others five districts of the Telangana when they reached there to sup- region but there was not much port the protest by employees. impact in other districts including BJP state chief G Kishan Hyderabad. Reddy and others staged a protest Educational institutions were at the busy RTC Cross Roads to closed across the region, which condemn the government’s crack- comprises 10 districts. Shops down Friday. and businesses were shut in sev- The Communist Party of India eral parts of Warangal, Medak, (CPI) took out a rally to condemn Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar and Friday’s police attack on its office. Nizamabad districts. CPI state secretary Congress party workers struggle to shake hands with party vice-president Rahul Gandhi in the party headquarters in Srinagar, yesterday. Two buses of the state-owned K Narayana told reporters that Andhra Pradesh State Road Police Commissioner Anurag Transport Corp (APSRTC) Sharma had apologised over the were set on fire by protesters in incident. Hundreds were arrested Mahabubnagar district and few in Hyderabad and other parts of Kashmir an internal issue: Rahul other buses were damaged in Telangana Friday. stone pelting. Osmania University was tense RTC services were badly hit as a student committed suicide BADGAM: Congress vice pres- out ways to involve the people of an upward forward path and we which we deal with,” he said, in the region. Its city services in for the sake of separate Telangana ident Rahul Gandhi said yester- Kashmir and ensuring job oppor- are not going to go back. We are replying a question on differ- the twin cities of Hyderabad and state. day that India should address tunities for the young in the state. going to ensure that the people ences between the Congress and Secunderabad plied as usual but Apparently frustrated by the the Kashmir problem as an “Our focus is on how we can of Kashmir get the development the National Conference. most buses leaving for Telangana delay in the formation of a sepa- internal issue instead of bother- involve the people of Kashmir, they deserve.” He declined to say if the two districts were cancelled due to rate state, Bandaru Srinivas, an ing who rules Pakistan. how we can involve them in the He declined to comment on the parties would stick together in lack of passengers. engineering student, ended his At an impromptu press confer- government at the local level, how state government’s demand for the next assembly elections. The services were restored only life. He was found hanging from ence on the sidelines of a function we can ensure that youngsters revocation of the widely criticised “These are matters not for last evening. a tree opposite the library on the here, Gandhi sought to say that have jobs. Armed Forces Special Powers Act me to delve into. These are mat- Police arrested several TRS Osmania University campus. He Kashmir should be delinked from “Whether the leadership in (AFSPA). ters decided within their party leaders and activists at various hailed from Mahabubnagar dis- the issue of who governs Pakistan. Pakistan is good or bad is not in “It is a discussion between the and within our party. We have a places when they staged sit-in trict of Telangana region. “The way I look at it, the real our hands,” he said. prime minister and the chief min- healthy constructive relationship outside the RTC depots, tried to Srinivas is the third student to change has to come from within. Replying to another question, ister. It is not appropriate for me and we are working together.” force shops to shut and blocked end his life on the campus. We cannot be dependent on what Gandhi said the Congress-led to make a statement,” Gandhi At a personal level, Gandhi roads. TRS legislator Harish Meanwhile, TRS has made it is going on in the rest of the UPA government had trans- said. said: “Kashmir is very important Rao and his supporters were clear that nothing short of a sepa- world,” he said. formed the mood in Kashmir. “I am quite proud of the to me. I come from Kashmir his- arrested at Siddipet in Medak rate state of Telangana is accept- He was asked if the change of “There is massive progress work we are doing in Jammu torically. I would like to see par- district. Some legislators and able to it. government in Islamabad would in Kashmir, there is a progress and Kashmir. We are working ticipation of women at the local leaders were put under house Party legislator Tarakarama lead to progress in resolving the in the sentiment of the people, together, the state government level. “And I would like to see arrest Rao said people of the region festering Jammu and Kashmir there is progress in the connec- and the central government. Kashmir progress possibly as one In Hyderabad, shops were would not accept any alternative problem. Gandhi said the central tivity Kashmir is having, there is “Of course, every now and then of the fastest progressing states in closed in a few areas while most to a separate state. IANS government’s focus was on finding progress in tourism. “So we are on there are issues which come up the country.” IANS

Villagers panic as eighth body found Rains lash north as in Tripura ditch AGARTALA: monsoon advances Police launched a massive investigation after recovering an eighth body from NEW DELHI: Parts of north- unusual about advancement of a ditch last week; seven bod- ern India received heavy show- monsoon and it would cover major ies had earlier been recovered ers Friday as the southwest crop-growing regions before the from the same spot in a village monsoon advanced further usual mid-July. in western Tripura, police said into central and northern “This is not something unu- yesterday. India, the India Meteorological sual and in the past also we had Panic-stricken villagers of Department (IMD) said. seen monsoon advancing by sev- Lefunga in western Tripura, 35 The monsoon this year had set eral days. In fact it will be good km north of the state capital, over Kerala on June 1, on sched- for grain bowl states of Punjab have urged police to strengthen ule, and advanced fast, covering and Haryana,” IMD director B P vigil near the site after the bodies the southern, eastern and central Yadav told IANS. were recovered at different times states within two weeks. The monsoon rainfall is impor- in the past year from the same In northern India, pre-mon- tant for crop production in the ditch. “We have held a meeting soon showers for the last three country and also has significant with the villagers earlier this days have brought respite from impact on economy. week about the bizarre develop- the sweltering heat. Months of June and July are ment. People have become pan- The southwest monsoon the sowing season for Kharif icky. We have launched a probe reached Himachal Pradesh yes- (summer) crops like paddy and to find the truth behind the serial terday, 10 days in advance, with pulses. killings,” Sub-divisional police most of the hill state experiencing A good monsoon this year can officer L Darlong told IANS. moderate to heavy rainfall, the prove important for the United Security has been tightened in meteorological office in Shimla Progressive Alliance (UPA) ahead the village, and additional police said. of the general elections next year, personnel have been deployed Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and as it can hold inflation and give fil- near the ditch. Kashmir and parts of Delhi have lip to the economy. Agriculturist The last body to be found in also been receiving showers. expert Devinder Sharma was, the ditch was on June 6; the dead In Delhi, the monsoon is however, cautious. man appeared to be middle-aged, expected to reach early next “A good monsoon is a healthy police said. IANS week, way ahead of its scheduled sign for the country but I am still June 29 date. According to the keeping my fingers crossed ...” Petrol prices rise People make their way through a downpour in Amritsar yesterday. weather office, there is nothing IANS by Rs2 per litre

NEW DELHI: Petrol prices rose by Rs2 a litre, excluding taxes, from midnight yesterday Indian couple cites threat to stay in Australia due to the depreciating rupee and hardening of international SYDNEY: A married Indian refugee authorities. parents refused to accept the request saying they could relocate brought before it, saying the tri- prices. Taking into account couple have won the right to However, there is still a chance marriage. to any large city in India like New bunal had failed to comply with local sales tax or value added stay in Australia, for now, after of them getting deported as the In 2008, the couple fled to Delhi or Mumbai, according to Australia’s Migration Act. tax (VAT), the effective price seeking refugee status claim- authorities have appealed against Australia and applied for a the newspaper. “(The tribunal) denied the for consumers will work out ing they might be killed if they the ruling of the Federal Circuit protection visa to Australia’s However, the man said his applicants the opportunity to Rs66.39 in Delhi, Rs73.79 in returned to India as they are Court in Canberra in a higher Department of Immigration family had “political and police to be apprised of information Kolkata, Rs74.60 in Mumbai and from different castes. court, The Canberra Times and Citizenship but were turned connections” and he and his wife upon which the tribunal plainly Rs69.39 in Chennai. This is the A court in Canberra ruled in reported yesterday. down. could easily be tracked down if intended to, and did in fact, rely second increase in petrol prices favour of the couple who hail The couple, a Sikh and from a They then raised their issue they stayed in India. in affirming the decision under in this month. The fuel price from Punjab after their plea backward Hindu caste, secretly before the Refugee Review The Federal Circuit Court in review,” federal magistrate was hiked by Rs0.75 per litre on for refugee status was rejected married in 2007 and lived sepa- Tribunal. Canberra finally ruled in their Warwick Neville was quoted as June 1, 2013. IANS by Australian immigration and rately in India after the man’s The tribunal turned down their favour after the matter was saying in his ruling. IANS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Bihar coalition nears collapse over Modi BJP asks Nitish to hold election

PATNA/NEW DELHI: The fresh elections (if the alliance rift in Bihar’s ruling alliance breaks)”. sharpened yesterday with the Pandey also said that people BJP telling Chief Minister of the state have voted for ruling Nitish Kumar to quit and order alliance, not only JD-U. fresh polls if he decided to break “In 2005 and 2010 state assem- the partnership, while the JD-U bly polls, people have voted for the continued to attack Gujarat alliance of BJP-JD-U...it was not Chief Minister Narendra Modi only a vote for JD-U,” Pandey and said the split was a “mere told media persons after holding formality”. a meeting of party leaders, includ- A final decision on the 17-year- ing legislators, here at Deputy old alliance is expected today Chief Minister Sushil Kumar after Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Modi’s official residence in Patna. president Sharad Yadav holds Pandey contended that even parleys with Nitish Kumar and JD-U is divided over ending the other leaders in Patna, party alliance with the BJP. sources said. “All is not well (in “JD-U president Sharad Yadav the alliance). There are problems. has been repeatedly trying to save Members of a social organisation, Our City Our Right, in a silent protest following the recent gang-rape and murder of a 20-year-old college student in We are trying to work on them. the alliance and saying that there Barasat, near Kolkata, yesterday. We will decide in the party meet- is hope for alliance. But some ing,” said Yadav. local JD-U leaders are saying the The BJP said it was awaiting alliance is over or likely to end,” a formal decision from the JD-U. he said. The JD-U, meanwhile, “We are awaiting their decision. accused the BJP of forcing it to Mamata faces heat after series of rapes We want to continue the alliance walk out of the alliance by not in the interest of the people of the being forthcoming on Narendra KOLKATA: Saying that young instances of gang-rape and mur- mutilated and naked body of a were recorded in Bengal in 2012. state,” BJP leader Ravi Shankar Modi’s future role. girls were becoming “soft tar- der, Bose alleged inaction on the 13-year-old girl was found in Former chief minister and Prasad said, while state party “We have been asking them for gets for rapists” in West Bengal, part of the Trinamool Congress a field in Gaighata in the same Communist Party of India- unit chief Mangal Pandey sought a clear answer whether Narendra the Left Front yesterday regime in the state. district. Marxist politburo member a clarification from the JD-U on Modi will be the prime ministerial accused the Mamata Banerjee “To end this horror, one has to In Nadia district, a 14-year-old Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee too the future of the alliance. candidate,” senior JD-U leader regime of inaction in the wake admit it but unfortunately it is girl was allegedly gang-raped and derided the Banerjee regime. As tensions mounted, the BJP Shivanand Tiwari told reporters, of four instances of rape and not being done. The government killed by one of her neighbours and “This government thinks it demanded Nitish Kumar resign adding: “The BJP has forced us to murder in the state. is not making any statement his associates in Nadia Monday. can counter crime by announc- and seek a fresh mandate if the walk out of the alliance.” “Four students have been raped because it does not want to admit Yesterday, a highly decomposed ing compensation. I am glad the JD-U walks out of the National The announcement of a split and murdered within a month. it. It is not only abstaining from body of a minor girl was found family of the Barasat victim has Democratic Alliance (NDA). in the coalition was a “mere for- Young girls and students are making any statement but it is in Murshidabad district and her refused compensation and instead “Nitish Kumar should resign as mality”, said Tiwari while terming increasingly becoming soft tar- also not acting,” said Bose add- family members alleged she was has sought exemplary punishment chief minister because people of Modi an “arrogant” and “divisive gets for the rapists in the state. ing that the indifference of the raped before being murdered. for the culprits. This should come the state gave the mandate to the personality” who cannot take all Along with anti-socials, somehow government was emboldening The National Crime Records as a lesson for the government,” NDA,” said Bihar BJP minister sections along. the name of Trinamool Congress criminals. Bureau in its latest report has put Bhattacharjee said yesterday. Chandra Mohan Rai. “Modi is an arrogant person is also getting involved,” Front A 20-year-old college student West Bengal atop the chart con- Meanwhile, the state govern- BJP leader and MP Hukumdeo and this reflects from his per- chairman Biman Bose told jour- was gang-raped and murdered cerning atrocities against women. ment that has been contesting Narain Yadav also said that Nitish sonality... his divisive attitude is nalists here. June 7 in Barasat in North 24 According to the agency, 30,942 the NCRB report, claimed women Kumar “should resign and go for too well known,” he added. IANS Condemning the recent Parganas. A week later the incidents of crime against women were “safest” in Bengal. IANS 16-year-old girl DNA in rape case not commits suicide in police station diplomat’s: Lawyer BANGALORE: Lawyers for There was no immediate com- NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old a French consular official in ment yesterday from his wife, girl committed suicide by hang- southern India accused of rap- who also has two boys aged eight ing in a police station here last ing his three-year-old daughter and two. evening, police said. said yesterday DNA samples But her lawyers have previously “The girl, a native of prove his client was innocent. alleged intimidation of doctors Bangladesh, who works as a “There is no criminal evidence who testified the girl was raped domestic help in south Delhi, had against our client,” said Clemence and suggested evidence may have gone missing from her home in Witt, a prominent France-based been tampered. Vasant Kunj Friday. A passerby lawyer who is part of the defence The mother and women’s spotted her near Rithala Metro team for Pascal Mazurier. rights groups have also accused station yesterday in north Delhi “All the DNA evidence shows France of supporting the hus- and took her to Vijay Vihar police extremely clearly that he has not band at the expense of the inter- station,” said a police officer. committed any crime,” Witt told ests of the alleged victim and her Police informed her parents AFP on a visit to Bangalore where two siblings, who are all French and asked the girl to stay in the Mazurier was based. nationals. ladies changing room, where she “We are now waiting for a deci- France’s foreign ministry has hanged herself from a ceiling with sion on our discharge application,” declined to comment on whether her stole. A police personnel spot- she said in an interview, adding: it is paying the husband’s legal ted her body around 5pm. “We have faith in Indian justice.” bills. Mazurier, who was arrested Police said she was depressed as A initial police report last July in June 2012 on a complaint filed her parents were pressing her to showed DNA found on the child by his wife, spent four months marry against her wishes. did not match that of Mazurier, last year in jail before being “On Friday, she left her house his lawyers said in a statement. bailed. around 11am without telling her The lawyers also said a final Bangalore’s Family Court has parents without properly telling police report showed DNA sam- rejected a request for Mazurier to them where she was going. When ples given by his wife, Suja Jones have access to his children as he is she did not come back, after an Mazurier, to investigators to charged with raping one of them. hour they started searching support her accusations did not The case was supposed to be and later informed police in the match those of the child. heard by a fast-track court but evening,” the officer said. Both sides have publicly dis- the judge has been transferred A case of kidnapping was regis- cussed contested evidence which and a new judge now must be tered at Vasant Kunj north police would normally be regarded as appointed, Witt said. station, the officer added. IANS sub-judice. AFP

Calls mount for Kerala CM to resign

KOCHI: Kerala’s Left oppo- members of the chief minister’s to nab him. Radhakrishnan had sition yesterday sought the office. been the woman’s partner also in resignation of Chief Minister “I am now in hiding and my a solar panel equipment business, Oommen Chandy over the con- life is in danger. Since last Onam which was run under the name tact that members of his staff (August 2012) I have no contact Team Solar. maintained with a woman who with Saritha. I met Chief Minister The duo reportedly cheated has been arrested in a cheating (Chandy) once to complain to a number of potential clients to case. him about the relationship that the tune of millions of rupees. Yesterday was the fourth day the then Cinema Minister K B They would also promise to put that the matter was being raised Ganesh Kumar had with Saritha. up windmill farms for large sums by members of the opposition. It was this relation that spoiled of money. A TV channel yesterday car- the relations I had with Saritha. Since 2000, Saritha is alleged to ried a one-hour interview with She did have close links with the have been involved in more than Biju Radhakrishnan, who had two now-dismissed staff members 13 cases of cheating. been in a live-in relationship with in Chandy’s office. The chief min- Saritha was arrested June 3, the arrested woman, Saritha S ister has no role in these issues,” and is under judicial custody. Nair. Radhakrishnan confirmed Radhakrishnan, who has been on Radhakrishnan remains that his former partner had the run, said on TV. Special teams absconding. maintained contacts with two of Kerala Police have been formed IANS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

PRAYER TIME Tweet, dad News in Numbers SCH ANNUAL REPORT 2012 dancing CHART: 1 1 Fajr (Dawn) 3:14 Shorook (Sunrise) 4:43 enter Oxford Zuhr (Noon) 11:34 Asr (Afternoon) 2:57 Dictionary Maghrib (Sunset) 6:27 LONDON: “Tweet”, “dad danc- Isha (Night) 7:57 ing” and “geekery” are three of more than 1,200 new or revised words in the latest version of the Oxford English Dictionary WEATHER (OED) released on Friday. The dictionary said in a quar- Weather terly update on its website that it INCREASING FACILITIES Today Monday Tuesday Conditions: had expanded its entries for “fol- Clear Clear Clear low” (verb), “follower” (noun), In 2012, the SCH, HMC and PHCC: Strong wind and “tweet” (noun and verb) to and high sea. include social media terms that SCH began the development of a national Healthcare have exploded in the past six High: 40° High: 39° High: 39° years. Infrastructure Master Plan, which will map current and Low: 30° Low: 29° Low: 30° According to the dictionary, future facilities, and major equipment in 2013, and is “tweet” is now a posting on the 2013 social networking service Twitter developing a Capital Expenditure Committee, and a as well as its more traditional certificate-of-needs process, to evaluate new projects. DOHA - SUN & SEA meaning: a brief high-pitched sound. SUN TIDE SEA “This breaks at least one OED  SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND rule, namely that a new word needs to be current for ten years 04:46 18:23  10:30 & 22:00 05:15 & 14:30 15-25 / 30 KT before consideration for inclu- sion,” said the OED’s chief edi- THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW  tor John Simpson in a statement. HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER “But it seems to be catching on.”  “Crowdsourcing”, “flash mob”, MUSCAT 38/30 Partly cloudy 37/30 Partly cloudy “geekery” and “dad dancing” also MAKKAH 41/27 Partly cloudy 42/28 Partly cloudy earned a place in an OED now KUWAIT 42/31 Clear 42/32 Clear containing 823,000 entries. BAHRAIN 35/30 Clear 34/29 Clear “Crowdsourcing” is defined as SANAA 30/16 Partly cloudy 28/16 Partly cloudy the practice of obtaining infor- RIYADH 41/26 Clear 42/27 Clear mation or services by soliciting DUBAI 42/30 Clear 37/28 Clear input from a large number of BAGHDAD 39/25 Clear 39/27 Clear people, typically via the Internet and often without offering THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW compensation. Those funky moves on the HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER dancefloor at the wedding recep-   tion are unlikely to impress the   ATHENS 30/23 Clear 31/24 Clear OED. They are drily captured by  WASHINGTON 31/22 Chance of storm 30/22 Chance of storm the term “dad dancing”.   SYDNEY 17/08 Partly cloudy 16/09 Mostly cloudy “An awkward, unfashionable, LONDON 17/13 Chance of rain 18/14 Chance of rain or unrestrained style of dancing  PARIS 24/17 Partly cloudy 27/18 Chance of storm to pop music, as characteristi-  ISTANBUL 25/19 T-storm 27/20 Partly cloudy cally performed by middle-aged MANILA 34/26 Scattered clouds 32/26 Chance of storm or older men,” the OED definition  DHAKA 35/26 Mostly cloudy 35/26 Partly cloudy reads. DELHI 28/23 T-storm 28/22 T-storm REUTERS ISLAMABAD 33/22 T-storm 32/23 Partly cloudy Source : http://www.sch.gov.qa/ Internet from balloons high up? Google says it can CHRISTCHURCH, NEW “where we work on radical, sci-fi- network in the sky. ZEALAND: Google revealed sounding technology solutions to Users below have an Internet top-secret plans yesterday to solve really big world problems”. antennae they attach to the side send balloons to the edge of “Balloons, carried by the wind of their house which can send and space with the lofty aim of at altitudes twice as high as com- receive data signals from the bal- bringing Internet to two-thirds mercial planes, can beam Internet loons passing overhead. of the global population cur- access to the ground at speeds Some 50 people were chosen to rently without web access. similar to today’s 3G networks take part in the trial and were Scientists from the technology or faster,” it added. able to link to the Internet. giant released up to 30 helium- “It is very early days, but we The first person to get Google filled test balloons flying 20 kilo- think a ring of balloons, flying Balloon Internet access was metres above Christchurch in around the globe on the strat- Charles Nimmo, a farmer and New Zealand yesterday, carrying ospheric winds, might be a way to entrepreneur in the small town antennae linked to ground base provide affordable Internet access of Leeston, who signed up for the stations. to rural, remote, and underserved experiment. While still in the early stages, areas down on earth below, or He told the New Zealand Herald Project Loon hopes eventually to help after disasters, when exist- he received Internet access for launch thousands of balloons to ing communication infrastructure about 15 minutes before the provide Internet to remote parts is affected.” transmitting balloon he was rely- of the world, allowing the more It works by ground stations ing on floated out of range. than four billion people with no connecting to the local Internet “It’s been weird,” he told the access to get online. infrastructure and beaming sig- newspaper. “But it’s been excit- It could also be used to help after nals to the balloons, which are ing to be part of something new.” natural disasters, when existing self-powered by solar panels. Google’s ultimate goal is to communication infrastructure The balloons, which once in have a ring of balloons — each is affected. “Project Loon is an the stratosphere will be twice as the length of a small light aircraft experimental technology for bal- high as commercial airliners and when fully inflated — circling the loon-powered Internet access,” the barely visible to the naked eye, Earth, ensuring there is no part company said on its latest project are then able to communicate of the globe that cannot access from its clandestine Google (x), with each other, forming a mesh the web. AFP

Bizarre fashion

A model displays a creation by Belarussian designer Olga Kiselevich during the “Mammoth” vanguard fashion festival in Minsk yesterday. Sunday 16 June 2013 7 Shaaban 1434 Volume 18 Number 5732 Price: QR2

British PM strikes ‘tax havens’ deal

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 International Islamic wins award at Global Sukuk Summit DOHA: International Islamic among international investors (Qatar International Islamic and reflects the strong financial Bank-QIIB) has won the award International position of the bank in addition for ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ to International Islamic’s high at the Global Sukuk Summit Islamic has been ratings from international and held in London. reputable rating agencies. The award was conferred on rated A3/A- by Al Shaibei said: “The award the bank in recognition of its proves once again the leadership outstanding achievements in the Moody’s and Fitch of International Islamic and its sukuk market and in the Islamic ability to respond positively, prop- finance industry. respectively, erly and timely to the latest devel- Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin opments in the world of Islamic Abdullah Al Thani, International both with stable banking. It also is a recognition of Islamic Chairman and Managing International Islamic’s contribu- Director, received the award at outlook. tion to the enrichment and devel- the event held in the presence of opment of market instruments, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud Al which have seen a strong response Thani, Governor of Qatar Central 2012, up 50 percent on the previ- in various countries, an indication Bank, and high-level personalities ous year. of bright outlook for the Islamic from the global financial industry Sheikh Dr Khalid expressed banking industry and its various and business. Sheikh Dr Khalid delight at conferring the award on tools. was also honoured at the event. International Islamic and said it The Global Sukuk Summit Sheikh Dr Khalid said: “Sukuks would further motivate the bank in London shed light on various have become a key tool and an to design and focus on more such issues pertaining to the global important market in Islamic Islamic instruments and partici- sukuk market, Islamic instru- banking. Global sukuk markets pate in the process of developing ments and the Islamic banking have been going from strength to the global sukuk market by coop- industry in general. The Islamic strength, which is evident from erating with all banking entities in banking industry is booming in the overwhelming response to the region and around the world. various parts of the world. the instruments worth billions of International Islamic CEO The event provided a platform dollars on offer. This comes as a Abdulbasit A.Al Shaibei said the for dialogue and exchange of logical response to the needs of award comes in the series of great knowledge and information as it the market.” successes achieved by International was attended by influential per- He added: “The importance of Islamic in the issuance of sukuks. sonalities from important finan- the Islamic instruments can be The bank’s $700m 5-year sukuk cial institutions and businessmen. gauged from some recent special- raised more than $5bn, which was International Islamic has been ised economic reports that esti- oversubscribed more than seven rated A3/A- by Moody’s and Fitch Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, International Islamic Chairman and Managing Director, receiving mated that the size of the global times. This reflects the confi- respectively, both with stable out- the award at the Global Sukuk Summit in London. sukuk markets reached $130bn in dence enjoyed by Qatari economy look. THE PENINSULA QE’s corporate Rentals in upcoming malls higher: Report BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB 2013 witnessed a sluggish start have been stable with a moder- The report estimates an addi- with lower transaction value com- ate upward trend during the past tional 700,000 sqm space will DOHA: Asking rental rates in pared to Q1 2012 and 2012 averages. year. Rents for one-three bedroom come online in 2013 and a further earnings surge some upcoming malls in Qatar Land transactions accounted for 54 (1-3BR) in these areas averaged 100,000 sqm in 2014. Incremental are 20 to 30 percent higher com- percent of all real-estate transac- QR5,300-QR8,600 with Al Sadd increases in demand will likely pared to the prevailing rates, tions by value in the quarter, down commanding a rental premium of not be sufficient to absorb addi- indicating a bullish market from 67 percent in 2012. up to 20 percent over other sec- tional supply in the coming year outlook, according to the latest Pushed by high demand for ondary districts, mainly due to its implying lower occupancy. With to $2.8bn in Q1 Tanween Quarterly Real Estate plots, land prices are up relative to proximity to a retail hub, more most additional supply concen- Market Report (Q1 2013). Q1 2012, with average transacted fully furnished apartments and trated in the Central Business The rising trend in rents for land prices of QR704/sqft in Doha better facilities. District (CBD), occupancy in this retail space is owing to steady (up 14 percent from Q1 2012 to The report forecast a stable area is likely to witness a signifi- Banks, industries key growth drivers population growth. Due to high Q1 2013). Umm Slal, Al Wakrah, outlook for residential units with cant drop. population gross leasable area Al Dayeen and Al Shamal have over 90 percent occupancy rates In the hospitality industry, four DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s (QE) IQ’s associates however reported (GLA) per capita is set to remain witnessed double-digit growth in due to strong demand for hous- and five star category hotels will corporate earnings surged to a commendable performance as low by regional benchmarks land prices during this period. ing as a result of robust popula- continue to dominate the Qatari 10.7 percent year-on-year to in the previous year they were in despite an additional 1.1million Al Dayeen, Al Khor and Al tion growth outlook in 2013 but market (65 pct of current supply) $2.8bn in Q1 this year due to a loss of QR31m and in Q1, 2013, sqm of organised retail space Wakrah are expected to wit- a smaller expected increase in with demand driven by business growth across sectors, barring the share of results from asso- spread across 14 additional malls ness increases in transactions due supply of housing stock in 2013 arrivals (90 percent). High-end consumer goods and services. ciates was QR18m, the Global coming online by 2015. to forthcoming developmental relative to 2012. hotels recorded higher occupancy The Qatari bourse mainly bene- Investment House research note Rents for line tenants in malls projects. With regards to the resi- Office rents have inched up on average for Q1 2013 relative to fited from the earnings of banks said. have remained stable for the dential units, average monthly rents in West Bay from Q1 2012 to Q1 Q1 2012. About 12 new high-end and industrial companies. Ooredoo’s revenue increased past few quarters, in the range of for apartments in The Pearl are 2013 and average QR230 per sqm hotels opened in 2012, delivering Earnings of banking and finan- by 5.2 percent YoY to QR8.4bn QR200 per sqm-QR250 per sqm. approximately QR15,000 per month, mainly due to new supply com- an estimated 2, 200 additional cial services sector accounted for in the first quarter. The revenue Strip retail rentals are 30-40 per- a three-five percent premium over ing online, while the office rents rooms to the market. The Report the biggest share of QE’s earn- growth is at the higher end of cent lower than rentals in malls. West Bay area. Rental yields in these in other areas (SBD) have been expects about 1,500 additional ings recording 41.8 percent of the 2013 management guidance According to the report, real areas average 8-10 percent. stable from Q1 2012 to Q1 2013 at rooms to be delivered in 2013. the total during the period. The range. The revenue was driven estate transactions trends in Q1 Rents in secondary districts QR 145 per sqm. THE PENINSULA sector grew 3.8 percent to $1.2bn by revenue growth in Qatar, Iraq, during the period as the earn- Indonesia and Algeria operations ings of Al Ahli Bank (14 percent), by 5 percent YoY, 6 percent YoY, Masraf Al Rayan (13.2 percent), 9 percent YoY and 16 percent YoY Paris Air Show from tomorrow Commercial Bank of Qatar (7.3 respectively. percent), Qatar National Bank Meanwhile, revenue from M&M buys stake (6.7 percent) and Al Khaliji Kuwait operations declined by 11 Commercial Bank (8 percent) percent due to intense competi- in Spanish firm grew, GCC Earnings Review tion in the market. Increased data released by Global Investment usage is leading to lower inter- NEW DELHI: India’s biggest House noted. national and SMS revenue in sports utility vehicle maker, Earnings of industrial sector Kuwait. The revenue in Tunisia Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) surged 21.5 percent year-on-year also saw a decline of 5 percent announced yesterday that it (YoY) to $876.1m, accounting for YoY due to the difficult economic was acquiring a 13.5 percent 31.4 percent of the consolidated conditions in the country. stake in Spanish auto compo- earnings of the bourse. Industries The report noted corporate nent company CIE Automotive. Qatar reported net income of earnings in the GCC region rose The announcement of the QR2.54bn in Q1, 2013, compared 1 percent YoY to $15bn in the “multi-structured” cross-holding to QR1.9bn in Q1, 2012 and first quarter. The overall earnings equity deal caps two years of talks QR2.36bn in Q4, 2012. Increased were led by Bahrain (63 percent), between the Indian equipment- ammonia and urea capacity to followed by Oman (22.1 percent), to-aerospace conglomerate and the company to have paved the Dubai (21.7 percent), Qatar and the Spanish company. way for the sizeable increase in Abu Dhabi (1.9 percent). Positive M&M said it will invest ¤94.24m net income on a YoY basis, as performance in Dubai and Abu ($125.72m) through its subsidi- during 2012 company raised the Dhabi is mainly ascribed to higher aries for a 13.5-percent stake in ammonia and urea capacity by 11 earnings of banks, which offset CIE Automotive SA at a price of percent and 15 percent respec- the decline in the earnings of real ¤6 per share. In turn, M&M will tively. Gross margins and oper- estate companies. Oman saw an A worker finishes installing a UAV model at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) exhibition area, sell stakes in three group firms ating margins of the company all round buoyant activity during two days before the opening of the 50th Paris Air Show, at the Le Bourget Airport near Paris, yesterday. The — Mahindra Forgings, a listed rose when compared to the same the quarter led by the industrial air show runs from June 17 to 23. unit of Mahindra, Mahindra period last year mainly because and banking companies. Hinoday Industries and Mahindra of increase in product prices. THE PENINSULA Composites. AFP SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

SummerFest Mena growth outlook strong: QNB Group Abu Dhabi holds Good investment opportunities for global investors in the region Qatar roadshow

DOHA: The economic out- Mena region remains one of the large surpluses, driven by higher a gradual improvement of the DOHA: Abu Dhabi Tourism & look of Middle East and North contributors to global economic oil and gas prices. Meanwhile, oil global economy, higher invest- Culture Authority (TCA Abu Africa (Mena) region remains growth, which is expected to be importing countries maintained ment, and a recovery of domestic Dhabi) has brought the emirate’s strong, according to QNB in the range of 2.5 percent-3 per- relatively loose fiscal policies, demand. Significant downside SummerFest Abu Dhabi promo- Group. Notwithstanding signifi- cent this year and 3.5 percent-4 which weakened their balance of risks, however, remain to this tion direct to the Qatari market cant headwinds from the global percent in 2014. payments position and increased growth outlook, arising from a with the June 13, 2013, roadshow economy and domestic politi- In 2012, the Mena region con- their public debt vulnerabilities. possible downturn to the global in Doha. The roadshow was part cal uncertainty in a number of tinued to experience a two-speed This divergence between oil economy and domestic political of the three-country selling blitz Mena countries, the region is economic performance. According exporters and importers is likely uncertainty. which will also take place in expected to grow in the range to IMF estimates, GCC countries to narrow in 2013-14. According This strong growth outlook in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. of 3.5 percent-4 percent this sprinted ahead (6 percent real to QNB Group, weaker oil and the Mena region is likely to be “We have a single, focussed year and 4.5 percent-5 percent GDP growth), led by Qatar and gas prices and flat production associated with lower inflation and aim,” said Mubarak Al Nuaimi, in 2014. Saudi Arabia, while oil importers levels are likely to drive down improved fiscal positions in the oil Director Promotions & Overseas GCC countries will continue lagged behind (1.9 percent real the contribution to growth of importing countries. Lower oil and Offices, TCA Abu Dhabi. “That is to invest heavily in infrastruc- GDP growth), reflecting low glo- the hydrocarbon sector in GCC gas prices should also reduce the to ensure agents in the important ture and diversify their econo- bal demand for their exports and countries, while the non-oil sec- current account imbalances in the Qatari market are fully aware of mies, thus boosting non-oil GDP political uncertainty. tor will continue to expand at a region on average. our re-energised summer promo- growth. Most oil importing The GCC countries also experi- brisk pace driven by strong pri- Overall, this Mena growth sce- increasing their prominence in tion and are incentivised to sell countries will continue on their enced low inflation (2.4 percent), vate sector demand and higher nario suggests good investment global asset allocations. In addi- the destination.” path to recovery, although with while the rest of Mena region public investment. opportunities for global investors tion, the financial sector in Mena SummerFest Abu Dhabi has significant downside risks asso- faced significant price increases The rest of the Mena region in the region, according to QNB is likely to continue to benefit been expanded into a 52-day ciated with their dependency (8.9 percent). In addition, the is expected to strengthen its Group. On June 12, Qatar and the from the strong non-oil growth extravaganza spanning mid-sum- on global demand and domestic GCC fiscal and current account economic performance over UAE were upgraded to the MSCI in selected countries. mer, the Holy Month of Ramadan, political uncertainty. Overall, the balances continued to register the next two years, driven by Emerging Market Index, thus THE PENINSULA Eid Al Fitr and the destination’s traditional EidFest celebrations. Running from June 27 to August 17, SummerFest will revolve around a family-friendly hub of edutain- ment activities, world-class shows and exciting international per- British PM strikes formances spread over four action- packed halls at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while an excit- ing line-up of Arabic concerts, ‘tax havens’ deal dual-language comedy nights, theatre productions and celebrity- LONDON: Britain yesterday issue matters. If companies don’t driven sport activations will also struck a deal with its over- pay their taxes or individuals roll-out at du Forum on Yas Island. seas territories clamping down don’t pay their taxes we all suf- “There is now much more to on tax evasion, giving Prime fer as a result.” see and do in Abu Dhabi than ever Minister David Cameron a He said his programme for the before — a fact highlighted in our stronger hand as he prepares Group of Eight world powers was fantastic SummerFest Abu Dhabi to host a G8 summit focus- about “proper companies, proper line-up,” said Sultan Al Muhairi, ing on trade, tax and financial taxes and proper global rules Manager, SummerFest Abu Dhabi. transparency. ensuring that openness delivers “We have a blockbuster calen- The two-day summit at a lux- the benefits it should for rich dar of amazing events and fun ...... ury resort in Northern Ireland and poor countries alike. “Aid is SummerFest Abu Dhabi is tak- starts tomorrow. During pre- important but these things mat- ing our seasonal push to the next G8 talks at his Downing Street ter just as much. Now is the time. level to ensure Abu Dhabi is the office, Cameron reached an agree- This is the agenda. The world place to be for regional travellers ment with territories such as the should get behind it.” over coming months,” he added. Cayman Islands and the crown There was progress late Friday The Doha road show comes as dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey towards what Cameron has Qatar ranks as Abu Dhabi’s 18th and the Isle of Man, which are admitted would be the biggest largest international source mar- often seen as tax havens. prize of the summit — the start of Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan (left), Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (second left), ket with some 9,604 Qataris stay- They agreed a series of actions formal negotiations between the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud (fifth left) among others listen as British Deputy Prime Minister ing in the emirate’s hotels in the aimed at promoting transpar- European Union and the United Nick Clegg (right) makes a speech at the G8 Open for Growth - Trade, Tax and Transparency conference at first four months of this year – a ency and exchange of information States on a free trade agree- Lancaster House in central London yesterday. 2% year-to-date increase. Qatari between tax jurisdictions. “It is a ment. EU trade ministers finally guests delivered 20,154 guest very positive step forward and it thrashed out an agreement on towards what could be the world’s EU trade chief Karel De Gucht, live with this,” De Gucht said. nights and stayed, on average, 2.1 means that Britain’s voice in the G8 how to negotiate for a deal, after most ambitious trade agreement. who will lead negotiations, does Trade between Europe and nights. “We are striving to build and the campaigning on this issue meeting a French demand to Paris had refused to join the 26 not include the audiovisual sec- the United States is worth $3bn the length-of-stay and believe we around the world for proper taxes, exclude the key audiovisual sector. other EU governments unless tor. However, it does give the a day and an accord could boost now have the enhanced product proper companies and proper laws EU officials announced that the television, movies and developing Commission the right to ask both the EU and US economies to attract and retain Qatari visi- ... will be stronger,” Cameron said. 27 EU trade ministers had finally online media were left out. member states for a broader by more than $100bn a year each. tors,” added Al Nuaimi. “Let’s be clear why this tax agreed a negotiating mandate The final mandate given to mandate at a later stage. “I can AGENCIES THE PENINSULA

Pen still mightier than the tablet, United may shift to says Faber-Castell Dreamliner, A350 MUNICH: Computers, tab- lets and smartphones have not NEW YORK: United Airlines been in talks with Airbus about yet managed to crowd out pens is in talks to buy the larg- buying A350-1000 jets since last and pencils, says Faber-Castell, est versions of Boeing’s 787 year, people familiar with the German maker of high-end Dreamliner and Airbus’s A350, matter said in October. writing instruments. making it the first US carrier to Boeing hasn’t published a price The family-run group, famous fly the new long-haul jets, people yet for the 787-10X. Singapore for its forest-green pencils, says familiar with the matter said. Airlines agreed last month to take its production is still running at The carrier will modify a 2009 30 of the 787-10X Dreamliners in top speed thanks to rising levels order to take 25 wide-body A350- an order split with Airbus whose of education in emerging markets 1000s instead of the smaller -900 valuation implied a catalog price on the one hand and demand for variant as once planned, said the of about $279m. stylish writing tools in developed people, who asked not to be iden- “We don’t comment publicly on countries on the other. tified because the discussions are our conversations with customers,” “People are writing less, but private. United also will convert Marc Birtel, a Boeing spokesman, when they do, they like to do so options for a couple dozen A350s said yesterday when asked to com- with a nice writing utensil,” Chief and Dreamliners into firm orders, ment about the talks with United. Executive Count Anton-Wolfgang with the Boeing jets being the new Mary Anne Greczyn, a spokes- von Faber-Castell said. He said 787-10X model, the people said. woman for Airbus, declined to that hand-written missives were United’s possible shift is a boost comment. Plane makers are court- experiencing a renaissance, espe- for both planemakers ahead of ing almost 30 airlines worldwide that cially if a signature was required. next week’s Paris Air Show. are exploring placing large orders “Yes, modern technology is Chicago-based Boeing is target- collectively valued at about $185bn, becoming more and more preva- ing the new Dreamliner to com- Howard Rubel, a New York-based lent, but our products are still in pete with the A350-900, while equity analyst with Jefferies, said in demand.” In countries like South Toulouse, France-based Airbus a report to clients. America or Asia, demand for pen- is touting the -1000 over its US Some of the pending deals will cils is growing as more and more rival’s 777, the world’s largest close during the Paris show, with children go to school. Although twin-engine jetliner. other campaigns dragging into Faber-Castell sells products at the Switching to A350-1000s would next year, Rubel said. The expo higher end of the price range, the increase the value of United’s 25 begins June 17. company has managed to fend off order conversions by 15 percent to As the A350 completed its four- low-cost competition thanks to its $8.3bn, based on list prices before hour maiden voyage on Friday established name. the discounts that are typical in returning to southwestern France, The 72-year-old Faber-Castell, the industry. The -1000s seat 350 Airbus executives vowed to chal- whom the tabloids called Germany’s passengers in a typical three-class lenge Boeing’s supremacy of the most eligible bachelor in his younger configuration, compared with 314 wide-body market. “We want more years, said production at the com- for the A350-900. The 787-10X than 50 percent of this market and pany’s site in the southern German will seat about 43 more people we will have more than 50 per- town of Stein was running well, with than the 250 to 290 passengers cent of this market,” Airbus CEO Saturday shifts often required to on the 787-9, Boeing has said. Fabrice Bregier said of the esti- keep up with orders. United hasn’t settled on an mated 6,000 wide-body plane sales “I will do everything to ensure allocation of the options being up for grabs over the next 20 years. we can still keep the Made in converted to 787-10X Dreamliners United is the only US car- Germany tag,” he said. The com- and A350s, the people said. rier to fly the composite plastic pany last year reported sales of United, a unit of United Dreamliner so far, and has 49 of around ¤600m ($798m). It doesn’t Continental Holdings, is stocking the smaller Boeing 787 models provide further financial details up on new aircraft as it looks to on order, according to its most but says it turned a profit. replace its oldest Boeing 747s and recent quarterly regulatory filing. REUTERS expand overseas. The carrier has WP-BLOOMBERG SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19

Egypt verifying Ivory Coast seeks to double palm oil output reform plan with the IMF No changes to aid amount: Official

ABU DHABI: Egypt’s gov- previous year, it said in a regional ernment is in the late stages outlook published in May. of verifying its economic Egypt’s central bank foreign reform programme with the currency reserves stand at $16bn, International Monetary Fund Ramez said. The reserves rose before obtaining a $4.8bn IMF for a second consecutive month loan, its central bank governor in May, boosted by deposits from said yesterday. Qatar. “I’ll be happy only if the The loan, needed to help stabi- reserves grow by the economy and lise Egypt’s balance of payments not deposits,” Ramez said when and state finances, has been under asked if he was comfortable with discussion for two years but the level of reserves now. agreement has repeatedly been Qatar deposited $3bn at the postponed by political unrest in central bank on May 9, but the the country and the government’s bank sold about $800m two weeks reluctance to commit to austerity later in a special foreign exchange measures. auction to help importers pay for “The IMF is verifying numbers essential imports. “Our direct with the government regarding intervention with exceptional auc- the programme and they are in tions in April and May had a big A woman dries palm seeds in Dabou, Abidjan. Ivory Coast is seeking to double palm oil production to around 600,000 tonnes by 2020. late stages of verifying all the effect on inflation,” Ramez said. numbers,” central bank governor Asked whether it eased pres- Hisham Ramez told reporters sure on the central bank to after a meeting of regional central tighten monetary policy, he said: bank chiefs here yesterday. “You can see from the numbers There have been no changes to that it (inflation) is better than Mitsui on rocks the plan or the amount of aid the expected.” He declined to give any Troubled Detroit defaults on debt country is seeking, he added. inflation forecasts. Egyptian infla- after Kawasaki “The programme is as it was tion edged up to 8.2 percent in CHICAGO: The troubled US cash needed for essential services. debt and $11.5bn in unsecured planned by the Egyptian govern- the year to May, boosted by food city of Detroit defaulted on its It said it will work with its borrowings. Unsecured creditors, calls off merger ment. It is $4.8bn that they have prices and a weaker currency. debt payments on Friday as it creditors to restructure its debts including pension plans for city been talking to them about.” Asked about Morgan Stanley threatened to become the coun- in order to “return Detroit to a retirees, could end up with a frac- TOKYO: Mitsui Engineering & He said he could not offer Capital International’s warning try’s largest-ever municipal sustainable financial foundation tion of what they are owed under Shipbuilding Co faces an urgent any estimate for when the talks this week that Egypt could even- bankruptcy. and to permit much-needed rein- the proposal. need to consider measures for would finish, adding that as far tually be excluded from the MSCI With the Motor City strug- vestment in the city.” In the report, Orr described survival after the cancella- as he knew, there were no talks Emerging Market Index used by gling to provide basic services to “My team and I hope Detroit’s city conditions that would worsen tion of a planned merger with underway with other countries many international fund manag- a shrinking population, its state- creditors and constituents recog- if a deal on the debt cannot be Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for Egypt to obtain fresh finan- ers, because of investors’ difficul- appointed emergency manager nize that compromise and shared reached. It said that due to police Harsh business conditions for cial aid in the form of deposits in ties in repatriating money, Ramez submitted a restructuring plan to sacrifice are required for a bet- cutbacks Detroit’s crime rate Japanese shipbuilders prompted the its central bank. said: “They were talking about the holders of some $18.5bn in IOUs. ter, more sustainable future for became the worst among large negotiations for a merger between Last month, the IMF’s Deputy availability of foreign currency. “Financial mismanagement, a Detroit and its citizens,” Orr said US cities in 2012, five times the the two firms. Mitsui, which was Managing Director Nemat Shafik “From our side, we opened the shrinking population, a dwindling in a statement. national average. effectively left out in the cold by said that the Fund was ready to Repatriation Fund in March for tax base and other factors over If creditors do not accept the Some 40 percent of street lights Kawasaki, relies heavily on its ship- sign the loan agreement with any funds coming into stocks or the past 45 years have brought plan, Detroit could be forced into do not function, and the police building sector, which accounts for Egypt before or after the next the fixed income side. So any- Detroit to the brink of finan- what would be by far the largest department is “dysfunctional”— more than half of its total sales. parliamentary elections, but it thing that comes can go out at cial and operational ruin,” said ever bankruptcy by a US city. Orr strained by cutbacks and having Partly due to poor sales per- was up to the government to any point, there’s no problem.” Kevyn Orr, the bankruptcy expert told reporters there is a “50-50” gone through five different chiefs formance in the sector, Mitsui’s move forward. The IMF expects In March, the central bank appointed by Michigan’s governor chance that Detroit will declare in five years. consolidated after-tax balance as of Egypt’s budget deficit to widen opened a scheme giving foreign to straighten out the city’s trou- bankruptcy and that a decision The report said the city has March 2013 fell into the red for the to 11.3 percent of gross domestic investors in the stock and gov- bled finances. should happen in the next 30 days. 78,000 abandoned and blighted first time in 11 years. The after-tax product in the fiscal year which ernment debt markets access to The city imposed a moratorium The restructuring proposal buildings, “nearly half of which loss amounted to 8.2bn yen ($87m), ends in June, the largest gap since dollars despite severe shortages on some debt payments effective addresses how it will meet its obli- are considered dangerous”. and the company’s earnings have 2002, from 10.7 percent in the of foreign currency. REUTERS Friday in order to preserve the gations on about $7bn in secured AFP continued to be sluggish. To confront the crisis, Mitsui had planned to gain advantages of scale and cut costs through Oil pumpjacks in Belarus a merger with Kawasaki. After the merger, Mitsui planned to Tax raid tarnishes India’s strengthen its marine resource development sector, which is expected to grow in the future. gold industry: Association The total backlog of ship orders in 2012 was 25.82 million tonnes, MUMBAI: A raid by dozens of probe into financial transactions according to the Shipbuilders’ tax inspectors on one of India’s for suspected bogus imports and Association of Japan. biggest gold traders this week exports, said Swatantra Kumar The backlog was about 40 per- has tarnished the reputation of Singh, director general of inves- cent of that in 2007. Contracts an industry worth more than tigations at the tax department. for new orders have been on the $70bn a year and put at risk Prithviraj Kothari, managing decline since the Lehman Brothers its access to funding, a bullion director of RiddiSiddhi Bullions, bankruptcy in autumn 2008. The importers’ group said. could not be reached for comment. nation’s global market share in “The jewellers’ fraternity, be it Other jewellers and dealers shipbuilding in 2012 was only 18 small or big, is feeling disgraced that were also raided in Mumbai’s percent. In 2004, Japan’s market we’ve been made to look so nega- Zaveri Bazaar. India’s appetite for share was nearly equal to South tive,” Mohit Kamboj, president of the gold is vast, with imports hitting Korea’s. But since then, that figure Bombay Bullion Association, said. a record 969 tonnes in 2011. The has been halved. Chinese and South Income tax officials this week government moved this month to Korean shipbuilders began making swooped on about 50 offices of tame demand with a 50 percent moves to expand facilities and cut RiddiSiddhi Bullions, a leading gold hike in import duty to 8 percent. costs around 2003. AFP WP-BLOOMBERG Oil pumpjacks are seen near the Belarussian village of Kaporovka, 300km southeast of Minsk. importer. The raid was part of a Yen’s slump fails to stem exodus of factories from Japan TOKYO: Japanese Prime to tackle deflation, the currency years, the lender predicts the The effect of the weak yen will A lower yen couldn’t save To help Japan’s industry, Abe Minister Shinzo Abe prom- benefit isn’t enough to reverse proportion will reach 38 percent. be felt on exports from now on, Japanese trade in 2001 as the has promised to loosen business ises that Abenomics will revive the effect of decades of stagnant Sumitomo Metal Mining Co, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko United States tipped into reces- regulations and increase govern- the nation’s industrial might. growth that forced companies to Japan’s largest nickel producer; Kuroda said on June 11, after decid- sion and exports tumbled 5.2 ment support as part of the “third For Takumi Tanaka at auto- seek expansion abroad. The suc- JFE Holdings Inc, the nation’s sec- ing at a two-day meeting not to percent. Shipments picked up in arrow” of his three-pronged parts maker Uchida Co, times cess of Abenomics may rely as ond-biggest steel maker; and Sharp alter the central bank’s plan for 2002 and 2003 as the global econ- strategy to end deflation, follow- are worse than after the 2011 much on the health of the global Corp, the country’s No. 3 maker of monetary stimulus. In addition omy rebounded, despite the yen ing fiscal and monetary stimulus. earthquake. economy as on fiscal and mon- televisions, are among companies to the gain from booking profits embarking on a three-year climb. Sumitomo Metal is consider- Tanaka, managing director of a etary stimulus at home. building or evaluating new opera- in yen from overseas units, ship- Today, the trade-off between a ing building a 30bn yen smelter company founded in 1955, whose 94 With the currency rebound- tions abroad, swelling an exodus ments from Japan are forecast to cheaper yen, higher raw material abroad by 2021, said Masashi employees supply Honda Motor Co. ing 8 percent since May 28, Abe that almost tripled dollar revenue rise around 5 percent next year, costs and global demand is illus- Takahashi, a company spokes- with parts moulds, is contending is under pressure to implement from Japan’s overseas units in the according to lenders including trated by Mitsui Chemicals Inc. man. Sharp’s plan to open a plant with higher costs after a 17 per- stronger incentives for compa- decade through 2012, according to JPMorgan and Bank of America. Operating profit at the company in Karawang, Indonesia, by the cent drop in the yen in the past nies to stem the migration of trade ministry data. The profit- While exports are recovering rises by 600m yen with each 1 end of 2013 to make washing nine months pushed up the price production to faster-growing to-sales ratio for foreign affiliates after declines in nine out of 12 yen deprecation as the value of machines and refrigerators also of imported energy and metals. At markets. was 5.9 percent, compared with 3.3 months last year, the gains may goods sold in dollars and earn- hasn’t been affected by the cur- the same time, he’s under pressure Japan’s overseas units almost percent for domestic producers in be influenced more by the world ings booked at overseas units are rency, said spokeswoman Miyuki from clients to build factories near tripled sales from 2002 to 2012 the year ending March 2012, gov- economy. The International higher when translated into yen, Nakayama in Tokyo. their overseas plants. and nearly doubled employees to ernment data show. Monetary Fund in April pared its said Yuri Matsunaga, a company Still, the yen’s decline has “We see very little benefit” around 15 million people, Trade The trend to build factories in 2013 global growth outlook to 3.3 spokesman in Tokyo. spurred some companies to con- from Abenomics, Tanaka said in Ministry data show. Japanese destination markets helps explain percent from 3.5 percent. At the same time, the cheaper sider bringing production home. Miyagi Prefecture, where two of manufacturers were forecast why the yen’s slump is doing less History indicates a diminishing yen raises the import price of raw Panasonic Corp will decide around the company’s three factories are to make a record 33 percent of to boost the economy than in the boost to exports from a weaker materials such as naphtha. The this autumn whether to move located. “Even today, we are being their products abroad in the year past. Japan exported 5.8 trillion currency. When the yen fell 20 Tokyo-based company lost 10.3bn some fabrication of household asked to build plants in Vietnam, through March 2013, up from 14 yen ($62bn) of goods in April, percent in seven months in 1995, yen in the year ended March. This equipment back to Japan if the Thailand and Indonesia.” percent in fiscal 1989, accord- the same amount as in February monthly exports grew 8.4 percent year it plans to open a factory in yen falls to 105-107 versus the dol- While the yen’s drop is giving ing to a December survey by the 2006, when the yen was 17 per- on average in the ensuing three Singapore to make material for lar, Kazunori Takami, head of the exporters a boost as the central Japan Bank for International cent stronger, and Abe was chief years, even as the domestic econ- eye-glass lenses, and a textile company’s appliance unit, said. bank increases the money supply Cooperation. In the next three cabinet secretary. omy hardly expanded. plant in Tianjin, China. WP-BLOOMBERG SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Commodities: Oil prices spike; gold shines Coffee, sugar prices sink to new low; soya, maize and wheat prices drift lower

LONDON: World oil prices fin- the highest point since April 5, beginning to suffer amid pro- $22.60. On the London Platinum a tonne from $1,908.25. SUGAR: Prices sank to a fresh ished on a high note on geopo- 2013. However, the market had tests in the country that have and Palladium Market, plati- COCOA: Cocoa futures pulled three-year low as the market was litical worries in Syria, having made a poor start to the week. already closed two export termi- num fell to $1,448 an ounce from back from gains made the pre- hit by strong Brazilian output. begun the week on the back foot The Organisation of the nals and one major oil field, which $1,505. Palladium decreased to vious week, as traders eyed the “The downward price action in following news of strong Opec oil Petroleum Exporting Countries could affect oil flows to Southern $728 an ounce from $754. improving supply outlook in key sugar continued to reflect Brazil’s output, US shale production fore- (Opec), citing secondary sources, Europe and Italy in particular.” BASE METALS: Base or producers in West Africa. massive sugar cane harvest,” casts and Chinese demand fears. said its output in May averaged Oil had also risen Thursday industrial metal prices fell in “Improving West African Public Ledger analysts said. Other commodities were dented 30.57 million barrels per day, up following positive economic news reaction to disappointing eco- crop prospects took the top off By Friday on NYBOT-ICE, somewhat by weak Chinese data by 106,000 barrels from April. from the world’s biggest crude nomic data in key consumer last week’s strong gains,” noted the price of unrefined sugar for and after the World Bank slashed “Oil prices dropped in the first consuming nation. By Friday China. “Most important was the Public Ledger analysts. By Friday delivery in July eased to 16.59 US its growth forecast for China’s part of the week, dragged down by on London’s Intercontinental tranche of surprisingly weak on LIFFE, London’s futures cents a pound from 16.68 cents a economy this year to 7.7 percent strong oil production from both Exchange, Brent North Sea Chinese data, including a col- exchange, cocoa for delivery in week earlier. from 8.4 percent. Markets were Opec and non-Opec sources,” said crude for delivery in July rose to lapse in trade, a deceleration in September eased to £1,510 a tonne On LIFFE, the price of a tonne also roiled by fears of central analyst Gary Hornby at energy $105.93 a barrel from $104.68 a industrial production and slow- from £1,557 a week earlier for the of white sugar for August dropped banks pulling the plug on their consultancy Inenco. week earlier. On the New York ing property investment,” noted July contract. On New York’s to $474.3 from $479. extraordinary stimulus measures “US shale oil extraction Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Barclays analysts. NYBOT-ICE exchange, cocoa GRAINS AND SOYA: Soya, that are aimed at supporting glo- continues at very high levels, Intermediate or light sweet crude They added: “With China for September slipped to $2,301 maize and wheat prices drifted bal economic growth. and the Energy Information for July rallied to $97.63 per bar- accounting for about 45 percent per tonne from $2,341. lower in unison. By Friday on the OIL: World oil prices spiked Administration nearly doubled its rel from $96.14 a week earlier. of base metals consumption, COFFEE: Prices sank to a Chicago Board of Trade, July- on Friday, lifted by geopolitical estimates for US shale oil reserves PRECIOUS METALS: Gold this lower growth potential at a fresh 2009 low in New York, dated soyabean meal — used in worries particularly in Syria, from 32bn barrels to 58bn barrels. gained ground on safe-haven time of improved supply suggests weighed down by surplus expec- animal feed — fell to $15.07 a alongside the weak dollar which “This, added to the Chinese demand, also amid renewed mar- prices will stay under pressure.” tations in Brazil. bushel from $15.28 a week earlier. stimulates demand. New York’s economy suffering from a slow- ket tensions over Greece. By Friday on the London Metal “Coffee futures moved lower Maize for delivery in July edged light sweet crude rallied to $98.25 down in growth rates and high “The Greek government’s Exchange, copper for delivery in Wednesday, undermined by down to $6.47 a bushel from $6.66. a barrel, reaching a level last seen US oil stockpiles, pulled oil back decision to shut down state tel- three months sank to $7,089 a expectations of a large Brazilian Wheat for July eased to $6.82 a on September 14, 2012. down to below $102 per barrel evision to save money has given tonne from $7,245 a week earlier. crop and a large amount of unsold bushel from $6.96. “Supply worries as a result of on Tuesday.” However, since that rise to speculation on the market Three-month aluminium dipped beans from last season,” Public RUBBER: Prices slipped on escalating tensions in Syria, and point, the market has rebounded about a possible vote of no con- to $1,858 a tonne from $1,953. Ledger analysts said. lack of buying support and nega- the continued weakness in the sharply on growing worries about fidence in the parliament,” said Three-month lead dropped to By Friday on NYBOT-ICE, tive sentiment after the release of dollar, helped drive WTI oil con- the oil-rich Middle East. Commerzbank analysts. $2,110 a tonne from $2,168.50. Arabica for delivery in September weak data from the world’s big- tract through the $98 level for the “Oil prices have since found By late Friday on the London Three-month tin decreased to dipped to 125.65 US cents a gest rubber consumer China. first time in nine months,” said support ... on the back of Middle Bullion Market, the price of gold $20,240 a tonne from $21,000. pound from 127.25 cents a week The Malaysian Rubber Board’s IG analyst Brenda Kelly. Brent Eastern tensions, with Syria and increased to $1,391.25 an ounce Three-month nickel declined to earlier. On LIFFE, Robusta for benchmark SMR20 fell to 230.35 North Sea crude for delivery in Libya at the fore,” added Hornby. from $1,386 a week earlier. Silver $14,318 a tonne from $15,050. September dropped to $1,764 a US cents a kilo from 235.45 cents July jumped to $106.64 a barrel, “Libyan oil production is eased to $21.69 an ounce from Three-month zinc eased to $1,858 tonne from $1,867. the previous week. AFP

Poland shale gas reserves Bank of England’s Swiss panel for exchange Tucker to stand of bank data down this year with the EU ZURICH: Switzerland should LONDON: Bank of England Carney before picking a candi- be ready to share data on Deputy Governor Paul Tucker, date. Barclays economist Simon foreign depositors with the beaten to the central bank’s top Hayes said the biggest challenge European Union even before a job by Mark Carney, will stand facing the BoE over the next few global standard is established, down later this year, giving the years is to ensure monetary pol- a government panel said on Canadian an early chance to icy and regulation of the financial Friday, a move which would lift help reshape the BoE’s upper sector are joined up. the last vestige of its tradition echelons. “The new deputy governor will of banking secrecy. Tucker, part of the major- be pivotal in this process, and the The world’s biggest offshore ity of BoE policy-makers that ability to take the (BoE’s) fledg- financial centre, with $2 trillion in opposes further bond buying, ling Financial Policy Committee assets, is under massive pressure had been expected to leave ever forward and to engineer an effec- from the EU and elsewhere, as since Carney, the former head tive link-up with the Monetary cash-strapped states seek to stop of Canada’s central bank, was Policy Committee is probably a tax evasion and close loopholes. named in November as the sur- more important selection crite- “The fundamental ideas of the prise choice for governor. rion than their view on the cur- strategy would be that Switzerland Carney will replace Mervyn rent monetary stance.” takes an active step in the interna- King, who retires from the BoE Tucker is likely to stay on at tional tax debate,” the commission, at the end of this month. the BoE for the first months of led by former top Swiss govern- But the timing of the announce- Carney’s term, which starts on ment economist Aymo Brunetti, ment took some by surprise — July 1, and the exact date of his said in the report. The recom- Tucker’s term was due to end departure will be confirmed in mendations come shortly before next February — and might be a due course, the central bank said. the Group of Eight leading econo- sign that other top policymakers When Osborne announced mies meet next week in Northern will bring forward their depar- Carney’s appointment in Ireland, where tax avoidance is tures, said Tom Vosa, an econo- November, he said he hoped likely to figure on the agenda. mist at National Australia Bank. Tucker would continue to work Switzerland has recently come “The interesting bit will be for the BoE. under increased pressure to whether the replacement is an But the disappointment of losing A flower seen in front of a drilling rig exploring for shale gas of oil company Chevron in the village of Ksiezomierz, fall into line with the EU after internal or external candidate, out on the governorship was widely south-eastern Poland. The area where Chevron wants to drill is the cleanest and best-developed agricultural Austria and Luxembourg said which will probably give you some seen as too bitter for Tucker, who land in Poland. Initial estimates suggest Poland has huge reserves of shale gas and authorities in Warsaw they were prepared to share data clues as to how Carney expects has been with the bank for more hope development of the sector could boost national energy security. on foreign depositors, but Swiss to position the bank under his than 30 years. Tucker, who spe- politicians remain deeply divided governorship.” cialises in financial stability, had on the issue At the same time, Carney will head up a central been seen as a strong candidate the country is also struggling to bank that now has much greater to succeed King. reconcile its strict secrecy laws powers, and he is widely expected But his chances took a knock with a US crackdown on wealthy to start giving markets guidance in July last year when the BoE Oslo to okay Arctic oil drilling Americans using hidden Swiss on monetary policy soon after he came under fire for failing to accounts to dodge taxes. takes over. act on signs a few years earlier “The most recent interna- He has already decided to bring that banks had been rigging the tional developments concerning his former chief spokesman from LIBOR interbank interest rate. near sea ice despite risks automatic information exchange the Bank of Canada with him, in Tucker was the BoE’s execu- (AIE) indicate the pressure on a possible sign he may pursue a tive director for markets at that OSLO: Norway is set to permit freak winter even though climate maps. Foreign Minister Espen Switzerland to adopt a (global) more open communications style point and was in close contact offshore oil and gas exploration change means a long-term thaw- Barth Eide recently said it was AIE regime is being kept up than King and that more external with Barclays chief executive in Arctic waters vulnerable to ing trend. “definitely not Norwegian policy and even increasing,” the Swiss appointments are in the pipeline. Bob Diamond, who later resigned sea ice, angering some opposi- In January, the Norwegian oil to drill in ice-covered areas.” Bankers Association (SBA) said. The decision on who will over the scandal. Tucker came tion politicians and environ- safety regulator said that even “This is a break with 40 years “Swiss banks are keen to pro- replace Tucker, who specialises in under pressure over his appar- mentalists who say ice sharply fields that are developed in areas of Norwegian oil policy,” said Nils actively negotiate with the EU on financial stability, falls to Britain’s ently chummy relationship with raises risks of accidents. that are ice-free have a statistical Harley Boison of the WWF con- expanding the taxation of savings finance minister, George Osborne, Diamond. Norway’s centre-left govern- risk of a freeze and that oil compa- servation group. He said that ice income and a type of information who is widely expected to consult REUTERS ment, seeking new resources to nies should take that into account. was a threat to drilling installa- exchange acceptable to the EU,” the offset a decline in production to a The new plan sets a variable tions and any spills on ice were SBA said. Swiss Finance Minister 25-year low, has often said it will limit for drilling in the new area, virtually impossible to clean up. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said not allow drilling in ice-covered saying that oil and gas exploration Ice conditions can quickly the government would review the seas. But the exact definition has must be at least 50km from the change and mean that a 50km report and draw conclusions in been unclear. observed edge of the ice, which buffer zone is too small, he said. September. A draft law, agreed by parlia- recedes towards the pole in sum- US estimates show the Arctic The report set out conditions • Bullion - Mumbai ment’s energy and environment mer and expands south in winter. may hold 13 percent of the for any automatic information committee this week, will allow Ropstad and environmental- world’s undiscovered oil and 30 exchange agreement with the Gold (10 gm) Standard Rs. 27690 drilling in an offshore border zone ists want to ban drilling from percent of its gas. Other mem- EU, including access to finan- Silver (1 kg) Rs. 45332 with Russia the size of Switzerland, any area that was covered by ice bers of Norway’s energy and envi- cial markets. Cooperation should • Indian Rupees QR1 = 15.75 part of which was covered by sea at its maximum winter extent ronment committee said that a be withdrawn if this access was • Sensex ice in a chill 2003 winter. in the past decade or so to avoid proper definition of the ice edge obstructed, it said. BSE 19179.78 “This is another step towards surprises like the chill 2003 win- would be part of a wider environ- Switzerland has accused the EU NSE 5808.40 the North Pole. We should stay ter. Ice also touched the northern mental assessment in 2015. of being protectionist and frag- • Short-term investment plan from LIC International upto 6.4 percent out of these sensitive areas,” said fringe of the new area in 2011. The Socialist Left Party, a menting global markets with new return p.a. (in dollar) Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, of the oppo- An official at the Oil and member of the three-party gov- rules that are unfair to countries • Housing loan from HDFC LTD sition Christian Democrats and Energy Ministry said that the ernment that has opposed Arctic outside the bloc, including the draft • Mutual Fund: Buy & Sell: SBI MF, HDFC MF, UTI MF, Birla Sun Life MF, the only member of the commit- rules did not mark a change in drilling, said it agreed to open the EU law MiFID, which imposes Tata MF, Reliance MF etc. tee who voted against the plan. policy, merely a clarification. south-east Barents Sea only as stringent obligations on companies • Advise on Indian Income Tax matters for NRIs. The draft is likely to be adopted Environmentalists disagreed, part of a government compromise from non-EU countries wanting to Contact: Investec, Tel: 44325060/44365060 email: [email protected] by parliament on June 19. Ropstad saying a fixed limit had always been that kept other areas off limits. do business in the bloc. said ice could easily reappear in a implied, including by past official REUTERS REUTERS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

Sell the jobs report UK launches Forsa, an to the highest bidder BY NEIL IRWIN SME mentoring initiative

BY ALISTAIR BURT e hereby present a modest proposal to cut the budget Queen Rania of Jordan, in her capacity on Forsa will be based on the established deficit without having to either raise taxes or slash the WEF foundation board, spoke about “A mentoring methodology of the Mowgli any government programmes. On the first Friday N TUNISIA this week I launched a New Vision for Arab Employment”. In her Foundation which already operates in Wof every month, the Labour Department releases new initiative of the UKs presidency concluding remarks Queen Rania painted Jordan, Algeria, Lebanon and the UK. At a report packed with data about how the US job market fared of the G8 Deauville Partnership called a picture of the sought-for Arab World the launch of Forsa this week in Tunisia, the previous month. “Forsa”. Forsa, which means “oppor- “where entrepreneurs teach and our teach- I met Nadine Asmar who shared her Financial markets often make big jumps on that news, with tunity” in Arabic, is an SME mentor- ers innovate, where students learn in the first hand experience of mentoring and valuations of stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities some- Iing initiative which will create mentoring playground, and dream in the classroom … explained to me how mentoring had sup- times moving by trillions of dollars. relationships for at least 250 entrepre- Where our young people start-up compa- ported her and her business. Nadine was So the plan is simple: The Labour Department can release the neurs. The initiative will focus on young nies, fail, get inspired by their failure, and one of the first Mowgli mentees, and is now report to the public as it always does on Friday morning at 8:30am. and women leaders of small and medium create bigger and better ones … “ one of the founding partners of the man- But traders who want it five minutes early can write Uncle Sam size enterprises in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, We hope that Forsa can play a small part agement consultancy “Beyond Reform and a $25,000 check for the privilege. Egypt, Jordan and Yemen. Forsa will match in contributing to this vision. Forsa will Development ” Having been inspired by Of course, getting the information even earlier than that could these entrepreneurs with mentors from provide support and guidance from estab- her experience Nadine is now a mentor for be worth more. The White House and Federal Reserve get the leading companies from across the G8 lished private sector business leaders from Mowgli and a lead facilitator of Mowgli’s report the evening before, so why not extend the privilege to some and Middle East and North Africa to help across G8 countries and the Middle East mentoring programmes. Nadine explained friendly neighbourhood hedge funds for a mere, oh I don’t know, entrepreneurs expand their businesses and and North Africa. This will not only sup- that “many people are not always used to $10m. And maybe you could have an auction to give some high create new jobs. port economic growth and job creation, but sharing information about the state of our frequency trading firm the very first crack at the report, offer- The momentum for change in the tran- in the long-term also change attitudes to businesses, but having someone to talk ing it up the afternoon before release to the highest bidder. They sition countries has been driven both by entrepreneurship. Mentoring will encour- to and work with to plan your business might pay hundreds of millions of dollars! unfulfilled economic promise, rising ine- age and sustain creative thinking and prob- and review your strategy can be really This thought experiment is of course triggered by the revelation quality and joblessness and the desire for lem solving, and help build self-reliance and valuable”. this week that Thomson Reuters, which distributes the University greater participation and accountability in confidence. There are many more people like Nadine of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index, makes the information political decision making. I remain optimis- The mentoring support provided by Forsa who can benefit from this kind of support. I available to paying subscribers five minutes before the masses tic that the changes brought about by the will start with an intensive 3-day workshop encourage all experienced business men and and hands it to select high frequency tradering firms two seconds Arab Spring will, in the long-term, provide to explain to both entrepreneurs and men- women working in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, before that, for even more money. the best chance for a secure and prosper- tors how the relationship will work, what Egypt, Jordan and Yemen to find out more The revelation raises a knotty and uncomfortable set of issues ous Middle East and North Africa. In the they can expect from each other, and intro- about Forsa and how you can get involved for anyone in the information business. short-term, however, the economic climate duce entrepeneurs to others facing similar and support young and female entrepre- The idea of the Labour Department auctioning an early look remains as challenging, if not more so, than challenges. Entrepreneurs and mentors will neurs to make a real difference and build at the jobs numbers is, of course, absurd. But why? Two reasons: it was in 2011. then be matched based on their experience their own futures. THE PENINSULA First, the US government is in the business of making informa- At the World Economic Forum in Jordan and aspirations and will work together for (The author is the tion available to the public, not selling it to favoured investors; in May, leaders called for urgent action in 12 months, providing sustained support to British FCO Minister the Bureau of Labour Statistics doesn’t exist to make a profit. the Arab World to improve job prospects. entrepeneurs to meet their business goals. for the Middle East) But what about organisations that are? Consider the Wall Street Journal, very much a for-profit enterprise. It employs Jon Hilsenrath as its chief economic correspondent and lead Federal Reserve watcher. Hilsenrath has often been the first to report on what direction the Fed will go next, and so markets assign considerable weight to his articles. Just last month, a mere rumour in the markets that he had a story in the works about the Fed winding down its stimulus policies led to a stock market selloff. The Wall Street Journal charges a few hundred dollars for a subscription that includes access to its Web site. But would it be acceptable for it to offer Hilsenrath’s articles 10 minutes early for a premium of a few thousand dollars? Or to sell an early look to an even smaller universe of hedge funds for a six- or seven-figure sum? Everybody agrees that it is perfectly fine for the Journal to charge a reasonable subscrip- tion fee to read its articles, but most people would be ethically troubled by the idea of selling an early look to the highest bidder for millions. But the question of exactly where to draw the line between those extremes is a difficult one to answer based on our initial principled reactions. The second reason that auctioning off an early look at the BLS report seems absurd is that once it became known that some players in the markets had that early access, it could cause unpredictable disruptions in the financial markets, essentially creating more volatility for no real economic gain for the country. What a trader wants is 1) Information no one else has 2) that will soon become known to everyone, shifting broad market prices. But there’s a stipulation, as well 3): They don’t want others in the market to know that they have this exclusive information. In short, you need some dumb money. It will be interesting to see if, now that it is widely known that some traders are getting the consumer sentiment data early, it will be harder for them to make money. Would you trade in a market where you know there is secret information about to be revealed that the other guy has but you don’t? This is the paradox of financial information: It is more valu- able the fewer people have it. Yet we also have expectations that markets will be fair and that nobody will have an early edge. Whether you’re a reporter who comes up with a scoop on the Fed, an analyst who has an insightful take on what a big company’s stock is worth, or a university doing a large and expensive survey, somebody has to pay the bills. And this conflict between the needs of investors — that limited, early access — and what is best for the public and markets as a whole, isn’t going away. WP-BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate On political meddling, RBS and the like can shut up BY SIMON JENKINS shilling to rescue RBS. It was an the Medici, telling him his staff arm and a bonus culture. The loans. Hester might have quoted motives are short or long term, awful task, to salvage Britain’s should be motivated by “the fear government wanted none of this. Rudyard Kipling’s warning to the economic or political, £45bn gives he silly response to biggest finance house from the of hell and the hope of heaven” It wanted RBS to lend like mad, capitalists of his day, as “the burnt ministers the right to say what Stephen Hester’s exit wreckage left by Gordon Brown’s rather than by filthy lucre. shovel bad debts into a separate fool’s bandaged finger goes wob- they want and have someone obey. as boss of RBS is to say City favourite, Fred Goodwin. Hester studied politics, philoso- “bad bank” and have something bling back to the fire”. Economic policy is at present Tthat politicians should By most accounts Hester has phy and economics at Oxford. He lucrative to sell come election Yet it was the banks that kin- like policy in war. not meddle with banks. The truth done the right thing. He has should know that to run a British time. dled the fire in the first place. When Hester went to RBS in is the opposite. Banks should not turned a £24bn loss into a mod- nationalised industry is to experi- The reality is that ministers are They might be cautious now in 2008 it was a reprise of Earl Haig meddle with politicians. est profit. He has isolated some ence a madhouse. desperate for growth and thought not wanting to see it re-stoked, arriving at the western front in Remember who started this. £200bn of “bad bank” debt and He did not help himself by they had a vehicle to promote it. but they can hardly be surprised 1915. The banks in the early 2000s shrunk it to £40bn in four years. catching the City’s occupational Hester was under pressure if ministers are frantic. He faced catastrophe and the behaved with a recklessness I He has set the rest of RBS on the disease – helpless greed for to lend. He and his fellows were RBS is a politicians’ bank, one heat of public expectation was believe should still be regarded road to becoming what he this “incentive” bonuses. showered with cash under quan- that must respond to political intense. as criminal. A number went bust week called “a normal bank”. Friends might protest that titative easing. imperatives. Hester might have Ministers were bound to sec- and ran pleading to the state, hol- All this Hester did while endur- he was not carrying off shed- But as long as Osborne and wanted to turn it into a normal ond-guess every decision, tactical lering that they were too big to ing the cacophony of political loads of loot like his colleagues Cable, purveyors of austerity to bank, but it is not his bank to as well as strategic. Their futures fail. The terrorism proved effec- static that now curses his busi- at Barclays and elsewhere, but the working classes, chose to turn. depended on it. The stakes were tive. The banks told the politi- ness and his vocation. He has a he was running a state industry. starve firms of consumer demand, Banks seconded their execu- too high for the delicacies of cians that, if taxpayers did not bunch of amateur economists at Not even NHS bosses get £5.6m the banks were wary of resuming tives to Whitehall, to secure “hands off” delegation. bail them out, then taxpayers Westminster holding 82 percent to soften the blow of departure. the crazy lending of yesteryear. billions in consultancy fees and Europe’s current recession would suffer, which meant that of his shares. He has ministers, Yet within the terms of his deal, Instead they sheltered the cash PFI contracts. It was banks has its roots in the failure of one politicians would suffer on their MPs and committees snapping at Hester deserves credit and some in the bond and stock markets, that boosted the deficit. When industry, that of banking. It has behalf. They were indeed bailed his heels, telling him how to do his sympathy. which are enjoying an unsteady the balloon burst, it was banks had to be rescued, at what is still out and their bosses laughed all job. Hardly a month passes with- Where push apparently came boom. that orchestrated the bailouts, an appalling human cost, by politi- the way back to their respective out some new horror emerging to shove was whether RBS’s path Osborne’s March budget was a shamelessly demanding bonuses cians across the entire continent. safe deposits, their pockets stuffed from the rotting entrails of his to privatisation was as swift as glaring illustration of this clash to continue. Britain’s bankers may not wel- with other people’s money. On the empire, such as insurance mis- George Osborne wanted, and of government and banks. He Many politicians, the chancellor come Osborne, Cable and others topic of political interference, selling, crashing computers and whether RBS had done as much pleaded with the latter to join included, are plainly fed up. Having to the ranks of their profession. banks can shut up. the Libor scandal. for small businesses as Vince his Help-to-Buy scheme, heading sunk £45bn into RBS, they feel But at present there is only one Hester may feel personally He has even had to suffer the Cable wanted. Hester was plan- for precisely the sub-prime risk entitled to tell it what it should do: stance they can adopt with any bruised. He was quietly turning an archbishop of Canterbury, like ning an orderly return of the bank that led to the housing bubble in to get out of casino banking; stop dignity: one of abject, unbounded, honest penny wrecking London’s the Renaissance Italian preacher to normal City status, including a the first place. He even promised paying reckless bonuses; and hive grovelling humility. skyline when he took the Queen’s Girolamo Savonarola lecturing retained overseas and investment guarantees for new “bad bank” off its bad-bank arm. Whether the THE GUARDIAN SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com GECM & TENDERS

GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS MAP (GECM) Every Sunday World Bank cuts China’s economic British employment hits record high growth forecast amid low wages Germany’s industrial orders down 2.3pc BEIJING: The World Bank has slashed its LONDON: British employment figures growth forecast for China’s economy this US budget deficit widens released Wednesday showed the continued BERLIN: Germany’s industrial orders have year to 7.7 percent from 8.4 percent, warning dropped more than expected, highlighting the resilience of jobs growth against a backdrop of a potential “sharp” slowdown triggered by $139bn in May country’s difficult struggle in recovering from of an economy that is performing well below a fall in investment. The projection is lower WASHINGTON: The government a weak performance in winter and recession in Japan economy growing faster reported Wednesday that the trend growth. Latest figure shows that the the eurozone. This new data came three days than the 7.8 percent expansion the country than previously thought US budget deficit widened in employment in Britain rose by 24,000 in the recorded in 2012, which was its weakest after the International Monetary Fund halved its TOKYO: Japan’s economy grew May by $139bn. But the annual three months to May to stand at a record economic growth forecast for Germany to 0.3 in 13 years, and comes as a slew of data faster than previously thought in deficit stayed on track to finish high of 29.75 million, after its economy has percent for 2013. indicate the economy is struggling to pick the first quarter, offering renewed below $1 trillion for the first time suffered two recessions and struggled for up pace. hope for Prime Minister Shinzo since 2008. Steady economic growth since the beginning of the global Abe’s growth-boosting plan growth and higher tax rates financial crisis in 2008. after two weeks of stock market have boosted the government’s tumbles. tax revenue. At the same time, RMB cuts SA growth forecast as government spending has barely consumer spending slows increased. JOHANNESBURG: Rand Merchant Bank India’s rate-cut room dented as (RMB) has lowered its 2013 economic rupee drops to record: Economy growth forecast for South Africa to NEW DELHI: The slump in the rupee to 1.9pc, from 2.4pc, as the country’s a record low has narrowed the Reserve consumer spending slowed. Speaking Bank of India’s scope to cut interest rates Brazil’s government removes at an international credit insurer Coface next week for a fourth straight meeting. another tax on Forex market Country Risk conference, in Sandton, Governor Duvvuri Subbarao will keep the BRASILIA: Brazil’s government on Wednesday, RMB chief economist repurchase rate at 7.25 percent on June Wednesday removed another tax Ettienne le Roux said domestic demand 17, 11 of 19 analysts said in a Bloomberg on the local currency market, as it had supported the nation’s turnaround News survey. The rest called for a after the global financial crisis, but reduction to 7 percent. The currency’s seeks to arrest the rapid slide of the Australia’s jobless rate remains 5.5pc Brazilian currency against the dollar. consumers, which accounted for 65pc 7.1 percent drop versus the dollar this The government has removed the 1pc of gross domestic product (GDP), were quarter, the biggest in Asia, threatens to SYDNEY: Australia’s jobless rate remained at financial transactions tax, or IOF, on increasingly under pressure. make imports more expensive. 5.5 per cent in May as 1100 positions were added to the economy, following a strong foreign-exchange derivatives, reversing gain in employment the previous month. The a measure adopted in mid-2011 when Australian Bureau of Statistics data released many investors were betting the real this morning showed full-time jobs shrunk by would appreciate. 5300 while part-time positions grew by 6400. The participation rate stayed at 65.2 per cent.

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Children Academy session at Losail International Circuit

Students from Sherborne School and Qatar Academy pose for a picture after taking part in a Children Academy session at Losail International Cirtcuit (LIC). Before riding the bike, the students were briefed by instructor Mark Schulz of the safety rules. The Children Academy is open every time that there is a Track Day at LIC, and children between 9 and 18 years old can join. RIGHT: The young students in action during the Children Academy session. Bumgarner Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel strikes out 10 as Giants down Braves teams reach eliminations ATLANTA: San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner pitched seven shutout innings AlBalooshi, Langdon shine at Thunder Valley Nationals in Tennessee yesterday as the Giants thrashed the Atlanta Braves 6-0. BRISTOL, Tennessee: Both the first run, and we are sixth. Bumgarner struck out 10, with teams that comprise the Qatar Some other cars ran better than one walk, and had a no-hitter Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel we did, but we will have two more going until the sixth inning when Team, the two-time NHRA chances to get better. I know eve- Chris Johnson broke it up with Mello Yello Top Fuel World rybody on our team will be ready a single. Champions owned by Sheikh to race on Sunday, and everything Gregor Blanco blasted a home Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, will be ok.” run and drove in two runs against have qualified for eliminations On the silver side of the his former team while catcher at the 14th annual Ford NHRA Al-Anabi pit, NHRA Mello Yello Buster Posey had three doubles. Thunder Valley Nationals, the Top Fuel points leader Shawn Despite a fourth successive 10th of 24 events making up Langdon is the No. 7 qualifier at loss, the Braves stay top of the the United States’ 2013 NHRA the mid-point of the qualifying National League East while the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series process. Giants are still second behind season. Like his team-mate, Langdon Arizona in the NL West. Dubai driver Khalid alBalooshi had a very good run in the evening In Baltimore, Chris Tillman made two consistently solid quali- session. Langdon’s 3.826-second pitched six scoreless innings as fying attempts in the Eastern effort was good enough for second the Orioles defeated the Boston Tennessee Mountains and is cur- after the first attempt. Red Sox 2-0 in the American rently the No. 6 qualifier. In the night session, Langdon League East. AlBalooshi made a very good was on a brilliant pass when Chris Davis hit his 22nd homer, run in the evening session and the tyres on the silver Al-Anabi the most by anyone in Major was sixth with a 3.842-second car began to lose traction, and League Baseball this season, while effort. Langdon was forced to abort the Manny Machado had three hits In the night session, the sec- run. to extend his hitting streak to a ond-year Top Fuel driver made As other cars improved, career-high 12 games. an excellent pass and improved on Langdon dropped from second to Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top Fuel driver Khalid alBalooshi makes his qualifying attempt in Bristol, Tennessee. The Miami Marlins, who have his previous run with a 3.824-sec- seventh after the second qualify- The Dubai driver, who is fifth in the Top Fuel point standings, is the No. 6 qualifier at the middle of the qualifying the worst record in MLB this ond pass at 324.20 mph. ing attempt. process. PICTURE BY: RON LEWIS season, posted a 5-4 win over the “Our team made two good runs “We were trying to make the St Louis Cardinals, who have the today, and we were consistent,” Al-Anabi car the No. 1 qualifier,” best overall record. alBalooshi said. Langdon said. track so the car smoked the will definitely be ready to race on we are going to do everything we Rookie Jose Fernandez had a AlBalooshi added: “In the night Langdon added: “We just put tyres. We have two more quali- Sunday.” can to make it three in a row for career-high 10 strikeouts as the qualifying session, we made a run a little too much power in our fying attempts to improve our The driver pointed out: “We Sheikh Khalid.” Marlins held on after their 5-2 that was a little bit better than setup and overpowered the race position, and the Al-Anabi team have won the last two races, and THE PENINSULA lead was trimmed to a single run by the eighth inning. Meanwhile, e ight people, including five players, were sus- pended while four others were Bosh fined fined for their part in Tuesday’s bench-clearing brawl between the Miami’s big three provide spark Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona $5,000 for flop Diamondbacks, Major League SAN ANTONIO, Texas: SAN ANTONIO, Texas: Baseball announced yesterday. Miami’s marquee trio rediscov- Miami’s Chris Bosh was Diamondbacks pitcher Ian ered their form and the Heat slapped with a $5,000 fine Kennedy received the longest responded to a loss with another for flopping in game four of suspension after he was banned double-digit victory as the NBA the NBA finals, the league 10 games for intentionally throw- finals has now become a best-of- FROM LEFT: LeBron announced yesterday. ing at the head of Dodgers pitcher three series. James, Dwyane The incident took place 5:53 Zack Greinke. The Heat had to win in game Wade and Chris into the second quarter of the Arizona infielder Eric Hinske four on Thursday to avoid going Bosh of the Miami contest at AT&T Center which received a five-game ban while down three games to one to the Heat stand on the the Heat won 109-93 over the Dodgers pitcher JP Howell San Antonio Spurs. court in the second San Antonio Spurs to knot and Dodgers outfielder Skip And no one recognised that quarter while taking the best-of-seven series at two Schumaker were each hit with more than LeBron James, Dwyane on the San Antonio games apiece. two-game suspensions. Wade and Chris Bosh. Spurs during Game Bosh was positioned near the Dodgers pitcher Ronald “Particularly with expectations Heat basket and next to San Belisario received a one-game sus- Three of the 2013 and all the analysis from out- Antonio’s Tim Duncan. As the pension, with all players deemed NBA Finals at the side, your initial human reaction play was going on around him, to have committed “aggressive is to deflect or point or blame,” AT&T Center in San Bosh suddenly threw both arms actions during the incidents.” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Antonio, Texas on into the air and collapsed to the The Dodgers hitting coach yesterday. June 11, 2013. floor. He had to be helped to Mark McGwire was handed “But our guys get quickly to his feet by team-mate LeBron a two-game suspension, while the matter of just okay, here’s James. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly the deal. Own it so we can fix it, A surprised looking Duncan and D-backs manager Kirk and correct it, and try to find the was called for an offensive foul Gibson were both banned for one solution.” on the play. game. REUTERS That collective accountability Bosh’s fine comes less than came through Thursday as Wade Miami player scored that many. On Thursday, the Heat turned a major damage to the hamstring. a week after commissioner Baseball Results had 32 points and six steals while “When Bosh, Wade and James 49-49 halftime tie into a solid vic- “If he can’t play at full speed, David Stern said the league James and Bosh both had their score the way they did tonight, tory as they forced San Antonio others will have to pick up the would continue to crack down Baltimore 2 Boston 0 highest producing performances teams are going to have a dif- into 19 turnovers that led to 23 slack,” said Popovich who is not on exaggerated falls by fining Cleveland 2 Washington 1 of the NBA finals and Miami beat ficult time,” Spurs coach Gregg points. so sure about struggling Manu players and even considering Pittsburgh 3 LA Dodgers 0 San Antonio 109-93 at the ATT Popovich said after Thursday’s It was huge shift from game Ginobili. suspensions if it continues to Cincinnati 4 Milwaukee 3 Center arena. game. three on Tuesday when the Ginobili failed to score a field be a problem. Chicago Cubs 6 NY Mets 3 James scored 33 points and Miami has now responded to Spurs crushed Miami by 36 points goal until the second half as his The league brought in fines Miami 5 St Louis 4 Bosh had 20 as Miami exploded in a loss with a double-digit win behind a NBA finals record 16 troubles continue. The Argentine for flopping this season and the second half to level the best- six out of six times in the post- threes. star finished with five points. players now receive a $5,000 Kansas City 7 Tampa Bay 2 of-seven series at two games each. season. The last time they lost Spurs guard Tony Parker Ginobili has missed his last penalty for a first offence. San Francisco 6 Atlanta 0 With two days rest between back-to-back games was a pair wasn’t showing the ill effects early three three pointers and is shoot- Just last month, Stern fined Toronto 8 Texas 0 games four and five, both teams of regular season defeats in early in game four from a sore ham- ing just 10-of-29 in the finals. Heat star James and David Detroit 4 Minnesota 0 took the day off and didn’t prac- January. string as he tallied 15 points in “He’s having a tough play- West and Lance Stephenson of Houston 2 Chicago White Sox 1 tice yesterday. The win ensured the teams the first half. But Parker didn’t offs, and he hasn’t really found the Indiana Pacers $5,000 each Philadelphia 8 Colorado 7 Wade, Bosh and James scored would travel back to Miami for score a point in the second half. a rhythm or found his game yet,” for flopping in game four of the LA Angels 5 NY Yankees 2 at least 20 points in game four in game six. It is now a best-of-three Popovich said with two days off, Popovich said. Eastern Conference NBA finals. contrast to the first three games series with the pivotal game today Parker would “be fine” for today’s “He’s going to get himself going, AFP Seattle 3 Oakland 2 of the Finals series when no in San Antonio. game. An MRI showed no tear or or he won’t,” he added. AFP San Diego 2 Arizona 1 SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Murray to face defending champion Cilic in final Queen’s: The Briton beats Tsonga; Cilic ends Hewitt’s run

LONDON: Andy Murray will face defending champion Marin Halle Results Cilic in his third Queen’s Club HALLE, Germany: Results final as the world number two from the sixth day of the fought back to defeat Jo-Wilfried ATP Halle Open yesterday (x Tsonga 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 yesterday. denotes seeding): Murray was forced to wait sev- eral hours before finally getting Semi-finals: Roger Federer on court due to heavy rain in west (SUI x1) bt Tommy Haas London, but he recovered from a (GER x3) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; Mikhail Switzerland’s Roger Federer returns to Germany’s Tommy Haas during slow start to inflict another defeat Youzhny (RUS) bt Richard their semi-final match at Halle, Westphalia, Germany, yesterday. on French fourth seed Tsonga at Gasquet (FRA x2) 6-3, 6-2 the pre-Wimbledon warm-up event. The US Open champion had Federer sets up Halle won seven of his previous eight Queen’s meetings with Tsonga, includ- LONDON: Collated results ing the 2011 Queen’s final and from the sixth day of the ATP the 2012 Wimbledon semi-finals, final with Youzhny Britain’s Andy Murray hits a forehand return against France’s Jo-Wilfried tournament at Queen’s Club and he maintained his dominance yesterday (x denotes seeding): Tsonga during their ATP Aegon Championships semi-final match at the HALLE, Germany: over his close friend to secure a Semi-finals Roger “So it is a big win for me and showdown today with Cilic, who Queen’s Club in west London, yesterday. Murray won the match 4-6, : Marin Cilic (CRO Federer moved to within a I think the quality of the game x5) bt Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) beat Australian veteran Lleyton 6-3, 6-2. match of securing his first was extremely high.” 6-4, 4-6, 6-2; Andy Murray Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the other title of 2013 as he avenged his Federer was adamant that (GBR x1) bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga semi-final. defeat in last year’s Halle final he was not a fading force as (FRA x4) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 “I managed to turn that match gets underway in just nine days. Hewitt, and then another lengthy by beating veteran German he sets his sights on an eighth around against a top player, he’s But the 26-year-old will face interruption which prompted Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Wimbledon title. one of the best grass court play- a stern challenge from Croatian tournament organisers to take the semi-finals yesterday. “Honestly I’m playing pretty ers in the world,” Murray told the fifth seed Cilic, who is unbeaten the controversial decision to Birmingham Federer, 31 and ranked third good for a long period of time,” BBC. at Queen’s in the last two years. switch the already underway Cilic in the world, will face Mikhail he said. Semi-Finals Donna Vekic Murray has already won the It was a dramatic end to what match from the main show-court Youzhny in today’s final after the “Clearly, I’m very happy to (CRO) bt Magdalena Queen’s title twice, in 2009 and was initially a frustrating day onto Court One. Russian beat French second seed play the final tomorrow. It is a Rybarikova (SVK x16) 7-6 (7/5), 2011, and completing the hat- for all four semi-finalists as rain An erratic service game from Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-2. big final for me. After this we’ll 1-6, 6-3; Daniela Hantuchova trick would be the perfect way for lashed the grounds, forcing a Murray at 4-4 swung the match It will be Federer’s eighth focus on Wimbledon” (SVK) bt Alison Riske (USA) the top seed to prepare for his lat- two-hour delay to the start of the Tsonga’s way as the Frenchman Halle final having won the title Haas, four years Federer’s 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 est bid to win Wimbledon, which first semi-final between Cilic and punished a tame second serve five times at this pre-Wimbledon senior but who is enjoying some- with a ferocious backhand win- warm-up. thing of a renaissance on court, ner down the line. Federer said that it had been won the first set in just over That gave Tsonga a break point terrific to have such a hard half-an-hour profiting from 10 and Murray failed to deal with match after his quarter-final unforced errors by Federer. the threat as a double fault sur- which had seen him breeze Federer, though, hit back early rendered the advantage to the through 6-0, 6-0 against Haas’s in the second set, breaking Haas world number seven, who showed compatriot Mischa Zverev. in the second game and while the his opponent how to do it as he “It was a great match for me German saved two more break easily closed out the set on his to play and to win. Tommy can points at 5-2 down, Federer eas- own serve. play really well here and we saw ily served out for the set in the But Tsonga suddenly lost his it last year,” he said. following game. concentration in the next game “Clearly I wasn’t sure how well It was a similar story in the and a pair of woeful forehands I was really playing coming into deciding set as Haas contrib- handed Murray an unexpected the semis. Happily I was able to uted to his own downfall serv- break which he quickly capital- maintain a really high level of ing two successive double faults ised on to make it one set all. play. allowing Federer to go 2-1 up, an The momentum was with “After losing the first set, advantage he never let slip as he Murray now and the Olympic there is not much margin for wrapped up victory on his second gold medallist moved ahead for error anymore. I might be bro- match point. good when he broke at the sev- Romania’s Simona Halep ken once by him and that could Federer, who came to enth attempt in the third game poses with her winner’s trophy be it. He won most of the big Germany after being played off of the final set. after her final match against points in the first set probably. court by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Tsonga’s notoriously fragile Germany’s Petkovic at the WTA Then in the second and third I the French Open quarter-finals, Croatia’s Marin Cilic stetches for a backhand shot against Australia’s morale was shattered and Murray Tour in Nuremberg, Germany, was able to turn it around and has a perfect record against Lleyton Hewitt. killed him off with one more yesterday. Halep won 6-3, 6-3. win big points myself,” he said. Youzhny. AFP break in the fifth game. AFP

US Open Second Brazil crush Japan 3-0 in Confed Cup Round Scores ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: BRASILIA: Hosts Brazil Collated second round scores opened the Confederations Cup on Friday at the 113th US with a comfortable 3-0 win Open golf championship at over Japan yesterday although 6,996-yard, par-70 Merion the occasion was marred when Golf Club:- police fired tear gas at protest- (69 players unable to complete ers outside the Mane Garrincha second round due to nightfall) National Stadium. 139 Billy Horschel (USA) 72-67, Phil A stunning third minute goal Mickelson (USA) 67-72 from Neymar set Brazil on their 140 Luke Donald (ENG) 68-72, Steve Stricker way before Paulinho ended Japan’s (USA) 71-69, Justin Rose (ENG) 71-69 challenge by adding a second three minutes into the second half 141 John Senden (AUS) 70-71, Nicolas of the Group A match. Colsaerts (BEL) 69-72 Substitute Jo completed the 142 Mathew Goggin (AUS) 68-74 scoring in stoppage time as the 143 Tiger Woods (USA) 73-70, Rory McIlroy hosts, playing their first com- (NIR) 73-70, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano petitive match since the Copa (ESP) 71-72, Ernie Els (RSA) 71-72, Matt America nearly two years ago, Bettencourt (USA) 72-71 dealt competently with the Asian 144 Geoff Ogilvie (AUS) 74-70, Bo Van Pelt champions who created some (USA) 73-71, Russell Knox (SCO) 69-75 nice moves in midfield but lacked 145 Scott Langley (USA) 75-70, Kyle Stanley punch. Brazil’s Neymar (left) hits a shot which proved to be the opening goal of (USA) 71-74 Some fans in the 67,000 crowd the Confederations Cup tournament in his side’s Group A match against 146 Justin Hicks (USA) 73-73, K.J Choi (KOR) had to be treated for the affects Japan at Estadio Nacional in Brazil, yesterday. 70-76, Jamie Donaldson (WAL) 73-73, of tear gas fired by riot police at Webb Simpson (USA) 71-75, Hideki the protester who are angry at Matsuyama (JPN) 71-75 the cost of building stadiums for as Brazil failed to build on that shot into the side netting. Fred 147 Paul Lawrie (SCO) 76-71, Lee Westwood the tournament and next year’s early goal and Japan came into forced Eiji Kawashima into a fine (ENG) 70-77, Carl Pettersson (SWE) World Cup. the match with Keisuke Honda one-handed save with a low snap- 72-75, Bio Kim (KOR) 72-75, Adam Inside, the football crowd were in particular making inroads in shot after a floated cross from Scott (AUS) 72-75, Bubba Watson (USA) treated to a competent Brazilian midfield. Neymar two minutes before the 71-76, Matt Kuchar (USA) 74-73 victory by Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Japan, who started with only break. 148 David Howell (ENG) 77-71, Peter men who are looking for a third Shinji Okazaki as the nominal Three minutes after the break Hedblom (SWE) 70-78, Martin Kaymer successive Confederations Cup front man, began to look increas- though, Brazil did find the net (GER) 76-72, Michael Weaver (USA) success after winning the tour- ingly dangerous with some inci- again when Paulinho met Dani 74-74, Kevin Chappell (USA) 72-76, nament in 2005 and 2009. sive moves through the middle Alves’s cross and blasted home. Josh Teater (USA) 74-74, Morten Orum The game came alive after but they never seriously troubled In a largely uneventful sec- Madsen (DEN) 74-74, Steven Alker (NZL) three minutes when Neymar goalkeeper Julio Cesar. ond half, Brazil coped easily with 73-75, Alistair Presnell (AUS) 73-75, Jim scored a stunning goal, smashing Despite allowing Japan some what limited danger Japan put in Herman (USA) 76-72, Dustin Johnson home a right foot shot from the clever passing play, Brazil also their path before Jo finished off (USA) 71-77, Brandt Snedeker (USA) edge of the box after a long cross showed some flashes of flair. a counter-attack to give them a 74-74 from Marcelo was chested down Neymar produced a little convincing win. 149 Chris Williams (USA) 75-74, Michael by Fred. shimmy on the left, but failed to The match was the first inter- Thompson (USA) 71-78 That lifted the massed ranks get past his marker, while Hulk, national game to feature goal-line 150 Brian Stuard (USA) 75-75, Morgan of the fickle yellow-shirted home ploughing his way up and down technology although it was not Brazil’s players celebrate in front of their fans after Neymar scored Hoffmann (USA) 76-74, Casey crowd but they began to show the right wing like a farmyard called into action. against Japan. Wittenberg (USA) 79-71, Steven Fox their impatience soon enough tractor, crashed a well-struck REUTERS (USA) 76-74 SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Clinical All Blacks clinch series New Zealand keep France scoreless in comprehensive 30-0 win in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Tries to wingers Rampant Julian Savea and Ben Smith and replacement Beauden Barrett helped New Zealand to Samoa crush a comprehensive 30-0 victory over France in the second Test yesterday and sealed the three- Italy 39-10 match series with a game to spare. NELSPUIT, South Africa: Flyhalf Aaron Cruden slotted Samoa powered to a 39-10 win 15 points with the boot as the All over Italy in the four-team Blacks took nearly every scoring tournament in South Africa opportunity they had and played yesterday, their third successive an intelligent game built around Test win against Six Nations kicking behind the French line opposition. and keeping them pinned in their Having won in Wales in territory. November and beaten Scotland They were also brutally effi- in Durban last week, the Samoans cient in defence, repelling wave proved too strong for the Italians after wave of French attacks for at the Mbombela Stadium in a 19 phases early in the second scrappy game in which they out- half before charging down an scored their opponents five tries attempted drop kick by Frederic to one. Michalak then sweeping down- Members New Zealand’s All Blacks celebrate with their Cups after defeating France in their second rugby union Test match in Christchurch, yesterday. The power of the Pacific island- field for Smith’s try. New Zealand won the series with one match remaining. New Zealand won 30-0. ers ground down Italian opposi- “The game was in the bal- tion in a match that started ance before that period when slowly with Samoa leading 10-3 we defended and then we got the victory in Christchurch they ball to record his 13th Test try, themselves desperately defend- much of the spirit out of the at halftime but exploded with four the opportunity to strike and we retained the Dave Gallaher Cup, which Cruden converted. ing for the first eight minutes of French and the flyhalf added two more tries in the second half. took it,” All Blacks coach Steve which is contested between the Flyhalf Michalak had two the second half. further penalties before Barrett Samoa captain Paul Williams Hansen told reporters of Smith’s two nations. opportunities to get the visitors After 19 phases, the French finished a length of the field try crossed for the opening try and 48th-minute converted try that The final Test is in New on the board but failed with a gave up on hammering at the after some outstanding work by added 13 more points with the extended their lead to 17-0. Plymouth next week, though drop goal in the 18th minute and line and swung the ball back to Israel Dagg, Rene Ranger and boot. “Defence wins games because Michalak will miss it with a missed a penalty in the 20th. Michalak for a drop goal, only Conrad Smith. A burst from John Leota and it shows the attitude of the team. shoulder injury, France coach Cruden extended the lead two for Sam Cane to charge the ball “We had the opportunities to good follow-up work from Tusiata We have made a couple of little Philippe Saint-Andre said, while minutes later when the French down. come back when it was 10-0 and Pisi allowed Williams to collect changes that I think have helped number eight Louis Picamoles were penalised on their line after The All Blacks quickly moved we spent five minutes in the New and scramble through for an easy get our defence in the right places was still having scans on a knee the All Blacks had swept down onto attack with Savea coming Zealand 22,” Saint-Andre said touch down after 21 minutes to and they worked really hard for injury. field following two surging runs by from the left wing across to the after the match. break the deadlock. it.” The All Blacks got on the board Read, playing his 50th Test, and right, where he drew the last “They defended really well. We A clever kick towards the New Zealand won the first early when Ma’a Nonu produced prop Wyatt Crockett. defender and put Smith away to tried a drop goal and 80 metres touchline from Williams straight match 23-13 at Eden Park in a deft kick behind France’s flat The All Blacks went into the roars of the crowd. (later) it’s 17-0 to New Zealand. after the break allowed Alapati Auckland last week and with defence and Savea scooped up the the break at 10-0 but found Cruden’s conversion knocked Game over,” he added. REUTERS Leiua to score his first inter- national try in just his second appearance as the islanders extended their lead and took com- Hosts South Africa mand of the game. A strong break from Pisi set up the third as a bedraggled Italy defeat brave Scotland missed key tackles and Leota added his name to the list of try- scorers in the 53rd minute after NELSPRUIT, South Africa: opening 40 minutes in this north- collecting an inside pass. South Africa booked a four- eastern city and turned with a A similar break from a maul nation tournament final 10-6 advantage. created an opportunity for showdown with Samoa after The visitors survived a very number eight Taiasina Tuifua to defeating brave Scotland 30-17 early scare, as South Africa lock finish off some clever handling yesterday in a fiery Test in Juandre Kruger almost snatched down. Nelspruit. a 10-second try from the kick-off, Italy were awarded a penalty Labelled ‘donkeys’ by a South to hold their own with an inspir- try nine minutes from time as African journalist, the injury- ing in-your-face attitude. they attempted to drive over the weakened Scots led for much of A penalty from scrum-half line. REUTERS the game at Mbombela Stadium and captain Greig Laidlaw put and were in contention until the Scotland ahead on eight minutes final minute when centre Jan only for two from South Africa Serfontein touched down. fly-half Morne Steyn to edge the The Scots face Italy in Pretoria home team ahead. next Saturday for third place The lead lasted only three before the Springboks tackle the minutes, however, before a break physically formidable Samoans from new cap left-wing Tommy in the climax of the three-week Seymour took Scotland close to event. the line and quick recycled ball Scotland entered the game went across the field for centre Taiasina Tuifu’a of Samoa tackles Martin Castrogiovanni of Italy during the rugby Test match played in Nelspruit needing a 23-point bonus-point Mark Scott to dot down. South Africa, yesterday. victory and no points for South Laidlaw converted and the Africa if they were to snatch an Scots had a four-point advantage unlikely place in the final against they retained until the break Scottish euphoria at a 11-point bin. The Springboks used the player who came off the bench, Samoa. amid several warnings from the lead lasted just two minutes numerical advantage well to score utility back Patrick Lambie, It was a huge task for a nation French referee Romain Poite for before they tried to collapse a a try with centre JJ Engelbrecht kicked a penalty to give his side that lost five previous Tests in the going offside around the fringes. driving maul and South Africa going over after a perfectly timed some breathing space. republic, with the closest they Just three minutes into the sec- were awarded a penalty try which pass from full-back Willie le Roux But the Springboks did not Tom Croft from the British and came to downing the Springboks ond half Scotland scored a second Steyn converted. and Steyn converted to give the put the match beyond the reach Irish Lions team scores a try being a four-point loss 10 years try with Scott the architect this There was another blow for the the home team a 20-17 lead. of Scotland until the final minute during the tour match against ago. time as he sent fellow centre Alex Six Nations outfit soon after as Substitute hooker Bismarck when replacement Serfontein the New South Wales Waratahs But if the Scots faced a near- Dunbar over and Laidlaw curled Jim Hamilton pushed his hands du Plessis was warmly welcomed shrugged off three tackles to dive in Sydney, yesterday. The Lions impossible mission they showed the ball superbly for a successful into the face of rival lock Eben back to the Test arena after a over and Lambie converted. won 47-17. no signs of inferiority in the conversion. Etzebeth and was sent to the sin long injury absence and another AFP Chinese shuttlers under fire after Jakarta upset JAKARTA, INDONESIA: Chinese bad- save themselves for bigger events and do not Rumbaka will take on top seed and world minton is again under fire after world take the smaller tournaments, such as the number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia in the number three Du Pengyu’s shock loss to $700,000 Indonesian event, seriously. last four for a place in the final against the unranked Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka at “I don’t want to take any credit away from winner of the other semi between Germany’s the Indonesia Super Series event. Hayom but Pengyu hardly gave a fight in the Marc Zwiebler and Tommy Sugiarto of The sport’s governing body, the Badminton rubber game,” Malaysia coach Rashid Sidek Indonesia. World Federation (BWF), has long been was quoted as saying by the Malaysian Star. There were no such concerns regarding concerned about players withdrawing from “Pengyu is the top seed in the Singapore China’s women shuttlers, with four Chinese “smaller” events and team mates pulling out Open next week but I won’t be surprised if pairings contesting the semi-finals of the dou- of matches to avoid competing against each he does not live up to the billing. bles tournament. other. “These players are more concerned with Top-ranked duo Xiaoli Wang and Yang Yu The issue proved controversial at last year’s the world meet and will not push themselves beat fourth seeds Ma Jin and Tang Jinhua London Olympics, when four women’s doubles as they do not want to risk any injuries. So, 21-18 21-16 yesterday to set up a final against pairs from China, South Korea and Indonesia if you ask me, their defeats should not be compatriots Bao Yixin and Cheng Shu, who deliberately played to lose their matches in taken seriously.” downed fifth seeds Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei order to get a more favourable draw. Du said people were reading too much into 21-17 22-20. The BWF disqualified all four pairings and his defeat on Friday. In mixed doubles, third seeds Zhang Nan banned them after the farcical scenes sullied “It is normal in every tournament, there and Zhao Yunlei of China ensured more the sport’s reputation and sent shockwaves are wins and losses. I did not play very well heartbreak for compatriots Jin and her part- through the Olympic tournament. today while Hayom was outstanding out there ner Xu Chen when they beat the top seeds In Jakarta, Du lost 21-15 15-21 21-9 to home with his strong smashes and defence,” the 21-15 21-17 to set up a final against Joachim favourite Rumbaka to leave China, the domi- world number three told Indonesian media. Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen of nant force in world badminton and the win- Rumbaka said he had been expecting a Denmark. ner of all five gold medals in London, without tougher test. Chinese world number one Li Xuerui lost a player in the men’s singles or doubles. “I never expected to win this easily. the first set but came back well to beat Hong While Du credited the impressive play Compared to my two previous matches Kong’s Yip Pui Yin 17-21 21-11 21-11 for a place Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei competes against Indonesia’s Dionysius of Rumbaka for the surprise defeat, more against him, it was pretty easy. I am glad in today’s final against Germany’s Juliane Hayom Rumbaka during their men’s singles semi final match at the Djarum sceptical observers said Chinese shuttlers with my performance today,” he said. Schenk. REUTERS Indonesia Open badminton tournament in Jakarta, yesterday. SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Hong Kong introduces I’ll win titles with style, anti-racism measures

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s football authority announced says City coach Pellegrini a slew of measures to punish and prevent racist behaviour at games, after Philippine foot- ball chiefs complained to FIFA I am sure we are going to have a very good season, says new coach about racist abuse of its players and fans. The moves could see home and MANCHESTER: Manuel charge of Real Madrid before he away supporters being segregated Pellegrini has pledged to bring was succeeded by Jose Mourinho, and will impose bans on abusive titles and style to Manchester also now back in England at fans. City after being named as the Chelsea. Hong Kong supporters hurled new manager of the English “With Malaga I reached the rubbish and insults at rival players Premier League giants. quarter-final of the Champions and fans during a June 4 friendly The 59-year-old Chilean left League, with Villarreal also and won by the visiting Philippine Malaga to pen a three-year deal as the semi-final. team, according to the Philippine Roberto Mancini’s replacement. “All my experience will be very Sports Commission. His task is to snatch the useful for me,” he said. Sections of the home crowd league title back from neighbours “I am sure we are going to have called the Philippines a “slave Manchester United and go deep a very good season. nation” during the game and into the Champions League where “I can tell all the fans of booed the Philippine national Mancini constantly fell short. Manchester City I work very anthem when it was played, “Everyone knows if you arrive hard.” media reports from the southern at a club like Manchester City Pellegrini will have plenty of Chinese city and the Philippines you need to win titles,” Pellegrini, talent at his disposal at Eastlands said. nicknamed ‘The Engineer’ told after Fernandinho and Jesus The Hong Kong Football ManCity TV. Navas signed earlier in the sum- Association said late on Friday “I think Manchester City have mer for a combined initial cost of that it will ban fans who are invested a lot of money to improve almost £45m. being racist and discriminatory the squad every year and try, City have also been linked for two years in accordance with every year, to win titles. with Malaga playmaker Isco and FIFA Statutes and will consider “They were not successful in Napoli striker Edinson Cavani. formal segregation of seating for winning some titles but I am sure Pellegrini brings with him opposing spectators on a match- we are going to win - maybe the assistant Ruben Cousillas, goal- by-match basis. Premier League, the Champions keeping coach Xabier Mancisidor A picture taken in Cornella on October 27, 2012, shows Malaga’s Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini during a The association also said it League. We will try to win a lot. and fitness coach Jose Cabello. Spanish League football match between RCD Espanyol and Malaga. Manchester City on June 14, 2013, said will make public announcements “My first message is to tell all But Mancini’s assistant man- they had appointed Pellegrini to take over from Roberto Mancini, earmarking him as the man to bring long-term to warn fans of the consequences the supporters they will enjoy the ager Brian Kidd will also remain success to the English Premier League club. of using racist language and will season. I am sure they will enjoy as part of the set-up. work with the police in appre- the way our team will play. “I am pleased. It is a compli- hending “spectators engaged in “We will play an attractive, ment and a great honour that I successful manager with a proven that he has joined us.” Chief exec- coordinating with the wider racist activity”. offensive play.” am stopping with the club. I am track record.” utive Ferran Soriano described football support teams to ensure “The allegation of disrespectful Pellegrini has more than 25 very pleased that Mr Pellegrini He added: “We have been Pellegrini as “a very experienced natural progression from the and discriminatory behaviour by years’ of managerial experience in wants me to stay,” Kidd said. greatly impressed through- coach with a recognised ability to Academy to senior level,” Soriano home fans is the first incident of South America and Spain and has City chairman Khaldoon Al out the selection process by his get the most out of his players and said. this nature at a football match in taken Malaga and Villarreal to Mubarak, who has ploughed philosophy, his attitude and his build cohesive teams. Pellegrini’s appointment at City Hong Kong,” the association said, the latter stages of the Champions millions into the club, said of commitment to the long term “He shares the club’s approach came shortly after Malaga named adding the accusations were lev- League. Pellegrini’s appointment: “Manuel development of Manchester City. to football and our ambition former Real boss Bernd Schuster, elled against “a small minority of He spent a single season in is a hugely experienced and He explained: “I am delighted to achieve on-field success, as his successor. REUTERS people”. REUTERS Messi overtakes Maradona’s Argentina tally with hat-trick

GUETEMALA CITY: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help a sec- ond-string Argentina record an easy 4-0 away win over Guatemala in a friendly and overtake Diego Maradona’s international goals tally. Brazil’s Messi, who came on as a substitute in recent World Cup qualifiers forward against Colombia and Ecuador, was given a place in the starting line- Neymar gives up and gave Argentina a 15th minute lead with a left-foot shot from a thumbs-up outside the penalty area. during a Messi, scoring his third hat-trick for his country, provided the cross for Augusto Fernandez to head in the second in the 35th minute before training converting a penalty himself four minutes later. session of the He completed his hat-trick four minutes after halftime when national team Ezequiel Lavezzi produced a low cross from the right and he casu- at the National ally side-footed the ball in from 12 metres after being left completely Stadium in Argentina’s footballer Lionel Messi (left) fights for the ball with Victor unmarked. Brasilia, on the Hernandez from Guatemala during a friendly match at Mateo Flores Apart from Messi, coach Alejandro Sabella fielded a largely experi- eve of the kick Stadium in Guatemala City yesterday. mental line-up for yesterday evening’s match in Guatemala City’s off of the 2013 Mateo Flores Stadium. REUTERS Confederations Cup yesterday. Brazil take on Azam evokes Japan in the Italy, Mexico seek opening game interest among of the event. football clubs LONDON: Midfielder Azeem Confed Cup catalyst Azam, a Briton of Asian origin, is the subject of transfer specu- RIO DE JANEIRO: Italy and “It’s a problem for the team, but cross that threshold after Fabio lation among football clubs in Mexico will both be looking for I think that once they’re on the Cannavaro, Gianluigi Buffon, the Middle East and Russia, it an upturn in recent fortunes at pitch, the players will forget about Paolo Maldini and Dino Zoff. emerged yesterday. the Confederations Cup when it and cause us some problems,” Manchester United striker Agents of the 28-year-old have they open their Group A cam- said the Juventus midfielder. Javier Hernandez, the only player had talks with club officials in paigns against each other in Rio Italy lost 2-1 to Mexico when to score in a competitive game Russia and Qatar, his camp has Spanish international Torres de Janeiro today. the sides last met in a friendly for Mexico in 2013, is expected to confirmed. Azam’s camp, however, Italy’s last outing was a 2-2 in Brussels in June 2010, but it start up front for De la Torre’s refused to divulge the names of friendly draw with minnows Haiti was the first time the Azzurri side. Mallorca attacking mid- Qatar Stars League (QSL) sides sees future at Chelsea on Tuesday that coach Cesare had been beaten by the Central fielder Giovani dos Santos will that may be interested in signing MADRID: Spanish international Fernando Torres (pictured Prandelli described as “embar- American powerhouses in 11 hope for a recall after starting the midfielder. below) has said he is determined to see out his contract at Chelsea rassing”, while Mexico were booed encounters. However, Mexico the game against Costa Rica on The former Real Betis player and hopes that the return of Jose Mourinho to the off after a goalless draw with are Confederations Cup veter- the bench. is also being pursued with inter- Europa League winners can inspire him to regain Costa Rica on the same day. ans, having featured in five of the The game will be the first com- est from football sides in the UAE his top form. The Italian stalemate fol- previous eight editions, prevailing petitive match to be staged at the and Kuwait. Torres has struggled to reach the heights he did lowed a 0-0 draw with the Czech on home soil in 1999, and despite newly refurbished Maracana, Azam spent most part of this in his first two seasons in England with Liverpool Republic in a World Cup qualifier, his side’s recent travails, De la which hosted its first official game year training in the Middle East. since Chelsea paid £50m ($78.4m) for his services in but Mexico’s situation is far more Torre believes they are capable on June 2 when Brazil drew 2-2 The young Briton also had brief January 2011 and despite speculation linking him with troubling. The draw with Costa of springing a surprise. with England in a friendly. spells with Major League Soccer a move away from the club, he insists he intends to Rica was their fifth in six World “Whenever there’s a tourna- Workers continued to apply (MLS) sides DC United and LA see out the five-and-a-half-year deal he signed with Cup qualifying matches this year ment, you always think Italy, the finishing touches to the iconic Galaxy. the blues. and has fuelled discontent among Spain or Brazil have a chance, 78,838 arena yesterday, but tour- Azam’s career has been ham- “I want to continue, I want to complete the con- fans regarding the position of but you can never afford to rule nament organisers have insisted pered by knee injuries but tract that I signed, I want to continue winning titles and return to manager Jose de la Torre. out the other teams,” he said. the venue will be ready on time. offers for the 28-year-old have being the best in my position,” he told Spanish newspaper AS in an Mexico are in a perilous posi- “Football is evolving quickly. “The stadium was delivered also popped up from Italy and interview published yesterday. tion in CONCACAF qualifying, There’s not such a big difference and there were two test matches Hungary, Azam’s camp said with- “There is no better place and better conditions than with Mourinho just a point above Honduras in between international teams with complete success in the most out elaborating. at Chelsea. “If you think about the players that have passed through the third and final automatic anymore.” absolute tranquility and security,” Azam began his career at his clubs, the strikers, all of them have had great years.” qualifying place, having played a Italy striker Stephan El said Brazilian Sports Minister Nottingham Forest but moved The 29-year-old did show some flashes of his old self during Rafael game more than every other team Shaarawy sat out training on Aldo Rebelo. Security concerns to Leeds United at age 16. The Benitez’s short reign at Chelsea last season as he scored 22 goals, includ- except bottom-ranked Jamaica. Thursday with a thigh problem, around the game have escalated Briton later moved to MLS to ing one in the final of the Europa League against Benfica last month. Not since they were barred prompting Prandelli to experi- following angry protests over train and recover from injuries, That run of form was enough to convince Vicente del Bosque to recall from the 1990 tournament for ment with a 4-3-2-1 formation public transport price increases but his stay in the US proved to the former Atletico Madrid man to his squad for the Confederations fielding an over-age player at a that could be deployed against in Rio on Thursday night, which be a brief one. Cup after he had been left out of the last couple of Spain squads and youth tournament have Mexico Mexico. saw 20 people arrested. Having staged a complete he is delighted to be back in the fold for another major championship. failed to appear at a World Cup, Andrea Pirlo will win his 100th The other two teams in Group recovery from a series of knee “When you are not in the squads before a championship, then it but Italy midfielder Claudio cap if he plays, which would make A, Japan and hosts Brazil met in injuries, Azam is now aiming is difficult. The same thing happened with the Euros last year, but I Marchisio does not think it will the elegant Juventus playmaker Brasilia (late kick-off last night) for a fresh start, his camp said. have always had confidence I would come and do things well,” he said. affect their focus. only the fifth Italian player to in the opening game. REUTERS AGENCIES REUTERS SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Records fall in qualifying Dani Pedrosa overcomes rising mercury to grab top spot on the grid

MADRID: World champi- onship leader Dani Pedrosa Catalunya Grand Prix Grid Positions overcame sweltering track temperatures to claim pole in MADRID: Grids for today’s Catalunya motorcycling Grand Prix a track record time for today’s after Saturday’s qualifying session: Catalan MotoGP. The 27-year-old, who hails from Moto GP Sabadell, barely a half hour’s drive from the Montmelo track, set 1. Dani Pedrosa (ESP/Honda) 1min 40.893sec, 2. Cal Crutchlow the fastest ever lap at Montmelo (GBR/Yamaha Tech3) at 0.608sec, 3. Jorge Lorenzo (ESP/Yamaha) with a ride of 1min 40.893 secs, 0.673, 4. Alvaro Bautista (ESP/Honda Gresini) 0.821, 5. Nicky more than half a second ahead of Hayden (USA/Ducati) 0.907, 6. Marc Marquez (ESP/Honda) 0.949, Britain’s Cal Crutchlow in second 7. Valentino Rossi (ITA/Yamaha) 1.066, 8. Andrea Iannone (ITA/ and defending world champion Ducati) 1.070, 9. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 1.160, 10. Stefan Jorge Lorenzo in third. Bradl (GER/Honda LCR) 1.197. “I have broken the record and I am very happy, although the Moto2 objective was just to be on the front row,” Pedrosa told report- 1. Pol Espargaro (ESP/Kalex) 1min 46.410, 2. Scott Redding (GBR/ ers afterwards. Kalex) at 0.619, 3. Esteve Rabat (ESP/Kalex) 0.666, 4. Takaaki “I had great feelings and I have Nakagami (JPN/Kalex) 0.688, 5. Alex De Angelis (RSM/Speed Up) gone out with a great lap. I am 0.739, 6. Johann Zarco (ESP/Suter) 0.803, 7. Jordi Torres (ESP/ happier with the performance in Suter) 0.848, 8. Randy Krummenacher (SWI/Suter) 1.008, 9. Sandro the rhythm of the race, we have Cortese (ITA/Kalex) 1.012, 10. Thomas Luthi (SUI/Suter) 1.014. been able to do a lot of laps and this is important.” Moto3 Pedrosa, who leads Lorenzo by 12 points in the championship 1. Luis Salom (ESP/KTM) 1min 50.782, 2. Alex Rins (ESP/KTM) at standings after five races, broke 0.326, 3. Miguel Oliveira (POR/Mahindra) 0.758, 4. Alex Marquez Casey Stoner’s previous lap record (ESP/KTM) 0.886, 5. Maverick Vinales (ESP/KTM) 1.020, 6. Efren of 1min 41.186 secs from 2008 Vasquez (ESP/Mahindra) 1.170, 7. Isaac Vinales (ESP/FTR Honda) midway through the afternoon’s 1.184, 8. Jack Miller (AUS/FTR Honda) 1.278, 9. Niccolo Antonelli second qualifying session and was (ITA/FTR Honda) 1.323, 10. Alexis Masbou (FRA/FTR Honda) 1.517. never threatened by the chasing pack, although there was a lot of late movement behind him in the Racing’s website. “I also had not “We tried everything but I still dying seconds of the session. so much confidence on the front don’t have the maximum feel- Lorenzo had endured a torrid to make a perfect lap. We hope ing to improve a bit more,” he day as he crashed in free practice race distance we can remain con- lamented afterwards. yesterday morning before having stant and fight for the win. Meanwhile, there was also to change bikes due to a clutch “We will need to be strong and home success in the Moto2 and problem early on in the qualify- concentrate for the whole race; Moto3 qualifying sessions as Pol ing session. we don’t know what can happen Espargaro and Luis Salom made However, the two-time winner in the 20th lap.” it a Spanish treble on pole. at Montmelo managed to move There was also disappointment Espargaro edged out champion- briefly into second with his final for one of the other title contend- ship leader Scott Reading by sixth lap of the day before Crutchlow ers 20-year-old Marc Marquez as tenths of a second and the Briton Yamaha Factory Racing Spanish also posted his best time of the after being fastest in yesterday will be joined by another Spaniard afternoon right at the end of the morning’s practice session he on the front row as Esteve Rabat rider Jorge Lorenzo waves to session to leapfrog Lorenzo and could only manage sixth behind took third. supporters at the end of the ensure he will split the Spanish American Nicky Hayden. In the Moto3 session yesterday, qualifying session of the Catalunya championship rivals on the front Six-time MotoGP world cham- Salom took pole position ahead of Grand Prix at the Catalunya race row of the grid. pion Valentino Rossi’s frustrat- his compatriot and championship track in Montmelo, near Barcelona, yesterday. Lorenzo is the 2006 and Spanish MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa of Honda celebrates his pole “I’m very disappointed because ing campaign also continued as rival Alex Rins with Portugal’s 2007 250cc World Champion and position after the qualifying session held at the Montmelo race track today we had a problem with the after setting the pace in Friday’s Miguel Oliveira in third and clutch in a crucial moment and practice sessions, he qualified over championship leader Maverick the 2010 and 2012 MotoGP World in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, yesterday. Catalonia Grand Prix will this lap time was the best I could a second down on Pedrosa’s time Vinales back in fifth spot. Champion. take place today. do,” Lorenzo told Yamaha Factory and will start in seventh. REUTERS

Bravo laments lack of one An Indian cricket England deny fan holds a banner reading ‘Dhoni I love more ball as Windies exit you’ referring to Indian captain Mahendra CARDIFF: West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo (pictured below) Willis claims Singh Dhoni during the regretted the fact his side were denied one more ball to win the 2013 ICC Champions match after they bowed out of the Champions Trophy following a Trophy cricket match tie with South Africa. CARDIFF: England limited between Pakistan and After rain reduced Friday’s fixture in Cardiff to 31 overs per side, overs coach Ashley Giles (pic- India at Edgbaston in South Africa, sent into bat by Bravo, made 230 for six on the back of tured right) has denied his Birmingham, England, man-of-the-match Colin Ingram’s 73, as well as handy contributions players tamper will the ball fol- from David Miller (38) and Proteas captain AB de Villiers (37). yesterday. Dhoni is lowing controversial allegations West Indies were in trouble at 87 for three but Marlon Samuels (48) hugely popular in India by former captain Bob Willis. and Kieron Pollard (28) both scored at better than a run-a-ball to get Willis told Sky Sports on Friday having captained the the World Twenty20 champions back on track. that the ball was changed during team to ICC World Cup However, when Pollard was dismissed England’s Champions Trophy win in 2011 and the off what turned out to be the last ball defeat by Sri Lanka at The Oval T20 World Cup triumph of the match, the West Indies went on Thursday because it had been in 2007. from being in a winning position to tampered with. exactly dead level on the Duckworth/ Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar Lewis method for deciding rain-affected and his New Zealand on-field col- matches at 190 for six off 26.1 overs. league Billy Bowden ordered one The umpires then took the players off of the balls in use to be changed CA seeks professional help the field for the final time because of rain while the Lankans were batting. and while both sides received a point for “Let’s not beat about the bush a tie, it was South Africa who qualified --- Aleem Dar is on England’s for Warner, says report for the last four because of their superior case. He knows that one indi- those squares. And that is the net run-rate. vidual is scratching the ball for one ground where the ball went SYDNEY: Cricket Australia is seeking professional advice on what They joined Group B winners India as England - who I am not going to around,” said Giles, who like the organisation believes is troubled batsman David Warner’s drink- one of two qualifiers for the knockout name -- and that’s why the ball Willis spent most of his career ing problem, a report said yesterday. stages from their side of the tournament was changed,” Willis said. based at the Birmingham venue The controversial opener was fined Aus$11,500 ($11,000) and sus- and will now play whichever side tops But ex-England spinner Giles, with Warwickshire. pended until the start of the Ashes by CA on Thursday for an incident Pool A in a semi-final at London’s Oval speaking yesterday ahead of his On Thursday, Sri Lanka were in which he punched England batsman Joe Root in a Birmingham bar ground on June 19. side’s key Champions Trophy 119 for two at the halfway stage of during the ongoing Champions Trophy. Darren Sammy walked out to the middle after Pollard was caught match against New Zealand in their reply to England’s seemingly He will miss the rest of title-holders Australia’s involvement in the at third man by Dale Steyn off Ryan McLaren but Australian umpires Cardiff on Sunday, said: “We don’t imposing 293 for seven when the tournament and their two warm-up matches before he is again avail- Steve Davis and Rod Tucker then decided enough was enough. tamper with the ball. ball was changed. The replace- able for the first Ashes Test against England at Nottingham, which “I must say I am disappointed with how the game ended, but I am “With the situation the other ment ball moved little and Sri starts on July 10. not disappointed with what the umpires did,” Bravo said. day, the ball was changed because Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara went CA chief executive James Sutherland on Friday strongly condemned However, the all-rounder added: “I think it would have been fair for it had gone out of shape. We asked on to complete a match-winning the behaviour of Warner and five other Australian players who were both teams, the fans and tournament if that extra ball had been bowled the question, the captain (Alastair unbeaten hundred. with him at the time of the incident. or something like that. But you have to give credit to both teams, South Cook) asked that question to the Afterwards, Cook said: “The The Sydney Daily Telegraph yesterday quoted Sutherland as saying Africa batted very well and I was pleased with how my guys went in umpires which he has a right to. ball was changed because it was CA were looking to examine Warner’s drinking issues further. the run chase. We were in the game right until Kieron got out.” “The ball was changed, the rest out of shape. The umpires make “I will be taking expert advice on that within the team to make sure, For South Africa, whose habit of finding some bizarre ways to exit is history.” these decisions and you have to with our various professionals, to make some additional judgements major one-day tournaments led them to be dubbed “chokers” -- a tag Giles insisted England were accept them. Sometimes you on that to provide whatever support is necessary,” Sutherland said. Bravo threw their way on Thursday -- there was relief that, unlike the achieving reverse-swing -- which don’t think they are the right “Whatever the case is, he is making some pretty ordinary decisions 1999 and 2003 World Cups, this time a tie did not see them eliminated. played an important part in their decisions.” and getting himself into trouble.” “I was aware we were behind as the Duckworth-Lewis score was on tournament-opening win over Willis, an England captain in The newspaper’s cricket writer Malcolm Conn said he was contacted the scoreboard the whole time, which made it easy for us to follow and defending champions Australia the early 1980s, said: “Have you by three Australian cricketers during last month’s Indian Premier plan,” said de Villiers. “At that time as it had been raining for half an at Edgbaston -- through legal ever heard about the batting side League where Warner was playing for the Delhi Daredevils who told hour, so it was difficult to know when the umpires were going to call means, highlighting abrasive or the umpire complaining about him that the dashing opening batsman was drinking. it,” the wicketkeeper-batsman added. pitches as a factor. the shape of the ball? How naive Warner has denied alcohol was involved in his expletive-laden early “But I felt the rain was getting heavier, the ball was really wet and “The one big thing about this does Alastair Cook think we are? morning Twitter rant at two Australian cricket journalists, including it became difficult to communicate with my bowlers as it was so windy. tournament so far particularly He didn’t want the ball changed. Conn, last month from India, when he was fined Aus$5,750 by CA. “I thought it got quite dangerous and slippy out there so I think they at Edgbaston, where we did get So why was it changed?” The Telegraph said there were fears that Warner was heading down made the right decision, although I would have been happier if they reverse-swing, is how dry the England must beat New the same path as former Australian player Andrew Symonds, who was had called it 15 minutes earlier. But we will take the luck and go to squares are... and the amount Zealand in Cardiff today to seal suspended for two one-day matches after being drunk on the morning the semi-finals with it. We have been on wrong side of these matches of wickets that have been cut on a semi-final spot. REUTERS of a match against Bangladesh in Cardiff. REUTERS so I am very happy.” REUTERS Sunday 16 June 2013 7 Shaaban 1434 Volume 18 Number 5732 Sport Price: QR2 LATEST NEWS UPDATES FROM PHILIPPINPHILIPPINES Miami’s big Pedrosa grabs AVAILABLE three provide pole position AT ALL LEADING BOOK STORES / SUPERMARKETS spark in Finals at Catalan GP IN QATAR

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Athletics: Jamaican star India stay unbeaten with ‘fails dope test’ KINGSTON: Jamaica’s 200 metres world champion Veronica Campbell-Brown (pic- tured below) has tested positive for a banned diuretic, sources huge win over Pakistan close to Jamaican athletics said. The sources said the dop- ing violation Bowlers lead the show as Dhoni’s men hammer arch-rivals with ease occurred at the Jamaica International BIRMINGHAM: World Cup in 22 overs. India, who were 63-1 Invitational holders India continued their in 11.3 overs at that stage, easily meeting on formidable Champions Trophy scored the remaining runs with 17 May 4 in form with a rain-marred eight- balls to spare to end their group Kingston. wicket demolition of arch-rivals B engagements with an all-win Campbell- Pakistan yesterday. record. Brown, who The highly-anticipated encoun- Shikhar Dhawan, century- won the ter in front of 22,000 boisterous maker against both the West Olympic 200 flag-waving supporters from both Indies and South Africa, hit a flu- title in 2004 sides who packed the Edgbaston ent 48 after sharing an opening and 2008, is stands, was interrupted sev- stand of 58 with Rohit Sharma. Jamaica’s most eral times by bad weather over After both openers were dis- successful female athlete and the Birmingham. missed, Virat Kohli and Dinesh biggest name in track and field to In a match that was initially Karthik saw India home in a fall foul of the drug testers since reduced to 40-overs-a-side, match that held only academic disgraced American sprinter Pakistan were shot out for 165 in interest for the tournament. Marion Jones. 39.4 overs after Indian captain Dhoni’s men await the second- Jones served a six-month Mahendra Singh Dhoni elected placed team from group A -- to be prison sentence and was stripped to field in overcast conditions. determined after the last round of of the five medals, including three India were set a Duckworth- league matches today and tomor- golds, she won at the 2000 Sydney Lewis target of 168 in 40 overs, row -- in the semi-final in Cardiff Olympics after admitting to using which was later revised to 157 on Thursday. performance-enhancing drugs. off 36 overs, before another rain South Africa, runners-up to Local media reports said delay reduced it further to 102 India in group B, will play the Campbell-Brown had been champion side from group A present at the laboratory in Scoreboard in the first semi-final at Oval, India’s Dinesh Karthik misses a catch during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match against Pakistan Canada when her B sample was London, on Wednesday. at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England, yesterday. India won by eight wickets. tested earlier this week. PAKISTAN India put on a dazzling display The finding comes after Nasir Jamshed c Raina b Kumar ...... 2 in the field as Pakistan were shot Jamaican 400 metres runner Kamran Akmal c Kohli b Ashwin ...... 21 out for less than 200 for the third Dominique Blake received a six- Mohd Hafeez c Dhoni b Kumar...... 27 successive time in the tourna- year ban on Thursday for her sec- Asad Shafiq c Dhoni b I Sharma ...... 41 ment. Four bowlers claimed two ond doping violation since 2006. wickets each and the last two Giles readies England for Diuretics, which promote the Misbah-ul Haq b Jadeja ...... 22 Shoaib Malik lbw Jadeja ...... 17 batsmen were run out. production of urine and treat Umar Amin (not out) ...... 27 Dhoni later said: “The fan sup- medical conditions including Wahab Riaz b Ashwin ...... 0 port has always been there, no high blood pressure, are viewed Saeed Ajmal c R Sharma b I Sharma ...... 5 matter where we play. The whole as masking agents by the World team is doing really well, in all the New Zealand ‘decider’ Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Junaid Khan (run out) ...... 0 Mohammad Irfan (run out) ...... 0 three departments.” The Indian The penalty for a positive result CARDIFF, UNITED Extras (LB-1, W-2) ...... 3 captain added: “We are the top match is a washout the hosts runs too slowly. Jonathan Trott, ranges from a public warning to KINGDOM: Total (all out in 39.4 overs) ...... 165 fielding side in world cricket as of England will will need a low scoring Australia whom England expect to be fit a two-year suspension depending Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-50, 3-56, 4-110, now, we need to keep the inten- face familiar foes when they victory to go through. If both for today’s match against the on the circumstances. 5-131, 6-139, 7-140, 8-159, 9-159. sity up. Bhuvneshwar bowls very bid to book their place in the matches are washed out, England Black Caps in Cardiff following Bowling: Kumar 8-2-19-2; Yadav 6.4-0-29- good areas, and can swing the ball, Champions Trophy semi-finals will qualify behind New Zealand. a quad injury, has found himself IAAF dismisses 0; I Sharma 7-0-40-2 (w1); Ashwin 8-0-35-2 he’s someone who has given us the against New Zealand in Cardiff “We played a series against in the firing line even though he (w1); Kohli 2-0-11-0; Jadeja 8-1-30-2. early breakthroughs, good to see today. them in New Zealand which we has scored over 2,500 runs at an INDIA him bowl well.” Earlier this year, England won won 2-1, we lost the one here 2-1, impressive average of 52.56 for 100m junior R Sharma c Misbah b Ajmal ...... 18 Pakistan skipper Misbah said: a limited overs series in New so it’s the decider, I suppose, and England in the 50-over format. S Dhawan c Jamshed b Wahab ...... 48 “Disappointing performance Zealand only for the Black Caps to it is a ‘quarter-final’,” Giles said “I don’t think it’s rocket sci- world record V Kohli (not out) ...... 22 again with the bat, the weather turn the tables in England shortly in Cardiff yesterday. ence,” said Giles. TOKYO: D Karthik (not out) ...... 11 also played a part, difficult to get before the Champions Trophy, a “If you’re going to go on and do “Fifty overs is a long time. You Japanese teen sprint Extras (W-3) ...... 3 in and out so many times. In this tournament for the world’s top well in world tournaments, these want to set the innings up and sensation Yoshihide Kiryu has Total (for 2 wkts in 19.1 overs) ...... 102 sort of format, it is too short for eight one-day sides, got underway. are the sort of games you’ve got give yourselves a platform to build lost his joint junior world record Fall of wickets: 1-58, 2-78. the teams because you have one England must beat New to win. We know the Kiwis are a from later on. for the 100 metres after officials Bowling: Irfan 4-0-24-0 (w1); Junaid 4-0- bad day at the start of the tour- Zealand to seal a last four spot. If gritty side, well-organised, well- “It was disappointing to lose ruled the equipment used for 21-0 (w1); Ajmal 5-0-29-1; Hafeez 2.1-0-8- nament, you are almost out of it. they lose they are out and either led, but so are we,” Giles, a former the game the other day to Sri measuring wind speed was not 0; Wahab 4-0-20-1 (w1). I think the bowling did okay for Australia or Sri Lanka will go England left-arm spinner added. Lanka, but it took an incredibly up to international standards, a Result: India won by eight wickets (Duck- us, the way they are establish- through from Group A after their England, without injured star good innings from one of the best report has said. worth-Lewis method). ing themselves, really a plus for match tomorrow. batsman Kevin Pietersen, have players in the world to do that,” The 17-year-old clocked Pakistan.” AGENCIES If the England-New Zealand been accused of scoring their he added. REUTERS 10.01-seconds at a meet in Hiroshima on April 29, sparking hopes in Japan he could become the first native Asian to dip under the 10-second mark. But the athletics world gov- erning body, the International Tiger, Rory on the hunt as Mickelson leads Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), has informed ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: today, sunk a 25-footer late on A Mickelson win today would Former world number one the Japan Association of Athletics Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy Friday to grab a share of lead be a massive story given the Donald, who will join Mickelson Federations (JAAF) that the set off in pursuit of joint lead- with countryman Horschel, who popularity that surrounds the and Horschel in the last group- time was not valid, Kyodo news ers Phil Mickelson and Billy missed the cut at the 2006 US left-hander from California, his ing, believes that Merion, with reported late Friday. Horschel in the third round of Open, his only previous major. quintet of near misses and the it’s premium on tidy tee-shots, Kiryu had run with a tail wind the US Open yesterday. But there are 30 players fact that it would come both on wondrous wedge play and pin- measured at 0.9 meters per sec- The two top ranking players in grouped within four shots off his birthday and Father’s Day. point putting, is ideally suited to ond, but the measuring equipment the world entered championship the lead, including Woods and But there were some intrigu- his game. was not up to current interna- weekend well in the hunt, four McIlroy. ing sub-plots emerging from the “Obviously I haven’t played very tional standards, which call for an strokes back off the joint leaders Mickelson expects the fabled chasing pack. well (at US Opens), but when I ultrasonic wind gauge, Kyodo said. who, at one under, were the only East course at 101-year-old English hopes of a first US saw this place last week, I thought The time, which makes him the players bettering par at the half- Merion in suburban Philadelphia Open winner since Tony Jacklin it was a good fit for my game,” he ninth fastest 100m sprinter of the way stage at punishing Merion to continue to play tough with 43 years ago and a first major said. Hopes of another Australian year, will continue to be listed in Golf Club. the cold, damp conditions that champion since Nick Faldo 17 win at Merion, 32 years after the IAAF rankings, Kyodo said. Both opened superbly by sink- marked most of the first two years ago were high with both David Graham became the first The JAAF has now requested ing 12-footers for birdies at the days giving way to hot, sunny Luke Donald and Justin Rose on player from that country to win that future meets featuring Kiryu first as the chase got underway. weather. level par, just one stroke off the the US Open, will rest with John are measured using the proper Mickelson was expecting an “I don’t know how anyone is lead. Senden, who is at one over, and wind gauges, in anticipation he Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a almighty scrap over the course of going to separate too far from the Ian Poulter at two over makes Mathew Goggin, a stroke further could break the 10-second barrier. tee shot on the fourth hole during the weekend as he seeks to win field,” the four-time major win- it a triple English threat, from back. Kiryu’s time of 10.01 was the Round Three of the 113th US Open a tournament that has always ner said. “There might be a hot three of Europe’s Ryder Cup A total of 73 players made same as that clocked by Trinidad at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, denied him in the past. round tomorrow and there might heroes, and all three say that they the cut when the second round and Tobago’s Darrel Brown in Pennsylvania, yesterday. Runner-up a record five times, be a hot round on Sunday, but it’s now have the experience and con- finished behind time yesterday 2003 when he was 18. the American, who will turn 43 unlikely to be the same player.” fidence to go all the way. morning. REUTERS AGENCIES