ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Monday 19 May 2014 20 Rajab 1435 - Volume 19 Number 6070 Price: QR2 Swiss reject PSG boss promises world’s highest bigger things in minimum wage new season Business | 17 Sport | 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Islamic world Emir hosts luncheon for soccer clubs wary of closer Indo-Israeli ties Modi’s victory triggers concern DOHA: The Arab and Islamic Economic ties between the two world is watchful, look- countries are expected to grow ing for signs, if any, of grow- further and cooperation in fields ing bonhomie between Israel such as education and agriculture and India’s Hindu nationalist are improving considerably. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Asked to comment on the above that has won a landslide victory issue, Dr Abdullah Ba Aboud, in recent elections, experts say. Director of Gulf Studies Centre Israeli Prime Minister at Qatar University, told The Benjamin Netanyahu has Peninsula yesterday that Israel is extended warm greetings to BJP’s always concerned about its rela- The Emir H H SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a luncheon banquet at the Emiri Diwan yesterday for players, technical and administra- Prime Minister-elect, Narendra tions with emerging powers like tive staff of Al Sadd Sports Club, which won the Emir Cup, and runners-up Al Sailiya Sports Club. The event was attended by the Emir’s Personal Modi, for steering his party to India and China. Representative H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and representatives of the tournament’s spon- a historical win in the elections The Arab countries, on the sors, media and others. — something which is viewed by other hand, are busy grappling many in the Arab world with with their own problems in the some unease. aftermath of the Arab Spring — What has raised eyebrows a reference to the situation in in this part of the world is a Syria, Egypt, Libya and Yemen. 32 food outlets reminder by an Israel-based Israel is quite keen not to be Renegade general’s gunmen news portal, Al Masdar (meaning dependent entirely on the US closed for ‘Source’ in Arabic), that Modi’s and so is always on the lookout election is “bad for the Muslim for newer relations and alliances, world because of his enmity with said Ba Aboud. attack Libyan parliament violating law Islam”. “This is Tel Aviv’s strategy “During his governorship while Arabs lack any such strat- TRIPOLI: Heavily armed gun- Islamist militants. become powerbrokers often chal- DOHA: The Doha Municipality (rule) in Gujarat (the western egy and policy.” men stormed Libya’s parliament “These are members of the lenging the state. closed down 32 food outlets over Indian state) a 1,000 people, most “Arabs don’t know how to with anti-aircraft weapons yes- Libyan National Army,” Mohamed Libya’s parliament has been the past four months for vio- of them Muslims, were killed,” exploit situations to their benefit. terday in an assault claimed Al Hejazi, spokesman for the paralysed by divisions between lating the law, a senior official says the portal, citing this as They are always busy grappling by forces loyal to a renegade group said, using the name of the Islamist parties and more nation- has said. the basis of the perception that with their own problems.” ex-general who has vowed to irregular forces loyal to Haftar. alist rivals, leaving many Libyans Municipal inspectors raided Modi is an enemy of Muslims and The fact, however, remains purge the country of Islamist Haftar, a former rebel in the frustrated at the lack of progress 11,000 shops during the period Islam. that even before the BJP and militants. war against Gaddafi, had already toward democratic transition and detected 768 violations, of “Modi’s poll victory has given Modi rode to power, relations In a confusing, chaotic attack, sent his fighters into Benghazi on since the fall of Gaddafi. which 23 were related to the food hopes to Israel for more coop- between India and Israel have heavy smoke rose from the par- Friday against Islamist militants Militia brigades in armoured monitoring law. The remaining eration with the world’s largest been strong and cordial, said Ba liament building in Tripoli as based there, claiming Libya’s gov- trucks mounted with anti-air- 745 cases involved violation of democracy,” said Al Masdar. Aboud. “They have close ties in gunmen clashed with guards. A ernment had failed to halt vio- craft canons have often stormed commercial rules, a local Arabic “With the coming in of the the fields of defence and scientific Reuters reporter said the attack- lence in the eastern city. parliament, occupied ministries daily reported yesterday quoting new government, what is sure is research.” ers raided and left, and other At least 40 people were killed and even kidnapped the prime Mohammed Ahmed Al Sayed, that there will be a big change in The only difference now is that unknown gunmen later closed off in those clashes, which involved minister last year in a show of head of health monitoring unit India’s foreign policy.” Israel is “happily” aware that it nearby streets. some air force helicopters. military muscle to make political at Doha Municipality. New Delhi is the largest shares a common viewpoint with Another witness said attack- On Saturday, parliamentary demands. But yesterday’s attack He said the municipality is now weapons buyer in the world and the BJP and their ideologies are ers had kidnapped two people speaker and military commander- on parliament was the most seri- planning to increase the number Israel is one of the major export- somewhat similar: both have and heavy gunfire could be heard in-chief Nuri Abu Sahmain ous violence in the capital for of inspectors, including women. ers. Israel sells defence tech- enmity with Muslims. across other parts of Tripoli, accused Haftar of trying to stage months, and appeared to expand It currently has 22 women nology and equipment, among Meanwhile, Dr Mohamed where rival brigades of former a coup. Several reports said Haftar’s campaign against hard- inspectors. them missile carrying ships and Noman, vice-chairman of rebels have often clashed since Sahmain had been kidnapped line Islamists, who emerged as a The official said the municipal- drones and electronic fight- International Studies Center at ending their 2011 war against after yesterday’s attack, but he force in North Africa since the ity changes inspectors frequently ing equipment worth billions of Bahrain University allayed doubts Muammar Gaddafi. Details of denied that. Arab Spring revolts of 2011. to avoid complaints from outlets dollars. about the BJP taking India closer who carried out the parliament After the 2011 NATO-backed Lawmaker Omar Bushah about bias. Annual trade between the to Tel Aviv at the expense of its attack were unclear, but a spokes- war, Libya’s weak government told Reuters that gunmen “An inspector will not be two countries has been worth a historical relations with India, man for retired Libyan general and nascent army struggled to had stormed into the General deployed in one area for more staggering $5bn, says Al Masdar, Aljazeera.net reported. Khalifa Haftar said his forces had impose any authority over heav- National Congress building, raid- than two months. We also keep describing Israel as the only THE PENINSULA carried out the assault as part ily armed brigades and militias ing lawmakers’ offices and set the video records as a proof of the vio- democracy in the Middle East. Continued on page 4 of his campaign to rid Libya of who once fought Gaddafi and have building on fire. REUTERS lations to ensure that the inspec- tors act fairly,” said Al Sayed. The inspection team took 346 food samples for laboratory tests Serbia floods during the four months, of which 21 were found not meeting the specifications. Palestinian unity THE PENINSULA 20 killed as bus government soon overturns in Brazil GAZA CITY: A new Palestinian Palestinian parliament for a vote “consensus government” to of confidence. BRASILIA: Twenty people be named by the Palestine Hamas signed a reconciliation were killed and 17 injured when Liberation Organisation and deal last month with the PLO their bus overturned yesterday the Islamist movement Hamas in a surprise move which aims in Brazil, officials said. is to be finalised within days, to overcome a years-long intra- The bus driver, who survived a senior Hamas official said Palestinian split. the accident, said a motorcyclist yesterday. Hamas has dominated the travelling in front of him had Bassem Naim, an adviser to Palestinian parliament since suddenly braked, and that he Hamas’ premier for the Gaza winning a landslide victory in the lost control of the vehicle as he Strip, Ismail Haniya, said a senior last parliamentary election, held tried to avoid hitting the biker. member of Palestinian president in 2006. But the US and Europe “Eighteen people died at the scene Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah move- have since backed the West Bank- of the accident and two others in ment, which dominates the PLO, based Palestinian Authority under the hospital,” said a spokesman would meet with Hamas officials Abbas and boycotted the Islamist for the town of Caninde in Ceara in Gaza this week to conclude movement, which advocates state, where the crash occurred. negotiations. armed conflict with Israel. The bus, operated by Viacao Azzam Al Ahmad is “arriv- Under their April 23 reconcili- Princesa dos Inhamuns, had a ing in Gaza on Wednesday and ation deal, the two sides are to capacity of about 50 passengers.