This week, Congress passed one of the most expansive sanctions packages in history to tighten the screws on WIN 3 CARS Iran, Russia, and North AND 300 Korea. @SpeakerRyan GOLD COINS! Tel: 17228888 Today’s Weather bfc.com.bh Monday, July 31, 2017 Issue No. 7459 200 Fils Max Min www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh 42 °C 32°C x JO3307_BFC_BAH_BOB_Centenary_Bonanza_Campaign_ad_67x40mm.indd25/05/2017 15:45 1 OIC to hold meeting in Istanbul on Al-Quds Jeddah he Organization of TIslamic Cooperation will hold an emergency Qartet stands firm meeting of the Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers of member States in Istanbul tomorrow. The meeting will discuss the continuing support to the resistance and resilience of Maqdisites (Jerusalemites) to preserve on Qatar demands their identity and the Islamic sacred sites in Al-Quds Al-Sharif in light of recent developments aimed at restricting the entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque. Putin expels 755 US diplomats Moscow resident Vladimir Putin Psaid 755 US diplomats From Left: UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry; Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed must leave Russia and warned Al Khalifa; and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir during a meeting of the Arab Quartet in Manama yesterday ties with Washington could be gridlocked for a long time, Manama said they were open to talks if it expresses its genuine The quartet said Qatar peace and security. in a move that followed tough he foreign ministers of with Qatar on condition desire to implement our must abide by agreements – new American sanctions. The Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, that it “stops its support and demands,” said Bahrain’s including the 2013 Riyadh HM meets ministers Russian foreign ministry had theT United Arab Emirates financing of terrorism”. Foreign Minister Sheikh Agreement and the 2014 Earlier on Saturday, His earlier demanded Washington and Egypt, who met here The Qartet in June issued Khalid bin Ahmed Al Supplemental Agreement. Majesty King Hamad bin Isa cut its diplomatic presence in yesterday on Qatar crisis a list of demands for the Khalifa during a joint press They reiterated their Al Khalifa met with the foreign Russia by September to 455 -- said that they stood firm by lifting of sanctions, including conference yesterday, adding: commitment to standing affairs ministers at Al Sakhir the same number Moscow has their decision to continue the termination of regional “Qatar must stop funding together and fighting Palace. in the US. boycotting Qatar, saying they news giant Al-Jazeera, the terrorism, interfering in other terrorism. The foreign He called for regional and “More than a thousand are willing to re-establish ties downgrading of ties to Iran countries’ internal affairs, ministers reviewed the latest international solidarity to people were working and with Doha only if it adheres and the closure of a Turkish inciting hatred and adhere developments regarding the fight terrorism and stop its are still working” at the US to regional and international military base in the country. to regional and international crisis in Qatar and the contacts funding to defeat it once and embassy and consulates, Putin agreements as well as the Yesterday’s discussion agreements.” they have made at the regional for all. said in an interview with demands and principles was a continuation of their “We reiterate the and international levels in order “The four nations have Rossia-24 television. “755 issued by the quartet. meeting in Cairo on July 5, importance of Qatar’s to enhance solidarity among offered many martyrs in our people must stop their activities Asserting that they would after which they announced compliance with the 13 the four countries, support battle against terrorism and in Russia.” Putin added that make no compromises in a list of six broad principles. demands outlined by the four Arab national security and in defense of our countries an upturn in Russia’s relations their demands, the foreign “We are ready to engage states,” the quartet said in a eliminate terrorism to preserve and peoples,” His Majesty the with Washington could not be ministers of the four countries in discussions with Qatar joint statement yesterday. regional and international King said-Agencies. expected “any time soon”. P 05 P 06 P 19 Al Hala Club Brave: Australia foils vows to bring streaks ‘terror plot’ to attackers of victory attack airplane before justice 2 Monday, July 31, 2017 King calls for concerted efforts to defeat terrorism DT News Network and stability of the region, Manama addressing its problems and is Majesty King Hamad protecting it from the policies bin Isa Al-Khalifa of backing extremist groups Hhas stressed the crucial and harbouring terrorists. importance of defending the “These policies have caused pan-Arab security to stave dangerous humanitarian off any subversive attempts crises, with hundreds of preying on the Arab region. thousands of our peoples His Majesty made the displaced and left homeless, statement while receiving facing hardships in the His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa with foreign ministers of UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia at Al Sakhir Palace the UAE Minister of Foreign diaspora”, the King said. Affairs and International meeting in Manama. and stability, saying that confronting all challenges,” developments in the regional He highlighted the tragic Cooperation Shaikh Abdulla The foreign ministers were Bahrain stands united with the King said, describing and international arenas. plight of the displaced people, bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Saudi accompanied Shaikh Khalid sister countries and backs all pan-Arab joint action, at The UAE, Saudi and stressing the need to help them Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed bin Mohammed joint stances and measures this defining period, as the Egyptian foreign ministers return to their homes safely Al-Jubeir and Egyptian Al-Khalifa, foreign minister to confront challenges and vital pillar and the inevitable expressed deepest thanks and and ensure them security and Foreign Minister Sameh of Bahrain. The King threats. choice. appreciation to HM the King, stability. Shoukry at Al-Sakhir Palace commended the foreign “The strength and cohesion “This critical phase requires hailing his sound directives His Majesty paid tribute on Saturday. The meeting was ministers’ strenuous efforts of Arab countries depend on stronger cooperation and and keenness on hosting to martyrs from the four part of the Arab quartet’s joint to maintain regional security their solidarity and unity in unity to protect our vital the quartet’s meeting in the countries, who fell in the line interests, thwart subversive Kingdom of Bahrain. of duty in the fight against the designs which aim at sowing They said they looked scourge of terrorism to defend divisions and undermining forward to the Manama our countries and peoples. the pan-Arab security,” HM meeting as an important step “Our countries will continue said. to bolster the quartet’s joint their strenuous efforts to HM called for solidarity efforts, hailing Bahrain’s firm protect the blessed march of among all countries to root stances, led by HM the King, the Gulf Cooperation Council out terrorism and dry up its as well as support to just Arab from any policies which sources of funding, urging causes and contribution to may harm member states, regional and international maintaining regional security affect its peoples or derail its coordination and concerted and stability. achievements,” HM said. efforts to defeat the scourge. HM commended the HM the King hosted a The King reviewed with quartet’s firm keenness dinner banquet in honour of the foreign ministers latest on supporting the security the ministers. Bahrain, UK boost bilateral relations Crown Prince HRH Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with British Ambassador Simon Martin DT New Network ties between the Kingdom importance of strengthening Manama of Bahrain and the United bilateral cooperation by is Royal Highness Prince Kingdom, which span over two advancing ties across the Salman bin Hamad Al centuries and are founded on economic, trade and security HKhalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy extensive bilateral collaboration sectors. HRH Crown Prince Supreme Commander and across multiple spheres and the British Ambassador First Deputy Prime Minister During the meeting, HRH discussed recent regional and yesterday received the British CP expressed his appreciation international developments, Ambassador to the Kingdom for the Ambassador’s role in as well as efforts to safeguard of Bahrain, Simon Martin, the promotion of diplomatic regional security, and protect at Riffa Palace. HRH Crown relations between the two the region’s long-term interests Prince reaffirmed the strong Kingdoms, and highlighted the and sustainable development. 2 Monday, July 31, 2017 Monday, July 31, 2017 3 ‘Sickle cell deaths caused Traffic mishaps by dehydration in summer’ King calls for concerted Mohammed Zafran/DTNN [email protected] Manama claim 13 lives in ore than double the number of sickle cell patientsM die during summer efforts to defeat terrorism months as compared to the DT News Network and stability of the region, other months, according to Manama addressing its problems and Bahrain Society for Sickle Cell is Majesty King Hamad protecting it from the policies second quarter and Anaemia Care President Hbin Isa Al-Khalifa of backing extremist groups Zakareya Al Kadhem. has stressed the crucial and harbouring terrorists. “We noticed that half of the importance of defending the “These policies have caused sickle cell related deaths were pan-Arab security to stave dangerous humanitarian in June, July and August which off any subversive attempts crises, with hundreds of are the hottest months of the preying on the Arab region. thousands of our peoples year. In a year when there are 50 His Majesty made the displaced and left homeless, deaths, 25 of them will be in the Mr.