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WEBSITE P14 newsofbahrain.com Diljit goes gaga over Kylie’s photoshopped egg image 14 CELEBS WORLD 6 France will stay ‘militarily engaged’ in Mideast: Macron Protracted shutdown Palestine, Syria dominate Arab ministers’ meeting Beirut summit, but their absence, which has spurred media commentary, he concerns of the people does not diminish the impor- of Palestine, Syria, Iraq We’re waiting for tance of the topics addressed by Tand Yemen were the main states that requested the summit — and many summits topic of the opening session of a amendments to the are not attended by presidents.” meeting of Arab ministers held initiative. The summit’s media spokes- in preparation for the Arab de- man Rafic Chlala told Arab RAFIC CHLALA velopment summit on Sunday News: “The presidents who de- in Beirut, Arab News reported Somalia and Mauritania. cided not to attend the summit last night. However, the Arab League’s have sent their delegates, which The meeting in the Lebanese Assistant Secretary-General means the summit hasn’t failed, capital’s Phoenicia Hotel saw un- Hossam Zaki called for “sepa- as some are trying to portray it.” precedented security measures rating between the attendance He said Lebanese President covering a large area, including and the summit itself, and the Michel Aoun will propose at the the summit’s venues and the importance of its topics and the summit “a funding project for the Long lines are seen at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta accommodation of guests and resolutions it will produce.” reconstruction of all Arab coun- International Airport amid the partial federal government shutdown, in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday. Nearly 90 per journalists. During a media briefing, tries devastated by war.” cent of Americans who oppose an expansion of the border wall say Congress should not pass a bill including Mr Trump’s Only three presidents have so Zaki said: “The attendance of Chlala added: “We’re waiting request for wall funding if it is the only way to end the shutdown. Of those who back the wall, nearly three-quarters find far confirmed their attendance at Arab leaders will undoubtedly for states that requested amend- it equally unacceptable for a deal to exclude wall funding. the summit — those of Lebanon, increase the importance of the ments to the initiative.” Trump giving ‘new life’ to Daesh Washington resident Donald Trump’s Pdecision to pull US troops from Syria was made with- Second summit out deliberation, left allies “bewildered” and has reju- venated Daesh, the official Trump to meet Kim for a second summit by Feb end, says White House formerly in charge of fight- ing the militants said Friday. Speculation is mounting that multiple trips to Beijing to meet Brett McGurk w warned a Speculation is it could be held in Vietnam. President Xi. US withdrawal would shore • Kim Yong-chol’s visit to Wash- The summit was historic for up President Bashar Assad mounting that it could ington is the first sign of move- the fact that it happened at and lessen America’s lev- be held in Vietnam. ment in nuclear diplomacy with all - but on paper, all it really erage with Russia and Iran. North Korea for months, BBC achieved was a vaguely-phrased President Trump state department correspondent agreement in which both coun- said• he was looking Barbara Plett Usher reported. tries agreed to work towards It is not clear what the re - denuclearisation. forward to the talks. ported letter from Kim Jong-un It was never really made clear contained. But it was expected what denuclearisation would New York to lay the groundwork for anoth- entail - the agreement did not DON’T MISS IT er summit, our correspondent include any timeline, details or adds. mechanisms to verify this pro- S President Donald President Trump said he was cess. Muharraq Bridge Trump is to meet North looking forward to the talks. If there is a second summit, UKorean leader Kim Jong- His press secretary Sarah many will be expecting some- 03 Project ‘on track’ un for a second summit by the Sanders said after the White thing more concrete to come out end of February, the White House meeting that progress of it. Both North Korea and the World-renowned House says. in the talks on denuclearisation US are unlikely to get away with light artist to The announcement came af- continued, but added: “The calling another vague agreement 04 ter Mr Trump met top North United States is going to con- a success. enchant fans Korean negotiator Kim Yong- tinue to keep pressure and sanc- Trump with Kim at the Singapore Summit. North Korea hasn’t conducted chol at the White House. tions on North Korea.” a missile test since the summit. Ex-flight attendant He had been expected to de- Nuclear negotiations between neighbouring South Korea, and It’s also dismantled a nuclear jailed for growing liver a letter from Kim Jong-un Washington and Pyongyang both countries have destroyed testing site and a key missile 05 to Mr Trump. have stalled, no detailed ac - The United States is guard posts along the heavily engine facility. marijuana at home Little progress has been made count of North Korea’s nuclear guarded demilitarised zone - It did however test out a new on denuclearisation since their facilities has been provided and going to continue to and paid trips to each other’s “high-tech” tactical weapon last historic summit in Singapore sanctions are still firmly in place. keep pressure and countries. November - its first official re- last June. Mr Kim however, has been sanctions on North Ties between North Korea port of a weapons test in a year. No venue has been announced busy boosting his global image. Korea. and China also appear to have This however, was not taken to for the new summit. He’s improved relations with SARAH SANDERS improved, with Mr Kim making represent a huge threat. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 02 Morocco ties lauded Minister receives writer Shura delegation meets Morocco’s House of Councillors’ president Rabat he Shura Council’s del- egation, led by the Sec- Tond Deputy Chairperson, Hala Ramzi Fayez, met here yes- terday the President of Moroc- co’s House of Councillors and Chairman of the Association of Senates, Shura and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi received Chancellor Ahmed Jaber World (ASSECAA), Abdelhakim Al Dosary, who presented a copy of his book “Penal Protection for state Benchamach. archives and data”. Dr Al Nuaimi commended the author’s efforts, stressing the importance of the book which focuses on the law on protecting state The meeting was held on the archives and data. sidelines of the International Seminar on the Experiences of National Reconciliation, organ- ised here by ASSECAA. BTI to organise 12th Morocco’s House of Council- lors’ president expressed deep Mr Benchamach receives the Shura Council delegation. pride in the steady progress of Career Expo in March the brotherly Bahraini-Moroc- Manama can relations of co-operation national parliamentary gath- the Arab world. efforts exerted by Morocco’s tion with the labour market’s and coordination in various erings. Hala Ramzi Fayez conveyed House of Councillors to organ- reparations are in full public and private sectors’ fields, especially the legislative He lauded the effective role greetings from the Shura Coun- ise key international conferenc- swing at the Bahrain institutions, and to meet the one. played by the Shura Council cil Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al es and seminars that tackle vital PTraining Institute (BTI) needs of the various sectors of He stressed the role of the and its delegations to ASSECAA Saleh, to the Moroccan House issues, expressing the Shura to hold the 12th Career Expo, the local labour market. Shura Council in Bahrain and meetings, praising their keen- of Councillors’ president, and Council’s support for the reso- with the participation of pub- It also provides a platform the House of Councillors in Mo- ness to participate effectively his wishes of further progress lutions and recommendations lic and private sector compa- for jobseekers and secondary rocco in unifying efforts and in such gatherings and support and prosperity to Morocco, un- issued by ASSECAA and aimed nies and institutions. school students to get an idea stances towards various issues efforts to enhance sustainable der its leadership. at achieving the top interests of The annual expo is a plat- about training and work op- of common interest at inter- development across Africa and She hailed the tremendous countries and peoples. form to strengthen coopera- portunities at companies. Annual Day celebrations The CBSE Section of Al Noor International School celebrated its Annual Day on 16th and 17th of January 2019 for the Primary and Secondary Sections. Renu Yadav, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of India, was the Chief Guest for the day. The School Chairman Ali Hasan, School Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Mr Amin Mohammad Hulaiwah, Head Teachers of all sections, officials from the Ministry of Education, officials from the Indian Embassy and parents were present on the occasion. A wide variety of colourful programmes were staged showcasing the unique talents of the students of all age groups which included one act plays and theme dances.