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Deputy Emir meets London mayor Emir begins US Lawyers’ body visit today DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani begins an official visit to the United States today. The Emir defunct due to will hold talks with US President Barack Obama and senior US officials. lack of funds Bahrain F1 held Call for association’s revival amid security MANAMA: Protesters blocked DOHA: Set up eight years ago merely out of courtesy during several roads and police fired with much fanfare as a key Ramadan,” said the source. teargas at a school in Bahrain forum of local professionals, the He added that he withdrew his yesterday, activists said, as the Qatari Lawyers’ Association membership a long time ago. country staged a Formula One has practically become defunct Prominent lawyer Mohsin race promoted by the govern- with no funds and office to sup- Thoyab Al Suwaidi told this ment as pure sport but seen by port its activities. newspaper that the last time the opposition as a public rela- The biggest challenge the he attended a meeting of the tions stunt. Scores of police cars Association faces is to keep its Association was several years ago and a couple of armoured vehi- membership base intact as a to reelect the chairman. cles stood along the highway number of lawyers have with- “I vividly recall that at that from the capital Manama to the drawn their memberships over meeting several members race circuit, where the Grand the past few years saying they refused to be on the board of the Prix, won by Formula One world don’t find the forum effective Association,” Al Suwaidi said, champion Sebastian Vettel, took any more. The Association had a confirming that the forum was The Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Mayor of London, Boris place without incident. rented office for a full year after in a bad shape financially. “It’s Johnson, in Doha yesterday. Full report on page 11 its launch in 2005 with the state practically defunct.” providing financial support. The Sources say that a draft law government withdrew its patron- to regulate the lawyers’ profes- Lebanon border age as the year ended, forcing the sion is pending approval from Association to vacate. the authorities concerned and if caught in war The office’s monthly rent was the government is serious about Obama accused of nuclear U-turn QR15,000, besides operating reviving the Association, it must AMMAN: Syrian troops and expenses of over QR200,000 a incorporate into the proposed leg- WASHINGTON: Barack weapons expert at the Federation the tail kit would give it a new Lebanese Shia militias attacked year — a sum the Association has islation provisions about how it Obama has been accused of of Nuclear Scientists. mission and new capabilities, once rebel-held areas on the two no way to mobilise in the absence could be funded. The Association’s reneging on his disarmament “It flies directly in the face of some of the upgraded weapons countries’ border yesterday, in of state backing. Reliable sources revival is necessary to make sure pledges after it emerged the the pledges Obama made in 2010 were deployed as scheduled in the heaviest clashes of Syria’s told The Peninsula yesterday that that it has the right to punish administration was planning that he would not deploy new Europe in 2019 or 2020. civil war in the strategic region, the Association currently has 120 lawyers who are found violating to spend billions on upgrading weapons.” “What will be going back to Lebanese and Syrian sources members and each one of them the law that regulates their prac- nuclear bombs stored in Europe In its Nuclear Posture Review Europe will be a guided nuclear said. At least two towns held pays an annual membership tice. “Otherwise, that right could to make the weapons more reli- in 2010, the US undertook to do bomb,” he said. by Sunni Islamist rebels in the fee of QR300, which adds up to be conferred on the justice min- able and accurate. reduce the role and numbers “Especially when you combine Al Qusair region near the QR36,000 in a year. istry in the draft law — which is Under the plan, nearly 200 of its nuclear weapons, in part it with F35 with stealth charac- Orontes River were overrun “Obviously, we can’t pay the quite likely, according to sources. B61 gravity bombs stockpiled by not developing new nuclear teristics, that expands the tar- after sectarian clashes esca- rent for the Association’s office In other countries, it is the Bar in Belgium, the Netherlands, warheads, and pledging it would gets you can hold at risk from lated early last week, threaten- if our annual income is barely associations that have the above Germany, Italy and Turkey would not “support new military mis- Europe, because by placing the ing to bring in Iranian-backed QR36,000, so the office was dis- right, said the sources. be given new tail fins that would sions or provide for new military explosion closer to the target Hezbollah openly into the battle, banded,” a source said. Association Among the major aims of the turn them into guided weapons capabilities”. you can choose a lower explosive the sources said. members are not able to meet in Association were to help improve that could be delivered by stealth According to newly published yield. That is very important as On Saturday, rockets hit the the absence of an office. the profession and professional F35 fighter-bombers. budget figures, the US will spend there is less radioactive fallout. town of Hermel, a Hezbollah “The only time the Association ethics, regulate lawyers’ work “This will be a significant about $10bn on a life extension For many people this is a great stronghold in Lebanon’s Bekaa members gather is when its chair- and protect the rights of practis- upgrade of the US nuclear programme for the B61 bombs, concern because it means making Valley, causing damage but no man, a figurative head, invites us ing professionals. capability in Europe,” said and another $1bn on adding con- nuclear weapons more ‘usable’.” casualties, and a Hezbollah fighter for an ‘iftar’ (fast-breaking) feast THE PENINSULA Hans Kristensen, a nuclear trollable tail fins. Kristensen said GUARDIAN NEWS was killed in the Shia border town of Zita inside Syria, residents said. Six rebel fighters were killed in clashes in Qusair yesterday and Al Jazeera Documentary fest ends one woman was killed in Syrian air force bombing on the region, Asian gets opposition campaigners said. The border area, known for smuggling for decades, is 40 lashes an important supply line for rebels fighting President Bashar Al Assad’s forces in the central for drinking city of Homs, a main front in the war. See also page 10 DOHA: A lower criminal court here has sentenced a young Asian Boston bomber may Muslim to 40 lashes and fined him QR500 after he was found not be questioned guilty of drinking and passing on a piece of paper with his mobile BOSTON: Boston Mayor Tom number written on it to a house- Menino said yesterday authori- maid in his neighbour’s home ties may never be able to ques- with an intention to befriend her. tion the Boston Marathon The convict — a barber — was, bombing suspect, who lies seri- though, spared by the court ously injured and unable to for having passed on his phone speak after eluding police for 24 number to the maid apparently Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival Director Abbas Arnaout (sixth left) with jury members at the awards ceremony at the Doha hours. See also page 13 because he was in a drunken state Sheraton yesterday. German films dominated this year’s awards. Full report on page 3 (SALIM MATRAMKOT) and was punished for drinking despite being a Muslim. The Public Prosecution had filed three charges against him — drinking, disturbing neigh- bours and handing his telephone Some taxi drivers force women to shell out more number to a woman with a bad BY FAZEENA SALEEM intention. A man from the fam- The women passengers said the City Center and asked to go to money. I refused, but he stopped their reflexes suggest they know ily that employed the maid lodged cabbies refused to switch on the Hilal one evening. “Some two the taxi again. It was dark and I the place you need to go to but a complaint with the police say- DOHA: Some taxi drivers in meter despite being asked to do so minutes after the taxi began had to agree to give him five more when the taxi is on the move ing that an individual living in the city try to intimidate women and demanded a fixed fare while moving, the cabbie said he would riyals,” the woman said. they pretend as though they don’t their building had passed on passengers in the evening by the taxi was moving. be charging QR20 and refused to “Some cabbies try to strike a know English.” a piece of paper with his cell- forcing them to pay up without At least two of them said the start the meter,” said the woman, conversation and even ask for “They stop midway and refuse phone digits to his housemaid. switching on the meter mid- drivers stopped the taxis mid- a professional working for a pri- personal information,” she added. to move, asking for more money. Since the complaint was lodged way through the journey. Taxi way, keeping the doors locked and vate company. The driver, the A Filipina, who works for a They don’t unlock the car doors immediately after the incident, companies have not responded demanded that a certain fare be woman said, realising that she bank and lives in Al Mansoora, until you pay. The aim is to force the police found the man in a to complaints of fleecing by the handed over to them immediately. was alone, stopped the cab mid- said that some cabbies pretend the passenger to pay more. They drunken state. He confessed that drivers, the women said. “It was so terrifying an experi- way and insisted that he be paid as though they don’t understand behave in a threatening way and he had got drunk early in the At least three women recounted ence. I instantly handed over the QR20. “He knew that I wouldn’t English and stop midway. take advantage of a woman trav- morning and had passed on his what they said were their night- money,” said an African woman, get another taxi from the spot.” “It has happened with me twice elling alone,” she added. mobile phone number to the maid. marish experience while taking a preferring not to be named. “When the taxi was close to while travelling in the night. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA taxi ride after sundown. She got into a taxi from the the Hilal area he asked for more When you hail a taxi and get in, Continued on page 6

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Heir Apparent meets Ismail Haniyeh Heir Apparent meets Shell CEO

The Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Prime Minister of the deposed The Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Shell International Chief Palestinian government and Deputy Chief of Hamas Politburo, Ismail Haniyeh, in Doha yesterday. Haniyeh Executive Officer Peter Foster in Doha yesterday. The Deputy Emir stressed that the company should train lauded the initiative of the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for establishing a fund for supporting and empower Qatari nationals, invest in the national cadre by providing expertise and maintain a quality Al Quds and the Gaza reconstruction efforts. Qatarisation drive as the company’s main focus. German films dominate Jazeera fest Film on Palestinian’s attempt to return to his country wins golden award BY RAYNALD C RIVERA after 10 years. On his return, he and The Korean Dream (Nepal) in which honours the best two films stays in the basement ‘like a tur- the medium and short films cat- directed by students or begin- DOHA: German films domi- tle tucked away in his shell.’ egories, respectively. ners was won by Nature’s Kid and nated this year’s Aljazeera The film upstaged 22 others in For the Public Liberties and Sary-Oy. International Documentary the category to bag the QR50,000 Human Rights Award the win- A total of QR475,000 prize Film Festival winning Aljazeera prize and a golden trophy bear- ners were Wooden Rifle, In Utero money was distributed among the Golden Award and Jury Award ing the Aljazeera logo handed by Srebrenica and On the Double for 17 winners in the six categories of both in Long films category at Festival Director Abbas Arnaout the Long, Medium and Short films this year’s awards. the awards ceremony held at to El Qalqili. categories respectively. Earlier during the awarding Doha Sheraton last night. Directed by German filmmaker Aljazeera Children’s Channel- ceremony Arnaout honoured the The Turtle’s Rage, a film about Fabian Daub, Rosia Montana, sponsored Child and Family 15 jury members from 15 different a Palestinian’s failed attempt to Town on the Brink received the Matters Award was given to countries. return to his country, won the Jury Award for Long films The Human Scale, When the Boys The festival has received a total prestigious Aljazeera Golden category. Return and A Separation. of 1, 392 entries from 90 countries, Award for Long Films category. It is about the people’s fight Aljazeera Documentary from which 205 have been chosen Directed by Pary El Qalqili, the against the destruction of their Channel Award given to the to screen and compete for the six film, which also won the Muhr town by a Canadian corporation. best three Arabic documentaries prestigious awards under Long, Arab Documentary for best film Aljazeera Golden Award for under the Short, Medium and Medium, Short, New Horizon at the recent Dubai International Medium and Short films cate- Long categories not produced by categories. Film Festival, tells about the gory was bagged by Red Wedding Aljazeera Network was won by They include 23 Long films, director’s father who leaves his (Cambodia) and Letters from Words of Witness, Eyes of Freedom 82 Medium films and 53 Short family in Berlin to return to Pyongyang (Canada). Street of Death, and Karama Has films, 36 New Horizon films and Film Festival Director Abbas Arnaout presenting the Golden Award to Pary Palestine to fight for his coun- Other Aljazeera Jury Award No Walls. 11 Promising films. El Qalqili, the director of The Turtle’s Rage. SALIM MATRAMKOT try, however, is expelled by Israel winners were Black Out (Austria) The New Horizon Award THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Rich events calendar at Katara for April ‘Lenswoman’ shares Yemen journey

DOHA: Compelling photos by proven to be yet another excit- Qatari photographer Moudhi ing month and we urge people to Al Hajri are being showcased at make the most of Katara’s rich ‘My Journeys Through Yemen’ events calendar. The African exhibition which recently Festival and the Spring Outdoor opened at Katara. Art Fair have been a huge success The exhibition which runs until and we hope to see more people May 25 at Building 22 shares attending our upcoming events, Moudhi’s six years involvement exhibitions and musical perform- with Yemen. ances. All the events and plat- The works exhibited portray forms we are bringing have one her journey through Yemen from objective in common and that is 2007 to 2013, featuring the mag- to stimulate talent and maximise nitude of the photographer’s dedi- the opportunities across various cation through the breathtaking arts and music platforms. scope and extension of the work The Art fair encouraged artists exhibited, both conceptually and to participate applying for their geographically. own exhibition booths and tak- This month also saw thousands ing advantage of this opportunity of arts and culture fans flocking to exhibit and sell new works. It to Katara to enjoy a range of presented artists with a platform events being held at the Cultural to present their works to the pub- Village such as the weekend’s lic and interact with potential art Spring Outdoor Art Fair and buyers and collectors in Qatar. It Bruckner’s fifth symphony at is one of Katara’s efforts to cre- the Opera House amongst many ate and support a sustainable and other breathtaking events. dynamic art market in Qatar. This week will also see a With additional events in the Sotheby’s auction evening focus- pipeline, Katara, the Cultural ing on contemporary Art in Village, celebrated a number Doha in addition to a perform- of events earlier this month ance by renowned Elgar’s Engima including the “City” exhibition Variations on April 26. by Faraj Daham and Mohamed General Manager of Katara, Dr Abouelnaga which will run until Qatari photographer Moudhi Al Hajri explains her works ‘My Journeys Through Yemen’, exhibited at Building 22 at Katara. Khalid Al Sulaiti, said: “April has May 11. THE PENINSULA Ooredoo busy with rebranding drive QFI to mark Earth Day

DOHA: Ooredoo will begin in phases to cover the entire with activity week rebranding all its signage in country. neighbourhood dealers, as part At the event, Ooredoo staff DOHA: Qatar Foundation Research Institute (QEERI) and of a community-based initiative explained the updated vision of International (QFI) is hosting Conservation International, to that will cover the entire coun- Ooredoo, which was launched Earth Week Qatar 2013, a week showcase their environmental try, it was announced yesterday. in March. The Ooredoo brand of activities surrounding Earth programs. The company works with a focuses on promoting human Day in venues across Qatar. In a special event, titled wide range of small businesses, growth and helping customers The Earth Week Qatar 2013, Climates Change, Can You?, today from corner shops to grocery reach their dreams and aspira- which commenced yesterday and at the Student Center in Hamad stores, which provide a vital tions, and emphasises the compa- ending on April 27, convenes stu- Bin Khalifa University, QFI is channel for the community to ny’s values of caring, connecting dents, educators, practitioners and convening experts, educators, purchase Ooredoo products and and challenging. local communities in an effort to students and panellists to engage services including SIM cards and As part of its investment into increase awareness of environ- with environmental and climate- Hala recharge cards. local businesses, Ooredoo will mental and climate change-related change issues and celebrate Earth At a recent gala event held continue to provide dealers with issues both in Qatar and globally. Day 2013. The event kicks off with at the Sheraton Doha, Ooredoo product information, train them “With the environment as a a short film on plastic pollution in announced that it will rebrand all in how to sell Ooredoo products pillar of Qatar’s National Vision the Midway Islands, followed by a of the posters, signage and win- and services, and reward the top- 2030, Qatar has shown its com- Q and A online session with the dow decals for co-branded dealers performing companies. mitment to sustainable growth,” filmmaker and renowned environ- throughout Qatar. As Ooredoo rebrands signage, said Maggie Mitchell Salem, QFI’s mental activist, Chris Jordan. More than 700 dealers attended the company will also emphasise Executive Director. Experts from Conservation the event, representing around the great value of the Hala pre- “In hosting Earth Day Qatar, International and Qatar 800 individual stores and outlets, paid charge cards, which are the QFI brings young people together Environment and Energy and the event saw gifts and prizes most popular product and serv- with the organisations that are Research Institute will then lead distributed to the dealers by sen- ice in neighbourhood dealers. furthering the environmental a panel discussion on blue carbon ior members of the management Hala enables customers to keep commitment of Qatar and sup- and coastal conservation. team from Ooredoo in touch with friends and fam- porting the exciting environmental The event closes with a compe- The replacement signage will ily both in Qatar and around the Ooredoo’s Shop-in-Shops Manager Fahad Al Humaidi (left), rewards a initiatives of the next generation.” tition of research-project propos- be provided free by Ooredoo. world at great value rates. co-branded dealer. QFI hosted the first Earth Day als by students from our Global Rebranding will roll-out start- Premium dealers, includ- in Qatar and continues to bring Schools Network, spanning the ing in Doha, and will continue ing Q-Post and Starlink, offer customers a wide range of providing a range of Hala together the key environmental US, Brazil, Argentina and Qatar. specialised Ooredoo serv- products. In the coming stakeholders in Doha to celebrate In addition, this Earth Day ices including bill payments, months, Ooredoo will continue current and future initiatives. This in Qatar, QFI and its partner Shahry plans, and products to expand its nationwide net- year, QFI will bring together stu- WeVideo will launch a global, like USB modems. work of retail shops and Self- dents and environmental partners collaborative story-telling space There is also a nation- Service Machines. from Qatar and beyond, such as focused on climate change. wide network of distributors, THE PENINSULA Qatar Environment and Energy THE PENINSULA

QF gives boost to power, water conservation drive DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) to promote the positive values of Tarsheed, the national campaign for the conser- vation and efficient use of water and electricity. The MoU was signed by Rashed Al Qurese, Deputy Director of Communication at Qatar Foundation, and Engineer Ali Mohammed Al Ali, Manager of the Conservation and Energy Efficiency Department at Kahramaa. Tarsheed, was launched last April under the patronage of the Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The five-year campaign aims to increase environ- mental awareness and educate the public about the importance of consuming resources wisely. By partnering with Qatar Foundation, Kahramaa looks forward to generating a meaningful response from the community and hopes to eliminate waste- ful practices across all segments of society. In accordance with the agreement, Qatar Foundation will help facilitate Kahramaa’s noble mission by hosting several joint activities to mark Earth Day tomorrow. Qatar Foundation and Kahramaa are inviting members of the community to visit their booth at Landmark Mall today and at the Villagio Mall tomorrow to learn more about conservation efforts through a number of exciting activities such as quizzes, fun-filled games for children, and educa- tional lectures. Several prizes will be awarded to members of the public. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed Abdullah Al Mahmoud with JEM leader Mohammed Beshar Ahmed and JEM’s second in command Arku Suleiman Dhahiya in Doha, yesterday. JEM thanks Emir Efforts to bring back peace and stability in Darfur hailed

DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh the removal of war effects. appreciation for Qatar’s major Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani The Heir Apparent H H role in finalising a comprehensive received a message from the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al peace agreement between JEM leader of Darfur’s Justice and Thani, received a similar mes- and Sudan’s Government, on the Equality Movement (JEM) sage from JEM leader express- basis of the Doha Document for Mohammed Beshar Ahmed in ing gratitude, for the Heir Peace in Darfur. which he expressed thanks, Apparent’s efforts for peace, At the end of the meeting appreciation and gratitude for stability and development of Mohammed Bashed presented a the Emir’s kind support toward Darfur and for organising the certificate of appreciation from the Darfur peace process. international donors conference JEM to Ahmed Abdullah Al The message pointed to the for reconstruction and develop- Mahmoud, for his key role and achievements, mainly the Doha ment in Darfur. great efforts for achieving peace Document for Peace in Darfur The messages were received in Darfur. and the peace agreement signed by the Deputy Prime Minister The meeting was attended between the Sudanese govern- and Minister of State for Cabinet by JEM’s second in command ment and JEM on the basis of Affairs H E Ahmed Abdullah Al Arku Suleiman Dhahiya and a the document in addition to Mahmoud during a meeting with number of officials in the Cabinet hosting the Donors Conference JEM leader Mohammed Beshar General Secretariat. for Darfur reconstruction and Ahmed, who expressed JEM’s QNA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Wedding expo gets Minister receives credentials of envoys bigger this year Over 15,000 people expected to attend

DOHA: Over 15,000 people are Another first time at IWED “The fast growth on this seg- expected at the International 2013 will be the ‘Steps’ young ment is parallel to the growth in Wedding Exhibition and designer award competition for the country itself,” said the execu- Fashion Show Doha (IWED young aspiring designers, which tive from Ritz Carlton Doha, the 2013) which will take place at will enable students of well- official exclusive hotel for IWED the Doha Exhibition Center known universities to establish 2013. from May 16 to 19. their mark. The award-winning On the wedding day, diamonds The event will gather 110 fashion designer Walid Attalah are a most wanted accessory for companies from Europe, Mena is the Guest of Honour and main all brides. To the point that, in and Qatar, that specialises in all fashion designer for IWED 2013. the region, approximately 50 per- details regarding the special day. “The brand new look is moving cent of the wedding’s budget can In a press conference yesterday, IWED forward and putting Doha be dedicated to this jewel, said Qatar Expo CEO, Hadi A Ali, said on the map as a fashion capital of Mohamed Adel Attia, from Matis the sixth edition of IWED 2003, the Middle East. We are continu- Unique Sense jewellers. “We also is 95 percent sold out. The event ously increasing our exposure to want to educate the bride on how aims to present the latest trends the rest of the world and are now to spend her money and we’ll have in the wedding and fashion indus- associated with many renowned some sessions about diamond try, featuring 20 fashion shows. international events,” said Ali wearing,” he added. In a 5,000 sq m area, this year’s said. “The summer is the wedding Other major sponsors are The edition will introduce, along with season in the GCC,” he added. Weddings and Events Co, M The Assistant Foreign Minister for Services Affairs H E Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa yesterday received the the fashion show, the pampered Belal Al Kadry, Executive AC, Fadia El Medelek, Studio credentials of Non-resident Ambassadors Ismail Tama of Gabon, Robin Nayar of Fiji, Audley Rodriguez of area. This new section will deliver Assistant Manager at The Ritz- Photokina, Trinity Qatar, Al Jamaica, Mohammed Ali Ismail of Guyana, Su Chang-sik of the Democratic Republic of Korea, Mansa Auntala round-the-clock tips and tricks Carlton Doha, which organises Motahajiba, Nara Salon, Walid of Burkina Faso, Sodnom Enkhbat of Mongolia, Rajab Boya of Kosovo, Moussa Soleimani of Burundi and on improving the overall look, numerous weddings, said that the Atallah, Matis Unique Sense, Al Adam Colakh of the European Union. The Minister wished the ambassadors success in their missions and with the help of a professional number has increased approxi- Muftah Rent A Car and Dnata. better relations between Qatar and their countries. style consultant. mately 35 percent since last year. THE PENINSULA

Kahramaa to mark first year BRIEFLY of Tarsheed campaign today

DOHA: Qatar General Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Electricity and Water Minister of Energy and Industry, Corporation (Kahramaa) will H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al mark the first anniversary of Sada, and Kahramaa President its ongoing national campaign Eng Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari will for conservation and efficient attend the event, which is aligned Emir, Dy Emir send use of water and electricity — with the world campaign ‘A bil- Tarsheed — with a ceremony at lion acts of Green.’ congratulations Doha Sheraton this evening. Eng Ali Mohammed Al-Ali, The campaign was launched on Conservation and Energy to Italy president April 22 last year on the occasion Efficiency Department Manager of Earth Day under the slogan said: “The campaign is based on DOHA: The Emir H H “Keep Qatar pulsing. Consume conducting surveys and researches Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Qatar Expo CEO, Hadi A Ali (second left) and Executive Assistant Manager of The Ritz Carlton Doha, Belal Al wisely”. to reach the aim of reducing elec- Al Thani and the Deputy Kadry (third right), along with other sponsors addressing the IWED 2013 press conference at Ritz-Carlton Hotel The Chairman of the tricity consumption by 20 percent Emir and Heir Apparent H H yesterday. QASSIM RAHMATULLAH Administrative Control and and water by 35 percent over five Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Transparency Authority H E years.” THE PENINSULA Al Thani sent cables of con- gratulations to the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on his re-election for a sec- ond term as Italy’s President. Taxi companies The Prime Minister and Al Baker outlines investment opportunities Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al not responding Thani has also sent a similar DOHA/BERLIN: Qatar cable to the Italian President. to complaints Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has outlined the business potential in Qatar PM receives call Continued from page 1 for European investors, dur- Some passengers have com- ing the seventh Business and from Finland PM plained to the taxi operators but Investment in Qatar Forum DOHA: The Prime Minister have yet to get a response. held recently in the German and Foreign Minister H E Complaints to Karwa, Al capital, a press statement said Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Million or Al Ijarah taxi compa- yesterday. bin Jabor Al Thani received nies should be made through the Addressing a discussion panel, a telephone call this evening Mowasalat website. Al Baker outlined the optimism from the Prime Minister of “I had a bad experience thrice. and excitement that characterises the Republic of Finland Jyrki The third time was the worst the country’s development as the Katainen. Discussions dealt as the driver tried to take a Gulf State enters one of the most with bilateral relations in wrong turn and stopped the car. exciting phases of its history. addition to developments in Intending to get more money, he He discussed Qatar’s farsighted the region. refused to unlock the doors, until ambitions and investment oppor- I told him that I would call the tunities as the nation continues to police,” said a Sri Lankan woman. diversify its economy, build vital PM receives call “I filed a written complaint but infrastructure and increase lev- didn’t get any response. We don’t els of education and healthcare to from Canada FM know whether action has been world-leading standards. DOHA: The Prime Minister taken or not. They should at least “There is no other country in and Foreign Minister H E acknowledge as they have our the world that has a more attrac- Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem contact details,” she said. tive proposition than Qatar; with Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker addressing a discussion panel in Berlin. bin Jabor Al Thani yester- Another working woman so many projects either under- day received a telephone call shared a similar experience. way or in the pipeline, the busi- from Canada’s Minister of “Once, a taxi driver refused to ness environment is buzzing with years ago, we have seen an influx only expect to see more growth sponsorship deals including our Foreign Affairs John Baird. switch on the meter and asked energy in almost every sector,” of international businesses set- and development in areas such as most recently signed partnership Discussions dealt with bilat- for more money. I complained said Al Baker. ting up in Doha and a significant hotel space and other facilities to with FC Barcelona and important eral relations in addition to two months ago, but there is no “Sports, tourism and culture increase in projects to support the cater to the increasing numbers community events such as the 4th the current developments in response. They say the ride is free are also playing a particularly event. A nation as successful and of both leisure and business trav- Qatar International Food Festival. the region. if the meter is not switched on but important role in the diversifica- prolific as Germany in the sport- ellers coming here. Qatar Airways has seen rapid no action was taken in response tion of our local community and ing arena, especially in football, “Our airline is proud to be growth in just 16 years of opera- to my complaint.” the development of a healthy and knows all too well of the impor- directly involved in promoting and tions, currently flying to 126 Arab Deaf Week It has been learnt that if the stable economy, with major glo- tance the people’s game plays in supporting growth across various key destinations across Europe, complaint against the driver is bal events such as the 2022 FIFA uniting a country and driving sectors in Qatar, with our ever Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific gets under way serious he can be suspended for World Cup ensuring all eyes will growth.” expanding international route and The Americas, including DOHA: About 9.3 percent three days, or gets a warning let- be on Qatar. With tourism in Qatar on the network, the opening of the state- Chicago, the airline’s newest point of the disabled in Qatar suf- ter. However, it is not clear how “Since we won the bid to host rise and foreign visitor numbers of-the-art Hamad International introduced on April 10. fer from hearing impairment, a complaint is categorised. the FIFA World Cup just over two up by 50 per cent last year, we can Airport later this year, our major THE PENINSULA according to data released THE PENINSULA by the Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA) on the occa- sion of Arab Deaf Week. Of the total 4,553 people reg- istered with the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Qatar puts transport on top of its priorities: Report Needs during 2012, 422 people were having hearing impair- DOHA: Upgrading its domes- will be invested in the next ten metropolis, with a transport The transport masterplan earn Continuous Professional ment. Of them, 45.7 percent tic transport system is among years. system that will be amongst the includes an upgrade of 400km- Development credits at a net- were Qataris. The Arab Deaf Qatar’s investment priorities In addition, Qatar plans to most modern in the world,” said 600km of existing roads at an working and knowledge-sharing Week is organised every year in the decade, funding at least modernise its road systems Edmund O’ Sullivan, Chairman, estimated cost of $8bn; as well as session held in association with from April 20 to April 26 under $70bn worth of projects that through an extensive expressway MEED Events, organisers of the expansions for Qatar’s three main the Royal Institution of Chartered the motto adopted by the Arab have already been planned. buildup worth a total of $20bn of 4th Annual Qatar Transport ports — Ras Laffan City, Mesaieed Surveyors. Deaf Union, “Obliging health The biggest chunk of the infra- contracts. 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YRIAN rebels are wringing their hands in despair as the US and its Western allies have failed to live up to their expectations and are refusing to provide more America loses its head over terror, Smilitary help. For the first time since the start of the uprising, the rebels have spoken with rage and helplessness. It’s a stalemate that will cost the anti-Assad movement heavily at a time when it’s struggling to find both direction and but ignores daily gun deaths financial and military help. In a sign of the deep disappointment of the rebels at the BY MICHAEL COHEN current turn of events, Moaz Al Khatib, the leader of the Americans, terrorism. the second amendment rights of “law- mainstream National Opposition Coalition (NOC), the rebel To be sure, public officials in Boston abiding Americans”. group backed by Arab and western governments, said that HE THRIVING metropolis of appeared to be acting out of an abun- So for those of you keeping score at he would go ahead with his resignation as its head. “Khatib Boston was turned into a ghost dance of caution. And it’s appropriate for home – locking down an American city: Ttown on Friday. Nearly a mil- Boston residents to be asked to take pre- a proper reaction to the threat from one is resigning to denounce the international community’s lack lion Bostonians were asked to stay in cautions or keep their eyes open. But by terrorist. A background check to pre- of real action on behalf of the Syrian people,” said an NOC their homes – and willingly complied. letting one fugitive terrorist shut down vent criminals or those with mental ill- official. The move followed Saturday’s meeting of the Friends Schools were closed; business shuttered; a major American city, Boston not only ness from purchasing guns: a dastardly of Syria group in Istanbul which ignored demands for “specific, trains, subways and roads were empty; bowed to outsize and irrational fears, attack on civil liberties. All of this would precise and immediate action to protect Syrian civilians from usually busy streets eerily resembled a but sent a dangerous message to every be almost darkly comic if not for the fact post-apocalyptic movie set; even base- would-be terrorist – if you want to that more Americans will die needlessly the use of ballistic missiles and chemical weapons”. ball games and cultural events were wreak havoc in the United States, intim- as a result. Already, more than 30,000 Western countries and the Syrian rebels differ vastly on cancelled – all in response to a 19-year- idate its population and disrupt public Americans die in gun violence every year what help the latter must get and there is a consensus only on old fugitive, who was on foot and clearly order, here’s your instruction booklet. (compared to the 17 who died last year the point that Assad must go. The issue of supplying arms is identified by the news media. Putting aside the economic and psy- in terrorist attacks). the main point of difference. The West believes that supplying The actions allegedly committed by chological cost, the lockdown also pre- What makes US gun violence so par- arms to rebels is equivalent to the Boston marathon bomber, Dzhokhar vented an early capture of the alleged ticularly horrifying is how routine and Tsarnaev and his brother, Tamerlan, bomber, who was discovered after mundane it has become. After the mas- courting danger because the arms were heinous. Four people dead and Bostonians were given the all clear and sacre of 20 kindergartners in an elemen- Bashar Al Assad would eventually fall in the wrong more than 100 a Watertown man wandered into his tary school in Newtown, Connecticut, has benefited hands, or Islamist hands. Rebels wounded, some backyard for a cigarette and found a millions of Americans began to take argue that fighting Assad’s forces, with shredded bleeding terrorist on his boat. greater notice of the threat from gun immensely from which are using heavy weapons and amputated In some regards, there is a positive violence. Yet since then, the daily car- against unarmed civilians, will limbs. spin on this – it’s a reflection of how little nage that guns produce has continued the indecision The marathon But Londoners, Americans have to worry about terror- unabated and often unnoticed. of the West be impossible without further bombs triggered who endured IRA ism. A population such as London dur- The same day of the marathon bomb- military support. Arab countries a reaction that is terror for years, ing the IRA bombings or Israel during ing in Boston, 11 Americans were mur- in supporting have been supplying arms but those might be forgiven the second intifada or Baghdad, pretty dered by guns. The pregnant Breshauna at odds with last for thinking that much every day, becomes inured to ran- Jackson was killed in Dallas, allegedly by Syrian rebels. supplies have either gone dry or are insufficient, and they are reluctant America over- dom political violence. Americans who her boyfriend. In Richmond, California, week’s inertia over reacted just a tad have such little experience of terrorism, James Tucker III was shot and killed to part with more deadly weapons arms control. to the goings-on relatively speaking, are more primed to while riding his bicycle – assailants due to a lack of consensus in the international community. in Boston. They’re overreact – and assume the absolute unknown. Nigel Hardy, a 13-year-old There is no doubt that Bashar Al Assad will be the biggest right – and then worst when it comes to the threat of a boy in Palmdale, California, who was beneficiary of the current stalemate. The Syrian ruler calls some. What we saw was a collective terror attack. It is as if somehow in the being bullied in school, took his own life. rebels terrorists and has benefited immensely from the freak-out like few that we’ve seen pre- American imagination, every terrorist He used the gun that his father kept at indecision of the West and their fear of terrorists creeping viously in the United States. It was yet is a not just a mortal threat, but is a home. And in Brooklyn, New York, an another depressing reminder that more deadly combination of Jason Bourne and off-duty police officer used her depart- into the movement, while continuing to unleash his lethal than 11 years after 9/11 Americans still James Bond. ment-issued Glock 9mm handgun to kill weapons on innocent civilians. allow themselves to be easily and will- If only Americans reacted the same herself, her boyfriend and her one-year A continuation of the status quo will result in undoing ingly cowed by the “threat” of terrorism. way to the actual threats that exist in old child. At the same time that investi- the gains made by the opposition so far. The West and Arab After all, it’s not as if this is the first their country. There’s something quite gators were in the midst of a high-profile countries must weigh the consequences of their inaction time that homicidal killers have been fitting and ironic about the fact that manhunt for the marathon bombers and indifference and arrive at an agreeable solution. The on the loose in a major American city. the Boston freak-out happened in the that ended on Friday evening, 38 more In 2002, Washington DC was terrorised same week the Senate blocked consid- Americans – with little fanfare – died opposition too must act seriously to assuage the concerns of by two roving snipers, who randomly eration of a gun control bill that would from gun violence. One was a 22-year the West and weed out terrorists from their ranks. shot and killed 10 people. In February, have strengthened background checks old resident of Boston. They are a tiny Syrians have suffered enough and there is no end to their a disgruntled police officer, Christopher for potential buyers. Even though this percentage of the 3,531 Americans killed suffering. The death toll is shooting up on a daily basis. Dorner, murdered four people over sev- reform is supported by more than 90% by guns in the past four months – a total Eighty-five people were killed yesterday, including children eral days in Los Angeles. In neither case of Americans, and even though 56 out that surpasses the number of Americans was LA or DC put on lockdown mode, of 100 senators voted in favour of it, who died on 9/11 and is one fewer than and women. perhaps because neither of these sprees the Republican minority prevented the number of US soldiers who lost their In the history of Arab Spring, the chapter on Syria will be was branded with that magically evoca- even a vote from being held on the bill lives in combat operations in Iraq. written in blood • tive and seemingly terrifying word for because it would have allegedly violated THE GUARDIAN The other side Quote of Zero tolerance on terror the day

N OUTBREAK of violence in bloodshed on Tuesday, although on a seems to have been inundated by No country today can say it is Iraq this week has cast a long smaller scale. coverage of the bombs in the United immune from the threats of terror. Nor shadow over the country’s The attacks, which happened only States at the Boston Marathon. True, can any individual. Which is why the Aupcoming elections, the first five days ahead of the country’s pro- continuous violence in Iraq after the world must demonstrate zero tolerance since the United States withdrew its vincial elections, has fuelled concerns US withdrawal has by and large con- to all acts of terror, no matter where The safety, security troops at the end of 2011. It has also about whether the Iraqi security forces tributed to such indifference, and there they occur - be it in Iraq or the US. laid bare the Middle East country’s can guarantee a relatively peaceful has been increasing violence since the A decade after the US launched and status of women fragile security, which remains environment for the upcoming provin- beginning of this year, but we will never its war against terror, the roots of ter- vulnerable to terrorist groups affiliated cial elections. win the war against terror if the frequent ror remain intact, and terrorists and in our country is a to Al Qaida. Although no group has so far tragedies in Iraq are taken for granted, extremists are still highly capable of On Monday, a wave of attacks, claimed responsibility for Monday’s or simply ignored. launching deadly strikes. That should matter of concern. including more than 30 bombings, violence, groups linked to Al Qaida Any link between the Boston blasts teach us that counterattacks alone We have to make struck a number of Iraqi cities, killing seem the most likely perpetrators as and those in Iraq and the Middle East cannot make the world a safer place. at least 51 people and wounding some they are often behind the most fatal remains a matter of suspicion, but they More thoughts and resources have to vast improvements 268, in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad attacks in Iraq. share at least one thing in common - be diverted to address the root causes in this area. alone 38 people were killed and 119 More troubling is the fact that news they threaten innocent people and sow of terror. Dr Manmohan Singh others injured. There was further about Monday’s bloodshed in Iraq the seeds of fear. China Daily Indian Prime Minister MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Slim win to make it hard for Maduro

than half-a-million ‘Chavistas’ especially if the gloom-and-doom Lacking the who defected to Capriles during predictions of most Wall Street the election campaign. and private analysts are to be charisma and “Let what needs correcting be believed. corrected and what needs recti- They see economic growth fying be rectified,” said Foreign slowing from 5.6 percent in 2012 iron grip of his Minister Elias Jaua. to perhaps half of that or even Furthermore, though Maduro lower this year, inflation head- mentor, and condemns his opponents as “fas- ing for 30 percent, bottlenecks in cists” and “ultra-right,” almost dollar supply for businesses, and half of Venezuelans voted against shortages of basics from flour and with a weaker him and question his legitimacy sugar to medicines. given opposition leaders’ claims “Time is on the opposition’s side mandate at of thousands of irregularities on as the economic and likely also polling day. political dynamics may contribute Many Venezuelans are deeply to weaken the government,” said the polls, frustrated that their OPEC Goldman Sachs analyst Alberto nation is not doing better eco- Ramos. Maduro may nomically despite being rich in He predicts just 2.2 percent natural resources from abun- growth in 2013 and a minimum now struggle to dant rivers for hydropower to the 25-percent currency devaluation world’s largest oil reserves. in 2014 or earlier. Opposition supporters are Balancing that, economic keep the ruling downhearted at having come so naysayers have exaggerated close to the prize but just missed Venezuela’s economic woes in Socialist Party out. the past, and the billions keep The Democratic Unity coalition pouring in from the nation’s oil is also a disparate and fragile mix production. together. of right- and left-wing parties and All the signs so far are that competing egos. Maduro will stay faithful to BY ANDREW Capriles’ surprisingly strong Chavez’s economic policies, CAWTHORNE showing — most opinion polls including costly fiscal strategies before the vote had left him for to maintain and expand the social dead — has cemented his stand- welfare “missions” that were the bout the only tranquil ing as the undisputed opposition cornerstone of his late boss’s place in Caracas over flag bearer and reduced the prob- popularity. the last few days is a ability of what many had antici- In the immediate aftermath of Ahilltop military museum Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (centre) with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (right), pated would be an opposition Chavez’s death, Maduro, a burly housing the remains of late social- visiting the mausoleum of Hugo Chavez, in Caracas, Venezuela. implosion after a comfortable former bus driver who became ist leader Hugo Chavez. Maduro win. foreign minister, was seen in Visitors tip-toe around his where police clashed with masked government controls. exploiting the trouble — and But Capriles faces public vilifi- many quarters as an affable and marble sarcophagus, reprimanded and rock-throwing protesters Debating Venezuela’s future called off a march in Caracas that cation by Maduro, possible legal experienced diplomat who could by guards if their voices rise above during riots after last Sunday’s with middle-class friends on may have turned violent. charges against him over the be a potential reformer and whispers. vote. Saturday morning as their chil- The election board then agreed violence, and a potential move bridge-builder. Outside, a shell-shocked nation “We just want a country in dren held weekend soccer train- to audit the result, helping to take to debar him from the gover- There was talk of possible is still reeling both from Chavez’s peace,” he said, expressing an ing — instead of a local league more heat out of the immediate norship of Miranda state, where free-market economic tweaking, death from cancer last month and oft-repeated sentiment by the match, cancelled due to the situation. he is serving a second four-year rapprochement with the United a week of violence and recrimina- less vocal but majority voices on unrest — he said he was going to Longer-term, the political term. States, dialogue with the oppo- tions over the disputed election to both sides of the country’s politi- use his Spanish roots to try and standoff remains unresolved. “They should get rid of him sition and amnesty for political succeed him. cal conflict. emigrate this year. Though safely sworn-in, and find a proper democrat to prisoners. Nightly protests — government As well as longing for some Just as during Chavez’s two- endorsed by his peers in South run the opposition,” said Andrea But his need to imitate Chavez’s supporters launch fireworks, quiet and normality after 14 year battle with cancer, his re- America and very unlikely to Lopez, a government supporter rhetoric during the campaign, opponents bang pots and pans years in the global spotlight under election last year, and his death see his win overturned by the in Caracas’ largest slum, Petare, then the post-election dispute, — have been shaking the capital Chavez, Venezuelans also want on March 5, ideological disputes audit, Maduro cannot hide from saying Capriles should be put have seen him looking every bit Caracas and most other major cit- plenty more tangible things on rather than grassroots issues fill some obvious conclusions after behind bars for the week’s the hard-liner in public. ies in the South American nation their street corners. the headlines and dominate gov- the vote. events. That may be exacerbated by of 29 million people. First on their wish list is an ernment and opposition agendas. Clearly he failed to replicate “Some of my ‘Chavista’ neigh- his dependence on the support of The beginning of Venezuela’s end to murders, kidnappings and Opposition candidate Henrique Chavez’s popularity despite pre- bours even voted for him. They tough-talking National Assembly transition into the post-Chavez violent robberies that rival the Capriles’ decision to contest senting himself as his devoted were deceived by his lies. Now head Diosdado Cabello, the coun- era could hardly have been more world’s worst crime spots and Maduro’s election victory — by “son” and deploying much of the they have seen the wolf in sheep’s try’s second most powerful official, raucous or controversial. leave many Venezuelan towns and less than 2 percent, or 265,000 of state apparatus at his service for clothes. If he had won, we would who had been seen as a candidate The dispute over Chavez pro- cities eerily quiet at night. nearly 15 million votes — uncorked an emotion-charged election just have lost everything,” she added, for the top job before Chavez gave tege Nicolas Maduro’s narrow Beyond that, most Venezuelans passions and resentments built up five weeks after Chavez’s death. listing the health, education and his blessing to Maduro. presidential vote win led to the of all political creeds want an end during Chavez’s rule. Lacking the charisma and other welfare projects that sprung Cabello showed his teeth last deaths of at least eight people. to runaway price rises, shortages The day after the election, iron grip of his mentor, and with up in her neighbourhood under week, banning opposition leg- It has also deepened the near of basic products, power cuts, pot- Venezuela teetered on the edge a weaker mandate at the polls, Chavez. islators from speaking unless 50-50 split in a nation polarised by holes, cronyism in politics, and of all-out crisis as pro-opposition Maduro may now struggle to keep With Maduro in a tricky situ- they recognised Maduro’s win. Chavez’s socialist policies, shown the insulting rhetoric between hardliners took to the streets in the ruling Socialist Party together ation and the economy slowing, “Capriles wants chaos,” said the fragility of Maduro’s grip on politically divided neighbours and protests that turned violent and, given its competing interests and Capriles will likely look to con- Cabello, a former military com- the “Chavismo” movement, and families. according to the government, factions ranging from socialist solidate an image as Venezuela’s rade of Chavez who keeps strong left a raft of fast-accruing eco- “I’m sick of it. I want out. killed eight and injured many ideologues to military chiefs and president-in-waiting. ties with the security forces and is nomic and social problems on the How can I bring up kids in this more. businessmen. “This is unfolding chapter by seen as the muscle in government back burner. country?” said Manuel Pereira, Capriles publicly distanced There have already been a chapter,” Capriles said. “The behind Maduro. “If we’re at war among our- a 39-year-old businessman who himself from the bloodshed — handful of calls from within the whole system is collapsing. It is a “But we’re not idiots! There is selves, everyone suffers,” said con- has seen his electronics importing blaming government instigators movement for a period of soul- castle built on sand.” no weakness. We swear to defend struction worker Elias Simancas, company collapse due to lack of for the violence and accusing searching and for improving social The awkward economic back- Chavez’s legacy.” 61, sitting on a bench in a square access to foreign currency under officials of exaggerating and services to win back the more drop adds to Maduro’s challenges, REUTERS Climate change must be tackled now Patterns in recent 2009, but last week the speed with wildly overspeculating on the It is a case history of how A decade- which ground is being lost became value of owning fuel reserves that today’s political economy works, sickeningly obvious. The European can never be burned, or nobody with the US the heartland of a terror strikes long fierce parliament refused to back a stop- believes there is the remotest dysfunctionality that has spread gap measure to save the European chance that the world will stick across the west. It is impossible ecurity services have learned though in this case Tamerlan fightback by the carbon emissions trading scheme. to the limits on fossil fuel use to muster a congressional major- much about extremist appears to have had trouble mak- This allows EU companies econo- congruent with containing global ity for what the right depicts as Sviolence in recent years. ing friends in the US. Most believe mising on carbon to sell an allow- warming. policies that are anti-American, “Profiling” has been rejected as that their deeds will be hailed. conservative ance to those who are less efficient. The report’s authors, the Carbon anti-liberty and — given the shale too blunt to be of much use, but Real “lone wolves” are rare. The theory is that the higher Tracker Initiative and the London gas revolution — unnecessary. It it’s clear that it almost exclusively Nidal Malik Hasan, who shot 13 the price, the greater the incen- School of Economic’s (LSE) took some bravery from President involves men, aged 18 to 30, and people at a Texas army base in right has struck tive to economise on carbon use Grantham Research Institute, Obama, in the land of free expres- often first generation immi- 2009, was one. But if a sub-cul- and the greater the value in gamely assume the former and sion, even to mention that climate grants with “identity issues”. A ture of militancy has flourished a near-fatal blow being carbon efficient. But over- thus warn that the world stands change was a challenge in his vic- key indicator of potential threat in recent years on the internet, loaded with sellers and too few on the verge of another financial tory speech in November 2012. is a close family member involved it is only the extremist fringe of buyers, because policing the use crisis. The world’s top 200 fossil The long-contained depres- in extremism. Those apparently a broader worldview that sees to the climate of carbon is completely ineffec- fuel companies are currently val- sion, coupled with rising energy responsible for the Boston bomb- the west as set on the humili- tive, the European carbon price ued at $4trn, with $1.5trn of debt. prices and squeezed living stand- ings fit these parameters: two ation, subordination and divi- change case. has collapsed. The European But that implies they would burn ards, makes matters harder still. brothers, 19 and 26, who spent sion of the world’s Muslims. It is Commission proposed to clear all their carbon reserves, increas- Consumers don’t want to pay much of their lives in the US but reported that the mother of the away the backlog of sellers with ing global temperatures by at even higher energy prices for were attracted to the culture of Tsarnaev boys vocally complained he world is going to fry a one-off buyout of the overhang least 6 degrees, with untold conse- either renewables or nuclear fuel, their Chechen parents. that 9/11 had been a western or — unless there is change of carbon permits and so support quences for life on Earth. As that or taxes to subsidise their produc- Beyond the “who?” is the Israeli conspiracy to make the Tsoon. There is weakening the price, but parliament was not is too awful to contemplate, there tion. They just want cheap energy. “how?”, and analysts have learned world hate Muslims. Are the political will to make national and prepared to back the cost. The is a rapidly approaching moment Companies resent any kind of levy to watch for signs such as a sud- Boston attacks international international targets for carbon scheme is as good as dead. of reckoning for world stock mar- that makes their energy costs den increase in religious practice terrorism, which manifests itself reduction stick, no strong busi- What’s more, a new report, kets as the realisation grows that higher and point out that any and unexplained trips to south or locally, or local terrorism commit- ness and financial coalition pre- Unburnable Carbon 2013, showed valuations and business strategies levy’s impact would result in pro- central Asia. Tamerlan Tsarnev, ted by individuals who are part pared to lead and a weakening that stock markets worldwide are are self-defeatingly irrational — duction being relocated to coun- the older of the two, travelled last of an international ideological groundswell of public opinion cumulatively valuing coal, oil and and $4trn of value could be sud- tries that don’t penalise excessive year to Russia and, it is thought, movement? Though there is evi- prepared to foot the bill. energy companies’ huge reserves denly halved. carbon use — China and almost all Dagestan, where he once lived. He dence that they were influenced Instead, the international con- of fossil fuels as if they will all be The markets are only reflecting of Asia. There is growing awe of had also become devout, a friend by ideologues like Osama bin sensus of 25 years ago — that burned, even though, at best, only the political and cultural reality. the US shale gas revolution and a told the Boston Globe. A neigh- Laden, Boston police say there is the world must act to challenge 40 percent could ever be used if A decade-long fierce fightback by keenness to copy it and there are bour said he had abandoned sharp no evidence of overseas involve- climate change — is dissolving. the world is to cap the increase in the conservative right has struck fewer and fewer voices in busi- western clothes. ment. The key will probably be Individual countries are trying global temperatures by 2 degrees a near-fatal blow to the climate ness who make the case for green Terrorists are not loners either. the nature of Tamerlan’s trip to steal a march on each other centigrade this century. Further, change case. Climate change technologies. Of course, world Tamerlan was married and had a “home” in 2012. He might have in a race to the bottom, dropping in 2012, the top 200 energy com- deniers insist that the volatility stock markets think that the 200 child. Mohammad Sidique Khan, learned bomb-making from the whatever scant penalties there panies spent $674bn on finding in world weather patterns and top companies will burn all the the leader of the 7/7 bombers, left a internet. Or he may have received have been for burning fossil fuels. new reserves, reinforcing the col- the rise in temperatures evident fossil fuel they own and encourage young daughter. Militancy is, after tuition in a militant camp. The This new political geography lective absurdity. In other words, in the rapidly melting Arctic are them to find more: who is going all, a social activity. Terrorists are implications for US foreign policy has been obvious ever since the there is either a carbon bubble most likely natural phenomena to stop them? For the time being, not unhinged, studies have shown, in the region are significant. Copenhagen talks collapsed in with investors and companies and the science is wrong. nobody. 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US-Israel arms deal sends Iran Egypt’s justice minister resigns clear signal: Hagel CAIRO: Egypt’s Justice justice minister in August in the loan deal vital to easing an eco- came to office, Mekky was widely TEL AVIV: A major US arms Minister Ahmed Mekky (pic- first government appointed by nomic crisis. Egypt’s economy respected as a reformer. But he deal with Israel sends Iran a tured), has resigned in protest Mursi after his victory in June’s has been hit by more than two quickly came under attack from “very clear signal” that military at “an assault” on the judici- presidential election. years of turmoil that has scared critics who said he had abandoned action remains an option to ary by President Mohammed He opposes a proposed law off tourists and investors and his principles. stop it from going nuclear, US Mursi’s Islamist backers, a under discussion in the Islamist- triggered a currency and budget The criticism spiralled in Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel spokesman said yesterday, dominated parliament that crit- crisis. November when Mursi issued a said yesterday. underlining mounting tensions ics say would give the government The country, which has rapidly controversial decree which the Hagel’s comments came shortly between the judiciary and the too much control over the make- been burning through the hard opposition saw as a power grab. before his arrival in the Jewish executive. up of the judiciary, according to currency reserves it needs to Mekky was caught off guard. state at the start of a six-day Mekky submitted his resigna- local media reports. import food to feed its 84 million In his resignation letter, Mekky regional trip likely to be domi- tion to Mursi on Saturday, said Mekky had threatened to people, has in recent weeks sought said Friday’s protest showed that nated by worries over Iran’s the spokesman, Ahmed Salam. It resign if it was passed, though financial support from its Arab Mursi’s allies now agreed with his nuclear programme and Syria’s followed a protest on Friday by the parliament has yet to vote on allies and key emerging powers. opponents on the need for him to civil war. Mursi’s Islamist backers in the the law. The United States, which gives step down. “Now is the time to Asked if a multi-billion dollar Muslim Brotherhood demanding His resignation strips the gov- about $1.5bn a year in mainly realise my wish of lifting this bur- arms package with Israel was the “purification” of the judiciary. ernment of a high-profile figure military aid to Egypt, has grown den from my shoulders,” he wrote. of judges they see as corrupt designed to convey a message An outspoken supporter of just as Mursi plans a reshuffle more critical of the Islamist-led Thousands of Islamists ral- remnants of the Mubarak era. that a military strike remains judicial reform during the rule seen as an effort to ease tensions authorities of late, citing a lack lied in Cairo on Friday, calling The protests triggered clashes in an option, he said: “I don’t of deposed President Hosni and convince the IMF there is of political inclusivity as one for the implementation of the which dozens were injured. think there’s any question that’s Mubarak, Mekky was named enough political consensus on a of its concerns. At the time he new legislation and the removal REUTERS another very clear signal to Iran”. The trip, his first to the region since taking over the Pentagon nearly two months ago, was likely to see Hagel putting the finishing touches on plans to sell $10 bil- lion worth of advanced missiles and aircraft to Israel, the United Regime forces kill 85 in Damascus Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in a bid to counter the threat posed by Iran. The deal, which was unveiled US doubles non-lethal aid to rebels on the eve of Hagel’s departure, will see Israel obtaining anti- AMMAN: Syrian forces and since the uprising two years ago. radiation missiles designed to militiamen loyal to President Meanwhile, US Secretary of take out enemy air defences, Bashar Al Assad killed at least State John Kerry said yesterday radar for fighter jets, aerial refu- 85 people yesterday, including that the United States would dou- elling tankers and Osprey V-22 women and children, when they ble its non-lethal aid to opposition tilt-rotor transport aircraft. stormed a Damascus suburb forces in Syria to $250m. after five days of fighting, oppo- Kerry stopped short of a US sition activists in the area said. pledge to supply weapons to Cairo to try detained “We documented 85 summarily insurgents fighting to overthrow executed, including 28 shot at a Syrian President Bashar Al Gaddafi cousin makeshift hospital after Assad’s Assad. But he said that the rebels’ CAIRO: Egypt will try a cousin forces went in Jdeidet Al Fadel. foreign backers were committed and top aide of slain Libyan We fear that the victims of the to continuing support and had leader Muammar Gaddafi on massacre are much higher,” said decided to channel all future aid charges of attempted murder, Abu Ahmad Al Rabi’, an activist through the insurgents’ Supreme although Libyan authorities in the adjacent district of Jdeidet Military Council. are pressing for his extradition, Artouz. There was no immedi- He added that “there would Egyptian state media reported ate confirmation of the activists’ have to be further announce- yesterday. Ahmed Qaddaf Al account. Syrian authorities have ments about the kind of support Dam, arrested in Cairo in banned most independent media that might be in the days ahead” March after a gunfight with if Syrian government forces failed police in his apartment, has to pursue a peaceful solution. been detained in Egypt since, Alkhatib again Speaking after a meeting of despite Libyan demands for his the Syrian opposition and its extradition so he could be put threatens to quit 11 main foreign supporters in on trial on forgery charges. Istanbul, Kerry said the United A judge referred Qaddaf Al DAMASCUS: Syrian oppo- States would provide an addi- Dam “to the Cairo criminal court sition chief Ahmad Moaz tional $123m in non-lethal US Secretary of State John Kerry (right), and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during their meeting in on charges of attempted murder Alkhatib is determined to assistance to the rebels, bring- Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday. and resisting authorities and step down in the face of what ing the total of this kind of US unlicensed weapons possession,” he sees as world “inaction” as help to $250m. the Mena news agency reported. government forces recapture Kerry urged other foreign Tripoli had lodged an appeal territory from the rebels, backers to make similar pledges Erdogan told to delay Gaza trip earlier this month against an colleagues said yesterday. of assistance with the goal of Egyptian court ruling blocking Khatib’s renewed threat to reaching $1bn in total interna- ISTANBUL: The United would like to see the parties begin violence and recognize Israel as a his extradition to Libya. The quit, almost a month after tional support. At a later news States asked Turkey’s leader with as little outside distraction condition for any dialogue. court ruled that Qaddaf Al Dam he first tendered his resig- conference, Kerry said he would to delay a Gaza Strip visit so as possible,” he added. The planned trip would also should be tried in Egypt. nation amid recriminations push to ensure that new non- as not to upset US efforts to Kerry has visited the region come at a sensitive time for over the choice of a per- lethal military aid would be revive Ankara’s ties with Israel several times in recent weeks, Turkish-Israeli relations. ceived Muslim Brotherhood delivered as soon as possible. and Middle East peace talks, holding talks with Israeli Prime Obama last month brokered Somali reporter shot nominee as rebel prime min- Kerry said the equipment Secretary of State John Kerry Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a first step in reconciliation ister, threw the opposition could include communications said yesterday. and Palestinian President between the two former allies, dead in Mogadishu into fresh disarray as debate equipment, body armour, night Turkish Prime Minister Recep Mahmoud Abbas. whose relations were frozen MOGADISHU: A Somali jour- about the wisdom of arming vision goggles and medical sup- Tayyip Erdogan, who has for Erdogan had been expected to after the 2010 killing by Israeli nalist working for the govern- it intensifies. plies to assist the insurgents. years spoken of his desire to visit visit Gaza this month but post- marines of nine Turks aboard a ment broadcaster was shot “I can confirm Khatib’s Other military supplies pledged the Palestinian enclave, said last poned his trip at the request of Gaza-bound aid ship. dead outside his home in the resignation is final,” National by Kerry in late February, week he planned to go in late May the United States. He will travel Netanyahu apologised in March capital Mogadishu yesterday, Coalition member Marwan including ready-made meals after an official visit to the United to Washington to meet President to his Turkish counterpart over the fourth reporter to be mur- Hajjo said, following a meet- and medical supplies, are only States. Barack Obama on May 16. the killings and pledged compen- dered in the country this year, ing in Istanbul of the “Friends expected to be delivered by the But Kerry said a Turkish visit “I think the prime minister sation to the bereaved, meeting a the union of journalists said. of Syria” group of Arab and end of this month. to Gaza, controlled by the Hamas listened very graciously to that long-standing Turkish demand. Mohamed Ibrahim Rageh, Western governments that “I can promise you that as soon Islamist group which rejects and he has been very thoughtful Turkey, for its part, appeared to who worked for Somali National support the opposition. as I return to Washington which Israel’s existence, might distract and sensitive about it and if needs back off on a separate demand Television and Radio Mogadishu, A source close to the is early next week, I am going to from efforts to revive Middle East be we certainly could have fur- that Israel stop blockading Gaza. was killed by unknown assail- Coalition said its members press as hard I can to make sure peace talks. ther conversations about it when An Israeli delegation will visit ants as he returned home after have already launched con- that this is a matter of weeks that “With respect to the PM’s he comes to Washington,” Kerry Turkey for the first time in three work, according to Abdirahim sultations in the search for we are talking about...this has to potential visit to Gaza: We have added. years this week in a sign of thaw- Isse Addow, director of Radio a successor. Khatib himself happen as quickly as possible.” expressed to the PM that we Hamas’s refusal to recognize ing relations and Kerry said he Mogadishu, who was quoted by posted a short statement on Kerry said he had discussed really think it would be better the Jewish state and past vows to discussed with Turkish officials the National Union of Somali his Facebook page saying: ways to break the logjams dur- delayed and it shouldn’t take place destroy it are a key reason behind the importance of “completing Journalists. Rageh’s murder came “When a bird is in his cage, ing meetings with the Turkish at this point in time,” Kerry told a an Israeli blockade of the coastal the task” in renewing ties. a week after at least 30 people were he remains imprisoned and Foreign Minister Ahmet news conference in Istanbul. territory since Hamas seized it “Tomorrow there will be a killed by a car bomb, suicide bomb- paralysed. Yesterday I came Davutoglu, who hosted the meet- “We thought that the timing from the more moderate pro- meeting that begins to continue ers and gunmen at Mogadishu’s out of the cage of deception ings between the Syrian opposi- of it is really critical with respect Western Fatah movement in 2007. down that road and I look forward law courts and an explosion near that I was in.” AFP tion and their foreign backers. to the peace process we are trying Europe and the United States to a fruitful completion of that the airport. AGENCIES REUTERS to get off the ground and that we have long demanded Hamas drop initiative,” he said. REUTERS Paramilitaries mutiny in Darfur

KHARTOUM: Paramilitary the ministry said. It added that Janjaweed, a government-backed eyewitnesses and victims blamed forces in Sudan’s Darfur have there were no casualties and militia which shocked the world elements of the Central Reserve mutinied, the interior minis- Sudan’s army was in pursuit with atrocities against ethnic and other paramilitaries “for acts try said yesterday, as a United after the incident, which is unu- minority civilians suspected of of harassment and intimidation” States diplomat expressed con- sual despite a decade of unrest in supporting the rebels. in rural areas or inside camps for cern that security in the west- Darfur. More recently the Central Darfur’s 1.4 million displaced. ern region is worsening. Suna said the mutineers Reserve have been implicated in While the worst of Darfur’s “A small group from the “withdrew from their compound other abuses. violence has long passed, insta- Central Reserve Police started and took with them four Land Last week the Salamat tribe bility has been complicated by a mutiny,” the ministry said in a Cruisers with weapons, and some accused Central Reserve mem- inter-Arab fighting, kidnappings, statement carried by the official food”. The town is now calm, Suna bers of joining fighting in Rahad carjackings and other crimes, Suna news agency. said. el Berdi near Umm Dukhun, many suspected to be the work It said the mutineers were The Central Reserve is one more than 200km south of El of government-linked militia and from the West Darfur unit of of the government forces used Geneina. paramilitary groups. the special police and were against rebels who have been At least 18 people were killed Security in Darfur is worsening based in the state capital El fighting in Darfur since 2003 in clashes between the Misseriya and militias need to be disarmed, Geneina near the Chadian bor- against the Arab-dominated and Salamat tribes around Umm the US charge d’affaires to Sudan The US charge d’affaires to Sudan Joseph Stafford speaks during a press der. They “started firing their regime in Khartoum. Dukhun, a tribal leader said. said earlier Sunday, condemning conference with the Director of US Aid in Sudan, Barry Pormm, in the capital guns in the air”, panicking resi- Darfuri members of the A United Nations panel of a recent attack which killed a Khartoum, yesterday. dents, before fleeing southwest, Reserve formerly belonged to the experts reported in February that peacekeeper. AFP MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Bahrain stages F1 amid high security Let’s focus on what’s positive: Crown prince MANAMA: Protesters blocked between police and youths in vil- Sakhir circuit — made it hard for several roads and police fired lages near the capital, an Interior protesters to stage demonstra- teargas at a school in Bahrain Ministry official said only that tions for very long, and many of yesterday, activists said, as the everything was normal. them were dispersed within about Gulf state staged a Formula Protests in the Gulf Arab 10 minutes, he said. One race promoted by the gov- country — a key Western ally Except for a black plume of ernment as pure sport but seen that hosts the US Navy’s Fifth smoke rising from a dirt field, by the opposition as a public Fleet — broke out in 2011, with there were few signs of unrest by relations stunt. the Shia-led opposition draw- late afternoon in mostly Shia vil- Scores of police cars and a cou- ing thousands of demonstrators lages near Manama. ple of armoured vehicles stood demanding democratic reforms Police cars patrolled the graf- along the highway from the capi- from the Sunni-led government. fiti-adorned village of Diraz, tal Manama to the race circuit, The unrest forced the can- where clashes have taken place where the Grand Prix, won by cellation of that year’s Formula in the last few days. Formula One world champion One race and although the event In Saar village, riot police with Sebastian Vettel, took place with- went ahead in 2012, it was over- teargas guns and white helmets out incident. shadowed by violent protests in riding in all-terrain vehicles “The number of security in the country. Muhafda said sev- cleared a road that had been A firefighter extinguishes a fire started by anti-government protesters opposing the Bahrain Formula One Grand some areas is more than the eral protests and clashes broke blocked with palm tree trunks. Prix in Manama, yesterday. number of protesters,” Sayed out during the day, including in A puff of what appeared to be Yousif Al Muhafda of the Bahrain the villages of Sanabis, Al Daih teargas burst down the road. But yesterday’s race, dismissed say is let’s focus on On Saturday, pro- by its security forces Centre for Human Rights and Jedhafs, where he said police there was no sign of fighting and the suggestion the gov- what’s positive, let’s tests broke out in are investigated. Muhafda said. arrested 13 protesters. the police left quickly after clear- ernment was using the build upon the platform about 20 villages, activ- At the race track, Witnesses at the Sakhir desert Some protesters had blocked ing the road. race to paper over human that we have, and let’s ists said, with protest- spectators enjoyed a circuit, roughly 30km southwest several roads around Manama Nearby streets were blocked rights abuses. Speaking celebrate this event ers throwing rocks at carnival atmosphere, of the capital, said there was no and police fired teargas at a sec- with cinderblocks, a rubbish bin on Saturday, he said more with Bahrainis who police, who responded watching music and sign of unrest in the immediate ondary school in the city where and sticks. People stood in doors than 15,000 people vis- are really passionate,” with tear gas in many dance performances. vicinity. students had been demonstrating, of shops, swept the streets, rode ited the circuit on Friday he told reporters at the cases. Chief of Public The opposition has Asked for comment on the he said. bicycles and walked dogs nearby. and more were expected circuit. Security Major-General hoped to use the race, reported clashes, which included But a heavy security presence Bahrain’s Crown Prince yesterday. Crown Prince Tariq Al Hassan said watched by millions more of the near-nightly violence — especially in villages near the Salman Al Khalifa, who attended “What I would like to Salman is a driv- on Saturday his forces around the world, to ing force behind talks would deal firmly with put the spotlight on its between the govern- any illegal activity, an pro-democracy cam- ment and main oppo- interior ministry state- paign. The government sition groups aimed at ment said. has hoped to show unity IAEA top official in Iran talks stands down breaking the political The government and has portrayed the deadlock. He described denies carrying out protesters as trying to the race as an oppor- arbitrary arrests and undermine Bahrain’s VIENNA: International Director General Rafael Grossi Herman Nackaerts of Belgium atomic bomb. During a series of tunity to transcend torture and says any international image. Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has submitted his resignation prepares to retire later this meetings in Vienna and Tehran, national differences. reports of wrongdoing REUTERS deputy director Rafael Grossi, from the IAEA,” a spokeswoman year. Nackaerts and IAEA the two tried but failed to get one of the top officials in negoti- said. “The timing of his depar- number two Grossi led fruitless Iran to allow IAEA inspectors ations over Iran’s nuclear drive, ture will be defined very soon,” talks with Iran last year over greater access to its nuclear has announced his resignation, she added. its controversial nuclear pro- programme. Tero Varjoranto of the UN nuclear watchdog said No reasons were given for gramme, which Tehran insists Finland is due to take over from yesterday. the Argentinian’s resignation, is peaceful, while the West sus- Nackaerts as chief inspector in “I can confirm Assistant which comes as chief inspector pects it is a cover for building an October. AFP

Iran F-5 fighter crashes killing two crew

TEHRAN: An Iranian US-made F-5 fighter plane crashed yesterday after hitting a mountain in the west of the coun- try, killing both crew members, Iranian media reported. The two pilots were killed upon impact as the jet fighter hit the mountain near Abdanan town of Ilam province, town governor Morad Naseri was quoted as saying. Naseri said the crash was being investi- gated by authorities. Iran’s air force retains an aging fleet, including US-manufactured aircraft purchased before the 1979 Islamic revolution. In January 2012, a US-built F-14 fighter crashed minutes after takeoff, also killing both crew. AFP Sudan to start talks with border state rebels

KHARTOUM: Sudan will start peace talks tomorrow with insur- gents fighting govern- ment troops in two states bordering South Sudan in a conflict which has dis- placed hundreds of thou- sands of people, according to state media. The talks with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM- North) will commence under the auspices of the African Union in Ethiopia tomorrow, said Ibrahim Ghandour, head of Sudan’s delegation, state news agency Suna reported. Sudan previously refused to meet the SPLM-North and accused South Sudan of backing the rebels, charges denied by Juba. REUTERS MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Pillow fight Not at war with US, say Russia’s Islamist rebels Group denies hand in Boston blasts

MOSCOW: A group leading original leaders of the Chechen an Islamist insurgency against rebellion that began in the early Russia said yesterday it was 1990s, issued a moratorium on not at war with the United attacks on civilians in Russia. States, distancing itself from “Even regarding our enemy, the last week’s Boston Marathon government of Russia, with which bombing. the Caucasus Emirate is fighting, Ethnic Chechen Tamerlan the order from the Emir of the Tsarnaev, 26, who was killed in Caucasus Emirate Doku Umarov a gunfight with police follow- remains valid prohibiting strikes ing a manhunt that shut down against civilian targets,” the state- Boston on Friday, and his younger ment read. brother Djokhar, 19, are suspected The Caucasus Emirate claimed of carrying out the attack last responsibility for a suicide bomb- People fight with pillows as they take part in the 8th Roman annual Pillow Fight on a square in the Trastevere in Rome, Italy, yesterday. week. ing at Moscow’s Domodedovo air- A trip the elder Tsarnaev made port in January 2011 that killed 37 last year to Russia’s volatile North people and for suicide bombings Caucasus, a mountainous region on the Moscow subway that killed that stretches nearly between 40 people in 2010. the Caspian and Black Seas, Although 124 people have died Italy opens door to new government has aroused suspicions he might in the North Caucasus since the have made contact with militant beginning of this year, accord- groups that wage daily violence to ing to website Caucasian Knot, ROME: The re-election of in the euro zone’s third-largest agreement to elect Napolitano forcing him and the entire leader- establish an Islamist state there. which tracks the violence, the Italy’s president has raised the economy, which has scarcely as a desperate attempt to retain ship to resign. The chaos means A statement from militants vast majority of deaths have been prospect of an end to the two grown in 20 years and is grappling power by a discredited elite. the party may be eager to avoid operating in Dagestan, where militants and security officers. months of political stalemate with the worst unemployment in The 5-Star Movement a quick return to elections and the brothers spent time as chil- A combination of religious fer- that have followed the general decades. had called on the centre-left more amenable to a broad coa- dren, said the Caucasus Emirate vour and anger over corruption election, with a move to form Napolitano, the first president Democratic Party (PD) to back its lition government, something it which leads the insurgency and is and strong arm tactics by local a government foreseen within in Italy’s history to be asked to candidate for president, left-wing previously rejected. headed by Russia’s most wanted Kremlin-backed rulers against days. serve a second term, will likely academic Stefano Rodota. The PD “We need to form a political man Doku Umarov was not suspected militants are mostly A broad agreement between spell out his strategy when he instead joined centre-right leader government, it can have experts attacking the United States. responsible for driving youth into traditional political groups on the addresses parliament on Monday, Silvio Berlusconi and Monti to or intellectuals in it as long as it “We are fighting with Russia, the ranks of the insurgency. left and right to re-elect Giorgio but he made it clear before being support Napolitano. is a political government,” said which is responsible not only for With the hospitalised Boston Napolitano handed the 87-year- re-elected that he favoured the Grillo, whose vow to kick out Franco Marini, a PD founder and the occupation of the Caucasus bombing suspect unable to speak, old the leverage to pressure formation of a government to a the old guard allowed his 5-Star one of the party’s candidates who but for monstrous crimes against attention shifted yesterday to his opposing parties to form a gov- potentially destabilising new vote. Movement to win one in four failed to be elected president. Muslims,” said the statement dead brother, who may have been ernment or face a snap election. A source in the presidential votes in its first national election, Newspaper reports named dep- said, which did not outright deny radicalized or even trained in the The February election split par- palace said Napolitano could called the presidential vote “a uty PD leader Enrico Letta as one any links with the attacks or Caucasus last year. liament between the centre-left, either hold a quick round of con- cunning little institutional coup”. possibility both to lead the party Tamerlan. US lawmakers questioned why the centre-right, and the anti- sultations starting on Tuesday Thousands of 5-Star Movement and a government, or former Media reports have said US Tamerlan Tsarnaev, killed in a establishment 5-Star Movement, or skip them altogether because supporters gathered on Sunday prime minister Giuliano Amato. investigators are looking to see if shootout, did not raise more red requiring at least two of them to he has already sounded out party at a rally to protest Napolitano’s “This government should be there is a link between Tamerlan flags despite being questioned at forge an alliance to create a work- leaders officially twice since the win, and then marched through an improvement on the Monti Tsarnaev and the Chechen-born the request of the Russian gov- able majority in parliament. deadlock began. Rome, some holding signs that government, with more politi- Umarov, who was placed on the ernment in 2011 and spending “It’s clear that within the Napolitano could ask a political read: “Napolitano is not our cians inside it so that the parties US State Department’s list of ter- six months in the volatile region week an agreement on a gov- figure — instead of a technocrat president”. cannot criticise it when it pleases rorists in 2010. last year. “Clearly something hap- ernment will be reached,” said like Monti — to try to form a gov- them like they did with Monti,” Insurgent violence, rooted pened in my judgment in that Rocco Buttiglione, a high-rank- ernment as soon as Tuesday, and PATH FORWARD Buttiglione told Reuters, add- in two separatist wars between six-month timeframe... I’m very ing member of the centrist Civic the source said the president’s re- On Sunday, politicians and ing that both Amato and Letta Russian troops and Chechen sep- concerned,” House Homeland Choice group led by outgoing election meant that there was a the Italian media quickly began were credible possibilities for the aratists following the fall of the Security Committee Chairman Prime Minister Mario Monti. clear intent to form a government speculating on who could lead the premiership. Bersani’s departure Soviet Union, occurs regularly Michael McCaul told CNN’s “Napolitano is very strong right rather than head toward another next government. The PD, the could make way for his arch-rival, across the North Caucasus near “State of the Union.” now and the parties are rather election. But the idea of a right- biggest group in parliament, fell the ambitious 38-year-old mayor Sochi, where Moscow plans to “I personally believe that this impotent.” left government was strongly into disarray during the presiden- of Florence, Matteo Renzi, to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics. man received training when he Any government will be under criticised on Sunday by the tial vote when party rebels scup- emerge as the new party leader The statement also cited a pre- was over there and he radicalized pressure to address popular frus- leader of the 5-Star Movement, pered two candidates proposed and future prime ministerial can- viously-released video in which from 2010 to the present.” tration with a prolonged recession Beppe Grillo, who described the by leader Pier Luigi Bersani, didate. REUTERS Umarov, one of the last surviving REUTERS/AFP

Late 20th century was warmest in 1,400 years

PARIS: Earth was cooling until the end of the 19th century and a hundred years later, the planet’s surface was on average warmer than at any time in the previous 1,400 years, according to climate records presented yesterday. In a study spanning two mil- lennia published in Nature Geoscience, scientists said a “long-term cooling trend” around the world swung into reverse in the late 19th century. In the 20th century, the aver- age global temperature was 0.4 degrees Celsius (0.7 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than that of People wave flags during an anti-gay marriage demonstration in Paris, yesterday. the previous 500 years, with only Antarctica bucking the trend. From 1971-2000, the planet was Protesters in France in final bid warmer than at any other time in nearly 1,400 years. This measure is a global aver- age, and some regions did experi- to block same-sex marriage law ence warmer periods than that — but only for a time. Europe, for PARIS: Tens of thousands dressed in pink and blue, the amid warnings far-right instance, was probably warmer in of opponents of a gay mar- colours of the movement, car- extremists intent on spark- the first century AD than at the riage bill thronged the streets rying children or pushing bug- ing unrest have infiltrated the end of the 20th century. of Paris yesterday in a last- gies, protesters shouted slogans opposition movement. The investigation is the first ditch bid to block the legisla- against President Francois “We want a peaceful dem- attempt to reconstruct tempera- tion, under the watchful eye Hollande as they made their onstration and we reject all tures over the last 2,000 years for of police after recent violence way through the city. groups that directly target individual continents. It seeks to over the divisive issue. “We’ve been to all the pro- homosexual people,” said shed light on a fiercely-contested Paris police estimated the tests,” said a 32-year-old Frigide Barjot, spokeswoman aspect in the global-warming march attracted 45,000 peo- mother who only gave her first for the “Manif pour Tous” debate. Sceptics have claimed ple but organisers said 270,000 name Camille, as she breast-fed group that spearheads the bouts of cooling or warming turned out on a sunny after- her four-month-old son. anti-bill movement. before the Industrial Revolution noon in the French capital. “We’re here for children’s She said she had called on -- including two episodes in The mass protest comes just rights. We don’t want the “professional security services” Europe called the Medieval Warm two days ahead of a decisive state to be complicit in a child to help out, and police sources Period and the Little Ice Age -- parliamentary vote on the bill being deprived of a father or a said three protesters carrying are proof that climate variations — which also allows adoption mother,” she said. canisters of teargas had been are natural, not man-made. The by gay couples — that would Organisers and security detained so far. new study does not wade into the make France the 14th country forces were on high alert as The leader of the far-right debate about greenhouse gases, in the world to legalise same- they sought to avoid a recur- “Nationalist Youths” group was but points to two planetary sex marriage. rence of violence that marred also spotted in the procession. trends. AFP Clutching French flags, anti-bill protests last week, AFP MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

London Marathon Blast suspect pays tributes to Boston victims LONDON: Tens of thousands may never be of runners flowed through the British capital yesterday in the London Marathon, after a sol- emn 30-second silence at the start for the victims of the bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon able to speak barely a week ago. Many of the 35,000 competitors wore black ribbons to remember Injuries on neck and tongue those killed and wounded by the blasts in the US. BOSTON: The surviving sus- the United States that culminated Security for the London race pect in the Boston Marathon in a massive manhunt on Friday was tightened in the wake of the bombings remained in serious with the greater Boston area on Boston carnage last Monday, with condition in the hospital yes- lockdown. several hundred extra police offic- terday, unable to speak due to The two brothers may have ers drafted in along the 42.2km injuries to his neck and tongue been readying for a second attack course. sustained while on the run from at the time of the shootout, Davis The event was dedicated in police, officials said. told CBS. Early indications were many other ways to the Boston The US Federal Bureau of the brothers acted alone, Davis attacks. Investigation still was unable to and other officials said. After the participants, Olympic interview Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, When police were able to move athletes among them, bowed their 19, Boston Police Commissioner in after the hail of bullets stopped, heads for the half-minute silence, Ed Davis told CBS television, and they found unexploded devices lit- they raised a huge cheer. authorities may never be able to tering the street and one in the The runners then set off on speak with him, Boston Mayor carjacked SUV that the broth- a course over which hung many Thomas Menino said. ers had been driving. The devices banners, including one reading: The suspect was in Beth Israel contained the same type of shrap- “Run if you can, walk if you must, Deaconess Medical Center while nel used in the marathon bombs. Courtney Brillant helps her two-year-old son Wesley to place a flower at a memorial for the victims of the Boston but finish for Boston”. US Attorney Carmen Ortiz, “There is no doubt that they Marathon bombings, near the finish line in Boston, Massachusetts, yesterday. Organisers announced that the federal prosecutor for the were made by these two guys,” £2 for every finisher would be Boston area, was working on filing Davis said. donated to a fund for the Boston criminal charges, Davis said. An Police finally found the suspect victims. announcement on charges could cowering in a boat in a backyard FBI mishandled case of one There was also a social media come later yesterday, he said. in Watertown, hours after police campaign encouraging runners Tsarnaev was shot in the went door to door searching for to place their hands on their throat and had tongue damage, him after he escaped on foot. A hearts as they crossed the fin- said a source close to the investi- man went to check on his boat suspect, doubt lawmakers ish line. gation, speaking on condition of after the tarp had come loose. “Marathons are all about people anonymity. “He saw the suspect, retreated, BOSTON, Massachusetts: same show, also expressed con- seriously wounded in a shootout coming together,” Keith Luxon, an “We don’t know if we’ll ever be and called police and we were With the hospitalised Boston cern about the older Tsarnaev. with the suspects. amateur runner who competed in able to question the individual,” there instantaneously,” Davis said. bombing suspect unable to “It’s people like this that you Counter-terrorism agents trained the Boston race and was also due Menino told ABC’s This Week Tamerlan Tsarnaev travelled speak, attention shifted yes- don’t want to let out of your sight, in interrogating “high-value” to take part in London, told the programme. He did not elaborate. to Moscow in January 2012 and terday to his dead brother, who and this was a mistake,” Graham detainees were waiting to question BBC. Tsarnaev will be defended spent six months in the region, a may have been radicalised or said about the elder of the two Dzhokhar — who is being treated “Part of that was ruined in by the Federal Public Defender law enforcement source said. even trained in the Caucasus brothers, ethnic Chechens who at the same hospital as many of the Boston, and it’s up to us to put Office, which had yet to issue any He spent at least a month last last year. had been living in the United marathon bombing victims — a law some of that back.” public statements on the case. summer helping his father renovate US lawmakers questioned why States for a decade. enforcement official said. Organisers estimated that more Investigators were seeking a his first-floor apartment next door Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, killed in “I don’t know if our laws are Officials have reportedly than 700,000 spectators lined the motive for the Boston Marathon to a dentistry in Makhachkala, a a shootout, did not raise more red insufficient or the FBI failed, invoked a “public safety” legal marathon route in London and bombings and whether others city in the Dagestan region on the flags despite being questioned at but we’re at war with radical exception that will allow them to many said the horrors in Boston were involved besides the ethnic Caspian Sea. the request of a foreign govern- Islamists and we need to up our question Tsarnaev without read- had made them more determined Chechen brothers they suspect The suspect’s mother, Zubeidat ment in 2011 and spending six game.” ing him his rights. to show their support. carried out the attacks. Tsarnaeva, who now lives in months in the volatile region in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, mean- Graham and fellow Republican Katie Prahin, who lives in The other identified suspect, Russia, told a Russian television 2012. while remained in a heavily Senator John McCain have London but comes from the US older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, station Tamerlan had been under “Clearly something happened in guarded hospital, reportedly una- led calls for the teenager to be state of Virginia and studied in 26, was killed during a firefight FBI surveillance for years. my judgement in that six-month ble to speak because of a throat declared an “enemy combatant,” Boston, was among those cheering with police on Friday, in the Ruslan Tsarni, who said he timeframe... I’m very concerned,” wound suffered in the violent which would give him the same on the runners. middle of the dramatic 26 hours was an uncle of the brothers, told Representative Michael McCaul, chase that shut down Boston for status as Guantanamo “war on “It is good to be here today and between when the FBI released CNN on Saturday he first noticed Chairman of the House Homeland most of the day Friday. terror” detainees. Legal rights not shying away,” the 35-year-old pictures of the two suspects and a change in Tamerlan’s religious Security committee, told CNN’s The FBI would only say yester- groups have meanwhile insisted social worker said. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s capture in views in 2009. He suggested the State of the Union. day that he was still in “serious he be given a criminal trial, even Marshals in high-visibility the Boston suburbs. radicalization of his nephew “I personally believe that this condition.” though Tsarnaev would likely face jackets were dotted along the Two bombs made in pressure happened while he was in the man received training when he The Tsarnaev brothers are the the death penalty. route and police officers on bicy- cookers and packed with ball United States “in the streets of was over there and he radicalised main suspects in the double bomb Dzhokhar became a US citizen cles slowly patrolled behind the bearings and nails exploded at Cambridge (Massachusetts).” The from 2010 to the present.” attack on the Boston marathon in 2011, while his older brother’s spectators, while a sniffer dog the Boston Marathon on Monday, family emigrated to the United Republican Senator Lindsey which killed three people and application was reportedly held was walked along the course in killing three people and injuring States about a decade ago. Graham and Democratic Senator wounded about 180. A police- up. the city centre. 176 and setting of a tense week in REUTERS Chuck Schumer, appearing on the man was killed and another was AFP AFP Brazil policemen given 156 years in jail

SAO PAULO: Twenty-three Brazilian were killed, another 87 were wounded. said he was “absolutely satisfied” with the police were sentenced to 156 years in jail No police were harmed in the operation, verdict, calling the punishment “adequate.” each yesterday for their role in the kill- but the defence said they fired in self-defence Fellow prosecutor Marcio Friggi defended ing of 111 inmates in 1992 during Brazil’s after being threatened and assaulted by the the military police as an institution but deadliest-ever prison uprising. prisoners. Three other policemen in the trial stressed the need to punish “rotten apples.” The policemen, most of them now retired, were cleared of wrongdoing. Authorities had initially claimed the were accused of killing 15 prisoners in Sao Defence lawyer Ieda Ribeiro de Souza police were trying to break up a fight Paulo’s Carandiru prison during the opera- slammed the narrow verdict, saying she had between prisoners who had seized control tion to quell the revolt on October 2, 1992, already appealed the sentences. of one of the cell blocks. which came to be known as the “Carandiru “One vote made the difference. I did But findings later suggested military massacre.” not expect any condemnation,” she told police had shot prisoners and then destroyed Survivors had described scenes of chaos, reporters. “The sentence does not reflect evidence that could have determined individ- accusing police of firing on inmates who had the thinking of Brazilian society. One juror ual responsibility for the killings. No one is already surrendered or were hiding in their decided the future of these men.” currently serving jail time over the incident. cells. In addition to the 111 prisoners who But prosecutor Fernando Pereira da Silva AFP

Queen turns 87 as Kate shows baby bump

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II The ceremonial saluting battery marked her 87th birthday with of the Household Division fired a little fanfare yesterday, spend- 41-gun royal salute from London’s ing the day privately while Prince Green Park while the Band of the William’s wife Catherine was Royal Artillery played a range of showing off her baby bump. celebratory music. This year is an eventful one for The queen’s official birthday is the monarch as she will mark the in June, when Britain’s weather is 60th anniversary of her coronation, supposed to be more suitable for staged at Westminster Abbey on the grand Trooping of the Colour June 2 1953. ceremony. And her third great grandchild The queen has carried out more — who will be directly in line to than 30,000 public engagements inherit the throne — is expected since her accession to the throne to be born in mid-July to William in 1952, according to avid royal fol- and Kate. lower Tim O’Donovan, 81. The Duchess of Cambridge, 31, But there are signs the Queen is proudly displayed her growing tailoring the type of public engage- bump beneath a pastel Mulberry ments she carries out to suit her coat as she stepped in for the queen age. Last year, the Queen left all at a function in Windsor Castle cel- official overseas tours to younger ebrating Britain’s scout movement. members of her family and due to Traditional gun salutes were to illness this year, cancelled her only be fired across the country, but planned overseas trip to Rome. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attending the National Review of military tributes will be held today. AGENCIES Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, near London, yesterday. MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES North Korea China quake toll climbs to 208 moves two Rescuers struggle to reach remote rural corner; more than 11,800 injured more missile LUSHAN, China: Rescuers and missing at 24, with more than launchers struggled to reach a remote, 11,800 injured. rural corner of southwestern Hundreds of armed police were SEOUL: North Korea has China yesterday as the toll of blocked from using roads that moved two more missile launch- the dead and missing from the were wrecked by landslides and ers to its east coast, where prep- country’s worst earthquake in marched in single file with shovels arations are apparently under three years climbed to 208 with en route to Baoxing, one of the way for a missile test as ten- almost 1,000 serious injuries. hardest hit areas. Xinhua news sions simmer on the peninsula, The 6.6 magnitude quake agency said 18,000 troops were in a report said yesterday. struck in Lushan county, near the area. Expectations had been high the city of Ya’an in the southwest- The Foreign Ministry thanked that Pyongyang would carry out ern province of Sichuan, close to foreign governments for offers of a test to coincide with celebra- where a devastating 7.9 quake hit help, but said the country was tions marking the birth of North in May 2008, killing 70,000. able to cope. Korea’s late founding leader Kim Most of the deaths were con- In Lushan, doctors and nurses Il-Sung on April 15 but it did not centrated in Lushan, a short drive tended to people in the open or materialise. up the valley from Ya’an, but res- under tents in the grounds of The North Korean military cuers’ progress was hampered by the main hospital, surrounded last week moved two launchers the narrowness of the road and by shattered glass, plaster and believed to be for Scud missiles to landslides, as well as government concrete. Water and electricity the northeast province of South controls restricting access to were cut off by the quake, but the Hamgyong, Yonhap news agency avoid traffic jams. spring weather is warm. said, citing a senior Seoul official. “The Lushan county centre is “I was scared. I’ve never seen “We have discovered the North getting back to normal, but the an earthquake this big before,” has moved two additional TELs need is still considerable in terms said farmer Chen Tianxiong, (transporter erector launchers) of shelter and materials,” said 37, lying on a stretcher between to the east coast... after April 16,” Kevin Xia of the International tents, his family looking on. the official was quoted as saying, Federation of Red Cross and Red In another tent, Zhou Lin sat adding Seoul and Washington Crescent Societies. tending to his wife and three-day- were closely monitoring the site. “Supplies have had difficulty old son who were evacuated from A spokesman for Seoul’s getting into the region because a Lushan hospital soon after the defence ministry was not imme- of the traffic jams. Most of our quake struck on Saturday. diately available to confirm the supplies are still on the way.” “I was worried the child or Rescuers walk through wreckage to reach isolated Baoxing country after the earthquake in Ya’an, southwest report. In Ya’an, relief workers from his mother would be hurt. The China’s Sichuan province, yesterday. Previously, the North was across China expressed frus- buildings were all shaking. I was reported to have moved seven tration with gaining access to extremely scared. But now I don’t quoted Li as telling patients at government was their only hope. collapsed, unlike in 2008 when missile launchers to its coast fac- Lushan and the villages beyond, feel afraid any more,” said Zhou, a hospital. “The government will Cao Bangying, 36, whose fam- many poorly constructed schools ing the East Sea (Sea of Japan) up in the mountains. looking at his child who was take care of all the costs for those ily had set up mattresses and crumpled causing huge public in apparent preparations for a “We’re in a hurry. There are wrapped in a blanket on a make- severely wounded.” makeshift cots under a dump anger, prompting a nationwide test that would further escalate people that need help and we have shift bed. Chen Yong, the vice-director truck, said her house had been campaign of re-building. tensions. supplies in the back (of the car),” Premier Li Keqiang flew into of the Ya’an city government destroyed. Ya’an is a city of 1.5 million Angered by fresh UN sanctions said one man from the Shandong the disaster zone by helicopter to earthquake response office, told “Being without a home while people and is considered one of triggered by its third nuclear Province Earthquake Emergency comfort the injured and displaced, reporters on Saturday that the having a child of this age is dif- the birthplaces of Chinese tea cul- test in February and joint South Response Team, who declined to chatting to rescuers and clamber- death toll was unlikely to rise ficult,” Cao said, cradling her ture. It is also the home to one of Korea-US military exercises, the give his name. ing over rubble. dramatically. nine-month-old baby. “We can China’s main centres for protect- North has for weeks been issu- The Ministry of Civil Affairs “Treat and heal your wounds Already poor, many of the only rely on the government ing the giant panda. ing threats of missile strikes and put the number of dead at 184 with peace of mind,” Xinhua earthquake victims said the to help us.” No schools had REUTERS nuclear war. But despite the passing of the Kim Il-Sung anniversary, a Seoul defence ministry spokesman said Thursday that the possibility of a test involving shorter-range Scud, mid-range Musudan, or long- Two dead, mayor wounded in Philippine ambush range Rodong missiles remained. April 25 could be another pos- CAGAYAN DE ORO: Mindanao island, police said. yesterday, hours after the attack, the vehicle carrying my mother,” vowed justice for the Guingonas. sible date for a missile launch, the Communist guerrillas have “Ms Guingona was with six because the ambush site was in a Guingona said. “She was wounded “There is no place for violent report said, quoting military offi- wounded a town mayor and police escort on their way back remote area. and trapped inside the vehicle. I acts like this against any official cials in Seoul. That is the found- killed two of her aides in a pre- from attending a town fiesta The mayor’s son, Senator am relieved that she is now safe or candidate in this coming May ing anniversary of the North’s election ambush in the south- when they were ambushed by Teofisto Guingona, said his and in stable condition,” he said. election,” she said. military. ern Philippines, police said New People’s Army (NPA) mother was in a stable condition He said the police and the mili- The attack came less than a The Musudan — seen as most yesterday. rebels,” national police spokesman following the harrowing ordeal. tary had launched a manhunt for month before local elections in May. likely to be tested — has an esti- Ruth Guingona, a member Generoso Cerbo told reporters. He said his mother’s convoy the attackers, who also killed his NPA guerrillas often take advantage mated range of 2,500 to 4,000km, of President Benigno Aquino’s Chief Superintendent Cerbo was blocked by NPA rebels armed mother’s driver and an aide, and of election seasons to raise funds, by enough to reach South Korea and Liberal Party whose husband said the rebels fled after a with high powered firearms as she wounded one officer. demanding protection money from Japan and potentially US mili- is a former vice president, sus- 10-minute gunfight with the made her way home before mid- A spokeswoman for Aquino, candidates who want to campaign tary bases on the Pacific island tained wounds in her arms and police. However the mayor was night. “They had grenade launch- Abigail Valte, said the govern- in areas under their control. of Guam. feet in late Saturday’s attack on safely retrieved only at dawn ers and they were able to flip over ment condemned the attack, and AFP AFP Party rebels cloud Malaysia Japan ministers visit war shrine TOKYO: Two Japanese cabinet ministers equipment made of wood and fabric — which visited Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni war bears his name and title — which is used to deco- polls outlook shrine yesterday while Prime Minister Shinzo rate an altar, a shrine official said. Abe has dedicated equipment used in rituals in Visits to the shrine by government ministers KUALA LUMPUR: Infighting moves likely to anger China and South Korea. and high-profile figures spark outrage in China over nominations has led to a The shrine, which honours around 2.5 million and on the Korean peninsula, where many feel record 79 Malaysian independ- war dead — including 14 leading war criminals — Japan has failed to atone for its brutal aggres- ent parliamentary candidates, is seen by Japan’s Asian neighbours as a symbol sion in the first half of the 20th century. further complicating predic- of Tokyo’s imperialist past. Liberal politicians tend to stay away but con- tions for an election already Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, who is also servative lawmakers have routinely visited to pay widely seen as too close to call. Finance Minister, visited Yasukuni in the evening respect to the war dead as well as to demonstrate Party discord has affected both after returning from Washington, Jiji Press news their ideological stance. the 56-year-old ruling coalition and agency reported. Abe visited the shrine last year in his capac- the three-party opposition, which Keiji Furuya, the chief of the National Public ity as opposition leader before he took office as are waging a bitter fight for May Safety Commission, visited the shrine yesterday prime minister in December, leading to criti- 5 elections shaping up as the most morning at the start of its annual spring festival, cism from China’s state-run media. During competitive in Malaysian history. one of his secretaries and a shrine official said. his first spell as premier in 2006-7 he stayed Final nominations for 222 “It is natural for me as a parliament member away from the shrine as he tried to mend ties parliament seats were unveiled to extend my sincere condolences to the spirits with neighbouring nations strained because Saturday, kicking off the two- of the war dead who had served their lives for of former premier Junichiro Koizumi’s annual week campaign and a slate of this country,” Furuya said after his visit. pilgrimage. would-be candidates on both Abe did not make a pilgrimage but paid for AFP sides, including incumbents, have gone rogue as independents after being left off their parties’ lists. “Party discipline is important, we will issue letters today to sack those who contested as inde- pendents,” Prime Minister Najib Razak was quoted by local media yesterday. Other parties, including those within the opposition, have made similar announcements. In some districts, candidates from different opposition par- ties, which had pledged to work together, will now face each other, threatening to split their votes. Independents could make a difference in many closely fought seats, said Bridget Welsh, a Malaysia politics ana- lyst at Singapore Management University. “It’s a combination of things: disgruntlement, party infighting, planting of people, a situation of more people entering the race. It’s going to make things more complicated,” she said. AFP Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso (second right) bows at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, yesterday. MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

Rally against corrupt system Taliban kill six UK plans asylum for Afghan cops GHAZNI, AFGHANISTAN: Six Afghan policemen were killed yesterday in a Taliban raid helped by an “insider”, officials Afghan interpreters said, in the latest such attack to hit Western-trained security forces. Taliban threaten citizens working with Nato The militants stormed a police post in the Deh Yak dis- LONDON/KABUL: Hundreds were abducted and murdered by the Iraq war, said: “The British trict of central Ghazni province of Afghan interpreters who have insurgents. military’s job in Afghanistan and killed the six officers as they risked their lives working with Dozens of others have been would have been impossible slept, an official said. UK forces in Helmand province wounded. The US, Canada, without local interpreters, who “One of the policemen who could be offered relocation to Australia and New Zealand have have risked their lives and made had links with the Taliban let Britain this week when David all granted Afghan interpreters extraordinary sacrifices just like them into the post while other Cameron reviews the issue the right to asylum. British soldiers. police were sleeping,” district at a meeting of the National The Taliban has declared a “After the Iraq war the UK chief Fazul Ahmad Tolwak Security Council (NSC). death sentence on all Afghans gave Iraqi interpreters asylum said. The prime minister has been working with Nato forces in the in this country, but — shame- He said one officer was given three broad options and country, and some members of fully — Britain is the only Nato wounded but survived. Another is expected to make a decision the NSC have privately expressed country yet to do this for Afghan police officer was detained over tomorrow that could affect up to fears the UK will look miserly, and interpreters.” suspected links to the attack and 1,100 Afghan nationals — includ- lacking in compassion, unless the Though the Foreign Office has was being investigated, he said. ing more than 600 interpreters, interpreters are given the option promised action will be taken to Fazul Sabawoon, a provincial who could be in grave danger to live in the UK. help the interpreters, there has spokesman, confirmed the inci- from reprisals once Nato forces The interpreters are paid well been criticism of the scheme dent and said six officers — part have left Afghanistan in 2014. compared with most Afghans — offered to Iraqi interpreters, of the Afghan Local Police, a The most comprehensive about £1,000 a month — but the which defence officials have said US-funded community force — option involves offering a reloca- cash cannot protect them from “is expensive and complex to were killed in the pre-dawn raid. tion package similar to the one revenge attacks. administer”. He also blamed an “insider” given to local interpreters follow- “You can offer the interpreters But in the latest Commons for the attack. More than 60 for- ing the Iraq war. every economic incentive in the defence select committee report eign soldiers were killed in 2012 But two cheaper ideas also world to stay in their own country, on Afghanistan, Mark Sedwill, in insider attacks that have bred being considered include offer- but that isn’t going to remove the a former director general for mistrust and threatened to derail ing the interpreters a series of threat posed to them,” said one civil Afghanistan and Pakistan at the the training of Afghan forces ahead “economic incentives” to remain service source. Foreign Office, said it would be of Nato’s withdrawal next year. in Afghanistan, and requiring Last week a number of senior possible to repatriate staff and for Scores of Afghan forces have them to apply for asylum in the military figures and politicians them to start a new life. also died in the attacks. The usual way, without preferential joined calls for the Afghan inter- “We employ a vast number of threat has become so serious treatment. preters to be offered asylum in interpreters and highly skilled that foreign soldiers working This would infuriate campaign- the UK, saying the country had people within the Nato mission. with Afghan forces are regularly ers, who have argued the inter- a “moral obligation” to protect As we have seen elsewhere, if watched over by so-called “guard- preters must be given immediate them. given lump sums and the right ian angel” troops. Supporters of Pakistani cleric Tahirul Qadri gather at a rally in Lahore special status as a reward for In an open letter, the former kind of training, they can come yesterday to protest against the corrupt electoral system. Qadri the dangerous work they have Liberal Democrat leader Lord out and start setting up busi- announced last month that his party will boycott the upcoming parlia- undertaken. Twenty interpret- Ashdown and General Mike nesses of their own,” he said. Bomb kills four mentary elections as old faces will return to the parliament and there ers have died since 2001 — five Jackson, head of the army during GUARDIAN NEWS will be no positive change. Pakistani soldiers MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN: A roadside bomb targeting a military convoy yesterday killed four Pakistan soldiers and wounded four more in a Musharraf held in ‘luxurious isolation’ northwestern tribal area near the Afghan border, officials ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s edge of Islamabad as a “sub-jail”, “I was not allowed to have a The 69-year-old returned from petitioned Pakistan’s top court to said. former military ruler Pervez saving him the indignity and risk meeting with him. His family four years of self-imposed exile try him for treason for imposing The blast was triggered by Musharraf is being held in “iso- — his life has been threatened by members are not allowed to see last month promising to “save” emergency law and he also faces remote control in Mirali town in lation” in his luxury farmhouse, Taliban militants — of going to him. He has been allocated two the nuclear-armed country from charges of conspiracy to murder North Waziristan tribal district, confined to two rooms and prison. rooms in the farmhouse and his economic ruin and militancy, but opposition leader Benazir Bhutto a notorious hub of Taliban and Al stripped of his personal staff, his But Mohammad Amjad, spokes- movements are confined in those his homecoming has turned to in 2007 and over the death of a Qaeda linked militants. party spokesman said yesterday. man for Musharraf’s All Pakistan rooms. His personal staff have been bitter disappointment. rebel leader during a 2006 mili- “The roadside bomb planted A court remanded Musharraf, Muslim League party, complained removed.” On Tuesday he was disqualified tary operation. near Khawaja Khar check post who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to yesterday that his lawyers and Musharraf’s arrest on Friday from running in the May 11 gen- The next hearing in the went off when a convoy left Mirali 2008, in custody on Saturday after staff were being denied access was an unprecedented move eral election, which should mark Supreme Court treason petition on its way to the northwestern his arrest over his decision to sack to him. “General Musharraf is against a former army chief in the first democratic transition of comes today and Amjad com- city of Bannu,” a local security judges when he imposed emer- being kept in isolation,” Amjad Pakistan, which has seen three power after a civilian government plained Musharraf’s lawyers had official said, adding that four sol- gency rule in November 2007. The told reporters outside the former periods of military rule and where completes a full-term in office. not been allowed to see him to diers died and four more were authorities declared the retired army chief’s heavily guarded resi- the armed forces still wield enor- He also faces a litany of serious discuss the cases against him. rushed to hospital. general’s plush farmhouse on the dence in Islamabad. mous power. criminal allegations: lawyers have AFP AFP Pakistan cleric tries hand in politics

JHANG, PAKISTAN: When Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi greets supporters on the Pakistan election trail, he opens his pitch with the kind of promises to the poor that any other politician might make. But behind the reassuring rhetoric lies what his opponents believe is a dangerous agenda — to gain a foothold in parliament and further his designs to oppress Pakistan’s Shia minority. Ludhianvi, a radical Sunni cleric, is a hate figure for Shias who accuse him of devoting his decades-long career to foment- ing an escalating campaign of gun attacks and suicide bombings targeting their community. The prospect that he might win a place in the political mainstream at the May 11 vote horrifies Shias who fear his presence in parliament will give him a much stronger platform to strike out at the sect. And it looks like Ludhianvi may have a better shot than at the last election in 2008 when he came second. His main rival has been barred from the race and a visit to his constituency of Jhang, in the heart of populous Punjab province, found no shortage of supporters. “I cannot bring any change if I am sitting Radical Sunni cleric Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi (centre), is greeted by supporters during his as a layman outside parliament,” Ludhianvi, election campaign in Jhang, Punjab province, yesterday. flanked by bodyguards, said in an interview. “If I get into parliament, everyone will be listening to what we want.” a Nato pullout in 2014. Any triumph by wave of gun attacks on Shias. As he toured Jhang, which served as the Ludhianvi at the polls could be read as a sign Pakistan banned Sipah-e-Sahaba in 2001 cradle of sectarian extremist groups in the that sectarianism — now seen as a top secu- under pressure from the United States to 1980s, people in one village after another rity threat — has made a troubling new in- crack down on militancy but the group emerged from their homes to shower him road into the political sphere, which could changed its name to Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat with rose petals. “If I get into parliament, further polarise the nuclear-armed country. (ASWJ), which Ludhianvi heads. I will be able to save this entire country Ludhianvi was a leader of Sipah-e-Sahaba, Pakistan’s sectarian fringe has long been from bloodshed,” said Ludhianvi, who wears a sectarian Sunni group which emerged in plagued by divisions which make it hard a thick beard and an embroidered skull cap Jhang in the mid-1980s with the support of to determine what role individual leaders and projects a commanding presence. Pakistani intelligence and which has since play. But security officials see Ludhianvi as a The election is seen as a milestone for been linked to hundreds of killings of Shias. member of a core group of ideologues whose Pakistan’s fragile democracy, marking the The group’s offshoot, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi anti-Shia views have served as a source of first time a civilian government has com- (LeJ), evolved into one of Pakistan’s most inspiration for militants, though he denies pleted a full term in a country which has a feared militant groups and has claimed any role in violence. The military has in the long history of military meddling in politics. responsibility for many attacks on Shias, past quietly supported Islamist politicians Western powers are hoping the polls including a series of bombings that killed and parties in the interest of its own politi- might deliver a government capable of grap- almost 200 people in the southwestern city cal agenda but it is not clear what stand the pling with huge domestic challenges and of Quetta this year. military-run security agencies that watch helping the United States bring the Afghan Police in Karachi, the commercial capital, domestic politics are taking this time. Taliban to the negotiating table ahead of suspect LeJ or similar groups are behind a REUTERS MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA

A dinosaur welcome Visa-on-arrival UPA on edge at two Kerala airports

KOCHI: The central govern- as parliament ment has approved the intro- duction of visa-on-arrival (VoA) service at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram and meet to resume Kochi airports, a minister said yesterday. “The new facility will allow citizens of 11 countries — Japan, Govt keen to get key bills passed Singapore, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Philippines, NEW DELHI: Support of reviewed the parliament strategy Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Samajwadi Party and the with senior ministers on Friday. Myanmar and Indonesia — to Bahujan Samaj Party would Even if the SP with 22 MPs in obtain tourist visas upon arrival be crucial for the Congress-led the Lok Sabha decides to ditch in Kerala,” Kerala Tourism UPA during the remainder of the government, the BSP with 21 Minister A P Anil Kumar said. budget session of parliament as members, the Left parties with He added that the preparations the government’s failure to get 24 and the Janata Dal-United are on to implement the scheme the finance bill passed will imply with 20 members could bail out at the two airports. The minis- its loss of majority and result in the government, aver Congress ter hoped the new facility would early elections, say analysts and party sources. encourage more tourists from political observers. This week the centre allocated these countries to travel to Kerala. Keeping that in mind, the gov- Rs120 bn to Bihar ruled by JD-U The decision to introduce the ernment is keen to get key bills leader Nitish Kumar, whose long Visitors pose with an employee dressed as a dinosaur at the ‘Adlabs Imagica’ theme park in Khopoli, about visa-on-arrival service at five passed when parliament resumes alliance with the BJP is seemingly 75km from Mumbai yesterday. The 80-acre theme park built at an approximate cost of $294m, opened to the airports in the country, including its budget session after a brief on the rocks. With the JD-U dead public on Thursday. Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, recess. The bills relate to food opposed to Gujarat Chief Minister was taken at the third meeting of security, land take-over, anti- Narendra Modi as a possible prime the Inter-ministerial Committee graft Lokpal besides those related ministerial candidate of the NDA, on Tourism, subject to approval to reforms in the pension and there is a lot of speculation over the from the ministry of home affairs. insurance sectors. Their passage future of the BJP-JD-U alliance. Hospitals offer $800 heart surgery will showcase to voters that the Even if the SP decides to with- NIA hunts for government performed despite draw support after the budget the opposition. session, the government will not BANGALORE: What if hospi- it? A hundred years after the they are building a 200-300 bed terror suspect But the first hurdle will be the necessarily fall, say some analysts. tals were run like a mix of Wal- first heart surgery, less than 10 hospital. They are likely to spend finance bill. The budget session is to conclude Mart and a low-cost airline? percent of the world’s population over $600m,” he said. PATNA: The National A large number of amendments May 10. The result might be something can,” he said. “There is a hospital coming up Investigation Agency (NIA) has moved by the opposition against The government has time till like the chain of “no-frills” Already famous for his “heart in London. They are likely to spend searched four districts of Bihar the finance bill are sure to give a the monsoon session in July- Narayana Hrudayalaya clinics factory” in Bangalore, which does over a billion pounds,” added the for Tahseen Akhtar, alleg- tough time to the Congress-led August to push through some in southern India. the highest number of cardiac father of four, who has a large print edly a member of the Indian United Progressive Alliance’s floor populist welfare measures, hope Using pre-fabricated buildings, operations in the world, the latest of mother Teresa on his wall — one of Mujahideen (IM) involved in managers, informed sources said. for a good monsoon and a bumper stripping out air-conditioning and Narayana Hrudayalaya (“Temple his most famous patients. Our target terrorist strikes in the country, Though most political parties crop to lift the mood of the agri- even training visitors to help with of the Heart”) projects are ultra is to build and equip a hospital for police said yesterday. do not want early elections to the culture-dependent rural popula- post-operative care, the group low-cost facilities. $6m and build it in six months.” “NIA teams have conducted raids Lok Sabha, SP chief Mulayam tion, and then possibly call for believes it can cut the cost of heart The first is a single-storey hos- The Mysore facility represents in Samastipur, Darbhanga, Munger Singh Yadav, who was flexing his general elections by yearend. surgery to an astonishing $800. pital in Mysore, two hours drive his vision for the future of health- and Madhubani districts in the muscles in the past, is seen as These are among the various “Today healthcare has got phe- from Bangalore, which was built care in India — and a model likely last 24 hours in search of Tahseen perfectly capable of pulling the scenarios being discussed in the nomenal services to offer. Almost for about $7.4m in only 10 months to burnish India’s reputation as a Akhtar alias Monu, accused of sev- rug from under the government’s political corridors and strategy every disease can be cured and if and recently opened its doors. centre for low-cost innovation in eral terrorist attacks,” an officer at feet without notice. sessions. According to political you can’t cure patients, you can Set amid palm trees and with the developing world. the Bihar Police headquarters here Sensing the Congress is vul- commentator and professor of give them meaningful life,” says five operating theatres for car- Relatives or friends visiting said. Tahseen Akhtar, considered to nerable as it lost two allies — the political science in the Jawaharlal company founder Dr Devi Shetty, diac, brain and kidney procedures, in-patients undergo a four-hour be close to Yasin Bhatkal, the man Trinamool Congress with its 19 Nehru Univeristy (JNU) Zoya one of the world’s most famous Shetty boasts how it was built at a nursing course and are expected who founded Indian Mujahideen, members and the DMK with Hasan, the central government heart surgeons. fraction of the cost of equivalents to change bandages and do other hails from a village in Samastipur, 18 members — in the past six is “delicately balanced”. “But what percentage of the in the rich world. simple tasks. about 100km from here. months, party chief Sonia Gandhi IANS people of this planet can afford “Near Stanford (in the US), AFP IANS Interactive website, special land quotas for overseas Punjabis

N INTERACTIVE also have 10 percent quota in resi- website where they dential plots for NRIs. could arrange for THE NR EYE The state has already fulfilled webinars with minis- the assurance of issuing privilege ters and top govern- Moiz Mannan cards to NRIs. ment A officials and special quotas The card can be used for res- in housing and industrial plots overseas Punjabis to register their ervation of NRI wards in edu- are the two new items added to a grievances and issues concerning cational institutions that offer slew of measures announced for various departments. a quota in admissions. The card overseas Punjabis by their state Top officials of the depart- holder will also get preferential government. ment have been asked to ensure treatment at various reputed Punjab probably tops the list of instant response to the issues of hospitals, schools and commercial Indian states that have the larg- Punjabi diaspora from the con- establishments. It also entitles the est numbers of non-residents. cerned department. The website holders to discounts at different However, the government has no is also likely to be integrated or shops, malls, hotels, restaurants clue to even an estimate of the linked with social networks and and jewellery shops. number that has gone abroad provide live chat service. Further, At the time of its launch in owing to rampant illegal migra- it would be used to generate feed- January, over a thousand commer- tion. An attempt to enumerate the back from the NRIs and get their cial establishments besides hospi- diaspora last year failed because suggestions and views on develop- tals and schools were reported to the surveyors were accosted by ment and other larger issues of have already approached the gov- hostile relatives of hundreds of the state. Besides the complaint ernment and offered to give dis- such illegal migrants. registration mechanism, the web- count and reservations to NRIs. In this context, therefore, it site would provide detailed infor- By having this card the NRI will is only those who are accounted mation on the services brought get a discount ranging from 10 to for who can be considered for the under the purview of the Right to 25 percent. In government offices welfare measures. Most of them Service Act in Punjab. NRI asso- one can show the card and be are entrepreneurs who can be ciations and groups abroad may given privileged treatment. important partners investing in even use the website to set up As for security matters and the state’s development. webinars to interact directly with property disputes, an NRI com- For most of their matters in ministers and top officials accord- mission has already been set up to India, they have to deal with gov- ing to pre-arranged schedules. address these issues. Special police ernment officials. And, therefore, Other than that the website stations for NRIs are also in place. the most frequent complaints would contain a “complete data- The government has brought in pertain to bureaucratic lethargy, base” on NRIs and informa- crucial legislation, including laws inefficiency, corruption and a lack tion about the special facilities, dealing with fast track eviction of of transparency. schemes and other measures encroached property. These points were raised available in the state for its Recently, the state government emphatically by overseas Punjabis diaspora abroad. has taken a path breaking deci- at a conclave earlier this year The other major announcement sion, in which an NRI can get a and Chief Minister Prakash last week pertained to carving out tenant evicted from multiple prop- Singh Badal has been at pains to quotas for NRIs in the state’s erties, multiple times. Earlier he address these grievances. It was proposed industrial investment was allowed only once for a single at the NRI Sammelan in January and real estate policy likely to be property. A similar amendment that overseas representatives had launched later this month. has also been effected for rural been told about plans to launch Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir properties. It has also been decided a website dedicated to griev- Singh Badal was quoted by the that a state government under- ance redressal and also promised media as saying that his govern- taking, PESCO, will provide pro- preference in house allotments by ment had plans to “ make NRIs fessionally trained ex-servicemen the Punjab Urban Development equal partners in the indus- to guard the properties of NRIs Authority (PUDA). trial progress of the state”. As in Punjab on a nominal payment. It has now been reported by the part of this thinking, a 10 per- In September last year, the media in Punjab that the proposed cent quota of projects and plots Punjab government had approved website would be launched by the would be reserved for Punjabi the formation of an NRI end of May and would make the diaspora. As a follow-up to the Foundation to expedite imple- government that much more assurances given at the NRI mentation of welfare programmes accessible to Punjabis across the Sammelan, the new Industrial for the NRIs. The foundation will globe. Issuing instructions to his Investment Policy will have 10 function at the state level and department last week, the state percent quota in industrial plots comprise members of top educa- NRI Affairs Minister Bikram for them. Similarly, all new colo- tional institutions, associations and Singh Majithia was quoted as say- nies of PUDA, GMADA and other NGOs for its smooth functioning. ing that the website would enable urban development agencies will THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17 Protesters target houses of Sonia, PM Two more rapes reported in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Angry pro- and status of women in society”. He testers staged a second day of said the issues came into sharper demonstrations here yester- focus after the horrific December 16 day to voice outrage over the gang-rape and the gruesome assault brutal rape of a five-year-old on the five-year-old girl. girl — storming the barricades With Delhi elections slated this outside the residences of Prime year-end and general elections Minister Manmohan Singh next year, most of the protests and Congress President Sonia yesterday had definite political Gandhi. overtones. The girl, whose private parts Activists of Arvind Kejriwal’s have suffered mutilation due to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) the savagery of the act, was in attempted to storm the barri- stable condition, said doctors at cades of the prime minister’s 7, the All India Institute of Medical Race Course Road residence while Sciences (AIIMS), adding she Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may not undergo any reconstruc- women activists broke through tive surgery for now. two barricades outside Gandhi’s The alleged rapist, Manoj 10 Janpath residence. Kumar, 22, who was sent to 14 The Delhi Police headquarters days’ judicial custody yesterday, at ITO in central Delhi became claimed that a second person was a rallying point for protesters, involved in the April 15 rape in mostly from AAP, as they squat- east Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar. But ted on the streets and shouted Police try to detain supporters of Aam Aadmi Party during a protest outside the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi yesterday. police have denied it. slogans to demand the resignation Anger spilled onto the streets of city police chief Neeraj Kumar protesters were detained for a to rally there but were stopped. rape issue should not be politi- labourers, alleged police apathy as demonstrators squatted on over the alleged callous handling while and later let off. BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, who cised. “Unfortunately the Leader of over their missing complaint for the streets, shouted slogans and of the rape issue by police. Around 40 AAP protesters has called for death penalty for Opposition is playing to the gallery.” their daughter. They also alleged scuffled with policemen over the At AIIMS, protesters mainly were detained for attempting those who rape minors, Sunday Congress spokesperson Sandeep that policemen tried to bribe them rising incidence of rapes in the from AAP and the ultra-left All to break the barricades out- said the rape of the five-year-old Dikshit, without directly calling for to hush up the rape incident. national capital, even as two more India Students Association, held side the prime minister’s house. had exposed the government’s the resignation of Delhi Police chief Police have suspended two rape incidents were reported — of demonstrations outside the hos- India Gate, the scene of major “farce of security” following the Neeraj Kumar, said: “A signal is officials. Another officer was an 11-year-old girl and a 15-year- pital on the main road. protests following the December December 16 gang-rape. sent out when action is taken and suspended for slapping a woman old girl in separate incidents. In the afternoon, hundreds of 16 gang-rape, was out of bounds Taking a dig at Gandhi’s state- it is necessary that only an indi- protester. Delhi has witnessed The barbaric rape led Prime BJP women activists marched with prohibitory orders and bar- ment on Saturday that it was vidual is responsible, but when you around 400 rapes since the begin- Minister Manmohan Singh to to Gandhi’s residence, shout- ricades in place and Rapid Action time for action and not words, take action on a senior level then ning of the year. The government ask people to work together to ing slogans “Enough is enough!” Force personnel were deployed in Sushma Swaraj said it was “all a message goes in the force that enacted a stringent anti-rape law, end “depravity” from society. and “Save the girl!”. They broke the area as a precautionary meas- a show” and that people are not this will not be business as usual.” providing for death penalty for Addressing bureaucrats here, the down two barricades and were ure. Hundreds of students affili- fools to be taken in. Protesters have been demand- rarest of rare rape cases, follow- prime minister said the major con- attempting to break a third, when ated to Leftist students unions Congress leader Digvijay Singh, ing the sacking of Delhi Police ing the December 16 gang-rape. cern was to ensure “safety, security police stopped them. Around 100 and women’s organisations tried reacting to her statement, said the chief after the girl’s parents, poor IANS

Rajya Sabha ‘Human computer’ Shakuntala Devi passes away chairman BANGALORE: Indian math- Trust me, she was full of energy politicians and anyone who World Records, Shakuntala Devi ematical genius and astrologer till last,” Shakuntala Devi’s approached her. displayed her mathematical Shakuntala Devi (pictured), daughter Anupama said. Bannerji passed away in 2010 skills when she was six years old talks tough on who was dubbed “human com- Hundreds of people, including in Kolkata. at a public function in Mysore, puter” for her swift numeri- relatives, friends and admirers “She was a legend. Really, we about 150km from here and two disruptions cal calculation abilities, passed were present at her last rites, didn’t expect madam to go like years later, proved to be a prodi- away here yesterday after brief which was performed in a south- this. She was very lively and was gal wizard in number games at NEW DELHI: Suggesting illness. She was 83. ern suburb of the city before looking forward to get well soon. Annamalai University in Tamil suspension of live telecast of She is survived by her daugh- sunset. But her health was not good and Nadu’s Chidambaram, about Question Hour in the upper ter, son-in-law and two grand Born here on November 4, 1929 it’s a great loss to all of us,” said 200km from Chennai. house of parliament, Rajya daughters. in a Brahmin family, Shakuntala Malhotra, who accompanied In 1977, Shakuntala Devi dis- Sabha Chairman and Vice- “Madam breathed her last at Devi moved to London in 1944 Shakuntala Devi on mathemati- covered the 23rd root of a 201- President M Hamid Ansari 8.15am today (Sunday) due to when she was 15 years old with cal and astrological tours abroad. digit number mentally. Three yesterday said there is a need heart failure and renal problem,” her father, who worked in a circus As a toddler, Shakuntala Devi years later, in June 1980, she to correct the “collective behav- Shakuntala Devi’s long-time asso- company as a trapeze artiste and was discovered to be a born genius answered in 28 seconds when she iour” responsible for frequent ciate Kavita Malhotra said. tightrope performer. by her father when he was show- was asked to multiply two 13-digit disruptions. The number-crunching Devi She returned to India in the ing her some card tricks. numbers picked at random at the The vice president, in an all- was admitted to Bangalore mid-1960s and married Paritosh “When mother was three years Imperial College in London. party meeting here, said he called Hospital on April 3 as her kidneys Bannerji, an IAS officer from old, she was found to be fond of She wrote a number of books the meeting in “agony and dis- became 80 percent weaker and Kolkata. numbers and having a phenom- on mathematics and astrology tress” as the disruptions caused she also had respiratory problems. The couple, however, divorced enal memory. She could calculate including Fun with Numbers, astrology, philosophy and by members in the house were “Even in the intensive care in 1979 and Shakuntala Devi any equation and reel off amazing Astrology for You, Puzzles to Puzzle astronomy. adversely affecting the public unit (ICU), her mind was full of returned to Bangalore in early numbers in a flash,” Anupama, a Yo u and Mathablit. Shakuntala Devi was honoured perception of parliament. ideas though her body was frail 1980s and started offering astro- director in her husband’s firm, She had also set up an edu- with the Lifetime Achievement “Since one possible objective and weak. She wanted to leave the logical advice to hundreds of recalled. cational foundation public trust Award in Mumbai last month. of disruptions is to seek instant hospital and return home soon. people, including celebrities, According to the Guinness to promote studies in maths, IANS publicity through live telecast of proceedings, we may dispense with simultaneous telecast of the Question Hour and instead have A rag picker’s voice it on a deferred basis,” official sources quoted the vice president Faulty valves replaced as having said. Ansari also said that the members creating disruption by rushing towards the chairman’s at Kudankulam plant podium or otherwise indulging in “grossly disorderly behaviour” MUMBAI: Four valves of the components is evaluated under should be named in the records, passive core flooding system the operating conditions to ascer- the sources said. at the Kudankulam 1 and 2 tain their performance as per the He suggested that consultations Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) design intent. should be initiated for incorpo- units, which were showing “During such testing by the ration in the rules a provision of “occasional variation” in per- Kudankulam commissioning automatic suspension for a speci- formance, have been replaced, team of NPCIL, it was found fied period of a member creating an official said here late on that these valves showed varia- grave disorder in the house. He Saturday. tion from expected performance. said a similar rule existed in Lok The Nuclear Power Corporation The performance test reports and Sabha, they said. of India Ltd (NPCIL) also set at corrective actions were reported “The sad, and deeply disturb- rest apprehensions of safety at to AERB as a part of laid down ing, truth is that such adjourn- KKNPP, Tamil Nadu, arising after procedures. These four valves have ments have been forced with an Atomic Energy Regulatory since been replaced and the per- disturbing frequency. If this Board (AERB) statement two formance reports are under review practice goes unchecked, pub- days ago suggesting something by the AERB,” Nagaich said. lic esteem for parliament as the was wrong with the four valves. He pointed out that dur- highest forum of our democracy NPCIL Executive Director (CO ing commissioning, test- will be adversely affected leading, & CC) N Nagaich said the (pas- ing of several systems to eventually, to questions about its sive) valves did not require any verify and fine-tune the sys- very relevance,” said Ansari. motive power for their operation. tems is taken up simultaneously. The vice president said expres- “These are tested in situ in an Nagaich said the KKNPP’s safety sions like “competitive hooligan- integrated manner during com- is reinforced with a close scrutiny ism” and “collective shame” were missioning of the system. The of performance of the components used to describe the behaviour of valves were initially tested in fac- and taking corrective actions, as unruly members by media and A rag picker speaks on a mobile phone at a slum in Allahabad yesterday. India, Asia’s third-largest economy tory facilities in simulated condi- intended in the commissioning this reflected poorly on the dig- after China and Japan, has been reporting nearly double-digit growth in GDP for much of the last decade, but tions,” Nagaich said. process prior to operation of the nity of the house of elders and there are concerns it has not benefited most Indians. However, as a normal indus- plant. brought it down in public esteem. try practice, the performance of IANS IANS

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PRAYER TIME Song for new News in Numbers QATAR ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CHART: 1 Dutch king 2013 4 Fajr (Dawn) 3:46 Shorook (Sunrise) 5:06 withdrawn Zuhr (Noon) 11:32 THE HAGUE: Dutch organis- Asr (Afternoon) 3:02 ers were scrambling yesterday to find a new song to mark the Maghrib (Sunset) 6:01 upcoming enthronement of the Isha (Night) 7:31 Netherlands’ new king after a serenade written especially for the inauguration attracted a storm of criticism for its “imbe- WEATHER cilic” lyrics. “Dear compatriots, after hav- Today Tuesday Wednesday Weather ing to block yet another insult on Conditions: my Twitter account, I am now The WEO (October) projected average natural gas prices—a weighted Clear Partly cloudy Partly cloudy totally done,” Dutch-British com- average of Japanese, US and European prices—to increase by 10.7pc Dusty with poser John Ewbank wrote on his in 2012 and 2.8pc in 2013. Gas continues to be sold at prices far some clouds. Facebook page late on Saturday. “My apologies to those who found below its energy equivalent parity with oil—in effect, at a discount to High: 35° High:32° High:33° Low: 27° Low: 24° Low: 23° it an appropriate song... but I hereby oil. Given the hefty discount on gas-fuelled energy, consumers are withdraw the Koningslied (King’s Song) and wish you plenty of suc- increasingly likely to invest in gas- rather than oil-burning equipment cess” in singing one of the unofficial in non-transport uses. Bright prospects for gas demand, including the songs written for the inauguration likelihood of continuing growth in China and India’s appetite for gas, DOHA - SUN & SEA of the new Dutch monarch, Willem- Alexander, on April 30. are expected to eventually exert upward pressure on gas prices, SUN TIDE SEA Tens of thousands of Dutch citi- but no significant adjustments are seen in the short term, and zens have been voicing their dis- SUNRISE | SUNSET WIND HIGH | LOW may since the song was unveiled impacts will probably continue being regionally differentiated. 05:06 18:01 01:45 & 15:15 09:00 & 20:15 08-15/G25 KT on Friday, trashing the anthem which is an unlikely combination THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW of traditional, rap and choir music. Natural gas price index (2005 = 100) An online petition rejecting HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER what is described as an “imbe- Index Growth cilic” tune has been signed by MUSCAT 36/30 T-storms 34/30 T-storms more than 38,000 people. Forecast MAKKAH 34/19 Partly cloudy 39/21 Clear The song is performed by 51 KUWAIT 30/20 Clear 33/21 Clear Dutch artists, many of them stars BAHRAIN 31/25 Clear 31/24 Partly cloudy in the Netherlands. SANAA 27/14 Showers/clear 27/15 Showers/clear They belt out much-mocked RIYADH 30/17 Clear 32/19 Partly cloudy lyrics such as: “I build a dyke DUBAI 34/25 Clear 34/27 Partly cloudy with my bare hands and keep BAGHDAD 27/13 Fair 27/14 Fair the water away” and “three fin- gers in the air, come on, come on. THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW That’s the W (sign) for Willem, the W which represents being HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER wakeful and eating ‘stamppot’ (a traditional Dutch dish made from ATHENS 22/11 Partly cloudy 23/13 Partly cloudy vegetables and a sausage).” WASHINGTON 14/07 Mostly cloudy 14/09 Mostly cloudy Summing up much of the tune’s SYDNEY 24/10 Fair 22/11 Clear criticism in the Netherlands, LONDON 15/10 Partly cloudy 18/07 Partly cloudy with its strong egalitarian and PARIS 15/09 Showers/clear 17/07 Clear Protestant roots, one anonymous ISTANBUL 17/04 Showers/clear 18/04 Clear petitioner comments: “The song MANILA 35/27 Partly cloudy 37/27 Fair makes it sound like Willem- DHAKA 33/22 T-storms 34/20 Partly cloudy Alexander is some kind of deity DELHI 33/23 Showers/clear 35/23 Partly cloudy and we’re his underlings to whom ISLAMABAD 30/19 Partly cloudy 28/19 Clear he gives his life... away with it!” Source : http://www.qsa.gov.qa/ AFP K-pop tries substance over style Jack White’s store offers

SEOUL: Singing a duet in The song catapulted the sun- Lee was runner-up in a and have plastic surgery, aim- ‘do-it-yourself’ records front of thousands of fans glass-wearing singer with the national talent show while ing for the pale-skinned, slen- with South Korean rapper garish jackets to global fame and still in junior high school, der and double-eyelid looks NASHVILLE : Rock musician Jack White celebrated Record Store Day Psy, a world sensation for his gave an additional boost to the gaining a contract with YG idealised by Yoona from Girls on Saturday by giving customers a chance to record their own voices on Gangnam Style and Gentleman growing K-pop industry, despite Entertainment Inc, the same Generation. vinyl on a vintage machine at his record shop near downtown Nashville. videos, would be heady for any his difference from the polished company that manages Psy. The The result is an industry White, who has embraced vinyl over digital both as an artist and as the singer, much less one who’s K-pop norms — a change that top song from her debut album, whose overseas sales surged head of Third Man Records in Nashville, treated customers to a Voice-O- only 16 years old and has just came just in time for Lee Rose, surged to the top of the 135 percent in 2011 to $196m, Graph, a record booth from 1947. launched her first album. Hi, who sang with Psy at charts after its March release. according to a Music Industry “We’ll have the record booth open and available for people to come in, sing But the soulful-voiced Lee Hi, an April 13 concert at a Seoul By contrast, the vast majority White Paper published by a song and get a copy of it on record,” Third Man Records executive Ben like Psy, has been breaking rules stadium. of K-pop wannabes go through the Korean Creative Content Blackwell said in an interview. “It’s a refurbished 1947 Voice-O-Graph record for the K-pop music industry “Other singers are very years of rigorous training at Agency. In 2006, overseas sales booth,” Blackwell said. “As far as we can tell, it will be the only functioning since her discovery in an ama- pretty and tall. I am short, entertainment agencies, some- were worth $16.7m. record booth open to the public in the world.” teur talent show two years ago, no matter how high my heels times even 10 years. Many in But change had begun, slowly, REUTERS including looking more like the are,” said Lee, referring to the Girls Generation trained for before Lee Hi took the stage. girl next door than a diva. height and well-groomed slim- five years. A handful of singers have now South Korea’s love affair with ness of the nine-member Girls These “idol trainees” prepare come out of audition and talent pretty boy bands and doll-like Generation, one of K-pop’s most with lessons in singing, dancing, shows on Korean television, girl groups may be starting to famous groups. acting and foreign languages and most notably the indie band crack and its music industry “I cannot beat them with lives similar to that of military Busker Busker. Their single is becoming more willing to looks, so I figured, I need to cadets. They live together, stick Cherry Blossom Ending reigned experiment with talented and focus on singing well. That’s to a schedule prepared by their on the charts after its release less lovingly groomed stars, fol- what I’m good at and like most,” agencies, and practise dancing and topped them again this lowing Psy’s megahit added Lee, whose demure cloth- and singing for hours each day, spring. Gangnam Style, YouTube’s ing contrasts with the long-leg- without knowing if they will Analysts say growth of audi- most popular song with over 1.5 ged, miniskirted look of Girls ever even debut. tion stars, who have worked billion hits. Generation. Some will go on severe diets their way into the industry through their love of music and sheer talent, may help widen the spectrum of K-pop. “Such audition programmes can contribute to species diver- sity of Korean pop music,” said Lee Dongyeon, professor at Korea National University of Arts. Cultural critic Bae Kook-nam agreed that the programmes have provided a fairer way into the industry for talented indi- viduals, but what K-pop really needs is to improve content, its songs are often slammed as cookie-cutter replicas. “Quality content is best achieved through diversifying musical genres and perform- ance. Healthy indie music, for example, can imbue a new strength into the mainstream music,” he said. “K-pop has to prove that it has more than idols.” In the end, it may just come down to personalities. “I think what I have in com- mon with Psy is that we both have very strong characteristics of our own that help us define who we are,” said Lee. “We both know for sure what we can do well and what we like.” Singer Lee Hi (left) and Psy perform during Psy’s concert in Seoul. REUTERS Monday 22 April 2013 12 Jumada II 1434 Volume 18 Number 5677 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Pact for $1.5bn Laffan Refinery 2 project signed QP, partners ink landmark agreement BY SATISH KANADY As per the agreement, QP will have 84 percent stake in the DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP) project. The ownership structure has signed a landmark joint of the partners are as follows: Total venture agreement for the new (10 percent), Idemitsu (2 percent), Laffan Refinery 2 (LR2) Project Cosmo (2 percent), Marubeni (1 to further optimise its conden- percent) and Mitsui (1 percent). sate processing and enhance With a condensate processing Qatar’s refining and export capacity of 146,000 barrels per day, capacities. the LR2 is the second of its kind The joint venture agreement to be built in Qatar since Laffan for the launch of the estimated Refinery 1 (LR1) was inaugurated $1.5bn project was signed yester- in 2009. The LR1 and LR2 will be day with Total, Idemitsu, Cosmo, together capable of delivering 40 H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (fifth left), the Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman and Managing Director of QP, with Sheikh Khalid bin Marubeni and Mitsui. percent of Qatar’s total conden- Khalifa Al Thani, (third left) CEO, Qatargas; Mohammed Nasser Al Hajri,(fourth left ) QP Director, Downstream Ventures; Patrick Pouyanne, (third right ) Total The agreement was signed by sate production. The construction President and other officials after signing the joint venture agreement for the Laffan Refinery 2 Project at the Four Seasons Hotel yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh of LR2 is expected to be completed Al Sada, Minister of Energy in the second half of 2016, Al Sada largest single facilities of its kind Qatar throughout the full value integrated strategy.” stringent quality specifications.” and Industry and Chairman & said after the signing ceremony. in the world. chain, from upstream exploration Mohammed Nasser Al Hajri, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Managing Director of QP, along The new LR2 condensate refin- The Minister said that a cur- activity down through the petro- QP Director for Downstream Al Thani, CEO of Qatargas with Patrick Pouyanne, President ery is similar to LR1, with a simi- rently under-construction diesel chemical industry. A key link Ventures, said: “LR2 is designed and Chairman of the Executive of Refining & Chemicals at lar processing capacity of 146,000 hydrotreater (DHT) expected to in this chain is the downstream to process untreated condensate Committee of the new joint ven- Total SA; Yoshihisa Matsumoto, barrels per day. It will be operated be commissioned in the second activity of the refining of Qatar’s from Qatar’s North Field. In addi- ture company, said: “The new Executive Vice President and by Qatargas Operating Company quarter of 2014, will have enough condensates, the world’s largest tion to the LR2 condensate refin- refinery, which is currently in Representative Director of Limited (Qatargas) and will have capacity to process all the light condensate producer. Total, as ery, the configuration of the new the construction phase, will be Idemitsu; Isao Kusakabe, Director a daily production capacity of gasoil from both LR1 and LR2 a founding member of the exist- plant includes a gantry for dis- built according to state-of-the- and Senior Executive Officer of 60,000 barrels of naphtha, 53,000 into ultra-low-sulphur diesel ing Laffan Refinery, is pleased patching diesel to the local market art technology with high energy Cosmo Oil Co Ltd; Yasuyuki barrels of jet fuel, 24,000 barrels which meets the most stringent to maintain its role in this next by trucks (in operation since last efficiency and environmental pro- Fujitani, Managing Officer and of gasoil, and 9,000 barrels of liq- environmental specifications. phase of condensate refining year) and a diesel hydrotreater tection standards. The detailed Deputy COO EMEA Business uefied petroleum gas (LPG). Patrick Pouyanne, who is also growth in Qatar, which provides unit that will be able to process all engineering work kicked off early & Managing Director of Mitsui It will give Ras Laffan a total a member of Total’s Executive support for Qatar’s National light gasoil from LR1 and LR2. All this month, and we expect to com- Middle East; and Kazuaki Tanaka, installed condensate refining Committee, said: “This project is Vision 2030. This involvement products from the LR2 complex plete and commission the project Managing Executive Officer of capacity of about 300,000 bar- a new step in the long history of throughout the value chain is will be hydrotreated and its sul- by the fourth quarter of 2016.” Marubeni Corporation. rels per day, making it one of the partnerships between Total and an excellent example of Total’s phur content will meet the most THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Yuan emerging as global reserve currency Qatar growing rapidly: SCB official BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB “Due to environmental con- cerns, China is moving to use DOHA: The world is chang- more and more of gas and less ing to become multi-polar once coal which again has great rel- again. China is becoming more evance for countries like Qatar,” and more dominant country said Maratheftis. and economy, so is its currency. He also said that Qatar has the Yuan, popularly known as ren- potential and prerequisites to lead minbi (RMB) is now an irre- the GCC in building a well func- versible trend and emerging as tioning local currency debt instru- global reserve currency, Marios ment to avoid the need of having a Maratheftis, Global Head of vibrant bond market on the same Macro Research at Standard pattern Singapore has done. Chartered Bank (SCB), said in “It is good that Qatar has a media briefing here yesterday. started diversifying its economy “There has been an explosion and growing rapidly. Qatar can in the usage of RMB in trade set- also lead the GCC and build a tlements, deposits and currency local currency capital market so transactions. The globalisation that it can borrow in its own cur- of the currency is up by over 60 rency like Singapore. Singapore percent,” he said. does not have a vibrant bond mar- Maratheftis said it is not only ket in local currency for financ- that China’s gross domestic prod- ing projects. It makes easier for uct is expected to surpass the US corporate to raise capital in local Marios Maratheftis (centre), Global Head of Macro Research, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), addressing the media at Grand Hyatt in Doha yesterday. GDP. The per capita income in currency. This is not the case in Also present (from left) are, Charles Carlson, CEO, SCB Qatar; Sayem Ali, Senior Economist, SCB Qatar; Samiran Chakraborty, Head of Research, SCB China will also go up from the GCC anywhere. The only country India; and Motasem Duweik, Head of Origination and Client Coverage, SCB Qatar. SALIM MATRAMKOT current $4,000 to $24, 000 by 2035 that has a decent size local cur- in real terms. rency debt market is Egypt. Since will be driven by real economy not quality and sustainable growth,” Asia is now looking to rebalance of Research, India, SCB; Shady However, he pointed out that Egypt could borrow in Egyptian by gas production. Maratheftis said. their economies. There are risks, Shaher and Sayem Ali, Senior like other economies, China also pound, this is why it did not capit- “Qatar has started diversify- On the global macro-economic especially when it comes to poli- Economists at SCB, were here to suffers with its own limitations, ulate in the crisis despite the wide ing its economy and growing outlook, he said that the world is tics and policy. But the world is provide an in-depth insight and such as it is not a well balanced range of problems the economy is rapidly, but no where it has yet transforming very rapidly, and growing, and growth in 2013 will analysis on the global, regional, economy. The socio-economic struggling with,” he said. finished. The 2022 Fifa World the old models of growth and probably exceed 2012’s,” he said. and local economic outlook as well and environmental factors such He anticipated that the double Cup will work as a catalyst for development are now obsolete. Maratheftis, and other mem- as the financial picture for the as unemployment, income dispar- digit growth that Qatar registered more investments in the economy. “As the West is deleveraging, Asia bers of Standard Chartered’s year ahead. Charles Carlson, CEO ity, availability of clean water are for several years is unlikely to There may not be a double digit is increasingly relying on regional Global Research team includ- of SCB, Qatar, was also present. major production constraints. happen now because the growth growth, but it is indeed a better drivers of growth, China and ing Samiran Chakraborty, Head THE PENINSULA

Mannai Corp Q1 profit rises to QR86.6m Doha Round top agenda of 8th DOHA: Mannai Corporation QR616m in 2012. The earnings Group’s earnings outside Qatar yesterday announced its first per share (EPS) for Q1 rose to has been instrumental in achiev- quarter financials for January QR1.90 compared to QR1.65 for ing these results. We remain World Chambers Congress to March, 2013. The company’s the same period of 2012. optimistic that a number of net profit was up 15 percent to The statement said interna- new projects will be announced QR86.6m compared to QR75.3m tional acquisitions contributed imminently for the infrastruc- DOHA: The 8th World from over 100 countries and key Under the “theme, for the corresponding period 52 percent to the net profit of ture development in Qatar and Chambers of Congress, the year’s policy makers. “Opportunities for all”, the Doha last year. the Corporation. Alekh Grewal, as we are well positioned, we hope biggest international gathering The participants will have the Congress includes plenary ses- Revenues grew 121 percent Group CEO and Director said: to secure our fair share of these of chamber and business lead- opportunity to take part in the sions on topics such as unem- to reach QR1.3bn as against “The strategy to diversify the projects.” THE PENINSULA ers, opens at Qatar National dialogue between business lead- ployment, women in business, Conventional Centre here today. ers and the policy makers, share youth entrepreneurship, SMEs, The International Chamber of perspectives on new global trade global economy as well as the Commerce (ICC), in partnership challenges and weigh in on recom- daily functioning of the chambers. with the Qatar Chamber, is host- mendations for moving multilat- Apart from the plenary ses- ing the event. To be held for the eral trade negotiations out of an sions and workshops, the event first time in the Middle East, the 12-year deadlock “Doha Round”. also offers opportunity for one- five-day event is expected to allow Qatar Chamber Chairman on-one business meetings and business leaders to contribute Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin networking between delegates, concrete proposals for strength- Mohammad Al Thani said the 8th exhibitors and business leaders. ening the rules-based multilateral edition of the World Chambers The Doha Congress will be also trading system and to reconfirm Congress hopes to revive the marked B2B programme and an the global business commitment “Doha Round”, which was exhibition that would showcase to the objectives of the WTO. launched in 2001, and to make the latest products, services and The World Chambers Congress progress in the global trade talks initiatives from chambers around will bring together chambers in the coming four days. the world. THE PENINSULA

HSBC reviewing UDC profit rises 16pc to Iraq operations QR229m in first quarter DUBAI: HSBC Holdings is reviewing its operations in Iraq while continuing to invest in DOHA: United Develo- Egypt despite a challenging pment Company’s (UDC) near-term environment there, net profit for the first three the bank’s regional chief execu- months of 2013 reached at tive said yesterday. QR229m, up 16 percent “In terms of Iraq, it’s a market compared to QR196.8m that we will continue to review,” for Q1 in 2012. The net Simon Cooper, chief executive for profit attributable to own- the Middle East and North Africa, ers of the company stood told reporters at a media event in at QR209m, with earnings Dubai. He did not elaborate. per share reaching QR0.62 HSBC operates in Iraq through for the first quarter of Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser bin Faleh Nasser a 70 percent holding in Dar Es 2013, compared to QR0.41 Al Thani (left) and Ebrahim Al Sulaiti Salaam Investment Bank. The in the same period of 2012, lender’s presence in Iraq has been an increase of 51 percent The opening of new retail outlets the subject of speculation in recent from Q1 2012 figures. as well as popular restaurant months. It had been due to be a UDC’s Q1 2013 gross profit grew chains in The Pearl-Qatar, with bookrunner on a $1.35bn initial to QR277m, compared to QR236m more dining and retail outlets share sale of telecom firm Asiacell for the same period last year. expected to open throughout 2013. but its name was absence from the “I am pleased with our revenue The restructuring of UDC’s major deal when it took place in January. performance as we continue to partner companies and subsidiar- Iraq’s security and political sit- invest in our capabilities and grow ies helped improve their perform- uation has put off many interna- our ranks with the aim of enhanc- ances, he said. tional banks, although some Middle ing our market position while we “Given this encouraging trend, Eastern lenders have operations pursue our long-term strategic ini- UDC will continue to deliver strong there, including Abu Dhabi Islamic tiatives,” Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser results across the group, posting Bank and Qatar National Bank. Its bin Faleh Nasser Al Thani, who is profit levels that are in line with banking sector is also dominated by serving the first of a three-year the board’s expectations and dem- two state-owned lenders - Rafidian appointment as Chairman of the onstrating the company’s ability and Rashid. Board of UDC, said. He added that to perform in a very competitive HSBC is in the last year of a UDC is fortunate to be operating marketplace,” Al Sulaiti said. three-year restructuring plan under in a highly visionary and rapidly During the past few years, Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver. It developing country and that this UDC has established successful has closed or sold 47 businesses and backdrop presents multiple oppor- strategic partnerships with major cut 38,000 jobs around the world tunities for continuing the compa- international companies operat- in an attempt to reduce costs and ny’s sound financial performance. ing in different fields. UDC’s improve profitability. UDC Chief Executive Officer target areas of interest include: Cooper said that Egypt was Ebrahim Al Sulaiti said the Infrastructure and utilities, real experiencing a number of “bumps results reflect the steady per- estate, hydrocarbon and energy, in the road” as it transitioned to formance of the company. urban development, environmen- democracy but that the bank was Highlighting the notable tal-related businesses, hospitality continuing to invest in the coun- achievements of the company and leisure, fashion, information try, pointing to a couple of branch during the period, Al Sulaiti said technology, business and market- openings in the first quarter of that real estate sales and leasing ing services. 2013. REUTERS figures improved during the Q1. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

RasGas taps into Banking M&A liquid markets in NW Europe deals on rise in DOHA: RasGas Company Ltd (RasGas) just delivered its first commercial liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to GATE (Gas Access Terminal Europe) in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Mideast: PwC This short-term sale marks the company’s latest expansion into North West Europe, giving $7bn worth transactions in 2012 RasGas’ a complete and com- prehensive market penetration. DOHA: High oil prices and the East in 2012 included multiple RasGas established its pres- associated flow of money through landmark overseas investments ence in the European market in the Middle East economy have by Gulf based banks, notably in 2007. In addition to making reg- helped banks in some parts of the Egypt, as certain European play- ular deliveries to Zeebrugge in Middle East to maintain high lev- ers confirmed their retrenchment Belgium, RasGas has also made els of liquidity. Notwithstanding from emerging and non-core over 80 deliveries to the Isle of that some parts of the Middle markets. While the increase in Grain and Dragon terminals in East continue to work through the value of deals was in part the United Kingdom (UK). In the overhang of the real estate attributable to broader restruc- October of last year, the com- The Q-flex ship Al Khuwair carrying 3,200,000 MMBTU of LNG. boom, confidence on the part of turing efforts in the region, it also pany made its first delivery to the Gulf banks has partly driven points to confidence on the part of South Hook terminal in the UK European market allows for even liquid trading points. Additionally, variety of 14 conventional ships, the recent increase in banking certain Middle Eastern banks to thereby accessing all three major higher flexibility in delivering GATE’s capacity for carriers 12 Q-Flex tankers and one Q-Max M&A in the region. invest beyond their domestic mar- LNG regasification terminals in LNG to the region’s liquid trad- as large as the Q-Max boosts vessel enhances RasGas’ flexibil- PwC research shows that the kets”, said Hani Ashkar, Middle the UK. ing points,” said Khalid Sultan R RasGas’ flexibility in meeting the ity to meet global demand. The Middle East recorded a substan- East Deals Leader at PwC. “As Europe continues to work Al Kuwari, Chief Marketing and demands of the European mar- company’s first cargo to GATE tial increase in banking M&A High growth economies such towards meeting CO2 emis- Shipping Officer at RasGas. ket,” he added. arrived aboard Al Khuwair, a deal values from $1.5bn in 2011 as the Middle East are now home sion targets, we are seeing more “This delivery to GATE marks RasGas’ integrated shipping Q-flex ship carrying 3,200,000 to nearly $7bn in 2012, resulting to some of the world’s largest and interest in LNG as a cleaner fuel. RasGas’ ability to access all three fleet consists of 27 long term MMBTU of LNG. from six transactions. increasingly influential banks. A far RasGas’ expanding reach in the of the North West Europe’s chartered LNG vessels. The fleet’s THE PENINSULA Banking deals have consist- broader range of institutions are ently accounted for the majority initiating transactions than in the of financial services M&A globally years leading up to the financial cri- over the past decade. While the sis. This is in line with the trend for total number and value of global banks from high growth economies banking M&A transactions have becoming more active acquirers. declined steadily over the past few “A number of the Middle East First-ever Qafac workshop on MTBE tomorrow years, the Middle East stood out banks rank among the most sta- as an exception in 2012. ble and well capitalised banks glo- DOHA: A historic milestone An impressive line-up of speak- Ltd; Clarence Woo, Executive informative and constructive Middle Eastern banks’ appetite bally. The continuing challenges in the oil and gas industry in ers from across the globe are Director, Asian Clean Fuels workshop, as well as welcoming for outbound M&A has been selec- that confront the predominantly Qatar and the region is taking expected to lead the discussion by Association (ACFA); Graeme all its participants to this wonder- tive and led by Qatari institutions. mature market international place tomorrow as the first-ever sharing information, knowledge, Wallace, Director General, The ful city of Doha.” According to PwC’s latest thought banks, present the highly liquid ‘Qafac MTBE Workshop: Clean and expertise on methyl tertiary European Fuel Oxygenates Among the benefits which par- leadership publication The Journal, Middle East banks with a unique Fuel, Clean Air’ - is to be held butyl ether (MTBE) – the most Association (EFOA); and Alex ticipants are expected to acquire Brave new world: New frontiers in opportunity for selective diversi- from 8am to 1pm at the Sharq widely used oxygenate as octane Leong, Vice President; Business from the workshop include banking M&A, there is continued fication beyond their own domes- Village Hotel here. enhancer in gasoline. Development- Asia; Safety, Health Increased industry and stake hold- interest in nearby growth markets tic markets. Notwithstanding the Under the Patronage of H E Dr The speakers at the work- & Environment- Asia, AECOM. er’s knowledge and awareness on such as Turkey, European private political uncertainties that con- Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, shop include Hamad Rashid Al “Consistent with Qafac’s unwa- MTBE, enhanced relationships and banking assets and around the tinue to buffet parts of the Middle Minister of Energy and Industry, Mohannadi, Vice Chairman, vering commitment to safety and networking amongst stakeholders growing role of Islamic Banking in East, a disciplined approach to vet- Chairman of Qatar Petroleum Qatar Petroleum Board of the environment, we have taken dealing with MTBE in Qatar, the Central Asia and the Far East. The ting these opportunities today has Board of Directors and Managing Directors, Chairman, Qafac, and the lead in this region to promote region and across the globe, and market changes in the Middle East the potential to deliver important Director, the workshop is organ- Chief Executive Officer, RasGas an in-depth understanding and the formal establishment of a have also created some opportuni- strategic advantage for tomorrow,” ised by Qatar Fuel Additives Company Ltd; Nasser Jeham Al further raise awareness about forum for discussing and sharing of ties for more liquid institutions. added Raymond Hurley, Director Company Ltd (Qafac) – the Kuwari, General Manager, Qafac; MTBE,” said Nasser Jeham Al knowledge and expertise on MTBE “The six banking M&A deals responsible for FS Deals in PwC leading producer and exporter of Robert P McBean, Executive Kuwari. “As such, we are excited now and in the future . that took place in the Middle Middle East. THE PENINSULA Methanol and MTBE in Qatar. Chairman, Wentworth Resources about the prospects of a highly THE PENINSULA Doha Insurance Qatar bourse index up posts QR21.31m DOHA: Qatar Exchange pur- a virtuous circle for these stocks sued its upswing trend yes- - their high liquidity attracts new net profit in Q1 terday, adding 4.52 points (or investors, which increases liquid- DOHA: Doha Insurance 0.05 percent) to advance to ity. Among losers in Kuwait were Company disclosed the interim 8,426.78 points from 8,422.26 telecommunications operator financial statement for the on Thursday. Among the top Zain and Boubyan Bank, which three-month period ended gainers were Commercial Bank dropped 1.4 and 1.6 percent. March 31, 2013. The financial which was up 0.16 percent to Meanwhile, Oman’s index suf- statements revealed a net profit QR132.80, Doha Bank rose fered its largest decline in three of QR21.31m in comparison to 1.25 percent to QR44.60, UDC weeks as disappointment over QR21.24m for the corresponding gained 1.06 percent to QR17.18 Bank Sohar’s earnings triggered period in 2012, the company said and Qatar Navigation was up by a market-wide sell-off. Bank in a statement. The Earnings 0.83 percent to QR60.50. Sohar fell 3.1 percent. Oman’s per Share (EPS) amounted to The banking and financial sec- fifth-largest listed bank posted a QR0.83 as of March 31, 2013. tor index lost 0.12 points, the 14.1 percent rise in first-quarter Doha Insurance Company a consumer goods and services profit, not as much as analysts Qatari shareholding company sector index added 0.37 points, had hoped. registered and incorporated in the industrial sector gained 0.08 Last week, Bank Muscat and Qatar under Emiri Decree No. points while the insurance sector National Bank of Oman both 30 issued on October 2, 1999. The dropped 0.65 points. reported below-forecast earnings. company was formed in 2000 in Meanwhile, most regional Their shares dropped 1.4 and 1.8 response to the need for growth bourses ended higher, buoyed by percent on Sunday. “Bank Sohar’s in the insurance industry, war- positive global cues, but trading results were below expectations ranted by unprecedented acceler- was mostly quiet as many inves- and triggered strong selling in the ated economic expansion in Qatar tors awaited first-quarter earnings market,” said Adel Nasr, United as well as the enactment of laws before committing more funds. Securities brokerage manager encouraging investments. QNA Kuwait’s index hit a 29-month in Oman. The Omani index fell closing high as traders sold blue 0.9 percent, its fourth straight Apec ministers agree chips to buy into more liquid decline. About 15.7 million shares small-cap stocks. The bench- trade, a two-month low. to promote FTAs mark rose 0.6 percent; it is up 26 Saudi Arabia’s index ended percent from November’s eight- nearly flat, reversing its early TOKYO: Trade ministers year low. “Since the beginning declines, which were spurred by from the Asia-Pacific Economic of the year, the market has been poor quarterly earnings from blue Cooperation forum agreed yes- dominated by day traders and chip petrochemical firms. The terday to promote free trade speculators - every little sell-off benchmark added 0.01 percent. agreements in the Asia-Pacific is inviting new entrants to the Shares in Saudi International region, just a day after Japan’s market, building it higher,” said Petrochemical Co (Sipchem) entry into negotiations for a free Fouad Darwish, head of broker- slumped 1.1 percent after the trade pact involving many of the age at Global Investment House. company’s first-quarter profit Apec economies was approved. Investors’ focus on small-cap more than halved. “We reaffirmed the importance companies has created, for now, QNA/REUTERS of Apec’s meaningful contribu- tion...guiding the process of FTA/ RTA (regional trade agreement) development in the Asia-Pacific region,” the ministers said in a joint statement released at the end of their two-day meeting in • Bullion - Mumbai Indonesia’s Surabaya, Kyodo news Gold (10 gm) Standard Rs. 26120 agency reported. Silver (1 kg) Rs. 46035 “We will continue to pro- • Indian Rupees QR1 = 14.73 mote broader integration which includes trade and investment • Sensex liberalization and facilitation in BSE 19016.46 the Apec region,” it said. NSE 5783.10 The agreement came after • Short-term investment plan from LIC International upto 6.4 percent return Japan finally gained backing from p.a. (in dollar) all 11 members on Saturday to join • Housing loan from HDFC LTD the Trans-Pacific Partnership • Mutual Fund: Buy & Sell: SBI MF, HDFC MF, UTI MF, Birla Sun Life MF, trade liberalisation talks that, Tata MF, Reliance MF etc. with Japan included, would cover • Advise on Indian Income Tax matters for NRIs. about a third of world trade. Contact: Investec, Tel: 44325060/44365060 email: [email protected] QNA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

QE Indices Summary EXCHANGE QE Index 8,426.78 0.05 % WORLD STOCK INDICES GOLD & SILVER QE Total Return Index 12,035.82 0.05 % QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 2,557.94 0.32 % RATE QE All Share Index 2,147.86 0.03 % INDEX Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low QE All Share Banks & Financial 2,002.57 0.12 % GOLD Buying Selling Services ALL ORDINARIES 4911.301 -82.337 -1.65 5174.4 4664.6 QE All Share Consumer Goods & 5,257.19 0.37 % QR164.2066 US$ ...... QR 3.6305 QR 3.6500 Services CAC 40 INDEX/d 3624.85 25.62 0.71 3871.58 3591.32 QE All Share Industrials 2,982.74 0.08 % SILVER UK ...... QR 5.5124 QR 5.5931 QE All Share Insurance 1,989.38 0.65 % DJ INDU AVERAGE 14618.59 -138.19 -0.94 14887.5 12035.1 QR 2.7651 Euro ...... QR 4.7100 QR 4.8053 QE All Share Real Estate 1,542.84 0.08 % CA$ ...... QR 3.5126 QR 3.5873 QE All Share Telecoms 1,190.27 0.26 % EGYPT CMA GN IDX 1026.29 32.57 3.28 999.95 312.38 Swiss Fr ...... QR 3.8624 QR 3.9504 QE All Share Transportation 1,426.14 0.15 % HANG SENG INDE/d 21512.52 -57.15 -0.26 23944.74 21475.33 Yen ...... QR 0.0367 QR 0.0374 QE Market Summary Comparison Aus$ ...... QR 3.6990 QR 3.7929 ISEQ OVERALL/d 3819.74 11.64 0.31 4009.59 3396.67 CRUDE OIL Today Previous day Ind Re ...... QR 0.0664 QR 0.0679 21-04-2013 18-04-2013 KARACHI 100 IN/d 18614.36 220.24 1.2 18791.22 16036.31 Index 8,426.78 8,422.26 BRENT Pak Re ...... QR 0.0367 QR 0.0375 Change 4.52 12.93 NIKKEI 225 INDEX 13220.07 -162.82 -1.22 13568.25 10398.61 Peso ...... QR 0.0871 QR 0.0898 % 0.05 0 . 1 5 $ 99.13 SL Re ...... QR 0.0287 QR 0.0293 YTD% 0.81 0.76 S&P 500 INDEX/d 0 0 0 1597.35 1266.74 DUBAI Taka ...... QR 0.0463 QR 0.0472 Volume 2,606,885 4,515,081 STRAITS TIMES/d 3296.37 4.91 0.15 3331.26 3160.83 Nep Re ...... QR 0.0421 QR 0.0429 Value (QAR) 85,552,139.51 155,578,150.78 $ 98.26 Trades 1,564 2,490 SA Rand ...... QR 0.3936 QR 0.4028 Straits Times/D 2971.47 22.7 0.77 3035.78 2657.77 Up 17 | Down 14 | Unchanged 05

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Commodities price fall reflects US dollar’s strength NVESTORS have been lack- the majors as the recent economic The has been tame Weidman also endorsed the survey based indicators of sales ing direction this week with data casted some doubt about the Philadelphia globally, conse- recent agreement between Cyprus have been mixed, with the CBI( Iequity markets down and US recovery. Federal Reserve quently affecting and its international creditors Confederation of British indus- commodity markets taking a large On the foreign exchange side, Bank said its overall commod- to impose steep losses on large try) reporting falls while the BRC hit on Monday. Italy’s lawmakers currencies closed the week with business activity ity prices. The depositors at its biggest banks. (British Retail Consortium) was failed to elect a president in the a slightly stronger Euro but lower index dropped to Weekly Money Market Review low level of glo- “The Cypriot case shows that upbeat. Analysts continue to first round, while Italy borrowing Sterling Pound. After reaching a 1.3 from 2.0 the bal growth along it’s possible to wind down banks. expect the recovery in sales to cost has continued to drop due to low of 1.5217, the Pound ended the month before. with China miss- “This is in principle a good thing, continue but also downside risks the overwhelming market abun- week close to the lowest level seen Economists’ expectations were ing its GDP estimates and high because it means that taxpayers to real spending if inflation rises. dance of liquidity. during the week of 1.5231 after for a rise to 3.0. Although this unemployment in the US and don’t always have to step in to bail Asia In the US, James Bullard, Fitch rating agency downgraded represents a weak number, any the Euro zone have been a major out banks,” he said. IMF Lagarde Says Japan president of St-Louis Federal the UK to AA+. reading above zero indicates an drawdown to global inflation In his final comments, he men- Policy Moves Are Not Enough Reserve noted the Fed should Euro on the other side behaved expansion in manufacturing. The expectations. tioned the Euro’s current level to Ensure Recovery remain focused on inflation and in a much more volatile way. breakdown of the data was mod- “reflects that there is confidence Christine Lagarde of the IMF resist putting more weight on its After dropping to a low of 1.3002 erately disappointing, notably a Europe & UK in the Euro zone and finally urged warned this week that an “une- employment mandate. He sug- after Weidman’s comments and decline in the 6 month outlook, Weak Euro Zone Outlook for policy makers around the world to ven recovery is also a dangerous gested the Fed should be ready a Germany downgrade by Egan the lowest since November. Softer Decade respect commitments they have one” for the global economy as to up QE3 if inflation continues Jones, the Euro closed the week orders and inventories were also In an interview with a US made to refrain from manipulat- the IMF downgraded its growth to fall. Narayana Kocherlakota higher at 1.3052. below expectations. newspaper, Jens Weidman of the ing their exchange rates for eco- forecasts for 2013, while holding from the Federal Reserve of In the commodity complex, On the other hand, Bloomberg Bundesbank signaled that the nomic advantage. out the prospect of relief late in Minneapolis noted on the other Gold tumbled in the beginning of Consumer comfort index reached ECB could reduce interest rates After these comments, the the year. According to the IMF, hand that the Federal Reserve’s the week reaching a low of 1,322, five years high. It appears that the if incoming economic and infla- market started pricing a poten- the world economy is running ultra accommodative policies will however closed the week almost rebound in real estate prices is tion data suggest it is warranted. tial interest interest rate cut in at three speeds, with emerging inevitably result in financial- 6 percent higher at $1,403. helping consumer’s sentiment. However, he warned that such a the next ECB meeting, causing market and developing econo- market instability for years but In summary, investors still As discussed above, energy move would not turn around the the Euro to reach a low of 1.3001 mies still strong, but the US doing such risks are necessary to boost await further economic data in prices have been on a continuous Euro bloc’s economic fortunes, during the week. much better than the Euro zone employment and inflation. Low order to assess whether the US decline. The labour department instead pinning responsibility UK Retail Sales Disappoint among advanced economies. In real interest rates will probably economic recovery is still on said this week that its consumer on elected leaders to find ways UK retail sales were weaker the report, the US is expected to be needed for “a number of years track. However, a game changer price index fell 0.2 percent from to kick-start growth and chan- than expected in March, with grow 1.9 percent this year and 3 to come.” could be the new message from February, mainly due to a 4.4 nel money to small businesses. headline sales falling -0.7 per- percent in 2014, while the Euro The Beige book had a different tumbling commodity prices this percent drop in gasoline prices. Overcoming the crisis and the cent month on month versus -0.6 zone is expected to contract by 0.3 message to the market; relating week. Indeed, as inflation con- The March energy index fell crisis effects will remain a chal- percent economists estimates. percent in 2013 and grow only 1.1 a much more upbeat conclusion cerns are moderating globally, 2.6 percent in March after a 5.4 lenge over the next decade,” he Ex-auto fuel sales fell -0.8 percent percent in 2014. China is expected drawn from April’s data in com- this would mark a new phase percent rise in February. On an said, in contrast with recent com- mom versus -0.6 percent consen- to grow by 8 percent in 2013 and parison to March Beige book. in 2013, where higher inflation annual basis, overall CPI rose 1.5 ments from EC President Barroso sus. Looking at broader trends 8.2 percent in 2014 although sig- As expected, the US dollar suf- driven currencies are more likely percent, slower than the 2.0 per- that the worst of Europe’s crisis sales are up 0.5 percent quarter nificantly lower than the past fered slightly this week against to suffer against the US Dollar. cent pace of February. Inflation is over. on quarter in Q1, meanwhile, decade. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Clippers trounce Grizzlies Nuggets battle past Warriors; Anthony dazzles in Knicks’ victory

LOS ANGELES: Chris Paul Denver Nuggets’ scored 23 points and handed out JaVale McGee slams a seven assists yesterday as the basket as Golden State Los Angeles Clippers downed Warriors’ Jarrett Jack the Memphis Grizzlies 112-91 looks on in the first in the first game of their NBA quarter of their NBA All Blacks’ play-off first-round series. Western Conference Eric Bledsoe scored 13 of his Quarter-finals play- 15 points for Los Angeles in the Savea final quarter, when the Clippers off series in Denver. connected on 15-of-22 from the RIGHT: Eric Bledsoe field and out-scored the Grizzlies (12) of the Los Angeles charged 37-22. Clippers dunks in front Seven Clippers players scored of Marc Gasol (33) with assault in double-figures as Los Angeles and Zach Randolph doused the Grizzlies’ hopes of get- (50) of the Memphis ting off to a fast start in their bid Grizzlies during a CHRISTCHURCH: All to avenge a seven-game, Western 112-91 Clippers’ win Black Julian Savea (pic- Conference first-round loss to Los during Game One of the tured) has been charged with Angeles last year. Western Conference assault following a domestic Jerryd Bayless scored 19 points Quarter-finals of the incident and will appear in off the bench for the Grizzlies, 2013 NBA Play-offs at court in Wellington today, who also received 16 points and Staples Center in Los the New Zealand Rugby seven assists from Marc Gasol. Angeles, California, Union (NZRU) said. But the Clippers out-rebounded The 22-year-old winger, who yesterday. the Grizzlies 47-23. appeared on posters last year The Pacific Division champion in support of a government-led Clippers, seeded fourth in the one point after Grizzlies reserve to finish off the nifty shot. Miller couldn’t outdo Miller, who fin- points and nine assists for sixth campaign against family vio- Western Conference, led by just Keyon Dooling drained a three- drove left then shifted right to ished with a game-high 28 points seeded Golden State. lence, was charged in rela- pointer to pull within 77-76 with throw off Green, 23, who couldn’t for the Nuggets. Denver earned David Lee added 10 points and tion to an assault last Sunday, 10:11 remaining. stay with the crafty veteran. their 24th straight win at home. 14 rebounds for the Warriors James Te Puni, CEO of Savea’s NBA Results Clippers reserve Bledsoe then Miller said some much needed Ty Lawson had 12 points, while before hobbling out of the game Super Rugby side Hurricanes, Results yesterday from the first drove for a layup to launch a time off and whirlpool baths dur- Wilson Chandler finished with 11 in the fourth quarter with an said in a statement issued by round of the NBA play-offs (all 7-0 scoring run as Los Angeles ing the break between the end of points and 13 rebounds for the apparent hip injury -- a blow for the NZRU yesterday. series best-of-seven): thwarted every Memphis attempt the regular season on Wednesday third-seeded Nuggets. a Warriors team in the playoffs “Obviously we are disap- Eastern Conference to rally. and the playoffs helped him main- Evan Fournier started for for the first time since the 2006- pointed to have this situation At New York The day’s other Western tain his intensity throughout yes- Denver in place of forward 07 season. emerge, but we must now let New York 85 Boston 78 Conference contest was a nail- terday’s play-off thriller. Kenneth Faried, who is suffering Elsewhere, Carmelo Anthony the judicial process run its (New York lead series 1-0) biter, with veteran guard Andre “The coach gave me a couple from a left ankle injury and did carried his late-season scoring course,” Te Puni said. Miller scoring the game-win- days of rest,” he said. “We had not play. Fournier had 11 points. assault into the NBA play-offs, “The key thing for us is to At New York ning layup with 1.2 seconds left a couple of light practices so I Game two of the best-of-seven netting 36 points in the New support the families as they Brooklyn 106 Chicago 89 to lift the Denver Nuggets to a did some icing and some jacuzzi, series is slated for tomorrow in York Knicks’ 85-78 victory over work through what is a very (Brooklyn lead series 1-0) 97-95 win over the Golden State and it helped out there down the Denver. the Boston Celtics. difficult time. Western Conference Warriors in the first game of their stretch.” “Both teams have got to go back Anthony shot 13-of-29 from “I have spoken with Julian, At Denver best-of-seven series. Warriors star Stephen Curry to the drawing board. It could the field and added a half-dozen who is deeply upset to be in this Denver 97 Golden State 95 The 37-year-old Miller clinched drained a three pointer to level have gone either way tonight so rebounds and four steals for position and now needs to deal (Denver lead series 1-0) the home win for the Nuggets the score with just 14 seconds left we have got to be better pre- the Knicks, who were swept by with the situation.” At Los Angeles in Denver, as he beat Warriors in the fourth in front of a crowd pared on Tuesday (tomorrow),” Boston in the first round of the Savea, capped nine times for LA Clippers 112 Memphis 91 defender Draymond Green one- of 19,155. Miller said. Klay Thompson had Eastern Conference play-offs two the All Blacks and a former (LA Clippers lead series 1-0) on-one then sailed through the air But as good as he was, Curry 22 points, while Curry added 19 years ago. AFP IRB junior player of the year, tearfully apologised at a media conference in Wellington yesterday. “Whilst I can’t go into the Baseball Results details because it is now before Baltimore 7 LA Dodgers 5 the courts, I understand that Pittsburgh Penguins clinch top NY Yankees 5 Toronto 3 the details will come out in due Boston 4 Kansas City 3 course,” he said in a prepared Cincinnati 3 Miami 2 statement. “But I will say that my part- LA Angels 10 Detroit 0 ner and I did have an argu- Minnesota 2 Chicago White Sox 1 seed in Eastern Conference ment, I did some things that Washington 7 NY Mets 6 are wrong and that I shouldn’t BOSTON: Jussi Jokinen col- unanswered tallies to keep its Baltimore 6 LA Dodgers 1 have done and I apologise for lected a goal and two assists slim post-season aspirations alive. St Louis 5 Philadelphia 0 that. as visiting Pittsburgh clinched Fourth-liner Ryan Carter Pittsburgh 3 Atlanta 1 “To my partner and her fam- the top seed in the Eastern scored for the second straight Milwaukee 5 Chicago Cubs 1 ily I just want to say that I’m Conference in a game that game and David Clarkson, sorry to hurt someone that you Cleveland 19 Houston 6 was rescheduled from Friday Stephen Gionta and Dainius love and care so much for. To after authorities conducted a Zubrus also scored. Tampa Bay 1 Oakland 0 be in this situation, I know it’s manhunt for one of the sus- Martin Brodeur (11 saves) Texas 5 Seattle 0 hurting them and it’s definitely pects involved in the Boston denied Quinton Howden on a pen- Colorado 4 Arizona 3 hurting me, so I apologise to Marathon bombings. alty shot early in the third period San Francisco 2 San Diego 0 them.” Jarome Iginla and defence- for the Devils, who have won two Savea also apologised to the man Kris Letang scored power- straight following a 10-game All Blacks and Hurricanes. play goals in the third period and winless skid (0-6-4) and moved San Francisco “I just want you guys to Tomas Vokoun turned aside 38 within six points of the eighth- know that I’m not making shots for the Penguins, who have place New York Rangers. Giants edge San excuses for myself, I know won six in a row overall and six New Jersey has four games what I did was wrong and I’m straight against Boston. remaining on its schedule - Diego Padres taking steps to make sure this Pittsburgh moved within four including a pair at New York. will never happen again and points of Chicago in the race for In another match, John Tavares SAN FRANCISCO: Pablo my main concern after all of the Presidents’ Trophy. and Brad Boyes scored in the Sandoval homered and Tim this is making sure that my Meanwhile, Patrik Elias shoot-out as visiting New York Lincecum worked into the sev- partner and baby are ok after recorded his 51st career two-goal snapped Winnipeg’s five-game enth inning as San Francisco all of this,” Savea added. game - and first of the season winning streak. Josh Bailey and Tanner Glass (15) of the Pittsburgh Penguins handles the puck behind the edged visiting San Diego for the Savea’s troubles comes - as host New Jersey netted six Frans Nielsen each had a goal and net as Chris Kelly (23) of the Boston Bruins defends at the TD Garden in second straight game. after another All Black, Zac an assist and Michael Grabner Boston, Massachusetts, yesterday. The Penguins defeated the Bruins 3-2. Lincecum (2-0) turned in his Guildford, was stood down NHL Results and Matt Martin also scored for best outing of the young season, by his Super Rugby team, the Islanders, who improved to allowing four hits while striking the seven-times champion Pittsburgh 3 Boston 2 8-0-2 in April and pulled even in Elsewhere, James van Eastern Conference. Phil Kessel out a season-high eight with two Crusaders, for an alcohol- New Jersey 6 Florida 2 points with fifth-place Toronto. Riemsdyk scored twice and James and defenseman Cody Franson walks over 6 2/3 innings. fuelled incident in January. It NY Islanders 5 Winnipeg 4 Captain Andrew Ladd tallied Reimer made 49 saves as visiting assisted on both of van Riemsdyk’s Sergio Romo worked a perfect was the third such incident in Washington 5 Montreal 1 in the shootout and finished with Toronto clinched their first play- goals for Toronto, who won for the ninth inning for his league-lead- 15 months. Toronto 4 Ottawa 1 two assists for the Jets, who fell off berth in eight seasons. fourth time in five games against ing eighth save. Guildford returned to the Philadelphia 5 Carolina 3 to 5-0-1 on their six-game home- Nazem Kadri and Joffrey Lupul provincial-rival Ottawa. Rookie The Padres have lost 14 of its team last month after spend- stand and moved within a point of also tallied to lift the Maple Leafs Jakob Silfverberg scored who saw last 18 games at AT&T Park while ing four weeks in a rehabilita- Phoenix 3 Chicago 2 both Washington and the eighth- two points clear of the New York their four-game winning streak the Giants improved to 8-1 when tion facility. REUTERS Vancouver 2 Detroit 1 place New York Rangers. Islanders for fifth place in the come to an end. REUTERS scoring first. REUTERS Badminton: China win three golds

TAIPEI: Badminton powerhouse China the organisers Chinese Taipei Badminton In the men’s singles, Du Pengyu, the second clinched three golds in the Badminton Asia Association said. seed, overwhelmed Chen Long, China’s bronze Championships yesterday but they fell short “China was relatively weak in the men’s dou- medalist in the 2012 Games, 21-17, 21-19. of earlier expectations after losing to South bles at the games as their London Olympics “I should have reduced the number of Korea in the mixed doubles. gold medalists in the men’s doubles skipped errors,” Du told reporters, adding that the The three golds -- in the women’s singles the tournament,” he said, referring to Cai Yun venue was a little bit windy, which made shut- and doubles and men’s singles -- compared and Fu Haifeng. tle control difficult. with five they swept in the 2011 Asian tourna- Both of China’s teams lost out in the quar- Controversial Chinese women’s doubles ment and four in the 2012 event. ter-finals of men’s doubles, leaving two South team Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli saw off their Ko Sung-hyun and Kim Ha-Na of South Korean pairs to eventually vie for the top spot. Chinese fellow players Tang Jinhua and Ma Jin Korea beat Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei, the The first-seeded Ko Sung-Hyun and Lee 21-15, 14-21, 21-15. The duo were booted out of boyfriend-girlfriend partnership who won the Yong-Dae saw off third-seeded Kim Ki-Jung the Olympics in a playing-to-lose scandal that mixed doubles gold medals in London, 22-20, and Kim Sa-Rang 21-13, 22-20. rocked the London Games. China’s gold-medalist Wang Yihan (left) and Li Xuerui pose with their medals 21-17 in the biggest upset of the event that In the women’s singles, the second-seeded With some of their top Asian rivals skipping after their women’s singles match at the Badminton Asia Championships drew more than 6,000 fans in Taipei. Wang Yihan beat her Chinese compatriot Li the event, the Chinese had a strong chance of “The biggest surprise definitely was China’s Xuerui, the London gold medalist and the first replicating their achievement at the Olympics in Taipei Arena, yesterday. loss in the mixed doubles,” an official with seed of the event, 21-13, 22-20. by winning all five titles on offer. AFP MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Pettersen Vettel cruises to victory downs Salas in play-off Defending champion clinches second win in four races this season for LPGA win MANAMA: Defending tri- past Jackie Stewart. Starting sec- ple world champion Sebastian ond, Vettel took the lead on lap KAPOLEI, Hawaii: Norway’s Vettel extended his lead in this three and then controlled the Suzann Pettersen two-putted year’s title race yesterday when 57-laps race as he came home 9.1 for par on the first play-off hole he claimed an impressive vic- seconds clear of nearest rival Finn yesterday to beat American tory for Red Bull in an incident- Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus. Lizette Salas in the LPGA Lotte filled Bahrain Grand Prix. “It was a fantastic race,” said Championship. The race finished without any Vettel. Pettersen bogeyed the final disruption amid tight security and “I have to give a big, big thank hole of regulation in a five-under despite earlier clashes between you to the team today it was 67. Salas saw a birdie attempt at police and Shiite protesters in faultless from start to finish. The the last lip out, but closed with villages in the Gulf kingdom. pace was phenomenal the car was a course-record 10-under 62 at It was 25-year-old Vettel’s sec- great. We took good care of the Ko Olina to join Pettersen on ond win in four races this year tyres and it all paid off.” 19-under par 269. and the 28th of his career as he Frenchman Romain Grosjean They shattered the tourna- repeated his victory of 2012. finished third in the second Lotus, ment’s 72-hole scoring record of The German’s victory saw him as the Renault powered team 276 set by Japan’s Ai Miyazato move into sixth on the all-time made the best of excellent tyre when she won last year. list of Grand Prix wins taking him conservation. “I played great,” Pettersen said. It was the same first three as “I hit one bad tee shot. I’m last year’s race. really happy. I tried to stay

Bahrain Grand Prix Grosjean denied fourth placed aggressive. I didn’t really look MANAMA: Results from Briton Paul di Resta of Force behind and I didn’t really look at Bahrain Formula One Grand India his first ever podium finish. the board. Prix yesterday: Briton Lewis Hamilton, the “Lizette played outstanding,” 1. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) RedBull - Renault 2008 champion, fought hard to Pettersen added. 1:36:00.498 finish fifth for Mercedes after a “That’s what you’ve got to win 2. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus - Renault late battle with Australian Mark tournaments. She kept pressing +00:09.111 Webber who came home seventh me, which kept me on my fifth 3. Romain Grosjean (France) Lotus - Renault in the second Red Bull, Mexican German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (right) of Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium after win- gear.” 00:19.507 Sergio Perez smashing his way to ning the 2013 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix together with second placed Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Pettersen and Salas went back sixth for McLaren. to the 18th tee for the playoff and 4. Paul Di Resta (Britain) Force India - Mercedes Raikkonen of Lotus F1 Team at the Sakhir Circuit near Manama, Bahrain, yesterday. Two time champion Spaniard both were in the fairway off the 00:21.727 Fernando Alonso, who lost the use tee. Pettersen’s approach was 5. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 00:35.230 of his DRS on his Ferrari, came Vettel reeled off a fastest lap on until lap 15 when he also pitted This enabled him to pit again some 20 feet left of the pin. 6. Sergio Perez (Mexico) McLaren 00:35.998 in eighth ahead of pole starting lap four as Alonso chased him and Raikkonen took over, but and rejoin in the lead while his Salas, playing in her first LPGA 7. Mark Webber (Australia) RedBull - Renault Finn Keke Rosberg in the second ahead of a defiant Rosberg who, in the Finn was unable to resist the main title rivals were slithering Tour playoff, hit her second shot 00:37.244 McLaren. turn, was struggling with his rear chasing Vettel on the same lap and blistering in pursuit. into the water. 8. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 00:37.574 Like many, Rosberg strug- tyres to stay ahead of a rampant and the Red Bull swept through Alonso, having pitted again on She hit her fourth to 15 feet. 9. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes gled with serious rear tyre wear. Di Resta. on the inside to lead again. lap 24, was 13th and racing with- Pettersen left her birdie attempt 00:41.126 Briton Jenson Button finished Alonso became the first of Vettel was soon more than two out DRS while Raikkonen and two feet short. Salas’s putt for 10th for McLaren after several the leaders to pit as the Drag seconds clear while, behind him, Hamilton were also struggling to bogey was left and after she 10. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 00:46.631 clashes with his own team-mate Reduction System (DRS) was several drivers were struggling keep pace. tapped in for a double-bogey 11. Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela) Williams - Perez. stuck on his Ferrari and he with disintegrating tyres and By mid-distance, it was clear Pettersen calmly made her par Renault 01:06.450 On a sizzling hot day at Sakhir, required two stops. punctures as the heat, dust and that the McLaren men were putt to secure her 11th LPGA 12. Nico Huelkenberg (Germany) Sauber - Rosberg made a clean start to This left Vettel out in front debris took their toll. ready to race one another as title. Ferrari 01:12.933 lead, but struggled to pull clear until lap 11 when he led Massa in By lap 17, when Raikkonen Button, having fought to pass “My only bad shot of the day 13. Adrian Sutil (Germany) Force India - of the scrap behind him as Vettel for new tyres, one lap after both pitted, Vettel had his Red Bull Perez for sixth, had to drive him was that chunk in the playoff,” Mercedes 01:16.719 and Alonso swapped places in sec- Rosberg and Button had done team-mate Webber for company off the track to defend fifth just said Salas, whose round included 14. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) Williams - Renault ond and third before, on lap three, the same, all of which meant in second place until lap 22 when five laps later when the Mexican nine birdies and an eagle at the 01:21.511 the champion surged into the lead Di Resta led the race ahead of the Australian pitted leaving the attempted to pass. par-four 10th. “A chunk was not 15. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 01:26.364 with a classic pass on the Finn. Raikkonen. German ahead of the field by 22 Vettel, however, remained bad, but there’s water. Knowing he had to push early, The Scot remained out in front seconds. supreme. AFP “I played my behind off today. After that eagle on 10, I kept the momentum going. I’m very proud of myself and I’m almost there for my first win.” Kipchoge of Pettersen, already a winner this year on the Ladies European Kenya tops in Kebede wins London Marathon Tour, earned $255,000 for the victory and is projected to rise LONDON: Ethiopia’s Tsegaye Biwott tried to force the issue of my life, really. If I come here final stages alone and raised one place to fifth in the world Hamburg race Kebede and Priscah Jeptoo of but Mutai resisted his Kenyan next year and make a mess of it, her arms in triumph as she rankings. Kenya triumphed at a sombre countryman’s efforts to break it’d be hard to deal with, so it’s crossed the finish line in front of Thai teen Ariya Jutanugarn, the HAMBURG: Eliud Kipchoge of London Marathon yesterday, as clear and found himself in the opened my eyes.” Buckingham Palace in a time of first-round leader on Wednesday, Kenya won yesterday’s Hamburg runners paid tribute to the vic- lead. Jeptoo, who finished third in 2hr 20min 15sec. closed with a six-under par 66 for Marathon as the 15,000 runners tims of the deadly bomb attacks However, he began to flag badly last year’s race, streaked away “Today I’m very, very happy. third place on 273. in the northern German city at the Boston Marathon. as he approached the Houses of from the women’s field to claim I couldn’t believe I could be the World No. 1 Park In-Bee of paid tribute to the victims of the Kebede hunted down 2011 Parliament and Kebede tore past victory ahead of compatriot Edna winner,” Jeptoo said. South Korea carded a 67 and Boston Marathon bomb blasts. champion Emmanuel Mutai to him to cross the line in a time of Kiplagat and Yukiko Akaba of “It is a very tough race because compatriot I.K. Kim a 65 to share The 28-year-old Kipchoge win the men’s race, while Jeptoo 2hr 06min 04sec. Mutai trailed in Japan. London Olympic champion everybody who comes here is fourth on 275. AFP set a new course record of 2hrs surged to victory in the women’s second, with Abshero third. Tiki Gelana collided with men’s really prepared.” 05.30mins with Ethiopia’s Limenih event, eight months on from her British Olympic star Mo Farah wheelchair athlete Josh Cassidy Australia’s Kurt Fearnley took Getachew second 2min 5sec back, second-place finish at the London had helped set the early pace at a drinks station after 52 min- the honours in the men’s wheel- LPGA Lotte while Kenya’s Lawrence Kimaiyo Olympics. before dropping out, as planned, utes and the Ethiopian’s challenge chair race after pipping Marcel was third 4min 57sec adrift. The men’s and mass races were after an hour. never recovered. Hug of Switzerland in a sprint for Championship “I am very happy, because I preceded by a 30-second silence The 5,000 and 10,000 metres As Gelana toiled, Jeptoo led the line. Britain’s David Weir, who KAPOLEI, HAWAII: certainly wanted to break the in memory of the three people champion at last year’s London a three-woman breakaway that was bidding for a seventh London Leading final-round scores record,” Kipchoge, who won a killed and around 180 injured in Games is preparing to compete also featured world champion Marathon title, was level with yesterday in the USLPGA 5000m silver at the 2008 Beijing Monday’s bombings in Boston, over the full distance next year Edna Kiplagat and 2011 Berlin Hug as the leading racers entered Tour’s Lotte Championship Olympics, told broadcaster NDR while competitors donned black and he said he had struggled with Marathon champion Florence the final straight but ultimately (x-won playoff; a-denotes ama- having shaved 28 seconds off the ribbons in tribute. some of the specific demands of Kiplagat. Florence Kiplagat slowly finished fifth. teur; USA unless noted): previous record. After a frenetic start in the marathon running. fell back and her namesake Edna American Tatyana McFadden 269 - x-Suzann Pettersen (NOR) 65-69-68-67, But thoughts of Boston were not men’s race, Mutai led Stanley “The pace is not a problem. The could not keep pace with Jeptoo claimed victory in the women’s Lizette Salas 69-71-67-62 far away and there was a minute’s Biwott, Feyisha Lilesa and Ayele biggest challenge is picking up the either after the 28-year-old ran wheelchair event in a course 273 - Ariya Jutanugarn (THA) 64-75-68-66 silence before the Hamburg race Abshero past the 30-kilometre right drink and I think I made a the 21st mile in a time of five min- record time to follow up her suc- for the three people killed and 180 mark just 10 seconds outside mess of it,” Farah said. utes and 11 seconds. cess in the equivalent race in 275 - IK Kim (KOR) 70-70-70-65, Park In-Bee injured in Monday’s attacks. world-record pace. “I’ve learnt the biggest lesson Jeptoo completed the race’s Boston. AFP (KOR) 70-71-67-67 The Hamburg runners warmed 277 - Choi Na-Yeon (KOR) 70-74-67-66, up to the Boston Marathon’s sig- Jessica Korda 72-70-66-69, Ai Miyazato (JPN) nature tune “Sweet Caroline” by 67-68-70-72 Neil Diamond while many ran 278 - Feng Shanshan (CHN) 70-70-73-65, with green and yellow wristbands a-Lydia Ko (NZL) 71-71-70-66, Caroline bearing the inscription “Run Hedwall (SWE) 69-72-70-67, Stacy Lewis for Boston”. Lithuania’s Diana 67-71-69-71, Kim Hyo-Joo (KOR) 66-71-69- Lobacevske won the women’s race 72, Seo Hee-Kyung (KOR) 65-72-66-75 in 2hrs 29.17mins finishing 1min 279 - Karine Icher (FRA) 70-71-72-66, Kang 33sec ahead of Switzerland’s Maja Hae-Ji (KOR) 68-71-74-66 Neuenschwander while Kenya’s Priscilla Lorchima was third 2min 6sec behind. RBC Heritage Scores Meanwhile, Mike Rodgers HILTON HEAD, South notched the fastest 100m in the Carolina: Leading third- world this year at the Mount SAC round scores here yesterday Relays yesterday, while America’s in the $5.8m US PGA Tour top two sprinters -- Tyson Gay Heritage tournament (USA and Justin Gatlin -- took to the unless noted, par-71) track in Florida. 202 Charley Hoffman 66-70-66 Rodgers, the US national cham- 204 Webb Simpson 68-71-65 pion in 2009, won the Mount SAC 205 Kevin Streelman 66-70-69 100m in 10.04sec -- in an unfavo- rable wind of 0.4m/sec -- ahead of 206 Brendon de Jonge (ZIM) 70-69-67, compatriot Ryan Bailey. Graeme McDowell (NIR) 71-67-68 Bailey, a member of the US sil- 207 Jerry Kelly 69-72-66, Ryo Ishikawa (JPN) ver medal-winning 4x100m relay 68-72-67, Camilo Villegas (COL) 68-71- team at the London Olympics, 68, Justin Hicks 69-70-68, Tim Clark clocked 10.18sec. Nigeria’s (RSA) 68-71-68, Billy Horschel 71-68- Blessing Okagbare posted the 68, Bill Haas 68-69-70, Steve LeBrun best women’s 200m time of 2013 68-68-71 of 22.31 (wind +1.3m/sec) at the London Marathon race winners Priscah Jeptoo (second left) of Kenya and Tsegaye Kebede (second right) of Ethiopia pose with Prince Harry (left) 208 Jim Furyk 70-72-66, Richard H. Lee 68-71-69, Jordan Spieth 70-69-69, Pat meeting held on the Mount San and Sir Richard Branson following the London Marathon in London, Britain, yesterday. RIGHT: Kebede poses for a picture with his shield at the end Perez 68-70-70, Stuart Appleby (AUS) Antonio College campus east of of the 2013 London Marathon in front of Buckingham Palace on the Mall in London, yesterday. Los Angeles. AGENCIES 70-68-70, Luke Donald (ENG) 69-68-71 MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29 Al Sadd win Emir Cup in thriller Al Awlaqi rallies from one-set down to beat Eljaish’s Al Mohannadi in decider

BY DENZIL PINTO

DOHA: Al Sadd lifted the Table Tennis Emir Cup tro- phy after beating Eljaish 3-2 in an entertaining final at Qatar Sports Club yesterday. World number With the scores level at two-all, Al Sadd’s Mohammed Muthana nine Wang Al Awlaqi rallied from one-set Liqin of Eljaish down to beat Eljaish’s Ahmed plays a shot Khaled Al Mohannadi 3-1 (8-11, during the 11-5, 12-10, 11-9) and clinch the final at Qatar deciding game and title. Sports Club. The championship point was BOTTOM: Jin celebrated with huge roars from Xiaong of Al the Al Sadd camp and go home Sadd Club QR130,000 richer, while Eljaish plays a shot. picked up a cheque of QR90,000. Al Sadd coach Ference Fischer admitted it was a big surprise to win the prestigious title. The Hungarian said: “This is a big big surprise because Eljaish had Wang Liqin – who is one of the very best players in the world and they have the top player in Qatar (Al Mohannadi). That experience should be enough for them to win Al Sadd players and coach celebrate after winning the Emir Cup at Qatar Sports Club yesterday. Al Sadd the title.” defeated Eljaish 3-2 in the final. BOTTOM: Al Sadd’s Mohammed Muthana Al Awlaqi gets ready to serve “I’m very happy to win. This during the Emir Cup final, yesterday. PICTURES BY: SHAIVAL DALAL year we took the league title and now we took this Emir Cup it is the perfect feeling. I hope this win set with the scoreline at 11-4. can give confidence to my play- With hope of trying to reduce ers and I requested my players the deficit, Al Sadd’s Al Awlaqi to show what they can do. And had no answer to Liqin’s attack- every player gave more than 100 ing threats in the third set, as Li per cent in their matches today Qin wrapped up the game 11-5. (yesterday),” added Fischer, who In one of the most entertain- has spent 17 years in Qatar. ing games, Al Sadd’s Abrahman In the best-of-five game final, Al Najjer overcame Eljaish’s Al Sadd drew first blood when Nasser Al Mohannadi in straight China’s Jin Xiaong beat Al sets. In a game that consisted of Mohannadi in four games (12-10, many rallies and smart winners, 8-11, 11-5, 11-6). Al Najjer won 3-0 (12-10, 11-8, Eljaish, who reached the Emir 12-10), to give Al Sadd a 2-1 lead Cup final for the first time, soon in the final. levelled the scores, courtesy of a With Al Sadd one game away straight-set victory by three-time from victory, Liqin made sure former world champion Liqin the final went to a decider with against Al Awlaqi. a dominant performance against The 31-year-old proved to be Xiaong. Liqin, who won gold too strong with the world number medal in the doubles category at nine clinching the first set 11-5. the Olympic Games in Sydney, In the second game, Liqin took dropped only 18 points as he control showing the talent that cruised past his opponent 3-0 made him win three world titles. (11-8, 11-4, 11-6) in front of many Leading 9-2, the Chinese wasted Eljaish fans at the venue. little time and secured the second THE PENINSULA

Marquez breaks First win for Daredevils; records with first victory in Kings XI clinch thriller MotoGP NEW DELHI: It took a blis- Scoreboard AUSTIN: Spanish rookie Marc tering knock from Virender Marquez out-duelled Repsol Sehwag to end Delhi Daredevils’ PUNE WARRIORS KINGS XI PUNJAB Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa six-match losing streak as Robin Uthappa c Gilchrist b Awana ...... 37 Adam Gilchrist c Uthappa b Kumar ...... 4 to win the Grand Prix of the they beat Mumbai Indians by Aaron Finch c Vohra b Gony ...... 64 Mandeep Singh (not out) ...... 77 Americas in Austin, Texas yes- nine wickets for their first win Yuvraj Singh c Gurkeerat b A Mahmood .....34 Azhar Mahmood lbw Mendis ...... 0 terday to become the youngest in the sixth edition of Indian Steve Smith (not out) ...... 6 Manan Vohra b Yuvraj Singh ...... 22 ever winner in the MotoGP pre- Premier League (IPL) at the Luke Wright c Hussey b A Mahmood ...... 34 David Miller (not out) ...... 80 mier class. packed Ferozeshah Kotla here Abhishek Nayar (not out)...... 2 Extras (LB-2, W-1) ...... 3 The youngster broke Freddie yesterday. Extras (LB-4, W-4) ...... 8 Total (for 3 wkts in 19.5 overs) ...... 186 Spencer’s 30-year-old record as Sehwag came back to form Total (for 4 wkts in 20 overs) ...... 185 Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-5, 3-58 the youngest race winner in pre- with a whirlwind unbeaten 95 Fall of wickets: 1-83, 2-124, 3-142, 4-180 Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-0-31-1; mier class history which added and along with skipper Mahela Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova returns the ball to Italy’s Sara Errani dur- to the pole position age record he Bowling: Praveen Kumar 4-1-36-0; Azhar Ajantha Mendis 4-0-38-1; Ashok Dinda 4-0- ing the second day of their 2013 World Group Fed Cup semi-final, in Jayawardene (59), chased down Mahmood 4-0-42-2; P Awana 4-0-38-1; Man- 37-0; Rahul Sharma 3-0-28-0; Yuvraj Singh bagged when he took pole position Palermo, yesterday. the target of 162 in 17 overs with preet Gony 4-0-32-1; Piyush Chawla 4-0-33-0. 2-0-15-1; Luke Wright 2.5-0-35-0 in Texas on Saturday. their massive 151-run stand for The 20-year-old, starting on the first wicket. David Warner pole, crossed 1.534 seconds ahead of remained unbeaten on seven. the strike to the local boy, struck 128-run stand off 79 balls between fading Pedrosa to claim his maiden Sehwag’s match-winning knock eight fours and a six in his 43-ball Mandeep Singh and David Miller Fed Cup: Kvitova victory while Spain’s double world brought some life back into crafty knock. helped Kings XI Punjab beat Pune champion Jorge Lorenzo, winner Daredevils’ campaign. Sehwag Sehwag and Jayawardene made Warriors India seven wickets in of the season opener in Qatar two missed the first three matches a cautious start as 17 runs came an Indian Premier League (IPL) weeks ago, was a distant third 3.381 with a back spasm and was com- off the first three overs and then match at the Punjab Cricket keeps Czechs alive back. pletely out of touch in the next went after the Mumbai Indians Association (PCA) Stadium Britain’s Cal Crutchlow came three. bowling as 85 came off the next yesterday. PALERMO,Italy: an opponent she has now beaten home fourth on his non-works Yesterday, with the crowd seven. Daredevils virtually sealed Put into bat, Pune Warriors Former Wimbledon winner in three of their four meetings Tech3 Yamaha followed by chanting his name, it seemed off the contest in 10 overs when scored a mammoth 185 for four Petra Kvitova defeated Sara as she triumphed in one hour 41 Germany’s Stefan Bradl fifth. Sehwag was determined to end they were comfortably placed at in their allotted overs. Kings XI Errani 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 to keep minutes. Italian great Valentino Rossi, the losing streak. He was not 102/0. In the next seven overs, overhauled their opponents’ score defending champions, the Czech “After yesterday’s failure I back on a Yamaha as Lorenzo’s reckless but aggressive hitting they got 63 runs and romped in 19.5 overs scoring 186 for three. Republic alive in their Fed managed to find my tennis today team mate after two years with 13 fours and two sixes during his home safely with nine wickets in Mandeep (77 not out) and Cup semi-final against Italy and it was the key to success in Ducati, was sixth. 57-ball knock while Jayawardene, hand. Miller (80 not out) were the yesterday. the match,” Kirilenko said. Spain’s Alex Rins won the who preferred to give most of In Mohali, an unbeaten stars of the show as this victory Trailing 2-0 overnight on “I played clinically trying to fol- Grand Prix of the Americas took the hosts to fifth in the IPL the clay courts of Palermo, the low the plan which we worked out Moto3 race, starting from pole Scoreboard standings. Czechs, who were also champi- together with my coaches and it position and leading home an all- Pune with just two victories ons in 2011, were looking at defeat paid off as I won today.” Spanish podium on KTM bikes. MUMBAI INDIANS kar 3-0-37-0; Andre Russell 1-0-13-0. languish in eighth place tied on before Kvitova’s heroics. The opponents traded breaks Maverick Vinales was second Dwayne Smith c Yadav b van der Merwe ...... 8 DELHI DAREDEVILS points with defending champions With rain having already dis- throughout the opening set but and Luis Salom third in a five- Sachin Tendulkar c Warner b Yadav ...... 54 M Jayawardene lbw Malinga ...... 59 Kolkata Knight Riders. rupted play, the decision was then the 26-year-old Muscovite pre- lap finishing sprint that followed Dinesh Karthik (run out-Yadav) ...... 2 Virender Sehwag (not out) ...... 95 Aaron Finch top scored for taken to complete the tie today vailed eventually in 1hr 4min. a red flag stoppage brought about the Warriors with 65 off 42 balls with the eventual winners to Despite 23-year-old Cibulkova by Dutch rider Jasper Iwema’s Rohit Sharma c Russell b Yadav ...... 73 David Warner (not out) ...... 7 and received ample support from face either Russia or Slovakia in breaking in the first game of the serious crash. The furious fin- Kieron Pollard (not out) ...... 19 Extras (W 1, NB 3) ...... 4 Robin Uthappa (37), Yuvraj Singh November’s final. second set it proved a false dawn ish saw Rins and Salom trade the Ambati Rayudu (not out) ...... 2 Total (for 1 wkt in 17 overs) ...... 165 (34) and Luke Wright (34). Meanwhile, Maria Kirilenko as Kirilenko won the next six lead, Rins going ahead for good at Extras (LB-1, W-2) ...... 3 Fall of wickets: 1-151. Earlier, Finch and Uthappa got kept Russia’s hopes alive in their games to claim victory in the rub- the penultimate turn. The same Total (for 4 wkts in 20 overs) ...... 161 Bowling: Lasith Malinga 4-0-26-1; Jasprit Pune off to a rollicking start with FedCup semi-final with Slovakia ber. The clash between Russia’s trio occupied the podium at the Fall of wickets: 1-11, 2-22, 3-118, 4-149 Bumrah 3-0-38-0; Munaf Patel 4-0-36-0 Har- an 83-run partnership in just 63 yesterday as she beat Dominika Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and season-opening race earlier this Bowling: Irfan Pathan 4-0-24-0; Shahbaz bhajan Singh 3-0-30-0; Dwayne Smith 2-0- balls. Yuvraj and Finch then kept Cibulkova 7-5, 6-1. Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia month in Qatar, where Salom Nadeem 4-0-20-0; Roelof van der Merwe 24-0; Kieron Pollard 1-0-11-0. the scoreboard ticking with some Kirilenko, who is ranked 13th and the doubles follow. won ahead of Vinales and Rins. 4-0-35-1; Umesh Yadav 4-0-31-2; Ajit Agar- Player-of-the-Match: V Sehwag (DD). lusty blows. IANS in the world, made light work of AGENCIES AGENCIES MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

KTM’s Marc Coma and Francesco Lopez attend administration checks at Losail International Circuit yesterday. Bike legend Coma won the Dakar Rally in 2006, 2009 and 2011 riding a KTM motorcycle. He is also the World Champion in the Rallies Cross Country Motorcycles Tournament in 2005, 2006 and 2007. RIGHT: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah poses in his ‘Desert Buggy’ at Losail International Circuit yesterday.

Cross-Country Rally World Cup ‘Desert King’ Al Attiyah – Positions After Round One Drivers 1. Marc Coma (ESP) 25pts 2. Paulo Goncalves (PRT) 17pts eyes victory on home soil 3. San Sunderland (GBR) 15pts 4. Pal-Anders Ullevalseter (NOR) 13pts 5. Jakub Przygonski (POL) 11pts Sealine Cross-Country Rally: Marc Coma’s chance to extend overall lead 6. Tadeusz Blazusiak (POL) 10pts 7. Miran Stanovnik (SLO) 9pts 8. Khalid Khamis Ozair (ARE) 8pts DOHA: Qatar’s Sealine Cross- 9. Dimas Mattos (BRA) 7pts Country Rally, the next round 10. Mart Meeru (EST) 6pts of both the FIA and FIM Cross- Manufacturers Country Rally World Cups, gets underway from the Corniche in 1. KTM 38pts Doha today evening at 6:00pm. 2. Honda 23pts Ahead of a provisional 38 cars, Qatar’s rally ace 3. Speedbrain 17pts 15 bikes and eight quads lie a Nassser Saleh Al Attiyah daunting 1,525.11km of desert (right) is seen with Qatar terrain that will test the stamina Motor and Motorcycle 2013 Calendar Federation (QMMF) of competitors and reliability of DOHA: machines to the limit. President Nasser bin A list of bike races Entrants can expect midday Khalifa Al Al Attiyah in FIM Cross-Country Rallies desert temperatures in southern at Losail International World Championship. Starting tomorrow, the second leg on Qatar to be as high as the low for- Ciruit yesterday. the six-stop calendar takes off ties over the course of the four Al Attiyah won the days of competitive action. from Sealine Beach Resort in Production World the south of Qatar. Twice Dakar Rally winner Rally Championship (Read under as starting date, ending date and Jean-Louis Schlesser arrives (PWRC) in 2006 and event name: in Doha with a slender lead in the Dakar Rally in 2011. 04/04/13 11/04/13 the 2013 World Cup for Cross- He currently competes Country Rallies. Dhabi Desert Challenge in the World Rally The Frenchman finished third Championship (WRC) 21/04/13 26/04/13 in Italy and second in Abu Dhabi Sealine Cross-Country Rally and now leads the series after two for the Qatar World Rally Team. In shooting, Al 31/05/13 05/06/13 rounds. Sardegna Rally Race, Italy Polish Mini All4 Racing driver Attiyah won the bronze 15/06/13 22/06/13 Krzysztof Holowczyc finished sec- medal in the men’s Desafio Ruta 40, Argentina ond and fifth in the two respec- skeet event at the 2012 tive races and is the Frenchman’s Summer Olympics in 23/07/13 04/08/13 closest challenger in the battle London. Rally dos Sertoes, Brazil for the title. Brazilian Reinaldo PICTURES: FEISAL 28/09/13 05/10/13 Varela, meanwhile, won the open- AHMED Pharaoh’s Rally, Egypt ing round in Italy before finishing out of the points in 27th position Today’s ceremonial in the UAE. “It promises to be a good close start takes place at fight between our team and Jean- Louis, but there are several other Corniche - 6:00pm very fast drivers in Qatar this week and Nasser (Al Attiyah) Sainz in a second car, Al Attiyah his WRC commitments, but also V8 Buggy. We have been out in Cup. The KTM 450 motorcy- the points’ table with a podium has a superb record on his home was a revelation on this year’s a chance for the team to improve the desert working on the car. cle rider secured a maximum finish. Poland’s Jakub Przygonski event,” said Holowcycz. Dakar Rally and the two Buggies the Buggy in high temperatures The main thing we have been 25 points in the Abu Dhabi and Chile’s Francisco Lopez also “The goal is obviously to score set several fastest times before and over both rocky and sandy testing is an update to the chas- Desert Challenge and heads to have the goal of a top three finish. points for the championship.” succumbing to the rigours of terrain. sis that was used at the Dakar. the start in Doha with an eight- Today sees the conclusion of Qatar’s Al Attiyah, who South American terrain. “It feels great to be here in “Last year, we had three point advantage over Portugal’s all the pre-event technical and has won the FIA Middle East Al Attiyah, who won the bronze my home country racing again,” months to test before the Dakar; Paulo Goncalves on the leading administration checks and a Championship an astonishing medal in the men’s skeet event said Al Attiyah, who also won the now we have a whole year. But I Speedbrain bike. competitors’ briefing at Losail eight times, will start as the clear at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Qatar International Rally for the also want to win the Sealine event In the absence of Dubai-based International Circuit. The first of favourite to win the event out- London, is keen to improve on 10th time in January. again,” Al Attiyah said. Briton Sam Sunderland (third the four desert legs begins tomor- right in his powerful, yet under- that showing next January and “I have a hectic schedule and Spaniard Marc Coma will be overall), Norwegian Pal-Anders row from the Sealine bivouac and developed Desert Buggy. an entry in the Sealine event is, there is not a moment to lose in hoping to extend his lead in the Ullevalseter will be hoping to action draws to a close on April Along with Spaniard Carlos not only a welcome break from terms of testing and racing our FIM Cross-Country Rally World reduce the deficit at the top of 26. THE PENINSULA

ABOVE: Qatar’s drivers ABOVE: Krzysztof Holowczyc, who will Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah take part in this week’s Sealine Cross- (centre) is seen with Country Rally, crosses the volcanic Faisal Al Attiyah (right) dunes at Nihuil during the Dakar Rally during scrutineering in this January 2013 file photo. RIGHT: at Losail International A file photo taken in April 2012 shows Circuit yesterday. RIGHT: Qatar’s Nasser Al Mansoori in action Quinn Cody (left) and during last year’s Sealine Cross- Paulo Goncalves of the Country Rally. Al Mansoor will take part Speedbrain team at in motorcycle category this week. Losail Circuit yesterday. MONDAY 22 APRIL 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31

Attractive Tottenham stun prizes await fans at Emir Manchester City Cup football DOHA: Fans watching the Emir Cup matches this sea- son stand to win attractive United on title brink; Suarez in ‘bite’ shame prizes, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) said LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League year. The players want to play in yesterday. sent the Premier League title the Champions League, and we With the first round matches towards Manchester United LONDON: English Premier League results showed that today.” starting from April 21, fans with a 3-1 win defeat of yesterday: Tottenham recalled Bale after would feel the football festival Manchester City yesterday, on a Tottenham 3 (Dempsey 75, Defoe 79, Bale an ankle injury and the hosts in the air, Khaled Mubarak Al day when Liverpool striker Luis 82) Manchester City 1 (Nasri 5) started the game in positive fash- Kuwari, Director of Marketing Suarez created controversy once ion, but it was City who drew first and Communications, QFA, again. Liverpool 2 (Sturridge 52, Suarez 90+7) blood. Carlos Tevez’s deft pass said yesterday. Spurs roared back from behind Chelsea 2 (Oscar 26, Hazard 57-pen) released James Milner and from “We are bracing for another to stun defending champions City Playing today (1900GMT): the Englishman’s cross, Nasri festival of football as we at White Hart Lane and revital- steered a volley past the lunge approach the starting date,” Manchester Utd vs Aston Villa ise their own push for Champions of defender Kyle Walker on the Al Kuwari said. League qualification. “We had everything in order. Spurs goal-line. “The Emir Cup remains the City’s defeat left United’s It is strange. It is not a correct City goalkeeper Joe Hart had to most keenly followed football 13-point lead intact and means result, but congratulations to spread himself to prevent Walker event in thecountry and we that Alex Ferguson’s side can Tottenham for the win,” City from equalising, but City contin- have once again made elaborate secure an unprecedented 20th manager Roberto Mancini told ued to carry a threat in attack. plans for our fans,” headded. league crown if they win at home Sky Sports. Nasri poked the ball wide after “There are many prizes to be to Aston Villa today. “The championship was fin- being freed by an adroit cushioned won by fans who turn up at the It also left Spurs just one point ished three or four weeks ago. pass from Tevez, who then drew a matches,” he added. beneath fourth-place Chelsea, who Manchester United deserved to reflex save from Spurs goalkeeper The tournament will kick- were prevented from reclaim- win it. Hugo Lloris with a close-range start today with Round 1 which ing third place by a 97th-minute “I think it is important to win header. includes two matches played goal from Suarez in a 2-2 draw as many of our five remaining Dempsey headed over for Spurs in Al Arabi Sports Club, with at Anfield. games, and win the FA Cup final.” shortly before half-time, but the the first match beginning at However, Suarez had earlier As well as trailing Chelsea by American was in the right place 5:15pm between Al Shamal and appeared to bite Chelsea defender a point, Tottenham are now just to tap home in the 75th minute Mseimeer, while the second Branislav Ivanovic on the arm in two points behind third-place after Bale threaded a glorious beginning at 7:45pm between an incident that looks likely to Arsenal and have a game in hand cross into the box with the outside Markhiya and Shahania. yield retrospective punishment on their north London rivals. of his left foot. The final of the tournament from the Football Association. On Spurs’ fightback, Bale said: Defoe put Spurs ahead four will be played on May 18 at Spurs struck three times in “The gaffer (manager) told me to minutes later, jinking inside Khalifa International Stadium. the last 15 minutes through Clint move out wide and it worked out Vincent Kompany and lashing a Prizes to be won in the first Dempsey, Jermain Defoe and well. Our opening goal gave us and shot into the bottom-right corner, 3 rounds of the tournament Gareth Bale to floor City, who had the crowd belief. before Bale added a third with a Liverpool’s Luis Suarez (right) gestures after scoring the equalising goal include 10 coupons awarded led through Samir Nasri since the “We showed our character. cool, chipped finish in the 82nd to make the score 2-2 during the English Premier League match against from Sony – Fifty One East fifth minute. The club is moving forward every minute. AFP Chelsea, at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain, yesterday. The match ended 2-2. for every match. The winners will have to enter the draw in Scottish Premier order to be eligible to win the coupon. League In addition to the fan prizes, Barca inch closer to La Liga title there will be the Man-of-the- GLASGOW: Scottish Premier League results yesterday: Match Award granted to the MADRID: Midfielder Cesc Fabregas moved they are one point behind fourth-placed Real a hamstring strain. Barca had an early chance best performing player of every Celtic 4 (Hooper 61, 73, Ledley 66, Barcelona a step closer to the La Liga title Sociedad, who visit Osasuna on Sunday. to take the lead when Andres Iniesta tumbled match. Samaras 88) Inverness CT 1 (Draper (90+2) with a late strike in a laboured 1-0 victory at Betis are seventh with 48 points. to win a dubious penalty but David Villa’s 17th- Man-of-the-Match Award St Johnstone v Ross County home to mid-table Levante yesterday. The top two fielded weakened sides with minute spot kick was saved by Levante keeper is sponsored by Sony – Fifty The 84th-minute goal secured a win that next week’s Champions League semi-finals Keylor Navas. One East and it will range from Playing today (1830GMT): took Barca to 84 points with six games left, 13 in mind. The Costa Rican went on to pull off a string QR3,000 up to 15,000. Hibernian vs Aberdeen clear of champions Real Madrid who earlier Barca visit Bayern Munich for their first of saves against a Barcelona side lacking spark Later this week, Qatar’s four beat Real Betis 3-1 with a Mesut Ozil double. leg on Tuesday, and Real travel to Borussia and a sense of urgency. teams will be competing for top La Liga A victory away to Athletic Bilbao next Dortmund on Wednesday. Barca substitute Alexis Sanchez help break honours in the Heir Apparent MADRID, Spain: Spanish league results on Saturday, and a Real defeat at city rivals Barcelona lined up with four fullbacks in the deadlock six minutes from time, crossing Cup to be held from April 27 Saturday: Atletico Madrid would enable Barca to be defence, Eric Abidal making his first start in from the right for Fabregas, who controlled to May 4. Granada 1 (El-Arabi 73) Valladolid 1 (Ebert 59) crowned champions for a fourth time in five over a year since having a liver transplant and the ball and fired low into the corner in a The teams involved in the years. playing the full 90 minutes. crowded area. Heir Apparent Cup are Al Real Madrid 3 (Ozil 45, 90+1, Benzema 57) In the late game, Valencia’s push for a top- The French international partnered “Obviously it is difficult to think about any Sadd, Lekhwiya, Al Rayyan Real Betis 1 (Molina 73-pen) four finish was boosted with a 5-1 thrashing of Adriano Correia in the centre of defence, while game other than the one against Bayern. It and Eljaish. Barcelona 1 (Fabregas 84) Levante 0 Malaga at home when they scored four times usual first-choice players such as Xavi, Sergio will be one of the games of the year,” Spain THE PENINSULA Valencia 5 (Parejo 25, Soldado 28, 30-pen, in six first-half minutes. Busquets and Jordi Alba started on the bench. international Fabregas told reporters. Canales 31, Banega 56) Malaga 1 (Julio Valencia climbed to fifth with 53 points, World Player of the Year Lionel Messi “But it is good to be able to go into it with Baptista 45+1) pushing Malaga down to sixth on 50, and failed to make the squad as he recovers from a win behind us.” REUTERS We’re ready for Real: Klopp Celtic clinch Scottish Premier League title BERLIN: Coach Jurgen Klopp has said Borussia Dortmund are GLASGOW: Celtic clinched ready to face Real Madrid in their second successive Scottish Wednesday’s Champions League Premier League title after a semi-final after their Bundesliga clinical second half display win over Mainz. sealed a 4-1 win over Inverness “We’re playing against the big- Caledonian Thistle at Parkhead gest club in the world, we will be yesterday. ready for Real and give it every- Before the match Celtic man- thing we have,” said Dortmund ager Neil Lennon, who was start- boss Klopp with the return leg in ing a three-match touchline ban, Madrid on April 30. had demanded that his players “When you’re already in the win the title in style. semi-finals, of course you just However, Lennon had to watch want to get to the final.” on from the stand in frustration Dortmund have already enjoyed as his side, who only needed a a 2-1 win over Real at home this point to secure the title, squan- season after beating them at dered a number of early chances. Borussia’s Signal Iduna Park sta- The Celtic fans had to wait dium in the Champions League’s until the 61st minute to get the group stages before drawing 2-2 party started when a fine strike in Madrid. from Gary Hooper opened the Despite needing just 32 seconds scoring. to take the lead against minnows Stand-in skipper Joe Ledley Mainz after Germany midfielder fired home a second five minutes Marco Reus slotted an early goal, later before Hooper got his 28th Dortmund will need to improve goal of the season with a clever to beat Real after dropping the back-flick in the 73rd minute. game’s tempo. Substitute Georgios Samaras Poland striker Robert added a fourth in the 88th minute Lewandowski doubled Dortmund’s and Aaron Doran pulled one back lead with three minutes left to for Inverness in stoppage time as score his 23rd league goal this Celtic moved 15 points clear of season and his 12th in consecutive Motherwell with four matches matches, to extend his own club The Celtic team celebrate their victory against Inverness Caledonian Thistle during their Scottish Premier League match at Celtic Park Stadium in remaining. record. The 24-year-old is now Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday. In the absence of Rangers, just four matches short of Gerd Celtic had been the red-hot Mueller’s record of 22 goals in favourites to romp to the title. beat out a curling strike from when Owain Tudor-Jones glanced courtesy of a Hooper strike. Hooper added another in the 16 consecutive games for Bayern However, the Hoops didn’t have Commons but the ball fell kindly a header from Graeme Shinnie’s Commons played the ball in 73rd minute. Commons beat his Munich in the 1970s. The victory it all their own way with the to James Forrest whose fierce corner just wide in a congested between two Inverness defenders man and drilled a cross in from means Dortmund are guaranteed Glasgow giants having lost six and strike from the edge of the box Celtic box. to Hooper, who took a couple of the left that Hooper cleverly a Champions League place for drawn six so far and are fated to flew just wide. Celtic should have taken the touches before lashing home an flicked past Reguero with his heel. next season and set for second secure their lowest ever points Celtic’s pressure continued and lead in the 57th minute when angled strike through the legs of Substitute Samaras added a place in the Bundesliga behind tally in Lennon’s three full sea- Hooper latched on to a lofted pass Commons delivered a perfect cor- Graeme Shinnie and into the bot- fourth when he raced down the champions Bayern Munich, but sons in charge. from Wanyama to dink it over ner on to the head of Efe Ambrose tom right-hand corner. left and cut into the box before Klopp is more concerned with Celtic’s first opportunity pre- the advancing keeper but Gary but the Nigerian somehow sent Ledley made it 2-0 five minutes lashing home an unstoppable Wednesday. sented itself to Victor Wanyama Warren was back on the line to his header from six yards out later. Mikel Lustig charged down left-foot strike in off the crossbar “The fact that we’re come but he couldn’t direct his looping nod it out for a corner. over. the right and his low cross found before Doran pulled one back in through without any injuries header on target. Inverness came close to taking The Hoops finally made the Ledley in space and he took a stoppage time for Inverness. makes it the perfect day,” said the Keeper Antonio Reguero then a shock lead in the 38th minute breakthrough in the 61st minute touch before firing home. AFP 45-year-old. AFP Monday 22 April 2013 12 Jumada II 1434 Volume 18 Sport Number 5677 Price: QR2

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO: Novak Djokovic Zeballos (once). Before the final, the Spaniard had (pictured lifting the trophy yesterday) ended lost only one set all week after playing in his fifth Rafael Nadal’s dreams of a record ninth succes- straight final since his return to the circuit. sive Monte Carlo Masters title with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) “What Novak is doing is just amazing,” said the victory in the final yesterday. losing finalist. The world number one had been a doubtful starter “Congratulations for winning my favourite event this week with an injured ankle but played through and all the best for the rest of your season. Last year the pain to lift his first trophy in the principality, the was especially hard for me, but I had the support 37th of his career and 14th at the Masters 1000 level. of my team and my fans. That was a very positive It was also a huge psychological energy for me and gave me motivation boost ahead of next month’s French to play here again.” Open where Nadal is a record seven- Djokovic ran away to a 5-0 lead at time champion. Nadal had reigned the start of a match delayed for almost supreme at the Monte Carlo Country an hour by rain. But Nadal would not Club since his last loss in 2003, when roll over, saving seven break points he was still a teenager, and had won -- five in the sixth game as he finally every edition since 2005. got on the scoreboard. Djokovic, who achieved the win in Djokovic earned the set after 47 one hour, 51 minutes, was overwhelmed minutes from a Nadal double-fault in to have beaten the king of clay. the eighth game. The Spaniard looked “It’s such a great pleasure to win like turning it around with a break here, it’s very special,” said the Serb in the second set which gave him a who is based in the principality. 4-2 lead. “I live here and love this event Rafa, Djokovic calmly clawed it back with it was a pleasure again, thanks for his precision shotmaking, levelling at allowing me to win here at least once,” four game apiece, but losing serve in he joked during the trophy ceremony. the 11th game from a backhand wide. “I can’t ask for a better start to the clay season.” The Serb, who came to the final with titles at The winner admitted that the ankle he rolled the Australian Open and Dubai, broke back for 6-6 earlier this month had been a huge concern. through a backhand winner to force the tiebreaker. “I didn’t know if I could be a part of this year. But He ran away with the decider, seizing the win on I made the decision to play -- and it was the best the first of five match points with a forehand winner decision I’ve made in my life.” to the corner. Djokovic becomes the first player to Nadal, who returned to tennis in February after beat Nadal three times in a clay court final. seven months out with a knee injury, stands 38-6 in The winner claimed his first Monte Carlo title clay finals, losing to only three players -- Djokovic after losing the 2009 and 2012 finals to the Spaniard. (three times) Roger Federer (twice) and Horacio REUTERS