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Real Madrid reach Champions League final Rains forecast New law on in some areas DOHA: The Meteorology Department has forecast rela- tively hot weather today with chances of rain in some areas. The sponsorship minimum temperature expected today is 28 degrees Celsius which could soar up to 38 degrees in the peak hours of the day. The weather is expected to be “relatively hot during day with likely in May scattered rains and chance of rain at places, may be thundery at times,” said a weather report issued by the department yester- Qatar commits to workers’ rights day. The northwesterly to north- easterly winds are expected to DOHA: The new sponsor- laws that relate to workers’ issues. blow at speeds ranging from five ship law that expatriates have The Minister is to open tomor- to 15 knots. THE PENINSULA been eagerly looking forward to row a key conference of workers anticipating major changes, are being organised by Al Sharq on the expected to be issued any time occasion of International Labour MERS toll 105 next month. Day. He will be reading out the RIYADH: Saudi health author- This newspaper has reliably speech of the Prime Minister and Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates after scoring at the end of the UEFA ities announced three new learnt that some key amend- Minister of Interior, H E Sheikh Champions League second-leg semi-final football match against FC Bayern Munich in Munich, southern deaths from the MERS corona- ments to the sponsorship rules Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Germany, yesterday. Real Madrid tore apart Bayern Munich’s ragged defence apart with a ruthless first-half virus. Three men — aged 56, 61, have been made and would likely Al Thani. and 79 — died in Riyadh, bring- display as they thrashed the defending champions 4-0 in their own stadium to reach their first Champions be unveiled in May. The Labour Minister said ing to 105 the total deaths. AFP League final for 12 years yesterday. See also page 32 Also anticipated in this very despite the fact that Qatar had month is a series of alterations already done much to improve to some key provisions of the the lot of foreign workers, the labour law, it is understood. country has been making con- It goes without saying that sistent and further effort to pro- amendments to the sponsorship tect their rights. rules would likely cover provisions Meanwhile, it seems that ini- CMC slams favouritism in land allotment for transfer of sponsorship of for- tiatives to reform the sponsorship eign workers. Nothing is known system are being taken by other DOHA: The Central Municipal said there is no transparency in Land and Survey Department of The CMC chairman lauded about exit permit rules that are GCC states as well. A new spon- Council (CMC) has severely land distribution as some people the Ministry of Municipality and higher authorities for being kind also covered by sponsorship reg- sorship system would likely be criticised the government and whose names do not even figure Urban Planning which is respon- enough to order allotment of land ulations, but one expects some announced in Kuwait soon. The says there is favouritism in on the waiting list are allotted sible for making the allotments to citizens, and said the irregular- changes in this system as well. country is planning to set up a land distribution to citizens for land while many have been await- doesn’t even keep its offices ities are committed by the Land Meanwhile, in remarks to Public Authority for Manpower housing. ing allotment since 2005. open for the required number and Survey Department of the Jaber Al Harami, editor-in-chief that would replace the existing A particular section of the Some 3,000 people on the of hours. civic ministry. of Al Sharq newspaper, about the kafala system. The Authority will Qatari community is being forced waiting list are yet to be allotted “If they do so, they would get Al Hanzab said large Qatari labour law, the Minister of Labour have a board of directors that to accept plots of land for residen- land since 2005, said the CMC 3,000 requests daily for plot allot- families should be allotted plots and Social Affairs, H E Abdullah would be meeting soon and set the tial purposes in Al Wakra much chairman. ment and not just 80 to 120 appli- of land on a priority basis so they Saleh Mubarak Al Khulaifi, said procedures to organise relations against their will, said the chair- The government allots plot of cations as they claim,” Al Hanzab could build houses and move out yesterday that his Ministry was between employers and employees. man of the CMC. land to citizens free. was quoted by local Arabic dailies of their smaller homes. making every effort to tackle all THE PENINSULA Saud bin Abdullah Al Hanzab Al Hanzab has claimed that the as saying. THE PENINSULA

Death sentences will bring down Stunning artworks add glamour to new airport DOHA: The Hamad Don Gummer, Keith Haring, govt: Brotherhood International Airport (HIA) Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer, Tom which launches today is home to Otterness, Marc Quinn, Anselm CAIRO: The senior leader a number of public art installa- Reyle, Rudolf Stingel and Bill of Egypt’s outlawed Muslim tions by famous local, regional Viola. Brotherhood said yesterday that and international artists. Qatari artist Faraj Duham the mass death sentences against For over five years, Qatar has been commissioned to create him and other members will Museums Authority (QMA) has large-scale murals while artist cause the government’s downfall. commissioned and acquired art- Ali Hassan is producing an iconic “This ruling is the last nail in works for key locations in and desert horse sculpture, to be the coffin of the ruling powers that around the site of the new HIA. installed in the near future. Other led the coup,” said Brotherhood The first of the international local artists include Mohammed general guide Mohamed Badie, installations, entitled Lamp Bear Aljaida, Mubarak Al Malik, Amal who was condemned to death by the Swiss artist Urs Fischer, is Alatham, and Yousif Ahmed. along with 682 supporters on installed in a prominent location In addition to the public art Monday. “The regime is on the at the centre of the airport. Dutch works, the photographs of local brink of collapse.” artist Tom Claassen has produced artists Mohammad Al Misnad, The mass death sentences, a series of sculptures of the Oryx, Hussein Mohammad Al Shafei, which right groups say are the an antelope native to the Arabian Sarah Abd Al Majed and Arioseto largest worldwide in recent his- Peninsula, which appear as a herd Kusuma Adi will be on permanent tory, have raised new questions in the Arrivals hall of the airport. display in the departure hall of about Egypt’s commitment to Works will be revealed pro- HIA, having won the opportunity democracy three years after a gressively over the next year to exhibit their work at the air- popular uprising toppled auto- and feature pieces by interna- port during a 2012 photography cratic president Hosni Mubarak. tional artists including: Adel competition. The United Nations’ top human A series of sculptures of the Oryx by Dutch artist Tom Claassen in the Arrivals hall of the new airport. Abdessemed, Dia Azzawi, Ahmed THE PENINSULA rights official added to an ava- Al Bahrani, Maurizio Cattelan, Continued on page 3 lanche of criticism of the sen- tences, which the United States has called “unconscionable”. REUTERS Mideast talks in peril as peace deadline expires Violence flares JERUSALEM: Washington’s After more than a year of a discussion of maps and borders watchdog Peace Now showed that in Ukraine

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WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 SDC awarded QA launches flight to Larnaca international Carrier’s 138th destination certifications DOHA: The Social DOHA: Qatar Airways inau- Officer of Hermes Airports, Development Center (SDC) gural flight landed at Larnaca Wes Porter, led the welcoming has been awarded two inter- International Airport in Cyprus committee. national standard certifica- yesterday, making it the air- The new route is expected to tions as a result of its firm line’s 138th destination from become a popular choice for both commitment to providing the Doha. The inaugural flight business and leisure passengers, highest level of support and starts a four-time weekly serv- expanding bilateral relations professional services to the ice to Larnaca that will be oper- between Cyprus and Qatar. The Qatari community. ated by an Airbus A320, with 12 launch of the airline’s flights to The Center has been seats in Business Class and 132 Larnaca signals a strengthen- awarded the ISO 9001:2008 in Economy. ing connection between the two Quality Management System “At Qatar Airways we strive countries that opens up new and the SA8000:2008 Social to provide our passengers with a opportunities for mutually ben- Accountability International strong global network of business eficial relations, by promoting and for setting the highest stand- and leisure destinations, and the expanding economic and trade ards in management systems city of Larnaca is a welcome new relations. and ethical sourcing. addition to our extensive route “The arrival of Qatar Airways Speaking at a celebration map,” said Marwan Koleilat, Chief at Larnaca is an important event held at SDC and attended Commercial Officer. “Scheduled milestone not only for Hermes by members of staff and part- flights between Cyprus and Qatar Airports but also for the ner organisation, Amal Al have long been an aspiration for Republic of Cyprus. This new Mannai, Director General, said the airline and we believe trav- route will not only promote and that the certifications are part ellers will truly appreciate our support tourism development of the Center’s commitment to five-star service, together with between Cyprus and Qatar, but the community. the enhanced network of flights will also improve the connectiv- “SDC has put in place the to more than 135 destinations ity of Cyprus to the East,” said best international standards around the world,” he said. Wes Porter. for management and ethical The inaugural flight, which car- “Likewise, it will be an excellent sourcing because these meas- ried Qatar Airways dignitaries as opportunity for Qatar Airways to ures will improve the services well as passengers, was greeted develop its accessibility to Europe that the centre provides to with a traditional water cannon through Cyprus,” he added. Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. the community. To do so has salute, while the Chief Executive THE PENINSULA The inaugural flight at taken much hard work, and as the first NGO to receive these highly prestigious certifications we would like to lead by exam- ple. The certifications are a tes- tament to the hard work that SDC employees put in every HMC advises travellers to guard against malaria day to ensure that the Center continually improves and deliv- DOHA: Hamad Medical safeguard themselves against malaria endemic areas,” Dr Al abroad. “People could choose to age in sub-Saharan Africa. Last ers the high expectations that Corporation (HMC) on World mosquitoes. Soub said. stay in elevated or mountainous year, some 97 countries had ongo- we have from the people we Malaria Day has taken steps to Over 600 malaria cases were “Would-be travellers can start regions as mosquitoes don’t thrive ing malaria transmissions, show- help to the partners who share create awareness about malaria. reported in Qatar last year among by visiting the Travel Clinic in as much in these areas when ing that the malaria epidemic our mission. I thank them all With the theme ‘Invest in residents who had travelled to Messaimer Health Center for gen- compared to places near water. is still a cause for concern in for their support”, she added. the future; defeat malaria’, this malaria endemic countries and eral advice, as well as taking pro- Wearing long sleeves, using mos- the world. The awarding of the ISO year’s World Malaria Day seeks contracted the disease, accord- phylactic (preventive) medications quito repellent cream or mosquito The WHO claims that global 9001:2008 Quality Management to encourage international invest- ing to HMC’s Infectious Diseases 2 to 3 weeks before departure. netting can help protect against efforts to control and eliminate System, which ensures quality ment and commitment for the Unit senior consultant Dr Hussam There are some other medications mosquito bites,” he said. malaria have saved an estimated of performance and the run- prevention and control of the Al Soub. they can take within one week of According to World Health 3.3 million lives since 2000, reduc- ning of a management system disease. “It is important for people to their departure.” Organization (WHO), malaria still ing malaria mortality rates by 42 that delivers to the highest HMC advises residents who start thinking about safeguarding Dr Al Soub cautioned travellers kills an estimated 627,000 people percent globally and 49 percent standards, is the first to an have plans to visit known malaria their health ahead of their travel, to avoid swampy and mosquito- globally every year, many of whom in Africa. NGO in Qatar. endemic countries to properly especially if they are visiting infested areas when they are are children less than five years of THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

Advisory Council QMA outlet at Hamad rejects proposal to bar mediapersons International Airport DOHA: The Advisory Council Continued from page 1 collaboration, bringing more art has struck down a proposal by “We are proud to install works to our community,” said a senior a member not to allow media- of artists from Qatar, the region QMA official. persons to cover its delibera- and the world. The Hamad A senior official of the NDIA tions and instead to issue press International Airport has become Steering Committee added: “It statements. The Chairman of one of the busiest airports around has been an extraordinary experi- the Advisory Council said, while the world with Qatar Airways ence to work with Qatar Museums rejecting the request of a member being one of the best carriers. Authority on this project. We not to let mediapersons in: “The The QMA is honoured to be asked have been very successful in the media is free in Qatar. We have by NDIA Steering Committee to integration of multiple elements no business reining them in”. A select works of art that would wel- of the airport to create not only member while making a request come travellers from all over the a functional terminal, not only an to prevent entry of media persons world. In Qatar, culture is at the iconic piece of architecture, but to cover its deliberations said heart of its human and national also a space where art and archi- they don’t report accurately and development — and there is no tecture merge to create a unique even do not give proper names of better place to creatively wel- passenger experience.” members. They have no idea of come visitors and residents than As well as the artworks, there the issues being debated. the airport itself. Through this will be a QMA store and café Mohamed Mubarak Al Khulaifi, partnership, the NDIA Steering within the airport. Travellers will chairman of the Advisory Council, Committee and QMA bring a be able to purchase merchandise said: “The media is free in our cultural experience from landing or gift items relating to the muse- country. If they are making some at Hamad International Airport ums, exhibitions and cultural pro- errors it is their responsibility to and facilitating access to Qatar’s grammes from QMA, and enjoy correct them. We can’t obstruct cultural landmarks in the city. We food and drink from the café. their role”. THE PENINSULA look forward to continuing this THE PENINSULA

Key roads open after renovation

DOHA: The Jassim Bin Mohammed Street and two lanes of Al Rayyan Road are now open to traffic, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said yesterday. Both roads are part of Al Rayyan Road renovation project which includes upgrade of roads stretching from east of Bani Hajer roundabout to east of Al Diwan Street intersection. Renovation of Al Rayyan Al Qadeem Street starting from Al Rayyan Park until Huwar Street and Bu Erayyen Street between Al Rayyan Road and Al Rayyan Al Qadeem street is also part of the project. With the opening of Jassim Bin Mohammed Street, motor- Doha through Al Rayyan Road. implemented over four phases. ists will be able to use the street Ashghal has also announced the Ashghal has already completed including Al Koot Fort, Al Jasra opening of two lanes on Al Rayyan the phase related to Jassim Bin and Al Diwan signals between road in one direction going from Mohammed Street and Old Al Corniche street and Souq Waqif. Old Diwan signal towards Souq Diwan intersection on Al Rayyan Vehicles coming from Al Najada Waqif, while the lanes going in the Road. This phase extends across Souq can turn right to access opposite direction are expected to 1.5 km and connects several vital Al Corniche Street and Al Najada open in two weeks. commercial areas. Street and Msheireb Downtown This renovation will be THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Minister meets German envoy Awqaf Ministry Kahramaa in opens three new mosques DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf (endowments) and Islamic strategy shift, Affairs has opened three new mosques that accommodate up to 1,521 worshippers in Azizia, Khor and Mreikh as part of its plan to double the number of mosques in all regions of says minister the country according to spe- cific criteria and architectural heritage and environment in Focus on result-oriented strategy the light of the Qatar National Vision 2030 . DOHA: The Minister of Energy performance, quality of service, The capacity of the mosque in and Industry, H E Dr Mohamed customer-centric approach as Al Azizya is 1,145 (850 in the main bin Saleh Al Sada yesterday well as sustainability to its wide hall , 185 in the daily hall and 110 announced that Kahramaa, as meaning.” in the women’s hall). part of its efforts to provide “Kahramaa will contribute in The mosque in Al khor accom- quality and sustainable utilities keeping with its new vision, mis- modates 157 male and 49 female for achieving a high standard of sion, values, and objectives to the worshippers, and an annexe living, is changing from objec- achievement of the four pillars of for the house of the Imam and tive-based planning to result- Qatar National Vision and Qatar another one for the muezzin. oriented strategy. National Development Strategy The mosque in Mreikh accom- Dr Al Sada was speaking at the just as desired by the Emir, modates 170 male and 40 female launch ceremony of ‘Kahramaa H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad worshippers along with the house Long-Term Strategy Upto 2030’ Al-Thani,” the Minister added. of the Imam and the muezzin. held under the patronage of the Al Sada said that since its The mosques department con- Prime Minister and Minister of inception in 2000, Kahramaa has The Minister of Transport, H E Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, with German Ambassador to Qatar Angelika firmed that these mosques have Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah worked to develop electricity and Storz-Chakarji in Doha yesterday. The Minister received a personal invitation from the German Federal Minister been provided with all facilities. bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani water services in Qatar by adopt- of Transport and Digital Infrastructure to attend the International Transport Forum to be held in Germany. QNA by Qatar General Electricity & ing various strategic initiatives. Water Corporation (Kahramaa). The latest was the launch of vari- The Minister stressed the ous electronic services as the first importance of Kahramaa strat- phase of transforming Kahramaa egy saying that it forms the first into a smart corporation by 2015. step towards the complete stra- Al Kuwari said: “The change tegic transformation of Qatar in Kahramaa’s strategy aims More clinics in national insurance fold General Electricity and Water at aligning with QNV 2030 and Corporation where management QNDS 2011 – 2016 where con- DOHA: With the second phase network which already includes testing and prescription medi- relaxing massages and other will be based on results, measured tinual development is a key com- of the national health insurance the Hamad General Hospital cines. Coverage for dental serv- forms of alternative treatment. by a set of performance indica- ponent of Kahramaa plans and scheme — Seha — being launched (HGH), Womens’ Hospital, Al ices is expected to begin in June Tests or treatment which are tors, rather than objectives. operations to achieve and main- today, eight new private poly- Wakrah Hospital, Cuban Hospital, this year. not related to a specific symptom The ceremony was attended tain the desired excellence.” clinics have been included in the Al Emadi Hospital, Doha Clinic Organ transplant is covered but and/or disease are also not cov- by Deputy Prime Minister and He stresses that Kahramaa’s provider network. (Hospital), Al Ahli Hospital and expenses for the acquisition of an ered. This includes examinations Minister of State for Cabinet long-term strategy is based The second phase will see all Al Hayat Medical Centre. organ for transplant are not. required for employment, travel, Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah on seven main topics — strate- Qatari nationals — both men and More providers will be added The list of services that are not immigration, licencing or insur- Al Mahmoud. Also present were gic analysis, strategic planning, women — covered for their basic to this network in due course and covered by the scheme include ance related reports. Kahramaa President Essa bin operations and systems structure; health needs. Dental services, the updated list will be available cosmetic surgeries, smoking ces- Hearing and vision aids, or Hilal Al Kuwari and other officials. employees audit, performance which are not currently covered on the Seha website, said a NHIC sation and related procedures correction by surgeries or laser, Al Sada said: “Kahramaa strat- review, governance of assets and by the scheme, will be included statement. or treatments (unless delivered health services and associated egy and the new vision, mission, business management. from June, the National Health Coverage includes both in- in the content of the Supreme expenses for alopecia, baldness, and objectives come within the “In order to ensure the achieve- Insurance Company (NHIC) said patient and out-patient services Council of Health programmes), hair loss, dandruff, wigs, or tou- (ambit of) great development ment of our vision, mission, and yesterday. including preventive care, emer- acupuncture, acupressure, oste- pees, transportation costs for non Qatar electricity and water objectives, Kahramaa has adopted The Al Jazeera Medical Centre, gency treatment, physiotherapy, opathy, herbal medicine, ozone emergency cases, devices (IUDs), sectors have witnessed in the excellence as its slogan across six Al Ahmadani Medical Center occupational therapy, speech therapy, homeopathy, hypnotism, drugs, procedures or hormone last six decades. They reflect dimensions ...” Al Kuwari added. and six branches of the Doha therapy, long-term care, radiol- rolfing, aromatherapy, spa treat- treatment for birth control are Kahramaa’s commitment to good THE PENINSULA Healthcare Group have joined the ogy, ophthalmology, laboratory ments, Ayurvedic treatments, also excluded. THE PENINSULA Housing allowance ‘highest in Qatar’

DOHA: With rents rising at an countries. Children’s education resulting in the migration of unprecedented pace in Qatar, assistance is also highest in Qatar talent between organisations. housing allowance by compa- and ranges from $8,000 to $17,000 However, we do anticipate that nies to employees have also per child across job roles. organisations will start revising surged. Compared to other GCC “Increased demand spurred by their allowances such as housing countries, housing allowance is a surging population means Qatar in the interest of talent reten- highest in Qatar and ranges rent and house prices are also on tion,” he said. between $21,000 to $53,000 the rise,” said Robert Richter, The most commonly provided across job roles, according to Compensation Survey Manager allowances and benefits in the the latest GCC Allowances and at Aon Hewitt Middle East. “At GCC are housing, transportation, Benefits Survey by Aon Hewitt. Aon Hewitt we help companies children’s education assistance Housing allowance in Qatar attract and retain the right talent and home leave benefits. Housing and the UAE is about 35-40 per- and inevitably some companies and transportation is typically cent of basic pay while it is usu- will not be able to afford to keep provided on a monthly basis. ally only 25 percent in other GCC up with the change in demand, THE PENINSULA

Website launched to focus on state of education

DOHA: Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global initiative of H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, has launched a new website to support progress and develop- ment through education. The site also provides the international com- munity with resources to stand with EAA in the movement for edu- cation for all by uniting, empowering and funding education. Educationaboveall.org features stories, testimo- nials, images and videos that highlight the critical role of education in help- ing build prosperity, peace and support sustainable development. The three main pro- grammes operating under the EAA umbrella are: Educate A Child (EAC), Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) and Al Fakhoora. The website shows countrywise statistics of children being denied education due to poverty, crisis, war, natural disaster and discrimination. THE PENINSULA

WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Linguistic take on Arab Spring Academic’s study examines popular term used for Arab uprisings

DOHA: The uprisings in the the university. historical roots Language matters, it frames Middle East in recent years “It’s important of the term Arab events because it influences how have been easily described by to look at lan- Spring as well as people think and perhaps what the term “Arab Spring.” But guage, especially descriptors used in they do. Sometimes the framing what is the impact of such a as it frames issues Arabic press. It also is accurate and sometimes it’s simplified title on public views like what has been explores how the questionable,” he added. of complicated socio-political called Arab Spring,” spring descriptor “Dr Abusharif’s work offers events? Abusharif said. came to be used by clear, academic insight on theo- The popular term used to “This is especially other regions going ries exploring the power of lan- describe the Arab uprisings is true when the ori- through political guage in the context of mass, more complicated and nuanced gin of a phrase is strife and why some complex social and political than is commonly believed, outside the region circles have criti- movements,” said NU-Q Dean says Northwestern University it describes.” cised the term. and CEO Everette E Dennis. in Qatar NU-Q Professor of Based on a study “The linguis- “This builds on an important Journalism Ibrahim Abusharif analysing more tic and histori- line of journalistic study into (pictured), in his study titled than 100 publications about the cal root of the word ‘spring’ public affairs and how public ‘Parsing Arab Spring.’ popular phrase that frames the is very European,” Abusharif perception is influenced by the The author has explored the uprisings in the Arab world, explained. “Using this termi- media.” www.swiss-belhotel.com range of perspectives around the ‘Parsing Arab Spring’ offers a nology to describe an event in The paper, recently released phrase in the first occasional careful and comprehensive look the Arab world for the benefit in hard copy, is available free on Tel paper — a paper that is part of at how the term came to be — of a Western audience can be the NU-Q website at: http://bit. Fax a series contributing analysis to and to such wide acceptance. seen as wishful thinking for a ly/1ihudQz. a debate — recently published by The publication looks at the democratisation movement. THE PENINSULA

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DOHA: Twenty-four centuries-old ceram- and Christian artistic motifs. ics from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) “I think ceramics specifically produced in collection, most of which have never been Al-Andalus are very interesting in terms of displayed before, are being showcased at how they were produced and by whom they the “Ceramics of Al-Andalus” exhibition were produced and this part of this collection which opens today at the MIA. has never been displayed before. This is the The Islamic ceramics collection produced occasion to bring them into light and show in Al-Andalus, the Arab empire established them to the public,” said Dr Chekhab-Abudaya. in Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries, com- The exhibition tells very interesting stories prise the first of the two-part temporary expo surrounding the objects on display as they called “Building Our Collection.” journeyed from production to the exhibition. “The main highlight of the exhibition is to Some of the interesting pieces on display focus on how the MIA is trying to build a are ceramics displayed at an exhibition in collection and with the major production of Cannes in 1957, in which famous artist Pablo the Islamic world. Ceramics of Al-Andalus Picasso participated with his Plats espagnols is one part of it and we want to show to the (Spanish dishes) he created incorporating public that Islamic art is very varied,” Dr Islamic motifs inspired by the ceramics. Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya, MIA Curator for A video on the process of choosing and North Africa and Iberia, told The Peninsula researching on and conserving the objects yesterday. and the whole process of preparation for the The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (left) and Director of Department of Protocol at On view until August 30 the ceramics range exhibition is shown at the expo. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhroo (right), with the Ambassador of Netherlands from lustre albarelli used as medicinal jars The second part of “Building Our to Qatar, Yvette Burghgraef van Eechoud, at a reception hosted by the envoy on the occasion of the first King’s Day for storing apothecary ointments and dried Collection” exhibition, Safavid and Mughal since the investiture of Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander in 2013, at the Qatar National Theatre in Doha yesterday. herbal drugs, to dishes featuring royal coats of Albums, will open on September 17 and run till (SALIM MATRAMKOT) arms, which exemplify the blending of Muslim February 21. THE PENINSULA Teach For Qatar deadline on May 10

DOHA: The deadline for fresh ability to be creative, inspiring role jobs for a period of two-years in one of graduates and young professionals models at their jobs. While applicants Qatar’s independent schools. Initially, to apply to join their first cohort of must be bilingual in Arabic and English, Fellows will be teaching English, Math teaching Fellows with Teach For participation is open to both Qatari and Science to seventh and eighth Qatar (TFQ) ends on May 10. nationals and expatriate residents. graders and will receive ongoing sup- The local NGO works to reinvest “We are delighted with the inter- port and mentorship from TFQ’s team exceptionally talented young people est from Qatar’s finest young leaders of experts throughout their two-year in the public education system to help who are looking to give back to this teaching placement. meet some of Qatar’s most pressing country. With over 200 applications Fakhroo added, “TFQ has a highly- education needs. TFQ, which launched already received, we are calling on all selective recruitment process, which in March 2014, is seeking Qatar’s top those who fit the criteria to do their ensures only those with pre-acquired graduates who are recognised aca- part in closing Qatar’s education gap,” leadership skills, indepth knowledge of demically and demonstrate key lead- said Mohammed Fakhroo, CEO of their subject areas, and a passion for ership skills both inside and outside Teach For Qatar. developing others are enrolled in the the classroom. Fellows who pass the selection proc- programme.” TFQ also encourages young profes- ess will receive intensive training at The organisation has partnered sionals with less than four years’ work TFQ’s Summer Institute, after which with 11 independent schools in Doha. Exhibition curator Dr Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya speaking during a press tour at MIA yesterday. experience who have proven their they begin their full-time teaching THE PENINSULA (KAMMUTTY VP)

Press meet on labour conference

Jaber Al Harami (left), Editor-in-Chief of Al Sharq addressing a press meet yesterday on the conference on protection of labour rights in Qatar being organised by Dar Al Sharq tomorrow at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to mark the International Workers Day. Representatives of companies sponsoring the conference — Msheireb Properties, RasGas and Qatar Rail — are also seen. (QASSIM RAHMATULLAH) Qatar Leadership Centre honours 67 Qataris completing programmes

DOHA: Qatar Leadership be a hub for excellence in leader- Leadership Centre.” Centre (QLC) honoured 67 out- ship development and knowledge H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali standing Qataris who have com- generation to support the human, Al Thani, Board Member and pleted its first two customised social, economic and environ- Managing Director of QLC, leadership programmes at a mental pillars of Qatar National said, “We are honoured that the ceremony attended by a number Vision 2030.” Emir received Qatar Leadership of ministers, government offi- Qatar Leadership Centre is Centre’s participants in advance cials, leading executives and committed to achieving the 2030 of our ceremony, and that special guests. national development strategy by this ceremony is held under HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint seeking to advance and nurture the auspices of H E Sheikha Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson Qatar’s leadership talent pool, and Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, of the QLC Board of Directors, qualify current and future lead- Chairperson of the QLC Board of addressed the participants from ers to help them achieve their full Directors.” He added, “This hon- the Current and Future Leaders potential and support the future ouring ceremony’s sole purpose Program and the Executive development plans of Qatar. is to motivate the participants Leaders Program, “This celebra- H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed to harness all the lessons learned tion symbolises an important Al Attiyah, Foreign Minister from the Centre’s programmes accomplishment in the leadership of the State of Qatar, and Vice to advance Qatar’s progress and development of 67 Qataris who Chairman of the QLC Board of development goals. We are confi- are honoured today for support- Directors, said, “The development dent that they will spare no effort ing Qatar’s development goals by of leadership skills has become to achieve their objectives.” being part of the national initia- inseparable from excellence and QLC programmes combine the- tive for leadership excellence.” success. Building local leadership oretical and practical instruction She added, “In line with the capacity will serve the country to enhance the leadership and vision of The Emir H H Sheikh by providing a strong founda- management skills of Qatari men Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, tion for the next generation. And and women. Qatar Leadership Centre seeks to that is the mission of the Qatar THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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RAQ is going to the polls on Wednesday, which is the country’s first election since the final US troops pulled out of the country two and a half years ago. IPrime Minister Nouri Al Maliki is bidding for a third term. Maliki is contesting the election in a weaker West’s hypocrisy on Ukraine position this time compared to the previous one. His rivals are accusing him of presiding over the decline of Iraq, of stoking sectarian divides and dismantling its hard-fought BY JONATHAN POWER the US and the UK supplied him with democracy. These charges are not unfounded. Sectarian weapons and military intelligence. When tensions are at its worst today and a wave of deadly violence HEN it comes to Ukraine the US feared the World Court would has made daily life miserable. But the worst blemish on the US and the EU are find against it for mining the harbours adopting a holier than of revolutionary Nicaragua it withdrew When it came to Maliki’s record is the jihadist takeover of Fallujah and Wthou attitude which, from the Court. When Nato was intent Crimea, where Russia the greater Anbar province. Much of the Anbar region unfortunately, leads them not to wor- on bombing Serbia and later Kosovo is beyond the authority of the central government and is ship at the alter of truth. it bi-passed the UN Security Council was arguably in the firmly controlled by the Islamist State of Iraq and Syria, or Take the issue of the fuss made over although, according to the Charter, it is ISIS. Iraq’s security forces, trained by the United States at alleged soldiers wearing Russian uni- the only body that can legalise offensive wrong, many influential forms. They are not dressed in the smart military activity. a cost of billions of dollars, have been unable to dislodge the fatigues of the unmarked Russian sol- When the Security Council voted countries in the world, militants. diers in Crimea, about which President against the US, UK and France launch- It’s unfortunate that the elections are being held when Vladimir Putin has acknowledged he ing a second Iraq war they ignored its such as India, China, the country is reeling under sectarianism and militancy. misled us. What these soldiers, leading majority vote against. When the West South Africa, Brazil and Ever since the elections were announced, militants have the Russian-speaking revolt, are wearing won a resolution, with Russian sup- been working overtime to sabotage the process with daily can be bought in any army surplus store. port, to protect civilians in the Libya of Israel kept silent and As for the photos Western intelligence Muammar al-Gaddafi, it bent Security bombings and violence that have killed hundreds of people. has persuaded much of the media to use Council authority and did not stop air did not vote to back the At least 24 people were killed in attacks yesterday, which as evidence, they are hazy and would not attacks until he was overthrown. The came a day after 64 were died in a nationwide spate of be admissible in a court of law. Russians were furious. Ironically, when Western condemnation. blasts. How can the elections be The Ukranian Security Agency most Western nations decided to rec- Neither did they held in an atmosphere of fear announced that it captured 20 of its ognise Kosovo as a state independent of and violence? Will the security Russian counter- Serbia against the wishes of Russia and support Russia.) parts. But then even some EU members such as Spain, Iraqi Prime forces be able to protect more it reduced the they gave a hostage to fortune. Minister Nouri than twenty million people who number to 10 and Russia is now able to say over Crimea borders, despite an American promise are eligible to vote? Losing Russia then to 3. But we are only doing what you did over not to, to go easy. Al Maliki is According to reports, no the last figure Kosovo. President Barack Obama, after steer- party is expected to win a through received much less The trouble with behaving like this is ing well clear of Clinton-type policy, now highlighting from that international law and the Security is in danger of being dragged down by a seeking a majority in the election. The mismanagement Western govern- Council don’t, like an elastic band, return similar one. Is he downplaying the many third term unpredictability of Iraqi politics ments and media to their original shape when stretched. ways Russia cooperates with the West? was underlined in the last of a crisis is not a than the first. So when it came to Crimea, where Russia provides transport on its rockets in a weaker elections four years ago, when very clever thing How all this Russia was arguably in the wrong, many to the International Space Station, which position. the political bloc that won the “Russian inter- influential countries in the world, such no other nation is capable of doing at the greatest share of the vote lost to do. Nationalism ference” compares as India, China, South Africa, Brazil and moment. It supplies engines to US space with the post Cold Israel kept silent and did not vote to back rockets. It cooperates with the West in the premiership to Maliki in in Russia, even War expansion the Western condemnation. (Neither did combating Al Qaeda and the Taliban. the political horse-trading that by Nato forces they support Russia.) It has granted permission for US war followed. Maliki is expected among the up to Russia’s Losing Russia through mismanage- materials en route to Afghanistan to to retain power through any means and he has unrivaled intelligentsia, is borders, senior ment of a crisis is not a very clever use Russian trains. It has given its per- power and resources behind him to help him cling on. Western politi- thing to do. It means that there will be mission for overflying to Afghanistan. Maliki has missed a golden opportunity to build a rising fast. cians’ (including no more nuclear disarmament for as far (Russia shares an interest with Nato in the US ambassa- into the future as one can see. Trade and Afghanistan since it lost a million men in modern Iraq after the exit of the US forces. His biggest dor) provocative financial exchange with Russia’s big and its own foolish war there.) Russian sup- failure has been his inability to bring together the two support for a revolutionary movement growing market will be hit by sanctions. port is now needed in the next delicate dominant sectarian groups, Shias and Sunnis, which that included a healthy contingent of Nationalism in Russia, even among the stage of Nato withdrawal. With Syria it has caused the current rounds of bloodshed. As a prime neo-fascists who now have seats in the intelligentsia, is rising fast. persuaded Bashar Al-Assad to give up minister and a Shia, he is not known for fairness and Ukrainian cabinet, and the funding of (Remember how, after 9/11, 80% of its chemical weapons and now has mod- opposition forces and NGOs, is to be Russians supported the US.) Russia and erated its arms shipments. Not least, it impartiality on sectarian issues. Critics say the heavy- wondered at. (I’ve long been surprised at China will become closer. is a positive diplomatic force in pushing handed treatment of minority Sunnis by his government the tolerance for Western NGOs based in The US and the EU are shooting Iran to prove to the world community has contributed to the unrest. Russia and China. Imagine the reverse.) themselves in the foot. Former president, that it has no program to build nuclear Iraq has an uncertain future and this week’s elections As for international law the US, the Richard Nixon, the author of detente, weapons. are unlikely to make a difference. More than the elections, UK and France ignore it when con- is presumably turning in his grave. He Does the West really want to lose Maliki can contribute more to bring stability and peace to venient. When in 1980 Iraq’s Saddam tried to persuade President Bill Clinton, Russia? Hussein launched an invasion of Iran gung-ho on expanding Nato to Russia’s THE PENINSULA the country. The other side Quote of Poll campaigns have been largely barbs, not issues the day S India is at the threshold our municipal election campaigns look Vadra at a press conference in New Monday the TMC counter-attacked, of the last three rounds of much more interesting. Gone are the Delhi. calling him “a butcher, arrogant and the 2014 general election, days when parties used to stick to the While the Congress defended a snob”. Verdicts that clearly Atwo things stand out: A regular ‘roti, kapda, makaan’ prom- Mr Vadra, in Rae Bareli an unfazed Of course, who can forget the cacophonous campaign and a ises; now it’s more about husbands Priyanka Gandhi said the BJP was comment made by Baba Ramdev on appear not to meet rising level of voter participation. and wives of the leaders and their behaving like panic-stricken rats but Rahul Gandhi and Dalits? While he is While the second should make us personality flaws. that she would not be intimidated of little political consequence, Ramdev basic fair trial proud, the former is a blemish on our In fact, a good ready reckoner of by such “lies” and continue to speak vitiated an already unpleasant atmos- standards (in Egypt), democracy and undermines the faith the level of discourse would be to see against its “destructive” politics. phere further. and confidence citizens have been the front pages of the national dailies If this was happening in the north, in These kinds of hit-and-run com- particularly those showing in the voting process. on any day: Hardly any discussion on the east it was the Trinamool Congress ments by politicians only show that which impose the The campaigns — all parties are the problems that the country faces (TMC) versus the BJP, which is trying the political parties entered the fray guilty of this — have been bereft but verbal duels among the leaders. to become the third force in the state. without doing any homework. By not death penalty, are of any real issues; they have been On Sunday, the BJP released a Responding to BJP prime ministerial discussing issues that matter, our likely to undermine largely personalised attacks against video and a booklet on the alleged candidate Narendra Modi’s comment leaders are only bringing a bad name one another. The discourse till now land deals of Congress president on TMC chief Mamata Banerjee’s to politics. prospects for long- Ban Ki-moon has been of such low quality that even Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert silence on the Saradha scam, on The Hindustan Times term stability. UN Secretary-General WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 ‘Left behind’ workers desert EU socialists

for low-paid jobs, depressing wages and As with centre- fuelling competition for housing and schooling. leftists elsewhere in In France, industrial workers mostly voted Communist until 1981, when many switched to Francois Mitterrand’s Europe, it is a bid to Socialists, who enacted retirement at 60 and a shorter work week. win back blue collar But factory closures, stagnant wages, high unemployment and growing ine- quality have turned many of those vot- voters from the far- ers against the PS, which has become a party of civil servants and elected officials right and hard left. seen as remote from workers’ concerns. This has driven growing numbers of “left BY PAUL TAYLOR behind” French to Marine Le Pen’s anti- immigration, protectionist National Front, ith his square-jawed and to a lesser extent to the Left Front good looks, easy smile of anti-globalisation firebrand Jean-Luc and way with words, Melenchon, which includes the remnants Edouard Martin could of the once-mighty Communist Party. have been a Hollywood As in Britain, many of these voters Wmovie star. have conservative social values and have But the steel worker and trade union been alienated by policies such as gay activist who confronted Presidents marriage. They want tougher policies on Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande to crime and immigration, which many tend defend jobs at a doomed blast furnace in to blame for their own social decline. Florange in northeastern France has just Europe’s mainstream centre-left traded his hard-hat for a politician’s suit. parties seem at a loss to bring these Hollande’s Socialist Party (PS) groups back into the fold without losing recruited Martin, 50, as its top candi- other key voter segments such as gays, date for the May 25 European Parliament Muslims, women and the progressive, election in the rust belt Lorraine region. educated middle classes. As with centre-leftists elsewhere in Some strategists advocate more flag- Europe, it is a bid to win back blue collar waving patriotism - a tactic used with voters from the far-right and hard left. French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech in a meeting on Employment at La Maison de la Chimie, in Paris, France on Monday. some success by Blair. Others want to It looks like a lost cause. An Ifop poll field more working class candidates, such published last week (April 23) showed as steel worker Martin, who tells work- the anti-EU National Front in the lead deserted the Social Democrats (SPD) Opinion polls show UKIP, led by charis- three, so he adapted the party’s message ers protectionism is the wrong answer in the eastern constituency with 26 per- for the radical Left party a decade ago matic former metals trader Nigel Farage, to appeal to aspiring middle-class voters. to job losses. cent, the conservative UMP party on 24 after then Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder vying with Labour for top slot in the EU “We have bitten very big chunks out of “We have to stop kidding ourselves that percent and the PS trailing far behind enacted unpopular reforms of the labour election. Political scientists Robert Ford the Labour vote in northern England but France can preserve an industrial base all on 15.5 percent. market and unemployment benefits, and and Matthew Goodwin found in a survey no one has noticed,” Farage told Reuters on its own. We need an industrial policy The town of Hayanges, where Martin his successors were part of a coalition of 100,000 voters that UKIP is picking up in an interview in February, when his at European level to count in a globalised worked at an ArcelorMittal steel mill, that raised the retirement age. backing from social groups they call the party came a strong second in a parlia- economy,” he said in an interview. elected a former CGT union organiser as Those voters have not returned even “left behind”. mentary by-election in traditional left- “France has no raw materials. Nor does its far-right National Front mayor last though the SPD managed to insert a It is no longer just a refuge for single- wing territory. it make the machinery any more. That month. national minimum wage and earlier issue, middle-class Conservatives “who UKIP activists were welcomed in hous- comes mostly from China and Taiwan. Mainstream centre-left parties face retirement for those who started work live out in suburbia, complain on the golf ing estates where no one had seen a non- If we want to keep producing steel here, the same problem across the 28-nation young in the new coalition’s programme. course about the costs of the EU, and long Labour candidate on their doorstep for we need imports,” the former member of European Union as a disenchanted indus- The SPD that once won up to 40 for the days when Margaret Thatcher decades. ArcelorMittal’s European works council trial proletariat that has borne the brunt percent of the national vote remains handbagged the Eurocrats”, they said in Asked how he could succeed when said. of globalisation and the financial crisis, is becalmed around 25 percent, 15 points a new book “Revolt on the Right”. opinion polls show the EU is not among “What’s more, 70 percent of our cus- drawn to the political extremes. behind Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cen- On the contrary, UKIP’s anti-immi- voters’ top five concerns, Farage said: tomers are foreign firms outside Europe. “The National Front has been the tre-right Christian Democrats (CDU). gration and anti-establishment message “It is if you spell it IMMIGRATION. We sell steel to China. So if the National number one party among working class The Left party has just under 10 percent is drawing a distinct profile of core voter: Immigration and Europe are the same Front came to power and applied its voters in France for more than a dec- as have the Greens. “Blue-collar, old, white and male, with thing.” programme, it would wipe out French ade, with the exception of the 2007 presi- In Britain, the right-wing nationalist few qualifications and a very pessimistic Britain saw more than 650,000 industry.” dential election,” said Pascal Perrineau, UK Independence Party, which cam- economic outlook”. immigrants - mostly from new central The polls suggest neither his charisma professor of political science at Paris’ paigns for leaving the European Union, is In the 1960s, the working class made European member states - arrive after nor his arguments will save the Socialists Sciences-Po university and a specialist increasingly drawing support from work- up half the British electorate. By the time the EU expanded to the east in 2004. from another drubbing at the hands of on the extreme-right. ing class and poor voters who tradition- Tony Blair’s New Labour won power in Although unemployment is low, the angry workers. In Germany, many unionised workers ally back the centre-left Labour Party. 1997, that proportion had fallen to one in newcomers have vied with local workers REUTERS

Ferry crisis takes S Korea back to 1997 Pope Francis shuns inequality, Park had little refusing to play the game choice but to accept BY ANDREW BROWN nequality is the root of social evil, Pope Francis has tweeted, only a day after he canonised Pope John Paul II, a man regarded by American rightwingers as the Chung’s resignation. spiritual arm of Ronald Reagan. So, Saint John Paul II is now officially stowed in heaven, and his attitude to capitalism has been consigned to the attic where BY WILLIAM PESEK I the Catholic church keeps its lumber of discarded opinions. Francis has been saying things a lot like this for years, most recently last autumn. o many Koreans, Chung Hong Each time, the voices of largely American conservatives explaining that he has been Won has done exactly one thing misunderstood get a little less self-assured. It is – even for a Republican party hack right since the tragic sinking of – difficult to mistake what the Pope meant, although one site has already made a Tthe ferry Sewol cost hundreds of heroic attempt by translating the tweet into Latin: it appears to be a denunciation passengers, most of them high schoolers, of injustice rather than inequality. But in last autumn’s essay, Evangelii Gaudium, their lives. On Sunday morning, South Francis wrote that: “Just as the commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill’ sets a clear limit Korea’s prime minister - the No 2 official in order to safeguard the value of human life, today we also have to say ‘Thou shalt in the government - resigned. Funeral service employees carry portraits of victims of the sunken passenger ship Sewol, not’ to an economy of exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills … Today every- Ignore the histrionics from opposition at the official memorial altar for the victims in Ansan yesterday. thing comes under the laws of competition and the survival of the fittest, where the lawmakers, who immediately demanded powerful feed upon the powerless. As a consequence, masses of people find themselves that Chung remain at his post and see excluded and marginalised: without work, without possibilities, without any means through the recovery effort, which has determined to hold the ship’s crew and fastest Internet connections, gadgets that of escape. Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and been hampered by bad weather and owners to account. Park, though, needs to have Japan’s once-proud Sony looking to then discarded.” strong currents. The government’s ini- confront more systemic problems as well. become a real-estate company, you name The claim that human beings have an intrinsic value in themselves, irrespective tially shaky response to the April 16 Regulators in Korea are too cosy with it. Just since 1997 they’ve weathered myr- of their usefulness to other people, is one that unites Christianity and socialism. It ferry sinking had made Chung’s position industry, and abuses have long been ram- iad political and corporate scandals, the can be even found somewhere in the shadows of Marxism, but there humans gain untenable. Beyond the weather, rescue pant. Park must sever those ties cleanly, suicide of a former president, Roh Moo their value from history, and when they stand in its way, that’s tough for them, as efforts were initially slow and confused. close the revolving door of officials mov- Hyun, who leaped to his death from a the millions of Stalin’s victims could tell us. But if you think the market is the real Most unforgivable of all, authorities at ing between ministries and regulatory mountaintop, and any number of provo- world, it makes no sense at all, since in the market, value is simply the outcome of first claimed most everyone on board had bodies, and create a more international- cations from North Korea. supply and demand. been rescued, giving false hope to hun- ized corporate code. For good reason, the Sewol tragedy has The American Christian right is convinced that God so loves everyone that there dreds of now-grieving parents. The President must also open up a dif- come as a huge shock to Koreans’ sense is no need for anyone else to do so. Pope Francis harks back to a much earlier tradi- That first day, Chung was the face of ficult discussion about Korean culture. of themselves as members of an advanced tion of distrust for the market, which had been dominant in American Christianity President Park Geun Hye’s government, When one considers the chain of events nation. But with focus and determina- until the rise of Reaganism. Then, a group of Catholic intellectuals, some former and enraged families of victims screamed that precipitated this Made-in-Korea tion, they can rebound from this crisis Protestants such as Richard John Neuhaus, reacted against the liberalism of the and hurled water bottles at him. By this disaster, there’s ample reason to worry as well. Frankly, I wonder if Koreans are 1960s by proclaiming that the church was far more than social work and that only the point Chung is damaged goods. Park had about Koreans’ legendarily reflexive being a bit too hard on Park’s govern- market allowed people the moral freedom essential to the Christian vision. Equality little choice but to accept his resignation. obedience to authority. It’s this kind of ment. More attention, I would argue, was to these people fundamentally immoral. Executive power in South Korea is con- groupism, one can argue, that had ferry should be focused on the days when her In their arguments they made much of the claim that liberal churches were dying centrated in the presidency, so in some staffers thinking nothing of putting too father, dictator Park Chung Hee, helped and strict ones flourishing. The claim became that middle-class, Guardian-style ways the resignation is largely symbolic. much cargo on board; underlings negoti- create the system of family-run con- activist Christianity was doomed. Only an uncompromising proclamation of the great What’s more important is how Park ating a risky turn themselves rather than glomerates, or chaebol. They have long countercultural truths of Christianity could save the faith, restore civilisation and so responds in the days and weeks ahead. ask the captain to return to the bridge; gotten away with riding roughshod over on. Important among these great countercultural Christian principles was of course It’s too crass to call Chung’s departure a passengers following orders that they stay regulations because they pumped up eco- the necessity for the rich to get richer and richer. fresh start, particularly with more than below deck even as the boat sank. Look, I nomic growth. The chaebol set the tone This attack was effective partly because it was pitched in moral terms: it denied the 100 passengers of the Sewol ferry still wasn’t there and hindsight is 20/20. But for today’s Korea Inc. moral superiority of the welfare state to the alternatives. What makes Pope Francis’s missing. it’s at least fair to ask whether cultural I’m not saying the needed changes - to attack so significant is that his position, too, is charged in moral terms. But as Choi Chang Ryul of Seoul’s Yong norms contributed to this tragedy. And make sure that regulatory controls keep What he really believes is that riches in themselves are bad for people. That is In University told Bloomberg News, this it’s Park’s responsibility to guide that pace with the nation’s economic and tech- part of the reason he does not live in the papal apartments. This is not a view shared “can be positive if the government does conversation. nological successes, to reform a corpo- throughout the Catholic hierarchy. Nor is it really, wholeheartedly, shared by the well and the president shows sincerity Koreans are resilient. They recovered rate culture that prizes blind obedience politicians who will praise his views. I don’t see any party anywhere in the world, after accepting his resignation.” powerfully from war in the 1950s, and to authority - will not be wrenching and except perhaps the Greens, running for election on the basis that they will make the If Park acts boldly and transparently to then from the 1997 Asian financial crisis. difficult. But Koreans have amply proven voters poorer but more virtuous. investigate the many failures that led to They long ago beat the dreaded middle- that they know how to confront and fix But at the very least Francis’s remarks show that Christianity can be a way to this tragedy, her administration can still income trap that ensnares most develop- problems in their society and economy. I step outside the rules by which we are normally bound, and consider the world as it recover, and Korea’s loss of face globally ing nations. They are rightfully proud of have faith they can do so again. might be if the games we all played were different and had different goals. will be fleeting. Prosecutors are clearly their technological savvy — the world’s WP-BLOOMBERG THE GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Turkey PM presses US to extradite Gulen Exiled cleric is accused of orchestrating major corruption scandal against Erdogan govt from his base

ANKARA: Turkish Prime at Ankara’s Bilkent University businesses, media outlets, cultural polls, an emboldened Erdogan and Kurdish rebels. Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Erdogan’s plan was a centres and a network of schools hinted he would take steps against Erdogan told PBS that the said yesterday he will seek the “non-starter”. both in Turkey and abroad. Gulen’s movement. police raids in December were extradition of an exiled cleric he “A crime that requires extradi- The moderate cleric was forced “We will enter their caves “almost a coup, a civilian coup” accuses of orchestrating a major tion must be recognised in both to flee the country in 1999 after and... they will pay the price,” he by the Gulen movement. corruption scandal against his countries. In this case, there’s no he was accused of plotting against warned in a victory speech from “We were aware they were try- government from his base in the such thing,” Yuksel Inan, a profes- the secular government of the the balcony of the party’s Ankara ing to infiltrate various organi- United States. sor of international law, said. time. headquarters last month. sations, but we were not aware Erdogan told reporters that “It is a non-starter in terms of But his alliance with the AKP “There won’t be a state within of their ultimate bad intentions. a legal procedure “will begin” international law. Erdogan is just has faltered in recent years, a state,” he said. We realised this after a while for the extradition of Fethullah showing off,” he said. and was decisively shattered in The AKP has already pushed and started to take measures,” Gulen, a former ally he says Turkey and the United States December when police detained through a law to close private he said. is running a “parallel state” signed an extradition treaty in dozens of Erdogan’s key business preparatory schools, a key part Gulen said in a comment piece that reaches into the top ech- 1979. The US embassy in Ankara and political allies over bribery of Gulen’s network. published in the Financial Times elons of the Turkish police and said it could neither confirm nor allegations. In the PBS interview, Erdogan last month that a new democratic judiciary. deny whether an extradition Erdogan has repeatedly accused said his only contact with Gulen constitution, drafted by civilians, The prime minister’s com- request had been made. Gulen’s followers of engineering since becoming prime minister was needed to restore trust at ments came a day after he told “As a matter of long-standing the corruption scandal as well had been a few phone conversa- home and abroad. US broadcaster PBS that he policy, the Department of State Fethullah Gulen as a string of damaging leaks in tions, and that they had initially Having exhausted his party’s wants President Barack Obama to does not comment on pending the media. The prime minister maintained “good relations”. limit of three terms as premier, deport Gulen and send him back extradition requests,” an embassy politics and install his Islamic- retaliated by sacking thousands “The real problem began after 60-year-old Erdogan is thought to to Turkey. Erdogan said he hoped official said. rooted Justice and Development of police and prosecutors. 2011,” he said. That was when be planning a run for the presi- Washington would deliver on the Gulen, 73, was once a close ally Party (AKP) in power in 2002. Gulen has denied any involve- Erdogan’s government accused dency in August, the first time issue as a “model partner”. of the prime minister, helping him Followers of Gulen’s Hizmet ment in the corruption probe. Gulen followers of leaking voters will directly elect the head “At least they should deport to challenge the military’s tradi- movement are said to number in After the AKP scored a crush- information from secret talks of state. him,” he said. But a legal expert tional stranglehold on Turkish the millions and own a variety of ing victory in last month’s local between the Turkish spy agency AFP

Gunmen storm No peace with Israel Libyan House without defining halting vote for borders, says Abbas new premier TRIPOLI: Gunmen stormed the Libyan parliament yesterday RAMALLAH: There can be no with Abbas last week to lay aside forcing lawmakers to postpone peace with Israel without first old animosities and create a tran- a vote for a new prime minister defining the borders of a future sitional cabinet paving the way to to take on the lawlessness grip- Palestinian state, President long-overdue elections across the ping the North African nation. Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday. Palestinian Territories. The election was triggered by the “Since the creation of Israel, The reconciliation accord resignation of Abdallah Al Thani nobody knows what the borders angered Israel, which promptly earlier this month, who quit just are. We are determined to know suspended floundering peace talks five days after his appointment, our borders and theirs, without with the Western-backed Abbas, saying he and his family had that there will be no peace,” he saying it would not negotiate come under attack. said as Washington’s nine-month with any administration backed Thani, a former defence minis- deadline for reaching a peace deal by Hamas. ter, had only got the job because expired, leaving the process in Zahar, who is one of Hamas’s MPs could agree on a replacement tatters. most influential voices, said after they ousted Ali Zeidan in In a televised address, Abbas Abbas only decided to seek unity March to punish his failure to laid out his conditions for return- because the US-driven negotia- prevent a rebel oil shipment. ing to the crisis-hit peace talks tions were leading nowhere, but Zeidan, who then fled abroad, with Israel which have made no predicted he would take his time had been under mounting fire ever progress since they were launched trying to assemble a government Hamas policemen inspect the Gaza’s Ark, a Palestinian-built protest boat which was preparing to run Israel’s naval since he was briefly kidnapped on July 29 last year. of technocrats. last year by one of the myriad blockade, after it was damaged in an explosion at the port in Gaza City, yesterday. “If we want to extend the nego- “He is trying to overcome a of former rebel militia that are tiations there has to be a release great wave of pressure. We are a legacy of the 2011 uprising and of prisoners ... a settlement freeze, waiting,” said Zahar, adding which his government failed to and a discussion of maps and that Hamas had already handed bring to heel. borders for three months during across lists of names of possible Blast sinks Gaza’s protest boat There was no immediate word which there must be a complete ministers. on the identity or motive of the halt to settlement activity,” he Hamas’ elder statesman, who GAZA CITY: Gaza’s Ark, a the guard and told him to leave “We are convinced Israel did it gunmen who carried out the lat- said. has had spiky relations with the Palestinian-built protest boat because they were planning to because we were preparing for a est assault on parliament, which Meanwhile, a a senior Hamas group’s leadership, said Abbas was which was preparing to run destroy the boat. He was very test run next week, with the main came as MPs were preparing to official said yesterday that using the unity deal to put heat on Israel’s naval blockade of the afraid and ran away,” project voyage planned for June 15.” hold a second round of voting to Palestinian unity deal will not Israel, but that he was also wor- territory, was badly damaged manager Mahfouz Kabariti He said all the details had replace Thani. The legislature has lead Islamist group Hamas to ried by a US threat to suspend in an explosion yesterday that said. been given to Gaza’s Hamas-run been attacked repeatedly by vari- recognise Israel’s right to exist hundreds of millions of dollars in organisers blamed on Israel. He said the guard escaped police force who had opened an ous armed groups over the past 18 and will not result in any Gaza vital aid. The blast in Gaza City port unhurt as he was about 200 investigation. months. In one assault on March militants coming under President “He is seeking a guarantee struck at around 3:45 am (00045 metres (yards) away when the Mustafa Abu Awad, the 2, two lawmakers were injured by Mahmoud Abbas’ control. that US financial support will GMT) and was preceded by an explosion struck. 25-year-old guard who was on bullets. Veteran Hamas strategist continue,” Zahar said, speaking anonymous telephone call warn- “We blame Israel because we duty at the time, said he had been “Armed men have seized the Mahmoud Al Zahar said the from his well-guarded house. ing the guard that the vessel was have had very bad experiences warned to leave the area by an congress, but we do not know the group, which runs the Gaza Strip, Looking to reassure Western about to be blown up, organisers with them in the past when anonymous caller. motive of the attack,” member of was waiting for Abbas to form a allies, Abbas said the new govern- said. they destroyed several solidarity “I was sleeping near the boat parliament Tahar Mokni said. unity government, but said the ment would recognise Israel and The ship, a large fishing vessel boats,” he said. and someone phoned me — an Palestinian leader was taking his honour previous treaties. Zahar which was being readied to put He was referring to an incident unidentified caller. I answered time in an effort to overcome US dismissed this as a hollow ges- to sea in June, sustained major in 2011 when two boats docked in and he told me: ‘Mustafa, leave US blacklists and Israeli opposition. ture, saying the ministers would damage and sunk in the shallow Greece were mysteriously dam- the boat right now because we are Hamas, which is viewed as a be academics with no political waters of the port, leaving three- aged ahead of an attempt to break going to blow it up.’ I asked him groups helping Iran terrorist group by many Western authority. quarters of it submerged. the Gaza blockade that organisers who he was, but he hung up.” capitals, unexpectedly agreed AGENCIES “An anonymous caller phoned blamed on Israeli “sabotage.” AFP on missiles and oil

WASHINGTON: The US kept up pressure on Iran yesterday with fresh sanctions on two groups accused of illicitly aiding At least 51 killed in the country even as negotiations continue over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Syrian govt-held areas The US Treasury set sanctions on a Chinese group accused of supporting Iran’s ballistic missile BEIRUT: Car bombs and mor- including children were killed programme and a Dubai group tar attacks killed at least 51 by twin car bombs near a busy which allegedly helps Iran evade people in Syrian government- roundabout in the Alawite neigh- restrictions in exporting its oil. held areas of Damascus and the bourhood of Zahraa. A local secu- Eight China-based companies central city of Homs yesterday, rity source put the death toll at linked to already-sanctioned busi- a day after President Bashar Al 42. nessman Karl Lee, or Li Fangwei, Assad declared he would seek In central Damascus, two mor- were blacklisted. The Treasury re-election in June. tar shells struck an education said Lee had used them as front Government forces have complex in the mainly Shia dis- companies to export materials pushed back the mainly Sunni trict of Shaghour, killing at least to Iran for its ballistic missile Muslim rebels seeking to top- 14 people and wounding dozens. programme. ple Assad from many of their The state news agency Sana The Treasury also named Dubai strongholds around Damascus, described the Badr Al Din businessman Saeed al-Aqili, his Al but residents say the insur- Hussaini complex as a reli- Aqili Group LLC, and a Dubai- gents have stepped up rocket gious jurisprudence college, but based Pakistani “financial facili- and mortar attacks against the residents said there were also tator”, Anwar Kamal Nizami, for heart of the capital in recent primary and secondary school helping Iran avoid international weeks. students there. sanctions on its oil exports. Forces loyal to Assad, whose Sana said 14 people had been The Treasury’s move to black- Alawite sect is an offshoot of killed and 86 wounded but the list both groups forbids US Shia, are also in control of most British-based Syrian Observatory citizens or businesses from trans- of Homs. The attacks targeted for Human Rights, which moni- actions with them and freezes Alawite and Shia areas of the tors the violence in Syria, put the any assets they may have in a US Emergency personnel and civilians inspect the site following a car bomb explosion in the Abbasiyah neighbourhood two cities. death toll at 17. jurisdiction. of Syria’s central city of Homs, yesterday. In Homs, at least 37 people REUTERS AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Egypt must prove it needs democracy: US Judiciary accused of being arm of repression

CAIRO/WASHINGTON: been going through a very difficult deliver 10 Apache helicopters Egypt’s military-installed lead- transitional process,” Kerry said for counterterrorism efforts in ers must prove they are serious at the start of the two men’s talks the unruly Sinai peninsula and about bringing democracy to the in the State Department. some $650m in military aid, but world’s largest Arab nation, US “We want the interim govern- withheld the rest of the fund- Secretary of State John Kerry ment to be successful. We are ing until democratic progress is insisted yesterday. hopeful and look for a political made. “We are really looking for He delivered the stern warning process of inclusivity, a constitu- certain things to happen that will as he met with Foreign Minister tion implemented which brings give people some confidence about Nabil Fahmy — the highest people politically to the table and this road ahead. It’s actions not level visit to Washington by an broadens the democratic base.” words that will make the differ- Egyptian official since the army But he warned Fahmy he ence,” Kerry said. ousted elected Islamist leader would raise the “serious chal- Fahmy replied that Egypt’s Mohamed Mursi in July, throw- lenges” posed by the court deci- courts were independent and the ing US policy towards Cairo into sions “very candidly” to ensure government could not interfere in US Secretary of State John Kerry with Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy in Washington, DC, yesterday. disarray. the implementation of democracy the judicial process, but he pre- “We all know there have been and “Egypt’s re-emergence’s on dicted that once the process has Egypt was eradicating political have been relegated to soundproof authorities have stood by the judi- disturbing decisions within the the world stage.” The US admin- played out “we will end up with opposition, those doubts should be glass docks for recent hearings to ciary, insisting it is independent, judicial process,” Kerry said, high- istration last week partially lifted proper decisions in each of these put to rest,” Sarah Leah Whitson, prevent them from interrupting but top officials have privately lighting recent mass death sen- a six-month freeze on some $1.5bn cases.” Human Rights Watch’s Middle the proceedings. “It’s as if we are admitted to being embarrassed tences against hundreds of alleged in mostly military US aid to Cairo “I come now representing a East director, said. “This is sham judged in absentia,” a defendant by overzealous judges. supporters of Mursi’s Muslim — a key regional ally. people that want democracy, that justice.” shouted during one hearing, into The mass death sentences Brotherhood. “Clearly Egypt has Washington has agreed to want to be stakeholders in their Since the army ousted Mursi, a microphone the judge can turn have nevertheless sparked lit- future,” Fahmy said. But he warned Egypt’s first democratically on or off at will. tle outrage within Egypt, where that the transformation in Egypt elected president, in July amid a In the widely covered trial of an intensive media campaign Senior US Senator won’t sign “was societal, not simply changing wave of protests against him, a Al Jazeera journalists accused has convinced many that the one president for another.” security crackdown targeting his of supporting Mursi’s Muslim Brotherhood is a foreign-backed A wave of mass sentences in supporters has left more than Brotherhood, prosecutors pre- terrorist group. off on aid for Egyptian military Egypt, including hundreds sen- 1,400 killed and 15,000 jailed. sented a bizarre array of “evi- During his year in power, Mursi WASHINGTON: US Senator Patrick Leahy, chairman of the tenced to death this week after Hundreds of Mursi’s support- dence,” including garbled audio had sought to sideline judges loyal Senate appropriations subcommittee that oversees foreign aid, a rushed mass trial, has sparked ers have been sentenced to death tapes that only the judge could to strongman Hosni Mubarak, said he will not approve sending funds to the Egyptian military, charges that military-installed or life imprisonment, and dozens understand, reports on the price who was toppled by a popular denouncing a “sham trial” in which a court sentenced 683 people to authorities are using the judici- more have gotten hefty jail terms. of meat in Egypt and clips from uprising in 2011, and some ana- death. “I’m not prepared to sign off on the delivery of additional aid ary as a blunt tool of repression. In one case, 14 young women programmes made by other media lysts believe the judges are now for the Egyptian military,” the Vermont Democrat said in a speech The sentences handed out were given 11 years in jail for tak- outlets. The military-installed settling scores. AFP on the Senate floor, explaining why he would hold up the $650m. Monday to nearly 700 support- ing part in a pro-Mursi protest. “I’m not prepared to do that until we see convincing evidence the ers of ousted Islamist president The sentence was later reduced government is committed to the rule of law,” Leahy said. Mohamed Mursi — after only on appeal to a one-year suspended Germany summons Egyptian The Obama administration said last week it would deliver 10 one hearing — fed international sentence, however, and seven girls, Apache attack helicopters and $650m to Egypt’s military, relaxing outrage after a similar verdict initially sentenced to juvenile a partial suspension of aid imposed after Egypt’s military ousted last month, although most of the detention, were ordered freed. envoy over death sentences President Mohamed Mursi last year and cracked down violently previous batch of sentences were In recent months the crack- BERLIN: The German foreign ministry said it summoned on protesters. Leahy said he would block the money a day after commuted to life imprisonment. down has been extended to the Egyptian ambassador yesterday to urge the lifting of 683 an Egyptian court sentenced the leader of the outlawed Muslim On a near-daily basis, new non-Islamist activists — includ- death sentences handed down by an Egyptian court to suspected Brotherhood and 682 supporters to death, intensifying a crackdown trials open before being swiftly ing many who backed the over- Islamists. The ministry said its Middle East coordinator Volkmar on the Islamist movement that could trigger protests and political adjourned, with lawyers and throw of Mursi — following illegal Wenzel had made the “urgent appeal” to Ambassador Mohamed violence ahead of an election next month. The Apaches are not human rights activists baffled by protests against the military- Higazy for the justice authorities to reverse Monday’s decision subject to congressional approval. the sentencing of dozens or even installed authorities. “and allow the affected people to have a fair trial”. Leahy said he would be watching the situation in Egypt with hundreds of defendants based Even before the sentencing German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier had said “growing dismay” even if he were not chairman of the Appropriations on evidence that is rarely made phase, Egyptian court proceed- on Monday that the authorities were “running the risk of further Committee’s State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee, denounc- public. ings are frequently marred by destabilising the country and cementing the division within poli- ing “a sham trial lasting barely an hour.” Among those sentenced to shouting matches involving law- tics and society in the run-up to the presidential elections due to “It’s a flaunting of human rights by the Egyptian government. It’s death on Monday in the southern yers and journalists, with police take place in May”. Germany has offered Egypt aid in exchange for an appalling abuse of the justice system, which is fundamental to town of Minya were people who conscripts physically separating democratic development since the 2011 ouster of Hosni Mubarak. any democracy. Nobody, nobody, can justify this. It does not show were dead or out of the country the two groups. At the opening of But it has expressed growing disquiet about rights abuses in the democracy. It shows a dictatorship run amok. It is a total violation on the day of the violent riots they one of Mursi’s trials, local journal- country seen as pivotal for the development of the Arab Spring of human rights,” Leahy said. AFP were accused of taking part in. ists chanted “Execution!” countries. AFP “If anybody had any doubts that Mursi and his co-defendants

Bahrain jails Saudi camel tradition may five for plotting to bomb F1 race hinder control of MERS MANAMA: Five people, including a woman who used a RIYADH: The 40-odd men including from the WHO who pillow to pretend she was preg- gathered in a sandy, dung- were invited by the government nant, were sentenced to five scattered auction pen at one to help investigate MERS. They years in jail yesterday for plot- of Saudi Arabia’s largest camel have also advised people not to ting to disrupt the 2013 Bahrain markets were fiercely dismiss- consume raw milk or raw meat Formula One Grand Prix by ive of a link scientists have products from camels. Fakieh planting a bomb at the circuit, found between the animals and was appointed a week ago after state news agency BNA said. an often fatal virus in humans. the former minister, Abdullah Al It said policewomen foiled the “It’s not true. It’s a lie. We Rabeeah, was replaced following scheme when they searched the live with camels, we drink their mounting expressions of public woman and found her disguise milk, we eat their meat. There’s unease and anger on social media while she was on a trial run for no disease. We live and sleep and at what many Saudis saw as an smuggling a home-made bomb in spend our whole lives with them inadequate and opaque approach on the day of the race in April last and there’s nothing,” said Faraj to the outbreak. year. The agency did not name the Al Subai’i, a trader at the market. The US-ally and conservative five but said they had confessed The Middle East Respiratory absolute monarchy allows little to the plot. The Bahrain Youth Syndrome (MERS) virus has along a highway out of the city, public dissent and is often secre- Society for Human Rights iden- infected 345 people in the king- the traders, owners and camel tive about subjects seen as politi- tified the two women as activists dom since it was identified two workers said they had been given cally sensitive, which analysts Nafisa Al Asfoor, 31, and Rayhana years ago, causing fever, pneumo- no advice, information or warn- speculate encourages the spread Al Musawi, 38. It said they were nia and kidney failure in some, ings on MERS by government of rumours and mistrust in its detained during a protest near and killing around a third of officials. public statements. Unlike his the circuit and had complained sufferers. Even Ehab Al Shabouri, an predecessor, Fakieh immediately of being tortured. Although many patients in a Egyptian veterinary doctor in one visited affected hospitals and recent outbreak in Jeddah appear of the many practices stretching was shown on television meeting Qaeda militants kill to have become infected through along a nearby road that cater MERS patients in an apparent A Saudi man walks in front of a coronavirus poster prior to a press person-to-person transmission to the camel owners, said he was attempt to win back public trust. conference held by newly appointed Acting Minister of Health Adel bin 15 Yemeni soldiers in hospitals, MERS has been unaware that the MERS virus MERS is of particular concern Mohamed Faqih (left), on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), found in bats and camels, and had been found in the animals. given Saudi Arabia’s role as host in Riyadh yesterday. ADEN: Suspected Al Qaeda many experts say the latter form “If it was related to camels, the of Islam’s annual haj pilgrim- militants killed 15 Yemeni sol- the most likely animal reservoir Agriculture Ministry would have age which attracts millions to aimed at limiting the spread of classical Arabic poetry. diers in an ambush as the army from which humans are becoming taken some measures,” he said. the kingdom each year. Fakieh the disease, which so far appears That nomadic lifestyle is long launched a ground offensive infected. Camels occupy a special While the link is the subject said very old people, children not to transmit easily between gone, replaced decades ago by an against their remaining strong- place in Saudi society, providing a of extensive study among sci- and those with chronic diseases people, by controlling it at source. urban culture of cars, supermar- holds in the south, medical and link to an important but vanish- entists outside Saudi Arabia, it should delay their pilgrimage, set Camels are a common sight in kets and television, but as Saudis security sources said. Twelve ing nomadic tradition and valued has been noticeably absent from for early October, this year, but some eastern districts of Riyadh, drift further from their Bedouin militants were also killed when at prices that can climb to hun- much of the official debate inside that no other restrictions were grazing on empty plots of land or roots, many increasingly cherish the ambush in Shabwa province dreds of thousands of dollars. the kingdom. However, yesterday, being imposed. carted in trucks on major roads. values seen as purer and simpler sparked a firefight, tribal sources Last week the World Health acting Saudi health minister Adel Some infection experts have While they are less prevalent than those of today. said. Ten soldiers were also Organisation (WHO) advised Fakieh told a news conference speculated that local sensitivities inside some other Saudi cities, The ownership and love of cam- wounded and 15 captured. people at most risk of severe dis- there has been “consensus in the over the reputation of an animal such as Jeddah, they are still often els is an integral part of that nos- The ground offensive, which ease to avoid contact with camels discussions taking place over the much beloved in the desert king- seen on town outskirts. talgic vision, expressed in races was launched just hours before and take precautions when visit- last two days after the scientific dom, and closely bound to its cul- At once a source of transport, and pageants that attract tens of the opening of a donors’ confer- ing places where the animals are team reviewed various evidence tural identity, may have caused milk and meat, camels were indis- thousands of spectators, and in ence in London, seeks to capitalise present, and to avoid drinking that it is advised not to get into resistance to the idea it may be pensible to the nomadic life of the millions of riyals that change on Al Qaeda losses in a blistering raw milk. Among the pungent close contact with camels, espe- behind the MERS outbreak. the Saudi people’s bedouin fore- hands for the fastest or most US-backed air offensive last week animal pens in Riyadh’s camel cially sick camels”. He was speak- Those experts fear this could fathers, inspiring admiration, beautiful animals. in which nearly 60 militants were market, stretching several miles ing after meeting foreign experts hinder preventative measures affection and verse after verse of REUTERS killed. AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Ukraine separatists seize city Control of Luhansk would put second province in rebel grip; EU sanctions target 15 pro-Russians

LUHANSK, UKRAINE: neighbouring Donetsk province, Its present crisis erupted after Hundreds of pro-Russian where they have proclaimed an a pro-Russian president was separatists stormed govern- independent “People’s Republic of toppled in February in a popular ment buildings across one of Donetsk” and declared a referen- uprising. Within days, Putin had Ukraine’s provincial capitals dum on secession for May 11. declared the right to use mili- yesterday and opened fire on The rebels include local youths tary force and had dispatched police holed up in a regional armed with clubs and chains, as his undercover troops to seize headquarters, a major escala- well as “green men” - heavily Crimea. The United States and tion of the rebellion in defiance armed masked men in military European Union accuse Moscow of new Western sanctions. uniforms without insignia. of directing the uprising with the Meanwhile, Russian share Adding control of Luhansk intent of dismembering Ukraine, prices rose in relief at the mild- would give them sway over the but have made clear they will not ness of the newly announced US entire Donbass coalfield —an take military action. and European sanctions over unbroken swathe of territory The US embassy in Kiev Moscow’s involvement in the cri- adjacent to Russia — where described the behaviour of pro- sis, which amounted mainly to giant steel smelters and heavy Russian activists, who also vio- adding a small number of names plants produce around a third of lently attacked a rally of Kiev to existing blacklists while putting Ukraine’s industrial output. supporters on Monday with off threats to take more serious It is the heart of an area that clubs and iron bars, and are hold- measures. Russian President Vladimir Putin ing dozens of hostages including Demonstrators smashed their described earlier this month as seven unarmed European military way into the provincial govern- “New Russia”, reviving a term monitors, as “terrorism, pure and ment headquarters in Luhansk, from when the tsars conquered simple”. Ukraine’s easternmost province, it in the 18th and 19th centu- US President Barack Obama, which abuts the Russian border, ries. Most people who live in the announcing new sanctions on and raised separatist flags over area now identify themselves as Monday, said the measures the building, while police did Ukrainians but speak Russian as were intended to change Putin’s nothing to interfere. a first language. “calculus”. As night fell, about 20 rebel Ukraine, a country of 45 million But so far they have shown no gunmen opened fire with auto- people the size of France, has a sign of restraining the Kremlin matic weapons and threw stun thousand-year history as a state leader, who overturned decades grenades at the headquarters but has spent much of the last of post-Cold War diplomacy of the region’s police, trying to few centuries under the shadow last month to seize and annex force those inside to surrender of its larger neighbour. It emerged Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula and A man waves a Russian flag as pro-Russian activists break a window to enter the regional administration building their weapons, a Reuters pho- as a modern independent nation has since massed tens of thou- in the eastern Ukraine city of Lugansk, yesterday. tographer at the scene said. “The after the Soviet Union broke up sands of troops on the frontier. regional leadership does not con- in 1991, with borders drawn up by Russia has openly threatened to trol its police force,” said Stanislav to events in Luhansk. “The local prosecutor’s office and the televi- the pro-Moscow rebels control Bolshevik commissars from terri- invade to protect Russian speak- Rechynsky, an aide to Interior police did nothing.” sion centre. The separatist opera- of a second provincial capital. tory previously ruled by Russia, ers, though it denies that it plans Minister Arsen Avakov, referring The rebels also seized the tion in Luhansk appears to give They already control much of Poland and Austria. to do so. REUTERS

Denmark bans UN lifts Ivory Coast adoptions diamond embargo from Nigeria COPENHAGEN: Denmark UNITED NATIONS: The UN Ivory Coast has for months yesterday suspended adoptions Security Council lifted a nearly been asking to be allowed to from Nigeria, a month after decade-old embargo on Ivory legally re-start exporting its dia- Nigerian police raided a so-called Coast’s international diamond monds and last November the “baby factory” where young girls trade yesterday and relaxed its government got the green light sell their newborns to couples arms ban on the West African from the Kimberley Process for who are unable to conceive. country. the United Nations to lift its “Today I have decided to The diamond embargo was embargo. suspend all adoption from declared in 2005 because the Created in 2000, the Kimberley Nigeria with immediate effect,” precious stones were helping Process is a global diamond Denmark’s minister for children, fund the Forces Nouvelles rebels watchdog that includes 75 coun- gender equality, integration and that controlled the north of the tries and aims to prevent ille- social affairs, Manu Sareen, nation after a failed coup attempt gally mined and so-called blood wrote on Twitter. “We must do in 2002 against then-president diamonds from filtering into the everything we can to protect the Laurent Gbagbo. market to fuel conflicts such as children and to give the families However, the diamond trade is those in Angola or Sierra Leone. peace of mind,” he said in a sepa- now regulated by the Kimberley Still, a recent report by UN rate statement. Process, of which Ivory Coast is experts said the illegal trade a member, and therefore the UN in raw diamonds continues in Anti-riot police tear-gas polytechnic students protesting the closure of schools in Abuja, yesterday. oversight is seen as redundant. Ivory Coast, using networks that Bosnia fires A resolution unanimously buy and then illegally export adopted by the Security Council’s the gemstones via neighboring security minister 15 member states terminates “the countries. Tear gas fired on protesting measures preventing the impor- Ivory Coast extracts between over unrest tation by any state of all rough 50,000 and 300,000 carats (1 carat diamonds from Cote d’Ivoire... in = 0.2 grammes) of diamonds a SARAJEVO: Bosnia’s Security light of progress made towards year, well behind the world’s top teachers, students in Nigeria Minister was dismissed yester- Kimberley Process Certification.” producers. AFP day for failing to curb violence ABUJA: Nigerian police fired been demanding facility improve- forces had tried to prevent the during protests over graft and tear gas at teachers and stu- ments at a range of technical col- rally from reaching the National unemployment in February, the dents and shot live rounds into leges across the country. Assembly. A police officer at the worst unrest since the end of the air as they tried to disperse The march, which the unions scene, who requested anonymity, the country’s 1992-95 war. a rally over college closures yes- said involved about 100 people, described the incident as a “very The initiative to fire Fahrudin Ebola toll rises to 74 in Guinea terday, protesters said. began at Abuja’s Eagle Square — serious battle.” Radoncic over the violence, in The march, in the capital which is often the site of political “It involved the use of every- which several hundred people CONAKRY: Guinea said yesterday 74 people had died so far this Abuja, was called by two academic rallies — before moving towards thing to disperse the protest,” were injured, most of them police, year in one of the worst ever outbreaks of the Ebola virus. unions who have been on strike the parliament, where organisers he said, although he added that was launched in the national The health ministry said there had been 121 confirmed cases of Ebola for several months, but protest- had planned to formally present no one was injured. Teachers at parliament by the main Muslim — an incurable disease that can kill up to 90 percent of its victims ing teachers were also joined by a their grievances to lawmakers. state-run technical colleges say Bosniak party SDA. The violence — since January. Four people are receiving treatment in the capital number of students. Despite the “As we were about crossing the they have been forced to work in has since subsided, though small Conakry, and six in Gueckedou, in the south of the country, which has stand-off, no one was reported road to the Memorial Arcade, the buildings with decaying facilities, protests continue. seen one of the most serious outbreaks. But the ministry said there injured during the protest. policemen who barricaded the road and lack the infrastructure and had been “no new cases of Ebola recorded” since Sunday. The organisers of the rally, started shooting live bullets, tear gas support to teach effectively. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described west Africa’s the Academic Staff Union of canisters and they are using their The walk-out was latest in a Slovenian PM first Ebola outbreak as one of the most challenging since the virus Polytechnics (ASUP) and the water can vehicles to disperse the series of strikes which have crip- emerged in 1976 in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Colleges of Education Academic crowd,” Tunde Lawal, a teacher at pled parts of Nigeria’s post-sec- ready to resign AFP Staff Union (COEASU), have the rally, said. He said the security ondary education system. AFP for snap polls LJUBLJANA: Slovenia’s cen- tre-left Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek said yesterday she was ready to resign after losing her Berlusconi in hot water again with judiciary party’s leadership but only if that leads to polls before the summer. “I’m ready to resign, if there ROME: Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi European elections — has used world to have presided over the Famiglia — a Church-run centre outrage sparked by controversial is a way to call elections before is in hot water with the justice his platform to repeatedly criti- G8 three times, is ridiculous, not for disabled and elderly people remarks about the Holocaust. the summer,” Bratusek told jour- system again after mocking the cise the justice system and his just for me but for the country,” with 2,000 patients in Milan’s The gaffe-prone leader said he nalists following a meeting with community service he has been upcoming community service in he said. southwestern outskirts — one day was a friend to both Jewish peo- President Borut Pahor. ordered to do for tax fraud, an old people’s home. According to the reports, the a week for at least four hours. ple and Germany, after saying on The pair discussed the fallout media reports said yesterday. “It is ridiculous to think of re- Milan court in charge of handling The centre is expected to Saturday that Germans denied of her defeat by Ljubljana mayor The 77-year-old former pre- educating me by handing me over Berlusconi’s case is considering announce today when the com- the existence of Nazi concentra- Zoran Jankovic for the leadership mier — convicted for fraud last to social services and through issuing him with a warning — munity service will begin. tion camps. of the ruling Positive Slovenija year — was allowed to opt for interviews every 15 days with and should the ageing billionaire Berlusconi has invaded televi- He went on in a separate inter- (PS) party. “Early elections are community service instead of social workers,” he said late on continue to speak out against the sion screens and radios over the view to compare the head of the a fact,” Bratusek said, adding she prison because of leniency in Italy Monday in a television interview. judiciary, he could find himself hit past few days in a frenzied bid anti-establishment Five Star would first discuss with the three for convicted over-70s. “Entrusting to social services with house arrest instead of com- to draw media attention to his movement — currently ahead of coalition parties’ leaders over the But the media magnate — who a man who was the longest-serv- munity service. campaign. his Forza Italia party in the polls way to carry them out without is leading his centre-right Forza ing head of the government” in Berlusconi has been ordered He was forced to back-pedal — to Hitler. harming the interests of Slovenia. Italia party’s campaign for the Italy and “the only person in the to work at the Fondazione Sacra on Monday to quell international AFP AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

US justices Tornadoes kill 30, threaten more damage weigh limits Tens of thousands without power; makeshift shelters for thousands forced out of homes to police cell

TUPELO, Mississippi: At under the gun yesterday,” said Bill phone searches least 30 people across six Bunting, operations chief at the states were killed in tornadoes National Weather Service’s Storm WASHINGTON: US Supreme unleashed by a vicious storm Predictions Center in Norman, Court justices yesterday system that levelled towns Oklahoma. appeared to seek a compro- and was threatening to cause Southern and eastern mise over whether police offic- more mayhem in heavily pop- Mississippi as well as central and ers need warrants to search cell ulated parts of the US South western Alabama were under phones. yesterday. the highest threats for torna- In two hours of oral argu- In Arkansas and Mississippi, does, damaging winds and hail, ments before the court, the jus- the hardest hit states, more he said. tices appeared sympathetic to the than 23 people were killed and Tens of thousands of custom- need of police officers to quickly more than 200 injured over the ers along the path of the storm search phones when a suspect is last three days by tornadoes were without power yesterday arrested but were also wary of that reduced homes to splinters, morning, with the worst out- privacy concerns raised by the snapped trees like twigs and lifted ages in parts of Alabama and amount of personal data now kept trucks into the air. Georgia, utility companies on mobile devices. Deaths were also reported in reported. The court indicated it could Oklahoma and Iowa on Sunday, In western North Carolina, fire issue a ruling that says police and Alabama and Tennessee on department personnel used boats might need a warrant in some Monday. to rescue people from homes and circumstances but not in others. Makeshift shelters have been vehicles hit by flash floods during It was unclear what rationale the set up for thousands of families the night. court would embrace. forced out of their homes while In Arkansas, residents of cen- One possible outcome would be the National Guard, local police tral Faulkner County, where for a search not to require a war- and residents who had lost all most of the damage occurred, rant so long as the evidence in their possessions sifted through sorted through the rubble as question was directly related to the rubble looking for more they tried to piece their lives the criminal investigation. victims. back together. Several justices appeared con- “People were running around “There is joy because you find cerned about granting the police screaming, trying to find their something that’s not broken and unfettered access to the vast kids. There was nothing left,” then you find something that’s amount of information contained Melba Reed said as she described shattered that meant a lot,” said on smartphones. the aftermath of a tornado in Terry Lee, whose home was dam- “People carry their entire lives Louisville, Mississippi, a town of aged by a tornado. on cell phones,” Justice Elena about 7,000 in the central part of The White House said Kagan said. the state. President Barack Obama On the other hand, Justice A massive area home to tens declared a major disaster in Gary Moore (right) looks through debris where his home once stood before it was destroyed by a tornado in Anthony Kennedy noted that of millions of people stretching Arkansas and ordered federal Vilonia, Arkansas, yesterday. criminals have embraced new across large parts of the South aid to supplement state and local technology, which has enabled and into Pennsylvania and recovery efforts. In Tupelo, Mississippi, which through the city on Monday, offi- away from South Lincoln them to be “more dangerous, Ohio was under some threat Some tornadoes registered an was in the path of a tornado on cials said. Elementary School,” said more sophisticated, more elusive.” from the storm system that EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita Monday, police were going house Officials were also picking water department worker The nine justices are weigh- spawned the tornadoes, fore- scale that measures strength, to house searching for victims and through the rubble in Lincoln Tammy Allen. ing cases from California and casters said. meaning they packed winds trying to seal any gas leaks that County, Tennessee, near the “They had a bus that was Massachusetts arising from “We will see tornadoes again of about 240kph, according to could fuel fires. Alabama state line, where a tor- slammed into the front door of criminal prosecutions that used today and unfortunately, the preliminary estimates from the More than 2,000 houses and nado touched down on Monday, the school. It’s all just devastat- evidence obtained without a war- areas that are under the gun National Weather Service in 100 commercial properties were killing two people. ing,” she said. rant from a judge. today are the same ones that were Alabama. damaged by a tornado that ripped “The roof is just wiped REUTERS REUTERS

Britain rejects call to review 1971 Six hurt, suspect dead in Georgia FedEx facility shooting Belfast killings KENNESAW, Georgia: A about 30 miles northwest of reported the man to her superiors in Marietta all had multiple employees escorted from the FedEx Corp package handler Atlanta, police and hospital after he pointed a work laser at gunshot wounds that appeared facility in a bus tearfully reunited BELFAST: Britain does not armed with a shotgun opened officials said. her eye. to be from a shotgun, Dr with family members at a nearby plan to appoint an independent fire at a shipping facility in sub- FedEx employee Liza Aiken told Michael Hogland, a driver at Michael Nitzken said at a news skating rink. panel to review the deaths of at urban Atlanta early yesterday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the facility, told the paper his boss conference. A FedEx spokeswoman least 10 people in Belfast in 1971 injuring six people before kill- she was correcting addresses on called him early Tuesday and said Two men, 28 and 22 years old, extended condolences to those in an incident that helped spark ing himself, apparently with his packages when she saw a 19-year- a security guard was among the as well as a 52-year-old woman affected by the shooting. an upsurge of sectarian violence own weapon, police and hospital old colleague dressed all in black shooting victims. were listed in critical condition. “The situation is now sta- in Northern Ireland, a govern- officials said. and armed with a knife, gun and Law enforcement did not Another 28-year-old man was bilised, and we are focused on ment minister said yesterday. Three people were in criti- a cartridge belt strapped across immediately identify the shooter, stable, while a 42-year-old woman the needs of our team mem- The Irish government has cal condition, two of them with this chest. who worked as a package handler, and 19-year-old man had been bers and cooperating with been calling for an investigation life-threatening injuries, after “He had bullets strapped to his said Cobb County Police spokes- treated and were being released, the law enforcement investi- into what it says are the deaths being shot by the unidentified chest like Rambo,” she told the man Mike Bowman. No motive Nitzken said. gation of this tragedy,” said of 11 people in the Ballymurphy gunman just before 6am EST newspaper. “He looked like he was was given for the attack. Hundreds of police from mul- company spokeswoman Shea area of Belfast in August 1971 in at a FedEx warehouse near the heading into war.” The six patients taken to tiple agencies converged on the Leordeanu. the days after Northern Ireland airport in Kennesaw, Georgia, Aiken said she previously had WellStar Kennestone Hospital scene after the shooting, and REUTERS introduced the policy of intern- ment without trial for suspected militants. The violence that followed a Travel chaos in London wave of detentions gave new impe- tus to disorganised IRA guerrillas British terror convict in their campaign against British rule. The unsuccessful and hugely unpopular policy of internment was abandoned in 1975. “In my view the emailed ‘sacrifice72’ balance of public interest does not favour establishing an independent NEW YORK: A British con- strapped to his foot but backed review,” secretary of state Theresa vict who plotted to blow a US out of the plot in December 2001. Villiers said in a statement. passenger plane out of the sky Schneider told the court dur- Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda was so determined to die for Al ing cross-examination that Badat Kenny, who wrote to his British Qaeda that he used the email had received £75,000 ($125,000) counterpart David Cameron in addresssacrifi[email protected], in total benefits from the British January asking that a request for he admitted yesterday. government since agreeing to tes- the review from families of the Saajid Badat, 35, told the New tify against his former Al Qaeda victims be granted, said he was York trial of British hate preacher associates. disappointed by the decision. Abu Hamza that he used the The benefits included rent, a “I am disappointed with today’s Yahoo account while researching TV licence, utility bills, travel and news, which I know will come as a Jewish targets in South Africa. hotel expenses, Schneider said. blow to the families,” Kenny said. The word sacrifice was a nod Badat said he received Decades of tit-fot-tat killings by to his determination to die in the “very minimal money” and Irish nationalist and pro-British mil- cause of violent jihad and 72 a insisted he was “predominantly itants largely ended in a peace deal reference to the number of vir- self-sufficient.” in 1998, although Northern Ireland gins that Al Qaeda preached a He said he entered a formal still experiences sporadic violence. Commuters queue for access to Oxford Circus underground station, one of the open tube stations, during “martyr” is entitled to deflower co-operation agreement in 2009. REUTERS strikes in London yesterday. Millions faced transport chaos yesterday after talks failed to avert a two-day in heaven. He was released from prison in strike on the London Underground train network. Badat said he went to Pakistan 2010 after serving 6.5 years for in mid-2001 to use the Internet conspiracy to harm an aircraft. to research Jewish targets, which Britain also interceded to free included a Holocaust museum, up his assets frozen by UN sanc- synagogues and the diamond tions, Badat admitted. US sets $5m bounty on Chinese man over Iran links industry. He told the court that he Under cross-examination from had never met or spoken to the Abu Hamza’s lawyer Jeremy defendant, but his testimony was WASHINGTON: The United new charges allege that he used separate US dollar transactions, He also used front companies, Schneider, he said he spent two peppered with fascinating details States unveiled a new indict- China-based front companies — worth more than $8.5m. “Included it said, to invoice Iranian buyers days preparing a “detailed” report about his life with Al Qaeda. ment and slapped a $5m reward some with the same address as in those illicit transactions have for shipments of specialized tubes, for Al Qaeda bosses on the targets. During his research trip to yesterday on the head of a LIMMT — to move millions of been transactions involving sales pipes and rods that can be used in He admitted he was willing to Karachi in mid-2001, when he Chinese man it called a “prin- dollars worth of payments from to US companies and sales of developing gas centrifuges. see women and children killed stayed with an aunt, he was cipal supplier” to Iran’s ballistic Iran through the US financial merchandise by Li Fangwei to Such centrifuges are at the should the attacks have gone stopped by Pakistani police while missile programme. system. Iran-based companies utilizing center of accusations that Iran is ahead. in a rickshaw. Washington said Li Fangwei, or The department said it had the US financial system,” it said. seeking to enrich enough nuclear When Al Qaeda asked him His arm had been in a sling Karl Lee, has continued to ship seized of nearly $7m linked to The indictment said that in fuel to arm future atomic weap- instead to blow a US jet out of the because of a shoulder injury sus- equipment and materials to Iran the payments, claiming the money 2011, via a front company, Li ons. The money seized came sky and murder hundreds of peo- tained at an Al Qaeda camp in even after he and his company from the accounts of Chinese exported to Iran a production mainly from US accounts of the ple in late 2001, he confessed that Afghanistan. LIMMT Economic and Trade banks in US banks. line for aramid fiber, which can Shanghai Pudong Development he felt “honoured” and “proud”. He believed the sling courted were first indicted and blacklisted From 2006 to 2014, the Justice be used for ballistic missiles and Bank, with a small portion as well Badat flew back to Britain from suspicion and subsequently by the United States in 2009. Department said, Li used front centrifuges for uranium enrich- from a Bank of China account. Pakistan, via the Netherlands removed it, he admitted. The Department of Justice’s companies for more than 165 ment, as well as for body armor. AFP and Turkey, with a shoe bomb AFP WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA Park apologises to victims’ families S Korean President vows to revamp ferry safety rules

SEOUL: President Park Geun- She described the decision by in the running of the shipping hye apologised yesterday to some crew members to flee the company and he has no stake in it. families of the 302 victims in sinking ship as “like a murderous A day before Yoo’s holding a ferry capsize and pledged to act. I apologise to the people that company was declared bankrupt revamp safety regulations, as so many precious lives were lost,” by a Korean court in the 1999, an investigation proceeded into Park said, according to a state- its assets, including the ship- South Korea’s worst maritime ment issued by the government. ping company, were folded into accident in 21 years. “We should be firmly deter- another company that was then Park and her government have mined to remake from scratch acquired by an investment vehicle been criticised over the authori- the whole safety system of the in which the two brothers have ties’ slow response to the sink- Republic of Korea,” she added. the largest stake. ing of the ferry on April 16, and Earlier, Park, wearing a black Yoo spent four years in jail for for lax regulation of the shipping suit, left a flower at a memorial fraud in the 1990s. industry. to the victims near a school in The two brothers, Yoo Dae- Harrowing tales of those who Ansan on the outskirts of Seoul. kyun and Yoo Hyuk-ki, have a South Korean President Park Geun-hye (left) and ministers pay silent tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry drowned have emerged as bod- Investigating prosecutors have near 40 percent stake in the ship- Sewol ahead of a weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul yesterday. ies were recovered. One diver detained the captain and other ping company via an investment described finding the corpses of a crew of the ship, raided the offices vehicle I-One-I. boy and a girl tied together using of shipping company Chonghaejin Prosecutors and South Korea’s offices in one of the church port city of Incheon on Friday, whether the vessel was over- their life-vests. Marine Co Ltd and the homes of financial regulators are looking at branches. where the shipping company’s loaded with cargo and on possible Park was jeered by some rela- two brothers who own the larg- the shareholding structure of the Family members, other com- offices are located. mechanical defects in the ship. tives when she visited them in est stakes in the company via an group around Chonghaejin and at pany executives and crew have Investigations have centred on Divers are still recovering bod- Jindo, the centre of the rescue investment vehicle. whether money was funnelled to been barred from leaving South whether the sinking was caused ies from the ship, which was car- effort, in the wake of the disaster. They have also raided the home overseas units of the group. Korea. by human error, if crew were rying 476 passengers and crew, Her prime minister has offered to of Yoo Byeung-eun, the brothers’ They are also looking at its The Chief Executive of responsible for the deaths, as when it sank on a routine crossing resign over the handling of rescue father, although Yoo through his links to a church cofounded by Chonghaejin Kim Han-sik was many of them fled the ship and in calm weather. efforts. lawyer has denied he was involved Yoo Byeung-eun and have raided questioned by prosecutors in the left the passengers on board, on REUTERS

Taiwan executes Xinjiang is front line of terrorism: China’s President five inmates TAIPEI: Taiwanese authori- BEIJING: Police are the “fists in a national security commission front line in anti-terrorism and of Xi touring police facilities. Unrest in Xinjiang has led to ties said they executed five and daggers” in the fight against to combat foreign and domestic maintaining social stability,” the “You must have the most effec- the deaths of more than 100 peo- death-row inmates yesterday, terrorism, China’s President Xi threats. official Xinhua news agency citied tive means to deal with violent ple in the past year, prompting a nearly a year after six pris- Jinping said on a trip to the Xi has raised the pitch of his Xi as telling paramilitary police in terrorists,” Xi said at a police tougher stance against Uighurs. oners were put to death. The western Xinjiang region where warnings on security threats after the Silk Road city of Kashgar in station where he was pictured The government blames the justice ministry said the five authorities say members of a a spate of deadly attacks, includ- western Xinjiang that has been at inspecting a wall of various kinds violence on Islamist militants were put to death in various Muslim minority are waging a ing one in the southwestern city the centre of much of the unrest. of truncheons. and separatists from the Uighur parts of the island. They were violent separatist campaign. of Kunming in March in which 29 “The situation is grim and com- “Sweat more in peacetime to community who want to establish the first executions ordered Xi’s tour, reported in state people were killed and 140 injured plicated. The local level police bleed less in wartime,” he said. an independent state called East by Luo Ying-shay since she media late on Monday, was his by knife-wielding attackers who stations are fists and daggers,” Uighurs are Turkic-language Turkestan. But rights advocates became justice minister last first to the region since a rul- the government said were mili- Xi said. speaking Muslims. Many of them say China’s harsh rule tramples September. The inmates were ing Communist Party conclave in tants from Xinjiang. The report, carried widely in chafe at Chinese controls on their on Uighurs’ language and culture. anaesthetised and then shot, it November in which he ushered “The Kashgar region is the state media, showed photographs culture and religion. REUTERS said. There are now 47 prison- ers on death row, according to the ministry. “The five were cold-blooded and cruel, devoid Heavy rains in Colombo of conscience...they have left HK maid abuser the family of the victims pains North Korea conducts that could hardly be allayed,” deputy justice minister Chen faces more Ming-tang told reporters. The five, separately convicted on labour charges live firing near border charges of murder, robbery and forced sex, had caused 11 HONG KONG: A Hong Kong SEOUL: North Korea con- recognise the line as the sea bor- deaths and left four injured, he woman charged with assault- ducted live fire drills yesterday der and has periodically chal- said. Taiwan resumed execu- ing her domestic helper was in two areas near a disputed sea lenged the South by violating it tions in 2010 after a five-year charged yesterday with failing border with South Korea that and demanding a new border be hiatus, putting four people to to pay wages and not granting have been the scene of deadly set further to the south. death. There were five execu- public holiday leave in a case clashes and where they fired The existing line curves north- tions in 2011, six in 2012 and that has triggered outrage and hundreds of artillery rounds wards, effectively isolating five another six in 2013. highlighted the rights of maids. only weeks ago. remote, South Korean-controlled Former beautician Law Wan- North Korea conducted similar islands from the mainland. The Woman jailed tung, 44, arrived at court in drills in late March, firing more furthest of those islands is closer sunglasses and a surgical mask, than 500 artillery rounds near to Pyongyang than Seoul. for trafficking shielding her face from the media the Northern Limit Line (NLL), South Korean military officials with a newspaper. a disputed maritime border that told residents to seek cover in PHNOM PENH: A In January, prosecutors laid has been the de facto sea border shelters dotted around the small Taiwanese woman was yes- seven charges against Law includ- since the 1950-53 Korean war. fishing villages and farming ham- terday jailed for 10 years by ing assault of Indonesian domestic More than 100 rounds landed lets on the islands, another official a Cambodian court for traf- helper Erwiana Sulistyaningsih south of the border during that from the South said. ficking hundreds of people to and two other maids, also from drill, prompting South Korea to South Korea increased its work in slave-like conditions Indonesia. She was freed on bail. fire hundreds of rounds back into military presence on the islands on fishing boats off Africa. Lin The additional charges filed on the North’s waters. after the 2010 bombardment of Yu Shin, owner of the defunct Tuesday included failing to pay The latest round of firing began Yeonpyeong island by the North, Giant Ocean International wages for seven months and not in mid-afternoon. No rounds which it said was in response to Co Ltd was arrested in the allowing public holiday leave or appeared to have landed south of South Korean artillery drills. Cambodian tourist hub of Siem rest days for Erwiana. Law’s bail the NLL border. It came hours China, North Korea’s most Reap last year. Five of her asso- was extended until the next hear- after the North notified South important diplomatic and eco- ciates, who remain at large, were ing scheduled for May 20. Korea of the areas near populated nomic supporter, said both sides convicted in their absence and Erwiana left Hong Kong in South Korean islands where it should try to reduce tensions. also handed 10-year sentences January for Indonesia where her would conduct the exercise. “We hope the relevant par- by the Phnom Penh Municipal doctors said burns on her body The Northern Limit Line is ties can take actions that help Court. Lin’s firm allegedly were caused by boiling water. Grisly an extension of the land border ease the situation and are ben- began sending Cambodian photographs of her battered face between the two Koreas, stretch- eficial to peace and stability on workers to work on trawlers and body circulating online sparked A cart is pictured through a window during a heavy downpour in ing into the sea west of the the peninsula,” Foreign Ministry off the coasts of South Africa, accusations of “modern-day slav- Colombo yesterday. The Sri Lankan capital has been lashed by heavy Korean peninsula. spokesman Qin Gang told a press Mauritius and Senegal in ery”. Indonesian President Susilo rains causing major traffic jams throughout the city. North Korea has refused to briefing. REUTERS 2009 as well as Japan, Fiji, Bambang Yudhoyono described her Qatar and Malaysia. treatment as torture. More than 20 supporters of Erwiana gathered Indonesia jails outside the court chanting “justice for Erwiana” and “we are workers, official for graft we are not slaves”. Law did not speak to report- Malaysia to lead probe into missing plane JAKARTA: An Indonesian ers. No plea has been entered court jailed the former chief but in January, defence lawyer KUALA LUMPUR: A former incident so similar incidents could While family members are the information. “Need more cor- energy regulator for seven Patrick Wong in mitigation said head of Malaysia’s civil aviation be avoided in the future,” he said. demanding information, investi- roboration n verification b4 we years yesterday for accepting Law had cooperated fully with department will lead an inves- “It is imperative for the gov- gators have no answers as to why deploy assets,” he said later on more than $1.5m in bribes. police, had no criminal back- tigation into a missing jet that ernment to form this independ- the plane veered dramatically off his Twitter account. Rudi Rubiandini was caught ground and that there was no will also include members of the ent team of investigators which course. Malaysia believes it was Malaysian media quoted in August at his Jakarta clear evidence of abuse except US National Transportation is not only competent and trans- deliberately diverted but it is not Adelaide-based GeoResonance as home with stacks of US the claims made by the helpers. Safety Board and other agen- parent but also highly credible.” known by whom. Based on calcu- saying that it has detected pos- and Singapore dollars, after While cases of such harsh cies, authorities said yesterday. The anguish of families, who have lations involving the plane’s speed sible wreckage 5,000km from the anti-corruption investiga- treatment are rare, Hong Kong’s Hishammuddin Hussein, alleged Malaysia was hiding infor- and fuel and satellite data, inves- current search location. tors trailed a man deliver- policies on migrant workers have Malaysia’s acting transport min- mation, has repeatedly spilt over tigators believe it crashed some- The investigation body, which ing money to him. Judges at often made maids reluctant to ister, said Kok Soo Chon would into angry protests against the where in the southern Indian has already started work, has the Jakarta anti-corruption report abuse for fear of losing their head the team probing the dis- government and airline since the Ocean west of Australia. accredited representatives from court found him guilty of livelihoods and being deported. appearance of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 vanished on March 8. Asked about media reports cit- the US National Transportation accepting around $1.4m and Time magazine last week named flight MH370 with 239 people on Kok, who was also a former ing an Australian firm’s claim to Safety Board, Britain’s Air Sg$200,000 in bribes from Erwiana in its 100 Most Influential board. “The main purpose of the permanent representative to the have detected possible aircraft Accidents Investigation Branch several companies, mainly in People alongside Russian president international investigation team Montreal-based International wreckage in the Bay of Bengal, and China’s Aircraft Accident the energy sector. Vladimir Putin and Beyonce. is to evaluate, investigate and Civil Aviation Organisation, is Hishammuddin said the interna- Investigation Department among AGENCIES REUTERS determine the actual cause of the expected to face a tricky task. tional search team was verifying other agencies. AFP WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

US President Barack Obama addresses US and Philippine troops at Fort Bonifacio, Manila; (RIGHT) Philippine police use water cannon to disperse anti-US protesters near the US embassy in Manila yesterday. Obama warns China, backs Philippines Washington reassures Manila of military support against possible attacks, citing 1951 mutual defence treaty

MANILA: US President must be resolved peacefully and And Obama sought yesterday On the first leg of his Asian “It is increasingly obvious that the Philippines that he had not Barack Obama ended an Asian not by intimidation or force.” to reassure the Philippines that tour in Tokyo, Obama had made Washington is taking Beijing as offered explicit support in the tour yesterday with a warning The Philippines has been the United States would back its such a pledge of support to Japan, an opponent,” the editorial said. event of a conflict over the con- to China against using force to embroiled in one of the highest- ally in the event of being attacked, which is locked in another dispute “With Obama reassuring the tested South China Sea areas. resolve territorial disputes, and profile territorial disputes with citing a 1951 mutual defence with China over rival claims to US allies of protection in any con- “No firm commitment from an “ironclad” promise of mili- China, over tiny islets, reefs and treaty between the two nations. islands in the East China Sea. flict with China, it is now clear US to defend PH,” said the front- tary support for the Philippines. rocks in the South China Sea. “This treaty means our two Obama’s nuanced position on that Washington is no longer page headline of the Philippine Obama used an address to US China claims nearly all of nations pledge, and I am quoting, the Philippines was part of a bothering to conceal its attempt Daily Inquirer after Obama met and Filipino troops in Manila the South China Sea, which is ‘our common determination to tightrope act he had tried to per- to contain China’s influence in the President Benigno Aquino on to again voice concern over the believed to contain huge deposits defend themselves from external form during his trip — reassuring region.” Monday but did not pledge South increasingly tense maritime rows of oil and gas, even waters and armed attacks’,” Obama said. allies wary about China’s per- The editorial warned against China Sea backing. between China and US allies in formations close to its neighbours. “And no potential aggressor ceived increased hostility while believing Obama’s “sweet prom- And after Obama made his the region, an issue that has dom- The Philippines, which has one can be under the illusion that not antagonising the leadership ises” of a new, constructive rela- speech yesterday, Aquino ally inated his four-nation trip. of the weakest militaries in the either of them stands alone. In in Beijing. tionship between the United Senator Antonio Trillanes said “We believe that nations and region, has repeatedly called on other words, our commitment to While offering pledges of States and China, and instead the Philippine leadership was peoples have the right to live in longtime ally the United States defend the Philippines is ironclad. protection to Japan and the outlined what it described as a now fully aware that US troops security and peace, to have their for help as China has increased The United States will keep that Philippines, Obama also insisted “grim geopolitical reality”. would not join Filipino troops in a sovereignty and territorial integ- military and diplomatic pressure to commitment because allies will the United States was not seeking “Ganging up with its trouble- potential conflict with China over rity respected,” Obama said. take control of the contested areas. never stand alone.” Nevertheless, to counter or contain China. making allies, the US is present- the South China Sea. “We believe that international The Philippines and the United Obama did not specifically men- But an editorial in the state-run ing itself as a security threat to “So at least it’s very clear that law must be upheld, that free- States signed an agreement on tion coming to the aid of the China Daily newspaper yesterday China,” it said. there are no false expectations dom of navigation must be pre- Monday that will allow a greater Philippines if there was a conflict signalled Chinese authorities did However, reflecting the diffi- and we just have to deal with that served and commerce must not be US military presence on Filipino over the contested South China not believe Obama’s assurances culties of Obama’s balancing act, by ourselves,” Trillanes said. impeded. We believe that disputes bases. Sea areas, as his hosts had hoped. were genuine. there were also complaints in AFP

President picks After 20 years, Philippines Ex-senator questions defence treaty new navy chief MANILA: President out of US piracy blacklist MANILA: Former Senator for closing down US bases in to look into the 1914 War Plan Benigno Aquino has Joker Arroyo yesterday ques- Olongapo, Zambales in 1992. Orange No. III prepared by the appointed Rear Admiral tioned the constitutionality of the Rather than mere rhetoric, US War Department. Jesus Millan as the new MANILA: The United States reforms” to protect and enforce Enhanced Defence Cooperation Arroyo said he was expecting the The 1914 War Plan, according chief of the Philippine says it has removed the intellectual property rights rules. Agreement (EDCA) that the US government to warn China to Arroyo, outlined America’s Navy, the Armed Forces of Philippines from its piracy Officials said the USTR decision Philippines and the United that it will back the Philippines defence of the Philippines in the Philippines (AFP) said watch list after two decades would boost investor confidence in States signed on Monday, hours should Chinese troops harass case the latter is invaded. It was yesterday. following significant reforms the Philippines. The United States before US President Barrack local fishermen and troops sta- unearthed in the research of Lt-Colonel Ramon Zagala, put in place by Manila, raising is among of the country’s top three Obama visited the country. tioned in the disputed South the Civil Liberties Union (Jose the AFP spokesman, said prospects for increased trade trading partners. “What did the Philippines get China Sea. Diokno, Lorenzo Tañada, JBL Millan will replace Flag- and investment between the “Removal from the watch out of the Obama visit? Zero. “What did we get in exchange? Reyes, Calixto Zaldivar and J Officer-in-Command Vice two allies. list creates the proper invest- Analyse it,” Arroyo said. Arroyo Heaping shibboleths on America’s Antonio Araneta, officers), which Admiral Jose Luis Alano, who The announcement, posted on ment climate,” said Ricardo also criticiced Malacanang for ‘longest ally,’ President Obama also opposed extension of lease for US will reach the retirement age the website of the Office of the US Blancaflor, director-general of the leaving the Philippine Senate in praised the culinary skills of the bases, which was to expire in 1977, of 56 on May 1. Trade Representative (USTR) Philippines’ Intellectual Property the dark over the new agreement. White House Filipino Executive during the martial law years. Millan will formally assume on April 28, came during the Office. “It reflects a vibrant rule of “We rushed to sign the EDCA Chef.” “It was hoped that he would Arroyo also recalled how the command of the Philippine first state visit of US President law system where foreign trading as a gift to President Obama, say, at least, that in case Filipino Philippines had become a buffer Navy in a ceremony to be pre- Barack Obama to the Philippines, partners can feel secure in doing signed by our Defence Secretary fishermen and Navy supplies go to zone for US troops when Japanese sided over by Aquino at Naval the United States’ oldest ally in business in the country.” and the US ambassador, that the disputed islands and the China troops invaded the country during Base Heracleo Alano in the the Asia-Pacific region. The USTR said in its statement would allow more American Maritime Fleet fires at or harasses World War II. northern Philippine province In its statement, the USTR significant challenges remained, troops in the Philippines,” he said. them, America will strongly cau- “True enough, when the of Cavite today. said the Southeast Asian coun- but did not elaborate. It noted, “No one, but no one was con- tion China so that we don’t get Japanese invaded the Philippines A member of the Philippine try, which had been consistently however, that Philippine authori- sulted about its constitutionality embroiled in a shooting war,” he after Pearl Harbor, the US fol- Military Academy Class of on the watch list since 1994 ties had made “laudable” gains in or participated in its preparation. added. lowed exactly the strategy as out- 1982, Millan is a professional and was first listed in 1989, had enforcing intellectual property It was exclusively Malacañang- Arroyo also called on the lined by the US War Department,” navy officer who has served undertaken in recent years “sig- rights. directed,” said Arroyo, who was Defence Department and the the former senator said. the AFP in various admin- nificant legislative and regulatory REUTERS among the senators who voted Armed Forces of the Philippines THE PHILIPPINE STAR istrative and operational capacities. Fire in Manila slum Rebels kill two Aquino says media killings in Sorsogon MANILA: A civilian and a soldier were killed and a being addressed soldier was wounded when they were ambushed by MANILA: President Benigno cases, only one happened during members of the leftist rebel Aquino yesterday rejected per- our watch, the case of Mr Rodel group New People’s Army ceptions that his administration Estrellado,” he said, noting that (NPA) in Sorsogon last had done little to ensure a free Estrellado’s case passed the “cri- morning, the military said. press, with 26 journalists mur- teria, definitions of what consti- Captain Bethany Q dered since he assumed office tutes an extrajudicial killing.” Cadungan, spokesman for in mid-2010, saying most of the Aquino also hinted that the the Philippine Army’s 903rd cases were not work-related. murder of journalists in this coun- Infantry Brigade, said that During his joint press confer- try was not always work-related, the two unarmed soldiers, who ence with US President Obama, which is why law enforcement belong to Alpha Company of he denied the figure cited by a agencies occasionally withhold 31st Infantry Battalion, were Fox News reporter who wanted to some information out of concern on their way to Casiguran know how the Aquino government for the victims’ families. municipal hall by motorcycle had tried to solve the cases of 26 “If at times we do not reveal when the attack took place, journalists killed on his watch. the discoveries by our intelli- at about 8am, at Casiguran, Aquino explained that 62 cases gence agencies, perhaps we are Sorsogon. had been reported, but only 10 very sensitive to personal rela- They were attacked by a were found by an inter-agency tionships of the people who were group of about 15 rebel insur- committee to be legitimate cases killed not because of professional gents who belong to a local Filipinos carry their belongings while their houses are on fire in a residential slum area in Manila yesterday. The of extrajudicial killing. activities but, shall we say, other NPA unit, the military said. fire left more than 30 families homeless and three residents injured. “Of the 10 cases that have issues,” he said. AGENCY been determined to be possible THE PHILIPPINE STAR WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN Sharif faces power Protest for the missing cut over unpaid bills Power ministry wages campaign to recover arrears

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s will be disconnected,” Abid Sher The Capital Development power ministry yesterday Ali said in televised remarks. Authority, Islamabad’s civic said it would cut off supplies “There will be no discrimination.” agency which is responsible for to major offices, including the The minister, who is from the paying government offices’ bills, prime minister’s, in a crack- ruling party, said he had ordered owes the Islamabad Electricity down on customers not paying the Islamabad Electricity Supply Supply Company (IESCO) 2.36 their electricity bills. Company to disconnect power billion rupees ($24m). Pakistan’s economy is crippled to the President House, Prime The President’s Secretariat, by persistent blackouts lasting up Minister’s Secretariat, the par- which is the head of state’s office to 12 hours a day partly because liament building, the official and residence, owes 28 million influential families, politicians residence of the chief justice and rupees, while lawmakers’ resi- and bureaucrats do not pay for many other offices. dential block, Parliament Lodges, their use while the poor often There was no immediate com- had to pay 20 million rupees to cannot afford rising utility bills. ment from those affected. It was IESCO. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also unclear when the power Power company officials said has promised to fix the power ministry would cut off supply that electricity supply to more cuts as one of his priorities. But and whether government offices than 100 government offices had Pakistan’s minister of state for would be spared if they paid up. been disconnected over non-pay- water and power yesterday said Ordinary people struggle with- ment of bills. the campaign to eradicate non- out electricity for 12 to 18 hours a The disconnections are not payment would now target his day in the blistering heat of sum- limited to electricity. The state- own office. mer, but up to now little action run gas company has also discon- “Electricity to all state insti- has been taken against recalci- nected natural gas supply to the tutions and individual consumers trant bureaucrats working in air- prime minister’s offices. Pakistani relatives of missing residents hold posters as the chairperson of the Defence of Human Rights group, who haven’t cleared their dues conditioned offices. AGENCIES Amina Masood Janjua, arrives to speak during a protest in front of the parliament in Islamabad yesterday. As many as 2,000 people have disappeared from across the country, many from Baluchistan. UAE, Pakistan wrap up joint naval drill Karzai: UK, US still run illegal detention centres KABUL: President Hamid American facilities but said they and kill troops and civilians. been issued by the presiden- were arrested, “he said. “Then the ISLAMABAD: Naval forces Karzai yesterday accused should no longer even exist. Karzai’s statement yesterday tial palace about not having any judicial officials in that area will from the UAE and Pakistan British and US forces of contin- The coalition has in recent appeared to have come after the detention centres run by foreign investigate them and put them on have concluded a week-long uing to operate “illegal” deten- years transferred thousands of revelation that some detainees forces, still foreign forces are trial. If they are guilty they should joint exercise in the north- tion facilities in the country, detainees to Afghan authorities, were still being held by British detaining Afghan and putting be jailed, if they are innocent they ern Arabian Sea as part of another volley in the rancor- and, earlier this year, American forces after dozens of others were them in prisons,” a statement should be freed.” efforts to enhance bilateral ous disagreement between the and UK officials protested when handed over to the Afghan side from Karzai’s office said. “It’s The US handed over the cooperation, UAE state news Afghan leader and his foreign Karzai ordered dozens of sus- last year. a clear violation of the law of Parwan Detention Centre — near agency WAM reported, cit- backers over what to do with pects they considered a danger The US, under pressure from Afghanistan.” the American military’s Bagram ing a Pakistan navy state- captured Taliban suspects. to be freed instead of being tried Karzai, signed an agreement to Yesterday, commission chief Air Field, north of Kabul — to ment issued on Monday. A Karzai-appointed investi- in court. transfer its prisons and detain- Barakzai demanded that the Afghan authorities in 2012 under The exercise featured sev- gation panel found six Afghan British military authorities ees into Afghan custody. British British immediately hand over an agreement that they would be eral activities such as anti- detainees at a British-run facil- said in a statement that “detain- forces in Afghanistan are allowed any Afghans being held, saying tried in Afghan courts. piracy operations, search and ity at Kandahar Air Field in the ees are held at the request of the to detain suspects for 96 hours but the 23 detainees seen by the com- The British military also trans- rescue, maritime air opera- south and another 17 at a British Afghan authorities when there is can hold them longer in “excep- mission had been held for times ferred dozens of its detainees from tions, exchange of expertise detention facility at Camp Bastion evidence linking them to criminal tional circumstances.” ranging from several weeks to 31 Camp Bastion to the Afghan gov- and raising combat capaci- in Helmand province, according activities.” Karzai has repeatedly said any months. ernment last year, but the U.K. ties, the statement said. The to commission leader General The statement said deten- foreign-run prisons or jails in “All the detainees should be has denied its detention centres manoeuvres were aimed at Ghalum Farooq Barakzai. He said tion is crucial to removing Afghanistan are illegal. transferred to Afghan security are illegal. upgrading and exchanging no detainees were found at the insurgents trying to injure “After many decrees that have forces in the areas where they AP military experience between the two countries. UAE says its military might poses no threat to other coun- tries, stating that its defence doctrine is based on deterrence. Seven security men Alarm over police’s criminal activities 46 militants PESHAWAR: Though a fire on police to evade arrest. It is not the first case of its process of accountability is Weakness and negligence on kind. killed in raids killed in bank robbery under way in the police in the part of policemen can be There are many instances of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber gauged from the fact that Khyber the police’s high-handedness and KABUL: At least 46 QUETTA: Seven security offi- “Five policemen and a member Pakhtunkhwa province to make Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General the real situation can easily be Taliban militants have cials were killed in an attempt of the paramilitary troops were the department truly profes- Nasir Durrani has suspended judged from complaints against been killed in joint opera- to stop a bank robbery in restive killed during the shoot-out,” he sional and service-oriented, the around 350 police personnel of police. tions launched by Afghan southwest Pakistan yesterday, said. recent arrest of policemen for different ranks for one reason or There are also reports that forces and the International officials said. He said one of the robbers was kidnapping for ransom suggests the other and some of them have during the war on terrorism, Security Assistance Force in A robber also died in the also killed while two were arrested. there is a dire need for regular been charged in criminal cases. some policemen developed rela- Afghanistan (ISAF) during incident in the city of Turbat, An assistant commissioner and surveys to know about the con- However, the process has been tions with banned outfits, and the past 24 hours in different around 48 kilometres south of a deputy superintendent of police duct of other personnel before initiated following public com- therefore they always tried to regions of the country. the Baluchistan provincial capi- were among those injured. their appointment to sensitive plaints, while there is no internal get posted to checkpoints close Afghanistan’s Interior tal Quetta, when law enforcement Another senior official of the positions. process for checking the rou- to areas bordering tribal areas. Ministry said in a statement personnel tried to foil the raid. district administration confirmed In the second week of the tine of policemen to ascertain if For police bosses, frequent news that Afghan forces carried out “Three armed robbers stormed the incident. month, three elite force person- they are still loyal to the depart- conferences at local press clubs several joint operations with the government-owned National “We have obtained CCTV foot- nel were arrested during a raid on ment or have developed a nexus by people in distress are enough ISAF in different regions of the Bank in Turbat by killing the age and are examining it to nab a house in the limits of Khazana with anti-state and anti-social to take action against policemen country, killing 46 Taliban mili- policeman guarding the bank the (remaining) perpetrators,” police station on the outskirts of elements. charged with abuse of power and tants, wounding 10 and arrest- and holding the staff hostage,” senior administration official Peshawar, where two kidnapped The official said a pair of police helping criminals. ing 26. The statement added Pakistani local police official Arif Akbar Haripal said. businessmen were found, so uniforms, a jeep with a siren, and Officials also admit that there that the security forces seized Nawaz said. Baluchistan, Pakistan’s larg- the police cannot be cleared of a wireless set had been recovered are several cases of police caught large quantities of heavy and He said law enforcement per- est but least developed and most charges of abetment in crimes. from them and they had been supporting criminals, including light weapons. sonnel, including police and sparsely populated province, is According to an official, all sent on judicial remand. “Now, it land grabbers, car thieves and paramilitary forces, surrounded racked by a separatist insurgency arrested policemen had been is up to the judiciary and police blackmailers. However, the faulty Huge interest the bank, but accomplices of the as well as sectarian violence, given duties of a very seri- department to either exonerate system let most of them off the thieves waiting outside opened fire Islamist militants and banditry. ous nature and at the time the personnel of the charges or hook. in local polls on them. AFP of the raid they had opened punish them.” INTERNEWS QUETTA: More than 25,000 candidates have obtained application forms for 4,561 Honouring the fallen seats in the second phase of local body elections in Afghan couple cut off cleric’s Pakistan’s southwestern province of Baluchistan, bor- dering Afghanistan and Iran. nose, ears in revenge “It is surprising that 25,000 candidates obtained application BAGHLAN MARKAZI: “I don’t know if a cat ate his forms across Baluchistan,” said Afghan police have arrested ears, but his nose went down the Sultan Bayazeed, the election the parents of a 14-year-old girl drain,” he said. commissioner of the province. after they attacked a religious Police arrested the girl’s parents The candidates can submit cleric and cut off his nose and yesterday. their forms until today. The ears in retaliation for what they Ahmad Jawid Basharat, a police election will take place on say was a series of sexual attacks spokesman in Baghlan, said Qahar May 29. In the second phase on their daughter. had tied the cleric’s hands and feet of the polls, there are 4,561 The provincial head of women’s and cut off his nose and an ear as seats, including 2,332 seats affairs, Khadija Yaqeen, said that an act of revenge. for women, and five each for the girl had told her parents four The 32-year-old cleric denied he minorities, peasants, social months ago that she had been had assaulted the girl. Police said workers and labourers. assaulted. they have opened a case against Bayazeed said each elected The father invited the mullah to him. councillor could vote for four his house on Monday for dinner, Religious, or sharia, law often candidates. “The returning police said. holds sway over contitutional law officers were running out of “I cut off his ears and nose,” her in some parts of rural Afghanistan. forms because there were father Abdul Qahar, dressed in a “If there was a functioning rule thousands of candidates. We traditional shalwar kameez and a of law, then he would be punished printed more forms,” he said. People light candles in front of portraits of Pakistani soldiers killed in the line of duty on the eve of Martyrs Day, turban, said from the police chief’s even more severely,” said the girl’s AGENCIES in Multan yesterday. Martyrs Day honours soldiers killed defending the country. office in the northern Baghlan mother, Sultana. province. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17

Mamata shielding Modi uses Kargil Saradha scam suspects, says hero’s phrase; Kunal Ghosh KOLKATA: Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding those in the know family objects about the Saradha chit fund scam, suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh — now under arrest for his alleged Battle slogan no family property: BJP involvement in the scandal — Tuesday expressed doubts over NEW DELHI: BJP’s prime He used the phrase sev- scam kingpin Sudipta Sen’s ministerial candidate Narendra eral times during his rallies in claim that he had not purchased Modi yesterday appealed to Himachal Pradesh to stir up the any of her paintings. voters to ensure his party’s sentiments of the people of the “The chief minister, the gov- victory in 300 Lok Sabha con- hill state, where a large chunk of ernment, are all trying to shield stituencies, but his use of population comprises serving as those in the know,” Ghosh said, Kargil hero Vikram Batra’s oft- well as retired servicemen. interacting with reporters when quoted phrase “yeh dil maange Using the slogan, Modi urged he was produced in the court dur- more” sparked a controversy the people to ensure that BJP gets ing the day. with Batra’s parents and the 300 seats. Ghosh said he met Sen at the Congress raising objections. “I ask you to make the lotus Alipore Central Jail on three con- Modi later defended his use of win with 300 seats because ‘yeh secutive days starting April 10. the phrase at a 3D rally held a dil maange more’ just like Vikram E lection officials carry their Electronic Voting Machines to a waiting bus on their way to various polling stations “I expressed my curiosity few hours later saying he would Batra, who gave his life for the from a distribution centre in Ahmedabad yesterday. regarding the paintings. He gave “rather leave politics than insult country in the Kargil war,” Modi me some answers. His statement our martyrs and their parents”. said in Mandi later, donning a which I read in the papers today, The Bharatiya Janata Party also traditional Himachali cap. is not tallying with what he told defended Modi, saying the Kargil Batra was awarded the Param Priyanka questions Modi’s me then,” he said, However, Ghosh hero’s quote was not the family’s Vir Chakra posthumously for his refused to share what Sen specifi- property, but the Congress lashed bravery in the Kargil war. He cally told him with the media. out at the BJP for insulting Batra. used “yeh dil maange more” as “What he had told me then, Responding to Batra’s parents a battle slogan, which became ‘childish behaviour’ I don’t want to discuss with the and the Congress who disapproved widely popular. media. But he did not mention the of his use of the phrase, Modi said Modi’s use of the slogan was AMETHI: Congress star cam- he was going to ensure empower- off from ground reality. “There specific amount which is being at the 3D rally: “Vikram Batra is disapproved of by the martyr’s paigner Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ment for women”. are other contenders who come discussed now.” the son of India and he became a family, who said their son’s sacri- yesterday hit out at BJP’s prime Priyanka Gandhi said her here and say there is no electric- There was high drama after martyr for us. I salute him and his fice should not be politicised. ministerial candidate Narendra brother Rahul, a sitting MP ity or good roads here, despite it police tried to prevent Ghosh from parents. I can never dishonour our Batra’s septuagenarian father G Modi and questioned his “child- who is seeking re-election from being Rahul’s constituency. taking to the media again as he was martyrs or hurt their families.” L Batra, whose wife Kamal Kant ish behaviour” in calling Rahul Amethi constituency for the “They take reporters to a dark being taken out of the court. Ghosh He said he talked about Batra is in the fray for the first time Gandhi by different names. third time, has the same vision of room and talk, and say there has protested and sat on the floor say- “with due respect” but learnt as an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) “Sometimes he compares development as their father Rajiv been no development. They do not ing he would not move if he was not later that his “political adversar- candidate from Hamirpur seat, Rahul to an actor, sometimes Gandhi had. want to understand how devel- allowed to talk to the media. ies made an issue out of it”. Modi took strong offence to the use of calls him ‘namuna’ (sad exam- “My father used to be the MP opment has happened here,” she As police forced Ghosh to board said this made him “very upset”. “yeh dil maange more” slogan for ple) and sometimes ‘shehzada’ from here. He developed Amethi said. the van he was heard shouting: Modi, at an election rally in soliciting votes. (prince). You (Modi) aspire to and always thought about long- Irani retorted by saying she has “Police are destroying all evi- Kangra district’s Palampur, the “The BJP is just trying to take become prime minister, why are term, holistic growth. Rahul, who made a place for herself in the dences. Even today, they held a hometown of Captain Batra, said: credit in politics at this point in you getting into such childish is now your MP and my brother, country on her own and did not long meeting with Sudipta Sen.” “When we take the name of Major time by politically using the slo- behaviour,” said Priyanka Gandhi, also has the same vision and use her father’s or family’s name. Bharatiya Janata Party prime Somnath Sharma (the first recipi- gan of a martyr,” Batra said over who is campaigning here for her thinks of long-term development,” “From nautanki (theatre) to ministerial nominee Narendra ent of the Param Vir Chakra, phone from Palampur. brother and Congress vice presi- she said at the election meeting arm-chair politician, seems Mrs Modi, addressing an election awarded posthumously for his Challenging Modi, he said: “If dent Rahul Gandhi. here. Vadra (Priyanka Gandhi) has a rally Sunday at Sreerampore of bravery in the November 1947 he is so indebted to the martyrs, She also asked the Bharatiya Priyanka Gandhi accused problem defining me. Whatever I Hooghly district, raised questions Kashmir operations) and Vikram he must withdraw his party’s can- Janata Party leader to have some Smriti Irani, Bharatiya Janata am, have never lived off my family about one of Banerjee’s paintings Batra, we feel proud. Our mind didate against my wife.” “respect for the prime ministerial Party (BJP) candidate from name,” she said. being sold for Rs18bn. says — ‘yeh dil maange more’.” IANS post” and “instead tell people how Amethi constituency, of being cut IANS IANS 10,000 staff to spend night inside Man, ablaze, hugs politician polling stations during TV debate show in Srinagar LUCKNOW: A television “People were just too shocked SRINAGAR: More than 10,000 debate show ended in horror to know what was happening,” poll staff deployed at 1,546 poll- after a spectator set himself said Gupta, whose photos show ing stations in Srinagar Lok ablaze and embraced a local pol- the men engulfed in flames with Sabha seat reached their places itician, leaving both men fight- spectators fleeing the scene. of duty and will spend the night ing for their lives, police said Two other local politicians there ahead of polling today yesterday. taking part in the show, Ram while over 50 paramilitary The election show on state- Kumar Singh and Chowdhary troopers and local policemen owned national TV channel Hriday Ram Verma, sustained each began securing the sites. Doordarshan was being pre- minor burns while trying to save Due to security reasons, all the recorded in a park on Monday in the pair. polling staff at polling stations set Sultanpur, a town about 160km “The injured were first admit- up at 968 places would spend the from the city of Lucknow. ted to the district hospital here night there. A total of 241 compa- A man, named by police as (in Sultanpur) and were then nies of central paramilitary forces Durgesh Kumar Singh, emerged referred to Lucknow,” a police and over 10,000 local policemen from a crowd of about 150 onlook- statement said. The motive for have been deployed for polling ers, doused himself in petrol and the incident was unknown. duties in Srinagar Lok Sabha then grabbed the local leader D N Moghe, Deputy Director seat. of the Bahujan Samaj Party, General for Doordarshan’s “Every official of the state Kamruzzama Fauji. state headquarter in Lucknow administration connected with Singh sustained burns on 95 described it as a “shocking” the poll process and every police- percent of his body which doctors incident. man in the constituency has been say are likely to be fatal, while “This is a sad and shocking kept at the disposal of the elec- Fauji was in critical condition event during our roadshow debate tion commission to ensure free with 75 percent burns, police whose programme format is simi- and fair voting tomorrow,” said a said. lar to other news channels dur- senior state government official “This man suddenly came on ing this election season,” Moghe here. the stage, poured petrol on him- said. “The reason why the man It is one of the heaviest deploy- self and set himself on fire before set himself on fire is being inves- ment of security forces even by tightly hugging one of the politi- tigated by the authorities,” he standards of Kashmir where cal guests,” local photographer added. Central Reserve Police Force Pankaj Kumar Gupta said. AFP (CRPF) troopers and armed policemen have been a common sight in cities, towns and villages during the last 23 years since armed violence started here. For the first time, CCTV cam- eras mounted on vehicles have been parked outside sensitive installations, traffic crossings and other vulnerable places. This is in addition to the CCTV cameras already installed in the city. Quick reaction teams (QRTs) have been formed for quick and prompt response to any untoward incident during the voting. Extraordinary security arrangements and reduction in the polling schedule by one hour have been necessitated to prevent separatists from disrupting the poll process. Separatist leaders have called for a complete boycott of Wednesday’s polls asking peo- ple to enforce a ‘civil curfew’ in the constituencyTwo explosions, which left 17 people injured, B ystanders attempt to douse the blaze as Bahujan Samaj Party leader occurred on April 27. Kamruzzama Fauji and a man named by police as Durgesh Kumar Singhb are IANS engulfed in flames during an election television debate in Sultanpur yesterday. WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA

Fire ravages Srinagar homes Former militant, SC told names three others hurt in Kashmir attack SRINAGAR: A former mili- tant was critically injured when of Liechtenstein a separatist guerrilla fired at him when he was travelling in a bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district yesterday, account holders police said. Three other passen- gers were also injured. Police said a guerrilla travel- ling in the vehicle from Pattan Prosecution launched against 17 town got down at Sangrama on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road NEW DELHI: The govern- credibility with Germany and other in Baramulla and immediately ment yesterday disclosed to the countries with which it has double fired at Abdul Khaliq Dar, an ex- Supreme Court the names of taxation avoidance agreement. militant travelling in the same 26 people who had accounts in It may also compromise India”s vehicle. banks in Liechtenstein, revealed credibility and ability to gather “Dar sustained a serious bul- to India by German authorities. information from these countries let injury in his neck while three A bench of Justice H L Dattu, in future, he added. other people in the vehicle includ- Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai Divan, who appeared for ing a labour from Bihar, the con- and Justice Madan B Lokur were Jethmalani, told the court that all ductor of the vehicle and a local given these names by Solicitor these submissions by the govern- passenger sustained injuries,” a General Mohan Parasaran in ment were advanced way back in senior police officer said. two sealed covers having 18 and 2011 and were rejected by the apex He said all the injured were 8 names respectively. court by its July 4, 2011, verdict. taken to hospital and area sur- The 18 names that were dis- Referring to August 15, 2011 rounded to trace the militant, he closed by the government are and April 18, 2014, letter of Justice added. of those in respect of whom B P Jeevan Reddy expressing his the investigations have been inability to head the SIT that was Kashmiris stand near burnt houses in Srinagar yesterday. At least 27 shanties, two residential houses and Manmohan to hold completed by the Income Tax set up by July 4, 2011 order of the shops were damaged in the fire. No casualties have been reported, according to officials. Department and prosecution apex court, the court said that it his last plan launched against 17 as one of the would decide on the three names account holders has expired. suggested by both sides for the panel meeting The court was told that second appointment as chairman and sealed cover has the names of eight deputy chairman of SIT. TDSAT allows 3G roaming pacts NEW DELHI: Prime Minister account holders against whom The court was informed that Manmohan Singh will hold there is no evidence of tax evasion the present deputy chairman, a meeting of the Planning in terms of Indian tax laws. Justice (Rtd) M B Shah was NEW DELHI: The Telecom out the services in terms of the the DoT’s decision. Following Commission today to take stock As senior counsel Anil Divan ready to head the committee and Disputes Settlement & agreements,” the TDSAT order this, telecom operators moved of the economic situation. urged the court that even these the three names suggested to the Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) said. the Supreme Court and sought Prime minister is the ex-offi- eight names should be disclosed, court were of judges who retired yesterday allowed telecom “We accordingly quash the that the case be transferred to cio chairman of the plan panel, Justice Dattu said that he along later than him. The court said service providers to provide 3G orders passed by the Committee TDSAT. and this will probably be the last with Justice Desai and Justice that it would decide the same on services beyond their licensed at the DoT (Department of The Supreme Court allowed meeting of the plan panel under Lokur will deliberate on the mat- next hearing on Thursday. areas, quashing an earlier deci- Telecommunication) on 15 March telecom operators to move the his chairmanship. ter and take a call on this issue. Eighteen names and they sion by the government. 2013 in case of Bharti and on 5 case to TDSAT in September The term of the panel is co-ter- The court said that it would trusts associated with them are: The DoT issued notice to April 2013 in case of Vodafone and 2013. minus with the government. The hold the next hearing tomorrow. Mohan Manoj Dhupelia, Ambrish telecom operators asking them Idea.” Yesterday’s decision came as general elections are underway Taking the court through the Manoj Dhupelia, Bhavya Dhupelia to stop 3G inter-circle roam- “We also quash the commu- a major relief to Bharti Airtel, and Manmohan Singh has ruled Indo-Germany Double Taxation (now Bhavya S Shanbag), Manoj ing service. It also had put a nication issued by the Central Vodafone and Idea Cellular. himself out of the race to head the Avoidance Convention and the Dhupelia, Rupal Dhupelia (all cumulative penalty of around Government against Aircel and Mahesh Uppal, director of a tel- new government. Reciprocity Agreement, Solicitor Ambrunova Trust reg. & Marline Rs120bn, which TDSAT Tata Teleservices Ltd dated ecom consultancy firm Com First According to sources, all mem- General Prasaran said India could Management S A), Hansmukh quashed. December 23, 2011. Here we may said: “The industry will welcome bers of the panel are likely to attend get these names after a lot of Ishwarlal Gandhi, Chintan Analysts and industry said clarify that it will be equally open this decision. Private operators the meeting, which is seen as a effort and was under an obliga- Hansmukh Gandhi, Madhu the tribunal’s decision will to MTNL, BSNL and Reliance to do not have 3G spectrum in all farewell meeting for Manmohan tion to maintain confidentiality. Hansmukh Gandhi, Late Mirav H increase consumer flexibil- enter into similar arrangements circles. They will now be able to Singh, who has been heading the He said that under the agree- Gandhi (all Manichi Trust reg.), ity and help telecom carriers with other operators,” the order offer 3G services through intra- panel for the last 10 years. ment such an information can Chandrakant Ishwarlal Gandhi, to provide seamless network said. circle roaming.” only be disclosed to persons and Rajesh Chandrakant Gandhi, Viraj across the country. This deci- The bench was headed by “This will also be good for Kerala artiste M V authorities including courts and Chandrakant Gandhi, Dhanalaxmi sion will also help expand high- Justice Aftab Alam. the customers since they too administrative bodies for the Chandrakant Gandhi (all Ruvisha speed data services faster in the About a year and a half ago, would access 3G services seam- Devan dead assessment and collection of taxes Trust reg.), Arunkumar Ramniklal country. the DoT had stopped the agree- lessly across the country irre- covered by the DTAC. Mehta, Harshad Ramniklal Mehta “We find and hold that the ments, saying they were illegal spective of whether their own KOCHI: Multi-faceted artiste Parasaran said that the dis- (both Dainese Stiftung and Dryade intra-circle 3G roaming arrange- and amounted to subletting one’s operator has 3G spectrum. M V Devan passed away here closure of the information to the Stiftung), K M Mammen (Webster ment does not violate any provi- spectrum. They will have more flexibility yesterday, his family said. He petitioner — senior counsel Ram Foundation), Arun Kochhar sion of the UAS licence held by Telecom service providers and more competition in the was 86. Devan was a painter, Jethmalani — would amount to (Urvashi Foundation) and Ashok the two sides and it is not open Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular industry can possibly bring sculptor, writer, art critic and putting the information in public Jaipuria (Raj Foundation). to the government to prohibit then approached the Delhi High down prices too.” orator, all rolled into one. domain and may jeopardise India”s IANS the petitioners from carrying Court, but it ruled in favour of IANS A highly gifted personality, he was also a former chairman of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi from 1974 to 1977. Born in Kannur district in 1928, he left for Madras in 1946 National agriculture project boosts farmers’ income: Official to study painting. He learned the basics of paint- ing at the Government School of NEW DELHI: The National the usability of flowers from a day from the NAIP will share ways technologies etc, the NAIP has so that we do not have to Arts and Crafts in Madras under Agricultural Innovation Project to three days. and means of converting tech- gone a long way in improving the depend on foreign technolo- Debi Prasad Roy Chowdhury and (NAIP) has led to an increase The NAIP will be organising nologies and innovations into livelihood of poor people in rural gies,” he said. KCS Paniker. in the annual income of farm- an “Agri-Innovation Conclave” successful business enterprises,” areas,” he added. Rao further said that NAIP Over the years, he won prestig- ers in 500 villages in India from on May 18-19 in New Delhi, said S Ayyappan, Director The NAIP, which is partly innovations have led to the ious awards like the Kerala Sahitya Rs15,000 to Rs200,000, an offi- and it will be preceded by a General of the Indian Council of funded by the World Bank, has development of 82 production Akademi’s Vayalar Ramavarma cial said here yesterday. Kisan Parivartan Yatra on May Agricultural Research (ICAR), ensured that Re.1 spent in agri- technologies and 137 processing Award and Malayattoor Award to NAIP Director Rama Rao said 11-18 from Hyderabad to New which launched the NAIP in culture is bringing back Rs.13 for technologies that were adopted by name a few. Kerala Chief Minister the project has further created Delhi via Nagpur, Bhopal and 2006. rural farmers, Rao said. rural farmers. Oommen Chandy paid glowing a Rs1.5bn horticulture market Mathura. “By facilitating research on “Our aim is to bring strate- The NAIP is currently spread tributes to the artiste, saying he owned by erstwhile street flower “The yatra and the conclave production, processing, value gic research in the field of agri- across 364 centres in India with had brought laurels to the state vendors by helping them use tech- will serve as vehicles where addition, marketing, resource use, culture and related areas and 203 sub-projects. through his work. nological innovation to increase farmers who have benefitted pilot scale testing of developed develop indigenous technologies IANS IANS

Overseas Indians looking forward to change after general elections

E’VE been talk- This is slightly different from the image of its the extent of flying Another section of NRIs are desire to engage with it. ing about how blue and white collar divide that people abroad. THE NR EYE down to India to interested in the elections because The most important factor, the present we’re familiar with. In that, there All this is not vote or campaign in Modi’s coming to power they feel though, that from all accounts general elec- is a stronger social element to it lost on the Moiz Mannan the ongoing general would boost the economy. Even weighs on the collective mind of the tions in India than a purely economic angle. migrants them- elections, they’re though there is not too much diaspora is corruption and mis-gov- Whave whipped up more than the Further, over the past few selves. The co-relation between closely involved as lobbies, groups difference between the Congress ernance. Despite bringing India to a usual quantum of enthusiasm and years we have seen a change in their country’s progress and their and associations and as individuals. and BJP manifestos with regard stage where it is poised to shoot up interest among overseas Indians. the nature of manpower India has own chances overseas is clear to A good example is an open letter to foreign direct investment poli- to global leadership, the Congress Now, let’s take a closer look at exported particularly to the West, most. published in the UK’s Independent cies, the pro-business image of the has been bogged down by scams and why and also try and understand mainly as a result of the software Then again, for those who’ve newspaper by a group of 75 profes- Gujarat Chief Minister is seen as accusations of “policy paralysis.” the stakes that non-resident boom and the more recent sub- settled abroad for longer periods sors and academics saying that the a positive for India’s image abroad The Aam Admi among the NRIs, Indians (NRIs) have in the gov- prime economic crisis in the US. – particularly those categorised as idea of Narendra Modi ascending as an investment destination. who has less interest in FDI poli- ernance of their homeland. We also have some statistics to Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) – to power fills them with “dread.” In fact, it was Prime Minister cies and more in interest rates and Over the past few years, particu- indicate a negative growth in the have developed a renewed interest in “As the people of India vote to Manmohan Singh, the architect customs regulations, who has to larly as the process of the opening number of Indian workers migrat- India as an investment destination. elect their next government, we of India’s economic liberalisation, grease palms for any official work up of the Indian economy has gath- ing to the Gulf region, simulta- Even the NRIs, including those in are deeply concerned at the impli- who had emphatically noted that every time he visits home, and who ered steam, an increasing number neous with a whopping increase the Gulf, have seen their remittance cations of a Modi-led BJP govern- the diaspora’s engagement with feels completely insecure abroad of economists and sociologists have in the number of Indian expats money grow faster in India over the ment for democracy, pluralism India has grown multifaceted without a safety net provided by pointed towards the widening gap in the Gulf wanting to move on past few years than by comparison and human rights in India,” the as the country is changing. In a the government, is in a state of between the haves and the have- to destinations such as Canada, in their host countries. letter said. Britain’s other leading speech at the Pravasi Bharatiya disdain. Most of these people were nots. Symbolically, they’ve begun to Australia and New Zealand. All this has given the diaspora paper, the Guardian, had earlier Divas, the former finance minis- those rooting for the Aam Admi speak of the divide between “Bharat” One of the features of this a first hand taste of how their published a similar open letter ter, Dr Singh, had said that this Party (AAP) of Arvind Kejriwal. (mainly villagers and urban poor) change in the patterns, charac- homeland’s fortunes can affect by Indian-origin author Salman significant change was “not always For them, their stake in India’s and “India” (the upwardly mobile ter and composition of migrants theirs. As one scans the innumer- Rushdie and artist Anish Kapoor. evident to those who do not see the governance means a clean and effi- and growing middle class). has been that Indians are increas- able social media posts and blogs There have been reports of big picture”. The country’s econ- cient administration that would Outbound migration over a ingly gaining in esteem across the as well as media reportage of NRI other non-partisan NRI group- omy has gained depth and scale. make them feel welcome and their period has reflected this economic globe. Whether it is as doctors reactions from different parts of ings expressing concern on this The Indian industry has developed families back home secure. In sum, divide and studies have suggested and nurses, software engineers, the world, it becomes clear that count, fearing that the image that a global orientation. The industry’s the “Bharat” as well as the “India” that the “Bharat vs India” phenom- business executives or academ- they feel their stakes are higher a Modi-led India would acquire dynamism and the country’s suc- among overseas Indians are look- enon exists also among the Indian ics, the rise of India on the world now than ever before. abroad would not bode well for cess in technology have given the ing forward to change. expats living and working abroad. stage has positively affected the So, even if they’ve not gone to Indian expatriates. world a new look of India and the THE PENINSULA

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BY SATISH KANADY of which will be construction and trans- Domestic Product (GDP) during the last DOHA: Qatar Navigation (Milaha) port-related, the report said citing latest five years. recorded a net profit of QR349m for DOHA: Qatar’s projects market, market intelligence data . Reflecting the difficulties of project the first quarter of 2014, up 1 percent, the third largest in the GCC with a As well as continuing work on the implementation on such a grand scale compared with QR345m posted a year value of $277bn, is set to gain further Doha Metro, high profile projects antic- given the country’s capacity and organi- ago. Milaha’s operating revenues for the momentum in 2014. The first quarter ipated to kick off this year include the sational constraints, Qatar’s development first quarter was almost flat on year-on- of 2014 saw Qatar awarding contracts $7.4bn Al-Sejeel petrochemical complex, spending growth was noticeably muted year with recording QR699m vsagainst worth a total of $4.6bn, an increase of the $6.4bn Al-Karaana petrochemical during the 2012-13 fiscal year, increasing QR703m for the same period in 2013. 58 percent year-on-year. package. by only 0.5 percent. “Milaha’s net result was essentially Last year, the country’s projects mar- Both are currently in the bidding Recent reports indicate that the flat year-on-year, with gains in the gas ket grew by an impressive 26 percent phase and both are key components of authorities may be considering to adopt and petrochem, trading and capital seg- after $20bn in development contracts Qatar’s downstream development and a more phased approach to the roll- ments offset by declines in the Maritime were awarded. Qatar was the second revenue diversification plans as per out of projects and may be consider- & Logistics and offshore segments”, the fastest growing projects market in the Qatar’s National Vision 2030. ing rescheduling at least 15 percent of company said yesterday. Gulf Corporation Council. As to Qatar’s World Cup 2022 stadia, planned construction projects in order to Milaha Maritime & Logistics saw a “This comes as welcome relief for five will see actual construction com- direct spending towards higher priority decline in revenues and net profit rela- project owners after a couple of years mence in 2014, according to the Precinct projects, such as the World Cup 2022. tive to Q1, 2013. A modest increase in of relatively underwhelming movement, for the Supreme Committee for Delivery Apart from capacity issues, the import volumes was offset by a decline profit relative to 2013, driven by dividend both in terms of contract awards and and Legacy. authorities may need to be cognizant of in export volumes from Mesaieed Port growth as well as a strong increase in the capital spending. This also represents The long-delayed $15.5bn Hamad the potentially rising costs of manpower due to a plant shutdown. value of the investment portfolio. a boost for the government’s Central International Airport is also finally set and materials in view of increased com- Milaha Gas & Petrochem revenue and “Our performance was mixed in the Planning Office (CPO), which was for a phased opening this year. petition for such resources from Dubai’s net profit increased year-on-year. The first quarter of this year,” said Sheikh established in 2012 to coordinate the The government spending on projects Expo 2020 and other ambitious develop- increase was driven by improved earn- Ali bin Jassim Al Thani (pictured), country’s projects amid concerns that was given a further boost with the ment projects in the Gulf. ings on the wholly-owned and operated Chairman and Managing Director of organisational expertise and capacity announcement of its expansionary Nevertheless, projects and spend- tankers, Nakilat and Gulf LPG; in addi- Milaha. “However, we still managed constraints were leading to significant budget for 2014-15 fiscal. ing momentum is expected to continue tion, the introduction of new harbour to slightly increase our overall profit delays in the rollout of projects”, NBK’s Development expenditures on ‘key through 2014 given the strategic impor- craft into the fleet boosted both rev- year-on-year.” latest Economic Update on Qatar noted projects’ are forecast to rise by almost 17 tance of the projects mentioned above enues and earnings from port marine “Although we achieved slightly bet- in its report. percent on last year to $24bn and account and in view of recent measures adopted operations. ter results than last year, as part of our So far in 2014, more contracts have for 40 percent of total expenditures. by the government. These include the Milaha Offshore saw a drop in revenue continuous improvement efforts, we been awarded for work relating to the The report, however noted, Qatar’s establishment of the CPO and the intro- and profit relative to 2013. A combina- are still taking active measures to help Doha Metro Red Line and Ashghal’s actual development spending has con- duction of a new law setting penalties on tion of lower vessel utilisation and delays drive stronger results across our core Expressway programme. sistently fallen short of budget forecasts, developers who fail to start projects six in the delivery of one new vessel drove businesses,” said Khalifa Ali Al-Hetmi, Contracts worth at least $40bn are averaging 30 percent of total outlays months after securing approval from the the decline in first quarter performance. President and Chief Executive Officer of expected to be signed this year, the bulk and approximately 8.7 percent of Gross authorities. THE PENINSULA Milaha Capital saw an increase in net Milaha. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Aamal net profit up Malabar Gold opens 115th outlet in Oman 56.2pc to QR88.7m Revenue up by 39 percent to touch QR638.8m in Q1

DOHA: Aamal Company, one in April 2013, Aamal issued Thani, Vice-Chairman of Aamal, of the GCC’s fastest growing and capitalised bonus shares so commented: “We believe that we diversified companies, recorded Q1, 2013 EPS has been adjusted have the right business model to a net profit of QR88.7m for the accordingly. participate in, and benefit from first quarter of 2014, reflecting Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Qatar’s diversification away from 56.2 percent increase compared Thani, Chairman of Aamal, said: a predominantly hydrocarbon to the same period in 2013. “As Qatar continues to evolve into based economy into a modern, The group’s revenue for Q1, a modern, diversified and indus- industrial and knowledge-based 2014 is up 39 percent to QR638.8m trial economy, the most effec- one. Without wanting to appear compared with QR459.8m for Q1, tive way we believe to capture, complacent, we believe that the 2013. Net profit margins increased and contribute to, the significant very strong start to 2014, par- to 13.3 percent year-on-year. opportunities that are being made ticularly as it is made up of a Reported earnings per share are available is to be a company with combination of revenue growth up 46.2 percent to QR0.14. leading market leadership posi- and margin expansion, vindicates Net investment in capital tions across the entire Qatari this strategy and we look forward expenditure fell by QR26.1m to economic spectrum. This is what to building further on these very Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor and Ambasador, Moosa Hamdan Al Taei, Chief of International Cooperation QR12.4m (Q1, 2013 QR38.5m), Aamal does and will continue to strong foundations.” Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman, jointly inaugurating Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ driven by the completion during do so as we strengthen our exist- Tarek El Sayed, Managing 115th outlet in Oman in the presence of M P Ahammed - Chairman, Malabar Group, Shamlal Ahamed M P - the year of phase 1 of the City ing positions whilst also seeking Director, said: “As well as grow- Managing Director, International Operations, K P Abdul Salam - Group Executive Director, and other dignitaries. Center Doha expansion project out new opportunities to develop, ing both revenues and margins, and the Advanced Pipes and Cast whether alone or in conjunction it is important to note that net Company plant. with leading multinationals who profits grew across all four divi- There were no fair value gains see Aamal as the partner of choice sions at Aamal Company. It is on investment properties in either when wanting to enter the Qatari these strengths in both depth Woqod profit up 12.3pc Al Sada meets Swaziland Q1, 2014 or Q1, 2013; net profit is market. The laying of these very and breadth that are the key stated after the deduction of head strong foundations is now start- hallmarks of Aamal: a market DOHA: Qatar Fuel’s (Woqod) net profit Energy Minister office costs but before the deduc- ing to pay off handsomely as illus- leader in these relevant sectors touched QR229.3m in the first quarter of tion of non-controlling interests. trated with earnings per share for that span the entire economy, 2014, up 12.3 percent compared to QR204.1m DOHA: H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Excluding share of profits of this first quarter up by over 46 thereby offering a unique direct for the same period of the year 2013. Minister of Energy and Industry, received Jabulile equity accounted for investments percent.” and balanced exposure to Qatari Earnings per share (EPS) for the period Mashwama, the Minister of Natural Resources and in associates and joint ventures Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al growth.” THE PENINSULA amounted to QR3 as compared to QR2.4 for Energy in the Kingdom of Swaziland, yesterday. the same period last year. The total assets Talks during the meeting covered bilateral cooperation reached QR9.1bn compared to QR9.5bn for the between the two countries in the energy field as well as first quarter of 2013. other issues of mutual interest. Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Jaham The meeting was attended by a number of sen- QNET to ensure Al Kuwari said that the Board of Directors ior officials from Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Petroleum Alfardan Automobiles approved the financial results. International, and Qatar Electricity and Water Company. ethical distributor THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA practices sales grow 20pc in Q1 DOHA: The year got off to generation late last year see’s the DOHA: Prominent direct sell- a good start for the BMW model raise the benchmark yet WEF launches Qatar among fastest growing ing company QNET is launch- Group importer Alfardan again with new design features, ing new initiatives in the region Automobiles as it saw a 20 per- more spacious interior with Executive to provide people a better cent increase in sales for BMW seating for up to seven pas- healthcare markets: Alpen understanding of exactly what and MINI cars during the first sengers and increased driving Opinion Survey direct selling entails, and how three months of 2014 compared comfort. DOHA: Qatar and the UAE are and range of healthcare services,” the general public can more to the same period in 2013. The BMW 7 Series, 5 Series expected to be the fastest grow- added Ahmad. easily identify legitimate direct Demonstrating its strong and 3 Series also continued to DOHA: The World Economic ing markets in GCC over 2013- Saudi Arabia will continue to selling companies. intention to enjoy yet another remain among the best-selling Forum in partnership with the 18, said a report released by be the largest market, account- Direct selling as a global indus- successful year by retaining its models in Qatar. Qatari Businessmen Association Alpen Capital. As per the report, ing for 58.2 percent of the total try is an approximately $154bn position as one of the top per- BMW’s flagship 7 Series con- and Social Economic Survey the GCC healthcare market is in 2018, followed by the UAE (18.1 industry, with approximately 90 forming BMW Group markets tinues to drive growth for the Research Institute in Qatar projected to grow at an annual percent). million people from around the in the Middle East, Mohammed brand across the region making University has announced the rate of 12 percent to $69.4bn by The demand for number of hos- world involved as product and Kandeel, Chief Operating Officer, the Middle East the third biggest launch of the Executive Opinion 2018 from an estimated $39.4bn pital beds is expected to be 115,544 service distributors. This sector Alfardan Automotive Group market worldwide for BMW 7 Survey 2014 in Qatar. in 2013 Outpatient and inpa- in 2018, an addition of 11,241 plays a vital role in business and said, “Our year-on-year success Series sales and a leader in the The Executive Opinion Survey, tient markets are expected to beds from 2013, which is in line entrepreneurship, offering those reaffirms the strong position luxury sedan segment in the “The Voice of the Business account for 79 percent and 21 with the expected supply in need of additional income and of the BMW and MINI brands Middle East. Community” is a major component percent, respectively, of the looking at the number of projects employment, an opportunity to in Qatar. BMW Group vehicles During the first quarter, of The Global Competitiveness overall market size. in the pipeline. have a fulfilling and independent represent dynamism, pioneer- MINI grew by 35 percent with Report and provides the key “The GCC region is poised “On the demand side, rising career. The multi-billion indus- ing innovation and sheer driving the MINI Countryman continu- ingredient that turns the report for an unprecedented surge in affordability, lifestyle related dis- try has created countless jobs pleasure all of which are qualities ing to be the best-selling model. into a representative measure of healthcare consumption driven eases, the treatment of which is and stimulated world economies appreciated and desired by our The MINI Coupe and MINI a nation’s economic environment by robust population growth both costlier and lengthier, and by providing meaningful employ- customers. As we start-off 2014 Cabrio also experienced a 25 and its ability to achieve sustained and rising income levels. Higher increasing insurance penetra- ment and empowerment opportu- with outstanding numbers, we percent increase and 150 percent growth. The survey gathers infor- income levels and sedentary life tion will ensure vigorous rise nities for aspiring entrepreneurs are committed to bringing the increase respectively. mation on a broad range of vari- styles have led to poor health con- in healthcare spending in the while delivering unique and useful latest BMW and MINI models MINI also pushed ahead ables for which hard data sources ditions, a phenomenon that has GCC,” said Sanjay Vig, Managing products to consumers. to Qatar; boosting our confidence with the expansion of its prod- are scarce or nonexistent. Qatar led been witnessed in most devel- Director, Alpen Capital. QNET, as a direct selling for another successful year of uct range during the first three the Arabic world and the Middle oped economies,” said Sameena “On the supply side, the gov- industry advocate, has pushed for growth.” months of the year, with the Eastern countries to rank 13th on Ahmad, Managing Director, ernment is taking measures to more nations to adopt legislation Leading the way for BMW launch of the all-new MINI the Global Competitiveness Index Alpen Capital. ensure that the infrastructure is that would protect consumers by was the X5 — the pioneer of the Hatch, the brand’s core model that was declared in the WEF “The governments, which play equipped to handle the increas- allowing legitimate direct sell- Sports Activity Segment. in the seven member product report for 2013. The Report has the predominant role in health- ing demand. The government is ers to flourish, while punishing The model accounted for a 17 line-up. The third generation been the WEF’s flagship publication care services, are taking steps to considering PPP models to bring companies that are simply try- percent increase in sales for the model boasts a new design, new since 1979 and is widely recognised ensure continuous development of efficiency while reducing financ- ing to rip off people. Indonesia, first quarter of 2014. engines, new options and a vast as the world’s leading cross-country infrastructure through nurturing ing burden, along with other Singapore, and Thailand have Since its launch, the BMW X5 range of new quality materials comparison of factors affecting eco- management skills, increasing the measures such as e-health and begun adopting this kind of leg- has been a leader in its segment. and colours. nomic competitiveness and growth. share of private sector and utilis- m-health tools,” said Vig. islation. THE PENINSULA The introduction of the third THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA ing IT skills to spread the reach THE PENINSULA Qatari Diar to develop Malaysian resort QE loses 69.29

DOHA: Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company points more is bringing its flair, expertise and creativity to Malaysia DOHA: Qatar Exchange ended by embarking on the brand in the red area when trading new development of a luxury closed yesterday at 12,626.95 beachside resort, located in points, down 69.29 points, or the village of Chendering in 0.55 percent, from the previous the Sultanate of Terengganu. closing of 12,696.24 points on The luxury spa and resort, Monday. managed by MJvenpick Hotels The volume of shares was fell to and Resorts, will consist of 210 18,771,752 from Monday 37,103,559 rooms, 20 villas, 20 condomini- and the value of shares decreased ums and nine luxury pavilions, to QR780,816,042.56 from in addition to swimming pools, QR1,347,452,326.19 on Monday. conference facilities and devel- Among the top losers were opment land across an impres- Doha Bank whose share was sive 180,420 square metres. down 2.32 percent to QR63.20, The exclusive development Masraf Al Rayan lost 0.84 per- was launched at a stone-lay- cent to QR47.40, National Leasing ing ceremony attended by fell 2.71 percent to QR30.50 and Officials attending the ceremony. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Ezdan Holding decreased by 9.93 of Terengganu, Datuk Seri percent to QR36.75. Ahmad Said, Chief Minister of Diar attended the ceremony. our new and exciting project. Elsewhere in the region, First- Terengganu and Tun Abdullah Construction on the resort has We are especially honoured to quarter results from large-cap Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s commenced and is expected to be joined by H H Sultan Mizan companies weighed in Abu Dhabi, former Prime Minister. open in early 2016. Zainal Abidin of Terengganu. while Dubai edged higher in Issa bin Mohammed Al Khaled Mohammed Al Sayed, This is a beautiful area of muted trade. Abu Dhabi’s bourse Mannai, Ambassador of Qatar Group Chief Executive Officer Malaysia and we look forward slipped 0.4 percent as shares in to Malaysia, Khaled Mohammed of Qatari Diar Real Estate to opening this luxury resort National Bank of Abu Dhabi fell Al Sayed, Group Chief Executive Investment Company, said in conjunction with MvenpickJ 1.7 percent. In Dubai, the main Officer of Qatari Diar and a “I am delighted to be here in in 2016.” index added 0.2 percent. senior delegation from Qatari Chendering to officially launch THE PENINSULA QNA & REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

Gazprom warns China secures more sanctions could hit its Abu Dhabi oil gas exports

MOSCOW: Russian natural gas exporter Gazprom said yester- production deal day further Western sanctions over Ukraine could poten- tially disrupt its gas exports to Europe and hit its business and Beijing to get fuel for its growth shares. Gazprom, headed by Alexei DUBAI/BEIJING: China controlling stake. The new con- Miller, a longstanding ally of National Petroleum Corporation cession comes after ADNOC and Russian President Vladimir (CNPC) has secured the rights CNPC signed a strategic partner- Putin, and its managers have to produce and export oil from ship in January 2012 to work on not been hit by US or European Abu Dhabi, helping China secure upstream projects in the UAE. Union sanctions over Russia’s more fuel for its rapid economic The joint venture will drill for role in the Ukraine crisis. But the growth. crude and build the processing and company, which meets 30 percent State-run CNPC has expanded transport infrastructure needed to of Europe’s demand for gas, said over the past decade to over 30 export it, WAM reported, without in its financial report that a pric- countries around the globe to help giving details on the fields covered ing row with Kiev could poten- secure supplies of the oil and gas by the new concession. tially lead to a disruption of its that China needs to sustain its eco- Western oil and gas giants gas exports to Europe through nomic growth. Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, pipelines crossing Ukraine. Under the latest deal granted by Total and BP have been the domi- The West has so far imposed the President of the United Arab nant foreign players in the UAE limited sanctions on Russian Emirates (UAE), China’s biggest concession system for decades. But Russian President Vladimir Putin (right front), his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev (left) and Belarussian government officials and busi- energy company will help develop in the 50 years since they made the counterpart Alexander Lukashenko (centre) at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Minsk yester day. nessmen, as well as on several several onshore and offshore fields first commercial UAE oil discov- companies. “An expansion of the in Abu Dhabi and take a share of eries, western oil use has waned, US, EU and other sanctions pro- any oil produced, UAE state news while demand in Asia has soared. grammes could adversely impact agency WAM said. Asian energy companies are keen EU to hold Russia, Ukraine gas talks operations and the financial con- “It’s a typical concession, mean- to take stakes in fields that mostly dition of the Gazprom Group,” it ing you pay the royalty and then supply the Asian market, and some said in a management report fol- you get the JV (joint venture) in Abu Dhabi say the Gulf Opec BRUSSELS: The European talks in Moscow. As the crisis year. In response to the crisis, EU lowing its 2013 financial results. share of production,” a senior member should allow more Asian Union said talks with Russia deepened, Putin on April 10 sent leaders have stressed the need to Gazprom posted a 7 percent source at CNPC said. companies to help run its fields. and Ukraine over its gas supplies a letter to 18 EU countries, many reduce Europe’s dependence on drop in 2013 net profit to 1.139 The UAE concession system When the concession for Abu to the country and onward to heavily dependent on Russian Russian supplies so as to reduce trillion roubles (around $35.7bn) , allows oil companies to acquire Dhabi’s biggest onshore fields Europe will take place on Friday energy supplies, urging immedi- Moscow’s leverage, especially in in line with forecasts and reflect- equity in hydrocarbon resources, expired early this year, Abu Dhabi in the Polish capital Warsaw. ate negotiations. eastern Europe. On Monday in a ing a weaker rouble. Net debt in with state-run Abu Dhabi National was unable to agree whether “This is a constructive step,” He also warned that Moscow first step, Slovakia and Ukraine rouble terms rose 4 percent to 1.11 Oil Company (ADNOC) holding to stick with the four western European Commission spokes- could cut gas supplies unless they signed a deal to give Kiev access trillion roubles. a 60 percent stake in each joint oil giants that had been run- woman Pia Ahrendkilde Hansen helped Ukraine pay an outstanding to European gas supplies. The rouble declined 7.2 percent venture and foreign partners usu- ning them. ADNOC has been said, announcing the talks just $2.2bn bill, threatening a repeat “This is an important first step year on year against the dollar ally sharing the other 40 percent. forced to take full control of the one day after the EU hit another of 2009 when supplies to Europe to diversify Ukraine’s sources of in 2013 reflecting a weakening Under the new joint venture, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore 15 Russian and Ukrainian figures which transit through Ukraine gas supply and contributes to economy. called the Al Yasat Company for Oil Operations while authorities with sanctions for their role in the were badly disrupted. greater energy security in Eastern Gazprom said revenue from Petroleum Operations, the Chinese weigh decide whether to extend- crisis. Russian President Vladimir Russia accounts for about a Europe and the EU as a whole,” gas sales to Europe and other energy giant will be the sole for- ing the deal with western compa- Putin, who has threatened to cut quarter of all EU gas supplies European Commission President countries amounted to 1.68 tril- eign partner with 40 percent, and nies or welcome in new Asian oil gas shipments to Ukraine, had while Ukraine’s pipelines carry Jose Manuel Barroso said at the lion roubles, or 57 percent of total ADNOC will hold the 60 percent companies. REUTERS earlier proposed April 28 for about half of those imports each signing in Bratislava. AFP gas sales. REUTERS

BP raises dividend again, Moody’s lifts Apple supplier Cirrus Greek banks plans more share buybacks to stable to buy UK’s Wolfson LONDON: US chip maker Wolfson’s successful microphones. LONDON: BP raised its quar- profit to $3.2bn, slightly ahead of The share of profits BP gener- ATHENS: Credit rating agency Cirrus Logic Inc is to buy Wolfson Chairman Michael terly dividend for the second a consensus forecast of $3.1bn. ated from Rosneft shrank by 75 Moody’s yesterday upgraded Wolfson Microelectronics for an Ruettgers said: “Together with time in six months and said The profit fall reflected weaker percent in the quarter for two the Greek banking system from agreed £291m in cash, sending Cirrus Logic, we believe this will more share buybacks were on refining margins and lower pro- reasons — the weakening rouble negative to stable. shares in the British company create a powerful platform for the cards, showing how the duction as the company has shed as Russia’s economy comes under “The outlook for the Greek up more than 70 percent. future growth, above and beyond British oil company’s asset sales assets to raise funds for share- pressure from the standoff with banking system has been changed Wolfson, an Edinburgh-based our standalone potential”. are providing more cash for holder payouts. The group also the West over Ukraine, plus the to stable from negative, reflecting company which specialises in Wolfson, which employs around investors. wrote off $521m related to its absence of a tax charge boost in expectations of a return to growth audio technology, had suffered in 420 at 12 locations worldwide, also Shareholders have urged big oil decision not to proceed with a the previous period. of the domestic economy in 2014- recent months after missing out published first-quarter results companies such as BP and Shell shale project in the Utica basin Russian production made up 15 after six years of contraction,” on a deal to make chips for the 4G showing slightly lower than to control spending and give back in the United States. about a third of BP’s output in the agency said in a note. version of Samsung Electronics expected revenue. more cash because of concerns Profits were also hit by a drop in the first quarter. It added that the Greek Co Ltd’s Galaxy S4 smartphone. The group posted an underlying over rising costs in the oil and the contribution from BP’s stake Cash flow came in at $8.2bn, economy will register real GDP Wolfson becomes the latest in a operating loss of $4.5m, up from gas industry and their impact on in Russian oil company Rosneft. more than double the amount growth of 0.3 percent in 2014 series of British technology groups $2.8m a year before, on revenue profitability. “As well as progres- BP, the largest foreign investor in from the same period last year. and 1.2 percent in 2015. It said to be bought by overseas interests which slumped to $28.8m from sive growth in the dividend per Russia through its nearly 20 per- BP, Europe’s third biggest oil “structural reforms are progres- in recent years, after Autonomy $48.1m. Cirrus said its offer share, we expect to use surplus cent stake in the Kremlin’s state company by market capitalisa- sively transforming Greece into a was sold to Hewlett-Packard Co, already had the backing of 7 per- cash to support further distribu- oil champion, has said repeatedly tion, will raise its quarterly divi- more competitive export oriented CGI Group Inc bought Logica and cent of Wolfson’s investors. tions through share buy-backs that it will stand by its invest- dend to 9.75 cents per share, to be economy from a consumer-led Misys was acquired by US-based Analysts at brokerage N+1 or other mechanisms,” Chief ments in Russia since Moscow’s paid in June, 8.3 percent higher growth model.” Vista Equity Partners. Singer said their confidence in Executive Bob Dudley said in a intervention in Ukraine. than a year earlier. This is also Greek banks in recent weeks Cirrus, a supplier to Apple Inc, Wolfson’s technology had not statement. BP said this week it was consid- above the 9.5 cents announced in have succeeded in raising fresh said the agreed 235 pence per been fully reflected in the finan- BP yesterday reported a 24 ering what US sanctions against October and paid for the subse- private capital after a damaging share deal for its nearest rival cial performance of the company, percent drop in first-quarter Rosneft head Igor Sechin, would quent two quarters. rollover of state debt in 2012. would strengthen its portfolio but said the bid showed the value underlying replacement cost mean for its business. REUTERS AFP and add new products such as of its expertise. REUTERS

Spanish jobless rate nears 26pc Bitcoin traders settle RAK Ceramics’ big shareholder lawsuits over Mt Gox to sell stake NEW YORK: US and Canadian separate class actions, the US and customers of failed Tokyo- Canadian customers will share in DUBAI: Ras Al Khaimah based bitcoin exchange Mt Gox a 16.5 percent stake after Mt Gox Ceramics said yesterday that have agreed to settle their pro- is sold to Sunlot, a firm backed by its founding shareholder had posed class action lawsuits that child actor-turned entrepreneur agreed to sell 30.6 percent of his alleged the company defrauded Brock Pierce and venture capital- stake in the company to Samena them of hundreds of millions of ist William Quigley. Limestone Co, a company incor- dollars. In addition, the customers will porated under the laws of the The class action plaintiffs split the 200,000 bitcoins that Mt Cayman Islands. agreed to support a plan by Sunlot Gox said it found after seeking Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Holdings to buy the shuttered bankruptcy protection, and will Qasimi, a member of the ruling exchange and accept their share also split up to $20m in fiat cur- family of Ras Al Khaimah has of bitcoins still held by Mt Gox, rency held by the administrator agreed to sell 250 million shares according to a statement and court for Mt Gox. “This is the custom- in the company, RAK Ceramics filings. Mt Gox filed for bank- ers’ best option and the only said in a bourse statement. ruptcy in Japan and the United chance they have for full restitu- The ruling family had been States earlier this year after say- tion,” said a statement from Jay exploring a sale of shares in RAK ing it lost some 850,000 bitcoins Edelson of the Edelson law firm, Ceramics. The sale still needs — worth more than $400m — in the lead attorney in the US case. UAE regulatory approvals. a hacking attack. It subsequently Sunlot has proposed buying Mt. Members of the Al Qasimi said it found 200,000 bitcoins. Gox for one bitcoin, or less than family own at least 45 percent of Once the world’s biggest bit- $500, according to the Wall Street RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s coin exchange, Mt Gox is slated Journal. A sale to Sunlot must be biggest makers of floor tiles and to be liquidated after the Tokyo approved by the Tokyo court. also a major producer of ceramic District Court granted the com- The court-appointed admin- People wait in line at a government employment office in Madrid. Spain’s unemployment rate climbed wall tiles and sanitary ware. pany’s request to abandon plans istrator, attorney Nobuaki to nearly 26 percent in the first quarter of 2014 as millions searched in vain for a job in a sluggish recov- RAK Ceramics did not reveal to revive its business. Kobayashi, did not respond. ery from recession figures from the National Statistics Institute indicated yesterday . a selling price for the stake, or In return for settling REUTERS about Samena. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

EU accepts Samsung Q1 net profit hits $7.3bn Samsung offer Chips division gains as smartphone income slides on basic patents, raps Motorola SEOUL: Samsung Electronics its predecessor the S4 and throw- sales of the S5 will likely be lim- reported yesterday its net profit ing in a premium software bundle ited to around 51 million, it said, BRUSSELS: The European had risen 5.9 percent year-on- estimated at more than $500. while another researcher HMC Commission yesterday accepted year in the first quarter with a The strategy appeared to have Investment & Securities put the commitments by Samsung to decent showing by its chips divi- met with some success, as the net estimated figure at 44 million. allow competitors access to sion offsetting sliding smart- profit figure released yesterday Samsung has expanded its pres- key basic patents, but rapped phone revenue. beat most analyst estimates. ence in faster-growing emerging Google-owned Motorola for The South Korean giant logged Overall sales in the first three markets thanks to increasing pursuing a case against Apple. 7.57 trillion won ($7.3bn) of net months of the year inched up 1.53 sales in China and the Middle Samsung’s commitment not profit in the first three months of percent to 53.7 trillion won, but East, Kim said. to seek injunctions in Europe the year, but saw operating profit were down 2.5 percent for the Sales of its mid- and low-priced against companies using its slip 3.3 percent on-year to 8.49 mobile business unit. The share models such as Galaxy Brand or Standard Essential Patents for trillion won, following a 6 percent price took a hit, falling 2.02 per- Galaxy Ace also rose in the devel- smartphones and tablet comput- decline in the fourth quarter. cent yesterday to close at 1.36 oping markets, he said. “We plan ers will be made legally binding, Alarm bells have been sound- million won ($1,318) in a broader to meet the growing demand by the Commission said. ing for a while over Samsung’s market that was down 0.23 per- expanding product lineup for The Commission, the EU’s reliance on smartphone sales in cent. Samsung acknowledged China’s long-term evolution (4G) executive arm, has been inves- mature markets such as Europe it was faced with a tough road market that is expected to grow tigating Samsung for abusing and the United States, and ahead as demand would remain dramatically,” Kim said. its dominant market position in increasingly competitive emerg- sluggish in the second quarter. Previously moribund sales of certain technologies after it took ing markets such as China. Kim Hyun-Joon, Senior Vice- its tablet computers also rose to out injunctions against fierce rival The world’s largest smart- President for the mobile business, reach some 13 million units in the Apple over use of its SEPs. phone maker has a diverse prod- said the market for smartphones first quarter, he added. If there are any future disputes uct line ranging from memory and tablet computers would “grow The company’s bottom line was about the use of such patents, they chips to home appliances, but slightly” in the second quarter. also boosted by a 22.8 percent will be settled under the industry more than half of its profits are “But we will try to continue surge in memory chip sales from standard of Fair, Reasonable and generated by mobile devices. This solid earnings growth by expand- the first quarter of 2013 to 6.29 non-Discriminatory (FRAND) month saw the global roll-out of ing sales of Galaxy S5,” Kim said. trillion won. There is a general practice. It said as a result, any the latest version of its flagship The company was expecting consensus that smartphone evo- company signing a licence accord Galaxy series smartphone, the S5, sales of Galaxy S5 to beat its lution has hit a barrier that will with Samsung will now be pro- whose performance will be closely predecessor S4, he said, despite only allow incremental improve- tected against SEPs injunctions. watched over the coming months. some scepticism from observers. ments on existing design and Protecting intellectual prop- While reviews have rated the Samsung rarely discloses sales technology, rather than market- erty is essential, EU Competition S5 a top-class product, they note figures for its smartphones but changing reinvention. Commissioner Joaquin Almunia that it offers little in the way of J K Shin — the head of the firm’s Samsung maintained a leading said, but it should not be “mis- real innovation that would set it mobile unit — said in October position in the global smartphone used to the detriment of healthy apart from previous versions and that S4 sales had reached 40 market in the first quarter, but its competition and, ultimately, of models offered by competitors million globally since its release market share fell for the first time consumers.” such as Apple. in April 2013. Seoul-based Korea in four years to 31.2 percent from “I would also encourage other Samsung made margin con- Investment & Securities recently 32.4 percent a year ago, market Visitors pass a signboard of Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S5 at its industry players to consider cessions with the S5, launching estimated its worldwide tally researcher Strategy Analytics showroom in Seoul yesterday. establishing similar dispute reso- it at a slightly lower price than stood at 57 million units. But said yesterday. AFP lution mechanisms,” he said. AFP Nokia returns to profit in Q1 Rajeev Suri is Nokia CEO HELSINKI: Nokia announced Friday, its telecom networks busi- HELSINKI: Finnish telecom focus on telecommunications net- the new company’s revenue. yesterday the appointment of ness now represent 90 percent of company Nokia said yesterday works and geolocation systems, Sales were down in the strate- Rajeev Suri (pictured) as chief the group’s operations. it returned to profit in the first which in the same period of 2013 gic regions of Europe (10 percent) executive officer. The group said that Suri had quarter, despite falling revenue, reported losses of €98m. and Asia-Pacific (12 percent), but The 46-year-old, originally from overseen an increase in the value just days after officially handing Revenue in the first quarter of leaped by 34 percent in China, the India, has been at Nokia since of the telecom networks business over its mobile division to US 2014 dropped by 15 percent com- only country to register a rise. 1995, and most recently headed up to the tune of about €8bn euros. giant Microsoft. pared to a year earlier to €2.664bn, In 2012, Nokia lost the mobile Nokia Solutions and Networks, a An electronic engineering grad- Net profit for the first three slightly under the expectations phone world throne to Samsung joint venture with Siemens now uate from Manipal Institute of months of 2014 was €108m of analysts, who had forecast in a global battle which began fully-owned by the Finnish group. Technology, Suri previously held ($150m). After completing the €2.85bn. The telecommunications when US giant Apple revolution- Following the sale of Nokia’s management positions at ICL in sale of its handset business last networks division Nokia Networks ised the business with its iPhone once iconic handset operations to India and the construction firm Friday for €5.44bn, Nokia will accounts for almost 90 percent of in 2007. AFP US software giant Microsoft on Churchgate Group in Nigeria. AFP

QATARI MARKET Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P Bharti Airtel Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.50 1.07% Aa2 AA LG Electronics profit zooms 319pc Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 120.63 2.13% Aa2 AA quarterly profit Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 114.13 2.58% Aa2 AA SEOUL: South Korea’s LG operating profit soared to 240.3bn TVs that offer remarkably clearer Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 108.88 3.19% Aa2 AA Electronics yesterday posted a won from 11.2bn won a year ago. images than other high-definition Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 157.63 4.63% Aa2 AA soars 89pc forecast-busting first-quarter The operating margin also TV sets. Sales of UHD TVs are Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 119.75 5.02% Aa2 AA profit that more than quadru- jumped to 4.9 percent from 0.2 expected to grow in the second Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 110.75 5.03% Aa2 AA NEW DELHI: India’s top pled from a year ago as better- percent a year ago, boosted by quarter thanks to robust demand Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 103.44 0.66% Aa2 AA mobile phone firm, Bharti than-expected sales of high-end cost-cutting efforts and the pop- from the fast-growing market in Airtel, reported quarterly profit TV offset losses in the mobile ularity of premium TVs, it said. China, LG said. Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 112.00 2.88% Aa2 AA soared 89 percent from a year phone unit. Popular high-end models “Such high-end TVs have far Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 102.38 0.62% A1 A- earlier, helped by an easing of Net profit for January to March include those using the new greater margins over 50 percent... Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.50 1.80% A1 A- cutthroat competition as rivals jumped to 92.6bn won ($89.7m), organic light-emitting diode and LG’s TV unit appears to have fell by the wayside. up 319 percent from 22.1 tril- (OLED) display technology and performed well in Chinese and US QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.00 1.03% NR NR But the company’s African lion won in the same period last ultra high-definition (UHD) TVs. markets,” Lee Min-Hee, analyst QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.25 0.99% Aa3 A+ operations, purchased as part of year, the company said. Operating LG, the world’s second larg- at I’M Investment & Securities. QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.38 1.77% Aa3 A+ Bharti’s bold move four years ago profit surged 44.2 percent to est TV maker after Samsung, LG’s struggling mobile unit — to increase its global footprint, 504bn won, beating expectations has been pushing TVs using the the world’s fifth-largest handset Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 104.25 1.97% A2 A- racked up more losses. of about 400bn won, while sales OLED display that is thinner, maker — racked up an operating Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.75 1.40% A2 A- Bharti, the fourth-largest cel- rose 1.2 percent to 14.27 trillion consumes less power and offers a loss of 8.8bn won, in a turnaround Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 124.63 2.68% A2 A- lular firm globally by subscribers, won. Sales of its powerful TV unit sharper picture than conventional from a profit of 132.5bn won a year Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 107.38 3.52% A2 A- said in a statement consolidated — which takes the lion’s share of flat-panel sets. ago. But the loss narrowed from Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 104.25 4.52% A2 A- net profit for the fourth finan- LG’s overall sales — rose only 3 The two firms have also stepped the 43.4bn won deficit posted in Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 102.13 0.32% Aa3 A cial quarter to March climbed to percent to 4.9 trillion won but its up marketing efforts for the UHD the last quarter of 2013. AFP Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 106.63 2.96% Aa3 A Rs9.6bn ($159m) on revenue that jumped 13.5 percent to Rs222.2bn. Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 108.75 3.75% Aa3 A “The year has ended on a sat- SOVEREIGNS isfying note,” Bharti India and Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P South Asia managing director Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 122.13 2.02% Aa2 AA Gopal Vittal said, adding network, Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 107.63 1.28% NR NR spectrum and IT investment “will enable sustained growth” in the Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 108.00 2.13% NR NR region. The profit increase broadly Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 125.38 3.33% NR NR matched market estimates and Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 118.63 3.74% NR NR marked a second straight quarter Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 102.63 0.33% Aa2 AA of earnings growth after Bharti Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 115.00 2.75% NR BBB clocked nearly four consecutive Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 108.63 3.85% NR BBB years of decline. The company, controlled by bil- Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 102.38 5.28% Caa1 B- lionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal and Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 106.38 3.38% NR BBB- one-third owned by Singapore Telecommunications, operates in

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Detroit, General Motors & Greece’s recovery is fiction BY ADITYA CHAKRABORTTY mountain of debt is just another example of Britain also has its own statistical snow- China corporate records austerity’s topsy-turvyism. job. On Tuesday morning, GDP figures will own is up. Sick is healthy. The In any case, it’s rubbish. For a country be released. They’ll show another strong RMS Titanic is seaworthy. to have a primary surplus means that its rise and provoke more crowing from the BY STEVEN BRILL Topsy-turvy logic is a special- income covers its spending – once you set coalition. Yet while our national income is ity of the austerity brigade, and aside previous borrowing. Imagine ignoring almost back to where it was before the crisis ast Friday, I happened onto a C-Span broadcast of a here they come dishing up a a person’s credit-card debt and just looking (rejoice!), our GDP per head remains almost speech to a national group of bankruptcy lawyers given Dthird helping. First, in 2010-11, they pledged at whether his or her wages exceed their 7 percent below where it was at the start by Kevyn Orr — the emergency manager who Michigan that making historic cuts amid a global outgoings: if so, that’s a primary surplus. of 2008. The Britons of 2014 are as poor as LGovernor Rick Snyder appointed to take over Detroit’s slump would definitely, absolutely secure a And that’s what Greece doesn’t have. The they were in 2005. finances and guide the fallen city through bankruptcy. Since strong recovery. Then things went predict- only way Athens gets to a primary surplus Whether in Westminster or the media, I couldn’t stand watching the Yankees get slaughtered by the ably belly-up, forcing Cameron and Osborne is by the European Commission ignoring all Cameron or Paxman, you don’t hear much Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, I stopped on the Orr speech to dump their deficit-reduction plans and sorts of things the country does have to pay about that measure of GDP per head, yet for a minute. I stayed 45. the eurocrats to make more bailouts. Yet for, the biggest of all being the bailout of its earlier this month the Office for National I had never seen Orr speak or paid much attention to these reversals were, naturally, “sticking banks. Take those €19.7bn (over £16bn) off Statistics said this: “If GDP increases, but Detroit’s troubles and his efforts to dig the city out from to the course”. Now things don’t look quite the balance sheet along with a few trifles the population producing it rises by the under. But if his talk is any indication, both Orr and Detroit as awful as they did a couple of years ago and – phew! –you get to a primary surplus, same percentage, there would be no rea- 2014 are big national stories. – and this somehow gets chalked up as a which happens to be completely fictional. son to suppose the well-being of individuals Orr’s job now involves balancing the needs of retired police miraculous rebound. Europe is accounting for a member econ- would have increased.” officers and fire fighters, who had every moral right to expect Only a prude would expect their politi- omy as if it were a dotcom circa 1997: by One big reason why the country is getting to be paid the pensions (averaging about $30,000 a year) they cians not to exaggerate. But getting to such covering up all the bad stuff on the books, richer is simply that we’re importing a lot were promised against the need to relight the city’s street upside-down conclusions requires more and then pointing to the rest as evidence of more people – including from the crisis-hit lamps and provide funds for ambulances and fire trucks to than that: it requires fictionalising and even a money-making enterprise. And the reason regions of southern Europe. And whether improve horrifying response times. lying. Let’s have a look at two examples from the eurocrats are doing this is to prove that they’re recent arrivals or freshly-minted Orr negotiated a pension deal two weeks ago. He has had to the past few days, one in Britain the other Greece’s destructive austerity is a success. graduates, they’re being shunted off into figure out how to make sure the city’s stellar collection in its in Greece. So it is that Angela Merkel jets into low-paying jobs or into precarious under- Detroit Institute of Arts doesn’t have to be auctioned to pay Athens was declared last week to have Athens at the start of this month to congrat- paid self-employment. This is what Osborne off bond-holders, while also creating incentives for investors to passed a big milestone. Officials in Brussels ulate the administration on “honouring its will claim as his triumph next May, the come back to Detroit. It’s all being done against the backdrop certified that Antonis Samaras and his gov- commitments”. So it is that when the IMF result of sticking to his plans (except when of a decades-long legacy of local government so incompetent ernment had racked up a primary budget suggests that Greek banks need a transfu- he didn’t, you understand). and corrupt that there’s a stench associated with making good surplus in 2013. Cue much celebration by sion of €20bn to cover over their cracks, If Miliband’s team had their wits about on any debts or union contracts it negotiated — even if the Greek ministers: not only had they climbed the pesky Washingtonians are hushed up them, they wouldn’t just be talking about people, particularly the pensioners, relying on those promises a couple of rungs on the ladder of fiscal by Brussels. Tiny, broken Greece must be living standards but talking about all the are not to blame. probity; they now also qualified for easier pushed under the carpet so as to stabilise ways this isn’t a recovery at all: not in GDP Orr’s speech on C-Span describes his work a lot better terms on their outstanding debt. The prime the European financial system. per head, not in business investment or than that. Take a look and you’ll see that he — and what’s he minister must have known well in advance Meanwhile, unemployment in Greece is trade. Instead, they talk about the need for facing and doing in Detroit are great stories. Pay particular that the European seal of approval was com- around 27 percent; the public debt now is a decent capitalism without any yardsticks attention to his description of the six year-old girl with the ing his way, because he was peacocking for higher than it was when Athens collapsed, to measure what that would look like. pink backpack waiting at the bus stop. days beforehand. Take last week’s boast: and the banking system is so crocked that So how does the logic of austerity sound Where were the lawyers and the judge in 2009? As this “We don’t need more money. We have no small and mid-sized businesses in Greece in Britain? The country is richer, but its New York Times story reports, General Motors is aggressively fiscal gap.” Of course, saying this even while are starved of credit. But no matter: the people are poorer. This now counts as a trying to get lawsuits over its faulty ignition suits dismissed petitioning for easier repayment on Greece’s programme is a success. recovery. THE GUARDIAN because most of the damage from the dangerous product occurred before July 10, 2009 — when a bankruptcy judge allowed General Motors in effect to become a new company and leave behind any liabilities resulting from acts of the old company. That’s a standard and clear legal argument. But here’s my question: Did the bankruptcy judge grill GM lawyers — and GM corporate officers — during those 2009 hearings to find out if they knew of any possible over-hanging liabilities to consumers resulting from product defects that might become ripe litigation issues going forward? Parties seeking bankruptcy protection are supposed to list all their liabilities, so that the judge knows what he or she is dealing with by allowing a bankruptcy restructuring. How is the law supposed to apply in the case of potential and foreseeable product liabilities? How did the judge try to apply it in this case? How, if at all, did GM and its lawyers respond to any such queries? Did any product liability lawyers who might have been investigating the ignition switch problem at the time come forward? Maybe I’ve missed it, but I haven’t seen any reporting yet on these obvious questions. This story about the investigation of the business success of relatives of another former high-ranking Chinese official in the New York Times 10 days ago was yet another coup for the Times. But it was this sentence that interested me the most, because I’ve seen variations on it in most of these great scoops about Chinese officials’ business dealings: Three of Mr Zhou’s relatives — a sister-in-law, a son and Ms Zhan, the son’s mother-in-law — hold or have controlled stakes in at least 37 companies scattered across a dozen prov- inces, from Audi dealerships to property firms, according to corporate documents filed with the government. Those italics are mine. It seems from reading these and other stories that somehow clear records of the ownership of Chinese corporate assets are more accessible in China than they are in the United States or other countries. How did that happen? If top Chinese officials are so con- cerned about this kind of reporting that they won’t hesitate to harass the news organizations doing it by holding up their visas, why haven’t they shut down access to these records? REUTERS Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

Facebook, McDonald’s and the divided American workforce

BY REIHAN SALAM in how each approaches human Parents who don’t have the who need to rely on anti-poverty vertically-integrated businesses The good news is that a hand- capital investment. Facebook is a presence of mind to provide a sta- programmes, should we condemn to a world in which companies ful of innovative businesses and n Wednesday, Facebook high-wage employer. Its workers ble environment for their children Facebook for employing people orchestrate complex multifirm, nonprofits are entering this space. released data on its per- pay relatively high taxes and get expect the schools to pick up the who’ve already been trained to multicountry networks to achieve Clearly Innovative, a Washington, formance in the first relatively little in benefits. You slack. The result is that children do their work at a high level? their goals. A company like Apple DC app developer, is hiring people Oquarter of 2014, and the might think of them as net contrib- who don’t have stable families If anything, Facebook wants might own valuable intellectual with little or no training as web results were very impressive. The utors to America’s public coffers. that impart the habits and skills to go even further by dramati- property, and it might even manu- developers and teaching them the social network has succeeded in McDonald’s workers pay rela- necessary for steady employment cally increasing the number of facture a few key components of tools of the trade. The nonprofit monetising its enormous audience, tively low taxes and get a relatively can find themselves struggling in employer-based visas, a step that its devices itself. Yet it outsources Coalition for Queens launched having generated $642m in profit high level of benefits, particularly the labour market, if not locked would allow it and other tech com- much of the rest of the manufac- Access Code, a programme that on $2.5bn in sales. The expecta- if they’re members of low-income out of it entirely. In order for panies to hire employees who’ve turing and assembly work. teaches people how to code iOS tion is that Facebook profits will households, as many of them are. McDonald’s to be successful, it been educated in other countries, The central question about the apps and provides them with amount to 25 cents per share, quite This has led many observers to either needs to inculcate these where training is often generously future of the American economy mentorship as they search for a bit more than the 9 cents per conclude that while employers habits and skills in its workers, subsidised by the state. This type is whether we can make this jobs. The results have been share it generated last year. like Facebook are the good guys, or it needs to de-skill the work of of hiring suppresses wage growth deverticalisation process work for extremely encouraging so far. I mention Facebook and employers like McDonald’s are operating a quick-service restau- for skilled employees who already us. In the context of globalisation, One wonders how the business McDonald’s not just because they the bad guys. rant to such an extent that it can live in the US. I have no prob- the United States needs to retain model for training workers will are both iconic American brands, McDonald’s and other low-wage withstand high turnover without lem with Facebook’s approach, as the most valuable parts of the evolve. Perhaps the employers but because they represent the employers aren’t bilking taxpay- going out of business. McDonald’s, I think society benefits from its production process — like soft- who makes a risky bet on a raw contrasting poles of American ers. Rather, they are taking on a like many businesses that employ eagerness to assemble talented, ware design — that pay lucrative employee, and who take the time business. Though both Facebook task that many American families workers with limited skills, pur- capable teams of workers. I do wages and lead to more compa- and effort to train her, should be and McDonald’s are innovative and schools are failing to perform. sues a mix of both strategies. think, however, that it is unfair nies and jobs. More importantly, entitled to a small portion of her firms operating in a competitive To put it bluntly, McDonald’s is a Facebook does not, as a general to blame McDonald’s for pursuing we need to separate out the serv- lifetime earnings as she moves landscape, Facebook is a social company that hires large numbers rule, hire people from difficult a human capital strategy that is ices and functions that compa- on to more lucrative employ- media company that lives almost of people with limited skills, many backgrounds who lack cognitive far more inclusive, and far more nies perform in ways that better ment. That would create a pow- entirely in the cloud. McDonald’s, of whom are teenagers and young and noncognitive skills. Yes, one challenging, than Facebook’s. serve the interests of American erful incentive for employers to meanwhile, is the quintessential adults, and it introduces them to assumes that Facebook is willing to Globalisation is often under- workers. devote real resources to building quick-service restaurant, which, the ways of the workplace. hire people who lack certain social stood as nothing more than an Employers have always out- the skills of their workers. Or per- like Wal-Mart, depends on an There are many bright young skills if they’re excellent software increase in the volume of interna- sourced human capital invest- haps some entirely new model will extensive, expensive and labour- people in this country who lack developers. But those employees tional trade, in which the Chinese ment to other institutions, like emerge. But one way or another, intensive logistical apparatus to the noncognitive skills — like grit, generally make up for their lack sell us more of their stuff and families and schools. Yet as fami- we need to find a better, smarter meet the needs of its franchises. self-regulation, motivation, and of social skills with an excess of they buy (maybe) more of ours. lies deteriorate and schools fail way to train workers. Demonising Yet the contrast between the ability to work constructively grit, self-regulation and motivation. But what globalisation really to keep up with the changing McDonald’s, or for that matter Facebook and McDonald’s that with others — that one needs to If we’re going to condemn means, and why it really matters, is demands of the economy, employ- demonising Facebook, won’t cut interests me most is the difference climb the economic ladder. McDonald’s for employing people that it represents a transition from ers need new solutions. it. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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WASHINGTON: The furor female friend to stop bringing In the 1990s, Marge Schott after a video emerged of him surrounding comments attrib- African-American friends to of baseball’s Cincinnati Reds using racially abusing a bouncer uted to Los Angeles Clippers Clipper games and stop posting offended just about everyone with at a Kenny Chesney country owner Donald Sterling has their photos on her Instagram her casual use of racist language, music concert. Miami Heats’ again cast an unfavorable light feed. “It bothers me a lot that her mocking Japanese accent, Social media has meanwhile LeBron James on racism in American sport. you want to broadcast that you’re her admiration for Hitler and enabled some fans to anony- and team-mates Sixty-seven years after Jackie associating with black people. Do her belief that men with earrings mously churn out bigoted senti- wear their jer- Robinson famously broke base- you have to?” says a male voice were “fruity.” ments, such as in July 2013 when seys inside-out ball’s “color line” when he went on the recording, which Sterling’s She sold her majority stake in chart-topping Latino singer in support of to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers, estranged wife has confirmed as the Reds in 1999, three years after Marc Anthony sang “God Bless the specter of racism still looms his. she was banned by Major League America” at baseball’s All-Star the Los Angeles large over US professional sport “You can sleep with (black peo- Baseball from her close involve- classic. Clippers, and -- from outspoken billionaire ple). You can bring them in, you ment in the team’s day-to-day “Welcome to america where against the franchise owners to foul-mouthed can do whatever you want. The operations. god bless america is sung at our racist com- players and bigoted fans who spew little I ask you is not to promote More recently, in the US capi- national pastime by a mexican,” ments made by xenophobic nonsense behind the it... and not to bring them to my tal, Washington Redskins owner sneered one of many Twitter Clippers’ owner anonymity of Twitter avatars. games.” Dan Snyder has stubbornly mentions that overlooked the fact Donald Sterling, “Racism remains a prob- President Barack Obama, the resisted pressure from Native that Anthony was born in New during their lem throughout our society as a first African-American to be Americans and their allies to York to Puerto Rican, and thus NBA Southeast whole, and sports merely reflects elected US president and also rebrand his National Football American, parents. Division Play-off that,” said Ray Halbritter, who a well-known basketball fan, League (NFL) team. Debra Nixon, a professor at game against has been leading a campaign for swiftly denounced the comments “While Sterling has tried to Nova Southeastern University the Charlotte the Washington Redskins to drop as “incredibly offensive racist retroactively disassociate himself in Florida who specializes in Bobcats at their racially charged name. statements,” while basketball with the abhorrent comments in diversity issues, said racism in Time Warner “The good news in the Sterling legend Magic Johnson questioned question, Dan Snyder proudly American sports, and indeed Cable Arena in situation is that everybody whether Sterling was fit to own a defends his own continued pro- throughout American society, Charlotte, North acknowledges that his statements National Basketball Association motion of a dictionary-defined remains “a pervasive problem.” Carolina, USA, are unacceptable,” Halbritter, rep- (NBA) franchise. racial slur,” Halbritter said. “And it’s going to keep hap- resentative of the Oneida Native Sterling, a real estate mogul In November, in the NFL, the pening until we really begin to yesterday. American nation in upstate New estimated by Forbes business Miami Dolphins suspended Richie do something constructive (about York, said. magazine to be worth $1.9 bil- Incognito over the racially tinged discussing race in America),” she Sterling, 80, has yet to apologize lion, is by no means the first US harassment of a black team-mate, said, “as opposed to just having for a recording in which he reput- sports franchise proprietor to while in 2013 the Philadelphia someone apologize until somebody edly asks a twenty-something come under fire for racism. Eagles suspended Riley Cooper else messes up.” AFP

Dallas Hawks put Pacers on the Mavericks’ centre DeJuan Blair (45) drives in brink while Heat advance the second half against INDIANAPOLIS: Top seed NBA Play-offs 1st and we have to respond.” Now San Antonio Indiana was pushed to the brink Indiana, which evened the series Spurs’ centre of elimination from the NBA Round Results with a road victory Saturday, Tiago Splitter playoffs Monday while defend- must win Thursday in Atlanta to Atlanta 107 Indiana 97 (22) and Boris ing champion Miami advanced force a seventh game Saturday at (Atlanta lead the Diaw (33) in to the second round despite a Indianapolis. game four of LeBron James injury scare. best-of-seven series by 3-2) “We did it two days ago,” Vogel the first round Eighth-seeded Atlanta, the only Miami 109 Charlotte 98 said. “We have to do it again.” of the 2014 playoff team with a losing record, (Miami win the best-of-seven series by 4-0) History is against the Pacers, NBA Play-offs ripped the Indiana Pacers 107-97 Dallas 89 San Antonio 93 who have never advanced in 10 at American to seize a 3-2 edge in their best-of- (The best-of-seven series is level at 2-2) tries when they trail a series 3-2. seven Eastern Conference first- The Hawks, trying to become Airlines round series. Miami completed “To have the kind of mindset we only the sixth bottom seed to Center, yes- a four-game sweep of Charlotte had on the road was big time.” topple a top seed in the opening terday. Spurs with a 109-98 triumph. In Indianapolis, Hawks reserves round, led by as many as 30 points beat the Mavs In Charlotte, James shook off Shelvin Mack and Mike Scott before the Pacers rallied late but 93-89. fears of an injury scare to score came off the bench for their fell short. 31 points. He took a knee to his highest-scoring career playoff “That 41 points (in the sec- left thigh and limped briefly, but games, Mack scoring a team-high ond quarter) was just too much added nine assists and seven 20 points and Scott, who finished to overcome,” Vogel said. “They without fouling.” The Hawks heart Thursday and play hard 3-pointers helping Atlanta set rebounds for the visiting Heat, with 17 points, connected on five had nine 3s in the quarter. Give took a boost from the triumph knowing their season is on the a playoff record with 15 from who next face either Brooklyn or 3-pointers in a 41-point second them credit. Some of them were but know the job is far from done line. We will have to raise our beyond the arc on the night. Toronto in their bid for a third period outburst by Atlanta to uncontested. Some of them were against the winningest team in level.” Paul George contributed 26 NBA title in a row and fourth seize command. great coverage.” the East this season. Paul Millsap added 18 points, points, 12 rebounds, six assists consecutive trip to the finals. “We have great respect for “They outplayed us and took “It gives us a lot of confidence,” eight rebounds and four blocked and six steals for the Pacers, who “We got better every game. You this team,” Pacers coach Frank advantage of their speed and free Mack said. “But they are a great shots for the Hawks while Kyle suffered their second home loss in improve every game,” James said. Vogel said. “They are testing us throws. We have to play them team. They will come out with Korver had 16 points, his five the series. AFP

Wild topple Avs to tie series and Brewers outlast Cardinals force Game 7 ST. LOUIS: Khris Davis could single for St. Louis, which has lost have easily just called it a day Baseball Results four of six. after striking out four times. Oakland 4 Texas 0 The Brewers lost 14 of 19 to COLORODO: Home cooking Instead, the Milwaukee Chicago White Sox 7 Tampa Bay 3 St. Louis last season and dropped sure can be a great cure for Brewers outfielder got one more Milwaukee 5 St Louis 3 three of the first four before what ails a team. Have trouble chance - and came through. Colorado 8 Arizona 5 Monday’s victory. scoring goals? A wonky power Davis hit a run-scoring triple LA Angels 6 Cleveland 3 “This win was huge,” Roenicke play? Feeling cheated by calls in the 12th inning to lead the said. “We got some big hits and we San Diego 6 San Francisco 4 in your last road game? A game Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 win hung in there and battled.” at home should fix that because over the St. Louis Cardinals on back. He admitted that he, Reynolds was very pleased with home is certainly where the vic- Monday night. “looked real bad,” in several of the way the club rallied from a tories are in this series between “It was tough,” Davis said, “but his early at-bats. 3-0 deficit. Colorado and Minnesota that is there was no doubt I still wanted “I know what it’s like, I’ve been “It’s the sign of a good team to now headed to a seventh game to be in that situation.” there,” Reynolds said. come back and win a game that after the Wild’s 5-2 win on Davis drove in Jonathan Lucroy, “It says a lot for a young guy to maybe you weren’t supposed to Monday night. who doubled off Seth Maness bounce back like that. His confi- win,” he said. Minnesota forward Zach (0-2) to start the inning. Mark dence in that situation was some- “Big for the team, big for our Parise scored twice and added Reynolds then drove in Davis with thing else.” confidence.” two assists and Darcy Kuemper Los Angeles Kings’ centre Mike Richards (10) and San Jose Sharks’ a sacrifice fly. Davis, who finished Milwaukee manager Ron St Louis starter Michael Wacha made 21 saves as the Wild made centre Logan Couture (39) fight during the third period in game six of 1 for 6, struck out in the second, Roenicke agreed: “What he did, gave up three runs and eight hits it six victories in six games for the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Play-offs at Staples Center. The fifth, sixth and 10th innings. it’s got to pump you up.” over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out the home team in what has been Los Angeles Kings won 4-1. “It’s hard to find the positive, Milwaukee, which leads the nine. a furious and fun series. after a tough start in the game,” majors with 19 wins, has won four Gallardo, who is 1-11 lifetime Both teams utilized, and fell Davis said. of five and eight of 10 overall. against St. Louis, gave up three victim to, momentum swings generally young and inexperi- The Avalanche were unable to “But you know it’s there. You The Brewers also improved to runs and seven hits over six that embody two enthusiastic, enced squads that are battling get the Wild off their game plan, just have to look hard to find it.” 10-1 on the road, despite being innings. to see who can figure out this especially early. Only 26 seconds Davis found it by ripping a two- without outfielder Ryan Braun Milwaukee tied the game with NHL Results playoff puzzle first. Consider the after the opening face-off, Nathan strike pitch down the right-field (oblique strain) and shortstop three runs in the seventh. After NHL Play-offs Quarter-final games yesterday total shots on goal by period: In MacKinnon was called for holding line. Jean Segura (bruised cheek). Both Lyle Overbay and Scooter Gennett the first, Minnesota, 9-6; in the Minnesota’s Charlie Coyle, and Zach Duke (2-0) picked up the were listed as day to day. had RBI singles, Aramis Ramirez Pittsburgh 4 Columbus 3 second, Colorado, 14-6; and in the Parise scored 23 seconds later by win with two innings of scoreless Allen Craig and Matt Holliday was hit by a pitch from reliever (Pittsburgh win the best-of-seven series third, Minnesota, 8-3 for a total deflecting a shot past Colorado relief, and Francisco Rodriguez hit solo homers in the sixth Pat Neshek with the bases loaded by 4-2) of 23 apiece. netminder Semyon Varlamov. recorded his 12th save in as many inning off Brewers starter Yovani and two outs. Minnesota 5 Colorado 2 That’s fitting if you consider Mikael Granlund put the Wild opportunities by getting Jhonny Gallardo to give St Louis a 3-0 Ramirez left the game in the (The best-of-seven series is level at 3-3) the sum total of chances and up 2-0 at 9:35 when Varlamov, Peralta to fly out with two on to lead. bottom of the inning with an Los Angeles 4 San Jose 1 momentum were about equal for with his stick caught in his pad, end the game. Holliday, who leads the team elbow contusion. He, like Braun (The best-of-seven series is level at 3-3) the evening, though both teams couldn’t prevent an easy five-hole Davis impressed his team- with 16 RBIs, also drove in Matt and Segura, is listed as day to day. enjoyed long, dominant stretches. tally. THE PENINSULA mates with his ability to bounce Carpenter with a first-inning AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Khan set to end his sabbatical Britain’s boxing star says he is camped in San Francisco to train with Virgil Hunter

LONDON: Following lurid sto- thing -- to get the fight done. life have not been a distraction. ries about his personal life and “It has been difficult, but it On the work he has done to a year of inactivity, Amir Khan has been good to have time off tighten up his defence, he added: has never needed to win a fight because I got married and I’ve “I wanted to spend time with as much as Saturday’s wel- had the chance to spend more my trainer, Virgil Hunter, in terweight debut against Luis time with the wife around the San Francisco and improve my Collazo. house.” style and not make the mistakes No world titles are on the line The former world light-welter- I make.” Khan explained: “Half of against Collazo, but defeat would weight champion has also had to the time I’ve been hurt is because cast the Briton adrift of the elite contend with the frustration of I was in the wrong place with my in the world’s most competitive seeing a fight with Mayweather feet. For example, when Diaz hit and lucrative weight division. slip through his fingers. me with the left hook, I wasn’t A third defeat in five fights Khan, 27, instead finds himself hurt but off balance. I needed to would also end Khan’s hopes in the opposite corner to 33-year- improve on those things without of securing a fight with Floyd old New Yorker Collazo on the having an opponent in front of Mayweather, boxing’s biggest star undercard of Mayweather’s WBC me.” and money-generator. and WBA world welterweight Khan’s exile was self-enforced Despite his absence from the titles defence at the MGM Grand after he opted to wait for a fight ring, Khan has remained in the Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. with Mayweather, passing up an headlines in Britain due to a Mayweather fights Argentine opportunity to challenge for the series of tabloid newspaper alle- Marcos Maidana, whose stock IBF version of the world welter- gations that he cheated on his has risen since Khan out-pointed weight title last December. WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan of Britain flexes on the scale during an official weigh-in at the pregnant wife Faryal Makhdoom, him four years ago. Khan claimed that he had Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, in this June 2011 file photo. which he denies. Khan’s reputation, mean- signed a deal to fight Mayweather, “I want to show the world while, has suffered since he lost but the world’s pound-for-pound “I was upset when the still young, so I could have the “Collazo just had a good two- how good Amir Khan is after 12 the IBF and WBA world light- number one boxer instead asked Mayweather fight didn’t hap- Mayweather fight in the future.” round win versus Victor Ortiz months out of the ring,” he said welterweight titles in 2011 after his fans to choose his next oppo- pen,” Khan said. “It was the big- For now, Khan refuses to con- and that will give him more con- from his training base in San a two-year reign and then had to nent via an online poll. gest fight of my career and I was template the possibility of secur- fidence,” Khan said. “It could be Francisco. climb off the canvas to out-point Khan won the internet vote, within touching distance of it, so ing a payday worth upwards a horrible fight because he is a “I’ve been very focused on my Mexican Julio Diaz a year ago. only for Mayweather to declare it was upsetting. of $6m (4.3m euros) against tricky fighter and has a southpaw, training,” Khan said. Khan, who won a silver medal that he would fight Maidana in “Maybe it was for the best Mayweather should he beat the awkward style. But I’ve never had “I’m glad I’ve been in America at the 2004 Olympics, appears to what was another embarrassing because I could work on my game tattooed Collazo, who lost the any problems with southpaws and and I’ve not been around all that be fuelled by indignation and says blow for the fighter from Bolton and move up to welterweight and WBA world title to Britain’s used to spar Manny Pacquiao.” stuff. I’m focusing on just one that the stories about his private in northwest England. get used to it. I’m only 27, I’m Ricky Hatton in 2006. REUTERS

South Africa Messi’s chance to be a World Cup star sport still BARCELONA: After a spec- himself and his confidence on the that he needed to realise his full racially tacular haul of trophies with pitch was in marked contrast to potential. Barcelona, Lionel Messi has his generally shy personality. Coach Alejandro Sabella has a chance to lead Argentina to Whether there were millions built his side around Messi to a Barcelona’s divided: Study glory on the World Cup stage watching around the world, it far greater extent than his pred- Argentinian and build on his reputation as didn’t seem to matter to him as ecessors and now at the peak of forward JOHANNESBURG: South one of the all-time greats. he was self-absorbed in outwitting his career this could well be his Lionel Messi African sport remains divided The four-times World Player the opposition with his football best chance to emulate Maradona walks during by race 20 years after the end of the Year has won a glittering trickery. and bring the World Cup home. of apartheid, with the target of a religious array of club silverware and has Now in his mid-twenties and a An attack-minded Argentina black-white equality in cricket ceremony at established himself as one of the father to an infant son, he carries generally play with Messi along- and rugby still a long way off, finest footballers to grace the the responsibility of being the tal- side close friend Sergio Aguero Barcelona according to a study released game, but some believe he must isman for Barcelona and he is at a in attack and Barca team mate Cathedral on yesterday. win the World Cup before he can club where the fans worship him Javier Mascherano controlling Monday. The “The processes to change the be hailed as a true great. for what he has already delivered. play in the middle. ceremony face of sport over the past 20 years Many others believe, at the It is different story for the “The team is looking good and was held have been largely ineffective,” said age of 26 - he turns 27 during Albiceleste. During a fruit- we are getting on well together in memory Willie Basson, a member of the the tournament on June 24 - he ful qualifying campaign, when but in a World Cup anything can of former sport ministry’s panel that over- already has. he netted 10 goals, Argentines happen, it is very difficult,” Messi Barcelona sees racial transformation. Messi is inevitably compared warmed to him but still Messi said in the build-up to the World coach Tito The report marking two dec- with Diego Maradona, who has to measure up to Maradona. Cup finals. Vilanova who ades of democracy found that the inspired the nation to victory at The former Argentina captain “The games at the World Cup died on April number of blacks in rugby and the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and coach is an idol in his native are totally different. First of all 25 at the age cricket teams still had to increase and will travel to Brazil with country as many identify with the atmosphere is not like any- of 45 after a threefold to reach the target of 50 considerable expectation on his him, the boy who emerged from thing else. prolonged percent representation. shoulders. the slums and restored national “While the Champions League battle against A development plan for 2030 A lot will depend on how well he pride, notably with the two goals is great, the World Cup is special,” has the goal of making teams cancer. copes with the pressure and with that knocked out England in the he said. more representative of national his shrugs off an out-of-character quarter-finals in Mexico in 1986. Messi is hoping to be 100 per- demographics -- over 80 percent indifferent spell towards the end Messi will never have that con- cent fit in Brazil having had a of South Africans are black, while of the Spanish season. nection with the fans, having been difficult 2013 due to a series of under 10 percent are white. At Barcelona he was a carefree brought up in Spain after clubs hamstring injuries. Cricket and rugby remain pil- youngster who came through the back home allowed him to slip He spent a couple of months side, it was good for me physi- and worked hard there as well, so lars of the white South African youth ranks earning plenty of through their fingers. on the sidelines before returning cally to have a two month break,” everything was good. identity, and whites often argue praise but it never went to his It was the Catalan side that put in January and this could work Messi said. “To be home with friends and that team selection should be head. their faith in him as a 13-year- in Argentina’s favour as he may “I was very relaxed working at family, just to be there after so merit-based. He enjoyed playing football, old and paid for him to have arrive fresher than other players. the Argentine FA facilities. Then much time, is good for me.” South Africa, which hosted the that was his outlet to express the growth hormone treatment “Apart from the obvious down after that I went home to Rosario REUTERS Cricket World Cup in 2003, is cur- rently ranked the world’s top Test side. In rugby, South Africa has won two World Cups, including a Ribery returns to form as hugely symbolic triumph on home soil in 1995. South Africa’s white captain Francois Pienaar receiving the key ‘assignment’ looms trophy from anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was a powerful image of the promise of racial PARIS: A tormented soul at the into a world class player at Bayern On his Stade de France come- reconciliation. last World Cup and a restrained since 2006, seems to have buried back after a three-match ban, But a top official of the sport man two years ago at Euro 2012, the dark side that could have seri- Ribery was booed but a part of and recreation ministry, Alec Frenchman Franck Ribery has ously troubled his career. the crowd also chanted his name, Moemi, said yesterday that dis- once again become what made The year 2010 was Ribery’s as if the fans were torn over his crimination was still at work. him of one the brightest players annus horribilis when shortly return. “There are still selectors who in Europe - a carefree character before the World Cup he was At Euro 2012, Ribery was the are racist, who will not select a who loves to play football. questioned as part of an inves- best player in an average team, talented black player just because The Bayern Munich winger tigation into a prostitution ring but it was only when Didier he is black,” he said, launching the forced his way into the limelight in Paris. After the tournament, Deschamps took over as coach report. Bayern at the 2006 World Cup where, Ribery and others were charged from Laurent Blanc that he Football has the reverse prob- Munich’s under the guidance of Zinedine with having sex with an underage recovered the carefree attitude lem, with white players virtually Franck Ribery Zidane, he was a breath of fresh prostitute, only for the charges to of the man who once dumped a absent from major teams, the attends air in an ageing squad, scoring a be dropped in January this year. bucket of water over Bayern great sport ministry noted, with no a training stunning goal against Spain in the The scandal, however, got Oliver Kahn for fun. sign that hosting the 2010 World session in last 16. Ribery’s World Cup off on the “Coach Deschamps gave me Cup helped popularise the sport Munich on Ribery, who sustained a scarred wrong foot and the infamous back my desire and my freshness,” among non-blacks. Tuesday. face in a car accident with his par- France players’ strike did not do Ribery told daily Le Figaro last Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula ents when he was two years old, much to change the midfielder’s year. “I can play freely. Sometimes -- in hot water recently for was a late inclusion in Raymond badly damaged image. I have the carefreeness I had in threatening to up the quotas to Domenech’s squad and Zidane Ribery was at the forefront of 2006. Something clicked with 60 percent before May 7 polls was quickly won over, calling him the mutiny, gatecrashing France’s Deschamps.” -- toned down talk of targets the “jewel of French football”. biggest TV show. Ribery’s attitude on and off yesterday. The jewel, however, was a rough “Since Euro 2008 I have been the pitch is the best example of “We are not imposing any diamond and it took a few scrapes suffering in this France team, how he feels, with the winger, solution,” he said, stressing that over the years to polish it and get every time we join the squad there who says he enjoys a great rela- authorities had a “bottom-up” the final product, which Ribery are problems,” Ribery said, while tionship with Bayern coach Pep approach aimed at helping young now is as he gears up for his third defending forward Nicolas Anelka Guardiola, leading the Munich players develop. World Cup. who had been kicked out of the side to a Bundesliga-German “We must talk about infra- The man from northern squad for insulting then coach Cup-Champions League treble. structure and the question of France, who has been groomed Domenech. REUTERS facilities,” he said. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29 Balanty Kiwi Adams aims to extend Challenge gets off to a winning streak in Qatar great start DOHA: The first edition of “Balanty Challenge” tourna- ment which is the first of its kind Two-time Olympic champion hasn’t lost a competition since August 2010 for shooting penalties kicked off on the outdoor pitches of Aspire on Sunday. New Zealand’s Valerie DOHA: Valerie Adams doesn’t comes from another motivation she continued. “Who doesn’t want The penalty fun will run until Adams aims to extend shy away from challenges. that is much more basic: Adams to win? I try to be the best I can May 10. winning streak to 47 That’s why the 29-year-old simply loves what she does. be. I enjoy the fact that I’m being The first day of the event saw meets at the IAAF New Zealander, currently the “My coach and I have put goals challenged every time I go out a large turnout among them were Diamond League season most dominant figure in women’s in place this year that we want to there and step into the circle.” Khalid Al Khoubasi - Senior athletics, is looking forward to reach. I still love what I do with a In Doha, among the hunters Relations Partners Expert for the opener in Doha on May 9. putting her 46-meet win streak passion and that obviously helps, will be reigning Olympic silver Supreme Committee for Delivery in the shot put on the line when waking up every morning and medallist Yevgeniya Kolodko and Legacy and Mansour Al Sari, she kicks off her IAAF Diamond going to training. of Russia, the first of several the Chief Operations at the Qatar League season at the Doha 2014 “I think the love and the pas- head-to-heads between the pair Stars League, Raul Gonzalez meeting on May 9. sion I do have for the sport is a on this year’s Diamond League Spanish legend and Al Sadd for- Adams, the two–time Olympic massive motivation and helps me circuit. ward and Atig Al Hamad – Aspire champion, four-time world cham- to continue to do what I do. If you It’s a series the fiercely com- official representative. pion outdoors and three times don’t love what you do it’s pretty petitive Adams looks forward to All of the guests were received indoors, hasn’t lost a competition hard to be successful.” each year. This year, she’ll be gun- by Mohammed Al Suwidi the since August 2010. Maintaining Yet for all her success, Adams ning for a fourth straight victory tournament manager and former that dominance is one of the insists that extending her win in the Diamond Race. Al Rayyan player. prime motivating factors that streak alone doesn’t weigh too “I do really enjoy competing in Raul was the first to have a go keeps the drive alive for a com- heavily. It’s nice to be sure, but the Diamond League, especially and officially start the competi- petitor who has literally won it all. not the end-all. Rather, assum- this year when there are no major tion; he kicked many penalties “I have to try to remain ing a role as “the hunted” is much events so to speak apart from the for the fans and received a big unbeaten for as long as possi- more important. Commonwealth Games,” she said. applause from the crowd. ble,” said Adams, speaking to “That is an amazing number of “It’s a great opportunity to always There were also many current reporters via teleconference from competitions to stay unbeaten but compete against the best in the and famous players from the Qatar her European training base in I’m always focused on the (com- world.” Stars League (QSL) in attendance. Magglingen, Switzerland. “That’s petition) that I’m going into,” she Adams struck silver at the 2010 The first day was a great success one of my goals. If I can make it to said. “Then when that’s done I World Indoor Championships in and about 2600 tickets were issued fifty, I’ll be pretty stoked. I have sort of forget about it and move Doha, so is no stranger to the on the first day from a possible to try to see how long I can stay on to the next one. Qatari capital. But she’s yet to 3000 printed tickets. The competi- unbeaten. “It’s also a challenge knowing compete outdoors at the Qatar tion will take place every day from “As an athlete you make goals that at each competition that Sports Club. 5pm-8pm and is open to everyone, for yourself and then show up for I’m the hunted. Before I was the “This is going to be the first young and old. each of them. This is one of my hunter, now I am the hunted. The time in a long time that I’ll be The tournament is organized goals, to stay unbeaten as long as girls are out training and busting starting my season in May, with in partnership with the Supreme possible but to have fun doing it their guts to hunt me down. And the first Diamond League. So I Committee for delivery and leg- as well. I have to be ready for any- that’s great. It’s all part of sport am actually looking forward to it. acy and Oriental Pearl restau- thing, and it’s going to get harder. and that’s what it’s supposed to I’ve been training really well and rant located on the Corniche, I just have to be ready in every be like. I’ve been going out in I’m just looking forward to a good the Qatar Football Association competition, to make sure that every competition fighting tooth opener to start my season.” (QFA), QSL and Aspire Zone. I’m ready to go every time I’m out and nail to stay on top as long as And to collecting consecutive The overall aim is to build there.” possible. victory No. 47. a strong footballing culture in The latter, being prepared, “We train every day to win,” THE PENINSULA Qatar. THE PENINSULA

Four schools host Emir Cup Another Bol d’Or win trophy tour for SRC Kawasaki

DOHA: H H the Emir Cup 2014 DOHA: With some of the favourites forced out by the weather and football trophy tour yester- the vicissitudes of the race, SRC Kawasaki has won again ahead of day visited Jassim bin Hamad Yamaha Racing GMT 94 Michelin and an astonishing Junior Team Independent High School, Doha LMS Suzuki. Independent Secondary School, SRC Kawasaki has clocked up its third Bol d’Or win on the trot Al Yarmouk Middle School, and and by far it’s most surprising. No one would have fancied the factory Omar Ibn Al Khattab School to Kawasaki a win for here this year. give the students the opportu- After a bad crash for Matthieu Lagrive in the free practice, Leblanc nity to see the famous trophy. and Nicolas Salchaud almost shared the race between them. At the The trophy tour is scheduled to start a crash on the wet track pushed the Kawasaki #11 outside the make stops at various schools in top 20. After that, a textbook race brought it roaring back to take the Doha and allowing most schools top step of the podium with a five-lap lead over Yamaha Racing GMT to see the trophy. The students 94 Michelin. gathered enthusiastically around Officials of Qatar Football Association pose for a picture with the Emir Cup during the Emir Cup trophy tour Yamaha Racing GMT 94 with Michelin David Checa, Kenny Foray the trophy to take pictures with in Doha yesterday. The H H the Emir Cup trophy tour visited four schools in Doha yesterday. and Mathieu Gines was never out of the Top 3 throughout the 24 hours it. of the race. The French factory Yamaha took the lead during the night The tour included a brief ses- but was held up around 11 o’clock on Sunday by a crash on a slippery sion about the H H Emir Cup trophy to their school. Ahmed Al watch the final match in Khalifa Kharaitiyat vs Al Gharrafa. There track following a shower of rain. tournament which was delivered Jufairy, Student Affairs Director International Stadium.” will also be school performances The other outstanding feat of this 78th Bol d’Or was pulled off by by Qatar Football Association of Oman Ibn Al Khattab School Round three of Emir Cup taking place between the first Junior Team LMS Suzuki. This team, entered in Superstock (without staff. Students eagerly took part said: “We thank QFA for mak- matches will take place today at and second match. In Al Arabi the fast wheel dismounters) rode its way on to the podium alongside in the open discussion expressed ing a stop at our school and give Al Arabi and Qatar Sports Club. Stadium, Al Khor International the factory teams with Baptiste Guittet, Etienne Masson and Gregg their excitement about the our students the opportunity to Two simultaneous matches will School students will perform Black on board despite two crashes during the race. forthcoming matches of the witness this iconic trophy of the be played, first ones at 5:15pm after the first match concludes. In Bolliger Team Switzerland and Team Motors Events April Moto tournament. Jassim bin Hamad most important tournament of and second ones at 7:45pm. The Qatar Sports Club, The Lebanese were locked in a veritable duel for fourth place towards the end of the Independent High School organ- the year. The students are thrilled matches of Round 3 are Qatar School students will perform a race. Bolliger Team Switzerland had a great start to the race in the ised a football tournament in to see the trophy and take pic- SC vs Al Ahli, Al Khor vs Umm traditional dance. top 5 and delivered a superb race with Michael Sutter showing great celebration of the arrival of the tures with it and are very eager to Slal, Al Wakra vs Al Arabi, Al THE PENINSULA virtuosity on a wet track despite a crash during the night. In its first race in EWC, Team Motors Events April Moto, winner of the 2011 and 2013 FIM Endurance World Cup, never moved out of U-20 Arab Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia in same group the Top 10. THE PENINSULA

DOHA: Hosts Qatar have Walid Al been drawn in Group B along Kurdi, with Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Member of The Lebanon for the Under-20 Arab the Local President Cup which will be held here in Organising of Qatar June. Committee Motor and Eight Arab teams from across Motorcycle the region will vie for the top hon- and General Federation ours in the June 2-14 tournament. Coordinator (QMMF) Tunisia, Iraq, Mauritania, and of the tourna- Djibouti are in Group A, the draw ment, and Ali Nasser ceremony which was held here Al Dayfan, bin Khalifa yesterday. Competition Al Attiyah The draw was conducted by Committee (left), is Walid Al Kurdi, Member of the Coordinator seen along Local Organising Committee conducting with a and General Coordinator of the draw of rider and the tournament, and Ali Al the U-20 Arab an official Dayfan, Competition Committee Cup in Doha, of Qatar Coordinator. The draw ceremony yesterday. Endurance was attended by various Qatar Racing Football Association (QFA) and Team United Arab Football Association is very important for our U-19 in the Asia region. Arab Cup-20 tournament as they are set to ahead of (UAFA) officials. Team because it will act as a is not at the level of the Gulf, but undergo extensive training ahead the third Joining them were Ali Jassim good preparation for the AFC the Asian level, pointing out that of the tournament. They are in Bol d’Or Al Muftah, CEO of Arab Cup U-19 Championship 2014 that all the possibilities available, and Group B, with KSA, Sudan and yesterday. U-20 Organising Committee and will take place in Myanmar in that the team is well-equipped for Lebanon which means they will UAFA’s General Secretary, Saeed October. Qatar’s team is consid- a long time,” Al Muftah said. play strong matches as these are bin Ali Jamaan. ered one of the strong teams, not “Qatar U-19 team should eas- strong regional teams,” he added. “Hosting the Arab Cup U-20 just in the Arab region but also ily qualify to later stages of the THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Battle lines drawn in London It is imagination vs aggression as Atletico Madrid visit Chelsea for return leg today

LONDON: The tepid 0-0 draw “Chelsea has a great team, the in the Vicente Calderon resem- possibility of rotating and winning bled a phoney war but Chelsea 0-2. We face a very powerful team A B and Atletico Madrid will surely that will make it very hard for up the ante at Stamford Bridge us.” today when a place in the Mourinho is a past master at Champions League final is on knocking teams off clouds and the line. while Simeone will demand more That semi-final first leg stale- imagination from his side at mate left Chelsea marginal Stamford Bridge where an away favourites to progress although goal could prove vital, Mourinho with no away goal in their pocket, may elect to adopt the tactics that Jose Mourinho’s side will be vul- so stifled Atletico and Liverpool in nerable against an Atletico side the space of a few days. capable of much more than they The onus is on Chelsea to score produced at home. a goal this time but Mourinho is Atletico, closing in on a first unlikely to become all gung-ho Spanish league title since 1996, even if the creative talents of ran out of ideas against a reso- Eden Hazard and the scoring lute Chelsea rearguard in which prowess of Samuel Eto’o are at John Terry and Gary Cahill spent his disposal after they missed the most of the evening heading away first leg injured. hopeful crosses into the area. Former Porto and Inter Milan The Londoners are sweating on boss Mourinho is attempting the fitness of Terry, who turned to reach his third Champions his ankle in the first leg and they League final with a third club, will be without injured goalkeeper having fallen in three consecu- Petr Cech and suspended mid- tive semi-finals while in charge fielders Frank Lampard and John of Real Madrid. Obi Mikel. He also lost semi-finals with Whoever plays, Atletico coach Chelsea in 2005 and 2007 during Diego Simeone needs a different his first spell in charge so no won- game plan if his club are to reach der he appears to have demoted the final for the first time since his side’s Premier League chal- 1974. lenge below that of winning the C They enjoyed 64 percent of the Champions League. ball last week but leading striker The omens look good for Diego Costa barely got a sniff of a Chelsea too. chance as the two sides effectively They are unbeaten in their last A: Manager Jose Mourunho cancelled each other out. 16 clashes with Spanish sides in attends his team training Simeone’s side, who have con- the Champions League, winning session at Chelsea’s training ceded the fewest goals in La Liga six and drawing 10 since losing to ground in Cobham, south this season, have won their last Barcelona in February 2006. east of London, Britain, nine Spanish top-flight games and Atletico’s only victory in yesterday. Chelsea will face are on a 14-match unbeaten run nine European ties on English Atletico Madrid in an UEFA in all competitions. soil came at Leicester City in Champions League semi- With a relatively thin squad 1997 although they have proved final second leg match at he was unable to rest any of his formidable foes in this year’s Stamford Bridge today. regulars in the 1-0 win at Valencia Champions League and reached at the weekend, although Gabi the semi-finals unbeaten. B: Chelsea’s Brazilian play- played down talk of heavy legs as Chelsea skipper Terry, sus- ers (from left) Willian, David the season reaches its climax. pended for his side’s Champions Luiz, Ramires and Oscar “We are up on a cloud from League triumph in Munich in arrive for a training ses- which we don’t want to get down,” 2012, will be assessed today to sion at Cobham in Surrey in Gabi, who will miss the second leg see if he can lead his side to a through suspension, told report- third final. south England yesterday. ers. “The team has a level of con- “He has a chance for viction that has rarely been seen.” Wednesday’s game,” Mourinho C: Atletico Madrid’s head Simeone, however, issued a said. coach Diego Simeone word of caution. “Let’s see tomorrow. After attends a media confer- “La Liga is nothing like the the last match against Atletico ence at Stamford Bridge in Champions League,” he said I thought no chance, in this London yesterday. before referencing a weakened moment I say maybe.” Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Premier Like Terry’s fitness, the tightest League leaders Liverpool at the of ties also hangs in the balance. weekend. REUTERS Formula One: Hamilton, Alonso salute legacy

PARIS: Lewis Hamilton and something really serious doesn’t Fernando Alonso have paid emo- happen,” warned Senna in a chill- Lewis Hamilton tional tributes to Ayrton Senna ing premonition. on the 20th anniversary of the He was proved grimly correct death of the maverick Brazilian at Imola. superstar and three-time world On the Friday of the racing champion. weekend, Barrichello’s Jordan Senna, widely regarded as the hit a kerb at the Variante Bassa greatest racing driver of all time, Ayrton corner at 140 mph (225 km/h), died when his car careered off the Senna causing the car to barrel-roll and Imola track in the early stages of of Brazil knocking him unconscious. the San Marino Grand Prix on gives the Barrichello suffered a broken May 1, 1994. thumbs-up nose and arm. When he regained He was 34 years old. to crowds of consciousness at the hospital in It was Formula One’s blackest spectators Bologna, the first person he saw weekend which also saw Austrian from the was Senna. rookie Roland Ratzenberger killed victory Worse was to follow in quali- and Senna’s compatriot Rubens podium after fying on the Saturday when Barrichello injured. winning the Ratzenberger smashed into a con- “When I was a kid I had all crete wall after his Simtek car Japanese the books, all the videos, he was failed to negotiate the Villeneuve Grand Prix the driver I looked up to,” said curva. The Austrian died in hos- Hamilton, who was just nine at at Suzuka pital from multiple injuries. the time of Senna’s death. Circuit in Senna’s Williams team refused “He inspired me to be a driver this October to take part in the qualify- and on the day of his passing, his 24, 1993, file ing session with the Brazilian death was... it was very difficult photo. visibly shaken by the death of for me to show my emotions so Ratzenberger. I went off to a quiet place and it The race itself started in dra- was very difficult for several days matic circumstances when the to really... your hero’s gone.” cars of J J Lehto and Pedro Lamy Senna, the outspoken world collided on the grid, spewing champion of 1988, 1990 and 1991, debris into the grandstands and was leading in San Marino on injuring a number of spectators. Fernando Alonso lap seven when his Williams car The safety car was summoned veered spectacularly off the rac- to clear the track, fatally cooling ing line at 190mph (307km/h) Alonso, the 2005 and 2006 because my father also liked him. the tyres of Senna and the chas- on my shoulder,” Watkins recalled changes to improve safety in the at the Tamburello corner and world champion, was 12 when It was a very sad moment.” ing pack as they waited to be in his memoirs. “I tried to per- sport. straight into a concrete wall. Senna was killed and the Spaniard Senna himself admitted that he released. suade him not to race the fol- The Grand Prix Drivers’ He received emergency treat- vividly recalls the day of the F1 feared for his safety in the 1994 Minutes later, the legendary lowing day, asking “What else do Association was reformed, engine ment at the scene before being tragedy. season after a series of techni- driver suffered the accident which you need to do? You have been capacities were reduced and teth- airlifted to Bologna hospital “On my schoolbooks I didn’t cal changes were made to a sport killed him and changed the sport world champion three times, you ers to help prevent wheels fly- where he was later declared dead. have pictures of girls, obviously I which had not seen a fatality since forever. are obviously the quickest driver. ing off following accidents were “He was an incredible legend. was too young but I had Ayrton Riccardo Paletti was killed at the Professor Sid Watkins, the head Give it up and let’s go fishing,” introduced. You like to think that one day you there and the same in my room,” Canadian Grand Prix 12 years of Formula One’s race medical but Ayrton was insistent, saying, The HANS device to pro- may be recognised as someone said the Ferrari star. earlier. team and a close friend of Senna, “Sid, there are certain things over tect drivers’ heads and necks that was able to drive similarly “I had a big poster of Ayrton “It’s going to be a season with had tried to persuade the triple which we have no control. I can- were made compulsory, run-offs to him,” added Hamilton, the 2008 and even my first go-karts were in lots of accidents, and I’ll risk champion not to race. not quit, I have to go on.” were extended and improved. world champion. the colours of Ayrton’s McLaren saying that we’ll be lucky if “Ayrton broke down and cried Senna’s death led to a raft of REUTERS WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31 Singapore NBA bans Sterling for life drops karate from SEA Games, picks over racist comments floorball SINGAPORE: Hosts Singapore added floorball and petanque to The views expressed by Mr Sterling are deeply offensive: Adam Silver the 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games yesterday but karate missed out despite offering to NEW YORK: The National pay its way in, with weightlift- Basketball Association (NBA) ing and wrestling also dumped yesterday banned Los Angeles due to budget constraints. Clippers owner Donald Sterling The 28th edition of the biennial from the game for life for racist multi-sport competition for the 11 comments that outraged play- nations in the region will feature ers, fans and the US President. 36 sports and 402 events, with the Sterling, the longest-tenured organisers wary of delivering an owner of any of the 30 NBA on budget Games after Vietnam teams, will not be allowed any role recently pulled out of hosting the in the operations of his team or be much-bigger 2019 Asian Games able to serve as one of the league’s because of costs. governors, NBA Commissioner Dr Tan Eng Liang, chairman Adam Silver (pictured below) of the SEA Games Federation announced at a news conference executive committee, said boxing, in New York. equestrian, rowing, and volleyball Sterling was also fined $2.5m, had also made the cut to join the Silver said. original 30 sports approved at the The controversy began over the last SEA Games in Myanmar in weekend when the celebrity web- December. site TMZ.com released an audio The selection of sports for the recording with a voice said to be event is always contentious with Sterling’s criticising a friend for Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling watches his team play New York Knicks in their NBA game in Los Angeles in this February 11, 2009 file the host nation allowed to pick associating with “black people.” photograph. Sterling was banned for life and heavily fined by the NBA yesterday over racist comments he made recently. NBA Commissioner Adam a number of local events such as An investigation into the Silver told a news conference that Sterling was fined $2.5m and suspended from the league for life in the wake of his rant that has triggered outrage in petanque, a form of boules that recording concluded the voice was the US. RIGHT: Former Los Angeles Lakers’ player A C Green and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar address the media during the press conference in response is popular in Vietnam, Cambodia Sterling’s, Silver told reporters. to the NBA decision on Sterling ownership at Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. and Laos. “The man whose voice is heard Floorball is a type of indoor on the recording and on a sec- hockey originated in Europe ond recording from the same major crisis since he was named owners to vote to force Sterling to of herself with Earvin “Magic” Golden State Warriors by TNT, but growing in popularity in conversation that was released commissioner in February. “The sell the team. Such a move would Johnson, the former Los Angeles owned by Time Warner Inc, and Singapore schools. on Sunday is Mr Sterling,” said views expressed by Mr Sterling require approval of three-quar- Laker. “And don’t bring him to my the local airing on a sports chan- Myanmar opted to include Silver, who is confronting his first are deeply offensive and harmful.” ters of the current owners. games, OK?” nel owned by 21st Century Fox, bodybuilding, chinlone - a mix Sterling’s comments caused a The recording on TMZ.com Yesterday, Johnson praised the according to sources familiar with between football kick ups and wave of outrage in a league that included part of an argument NBA decision on Twitter, saying, the matter. dancing - and the Vietnamese was on the forefront of racial inte- between Sterling and a model who “Commissioner Silver showed Sterling bought the Clippers martial art of Vovinam when they gration in US professional sports uses the name V Stiviano about great leadership in banning LA in 1981 at a time when basketball hosted, with all three among the and where most of the players photographs posted to Instagram. Clippers owner Donald Sterling was far less commercially suc- nine sports ditched by Singapore. are black. Barack Obama, the “People call you and tell you for life.” cessful than it is today, and the The city-state had already first black US president, called that I have black people on my The league acted one day after a franchise could now be worth as approved the inclusion of ten Sterling’s comments “incredibly Instagram. And it bothers you,” series of team sponsors including much as $800m, estimated Robert pin bowling, softball, squash and offensive racist statements.” the voice said to be Stiviano’s says. auto dealer CarMax Inc, Virgin Boland, chairman of the sports water skiing for 2015 and said The ban may not be enough The woman also notes in the America, State Farm, Kia Motors management department at New that they had selected sports to for some critics, who called on conversation that she is of Latino America, music mogul P Diddy’s York University. help boost their medal tally as Sterling to give up ownership and black heritage. water brand, AQUAHydrate, Sterling is a property owner well as keeping in mind the 2016 of the Clippers, though observ- “Yeah, it bothers me a lot that Red Bull and Yokohama Tire all was sued in 2003 for discrimina- Olympics in Brazil. ers said the other 29 owners of you want to promo ... broadcast announced that they were step- tion in housing by the US gov- “We cannot come in last, no NBA franchises were not likely that you’re associating with black ping back from the team. ernment. The lawsuit in federal country wants that,” Chris Chan, to back any move that could set a people. Do you have to?” the Some advertisers had asked to court in Los Angeles accused him Chairman of the SEA Games precedent that would harm their voice said to be Sterling’s says. move their commercials out of the of telling his staff to rent to Asian Federation Sport and Rules property rights. The same voice is heard telling national broadcast of yesterday’s tenants but not black or Hispanic Committee, told reporters. Silver said he would call on the the woman not to post photos Clippers play-off game against the people. REUTERS “Of the 36 sports, 34 are Asian Games sports, 24 are Olympic sports, only two are not in the two major games, floorball...and netball. “The SEA Games must be an important platform for athletes Rio preparations ‘worst’ ever: Coates to use those events to then prime themselves for the Olympics.” RIO DE JANEIRO: deliver everything on time,” the Singapore, which will celebrate International Olympic news site G1 reported him as its 50th anniversary in 2015 and Committee (IOC) vice president saying. will use the soon-to-be-open $1bn John Coates has called Brazil’s Brazil’s Sports Ministry, which sports hub facility, have won four preparations for the 2016 Rio has come under fire for the cha- Olympic medals with three com- de Janeiro Games “the worst” otic way Brazil has prepared to ing in table tennis, which has he has ever seen and critically host the June 12 to July 13 World appeared in every SEA Games behind schedule, but warned Cup, also refused to comment. since the inaugural 1959 edition there was no “plan B” to find The IOC announced a series of in Bangkok. another host. measures earlier this month to Their only other medal came Attending an Olympic forum in kick-start lagging preparations, in weightlifting, but the Olympic Sydney, Coates told delegates that including employing extra moni- sport was dumped despite heavy construction had not commenced tors and sending project manag- lobbying. on some venues, infrastructure ers and teams of experts. “We did go to a higher level was significantly delayed and “The IOC has formed a spe- to see if we could include one or water quality was also a major cial task force to try and speed two more as the appeal was very concern two years out from the up preparations but the situa- strong for more than 36,” Tan told Games. tion is critical on the ground,” reporters. “I think this is a worse situation Coates said earlier in a state- “Unfortunately the main rea- than Athens,” said the Australian, ment released by the Australian son given to us was we don’t want referring to preparations for the Olympic Commission. you to go over the budget.” 2004 Games, which were plagued “The IOC has adopted a more Karate’s exit is sure to upset by construction delays. hands-on role, it is unprecedented Singapore’s causeway neigh- “In Athens, we were dealing for the IOC but there is no plan bours Malaysia, who won seven with one government and some B. We are going to Rio. gold medals in the sport at the city responsibilities. Here, there’s “We have become very con- Myanmar Games. three. cerned, they are not ready in Tan said 15 sports had applied “There is little co-ordination many, many ways. We have to for the remaining spots, including between the federal, the state make it happen and that is the Brazilian soccer fan Jarbas Carlini, who makes replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophy, poses for a picture at chess and bridge, but none had government and the city - which IOC approach, you can’t walk his home in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. Carlini, a mechanical technician, has been making replicas of the trophy gone to the lengths of karate, who is responsible for a lot of the away from this.” since 1994, after Brazil won their fourth World Cup title. last missed out at the 1999 Games construction. Brazil has been under the spot- in Brunei. “And this is against a city that’s light for the more immediate Tan said karate international got social issues that also have to concern of the soccer World Cup As Australian Olympic federation president Antonio be addressed; a country that’s finals starting in June. Committee president, Coates England to lead Great Espinos had offered to pay all also trying to deal with the FIFA Amid problems with stadium also spoke of the country’s sports costs of running the sport at World Cup coming up in a few construction, labour unrest and leaders and team managers “not the Games but the Singaporean months. security in other parts of the getting answers” to any of their Britain at Rio 2016 pointed at problems in the sport’s “It’s the worst that I’ve country, thousands of troops questions on visits. local governance as one of the experienced.” were deployed to Rio’s slums in “Can they use the carparks in LONDON: Mark England will be Great Britain’s chef de mission for reasons for its exclusion. The first Games on the South February to wrest them back the village for recovery centres? the 2015 European Games and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Asked if any other sport had American continent have been from the control of drug gangs What will be the time to take the British Olympic Association (BOA) announced yesterday. offered to pay the running costs plagued by delays, rising costs and criminals. from this venue to this venue? “I’m delighted that the board has approved Mark’s appointment,” to be included, Tan said if he had and bad communication between Coates has made six visits to “All of those things, they’re said BOA chairman Sebastian Coe. “We have already seen a hugely brought up the scenario he was different levels of the Brazilian Rio as a member of the IOC’s being fobbed off. successful Team GB compete in Sochi (at the Winter Olympics) earlier “sure all nine sports (who missed government and organisers, coordination commission. “But again, we just have to this year and we want that momentum to continue at the European out on 2015) would have said yes”. prompting criticism from inter- Although Rio organisers make it happen - and that’s the Games in Baku and then on to Rio in 2016.” The Singapore Olympic Council national sports federations. boasted the same number of staff IOC’s approach. You can’t walk England is currently the director of sports services at the BOA and Vice President said he would put Organisers of the event did not as London’s two years before the away from this. previously worked as a deputy chef de mission at six Olympic Games, forward a suggestion to the SEA respond immediately but Rio’s 2012 Games, they lacked experi- “If it comes off - the first including London 2012. Games Federation that future Mayor Eduardo Paes said the city ence, Coates said. Games on the South American “I’m hugely honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead editions have a sports cap of “up “has to accept the criticism and He pointed to only two staff continent, in a magical city in so the teams heading out to Baku and Rio over the next couple of years,” to 40” with a greater limit on the work hard. working in the Games’ tests many ways - it’ll be a wonderful he said. “I look forward to working with my Team GB colleagues and number of regional, non Olympic “We have to work with great department, though test events experience for the athletes.” the national governing bodies to ensure the preparations being put in of Asian Games sports. zeal and dedication in order to were scheduled to start this year. REUTERS place are world-class.” REUTERS REUTERS Wednesday 30 April 2014 30 Jumadal II 1435 Volume 19 Number 6051 Sport Price: QR2

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ABU DHABI: The Rajasthan Ramos, Ronaldo score two goals each Royals clinched an exciting win in a thrilling Super Over finish based on the total number of MUNICH, Germany: Real World Player of the Year It was the start of a miserable boundaries and sixes hit dur- Madrid reached their first Cristiano Ronaldo then made it five minutes for Bayern as centre- ing their Indian Premier League Champions League final for 12 3-0 at the break before the Real back Dante was shown a yellow (IPL) match against the Kolkata years with an historic 4-0 win superstar netted his 49th goal of card for clumsily scything down Knight Riders at the Sheikh at Bayern Munich in yesterday’s the season with a free kick just Ronaldo just before Ramos struck Zayed Stadium here yesterday. semi-final, second leg to knock before the final whistle. again. After regulation period saw the holders out. The only downside to Real’s When Angel Di Maria swung both the teams tied at 152 runs, Having won last week’s first- stunning win in Germany was the in a free-kick, centre-back Pepe the Royals’ batsmen Shane leg 1-0 in Madrid, Real won the loss of Xabi Alonso for the Lisbon flicked it on for Ramos to head Watson and Steven Smith smartly semi-final 5-0 on aggregate as Pep final after he picked up his third home his second goal in just four managed 11 for no loss while Guardiola’s Bayern suffered their booking of the campaign. minutes to leave Bayern reeling. chasing Knight Riders’ 11/2 in heaviest home defeat in European But there was no denying an Real then compounded the Super Over, tying the match competition. historic night for Real, especially Bayern’s misery as Di Maria once again but winning overall as Bayern had previously never for coach Carlo Ancelotti who has played Karim Benzema into space a result of clearing the fence 19 lost at home by more than two now never lost to Bayern in eight and the Frenchman found Bale, times to that of Knight Riders’ 15. goals in Europe as the Bavarian matches, six times with former who accelerated away. This is the first Super Over fin- giants saw their dreams of reach- club AC Milan and twice with His pass was drilled home by ish of the seventh edition of the ing a fourth Champions League Madrid. Ronaldo on 34 minutes, breaking IPL. final in five years crushed. There was a minute’s silence the record for most Champions At the start the Royals suf- Real are one game away before kick-off for former League goals in a campaign, to fered an early blow, losing opener from the ‘Decima’ - their tenth Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, leave the hosts 3-0 down at the Karun Nair (1) in the third over European title - and will face who died on Friday at the age break and on the ropes. after electing to bat. However, either neighbours Atletico Madrid of 45, and Vujadin Boskov, the A foul by Xabi Alonso on Ajinkya Rahane took charge and or Chelsea in the May 24 final in former Real coach who passed Despite Bayern’s best efforts, led with his brilliant knock of 72 Lisbon. away on Sunday aged 82. Real’s defence held firm and then off 59 deliveries, bringing up his Real centre-back Sergio Ramos Real needed just 16 minutes to Ronaldo put the final nail in the Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring a second goal second half-century of this edition produced two early bullet head- take the lead at the Allianz Arena holders’ coffin with his second of against Bayern Munich during their Champion’s League semi-final sec- of the IPL. ers to dismiss Bayern’s dreams of as Ramos powered home his first the game when his free-kick shot ond leg match in Munich, yesterday. Real Madrid won 4-0 to advance He was well supported by wick- becoming the first team to defend header from Luka Modric’s cor- under the Munich wall on 90 min- top the final on a 5-0 aggregate. etkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson the Champions League title. ner to silence the home support. utes. AFP (20) and captain Watson (33). Together they took the team well past the 100-run mark. Watson departed after scoring a well knitted knock in 24 balls Wimbledon which included five boundaries. Later Rahane upped the ante seedings boost Wimbledon first-round losers to take the team to a challeng- ing total of 152/5 from their 20 for champion overs, striking six fours and a six. He was aided by Australian all-rounder Smith, who made a Murray set to be financial winners short cameo of an unbeaten 19 off 11 deliveries at the end. LONDON: Wimbledon cham- LONDON: First-round singles with the 1.65m euros ($2.3m) draw of a grand slam means they “We’ve placed emphasis on the Kolkata pacer Vinay Kumar pion Andy Murray will be among losers at this year’s Wimbledon for the singles champions at are world class players. large group of players who need picked up two wickets while the top seeds at this year’s tour- championships will receive next month’s French Open while “The costs and expenses our help the most, those play- Morne Morkel and Shakib Al nament despite having slipped £27,000 ($45,400) prize money Stanislas Wawrinka and Li Na involved in being a top-100 player ers who lose in qualifying and in Hasan clinched one each. down the ATP world ranking as organisers continue to help earned $2.65m for their wins at are huge and while they are not the early rounds of the champi- In reply, Knight Riders captain to eighth, organisers announced the sport’s lesser lights make the Australian Open in January. pleading poverty they are not onships,” Wimbledon chairman Gautam Gambhir finally got off yesterday. ends meet. All England Club chief execu- making huge sums of money Philip Brook said. to a decent start after failing in “We have a surfaced- Outlining how the grasscourt tive Richard Lewis justified the either for world class athletes.” “We also had an eye to being the last four innings which read based seeding system here at grand slam’s increased 25 mil- increased level of prize money Since 2011 Wimbledon’s annual competitive internationally, and 0, 0, 0 and 1. Wimbledon,” All England Lawn lion pounds prize pot will be dis- for early-round losers yesterday prize money increases have been we do keep our watch on what is Though Gambhir kept going, Tennis Club (AELTC) chairman tributed, the All England Club at the annual news conference heavily weighted towards the los- going on in other tennis events he kept losing partners at regular Philip Brook told a press confer- announced a 14.9 percent raise ahead of the Championships. ers in the earlier rounds - a move and in particular the other grand intervals. IANS ence at the tournament venue in for first-round losers in the main “I slightly take issue with that,” designed to placate lower-ranked slams.” First-round losers at south London. draw of the men’s and women’s Lewis told reporters when ques- players who struggle to balance the US Open last year earned Scoreboard “So we take the ranking points singles. tioned whether the prize money the books compared to those in $32,000, at this year’s Australian of each player, and add to that the At the top end this year’s sin- on offer for first-round losers was the top 10.This year’s increase Open 30,000 Australian dollars RAJASTHAN ROYALS ranking points they hypotheti- gles champions will bank £1.76m appropriate. means first-round prize money ($27,800), while at the French A M Rahane c Yadav b V Kumar...... 72 cally received last year on grass, ($2.9m), a 10 percent increase “They have worked hard to get has risen by a massive 135 per- Open in 2013 they got 21,000 K K Nair b V Kumar ...... 1 and we add to that 75 percent of on the £1.6m Andy Murray and here for 12 months either through cent in three years, compared euros ($29,100). This year’s tour- S V Samson b S Al Hasan ...... 20 the best-performing tournament Marion Bartoli earned last year. their world ranking or through to a 60 percent increase for the nament will be held from June 23 S R Watson (run out-Pandey/Bisla) ...... 33 in the previous year. That compares favourably qualifying. By being in a main champions. to July 6. REUTERS S T R Binny c Bisla b Morkel ...... 0 “So to put it into context S P D Smith (not out) ...... 19 for Andy Murray, as winner of Portugal Open Results J P Faulkner (not out)...... 2 Queen’s last year and winner Stosur stunned OEIRAS, Portugal: Results on the second day of the Portugal Open on Tuesday (x denotes seeded Extras (W-5) ...... 5 here last year, and a finalist here player). Total (for 5 wkts in 20 overs) ...... 152 in 2012, there will be a significant in Portugal Women First Round Fall of wickets: 1-13, 2-54, 3-118, 4-128, impact on him. 5-145. Eugenie Bouchard (CAN x2) bt Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) 6-4, 6-1 ; Roberta Vinci (ITA x4) bt Alexandra “There will also be quite a OEIRAS, PORTUGAL: Bowling: R Vinay Kumar 4-0-30-2; M Mor- Cadantu (ROM) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 ; Kaia Kanepi (EST x5) bt Yvonne Meusburger (AUT) 6-2, 6-1 ; significant impact on (Roger) Canadian Eugenie Bouchard kel 4-0-40-1 (3w); S P Narine 4-0-28-0; Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS x7) bt Zhang Shuai (CHN) 6-4, 6-0; Polona Hercog (SLO) bt Stefanie Federer and (Novak) Djokovic. made a winning debut at the Shakib Al Hasan 4-0-23-1; J H Kallis 1-0-4- Vögele (SUI) 2-6, 6-2, 6-4; Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) bt Samantha Stosur (AUS x3) 6-4, 6-0; Irina There will be some adjustment.” ATP-WTA Portugal Open yes- 0; P P Chawla 3-0-27-0. Begu (ROM) bt Kurumi Nara (JPN) 6-1, 7-6 (7/5); Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor (ESP) bt Peng Shuai Murray, who became the first terday as third seed Samantha KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS (CHN) 6-1, 6-4; Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) bt Romina Oprandi (SUI) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4; Elena British man to win the men’s sin- Stosur’s downward spiral con- G Gambhir c Iqbal Abdulla b Bhatia ...... 45 Vesnina (RUS x8) bt Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) 6-4, 6-1; Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP x1) bt Alla gles at the grasscourt Grand Slam tinued with a first-round exit. M S Bisla c Nair b Richardson ...... 3 Kudryavtseva (RUS) 6-1, 6-2 for 77 years last July when he beat The 30-year-old Australian J H Kallis c Smith b Tambe ...... 13 Novak Djokovic in the final, has Men First Round Stosur was beaten in just 72 min- M K Pandey lbw Tambe19 sunk low in the ATP rankings. Somdev Devvarman (IND) bt Matthew Ebden (AUS) 6-2, 6-3; Rui Machado (POR) bt Dmitry utes, going down 6-4, 6-0 to Swiss S A Yadav c Smith b Faulkner ...... 31 However, Wimbledon’s seeding Tursunov (RUS x5) 6-0, 6-0; Daniel Gimeno-Traver (ESP) bt Alejandro González (COL) 6-4, qualifier Timea Bacsinszky, and S Al Hassan (not out) ...... 29 system, which takes into account 6-1; Carlos Berlocq (ARG) bt Taro Daniel (JPN) 6-3, 6-2; Pablo Cuevas (URU) bt Aleksandr will now need to make amends R V Uthappa b Faulkner ...... 0 past performances on the grass Nedovyesov (KAZ) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4; Albert Montanes (ESP) bt Roberto Carballes Baena (ESP 7-6 quickly next week in Madrid. R Vinay Kumar b Faulkner...... 0 surface, means it is unlikely (7/4), 6-3; Victor Hanescu (ROM) bt Radu Albot (MDA) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4; Leonardo Mayer (ARG) bt Stosur was Roland Garros run- P P Chawla (run out) ...... 0 Murray would find himself out- Joao Sousa (POR x6) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 ner-up four years ago and reached S P Narine (not out) ...... 1 side the top four seeds even if his Munich Open Results a semi-final in 2012, but her best Extras (B-1, LB-2, W-6, NB-2) ...... 11 world ranking does not improve. result this season came four Total (for 8 wkts in 20 overs) ...... 152 MUNICH, Germany: Results from the second day of the ATP Munich Open yesterday: Seedings at Wimbledon are Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland months ago when she reached Fall of wickets: 1-21, 2-49, 3-85, 4-88, First Round generally based on ATP rank- returns the ball to Samantha the semi-finals in Hobart. Second 5-137, 6-141, 7-141, 8-146. ings but the fact that Murray Stosur of Australia during their Thomaz Belluci (BRA) bt Ivan Dodig (CRO x8) 7-6 (7/0), 6-4; Jurgen Melzer (AUT) bt Alexander seed Bouchard, who was a semi- Bowling: S T R Binny 1-0-7-0; K W Richard- was unbeaten on grass last year first round match for the Portugal Zverev (GER) 6-1, 6-2; Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) bt Feliciano Lopez (ESP x6) 6-3, 6-4; Denis finalist at the Australian Open son 4-0-28-1 (1w); J P Faulkner 2-0-11-3 and reached the Wimbledon final Open tennis tournament in Istomin (UZB) bt Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER x5) 7-5, 2-6, 6-4; Martin Klizan (SVK) bt Dudi Sela in Melbourne in January, beat (2w); Iqbal Abdulla 2-0-17-0; S R Watson (ISR) 6-1, 6-2; Andreas Seppi (ITA x7) bt Michael Berrer (GER) 6-3, 7-5; Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2012 as well will count in his Estoril, Portugal, yesterday. Russian Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-1 3-0-26-0 (2nb); R Bhatia 4-0-29-1 (1w); P V favour, according to Brook. (UKR) bt Peter Gojowczyk (GER) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1; Albert Ramos (ESP) bt Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) to reach the second round, win- Bacsinszky won 6-4, 6-0. Tambe 4-0-31-2 (1w). AGENCIES 6-7(6-8), 6-1, 6-0 ning in 73 minutes. AFP