TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 5 Pilgrims perform Satan stoning INSTAGRAM United put Chelsea to /nobmedia 12 the sword LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain AUGUST 2019 Marcus Rashford scored 210 FILS WHATSAPP twice as Manchester 38444680 ISSUE NO. 8201 United made the perfect start to their Premier FACEBOOK /nobmedia League season by inflicting a 4-0 defeat on Frank MAIL [email protected] Lampard in his first match in charge of Chelsea WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com yesterday. P12 Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth split after less than a year of marriage 14 CELEBS WORLD 4 Rain eases, airport reopens, rescue begins India Independence Eid prayers His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Day to be marked Khalifa performed Eid Al Adha prayers TDT | Manama at Al Sakhir Palace Mosque. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad n the occasion of 73rd Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy OIndependence Day of Supreme Commander and First Deputy India, a flag-hoisting cere- Prime Minister, senior members of mony will be held at 06.45 the Royal Family, senior state officials and senior Bahrain Defence Force, am on Thursday, 15 August Interior Ministry and National Guard 2019, at the Indian Embassy officers also took part in the prayers. Seef Complex, the Indian The Imam delivered a sermon in which Embassy said in a statement he stressed the noble significance of issued yesterday. Eid Al Adha. He prayed to Allah the Members of the Indian Almighty to protect HM King Hamad community and friends of and guide him on the right path of India in the Kingdom are success. He also prayed for blessing invited to attend the event, the Kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal the statement added. people with security, safety, progress and prosperity, under HM the King’s leadership. Assad forces in Idlib push Damascus Palestinians yrian regime forces clash with Sseized a town on the edge of Idlib yesterday, a Israeli police monitor said, in their first ground advance in the prov- Jerusalem ince since an escalation on Ceasefire call the jihadist-dominated sraeli police and Palestin- enclave more than three Iian worshippers clashed months ago. Yemeni government and Coalition call for Aden ceasefire at Al Aqsa mosque com - The region of northwest- pound in Jerusalem yes - ern Syria, which is home to fighting in Aden. terday as overlapping Jew- an estimated three million The Yemeni The government “affirms its ish and Muslim holidays civilians, has come under • commitment to respect the call heightened tension around almost daily Syrian and Rus- government and of the Saudi-led coalition to a the site. sian bombardment since the council said ceasefire”, a statement said, as Police fired sound gre- late April. early yesterday that the STC expressed its “full com- nades as Palestinian pro- they backed the mitment to a ceasefire”. tests intensified at the calls for dialogue The STC’s spokesman said on highly sensitive mosque New air defence Saturday that the situation was compound, also called the and a suspension of stable and the council was work- Haram Al Sharif. system unveiled fighting in Aden. ing to restore the water network The Palestinian Red Cres- Tehran that was damaged in fighting. cent reported 61 Palestin- The coalition The Coalition forces inter- ians injured, 15 of whom ran unveiled a new air intervened• in Yemen vened in Aden yesterday against were taken to hospitals. Idefence system yesterday “a direct threat to one of the im- Sunday marked the start it says is capable of detect- in 2015 to back the portant sites of the legitimate of the Muslim Eid Al Adha ing missiles and drones at a internationally government”, it said yesterday. holiday and thousands of range of 400 km, ISNA news recognised government Members of Yemeni Southern Transitional Council patrol a road during clashes It called on the STC to with- Palestinians prayed at Al agency reported. with government forces in Aden. draw from its positions in Aden. Aqsa mosque. The “Falagh” is a locally of President Abdrabu The coalition intervened in overhauled version of the im- Mansur Hadi. International Co-operation, said run Saudi Press Agency report- Yemen in 2015 to back the in- ported “Gamma” surveillance the UAE was “exerting all efforts ed. ternationally recognised gov- radar, the semi-official news Aden to calm and de-escalate the sit- On social media, Adel Al ernment of President Abdrabu agency said, in an apparent uation”. Jubeir, Saudi Arabia’s Minister Mansur Hadi after Iran-backed reference to a Russian-made he Yemeni government Shaikh Abdullah said that the of State for Foreign Affairs, said: Houthi rebels seized the capital 61 Palestinians were system of that name. and the secessionist two camps should focus their “The Kingdom calls on the Yem- and pushed south. injured in the clashes TSouthern Transition efforts on fighting the Houthi eni leaders in Aden to respond to With the coalition’s support, at Al Aqsa Mosque Council yesterday called for a rebels instead of each other. the appeals of the Yemeni peo- pro-government forces, includ- compound. ceasefire after the movement Saudi King Salman met Pres- ple, prioritise Yemen’s national ing the STC-affiliated fighters, seized the presidential palace in ident Abdrabu Mansour Hadi, interest and immediately with- have pushed the Houthis out of Aden on Saturday. Gen Ali Mohsen Al Ahmar and draw from all positions it seized Aden and much of the south. Saudi Arabia and the UAE also Prime Minister Maeen Saeed on in Aden.” But the STC has long demand- It coincided with the DON’T MISS IT called for an end to the fighting Sunday to discuss the develop- The Yemeni government and ed greater autonomy and for a Jewish Tisha B’av holiday, and a meeting between the sides. ments in Aden. the council said early yesterday return to the partitioned Yemen which typically involves an Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed, They “reviewed the close that they backed the calls for that existed between 1967 and increase in Jewish visits to Minister of Foreign Affairs and brotherly relations,” the state- dialogue and a suspension of 1990. the holy site. Support to youth In a bid to ease tension, police barred Jewish vis- 02 lauded GENEROUS KICK its to the site on Sunday but Muslim worshippers Invitation for still feared they would be non-Muslims to Salah makes injured fan’s day with photo opportunity allowed in and protested 03 take part in Eid there. Liverpool to check on him before offering to pose The clashes with police celebrations for pictures. broke out afterwards. young Liverpool supporter’s at- “Mo was apologetic and caring and was After relative calm re - New US Mideast tempt to get a glimpse of his hero really compassionate towards the boys turned and following criti- approach raises A Mohamed Salah left him with a and made them feel so much better,” Fowl- cism from Israeli far-right bloodied nose but the pain was quick - er’s stepfather Joe Cooper told Sky News. politicians, police then 06 more questions ly forgotten when the Egyptian striker “@MoSalah thank you for coming back opened the site to Jewish than answers showed his compassionate side by posing to check on my boys after Louis KO’d him- visits, sparking further for photos. self trying to get a wave,” Cooper added clashes. 210 fils (includes VAT) Louis Fowler, 11, crashed into a lamp - on Twitter with pictures. Israelis police said four post and fell to the ground with blood Liverpool superstar Salah with the injured boy Louis “He loves you so much and the pain officers were wounded as coming out of his nose after he and his Fowler. went away instantly when you came to Palestinian protesters threw younger brother Isaac ran beside Salah’s give them a hug. A nose reset well worth stones and other objects at car on Saturday while waving at the Liv- Having spotted the youngster in pain, it he said. You are a top man and a true security forces. Seven people erpool player, Sky News reported. Liverpool superstar Salah circled round gent.” were arrested, police said. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 02 Minister reassured Support to youth lauded about pilgrims’ safety Speaker congratulates Bahraini youngsters as the Kingdom marks International Youth Day She stressed the Kingdom’s mander and First Deputy Pre- The House Speaker comprehensive development mier, to upgrade education and • march, pointing out the impor- support the youth in Bahrain. lauded the royal address tance of supporting the youth The Representatives Council in the opening of the to achieve the sustainable de- Speaker commended the great first session of the velopment goals. care and support of Represent- fifth legislative term. In a statement marking the ative of His Majesty the King The Kingdom’s medical delegation in Mina. International Youth Day 2019, for Charity Work and Youth themed “Transforming Ed - Affairs, Chairman of the Su - Manama ing medical services for all • The Representatives ucation”, celebrated all over preme Council for Youth and Bahrain pilgrims until they Council Speaker the world on Monday, August Sports (SCYS) and President of complete their Hajj rituals and commended the great 12, the Representatives Coun- Bahrain Olympic Committee ealth Minister Faeqa return to the Kingdom safely care and support of cil Speaker underscored the His Highness Shaikh Nasser Al Saleh held a phone and in good health. HH Shaikh Nasser. great importance accorded by bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the Hcall with Bahrain The medical staff intervened the Representatives Council youth to tap on their creativity Medical Committee Chairman to provide help to a number to issues related to the youth potentials and boost their role Dr Ibrahim Farooq Obaid and of pilgrims who suffered Manama and education, given the role of Ms Zainal in the Kingdom’s growth and congratulated the delegation from fainting and exhaustion both sectors in the Kingdom’s development.