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India thrash England 20 SPORTS SHOW 16 Weinstein sued by German actress US not seeking Iran Prayers mark Eid Iran threatens regime change Jerusalem to hit US, Israel London S National Security Ad- Uviser John Bolton reaf- Muslims offer Eid Al Adha ran warned yesterday it firmed yesterday that the prayers at the Jama Masjid Iwould hit US and Israeli United States was not seek- (Grand Mosque) in the old targets if it were attacked by ing a change of government quarters of Delhi, India. A the United States after Pres- in Iran. festive spirit gripped India with ident Donald Trump’s secu- “Just to be clear, regime millions of Muslims offering rity adviser said Washing- change in Iran is not Amer- special prayers at mosques, ton would exert maximum ican policy. But what we exchanging greetings and gifts pressure on Tehran going want is massive change in along with warm embraces and beyond economic sanctions. the regime’s behavior,” Bol- taking part in feasts with friends A US-Iranian war of words ton told a news conference and family. Eid Al Adha is the has escalated since Trump in Jerusalem, where he has second most significant festival withdrew Washington from held talks with Israeli lead- celebrated by the Muslim the world powers’ nuclear ers. community across the world. deal with Iran in May, blast- Bolton, who has in the ing it as flawed and reim- past suggested the US gov- posing sanctions to choke ernment should push for Iran’s economy and force a change in government in it to renegotiate or change Iran, said in May that that direction. was not part of the Trump administration’s policy. ‘Not a member Syria militant chief warns Idlib rebels Beirut he head of Syria’s lead- of terror entity’ Ting militant alliance yesterday warned opposi- I have nothing to do with International Union of Muslim Scholars, says Dr Al Mahmoud US fully prepared tion factions in Idlib against to deal with any taking part in any talks with by Bahrain and other countries. said, “Everything is possible contingency the regime towards a gov- Dr Al Mahmoud “I suspended my involvement with the upcoming elections and ernment takeover of the • with this union a year ago and I attempts to defame candidates’ created by Iran. province. who heads the National am not associated with this un- images. BOLTO Hayat Tahrir Al Sham Unity Gathering lately ion in any manner. The website “If you check the website, you (HTS) chief Abu Mohamed announced that the that published my news is not will see that my name has been The US turnaround, which Al Jolani spoke after Pres- society intends to in any form associated official- removed more than a year ago. scrapped a wary detente be- ident Bashar Assad warned ly with the Kingdom of Saudi When I left the union I specif- tween Iran and the Unit- that he aimed to retake nominate some of its Arabia. It is an anti-Saudi and ically asked for my name to be ed States after decades of control of the northwest- members to run in the anti-Bahraini website that aims removed because I wanted no hostility, has drawn defi- ern province on the Turkish upcoming parliamentary at targeting the social security of association with this entity.” ance from Tehran despite border. and municipal elections If you check the these two nations.” The information was verified. renewed unrest over eco- The head of HTS, a former in Bahrain in November. website, you will The union founded in the Dr Al Mahmoud is not listed on nomic privations, and has Al-Qaeda affiliate, warned see that my name year 2004 is headed by Yousef the website nor in its events, unnerved other big powers fellow militants and other has been removed Al Qardhawi, who is among 17 statements and activities organ- where businesses have been opposition fighters in Idlib, Dr Al Mahmoud people sentenced to life behind ised by the union. debating whether to divest • more than a year bars in Egypt for their involve- Syria’s last rebel-held prov- is not listed on the ago. from Iran. ince, against handing over website nor in its events, ment in acts of violence in 2015. US National Security Ad- their arms in surrender DR AL MAHMOUD Al Qardhawi, an Egyptian viser John Bolton told media deals with the regime. statements and activities Muslim Brotherhood leader DID the return of US sanctions “The weapons of the rev- organised by the union. residing in Doha is also among was having a strong effect on olution and jihad ... are a red true nor is the website a credible 59 individuals blacklisted and Iran’s economy and popular line on which concessions Ahdeya Ahmed source. named as terrorist supporters KNOW opinion. are unacceptable, and they Deputy Editor-in-Chief He said the website is an an- by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt “There should not be any will never be put on the ne- ti-Bahrain one based in a North- and Bahrain. doubt that the United States gotiations table,” he said. am not a member of the In- western African state that’s Dr Al Mahmoud who heads wants this resolved peace- ternational Union of Mus- aimed at defaming his image and the National Unity Gathering The union founded fully, but we are fully pre- Ilim Scholars, which has been labelling him as terrorist. lately announced that the society in the year 2004 is pared for any contingency internationally recognised as a He added that this website and intends to nominate some of its headed by Yousef that Iran creates,” Bolton terrorist entity, Chairman of people involved in running it aim members to run in the upcoming Alqardhawi, who said during a visit to Israel. the National Unity Gathering at defaming the image of Saudi parliamentary and municipal US sanctions dusted off Dr Abdullatif Al Mahmoud told Arabia too apart from destabilis- elections in Bahrain in Novem- is among 17 people this month targeted Iran’s DON’T MISS IT Tribune yesterday. ing the social security in Bahrain. ber. sentenced to life car industry, trade in gold Dr Al Mahmoud said the list of Dr Al Mahmoud said he got Commenting on whether behind bars in and other precious metals, names that has been published his involvement and member- these accusations could be re- Egypt for their and purchases of US dollars Debate heats up by a website claiming that he is ship with the Union terminated lated to the society’s intention to involvement in acts crucial to international fi- one of the people banned from before the union was officially win seats in the upcoming par- of violence in 2015. nancing and investment and over children’s entering Saudi Arabia is neither recognised as a terrorist entity liament polls, Dr Al Mahmoud trade relations. 03 role in upcoming poll campaigns UNUSUAL BUDDY Efforts in full to 04 boost private Austrian man tries to board train with horse aviation sector Vienna and retweeted by state rail company OeBB. Anti-incumbency hotos of a man aboard a train went viral on “We hope this will stay a one-off,” Oe BB spokes- 05 ‘will be a decisive yesterday due to his unusual travelling com - woman Julianne Pamme was quoted by Austrian factor in elections’ Ppanion: a horse. news agency APA as saying, adding that horses could The man reportedly tried to board two trains in be dangerous, for example if the train had to break the state of Styer with his horse named Frieda. But suddenly. train conductors refused to continue the journey with OeBB guidelines stipulate that small, harmless Frieda aboard. animals in closed and secure containers, as well as Photos of the young man holding Frieda surround- Photos of the young man holding Frieda surrounded by laughing dogs on leashes and wearing muzzles can be taken ed by laughing passengers were shared on Twitter passengers were shared on social media. on trains. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 03 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 big story Debate heats up over children’s role in upcoming poll campaigns House decision rapped as ‘it won’t comply to many international conventions and covenants’

The law was in The involvement It is regrettable contrary to the of children to hear the UN conventions. in election justification given We don’t want to campaigns should by the Committee deprive children be conditional on Women and from participating and based on the Children in in national events. consent of their the Council of guardian. Representatives. MR BU HINDI MS ALHAYEKI MR SALMAN

Mr Bu Hindi stressed• that the parliament’s opinion came in line with the views of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, which is considered the competent authority in this context.

The MP stressed the• need to prevent the DID political exploitation of children as it would KNOW amount to tampering with their innocence. The United TDT|Manama Nations Convention on midst elections to the the Rights of the municipal councils and Child adopted Athe House of Repre - by the General sentatives fast approaching, Assembly in the debate over children’s par- ticipation in the electoral cam- accordance with paign is gathering steam. Law No 16 of The parliament in its last 1991, stipulates session rejected a draft law that states shall to ban the participation or protect the child employment of children in from all forms of electoral campaigns except exploitation. with the consent of the child’s guardian or parent’s represent- The draft law aimed at the criminalisation of using children in electoral campaigns. ative. The draft law aimed to “pre- politically intended. Ministry of Labour and Social is the most important thing of 1991, stipulates that states dren in electoral propaganda vent the political exploitation Speaking to our sister paper Development, which is consid- here. There is nothing wrong shall protect the child from should be a crime punishable of children that involve tam - Al Ayam, the head of the Parlia- ered the competent authority about children learning the all forms of exploitation to by Bahraini law and not jus - pering with their innocence’, mentary Committee on Wom- in this context. democratic process but it any aspect of the welfare of tified by a committee on the which was supported by the en and Children Anas Bu Hin- On the flip side, lawmaker should be done under the guid- the child. rights of women and children National Human Rights Foun- di defended the parliament’s Ruaa Alhayeki defended the ance of parents and seniors. “It is regrettable to hear in the Legislative Council.” dation. decision. “The elections are bill. She said that she believed Without supervision, it is mere the justification given by the “The committee did not However, rejecting the law, an essential part of the dem - that the involvement of chil - exploitation of children, both Committee on Women and bother about sending children the Council of Representatives ocratic life in the Kingdom, dren in election campaigns politically and socially.” Children in the Council of for campaigns in the hot sun, observed that educating chil- which must be understood by should be conditional and Echoing a similar view, Representatives. It justified which was recorded in a report dren about democratic prac- young people and practised based on the consent of their rights activist Salman Nasser the exploitation of children on the conduct of elections. tices, instilling the national since childhood within the parents. said the Kingdom is commit- in election campaign under “During 2014 elections, spirit and developing respect limits and certain controls. Ms Alhayki, a former head ted to observing international the umbrella of political edu- many accidents were caused by for national values and democ- “The law was in contrary to of the Committee on Women conventions and principles cation.” children rushing to distribute racy, in line with the findings the UN conventions on chil - and Children in the Council that totally ban the exploita - Salman pointed out that the leaflets as part of campaigns. of the Committee on Women dren. We don’t want to deprive of Representatives, explained tion of children for political manipulation of terminolo - Many instances were reported and Children is also a signifi- children from participating in that her committee had al - gains. gy should not be issued by a from the Northern and South- cant democratic process. such national events. Even the ready discussed the draft law “The rights of children are standing committee of the ern Governorates.” The rejection also sparked young should participate in the and that it had proposed an enshrined in our Constitution Council of Representatives on The activist said there are anger, especially among some democratic race.” amendment to the proposal at and we are signatory to many legislation and rights of chil - many other ways to educate activists who said the act of the He said that the Kingdom the time. international conventions dren, stressing that the phe - the children on democratic House of Representatives is has enough laws to criminalise The MP stressed the need to and covenants against the nomenon of exploitation of practices. “We can hold work- unjustified, especially in light exploitation of children, high- prevent the political exploita- exploitation of children. The children in the election cam - shops, seminars and other ses- of the Child Protection Law lighting the law’s irrelevance. tion of children as it would United Nations Convention on paign began to appear in 2002, sions to educate them on elec- criminalising the exploitation Mr Bu Hindi stressed that amount to tampering with the Rights of the Child adopt- and was clearer in the elec - toral and democratic processes of children in rallies, marches the parliament’s opinion came their innocence. ed by the General Assembly tions that followed. instead of making them tools of and demonstrations that are in line with the views of the “Supervision of the parents in accordance with Law No 16 “The exploitation of chil - propaganda.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 04 Efforts in full to boost private aviation sector Project underway to provide all services related to private aviation TDT|Manama Thamer Tayfour building. Municipal Affairs and Urban struction of the new terminal in consistent and coordinated “The new building will pro- Planning Ministry presented building at the airport will be activities to ensure that all ob- he old airport build - vide all services related to a tender to construct the main completed by the mid of next jectives are met as planned. ing will be turned into private aviation including the building for the ministry in Mu- year. He also stressed the impor- Ta facility dedicated to provision of luxury cars for harraq, near the Bahrain Inter- He said the objectives behind tance of workshops in this pro- private aviation, Telecommu- transportation.” national Airport. the Airport Modernisation Pro- cess, by providing a platform nications and Transportation A foreign company has been The tender includes civil, gramme include offering better for exchanging information and Minister Kamal Ahmed told chosen to work on the project mechanical, electrical works, facilities to passengers while discussions regarding the most Tribune. whose main purpose is to re - public services and external increasing the airport’s con - important topics. The minister said that the store the terminal building, he works. The allowed period for tribution to the local economy. He added that these work- project will ensure that the old added. completing the project is 24 “The project will ensure the shops are a very important part airport building would function The Telecommunication months, with 15 bids submitted. The project will operational readiness of the of the integrated programme as a private air terminal. and Transportation Ministry is The work was offered to the ensure that the old new passenger building,” he designed by Bahrain Airport According to Mr Ahmed, the headquartered in the old air- company which submitted the airport building said. Company in cooperation with project will be purely com - port building opened in 1961, lowest bid of BD7.39 million. Mr Al Bin Falah pointed out Fragburt AG, which aims to en- mercial. “It will separate the ten years before the Kingdom’s Meanwhile, Mohammed would function as a that the Bahrain Airport Com- sure the operational readiness terminal building for ordinary independence. Yousuf Al Bin Falah, CEO of private air terminal. pany, its partners and other of all parties related to the new passengers and private aviation On Thursday, the Works, Bahrain Airport, said the con- MR AHMED relevant parties are engaging passenger building.

Alba sixth line production to begin by January next year Thamer Tayfoor duction at the Sixth Line Ex- by 540,000 metric tons, bringing TDT|Manama pansion Project by early January the total production capacity 2019. to 1.5 million metric tons, the ahrain Aluminum Company The project will boost the an- company said. B(Alba) expects to start pro- nual production of the smelter Alba announced the successful

Alba is on a rapid growth path. completion of its sixth smelter The growth of global demand second quarter and first half of expansion project, employ- for aluminum by 5 per cent per 2018 were mainly driven by high- ing 500 people directly in the year, strengthens Alba’s chances er sales volumes and higher prices company, with expectations of of operating the sixth line, and on the London Metal Exchange boosting productivity in man- the company’s production ca- (an increase of 18pc per year), as ufacturing companies, creating pacity to reach 1.5 million metric well as the impact of the restora- thousands of jobs indirectly. tons per year with an increase of tion of the fifth smelter line during “When we talk about the 540,000 metric tons. the second quarter of 2017. sixth line in Alba, we are talking In addition to the opportu- The company posted a net about the aluminum industry in nities for the Gulf producing profit of BD 29.1 million (US $ 77.4 the Gulf,” said Arif Khalifa, an countries to increase its volume million) during the second quar- economic analyst. or production to international ter of 2018, compared to BD17.7 “The sixth line production markets. The Gulf exports 60pc million (US $ 46.9 million) for the will boost the aluminum indus- of its aluminum output of 5.3 mil- same period in 2017, an increase try across the Arabian Gulf, to lion tons a year against China’s of 65pc year on year. compete with China’s alumi- output of more than 10 million Total sales / revenues for the num production, which is half tons a year.” second quarter of 2018 increased of the world’s production at the Nass Company for Contracting by 36pc to BD 244.0 million (US moment. celebrated a few days ago, the $ 648.9 million) compared to BD “Increasing production at the achievement of 10 million work- 179.3 million (US $ 476.9 million) readiness of the sixth line in ear- ing hours in the sixth smelting for the second quarter of 2017. ly 2019 will strengthen the role project to expand Alba, without Earnings per share for the quar- of Alba to be the largest smelter wasting time injuries. ter were 21 fils versus 12 fils in the in the world with the provision “Since 2017, Nass Contracting second quarter of 2017. of more than 3,200 jobs over the has been working on the sixth For the first half of 2018, net next five years, which will be a smelter expansion project in income amounted to BD 63.0 great hope for Bahrainis. Alba, and on July 31, 2018, the million (US $ 167.5 million), an The biggest challenge of the company has achieved 10 million increase of 46pc yearly, com- aluminum sector, is competi- working hours without any waste pared to BD 43.3 million (US $ tion with China’s surplus sup- of time injuries, which is a huge 115.0 million) during the first ply, and protectionist policies achievement for all employees half of 2017. in the United States and Europe, on this large project,” said Nigel Total sales / revenues amount- where the industry is subject to Hector, the General Manager of ed to BD 465.2 million ( US $ major challenges; especially the Nass contracting. 1,237.4 million), an annual in- new US taxes on the import of About Alba Financial Results crease of 26pc compared to BD aluminum, which reach up to for the second quarter and first 369.7 million (US $ 983.3 million). 10 per cent, in addition to the half of 2018, the company said Earnings per share reached 44 continuous frequencies on the in a statement, that the results of fils compared to 31 fils in the first London Stock Exchange. the company’s earnings for the half of 2017. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 05 Anti-incumbency ‘will be a decisive factor in elections’ 4,676 voters took part in the online poll conducted by Al Ayam

The Kingdom is all set to elect its new parliament and municipal councils.

TDT|Manama parliamentarians were lacking in Eighty-seven per cent nti-incumbency is going to a knowledge to propose legislations of• voters who took part decisive factor in the upcom- that could improve the lives of cit - Aing polls, a survey conducted At first, they should izens. “At first, they should learn 424,000 in the online poll, said by our sister paper Al Ayam revealed. about the issues faced by their voters learn about the issues voters will exercise they were not going to Eighty-seven per cent of voters who and then try solving it one by one.” their democratic right vote for the incumbent took part in the online poll, said they faced by their voters Ali Alshuwaikh, an annoyed voter, in the upcoming polls. were not going to vote for the incum - and then try solving said his representative to parliament representatives to bent representatives to parliament, them one by one. did not even bother to open an office parliament, while 13pc while 13pc said they felt their repre- A VOTER in the constituency to address the said they felt their sentatives were doing a great job. issues faced by voters. “I have nev - representatives were According to Al Ayam, 4,676 voters er heard our representative talking took part in the online poll. about any issue in the parliament. Meanwhile, parliamentarians doing a great job. The survey also offered an opinion She won’t even respond to the calls rapped the survey, saying that state - to share their views on the elections made by voters.” ments made by 5,000 individuals The survey also and their representatives. Though in minority, some voters don’t reflect the ground reality. offered• an opinion to share Not happy with the parliament’s Over the past four offered good grades to their rep - “There are 424,000 votes in the years, the House their views on the elections performance, citizen Bader Alsalis resentatives. Citizen Mohammed electorate and how can we say that said all laws and legislations issued has acted with great Hammad said he will vote for his a sample of 5,000 citizens represent and their representatives. recently by the parliament were not responsibility to representative again, for he has done the entire nation. It hardly reflects in the benefit of citizens. address challenges many great things to the constituen- the public opinion,” said an MP, who Meanwhile, “How can we choose someone faced by citizens. cy. “Many development works were doesn’t want to be named. • again who did not do anything for carried out here and I will vote for “I think the majority of Bahrainis parliamentarians rapped AN MP the survey, saying that his constituency?” wondered another him again.” appreciate the hard work done by citizen Jenan Bukamal. Voter Bader Alsada said his repre- parliamentarians to improve their statements made by 5,000 Voter Fatima Adel shared Jenan’s sentative has always been working to living standards. Over the past four individuals don’t reflect view and said that the voters should accomplish His Majesty King Ham- years, the House has acted with great the ground reality. not miss the opportunity to punish any welfare schemes to people. ad’s reform project and he will be responsibility to address the chal - the representatives who did not bring Citizen Faisal Nasser said that most happy to vote him to victory again. lenges faced by citizens,” he added. Producers seek $150K Employment of illegal workers blamed on economic factors from TV channel chairman Ali Marhoun. TDT|Manama Mr Marhoun urged He said a lot of contractors Ali Tarif “The owners of the channel • have declared bankruptcy owing have until now refused to pay the authorities to to tough economic conditions implement a set of The owners of the any penny to the producers, warning against proposals to roducers of a Turkish although they were the ones reforms that would raise the CR renewal fees from TV series are demanding channel have until who came forward and asked BD50 to BD1,000. now refused to pay fuel the sector towards P$150,000 from a televi- them to sign an agreement to further growth. Around 7,000 Commercial sion channel which broadcast any penny to the broadcast it on their channel. Registrations (CR) exist in the the series but refused to pay. producers, although “Therefore, they decided construction sector out of which The producers of the “Rain- they were the ones to file a complaint against the TDT|Manama The authorities there are only 600 functioning ing Season” TV series have re- who came forward channel,” the lawyer represent- should implement businesses, while the remaining sorted to the High Civil Court and asked them to ing the producers said. he weakness in the con- a set of reforms CRs have been leased out to ex- in an effort to force the channel The lawyer attached with the struction sector could be that would fuel patriates, he pointed out. to settle the fee of airing the sign an agreement to case papers a quotation of the one of the reasons behind He urged the authorities to broadcast it on their T the sector towards series, with the first hearing, amount signed by the owners of the large scale employment of il- implement a set of reforms that scheduled for September 25, channel. the TV channel as an evidence legal workers, according to Bah- further growth. would fuel the sector towards 2018. LAWYER against them. raini Contractors Association MR MARHOUN further growth. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 06 Distribution of housing units in Salman Town underway Distribution of 5,000 units fast-tracked following the directives of HRH the Crown Prince

The undersecretary pointed• out that the handing Salman Town is among over of keys follows the the main projects completion of more than 3,000 implemented within the units at the Salman Town in current action plan in which the government which the first partnership had pledged to initiative with the private construct 25,000 units. sector was implemented. SHAIKH ABDULLA

Manama He stressed that the Salman Town is among the main projects implement- he Housing Ministry said that ed within the current action plan in it had continued handing over which the government had pledged Tthe keys of the housing units of to construct 25,000 units, in line with the the Salman Town to beneficiaries His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al during the second day of Eid Al Adha. Khalifa’s directives to build 40,000 The move follows the order of His housing units. Royal Highness Prince Salman bin He added that the keys handover Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, would continue, noting that the benefi- Deputy Supreme Commander and First ciaries had already signed their owner- Deputy Prime Minister, to distribute ship contracts and been informed about 5,000 housing units, Housing Minis- the necessary legal procedures. try’s Housing Undersecretary, Shaikh The beneficiaries extended thanks Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said. and appreciation to HRH the Crown The undersecretary pointed out that Prince for his orders to distribute 5,000 the handing over of keys follows the housing units. completion of more than 3,000 units They also paid tribute to the Housing at the Salman Town in which the first Minister and the Housing Ministry’s partnership initiative with the private teams for their efforts to complete the sector was implemented. A beneficiary receives the keys from a Housing Ministry official. units’ distribution procedures.

Verdict against man who Three Bahrainis accused of issued dud cheque upheld attempting to burn cops alive TDT|Manama Ali Tarif The defendant had argued earlier that the cheque should “Suddenly masked men attacked us and be cancelled because the vic- According to court files, surrounded the vehicle, pelting it with he High Appeals Court tim didn’t adhere to the con- • firebombs. We directly left the car,” one of upheld the one year in tract signed between them their assault was part of a plot Suddenly masked men attacked the officers who were inside the car told prison sentence issued which stipulated him to com- us and surrounded the vehicle, T to murder police officers by prosecutors. against a Bahraini man for plete the task in three months. setting their vehicle alight. pelting it with firebombs. The second defendant admitted to taking issuing a cheque in bad faith. “We agreed that he would VICTIM part in the assault, stating that they planned The defendant is said to do the job in three months, TDT|Manama for it. have given a dud cheque to a and I gave him the cheque to Ali Tarif He revealed to prosecutors that he had fellow national as part of an make our contract valid. firebombs in a bid to set it alight. fled from the scene when he saw the vehicle agreement between them to “He didn’t finish the task in According to court files, their assault was burning. obtain all the required licenc- the agreed period. Therefore, hree Bahrainis attempted to burn part of a plot to murder police officers by “I was arrested a few days after the inci- es to open a restaurant and a this honourable court shall police officers alive in Diraz, the setting their vehicle alight. dent,” he added. coffee shop. deem the cheque invalid,” he THigh Criminal Court heard. They allegedly prepared stones and fire- The defendants have been charged with The victim reported him to said. The trio, with other unknown terrorists, bombs to carry out the attack. setting a police car on fire and attempting to police after he found out that But the court declined this is said to have attacked a parked police Police officers managed to escape the murder police officers as well as possessing there wasn’t any money in the claim, stating that he was patrol vehicle with cops inside it using attack, although one of them got injured. firebombs. defendant’s account. obliged to pay the victim.

Keeping beaches clean!

Marking Eid and Indian Independence Day, Indian Social Forum conducted a beach cleaning activity on Malkiya and Budaiya beaches. More than 150 volunteers took part. The programme was inaugurated by forum president Jawad Pasha at Malkiya Beach and general secretary Yusuf at Budaiya Beach respectively. 07 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 business

US congressman India rejects UAE charged in govt’s $100m flood $250,000 US strikes Chinese pipes disaster fund offer Thiruvananthapuram Los Angeles | United States ndia yesterday rejected Republican congress- Ian offer by the United Aman from California with huge import duties Arab Emirates government and his wife were indict- to give $100 million to a spe- ed by a federal grand jury cial fund for Kerala state Tuesday over the suspect- The new 132pc duties on metal pipes came on the eve of renewing trade talks after its floods which killed ed misuse of $250,000 of more than 400 people. campaign funds, authorities China has accused the United “In line with the existing said. US imports of the States of starting the “largest policy, the government is Duncan and Margaret • trade war in economic history.” committed to meeting the Hunter are accused of sy- pipe from China last year Computers and electronics, requirements for relief and phoning the cash over seven totalled $180 million. and machinery are among the rehabilitation through do- years for family vacations hardest hit, including $1.1 bil- mestic efforts,” said a for- to Hawaii and Italy, den - Canada also was lion in imports of computer pro- eign ministry statement. tal bills, theater tickets and found• to be dumping cessors, and the same amount of The ministry added that numerous other non-cam- electrical machines. foreign money could only paign expenses. the product The next biggest victim is be donated through Indi- US Attorney Adam Braver- $700 million in integrated cir- an-origin individuals or man said in a statement that Tariffs amounts cuits, $500m in solar cells, and foundations. Hunter, 41, and his 43-year- to• over 1,000 items $400m in computer memory. India said it “deeply ap- old wife were accused of valued at about $50 Also on the hit list, milking preciates offers from several having “repeatedly dipped machines for dairy cows, in - countries. Kerala state chief into campaign coffers as if billion in trade a year cubators for baby chicks, flight minister Pinarayi Vijayan they were personal bank data recorders, x-ray tubes, bull- called for “high level” talks accounts.” • China has accused dozers and arc lamps as well as with the national govern- “Elected representatives the US of starting the US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (file) motorcycles and mopeds. ment so the UAE money should jealously guard the “largest trade war China so far has retaliated could be accepted. public’s trust, not abuse dollar-for-dollar, hitting agri- their positions for personal 22pc duties, while Turkey will cultural goods and autos in July, gain,” he added. AFP | Washington, United States be charged up to 5pc. with new taxes on US oil and Six US pipe manufacturers more vehicles to come Thurs- Saudi Arabia n the eve of renewing filed the antidumping complaint day. talks to try to defuse the with the Commerce Depart- The most painful perhaps is reportedly calls Uber hires CFO on Ospiralling trade dispute ment in January. KNOW WHAT the tariff on US soybeans since off Aramco IPO with China, the US Commerce Commerce said it will make that chokes off a key export the road to IPO Department hit the country a final ruling in November on market for American farmers, CNBC with import duties of 132 per whether the pipe from China China has who shipped $14 billion of the San Francisco, United cent on metal pipe. and India is dumped into the responded beans to China last year audi Arabia has scrapped States Commerce said China was US market. China has pledged to strike Sits plans to list shares of selling the large diameter weld- However, if the independent dollar-for-dol- back at 650 different US exports its state-owned energy giant ber on Tuesday named ed pipe used in the oil and gas International Trade Commis- lar, putting the including hybrid electric and Aramco on stock exchanges, Ua news chief finan - industry far below the fair price, sion finds that US industry was total value of off road vehicles, dump trucks, Reuters reports. cial officer as the smart - and that dumping harms US in- not harmed from the imports, affected goods asphalt, MRI machines and mo- The initial public offering phone-summoned ride ser- dustry, according to the prelim- the duties will be refunded. at $100 billion torcycles, among other items on was poised to be the largest vice remained on the road inary decision. That decision is due December Thursday. ever and was at the center to a stock market debut next US imports of the pipe from 20. The list also includes beef, of Crown Prince Moham- year. China last year totalled $180 The Commerce Department’s pork, many types of fish, and mad bin Salman’s ambitious Nelson Chai came on million. final ruling on Canada and the dozens of fruits and nuts. plan to overhaul the Saudi board from Chicago-based Although this case is a sepa- others is due in January, with ditional $16 billion in Chinese Harley Davidson, the iconic economy. The Saudis had insurance firm Warranty rate from the series of punitive the ITC due to rule the following products, bringing the total to American hog maker, will bump hoped to attract a $2 trillion Group, where he was chief tariffs that President Donald month. over 1,000 items valued at about up the price of its bikes at least valuation for Aramco, the executive, according to Trump has imposed on thou- $50 billion in trade a year. 20 percent, a store representa- world’s largest oil company. Uber. sands of Chinese goods, it is an- $100 billion in goods China has responded dol- tive in Beijing said. Doubt has been swirling “I’m incredibly excited to other example of the aggressive From iconic Harley Davidson lar-for-dollar on hundreds of around the IPO for months bring on someone as expe- tactics against Beijing to try to motorcycles and American US goods, putting the total value More coming as the kingdom deferred rienced and thoughtful as protect US industry and lower bourbon to machinery and com- of affected goods at $100 billion, The $50 billion in goods now making decisions on key Nelson,” Uber chief exec- the trade deficit. puter processors, the world’s one-seventh of the total annual subject to tariffs is only the parts of the stock market utive Dara Khosrowshahi Canada also was found to be two largest economies have ex- US-China trade. first round. The office of the US debut, including where to said in a release. dumping the product, and will changed punitive tariffs that The tariffs are aimed at Chi- Trade Representative is looking list shares overseas. “He will be a great part- face duties of over 24 per cent, slice through a wide swath of nese goods -- such as aircraft into 25 percent duties on anoth- Now, the kingdom will no ner for me and the entire while India was slapped with key products. parts and computer hard drives er $200 billion in goods, with longer seek to publicly list management team as we a tax of over 50pc, Commerce Starting Thursday at 12:01 am -- that Washington says have hearings underway this week. shares at home or abroad, move towards becoming a said. (0401 GMT), the US will charge benefited from unfair trade Those could take effect as soon several sources told Reu- public company.” Greece and Korea will face 25pc import duties on an ad- practices. as next month. ters. Facebook, Twitter dismantle campaigns tied to Iran, Russia

Washington, United States ed from Iran.” In Moscow, a government content from some of the pages the Middle East and the US, ac- Moscow repeated its denial of spokesman denied any manipu- shut down in the latest move was cording to head of cybersecurity acebook and Twitter un- any effort to manipulate social lation campaign, telling journal- traced back to Iran, while others policy Nathaniel Gleicher. Fveiled fresh crackdowns media firms. There was no im- ists that “we don’t understand were tied to groups previously Among the accounts was one on misinformation campaigns mediate comment from Tehran what the basis is” for the accu- linked to Russian intelligence from “Quest 4 Truth” claiming to from Russia and Iran as analysts on the crackdown. sations. operations. be an independent Iranian me- warned of more efforts to ma- Both social networks said they The actions by Facebook and Zuckerberg said the latest ef- dia organization. It was linked nipulate public debate ahead of were working with law enforce- Twitter come days after Mi - fort involved two separate sets of to Press TV, an English-language the November US elections. ment and stepping up security. crosoft said it seized websites campaigns, including one with news network affiliated with Facebook announced late The Facebook action was linked to Russian intelligence ties to Iran’s state-owned media Iranian state media, Gleicher Tuesday that it removed more prompted by research from cy- that sought to meddle in US po- and another apparently linked said. The first “Liberty Front than 650 pages, groups and ac- bersecurity firm FireEye regard- litical debate. to Russian military intelligence. Press” accounts found were at counts identified as “networks ing a collection of “Liberty Front For Facebook, it was the sec- The accounts, some of them Facebook were created in 2013 of accounts misleading people Press” pages on the social net- Zuckerberg ond time in less than a month on Facebook-owned Instagram, and posted primarily political about what they were doing,” ac- work and other online services. that it acted against manipula- were presented as being inde- content focused on the Middle cording to chief executive Mark “The activity we have uncov- tion, following the shutdown pendent news or civil society East along with Britain, Latin Zuckerberg. ered highlights that multiple a statement. in late July of 32 fake pages and groups but were actually work- America and the US. Separately, Twitter said it actors continue to engage in and “These operations extend well accounts involved in an appar- ing in coordinated efforts, ex- Facebook also removed a set suspended 284 accounts “for experiment with online, social beyond those conducted by Rus- ent coordinated effort to stoke ecutives said in a briefing with of pages and accounts linked engaging in coordinated manip- media-driven influence opera- sia, which has often been the fo- hot-button issues ahead of No- reporters. Content posted by to sources the US government ulation,” adding that “it appears tions as a means of shaping po- cus of research into information vember midterm US elections. accounts targeted Facebook us- previously identified as Russian many of these accounts originat- litical discourse,” FireEye said in operations over recent years.” The social network giant said ers in Britain, Latin America, military services. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 08

Putin says US sanctions ‘counterproductive’ Your phone slowed down? Sochi, Russia

ussian President Hackers might be using it to mine cryptocurrencies, which is now termed as ‘cryptojacking’ RVladimir Putin yes - terday called US sanctions Paris, France | AFP cises more control over apps against Moscow “counter- that can be installed on its productive and senseless” as your smartphone phones, so hackers have target- after Washington warned suddenly slowed down, ted iPhones less. that more “economic pain” Hwarmed up and the bat- But Google recently cleaned was to come. tery drained down for no appar- up its app store, Google Play, KNOW WHAT “Sanctions are actions ent reason? If so, it may have telling developers that it will that are counterproductive been hijacked to mine crypto- no longer accept apps that mine and senseless, especially currencies. cryptocurrencies on its plat- against a country like Rus- This new type of cyberattack Cryptojack- form. sia,” Putin said during a is called “cryptojacking” by se- ing affects most- press conference with his curity experts. ly smartphones ‘Cat and mouse game’ Finnish counterpart Sauli It “consists of entrapping an running Google’s “It is difficult to know which ap- Niinisto. internet server, a personal com- Android. Apple plications to block,” said Pascal Putin added that he puter or a smartphone to install Le Digol, the country manager hoped Washington would malware to mine cryptocurren- exercises more in France for US IT security firm eventually realise “this pol- cies,” said Gerome Billois, an control over WatchGuard, given that “there icy has no future”. expert at the IT service manage- apps that can be are new ones every day.” Putin’s remarks came af- ment company Wavestone. installed on its Moreover, as the miners try to ter a senior US Treasury of- Mining is basically the process phones, so hack- “be as discreet as possible” the ficial, Sigal Mandelker, said of helping verify and process gramme hides a malicious one. platforms in the last 12 months,” ers have target- apps do not stand out immedi- Tuesday that the US can in- transactions in a given virtu- The popularity of games said David Emm, a security re- ted iPhones less ately, he added. flict “much more economic al currency. In exchange min- makes them attractive for hack- searcher at Kaspersky Lab, a There are steps to take to pro- pain... and will not hesitate ers are now and then reward- ers. leading supplier of computer tect one’s phone. to do so” if Russia does not ed with some of the currency “Recently, we have discovered security and anti-virus software. Besides installing an antivirus cease what she called “ma- themselves. that a version of the popular “On mobiles the processing programme, it is important “to lign activity”. Legitimate mining operations game Bug Smasher, installed power available to criminals is update your Android phone” The US government has link thousands of processors from Google Play between one less,” but “there is a lot more of to the latest version of the op- sanctioned Russian entities together to increase the com- and five million times, has been these devices, and therefore tak- At worst, it can damage the erating system available to it, over the past several years puting power available to earn secretly mining the cryptocur- ing in total, they offer a greater phone. said online fraud expert Laurent for meddling in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies. rency monero on users’ devices,” potential,” he added. “On Android devices, the Petroque at F5 Networks. attempting to influence US Mining bitcoin, ethereum, said researchers at IT security computational load can even He also noted that “people elections, playing a role in a monero and other cryptocur- firm ESET. Google cleans house lead to ‘bloating’ of the bat - who decide to download apps nerve agent attack in Brit- rencies may be very profitable, The phenomenon is apparent- But for smartphone owners, tery and thus to physical damage from non-official sources are ain and violating United but it does require considerable ly growing. the mining is at best a nuisance, to, or destruction of, the device,” at more risk of inadvertantly Nations sanctions on North investments and generates huge “More and more mobile ap- slowing down the operation of said ESET. downloading a malicious app”. Korea. electricity bills. plications hiding Trojan horses the phone and making it warm However, “users are generally Defending against cyberat- Russian officials maintain But hackers have found a associated to a cryptocurrency to the touch as the processor unaware” they have been cryp- tacks of all kinds is “a game of that the country’s econo- cheaper option: surreptitious- min- ing programme struggles to unlock cryptocur- tojacked, said Emm. cat and mouse”, said Le Digol my has not felt any major ly exploiting the processors in have appeared rency and accomplish other Cryptojacking affects most- at WatchGuard. impact from the punitive smartphones. on the task. ly smartphones running “You need to constantly adapt measures. To lure victims, hackers turn Google’s Android op- to the evolution of threats.” to the digital world’s equivalent erating system. In this case he said “the of the Trojan horse subterfuge of Apple exer- mouse made a large leap”, said Greek mythology: inside an Le Digol, adding cryptojacking Ethiopian Airlines innocuous-looking could evolve to other forms in app or pro - the future to include teams up with all types of connected African carriers objects.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

thiopian Airlines is Eteaming up with four African airlines and has inked a deal to set up a fifth, the company’s chief execu- tive told AFP, as it continues its expansion on the con- tinent. Insurers give Nepal ultimatum to end rescue fraud The group’s CEO Tewol- de Gebremariam told AFP AFP | Kathmandu, Nepal Tuesday that his company has finalised deals giving it nternational insurance com- a 49 percent stake in the na- Ipanies have set a September tional airlines of Guinea -- 1 deadline for Nepal to clamp which recently relaunched down on fraudulent helicop- KNOW WHAT after 15 years on the ground ter rescues of tourists or they -- and Chad -- whose airline will stop giving cover, industry was grounded in 2012 over sources say. serious safety concerns. An AFP investigation earlier The fraud became so It has also finalised a deal this year revealed a lucrative acute that Nepal’s to take a 45 percent stake insurance racket around pres- government, which in Zambia Airways, which suring hikers in the Himalayas relies heavily on tour- went under in the nineties, into unnecessary rescues. ism, launched a probe and taken over the manage- Multiple tourists are crammed ment of Equatorial Guinea’s into a single chopper, but each in June airline which has also bat- insurance company gets billed tled safety concerns. for the flight. The trekking oper- tals, also uncovered evidence of Ethiopian Airlines has ators, lodge owners, helicopter guides putting baking soda -- a also formed a new airline companies, and even hospitals An unidentified injured person prepares to board a helicopter at Mong La village near Namche Bazar on the route to reach laxative -- in food to give tourists in Mozambique with full pocket the extra cash. Everest Base Camp diarrhoea and then pressuring ownership. The fraud became so acute them to be evacuated by heli- “Guinea Airlines is pre- that Nepal’s government, which copter. paring to start flights to relies heavily on tourism, deadline and said: “They are their insurance, while others into business permits after it “We’ve heard of cases where neighbouring and regional launched a probe in June in a essentially trying to reduce their are being scared into rescues for emerged that some trekking out- tourists have been made de - countries soon, Chad Air- bid to keep insurers from pulling massive losses from the past two minor illnesses. fits, charter companies and hel- liberately ill,” Prakash Sharma lines will start work on Oc- out altogether. years.”The helicopter scam has “It was a joke among trekkers icopter owners were operating Dhakal, the official who led the tober 1, Mozambique Air- AFP has since learned an al- become such a money-maker about how easy it was to get a with forged documents. probe, told AFP. lines will start operations liance of insurers from Britain, that some budget tour operators heli down,” a Dutch tourist in The tourism ministry probe “In our investigation, we’ve by the end of the year and Australia and New Zealand have are luring customers by sell - the Everest region told AFP. launched in June found there seen a profit margin of up to at the request of Equa - warned they will stop providing ing treks at below cost price -- had been more than 1,300 hel- 63 per cent by some compa - torial Guinea President cover unless concrete action is knowing they can make enough ‘Deliberately ill’ icopter rescues in the first five nies... and hospitals have issued Teodoro Obiang, ET has taken. profit on kickbacks when the Insurers have demanded all months of the year, costing in- bills of up to six million rupees taken over complete man- Danny Kaine of Traveller As- tourists are evacuated. helicopter rescues are pre-ap- surers over $6.5 million. ($53,700),” Dhakal added. agement of the country’s sist, a UK-based company that In some cases, trekkers them- proved and capped at $4,000 The investigation, covering As a result of the probe, he national air carrier,” said represents international in- selves are in on the scam, opting per flight. 36 trekking companies, 10 heli- said, action was being proposed Gebremariam. surers in Nepal, confirmed the for a quick ride home billed to They also want an inquiry copter companies and six hospi- against 15 companies. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 09

Russia will probably lower forecast Sochi, Russia Markets wobble ussia’s economy minis- Rtry will probably lower its forecast for 2018 growth to 1.8 per cent from the pre- viously expected 1.9pc, the minister Maxim Oreshkin said yesterday before trade talks Oreshkin said the rouble currency would be slight- ly weaker and capital out- Wall Street is set to reach a new landmark on the longevity of the rising market that started in 2009 flow stronger in the next 12 months than previously Key figures around 1530 GMT expected due to new U.S. In Europe, both sanctions against Russia and New York - Dow Jones:  0.02 percent at 25,816.81 points London• and Paris the situation in emerging London - FTSE 100:  0.1pc at 7,574.24 (close) markets. closed higher The ministry will raise Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.01 percent at 12,385.70 (close) its inflation forecast due to Investors were Paris - CAC 40:  0.2pc at 5,420.61 (close) a poor grain crop and the focused• Trump’s EURO STOXX 50:  0.3pc at 3,421.79 rouble weakening, he added. legal troubles Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  0.6pc at 22,362.55 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  0.6pc at 27,927.58 (close) • Shares in BMW, Shanghai - Composite:  0.7pc at 2,714.61 (close) Mexico says deal Daimler and Euro/dollar:  $1.1597 from $1.1569 at 2100 GMT with US on NAFTA Volkswagen slid Pound/dollar:  $1.2904 from $1.2895 soon Dollar/yen:  110.57 yen from 110.27 yen London, United Kingdom Washington Traders work on the floor at the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the tock markets wobbled New York Stock Exchange greement between and the dollar was mixed Trump in legal jeopardy and The pound was one of the best AMexico and the United Sagainst main rivals yes - raises the prospect that Cohen is performers against the green- States on outstanding bilat- terday awaiting the start of key Frankfurt ended essentially flat peak. That makes it the longest about to open up to lawyers for back, breaking above $1.29 for eral issues in renegotiating trade talks between China and after having spent most of the “bull market”. the Russia investigation. the first time in almost two the North American Free the United States. day in the red. On Wall Street, Investors were also focused Also Tuesday, Trump’s one- weeks after top European Un- Trade Agreement (NAFTA) While not expecting a major the Dow was lower while both on US President Donald Trump’s time campaign chairman Paul ion negotiator Michel Barnier could be just a few hours deal when officials from Beijing the S&P 500 and tech-heavy deepening legal troubles after Manafort was convicted on said officials would now work away, Mexican officials said and Washington meet, inves- Nasdaq Composite were higher his long-time personal lawyer eight counts, including bank non-stop on Brexit talks. on Wednesday. tors are hopeful they can start in late morning trading. Michael Cohen pleaded guilty fraud and tax fraud. Over in Frankfurt, shares in “We hope that we’ll have to find a way out of the months- After the S&P 500 set a new on Tuesday to several charges, However, Richard Harris, German auto parts giant Conti- a solution in the next couple long row that has seen tariffs record high on Tuesday, Wall including illegally using cam- chief executive officer at Port nental dropped more than 13pc of hours, or the next couple imposed on billions of dollars of Street is set to reach Wednesday paign contributions to pay off a Shelter Investment Manage- Wednesday after the group said of days,” Mexican Economy goods and stock markets tumble. a new landmark on the longevity porn star and a Playboy model ment, said he thought Trump annual profits would be slashed Minister Ildefonso Guajar- “Stock markets are mixed as of the rising market that started ahead of the 2016 election. would ride out the storm. by falling sales and higher costs. do told reporters before trade talks still dominate the in 2009 just after the global fi- Cohen also said he had done On currency markets mean- Shares in BMW, Daimler entering the offices of U.S. headlines,” said market analyst nancial crisis. so “at the direction of a can - while, the dollar continued to and Volkswagen also slid after Trade Representative Rob- David Madden at CMC Markets The S&P 500 will mark 3,453 didate for federal office” and stutter after Trump’s negative Trump repeated a threat to im- ert Lighthizer for NAFTA UK. In Europe, both London straight days without suffering with the aim of influencing the remarks about the Federal Re- pose a 25pc tariff on cars im - talks. and Paris closed higher, while a drop of 20 per cent from its election. The claim could put serve’s interest rate rises. ported into the US from the EU. The Mexican peso rose against the dollar after his comments. A spokesperson for Ligh- thizer’s office said there was Credit Suisse freezes $5 no deal yet and that “major Crude oil price tops $73 issues” were still outstand- billion of Russian money ing on NAFTA. Reuters | London President Donald Trump’s com- Reuters | Zurich underscores a widespread fear il traded above $73 a barrel ment that he was “not thrilled” among banks of reprisals from Oyesterday as an industry re- by the Federal Reserve’s inter- ne of Switzerland’s largest Washington for working with Fire breaks out port showing a drop in US crude est rate increases. Obanks, Credit Suisse, has targeted Russian individuals inventories and US sanctions on Brent crude, the internation- frozen roughly 5 billion Swiss and entities. at Essar Oil UK’s OPEC producer Iran pointed to al benchmark, rose 71 cents to francs ($5 billion) of mon - For Russia’s elite, such steps Stanlow refinery tighter supplies. $73.34 $73.34 a barrel by 0853 GMT. US ey linked to Russia to avoid could close off an important The American Petroleum In- a barrel was the price of crude gained 55 cents to $66.39. falling foul of US sanctions, avenue for finance as well as a London stitute reported US crude stocks Brent crude by 0853 GMT. Oil also found support from a according to its accounts, fur- safe haven for billions of rubles fell last week by 5.2 million bar- weak dollar, which has slipped ther increasing pressure on of their wealth. ire engines were sent to rels, more than three times the this week. The prospect of a Moscow. “Credit Suisse works with FEssar Oil UK’s 200,000 drop analysts expected. The drop in oil exports from Iran, The move by Credit Suisse, international regulators wher- barrel per day oil refinery government’s official figures the third-largest producer in which owned aircraft surren- ever it does business to ensure in northwest England on are due at 1430 GMT. crude gained 55 cents to $66.39. the Organization of the Petro- dered by Russian tycoon Oleg compliance with sanctions, in- Wednesday after smoke was Brent crude, the internation- Oil also found support from a leum Exporting Countries, in Deripaska and had lent money cluding compliance with sanc- spotted, although the scale al benchmark, rose 71 cents to weak dollar, which has slipped response to new US sanctions to Russian oligarch Viktor Vek- tions involving Russia,” said a of the fire was unclear, a lo- $73.34 a barrel by 0853 GMT. US this week in response to US is also supporting the market. selberg before the sanctions, spokeswoman for the bank. cal fire service spokeswom- an said. “There was a report of a large plume of black smoke. We have several pumps at the scene,” a spokeswoman Sri Lanka’s airline in new hunt for buyer for the Cheshire fire service said. In a statement, the ser- Colombo, Sri Lanka rier failed when San Francis- and give their seats to Rajapak- vice said engines from five co-based private equity firm TPG se’s family. locations were on the scene. ri Lanka’s national carrier withdrew its bid for a 49 percent Rajapakse removed the Emir- She added there had been Swill launch a new search for stake in Sri Lankan. ates-appointed CEO of Sri Lan- no reports of casualties. Es- an equity partner after the IMF The International Monetary kan and made his brother-in- sar was not immediately warned the loss-making air- Fund (IMF), which bailed out the law Nishantha Wickremasinghe available for comment. line was dragging the country’s government with a $1.5-billion head of the company. Last September, Essar economy down, officials said loan in June 2016, warned two In 2016, Sri Lankan cancelled Oil UK said it expected a Wednesday. months ago that restructuring an order made under the pre- $250-million upgrade of the The government will call for Sri Lankan airlines was essential vious government to lease four refinery to improve its basic fresh expressions of interest to sustain economic growth. new Airbus A350-900 long-haul profit margin by $1 a barrel next month to inject new capi- The flag carrier has debts and jets after paying a penalty of $115 as it will be able to process tal into and manage Sri Lankan, losses of over $2 billion. million to leasing giant AerCap. a greater variety of cheaper back in the doldrums after a po- The airline was profitable be- A separate order for four Air- crude oils and raise output. tential US investor pulled out in fore Mahinda Rajapakse, when bus A350-900 planes is to be Essar Oil UK, owned by May last year. he was president, cancelled a renegotiated, government offi- the Indian billionaire Ruia “We hope a deal can be con- management agreement with cials said. Rajapakse ordered all brothers’ Essar Group, cluded in the first quarter of Emirates in 2008 following a eight planes as part of a $2.3-bil- bought the refinery near next year,” a treasury official personal dispute. lion programme for the airline, Ellesmere Port from Shell said. The carrier had refused to which is now the subject of a in 2011. Around 900 people Attempts to privatise the car- Representative picture bump fare-paying passengers criminal investigation. work at the refinery. THE STRENGTH OF BRAND QUOTE LOYALTY BEGINS WITH HOW OF THE YOUR PRODUCT MAKES DAY PEOPLE FEEL. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 JAY SAMIT

him if he really thought that au- thorities there gave a damn about the world’s good graces. “What else can I do?” he asked. “I don’t have any troops.” He didn’t only Kofi mean that the United Nations has JAMES TRAUB no army to enforce its mandate, but that, because the Security n the summer of 2004, I Council was divided on this as traveled to Sudan with Kofi on almost every other morally IAnnan, the secretary-gener- urgent issue in the world, he had al of the United Nations. Annan, no mandate. Annan’s who died on Aug. 18 at age 80, That was Kofi Annan, in all that was hoping to put an end to the he could and could not be. He was genocidal violence against the a moral witness with a unique ca- people of Darfur. I watched An- pacity to force the world’s atten- nan sit quietly in a blazing hot tion on the unspeakable, in part by shed while a local government going to places like Darfur in the official blamed the violence on company of reporters like me. The tragic the Darfuris themselves, hand- pull of Annan’s moral charisma ing the secretary-general a list ensured a large and global journal- of alleged rebel atrocities and istic entourage. At the same time, complaining bitterly about the Annan was a consummate diplo- role of the United Nations in mat and unfailing gentleman who taking their side. Only when perpetually disappointed the wish idealism he had finished did Annan gen- for melodramatic confrontation tly ask, “What about the jan - with evil; he smoked cigars with jaweed?” — the camel-borne Saddam Hussein after reaching a thugs whom he pointed out the deal with him to restore nuclear He believed in the vision of the United government had unleashed on inspectors in 1998 — not because peaceful villagers. That, anoth- he felt comfortable in the man’s Nations but understood that it might er official explained, was rebel presence, but because Hussein propaganda. Then the verbal wanted to smoke cigars. And, final- never achieve it assault resumed. ly, Annan was a shuttlecock batted At the end of the trip, fly - back and forth by the great powers, ing back to New York, Annan too widely admired to be disposed Nations does, it will be judged in al violence in Rwanda and Bos - told me he felt he had moved of and too dangerous to be allowed the world’s capitals by the great nia will be laid in part at Annan’s the needle by telling the gov- to operate with impunity. issues of war and peace debated doorstep, for at the time he served ernment there that he could The American diplomat Rich- in the Security Council. It is right, as head of peacekeeping, the job regain the world’s good graces ard Holbrooke used to say that, for therefore, that its failure to act he held before becoming secre - by ending the violence. I asked all the myriad things the United effectively in the face of genocid- tary-general. Annan had so fully CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Donald Trump now takes aim at Clapper Rehabilitation not an easy task ‘Maybe Clapper is being nice to me so he doesn’t lose his security clearance’

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S President Donald Trump stayed the course of his Uconflict with professional spies and strategists of the US on Tuesday as debate continued on his decision last week to revoke the security clearance of former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan. While a large segment of for- mer officials of America’s security agencies hit back at the President for his move against Mr Brennan, Mr Trump got some unexpected support too. Mr Trump took potshots at former Director of National In- telligence James Clapper who had supported Mr. Brennan last week before disapproving of his outbursts later. “Even James Clapper has admonished John Brennan for having gone totally off the rails. Maybe Clapper is being nice to he unprecedented rains and from across India and other in terms of creating such a fund me so he doesn’t lose his secu- Tconsequent flooding across parts of the world, we also need by tapping resources from the rity clearance for lying to Con- Kerala have created a crisis that to think of the future. If extreme corporate sector, voluntary or- gress!” sonous”, while Mr. Clapper had sue”. “John and his rhetoric have is well-known by now. Now events are to be the new norm, ganisations and wealthy mem- Both Mr Clapper and Mr called the US President an intelli- become an issue in and of itself,” comes stage two — the very there is need for a permanent bers of society. Its utilisation Brennan have been critical of gence “asset” of the Russian Pres- Mr Clapper said on CNN’s ‘State complex task of rehabilitation monetary fund of a very sub- and maintenance of accounts Mr. Trump and particularly his ident. The President is reviewing of the Union’. “John is subtle like of those affected, helping them stantial amount which can take should be done by a committee Russia policy. Mr. Brennan had clearances of other critics also. a freight train and he’s gonna say re-equip their households and care of the financial needs of of eminent personalities. described Mr. Trump’s press con- Mr Clapper said on Sunday what’s on his mind.” restoring important documen- people. Therefore, social and ference with Russian President that he thought Mr. Brennan’s Mr Clapper had apologised to tation. While aid is pouring in political leaders should think Rajesh Kuchal Vladimir Putin in July as “trea- rhetoric was becoming an “is - Congress in 2013, admitting to

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him if he really thought that au- Surely the greatest tribute to that the Security Council would thorities there gave a damn about Annan’s legacy would be to adjudicate those decisions. The the world’s good graces. “What act in such a way as to make General Assembly adopted R2P, as else can I do?” he asked. “I don’t it is known, in 2005. The world’s the United Nations the kind TOP have any troops.” He didn’t only of force that he, and so many failure to act in Syria reminds us Kofi mean that the United Nations has of us, wish that it were. that norms mean nothing without JAMES TRAUB no army to enforce its mandate, the political will to enforce them. but that, because the Security The secretary-general, indeed, TWEETS4 n the summer of 2004, I Council was divided on this as has no troops; the United Nations traveled to Sudan with Kofi on almost every other morally can matter only if the great pow- IAnnan, the secretary-gener- urgent issue in the world, he had ers wish it to matter. And right al of the United Nations. Annan, no mandate. now, they don’t. The United States Annan’s who died on Aug. 18 at age 80, That was Kofi Annan, in all that treats the United Nations — and 01 was hoping to put an end to the he could and could not be. He was virtually all multilateral bodies genocidal violence against the a moral witness with a unique ca- — with contempt, while Russia people of Darfur. I watched An- pacity to force the world’s atten- uses its place on the Security nan sit quietly in a blazing hot tion on the unspeakable, in part by Council to block action against shed while a local government going to places like Darfur in the allies like Syria. China’s global official blamed the violence on company of reporters like me. The him while I was writing a book aspirations have led it to partly fill tragic the Darfuris themselves, hand- pull of Annan’s moral charisma about the United Nations during that vacuum, but China regards ing the secretary-general a list ensured a large and global journal- Annan’s tenure titled “The Best the United Nations as a club of spoke to the Indian of alleged rebel atrocities and istic entourage. At the same time, Intentions,” I never came to feel states, not a force to protect indi- IPrime Minister about complaining bitterly about the Annan was a consummate diplo- that his sense of guilt was per - viduals, including from their own the devastation caused by role of the United Nations in mat and unfailing gentleman who sonal. Yet he had a compensating government. Franklin Roosevelt’s the floods in Kerala. My taking their side. Only when perpetually disappointed the wish sense of institutional responsibil- vision of a world governed by in- sincere condolences to idealism he had finished did Annan gen- for melodramatic confrontation ity: Annan’s profound belief in the ternational law backed by a con- the families of the victims. tly ask, “What about the jan - with evil; he smoked cigars with United Nations — and his certain- cert of powerful states has all but We stand with the Indi- jaweed?” — the camel-borne Saddam Hussein after reaching a ty that the world would be a better dissolved; the world seems to be an people. Our relief and thugs whom he pointed out the deal with him to restore nuclear place the stronger it was — led reverting to the kind of unstable charitable institutions are He believed in the vision of the United government had unleashed on inspectors in 1998 — not because him to respond to these calamities great-power order that obtained helping with relief efforts. peaceful villagers. That, anoth- he felt comfortable in the man’s with searing reports on the body’s in the period before World War I. @MohamedBinZayed Nations but understood that it might er official explained, was rebel presence, but because Hussein failures, and with serious reforms Surely the greatest tribute to never achieve it propaganda. Then the verbal wanted to smoke cigars. And, final- during his time as secretary-gen- Annan’s legacy would be to act in assault resumed. ly, Annan was a shuttlecock batted eral. In the aftermath of yet more such a way as to make the United 02 At the end of the trip, fly - back and forth by the great powers, genocidal violence, in Kosovo, Nations the kind of force that he, ing back to New York, Annan too widely admired to be disposed Nations does, it will be judged in al violence in Rwanda and Bos - internalised the United Nations’ when a supreme crisis demanded Annan called on the United Na- and so many of us, wish that it told me he felt he had moved of and too dangerous to be allowed the world’s capitals by the great nia will be laid in part at Annan’s precepts, both its respect for the he do so. tions to embrace the norm known were. Maybe that day will come the needle by telling the gov- to operate with impunity. issues of war and peace debated doorstep, for at the time he served sovereignty of each member and Annan recognized this failure, as “the responsibility to protect,” — but not any time soon. ernment there that he could The American diplomat Rich- in the Security Council. It is right, as head of peacekeeping, the job the obligation to remain neutral but he had a way of operating which dictates that states have an regain the world’s good graces ard Holbrooke used to say that, for therefore, that its failure to act he held before becoming secre - between contending parties, that at a remove from himself. In the obligation to prevent atrocities (James Traub is a columnist with The New York Times) by ending the violence. I asked all the myriad things the United effectively in the face of genocid- tary-general. Annan had so fully he could not break free of them course of many discussions with both at home and abroad — and o bylines on the NYT Nhomepage?!? I usu- ally decide whether I will click the link because of the byline. Do the edi- CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE tors think these articles write themselves? One less reason to ever visit a Donald Trump now takes aim at Clapper homepage.... Rehabilitation not an easy task @GlennKesslerWP ‘Maybe Clapper is being nice to me so he doesn’t lose his security clearance’ 03

Mr Clapper had apologised to Congress in 2013, admitting to “erroneous” testimony about US surveillance programmes. The House hings that will get Timmigrant recruits V K GEORGE Intelligence Committee had labeled as national secu- accused him of providing rity threats: having too S President Donald Trump “inconsistent testimony”. much money or too lit- stayed the course of his tle, not laughing at jokes, Uconflict with professional calling foreign relatives, spies and strategists of the US on and as I reported earlier, Tuesday as debate continued on medical diagnoses from his decision last week to revoke non medical profession- the security clearance of former als Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) @AlexHortonTX Director John Brennan. While a large segment of for- mer officials of America’s security certainly isn’t because of the good 04 agencies hit back at the President job he did! He is a political ‘hack’.“ for his move against Mr Brennan, Mr. Brennan had accused the Mr Trump got some unexpected President of collusion with Rus- support too. sia in a New York Times article Mr Trump took potshots at last week, riling Senate Intel- former Director of National In- ligence Committee Chairman telligence James Clapper who Richard Burr, a Republican critic felt a pressing need had supported Mr. Brennan last of Mr Trump and Russia usual- “Ito go to the flooded week before disapproving of his ly. “Director Brennan’s recent areas & help in any way outbursts later. statements purport to know as I could, even if it meant “Even James Clapper has fact that the Trump campaign simply providing emo- admonished John Brennan for colluded with a foreign power. If tional support,to listen having gone totally off the rails. his statement is based on intelli- to the victims’ stories or Maybe Clapper is being nice to gence he has seen since leaving simply to be there to hold he unprecedented rains and from across India and other in terms of creating such a fund me so he doesn’t lose his secu- office, it constitutes an intelli- their hands” #fatimaal- Tconsequent flooding across parts of the world, we also need by tapping resources from the rity clearance for lying to Con- gence breach. If he has some mansoori Kerala have created a crisis that to think of the future. If extreme corporate sector, voluntary or- gress!” sonous”, while Mr. Clapper had sue”. “John and his rhetoric have “erroneous” testimony about US cies, and the Departments of State CIA Director in our country’s his- Witch Hunt.” other personal knowledge of or @mansoori_fatima is well-known by now. Now events are to be the new norm, ganisations and wealthy mem- Both Mr Clapper and Mr called the US President an intelli- become an issue in and of itself,” surveillance programmes. The and Defense against Mr Trump’s tory, brings a lawsuit,” the Presi- In another tweet, Mr Trump evidence of collusion, it should comes stage two — the very there is need for a permanent bers of society. Its utilisation Brennan have been critical of gence “asset” of the Russian Pres- Mr Clapper said on CNN’s ‘State House Intelligence Committee decision. These officials have said dent said in response on Monday. wrote: “Everybody wants to be disclosed to the special coun- complex task of rehabilitation monetary fund of a very sub- and maintenance of accounts Mr. Trump and particularly his ident. The President is reviewing of the Union’. “John is subtle like had accused him of providing the President’s action was against “It will then be very easy to get all keep their Security Clearance, sel, not The New York Times,” Disclaimer: (Views expressed of those affected, helping them stantial amount which can take should be done by a committee Russia policy. Mr. Brennan had clearances of other critics also. a freight train and he’s gonna say “inconsistent testimony”. Mr freedom of expression. of his records, texts, emails and it’s worth great prestige and big Mr Burr said. by columnists are personal and re-equip their households and care of the financial needs of of eminent personalities. described Mr. Trump’s press con- Mr Clapper said on Sunday what’s on his mind.” Clapper was among the signato- Mr Brennan has threatened to documents to show not only the dollars, even board seats, and that need not necessarily reflect our restoring important documen- people. Therefore, social and ference with Russian President that he thought Mr. Brennan’s Mr Clapper had apologised to ries to a statement by nearly 200 bring a lawsuit against Mr Trump. poor job he did, but how he was is why certain people are coming (V K George is a writer and leading editorial stances) columnist with many newspapers) tation. While aid is pouring in political leaders should think Rajesh Kuchal Vladimir Putin in July as “trea- rhetoric was becoming an “is - Congress in 2013, admitting to former officials of security agen- “I hope John Brennan, the worst involved with the Mueller Rigged forward to protect Brennan. It

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British man missing Man arrested over FB in Portugal Trump in trouble Lisbon, Portugal post depicting Nepal escuers are searching Two Trump lieutenants found guilty, president implicated Rfor a British man who PM as monkey fell from an inflatable ba- nana boat into a lake in Por- AFP | Kathmandu, Nepal body. Sigdel could face up to tugal. Cohen indicated five years in jail and a 100,000 The 29-year-old, named • man in Nepal was arrest- rupee ($900) fine if found by British media as Rich- he had paid sums of Aed for sharing a doctored guilty under a provision in the ard Chapelow, was reported $130,000 and $150,000 image on Facebook showing Electronic Transactions Act. missing on Monday, accord- each to two women Prime Minister KP Sharma The arrest comes days af- ing to local authorities. who claimed they had Oli’s head superimposed on ter Nepal introduced a new Four holidaymakers rid- a monkey’s body, police said criminal code that includes ing the inflatable banana affairs with Trump yesterday. draconian laws that activists boat fell into the Santa Clara Homnath Sigdel, 44, was have warned could be used dam, a popular spot for wa- AFP | New York, United States taken into custody on Tuesday to silence critics of the gov- tersports near the Algarve for “sharing indecent photos ernment. The Communist-led in southern Portugal. onald Trump stood ac- that targeted the prime minis- government headed by Oli has Three managed to climb cused of conspiring to ter”, senior police officer Nar- shown increasing intolerance back aboard, fire chief Dcommit campaign fi- endra Prasad Uprety told AFP. of dissent since it took power Mario Batista told news nance fraud and two of his clos- The offending image ap - at the beginning of the year. agency Lusa, but one man est aides faced jail time Tues- peared on a Facebook group In June it became embroiled disappeared. day, after court proceedings US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Yeager Airport earlier this month and has in a standoff with a popular in Charleston, West Virginia delivered a legal and political been shared more than 2,500 activist doctor who was on one-two punch to his embattled times. Police said Sigdel had hunger strike to protest against presidency. his promise... to put his family also posted a second photo of political interference in the Sri Lanka to In a drama that played out and country first and tell the Oli’s head on a naked human medical sector. simultaneously across two US truth about Donald Trump,” end execution cities, a court found one former said Davis. aide guilty of eight charges -- “Today, he stood up and tes- moratorium soon and the other pleaded guilty to KNOW WHAT tified under oath that Donald another eight -- stemming from Trump directed him to commit Venezuela hit by 7.3 Colombo, Sri Lanka the federal investigation into a crime by making payments to the 2016 presidential election. two women for the principal magnitude earthquake ri Lanka will soon re- In New York, Trump’s long- While it is US legal purpose of influencing an elec- Ssume executions after time fixer, the attorney Michael tradition that the tion,” the lawyer continued. Caracas, Venezuela a 42-year moratorium but Cohen, admitted to charges that president cannot be will send home five Paki- included making illegal cam- tried, the allegation, Nearer home enezuela was rocked by a stanis sentenced to death paign contributions. if proven, will only While the Cohen drama was V7.3-magnitude earthquake for drug smuggling for exe- Cohen detailed how he made increase calls for his unfolding in New York, a jury near its northeastern coast cution in their home coun- pre-election hush payments to in Virginia found Trump’s Tuesday, the US Geological try, President Maithripala porn star Stormy Daniels and impeachment as con- one-time campaign chairman, Survey said, causing buildings Sirisena said Wednesday. Playboy model Karen McDou- gressional elections Paul Manafort, guilty on eight to sway and people to run into The five are among 18 gal. Both claim to have had af- in November come counts, including bank fraud, the street in panic but there people, including a wom- fairs with Trump. nearer. tax fraud and failure to declare were no reports of fatalities or an, on death row for drug But in a sensational twist, Co- foreign bank accounts. injuries. A girl with her cat and a woman offences whose execution hen also pointed to the pres- it raised the prospect that a Trump expressed regret, call- The tremor was an added wait in the streets after evacuating will go ahead, according to ident -- or “individual 1” as a once-trusted lieutenant is ready ing Manafort “a good man.” headache for a country whose buildings in Caracas Sirisena. He did not give a co-conspirator -- alleging that to spill secrets, gathered over “I feel very sad about that,” economy is unraveling amid date for the first hanging. he acted “in coordination and at decades, in exchange for a re- Trump told reporters as he ar- hyperinflation and widespread meters (250 miles) away in “I am determined to carry the direction of a candidate for duced sentence. rived in West Virginia for a ral- grassroots anger with the left- the capital Caracas, notably out the death penalty for federal office” in making those In a statement to US media, ly, claiming the conviction was ist government. in tall buildings. Many were serious drug offenders and payments. Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani part of a “witch hunt” after the Jose Nevada, 35, from the evacuated for fears of after- I will start with a list (of 18) “I participated in this con- said, “there is no allegation of 2016 election. eastern Delta Amacuro state, shocks or lasting structural given to me by the prisons,” duct with the purpose of in - any wrongdoing against the “It’s a very sad thing that hap- said the tremor was very damage. he told a public meeting in fluencing the election,” a vis- President in the government’s pened, this has nothing to do strong there. People gathered in streets, the north of the country. ibly crestfallen Cohen told charges against Mr. Cohen.” with Russian collusion.” “People ran out into the plazas and parks -- any place to Sirisena said he would the judge, his voice trembling Cohen’s lawyer Lanny Da- Trump also sought to dis - streets, many stayed there and get away from buildings -- and hold talks with talks with at times as he addressed the vis explained his client’s about tance himself from Manafort in some places the lights went hugged each other. They tried Pakistan’s new Prime Min- packed courtroom. face after years spent vowing to -- who was instrumental in the out,” he told AFP by telephone. desperately to make calls with ister Imran Khan on re - That admission put Trump “take a bullet” for Trump. 72-year-old securing the 2016 The tremor was felt for sev- cell phones but service was patriating the condemned himself in legal jeopardy. And “This is Michael fulfilling Republican nomination. eral seconds some 400 kilo- disrupted for a while. Pakistanis and having them executed there.

German police Fake news adds to India’s flood torment arrest Russian over AFP | Kochi, India man, quoting a supposed friend bomb plot in the office of Prime Minister ristiano Ronaldo has not Narendra Modi, says that with- Berlin, Germany Cdonated $11 million to the in three hours the surrounding Kerala flood disaster fund and area will be inundated. erman police comman- there are no cracks in a key dam, “I wish to inform all that the KNOW WHAT Gdos yesterday arrested a but India’s fake news machine state government will now take Russian suspected Islamist has been working overtime to very strict action against such militant accused of having fuel confusion and fear. people,” Vijayan said. Kerala Chief Minis- plotted an explosives attack The Kerala state government The Indian Army in turn de- in the country. and India’s military have issued bunked a fake video where a ter Pinarayi Vijaran Identified only as 31-year- rare warnings about viral social man in military fatigues is seen issued a Twitter old Magomed-Ali C., he was media messages as they confront talking about the relief opera- warning after a vi- allegedly an accomplice of the aftermath of floods which tions and slamming the Kerala ral fake video said Clement Baur, who was ar- have killed some 420 people. chief minister. there were cracks rested in Marseilles shortly The deluge of false news, vid- “Every effort (being made) by in the Mullaperiyar before the 2017 French elec- eos and claims also comes as all and Indian army to overcome dam in Kerala’s tions accused of plotting an the Indian government steps Residents collect food and water from a truck distributing relief materials to this terrifying human tragedy,” it imminent attack. up pressure on Facebook, those stranded by floods in Pandanad in Alappuzha District in the south Indian said, urging people to inform au- Idukki district The Russian man “is sus- WhatsApp and other platforms state of Kerala thorities about suspicious news. pected of having plotted, to act against fake news, blamed Joke news peddled by parody describes itself as a satirical together with Clement B., for inciting more than 20 lynch- after a catastrophe that makes donation to criticise the federal accounts on Twitter have also portal. detained in France, a seri- ings in the past two months. international headlines. government’s response to the caused distress. In yet another instance, an ous act of violence against Some postings have been rel- But Indian fact-checking crisis. The central government “Man refuses to accept a image of a flooded car park at a the state,” German federal atively harmless. Portuguese websites like Boomlive.in have has pledged almost $100 million saffron life jacket, dies as a Renault dealership in the main prosecutors said in a state- football superstar Ronaldo is highlighted how many people in aid so far. result,” read a headline on city of Kochi turned out to be an ment. often linked to big donations are using Ronaldo’s supposed In the clip an unidentified a story by Fault News which old photo. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 13

LA to pay $2 million for police killing of homeless man For one last time… Los Angeles, United States he city of Los Angeles Twill pay almost $2 mil- North and South Koreans prepare to part for last time in their lives lion to the family of a home- less man who was fatally Seoul, South Korea relatives’ names and photos, ac- shot by police in 2015 in a cording to South Korean pool video-taped incident that lderly North and South reports. went viral. Korean family members As South Korean Lee Soo- The Los Angeles City Eallowed to meet for the Nam, 77, sat with his eldest Council in a 12-2 vote on first time in nearly seven dec- brother he abruptly asked his Tuesday approved the $1.95 ades prepared to bid each oth- Northern nephew to write down settlement that had been er farewell Wednesday, in all all his siblings’ and children’s reached in May. probability for the last time in names. Charly “Africa” Keunang, their lives. “I asked for their names to re- 43, a native of Cameroon Millions of people were swept member them while I’m alive,” with a history of mental apart by the 1950-53 Korean Lee said. illness, was shot five times War, which left the peninsula “Words fail to describe how I by police outside his tent on split by the impenetrable De- am feeling right now,” he went a sidewalk in LA’s Skid Row militarized Zone (DMZ) and on. “When can we meet again? homeless district. separated brothers and sisters, No one knows. It’s so sad. I wish Footage of the March 1, parents and children and hus- we were younger.” 2015 incident captured on bands and wives. But he was “tremendous - a cellphone by a bystand- Over the years most have died, ly happy” they had been able er was viewed by millions and fewer than 60,000 South to meet. “Now I can go to the after it was posted online, Koreans remain alive who have graves of my parents and tell prompting angry protests registered to meet their North- them, ‘Father, mother, I met over police tactics. ern kin at the occasional reun- brother Jong Song and saw him Charlie Beck, the Los ions -- this week’s are the first alive. I thank you. It is all thanks Angeles police chief at the for three years. to your prayers’.” time, defended the shooting Those survivors lucky enough Others were grateful they had as justified. South Korean Kim Byung-Oh (L), 88, cries with his North Korean sister Kim Sun Ok, 81, as they bid farewell at the last to be chosen to take part -- 89 been able to see their relatives, In May of this year, a meeting of a three-day family reunion event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang resort families this time, with a simi- however briefly. federal jury found two of lar number to follow later this South Korean Lee Byung-joo, the officers liable for finan- week -- have to cram a lifetime’s the final farewells, South Korean had bitten her lips to try to stay Hostilities ceased with an ar- 90, met a nephew and niece, the cial damages in Keunang’s relationship into just three days. Kim Byung-Oh, 88, started to calm -- also broke down. mistice rather than a peace trea- children of his late elder brother. death. Keunang, who was When they come to an end, sob as soon as his younger sister They squeezed each other’s ty, leaving the two Koreas tech- “Now, having met them, my unarmed, was shot after the realities of age and the nu- joined him at the table. hands, without saying a word, nically still at war and with all lifelong sorrow is gone,” he said. police responded to a call clear-armed North’s isolation “Brother, don’t cry. Do not for nearly 10 minutes. direct civilian exchanges -- even “All the questions I had have about an attempted robbery. mean they are unlikely ever to cry,” she said, squeezing his “I didn’t know my father mundane family news -- banned. been answered. Now I can put Video footage showed see each other again. hands hard, but his tears kept would cry this much,” said Many drew family trees on down the burden in my heart. how the encounter quickly At a morning reunion before flowing, before his sister -- who Byung-oh’s son. pieces of paper and exchanged We have found our roots.” escalated and turned deadly after a rookie officer shout- ed that Keunang had a gun. The settlement will go to Keunang’s parents and his Vietnam convicts twelve sister. ‘terrorists’ for subversion Japan fleet catches Hanoi, Vietnam “attempting to overthrow the Beauty queen on state”, according to Phap Luat 177whales in latest hunt ietnam yesterday jailed newspaper, the mouthpiece of trial for ordering Vtwo American citizens the city’s justice department. Tokyo, Japan Tokyo’s otherwise amiable di- husband killed and 10 others from an out - They were accused of print- plomacy. lawed US-based “terrorist” ing 4,000 leaflets, plotting to fleet of Japanese whaling “Data that were gathered Miami, United States group for attempting to over- take over national radio and Aships caught 177 minke during this mission will be an- throw the state after they calling for demonstrations on and sei whales during a three- alysed, along with results from he trial of a Puerto spread anti-government leaf- April 30 last year -- celebrated month tour of the northwestern coastal research programmes,” TRican former beauty lets and tried to incite protests as “reunification day” to mark Pacific, the government said the agency said. queen accused of hiring a last year. the end of the Vietnam War Wednesday. The data “will be presented hitman to kill her million- One of those groups is the in 1975. The three-ship mission re- to IWC’s scientific committee, aire Canadian husband got California-based Provisional The group included two turned home as Tokyo prepares and will enhance scientific underway in the US terri- National Government of Viet- American citizens, Phan Angel to make its case to resume com- Representative picture (Courtesy of knowledge for conserving and tory’s capital San Juan on Phys.org) nam (PNGV), an anti-commu- and Nguyen James Han, who mercial whaling at a meeting managing cetacean resources.” Tuesday after she spent nist organisation with its own allegedly travelled to Vietnam of the International Whaling The latest mission was part several years in Europe as self-appointed prime minister from the United States to help Commission (IWC) in Brazil Foreign pressure on Japan of a 12-year project to study the a fugitive. that pledges allegiance to the the failed plot, state media re- next month. to stop whaling has only made number, eating patterns, and Jury selection began former South Vietnam regime. ported. They were the only During the latest 98-day mis- conservatives and politicians biology of whales that Japan Tuesday and could take Twelve of their members two to receive the harshest sion, the ships caught 43 minke more resolute about continuing wants to analyse to support its several days. were jailed for between five sentences of 14 years in prison whales and 134 sei whales, the their push to resume commer- claim that certain whales are Aurea Vazquez Rijos and 14 years after a two-day and will be deported after serv- Fisheries Agency said in a state- cial whaling. not endangered and could be stands accused of hiring hit- trial in Ho Chi Minh City for ing their sentences. ment. It is a rare thorny issue in caught for consumption. man Alex Pabon Colon to kill Adam Anhang Uster in September 2005, according to the indictment from the prosecutor’s office which dates back to 2008. Police smash Europe’s ‘biggest’ illegal turtle farm The defendant’s objec- tive was to “obtain financial Barcelona, Spain Llucmajor in the south of the gain” with the death of An- Mediterranean island was the hang, prosecutors say. panish police said yesterday “biggest illegal turtle farm in She had signed a prenup- Sthey had dismantled Eu - Europe,” it added. tial agreement six months rope’s biggest illegal turtle and Police seized over 1,100 turtles before ordering the murder tortoise farm, seizing over 1,100 SMILE and tortoises of 62 different spe- of Anhang, a Canadian real of the animals, including several cies, including 14 of the world’s estate developer with prop- highly endangered species. most endangered kinds such erties in Puerto Rico, the Officers arrested two German as the radiated tortoise from indictment added. men suspected of operating the Madagascar, the Vietnamese According to court doc- farm on the holiday island of Over 1,100 of the pond turtle and the Chinese uments, at the time of his Mallorca, as well as a Spanish animals rescued red-knecked turtle, as well as death he had a net worth of owner of an exotic pet store in including several over 750 eggs, as part of their $24 million. Barcelona who sold the animals highly endan- operation. “Shortly after getting raised on the farm, police said in gered species Almost all turtle species are married, Anhang Uster be- a statement. A handout picture released by the Spanish Guardia Civil shows an officer endangered. Their eggs are con- gan to explore the possibili- Another two Germans and inspecting some of the tortoises found sidered a delicacy and they are ty of divorcing the accused,” a Spaniards are under investi- also slaughtered for their meat, the prosecution said. gation. was to breed at an industrial A “land turtle” is more com- skin and shells. Under the terms of their “Officers searched the farm level different species of sea and monly called a tortoise in Eng- The three suspects face charg- agreement, she would re- and found that it was much big- land turtles,” the police state- lish. es of trafficking in endangered ceive much more as a wid- ger than expected and its aim ment said. The farm near the town of species and money laundering. ow than if she divorced. 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 features ‘Trash is gold’ Benin community turns household waste into gas and cash Employees work on the ground of the ReBin Benin Foundation Mark Giannelli, President & Founder of the ReBin Benin Foundation

Houegbo, Benin scarce. every day from that fruit alone. Agnes Avoce, a shopkeeper and moth- Giannelli told AFP that he had been arbage has never smelled er of five, proudly straps a large plastic searching for a potential site for his pro- so sweet for a small village bag of the gas onto her back. Our trash has ject in Benin’s West African neighbours in southern Benin since it Biogas, she says, is much cleaner and become gold. We no Ghana and Togo. opened a pilot waste treat- more efficient for cooking than charcoal longer throw it into But it was the enthusiasm with which Gment centre to turn household rubbish -- which “darkens the pots and makes the locals embraced his idea that finally the bush. We use it into gas -- and cash. me sick” -- and she is more than happy convinced him to set up the waste treat- “Our trash has become gold. We no to make the switch. to make money ment centre here, he said. longer throw it into the bush. We use it Avoce is not alone; five other women ALPHONSE AGO KNOW WHAT to make money,” beams Alphonse Ago, are waiting to pick up gas. WHO LIVES NEXT TO THE CENTRE IN ‘Source of happiness’ HOUEGBO VILLAGE who lives next to the centre in Houegbo “There are queues here since we opt- The goal is to establish “a real economy village. ed for biogas,” another customer says. that serves the population and protects ReBin, a Swiss foundation for sustain- the environment,” he says. “We have So far, around ‘Goldmine’ 100 households able development, built the 1.3-hectare to take the problems locally and adapt (3.2-acre) facility, which every week Symphorien Adonon, 35, drops off a them to local solutions.” in the area have turns around six tonnes of organic waste week’s worth of carefully sorted waste, Once the necessary expertise has be- signed up to the into 200 cubic metres of biogas -- saving smiling as he pockets his cash payment. come more firmly established in Houeg- scheme to de- some 164 tonnes of wood from being “Now I have enough to do the shop- a load of pineapple skins. “Pushing the bo, Giannelli hopes to extend the project posit their waste used to make charcoal. ping for dinner,” says Adonon, who cart was a real burden.” to larger municipalities and let local at the centre on The centre, which opened late last drives a motorcycle taxi. It was the massive amounts of waste entrepreneurs run it. a daily basis year, also plans to produce around 400 The centre has treated more than 20 such as pineapple skins that originally The centre’s director, Sewai Mardo- tonnes of organic fertiliser per year. tonnes of waste since it began opera- caught the attention of ReBin’s founder, chee, suggests duplicating it in all of So far, around 100 households in the tions late last year. Mark Giannelli, and inspired him to set Benin’s 77 municipalities. area have signed up to the scheme to In addition to the customers’ house- up the treatment centre in Houegbo. “We can then create jobs and clean up deposit their waste at the centre on a hold waste, there is also rubbish collect- “I saw this not as a problem, but as our living environment by reducing the daily basis. ed by a local non-government organisa- an opportunity, and I thought it was a use of firewood and coal,” he said. Every 10 kilogrammes (22 pounds) of tion, Astome. goldmine,” Giannelli told AFP. Nicolas Hounje, a retired official, has waste fetches 250 CFA francs (around 50 The NGO’s chief, Florent Gbegnon, Benin is Africa’s fourth-biggest ex- put himself forward to take over the euro cents, 57 US cents), paid either in says he used to collect it on a push cart, porter of pineapples. And in Houegbo, company. cash or credit -- to buy biogas. but he now uses a tricycle provided by which has one of the busiest markets in “We did not know here that garbage The fuel is a precious commodity in a the centre. the region, local sources estimate that can become a source of happiness,” he rural region where electricity remains “It’s a huge relief,” he says as he dumps more than a tonne of waste is generated says.

An entrance to the ReBin Benin Foundation 15 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 entertainment

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries You’ll find a great deal of power and dynamism in the air urging you to take the adventurous route. There’s no need to hold back. The door is open and waiting for you to take the leap of faith to the other side. Don’t even worry about consequences now. Your good luck will pull you safely through. Taurus You may find that adjustments need to be made in your own plan of attack in order to get on the same page with other people. Don’t worry if things don’t go according to your plans. In fact, the best route to take is the one that wasn’t even planned. Do something that you’ve never done before. Gemini Today’s a good day to get your point across, because you’ll find people more open and receptive to new knife; 55- Not sacred; 57- Missing; 61- Artist Mondrian; 62- Not things than usual. Speak with confidence and you’ll odds; 63- When Hamlet dies; 64- Caesar’s wings; 65- Sonata go far. It’s important for you to say what you feel. If movement; 66- Beams; you don’t, others will find reasons to walk all over you. Down Cancer 1- ASCAP rival; 2- Math subj.; 3- “Xanadu” band; 4- Reconsider; Discuss philosophy and religion. Get to the core of a Across 5- Own; 6- Loathe; 7- Witnessed; 8- Half a fly; 9- Divided, anatom- matter that seriously interests you. Now is a good time ically; 10- Rollerblader’s protector; 11- Informal greeting; 12- Work to consider taking classes or engaging in some form 1- Boxer Max; 5- Personal histories; 10- Asian prince; 14- Fr. without ___; 13- Scottish loch, home to a monster!; 19- SAT takers; of higher learning. Your emotions come from a point miss; 15- Corpulent; 16- Baseball team; 17- ___ Rhythm; 18- 21- Summer cooler; 23- Straight man; 24- Doorkeeper; 25- Countri- of great power and you should use this energy wisely. Lovesick glances; 20- Is wearing; 22- Picks up the check; fied; 26- Cookwear; 27- Hub-to-rim lines; 29- Night flight; 30- Dry 23- Arachnid; 25- Coarse file; 26- Makes amends; 27- Groove; red table wine; 31- Dish of raw vegetables; 34- ___ Ark; 40- Send Leo 28- Parentheses, essentially; 32- Flesh of a hog; 33- Trap; 35- to school; 41- Bee entrant; 42- Dirty rat; 43- Worldly; 47- Clear If it seems like things have been rather intense lately, Boxer Oscar ___ Hoya; 36- Decay, waste away; 37- Room within tables; 49- Choice: Abbr.; 50- Demon; 51- Insect stage; 52- Indigo don’t worry, they’re apt to lighten up quite a bit today. a harem; 38- Lentil and spice dish; 39- Arch type; 41- Leaves source; 53- She played Carla on “Cheers”; 54- Singer Stefani; 56- Feel free to be your usual jolly self, the one who adds port; 43- Lab fluids; 44- Geek; 45- ___ Beta Kappa; 46- Com- Lacto-___ vegetarian; 58- South American tuber; 59- Dirty digs; humor to the group. Your laughter will be appreciated. plied; 48- Manipulates; 50- Tap; 51- Package; 54- Infomercial 60- Boob tubes; Come into the forefront. Bring things up to your level and you’ll find that others willingly join you there. BEETLE BAILEY Virgo Be careful that you aren’t acting in a way that you dis- like in others, Virgo. You could find that you’re slowly taking on the traits of the people you despise. Lighten up a bit and put a smile on your face. If you continue to see the negative side of everything, it’s likely that other people will only see the negative side of you. Libra There’s no need to fixate on the negative. Keep things light and upbeat and worry about the consequences later. This is the time to be adventurous and explore. Don’t let anyone else tell you how to run your show. You have a strong will and strong opinions, so don’t be afraid to express either. Scorpio It could be hard to make decisions, but not impossible. WORD OF THE DAY Today’s tip is to err on the side of adventure. Trust that good luck will pull you through if you take risks. You may feel unappreciated. Ask for help when you need it, but don’t rely on others to heal you. Most of this Exigent ent participle of exigere, which means “to jectival sense followed and was called upon work needs to come from within. demand.” Since its appearance in Middle to testify that something was urgent and Definition: English, the law has demanded a lot from needed immediate aid or action. Nowadays, Sagittarius 1 : requiring immediate aid or action exigent. It first served as a noun for a writ the adjective is seen frequently in legal con- Use your power resources today, Sagittarius, as you 2 : requiring or calling for much : demand- issued to summon a defendant to appear texts referring to “exigent circumstances,” have a great deal of dynamic energy at your disposal. ing in court or else be outlawed. The noun’s such as those used to justify a search by You have the ability to transform and conquer any- Did You Know? meaning was then extended to refer to police without a warrant. thing now. Note that your spirit of adventure is apt to Exigent is a derivative of the Latin pres- other pressing or critical situations. Its ad- be more acute than normal, and you may be feeling quite anxious to get things rolling in a new direction. Don’t hold back. Now is the time to do things full force. SUDOKU Capricorn YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION You could feel you don’t have enough facts to make an educated decision about what to do next. Realize that sometimes it’s necessary to bite the bullet and make the best choice based on the knowledge you have. Be adventurous and trust your judgment. Aquarius It could be that your first reaction is to drown your sor- rows in drink. Escapism is only a temporary remedy. If things slam in your face today, use this as an indication that you need to take necessary action. Don’t keep bouncing around from one thing to the next in order to avoid the obvious. Face the music. Pisces Your emotions could be extra powerful today, Pisces, although something may not feel as if it’s sitting right. How to play It could be a feeling of manipulation. Perhaps you’ve Place a number in the empty boxes in misjudged someone else’s sensitivity and now they’re such a way that each row across, each working to get back at you in a subtle yet harmful way. column down and each 9-box square Attend to your feelings and spend time alone if it helps contains all of the numbers from one you get more in tune with your emotions. to nine. 16 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018

MILE 22 THE MEG THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER) NEW (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) (15+) (ACTION/COMEDY) MARK WAHLBERG, LAUREN COHAN, IKO UWAIS JASON STATHAM, RUBY ROSE, BINGBING LI MILA KUNIS, SAM HEUGHAN, KATE MCKINNON CINECO (20)(IMAX 2D): 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 12.15 + 1.15 + 2.45 + CINECO (20) 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM Weinstein sued by + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) 3.45 + 5.15 + 6.15 + 7.45 + 8.45 + 10.15 + 11.15 PM (VIP I): 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 + (12.45 MN + 1.45 AM UPTO SAT) MAZINEGER Z: INFINITY PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) (ATMOS): 12.30 + 2.45 SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) NEW + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (2.00 AM UPTO 11.45 PM + (2.15 AM UPTO SAT) SHOTARO MORIKUBO, AI KAYANO, SUMIRE SAT) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM UESAKA + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 PM German actress SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 12.00 + 1.15 + 2.15 + 3.30 + 4.30 + 5.45 + 6.45 + 8.00 + 9.00 + 10.15 + 11.15 THE EQUALIZER- 2 A DAY AFTER VALENTINE PM + (12.30 MN + 1.30 AM UPTO SAT) (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) (PG-15) (FILIPINO/ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW Los Angeles, United States SAAR 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + DENZEL WASHINGTON, PEDRO PASCAL, ASHTON JC SANTOS, BELA PADILLA, LAUREN YOUNG 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) SANDERS SEEF (II) 12.15 + 4.30 + 8.45 PM + (1.00 AM German actress has filed WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + CINECO (20) 12.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 UPTO SAT) a lawsuit against Harvey 11.30 PM + (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) (VIP II): 11.45 AM + 2.15 + 4.45 + 7.15 + 9.45 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO SAT) SATYAMEVA JAYATE AWeinstein alleging the EL BADLAH SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + (PG-15) (HINDI/ACTION/THRILLER) disgraced movie mogul raped (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) NEW 11.00 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) JOHN ABRAHAM, MANOJ BAJPAYEE, AISHA her in 2006 at the Cannes Film TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED EL SHARMA MASRY, AMINA KHALIL SAAR 12.00 + 2.30 + 5.00 + 7.30 + 10.00 PM + Festival. (12.30 MN UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 7.30 + 10.45 PM + CINECO (20)12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) Emma Loman says in a com- 10.30 PM + (12.30 MN + 2.30 AM UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 2.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 plaint filed on Monday in Los PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + GOLD Angeles that she met Weinstein 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) (PG-13) (HINDI/DRAMA/SPORT/HISTORY) NEW MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT AKSHAY KUMAR, FARHAN AKHTAR, MOUNI ROY in 2004 at the Venice Film Fes- SAAR 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) tival and he later invited her to 8.45 + 10.45 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 10.30 AM + 1.30 + 10.30 PM + (1.30 TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES AM UPTO SAT) Cannes as his guest to discuss WADI AL SAIL 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 1.30 + 4.30 + 7.30 + her career. 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) 10.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI The model-turned-actress SEEF (II) 12.30 + 3.30 + 6.30 + 9.30 PM + (12.30 (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY) NEW THE DARKEST MINDS MN UPTO SAT) JIMMY SHEIRGILL, SONAKSHI SINHA, DIANA says she was initially hesitant to (PG-13) (THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) NEW PENTY accept the invitation, but Wein- Harvey Weinstein (C) appears at his arraignment in Manhattan Supreme Court AMANDLA STENBERG, MANDY MOORE, BRADLEY WADI AL SAIL 12.30 + 6.15 PM + 12.00 MN WHITFORD SEEF (I) 2.00 + 7.30 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) stein was persistent, with his in New York SKYSCRAPER assistant calling Loman up to CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + JAWANI PHIR NAHI ANI 2 8.15 + 10.30 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) (PG-13) (ACTION/THRILLERA/DRAMA) 30 times a day. DWAYNE JOHNSON, NEVE CAMPBELL, PABLO (PG-13) (URDU/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW SEEF (II) 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + SCHREIBER MAWRA HOCANE, KANWALJIT SINGH, HUMAYUN Loman says she finally relent- former Hollywood titan subse- Loman is suing Weinstein for (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) SAEED CINECO (20) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00+ 9.15 + ed and found Weinstein to be quently made it clear to Loman assault, violation of human traf- SAAR 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO 11.30 PM + (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 4.00 + 9.45 PM very professional during several that he could ruin her career if ficking laws, battery and false SAT) SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + AL HAMRA ON WEDNESDAY 22ND: 12.00 MN meetings.That changed, howev- she came forward. imprisonment. WADI AL SAIL 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 11.00 PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) FROM THURSDAY 23RD: 12.00 NOON er, after he lured her to his hotel “Fearful both that no one Weinstein has been accused AM UPTO SAT) suite, presumably to discuss would believe her and the po- by dozens of women of a litany CHRISTOPHER ROBIN LOAD WEDDING PAPILLION possible acting roles in some tential retaliation from such a of sexual misconduct ranging (PG) (FAMILY/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) (PG-13) (URDU/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW (15+) (THRILLER/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) NEW EWAN MCGREFOR, HAYLEY ATWELL, BRONTE MEHWISH HAYAT, FAHAD MUSTAFA (II), SAMINA of his films, the lawsuit states. powerful figure, Loman stayed from harassment to rape. CHARLIE HUNNAM, RAMI MALEK CARMICHAEL AHMED “Upon arriving at Wein - silent,” the lawsuit says. He is out on bail and has CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.45 + 4.30 + 7.15 + CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 1.15 + 7.00 PM + (12.45 MN stein’s suite... Weinstein quickly “It was only upon the late pleaded not guilty in New York 10.00 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) 7.45 + 10.00 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO SAT) UPTO SAT) dropped his professional de- 2017 revelation of the scope of to six counts allegedly com - SEEF (II) 7.45 + 10.30 PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 PM AL HAMRA 22ND: 9.00 PM FROM THURSDAY meanor. He instead overpow- Weinstein’s wrongful actions... mitted against three women in WADI AL SAIL 3.30 + 9.15 PM 23RD: 3.00 PM HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER ered Loman and raped her,” that Loman felt safe coming 2004, 2006 and 2013. The next CHARMING (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) PARWAAZ HAI JUNOON according to the lawsuit. forward to seek redress for hearing in the case is scheduled (PG-13) (ANIMATION/COMEDY) NEW ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, FRAN (PG-13) (URDU/DRAMA/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW It adds that the 66-year-old Weinstein’s rape of her.” for September 20. DEMI LOVATO, WILMER VALDERRAMA, SIA DRESCHER HAMZA ALI ABBASI, AHAD RAZA MIR, SHAZ KHAN CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 4.45 + 10.15 PM SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 SEEF (II) 2.30 + 6.45 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA 6.00 PM + 8.45 PM THE INCREDIBLES 2 LAKSHMI SAAR 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 PM (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) (TAMIIL) NEW Actress Argento denies WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 2.15 + 4.15 PM CRAIG T. NELSON, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, CATHE- PRABHU DEVA, AISHWARYA RAJESH, SALMAN RINE KEENER YUSYFF KHAN FROM A HOUSE ON WILLOW STREET CINECO (20) 1.15 + 6.00 + 10.45 PM AL HAMRA FROM THURSDAY 23RD: 9.00 PM + (15+) (THRILLER/HORROR) NEW (12.00 MN UPTO SAT) CARLYN BURCHELL, SHARNI VINSON, GUSTAV OCEAN’S EIGHT relationship with teen GERDENER (PG-15) (COMEDY/CRIME) CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Rome, Italy CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM SANDRA BULLOCK, CATE BLANCHETT, ANNE (PG) (FAMILY/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) HATHAWAY EWAN MCGREFOR, HAYLEY ATWELL, BRONTE SEEF (II) 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 3.45 + 8.30 + (1.15 AM CARMICHAEL talian actress and sexual AM UPTO SAT) UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 PM Iabuse campaigner Asia Ar- gento denied Tuesday having had a sexual relationship five years ago with an underage teen, calling the allegations Rapper Malone in mid-air emergency part of “a long-standing per- secution”. New York, United States people on board according to The New York Times reported celebrity news site TMZ, went on Sunday that Argento, 42, a small plane carrying US around in several circles in or- Harvey Weinstein accuser and Arapper Post Malone was der to drain its fuel reserves leading figure in the #MeToo forced to make an emergen - before landing at Stewart air- movement, had paid actor and A file photo of actor Jimmy Bennett and Italian actress Asia Argento cy landing at a New York state port, about 100 kilometers (60 rock musician Jimmy Ben - airport on Tuesday after two of miles) from New York city, nett $380,000 over the alleged her late boyfriend, celebrity Times article... as circulated its tires blew out during takeoff, close to 4:00 pm. The 23-year- 2013 incident at a Los Angeles chef Anthony Bourdain who also in national and interna- aviation authorities said. old, who won “Song of the Year” hotel. committed suicide in June, tional news,” a statement issued The Gulfstream G-IV jet took on Monday night’s MTV video Bennett was two months past gave money to Bennett upon by her agent said. off for London at 10:50 am local awards for “Rockstar,” tweeted: his 17th birthday at the time of the condition that “we would “I am deeply shocked and time at Teterboro Airport, lo- Post Malone.jpg “i landed guys. thank you for the alleged encounter, while no longer suffer any further hurt by having read news that cated some 50 kilometers (30 your prayers. can’t believe how Argento was 37. The legal age intrusions in our life,” is absolutely false. I have nev- miles) from New York. FlightRadar website, the plane, many people wished death on of consent in California is 18. “I strongly deny and oppose er had any sexual relationship According to the FAA and the which was carrying a total of 16 me on this website.” In a statement Argento said the contents of the New York with Bennett,” it goes on. Oscar winning director Boyle quits new Bond movie SITUATIONS Los Angeles, United States the 2012 London Olympics, was long-running British spy movie rector David Mackenzie (“Hell reportedly just beginning the franchise. or High Water”) and Denis Vil- VACANT aniel Craig’s last outing as casting process for the movie, It was not immediately clear leneuve (“Blade Runner 2049”) D007 was plunged into tur- slated for release at the end of whether Boyle’s exit would de- before the “Trainspotting” and Mobile technician cum moil Tuesday as the team be- next year. lay the production, with filming “Slumdog Millionaire” director Salesperson required for a hind the 25th James Bond mov- “Michael G. Wilson, Barbara at Pinewood Studios, west of was hired. newly opened Mobile Shop ie announced that Oscar-win- Broccoli and Daniel Craig today London, expected to begin in The film is due for release in Zinj. Call or Whatsapp ning British director Danny announced that due to creative December. on October 25 next year in Brit- 3666-1533 Boyle was quitting the project. differences Danny Boyle has de- There was no announcement ain, with Universal handling the Boyle, a longtime fan who in- cided to no longer direct Bond on Boyle’s replacement, but the international distribution. MGM cluded Craig’s Bond in the open- 25,” the site said, referencing producers were said to be in- and EON Productions plan to re- ing ceremony he directed for the producers and star of the Danny Boyle terested in admired Scottish di- lease it in the US two weeks later. 17 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 sports

Barcelona keeper Cillessen suffers rib sprain It was easy to join Juventus Barcelona | Spain Milan, Italy and then we’ll see, if it’s this four seasons. make the big difference at the was an unbelievable moment.” arcelona’s reserve goal- year, next year or the year after Ronaldo earned a end of the day so...I would The five-time Ballon d’Or Bkeeper Jasper Cilless- ristiano Ronaldo said it that,” continued Ronaldo who standing ovation say what I saw in the sta- winner said he had been im - en suffered a sprained rib had been an easy decision has agreed a two-and-a-half- from the Turin dium helped (his move),” pressed with his new club since during a training session Cto leave Real Madrid for year deal to become DAZN’s first crowd when he Ronaldo said. joining last month in a 100-mil- on Wednesday, the Spanish Juventus as he bids to become global ambassador. scored a spectac- “And, of course, when lion-euro deal. club said. just the second player to win the “The objective for the club is ular overhead kick the people start to applaud “I’m very happy, the team is “His availability for the Champions League with three to win the League, Coppa Italia at the Allianz Sta- me in the stadium I was strong and Juve, as everyone upcoming fixtures will de- different clubs. and, of course do our best in the dium for Real Ma- like, ‘wow’. knows, is one of the best clubs in pend on his recovery from “I want to win the Champions Champions League.” drid last season. “It surprised me a lot be- the world,” continued the Portu- the injury,” Barcelona said League with Juventus and we Seven-time reigning Serie A “The small details cause this has never hap- guese captain. in a statement. will do everything to win it,” the champions Juventus have lifted pened in my life, “I’m positively surprised, we Cillessen, a 29-year-old 33-year-old Portuguese super- the Champions League twice so it train hard twice a day. I like how Dutchman, joined the La star said in an interview with -- 1985 and 1996 -- but finished they train, their mentality. They Liga champions from Ajax streaming broadcaster DAZN. runners-up twice in the past have special methods, they are in 2016 but has struggled to Ronaldo has lifted a record very, very professional and for dislodge Marc-Andre Ter five Champions Leagues titles this reason I feel good. Stegen from the number -- four with Real Madrid and “There are things in life that one spot. one with Manchester United. seem to be dictated by desti - Barcelona also an - Another with Juventus would ny and in this case it was like nounced that midfielder see him join Dutch great Clar- I want to win that. Sergi Samper, 23, has been ence Seedorf, the only player “I never expected to play diagnosed with a left ankle to win the top European trophy the Champions in this team, but some things sprain. with three different clubs. League with happen naturally, for me it was Seedorf won the European Juventus and an easy decision, what was title four times -- with Ajax, Real we will do Juventus’ Portuguese done in Madrid is incredible, Madrid, and twice with AC Mi- everything to forward, Cristiano I won everything, my family IndyCar rookie lan between 1995 and 2007. win it Ronaldo reacts after lives there, but it’s part of the “We’ll focus on that, with my past. THE 33-YEAR-OLD PORTUGUESE missing a shot during Wickens stable teammates, but without obsess- SUPERSTAR SAID the Italian Serie A “I want to try to write the sto- after spine surgery ing over it. We’ll go step by step football match AC ry in this club.” Chievo vs Juventus Los Angeles | United States ndyCar rookie Robert Brave 2nd edition Manager Steve McClaren IWickens was in a stable condition on Tuesday af- Bahrain’s initiative at Johannesburg ter undergoing surgery to under fire as QPR crash again repair his injured spine fol- TDT | Manama London | United Kingdom lowing a horrific crash at successful in Africa the Pocono 500, his team ingdom will host the PR manager Steve McClar- said. Ksecond edition of Brave Qen is in danger of being A statement from Wick- Combat Federation in Afri- sacked less than a month into ens’ Schmidt Peterson Mo- ca at Johannesburg, South the new Championship season torsports team said the Ca- Africa. The event will be after his struggling side were nadian driver had surgery to held in the month of De - beaten 3-0 by Bristol City on stabilise his spine at Lehigh cember. Brave has signed Tuesday. Valley Hospital in Pennsyl- three major athletes from McClaren’s team are root- vania on Monday. South Africa ahead of the ed to the bottom of the sec - “Titanium rods and event including Frans ond-tier table following their QPR manager Steve McClaren screws were placed success- Mlambo, Jeremy Smith and fourth successive league de- fully in Wickens’ spine dur- HH Shaikh Khalid Mohammed Shahid Chad Hanekom. feat. ing the surgery, which was “The initial response The former England coach, Andreas Weimann doubled performed without compli- TDT | Manama Kingdom of Morocco. was overwhelming. Brave dubbed the ‘Wally with the their lead five minutes into the cation,” the statement said. “The initiative led by His Combat Federation is the brolly’ during his ill-fated spell second half before putting the “The severity of the spinal ahrain hosted the first Highness Shaikh Khalid bin only organisation to host with the national team, only seal on McClaren’s miserable cord injury is indeterminate Bmixed martial arts event Hamad Al Khalifa was im- an event in Africa under the took over from Ian Holloway night in stoppage-time. at this time.” in Morocco which marked the mensely successful to give the patronage of His Majesty in the close-season. “It’s not been a good start. The statement said Wick- launch of Brave Combat Feder- first global exposure for Mo- King Mohammed VI, King But reports have suggested Am I determined to put ens was expected to under- ation in Africa. rocco when it comes to combat of Morocco. We need to take he is already on the verge of this right? Yes,” McClaren go further surgeries to treat The event became an instant sports. We expect the initiative this momentum to increase being axed by QPR chairman said. fractures in his legs and success with a fight night that to attract more global promo- the global footprint of Brave Amit Bhatia. “I knew this was a tough job right forearm, describing featured 7 knockouts among tions to follow the footsteps Combat Federation. I be- A humiliating 7-1 loss at West and it wouldn’t happen over- his condition as “stable”. which was the fastest knock- of Brave. We are glad to bring lieve the upcoming event Brom on Saturday triggered a night. Wickens was hospitalised out in the promotion. The athletes around the world to in South Africa will cement barrage of abuse for McClaren “The message to the sup - after his car was sent hur- main event featured the first Africa. We intend to follow up our dominance even further from angry QPR fans and he porters, and it’s a difficult one, tling into the catchfence fol- Moroccan mixed martial art- this initiative with yet another and will help to increase endured a similar reception at is patience.” lowing a collision with Ryan ist to compete in the nation, event in South Africa in De- global partnerships,” said Loftus Road after City ran riot. Asked if he is the right man Hunter-Reay’s IndyCar at Ottman Azaitar. The event cember,” said Mohammed Sha- Mohammed Shahid, Presi- Matty Taylor’s goal four for the job, McClaren said: Pocono Raceway in Long became one among the most hid, President of Brave Combat dent of Brave Combat Fed- minutes before the interval “Yes. Absolutely. I knew the Pond on Sunday. covered sports events in the Federation. eration. put the Robins ahead. situation when I came in.” Lewandowski breaks silence Berlin, Germany “I didn’t score in two or Lewandowski was widely three important games and criticised in April and May ayern Munich’s star suddenly it was ‘fire at will after failing to score in the Bstriker Robert Le - against Lewandowski’. quarter and semi-finals of wandowski has broken “I didn’t see anyone be- the Champions League, his silence about wanting hind me at the time. against Sevilla and Real to leave the Bundesliga gi- This is the first time the Madrid respectively, in ants in May -- but insists striker has commented on two-legged ties. at Seef District too he is ready to win titles his desire to leave Bayern, Lewandowski, last sea- again this season with the whose senior figures have son’s top-scorer in the Bun- Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Bavarians. Bayern Munich’s Polish forward repeatedly said there is no desliga with 29 goals in 30 Seef District +973 17364999 “In April, May, almost Robert Lewandowski possibility of him leaving league games, shocked the everyone took a shot at me,” before his contract expires club in May when his agent Lewandowski, who turned “I felt no protection from in 2021. Pini Zahavi revealed the Po- 30 on Tuesday, told German the club and felt alone in the He has won eight titles in land star’s desire to seek “a magazine Sport Bild. situation. four years with Bayern, but new challenge”. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 18

Balandin may quit

Jakarta, Indonesia

azakhstan’s Dmitriy KBalandin, who two Bahrain face Vietnam years ago won his coun- try’s first-ever Olympic swimming gold medal, said Kingdom hope to makes progress into the final eight in this last-16 clash at Patriot Stadium Wednesday he will consid- er retiring after the Asian TDT | Manama Games. The 23-year-old became ahrain will look to reach a national hero in the for- the football quarter-fi- mer Soviet state after a Bnals in the 18th Asian stunning victory in the Games, being held in Jakarta/ KNOW WHAT 200 metres breaststroke in Palembang, today when they Rio. take on Vietnam at Patriot Sta- But he suffered an al - dium. mighty Olympic hangover This last-16 clash is set for and admits he is struggling 3.30pm (Bahrain time), when Should Bahrain win to motivate himself after a the nationals hope to make pro- this match, they will miserable run of form and gress into the competition’s final face either Palestine niggling injuries. eight and stay on course towards or Syria, who face “I think maybe I’m go - securing a medal at the games. off in another last-16 ing to finish my swimming Should Bahrain win this round game today career,” Balandin told AFP match, they will face either after placing second in his Palestine or Syria, who face off 100m heat and qualifying in another last-16 round game second overall for Wednes- today. day’s final in Jakarta. The team, led by Tunisian coach Samir Ben Chamam, made an uphill performance Games is part of the plan of the since their first match, which committee, led by Shaikh Nasser Iran dominates they lost 6-0 to South Korea be- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Maj- fore holding Kyrgyzstan to a 2-2 esty the King’s Representative wrestling draw, then defeated Malaysia This last-16 clash is set for 3.30pm (Bahrain time) for Charity Works and Youth 3-2 in the group stage decider Affairs, to strengthen Bahrain’s Jakarta, Indonesia to snatch one of the best third- Elsewhere, Taekwondo na- may lead to a match against a reputation through the achieve- place tickets into the last 16 tional team member Abdullah qualified Olympic opponent. ments of its athletes at various ran’s Hossein Nouri was round with 4 points from three Faour will kick off his participa- Abdullah Faour has complet- sporting events. Iswamped by selfie-taking matches. tion in the Asian Games at 10:30 ed his preparations under na- Shaikh Mohammed added fans after clinching gold in Bahrain, who had finalized am Jakarta time (6:30 Bahrain tional coach Sami Mohammed that the Asian Games is one the 87kg Greco-Roman style their preparations yesterday, time) when he faces Filipino since his arrival in Jakarta about of the most important sports to help his country reign look to repeat their victory in opponent Arven Alcantara in the 6 days ago to prepare for the events for the Olympic Commit- supreme in the Asian Games the International Championship under-68kg weight category in Asian participation. tee. Therefore, the committee wrestling yesterday. in Indonesia for under-21 years the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Sheikh Moham- has sent the largest delegation The 28-year-old Nouri and preparation for and the next The draw took place a few med bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, in its history in order to achieve outclassed Uzbekistan’s Asian Cup for under-23 in 2020, days ago. The Olympic draw member of the Board of Di- the largest number of coloured Rustam Assakalov 6-1 to which also serves as qualify- involves the distribution of rectors of the Bahrain Olym- medals, which is in line with the give wrestling powerhouse ing event for the 2020 Tokyo pre-qualified players, but the in- pic Committee, said Bahrain’s vision and initiative launched by Iran their fifth gold in four Olympics. ternational draw is random and participation at the 18th Asian Shaikh Nasser. days of competition. Nouri was given a stand- ing ovation by a raucous crowd of Iranian fans who couldn’t get enough of their Save sepak takraw! new hero, taking selfies and Coach Lionel keeps Argentina planting kisses on the out- of-breath athlete. His win came after com- guessing about Messi’s future patriot Mohammad Ali Ger- aei, also participating in his Buenos Aires, Argentina first regional Olympics, out- classed Kyrgyzstan’s Akzhol rgentina’s interim coach Makhmudov 7-3 in the 77kg ALionel Scaloni refused to Greco-Roman final. He took be drawn on Lionel Messi’s in- a victory lap with the Iran ternational future after leaving flag wrapped around him. the five-time World Player of Iran had already won the Year out of his squad for up- three golds and three coming friendlies next month. bronze medals in freestyle Local media had claimed the events, but the country’s Barcelona star asked to be ex- wrestling association pres- cused from international duty ident Rasoul Khadem said for Argentina’s four remaining they could have won more. friendlies in 2018, starting with a trip to the United States in September to play Guatemala and Colombia. Cillessen suffers rib “I’ve spoken with Messi and from that conversation I picked sprain my squad,” said Scaloni, who Thailand’s Somruedee Pruepruk (L) kicks the ball as South Korea’s Kim Iseul took over from the sacked Jorge Barcelona, Spain blocks during the women’s team regu final match between Thailand and Sampaoli after Argentina’s un- Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi South Korea derwhelming World Cup last-16 arcelona’s reserve goal- elimination to eventual cham- Bkeeper Jasper Cilless- Palembang, Indonesia is performing better and bet- pions France. qualifier earned a 3-1 come- venture. I’ve spoken to most en suffered a sprained rib ter,” he said, above the cheers “We didn’t speak about what from-behind victory away to players and they’re available. during a training session hailand’s coach insisted and drums of the travelling could happen in the future. We Ecuador and a place at the glob- “It’s the time to freshen on Wednesday, the Spanish Tsepak takraw deserved Thai supporters. know what Messi represents al showpiece in Russia. things up. We’re convinced it’s club said. its place in the Asian Games “It’s such an exciting sport for us and we’ll see for the fu- He failed to dazzle there, the right time to call up these “His availability for the as his dominant team racked to watch so we should get an ture.” though, and hasn’t spoken lads, they have huge potential.” upcoming fixtures will de- up another two golds in the academy going, teach it more Messi, 31, has retired from publically since the South In form domestic-based pair pend on his recovery from Southeast Asian sport on and spread the sport.” international duty once before Americans beat Nigeria in the Cristian Pavon of Boca Jun - the injury,” Barcelona said Wednesday. Thailand is the undisputed after missing a penalty in Ar- group stage to earn a spot in the iors and Matias Vargas of Velez in a statement. Sepak takraw is a form of champion at the sport, win- gentina’s shoot-out defeat by knock-out rounds. Sarsfield were called up along- Cillessen, a 29-year-old volleyball played with the feet, ning 22 of the 33 gold medals Chile, for the second year run- Messi wasn’t the only Argen- side young Inter Milan forward Dutchman, joined the La requiring gravity-defying bicy- at previous Asian Games since ning, in the 2016 Copa America tine star to be left off Scaloni’s Lautaro Martinez and his re- Liga champions from Ajax cle kicks to fire a rattan ball at it was first included in 1990. final. list as Manchester City forward called club team-mate Mauro in 2016 but has struggled to lightning speed over a net. True to form, the country’s That lasted little more than Sergio Aguero, new AC Milan Icardi. dislodge Marc-Andre Ter It is among a number of re- men trounced longstanding a month, though, before Messi signing Gonzalo Higuain and Argentina play Guatemala Stegen from the number gional sports fighting for inclu- rivals Malaysia 2-0 in the team returned to the blue and white Paris Saint-Germain wing- on September 7 in Los Angeles one spot. sion at the next Asian Games in regu final on Wednesday, and shirt for Argentina’s 2018 World er Angel Di Maria were also before taking on Colombia in Barcelona also an - Hangzhou, China -- but Kamol Thailand also won the wom- Cup qualifying campaign. missing. New York four days later. nounced that midfielder Tankimhong said he is “pretty en’s competition. The full pro- As it turned out, the twice “No player has told me he They will play two more Sergi Samper, 23, has been confident” it will get the nod. gram of events to be included former world champions were doesn’t want to be picked,” said friendlies in October and No- diagnosed with a left ankle “Every year there is a strong at the next Asiad in 2022 has on the brink of elimination until Scaloni. “It’s clear that we must vember against as yet unnamed sprain. team joining and each country not yet been confirmed. a Messi hat-trick in their final include new people in this ad- opponents. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 19 Schooling swims to gold as crashes mar paragliding Olympic hockey champions India registered their biggest tournament win with a merciless 26-0 thrashing of Hong Kong

All-around champion Lin In badminton, Japan Chaopan led China to an em - • phatic win over Japan, miss - downed China 3-1 to win ing stars such as “King Kohei” the women’s team title Uchimura, in the men’s team gymnastics final. South Korean cyclist And Hossein Nouri was claims• her second Asian swamped by fans after winning the 87kg Greco-Roman category Games gold medal as Iran finished the wrestling as top dogs with five gold medals. AFP | Jakarta, Indonesia Earlier, South Korean cyclist Na Ah-reum won the women’s lympic champion Joseph road race to claim her second Schooling showed who’s Asian Games gold medal in swel- Oboss as he trounced the tering conditions near Jakarta. competition to successfully de- In temperatures reaching 32 fend his 100 metres butterfly Singapore’s Joseph Schooling competes India’s Akashdeep Singh (L) carries a ball past a Hong Kong player during the Celsius (90 Fahrenheit), the 2014 title and win Singapore’s first men’s hockey pool A match between India and Hong Kong time trial champion crossed the gold medal at the Asian Games line in 2hr 55min 47sec, 80 sec- yesterday. Schooling was a rising Sun Yang’s bid for a record but saw two hair-raising crashes Paragliding has come under old record, surpassing their 24-1 onds ahead of China’s Pu Yixian. star when he won at Incheon ninth Games title for China was with Afghanistan’s Lida Hozoori scrutiny following the death of victory over the United States at In co-host city Palembang, 2014 but, returning as one of derailed by Japan in the 4x100m and Wang Jianwei of China both Hong Kong flier Patrick Chung the 1932 Olympics -- while Hong Rahi Sarnobat became India’s the region’s premier athletes, he freestyle relay, while Japanese helicoptered to hospital. last month. Kong didn’t have a single shot first ever female shooting cham- swam a Games-record 51.04sec starlet Rikako Ikee’s attempt for Hozoori, a TV presenter in Af- on target. pion at the Asian Games when to beat China’s Li Zhuhao into a fifth gold in Jakarta was halted ghanistan, plunged 15 metres (50 Hockey record In badminton, former world she won the 25m air pistol. second place. by Chinese opposition in the feet) to the ground after stalling The crashes came on a day when champion Nozomi Okuhara beat Mongolia’s Nandinzaya Otherwise it was Japan’s night 4x100m mixed medley relay. in mid-air, emergency services eight-time Olympic men’s hock- He Bingjiao as Japan downed Gankhuyag shot a Games record in the Jakarta pool as the 2020 At the end of day four, China said. Team-mates told AFP her ey champions India registered China 3-1 to win the women’s 458.8 to win the women’s 50m Olympics hosts edged China by were leading the overall medals injuries were not serious. their biggest tournament win team title. But China silenced a rifle three positions ahead of four wins to three to draw level table with 38 golds, ahead of Wang suffered a broken leg with a merciless 26-0 thrashing baying home crowd when they defending champion and com- at 14 golds apiece at the top of Japan on 20 and South Korea when his parachute folded 20 of Hong Kong. The defending beat Indonesia 3-1 in the men’s patriot Narantuya Chuluunbad- the swimming medals table. with 11. Paragliding’s Games de- metres from the finishing area. champions broke an 86-year- team final. rakh.

Philippines hails Diaz for Games lift Sarnobat wins India’s first ‘We’re not the best’ women’s shooting gold Manila, Philippines Jakarta, Indonesia ‘ Palembang, Indonesia he Philippines salut- Ted Asian Games gold hina trounced Japan in ahi Sarnobat became medallist Hidilyn Diaz Cthe men’s team gymnastics RIndia’s first ever female on Wednesday as the sol- final yesterday but said their shooting champion at the dier-weightlifter gave the golden performance meant Asian Games on Wednesday basketball-mad nation a lift nothing as their rivals had sent after clinching gold in the 25 after a heartbreaking hoops a second-rate team to the Asian metre air pistol in Palembang. loss to China. Games. Sarnobat overcame a tense Footage of the tearful The fabulous five from China shoot-off with Thailand’s Diaz, the silver medallist put on a majestic show to claim Naphaswan Yangpaiboon from the Rio Olympics, sa- their third straight gymnastics after both athletes had set a luting the flag after Tues- gold at Asia’s regional Olympics new Asian Games record of Gold medallist India’s Rahi Jeevan day’s victory brought goose- in Jakarta, forcing the Japanese 34 points. Sarnobat bumps to Filipinos follow- to settle for silver. China’s Lin Chaopan participates on the parallel bars Sarnobat, 27, was in top form ing the Indonesia event. But Lin Chaopan, who pulled but was up against a gritty President Rodrigo off a gasp-inducing horizon- Kohei” Uchimura -- the reign- tle on Monday. Yangpaiboon, with the first gold in men’s shooting at Asia’s Duterte excitedly an - tal bar routine, said the final ing 2012 and 2016 Olympic all- Japan, 2014 Asian Games shoot-off ending in a tie. regional Olympics, which are nounced in a speech late was little more than an internal around champion -- is among champions in the team event, But the Indian won the sec- being hosted by Indonesia. Tuesday that the country team exercise. those not attending the Asian had led after the first round ond shoot-off by a single shot. Sixteen-year-old Saurabh had broken its gold medal “It doesn’t prove we are the Games ahead of the world following an exquisite floor South Korea’s Kim Min-jung Chaudhary won the 10 metre duck at the games with Di- best because Japan did not send championships in Doha in Oc- routine from Fuya Maeno, 22. took bronze with a score of 29. air pistol competition on Tues- az’s victory. their top team,” Lin, who se- tober. “That exercise was my only However India’s title favour- day. Sanorbat is coached by “Congrats @diaz_hidilyn cured bronze in the team event Wednesday’s gold was good one,” a dejected Maeno, ite Manu Bhaker ended a dis- Mongolian-born Munkhbayar U make us feel like crying at the 2016 Rio Olympics, add- 22-year-old Lin’s second in In- the 2016 Doha world cup win- appointing sixth after scoring Dorjsuren, a two-time world tears of joy and pride too,” ed. donesia after he claimed the ner on the horizontal bar, said 16. champion and Olympic med- wrote Twitter user @yusu- Japanese superstar “King men’s individual all-around ti- afterwards. India have already bagged a allist who is a German citizen. fledesma. Vice-President Leni Ro- bredo hailed her “story of triumph over adversity”, while the lifter earned a special citation from the China applauds ‘swimming goddess’ Liu Xiang Air Force. “We give (Airwoman First Shanghai, China gushing praise from the media another. Class) Hidilyn Diaz our and online. Liu surged to gold in But the “swimming goddess” snappiest salute for her dis- hina has a new hero after Indonesia in 26.98 seconds, the title is not one which sits com- cipline, perseverance and Cswimmer Liu Xiang broke first time a woman has broken fortably with Liu. hard work that made her the women’s 50m backstroke the 27-second barrier. “I’m not a vase, I’m a world-re- achieve another milestone,” world record, earning compar- Many people on Chinese so- cord holder,” Tencent Sports it said in a statement. isons with the country’s best- cial media said she bore a strong quoted Liu as saying after she Newspapers splashed known supermodel and con- resemblance to compatriot Liu shaved eight-hundredths of a photos of Diaz, 27, on their firming her unofficial title of Wen, one of the world’s high- second off countrywoman Zhao front pages. “swimming goddess”. est-paid models. Jing’s previous world best, set “Hidilyn Diaz’s gold med- The 21-year-old was already “Could they be sisters?” pon- in 2009. al feat obviously eased the known among Chinese sports dered one user on Weibo, Chi- “I think my looks are ok, but pain of the men’s basketball fans, but her feat at the Asian na’s equivalent of Twitter. not to an outstanding point. team’s 2-pt loss against Chi- Games on Tuesday has catapult- (L-R) Silver medallist China’s Fu Yuanhui, gold medallist China’s Liu Xiang and “Wow, she can break a world I still value performance and na,” @gerardmos posted on ed her to a new level of fame bronze medallist Japan’s Natsumi Sakai celebrate during the victory ceremony record and has such beauty and speed more,” Liu told Tencent Twitter. and seen her showered with for the women’s 50m backstroke swimming event elegance. What a goddess,” said late last year. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 20 India thrash England Indian Captain Virat Kohli revives series with 203 runs victory over England

Nottingham, United Kingdom huge boost ahead of the fourth Test at Southampton starting on ndia beat England by 203 August 30. runs in the third Test at Victory represented a remark- ITrent Bridge on Wednesday able turnaround following In- to cut the home side’s lead in the dia’s innings and 159-run loss in five-match series to 2-1. the second Test at Lord’s. England, set a mammoth 521 This result also kept alive In- to win, were bowled out for 317. dia’s hopes of becoming just the India needed a mere 10 min- second team from any country utes to wrap up victory with in Test history, after a Don Brad- Wednesday’s 17th ball after Eng- man-inspired Australia beat land resumed the fifth day on England in 1936/37, to win a five- 311 for nine, the match ending match series from 2-0 down. when Ravichandran Ashwin had This Test was a personal England No 11 James Anderson triumph for India captain and caught by Ajinkya Rahane at slip man-of-the-match Virat Kohli -- the first wicket for an Indias- who made 103 in his side’s sec- pinner in this fixture. ond innings 352 for seven de- This was just India’s seventh clared -- a century witnessed victory in 60 Tests by his wife Anushka Sharma, in Eng- land and a

Anushka Sharma (C), wife of India’s captain Virat Kohli smiles as India win the third Test cricket match

the Bollywood actress, 3RD TEST SCOREBOARD who was among the crowd at Trent India 1st Innings 329 (V Kohli 97, A Rahane 81; J Anderson Bridge -- following the star batsman’s 3-64, S Broad 3-72, C Woakes 3-75) first-innings 97. England 1st Innings 161 (H Pandya 5-28) “We as a team want India 2nd Innings 352-7 dec (V Kohli 103, C Pujara 72, H Pandya 52 to dedicate this win to the flood no; A Rashid 3-101) victims in Kerala,” said Kohli at We as a team want England 2nd Innings (overnight 311-9, target 521) the presentation ceremony. “A A. Cook c Rahul b Sharma 17 tough time there, and this is our to dedicate this win to the flood victims K. Jennings c Pant b Sharma 13 bit that we can do. J. Root c Rahul b Bumrah 13 “The victory was much in Kerala. A tough time there, and this O. Pope c Kohli b Shami 16 is our bit that we B. Stokes c Rahul b Pandya 62 can do J. Buttler lbw b Bumrah 106 J. Bairstow b Bumrah 0 C. Woakes c Pant b Bumrah 4 KOHLI A. Rashid not out 33 AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY S. Broad c Rahul b Bumrah 20 J. Anderson c Rahane b Ashwin 11 Extras (b2, lb16, nb4) 22 Total (all out, 104.5 overs, 447 mins) 317 Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Jennings), 2-32 (Cook), 3-62 (Root), 4-62 (Pope), 5-231 (Buttler), 6-231 (Bairstow), 7-241 (Woakes), 8-241 (Stokes), 9-291 (Broad), 10-317 (Anderson) Bowling: Bumrah 29-8-85-5 (2nb); Sharma 20-4-70-2 (1nb); Ash- win 22.5-8-44-1; Shami 19-3-78-1; Pandya 14-5-22-1 (1nb) needed at this stage of the series and to have a performance like India: Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat that, which was so clinical in all Kohli (capt), Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wkt), three departments, is something Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit that was pleasing to me as a cap- Bumrah tain,” he added. England, whose captain Joe Root won the toss and fielded, slumped to 161 all Result: India won by 203 runs out in their first innings when Man-of-the-match: Virat Kohli (IND) they were punished by Hardik Series: England lead five-match series 2-1 Pandya’s five for 28 -- the medi- um-pacer’s maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. They suffered another top-or- der slump in a second innings bowler Jasprit Bumrah then not out and Adil Rashid 30 not where they had to make cricket took three wickets for eight runs out after being caught off a Bum- history to pull off an improbable in five balls on his way to innings rah no-ball on Tuesday. win -- no side have made more figures of five for 85 in 29 overs in the fourth innings to win a to leave England on the brink ‘Under-performed’ Test than the West Indies’ 418 of defeat. Root admitted England’s for seven against Australia at St Nottinghamshire had reversed first-innings batting had let India’s captain Virat Kohli (R) celebrates John’s, Antigua in 2003. their original decision to charge them down. “It’s fair to say that with India’s Lokesh Rahul after England were in dire trouble spectators £10, ($13, 11 euros) we very much under-performed England’s Ollie Pope loses his wicket at 62 for four before a stand of and instead opened the gates of in that innings,” he said. for 16 during the fourth day of the third 169 between Jos Buttler, whose Trent Bridge for free. “You look at the second in - Test cricket 106 was his maiden Test century, But with England in an all nings and the partnership be- and Ben Stokes (62) kept India at but hopeless position, there tween Buttler and Stokes and bay. was a sparse crowd when play that’s a real lesson to our side in But the recalled India fast re-started with Anderson eight how to play Test match cricket.”