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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued a Royal

order to take into consideration the humanitarian situation of mixed Bahraini-Qatari families.

“Further to the statement of severing diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar and the measures taken as a result of its continued hostile behaviour against the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Royal Order

was issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to take into account the humanitarian situation of the Bahraini-Qatari families in appreciation of the brotherly Qatari people who represent a natural extension of their brothers in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

“In implementation of this Royal order, the Ministry of Interior has set up a hotline (Telephone: 0097317399821) to receive details of these cases and to take the appropriate measures.”

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One of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12. Since 1962, it has been the country’s National Day. The day is spent with family bonding with friends and relatives and in

either outdoor and indoor activities. All government offices and schools are closed as are private enterprises save for commercial establishments. A ceremony in Manila serves as the official festivities as well as the simultaneous raising of the National Flag of the Philippines in various historical places nationwide. Many Filipino communities in other countries including the Kingdom of Bahrain also observe the nation’s Independence Day. The Philippine Embassy in Manama, is pleased to announce that the following activities will be held as part of the Philippine Independence Month celebration:

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1.Flag-Raising Ceremony and Independence Day Program

2.PhilHealth Service Mission, 28-30 June 2017, 8AM- 3PM

3. Gabi ng Talento at Musika (An Evening of Talent and Music),

4. 3rd Annual Ambassador’s Cup, 21 July 2017

12 June 2017, 7AMVenue: Philippine Embassy Grounds

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29 June 2017, 5PM onwardsVenue: The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam

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Gulf Air accepts CEO’sresignation

Govt will spare no efforts to meet peoples needs: PM


The government is keen on meeting the needs

of its citizens and deliver services to ensure every village and city joins the development march, said His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin

Salman Al Khalifa yesterday. HRH Prime Minister made the statement while receiving a delegation of MPs and dignitaries from Duraz village.

The development programmes aimed at fulfilling the citizens’ aspirations are continuing,

HRH Prime Minister said.“Nothing will stop the

right of the citizens to live and work in a secure and stable environment, and the challenges, however great they are, cannot impede the government’s will,” HRH Prime Minister told the delegates, adding that

the government will spare no efforts to harness all its potentials to ensure that the citizens enjoy advanced services within a stable and secure atmosphere in which all their needs, housing, education and healthcare etc, are met. The Prime Minister emphasised that

the government’s doors are always kept open for the citizens.

Members of the delegation extended thanks and appreciation to HRH the Prime Minister for his directives to develop their village and provide housing and other services.

Qatarready tolisten:Kuwait

Dubai/Doha

Qatar is ready to listen to the concerns of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain

and Egypt that have cut diplomatic and economic ties, Kuwait said yesterday as it tried to mediate a solution to the worst regional crisis in years.

“(Kuwait) affirms the readiness of the brothers in Qatar to understand the reality of the qualms and concerns of their brothers and to heed the noble endeavours to enhance security and stability,” Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA quoted Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as saying.

Kuwait said it wanted to resolve the

dispute “within the unified Gulf house”. “Is this the beginning of wisdom and

reasonable thinking? I hope so,” UAE minister of state for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash wrote on Twitter in reaction to Kuwait saying Qatar was ready to listen to the grievances.

“Qatar has no other choice but to work on resolving the crisis,” said Sami Nader, head of Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs. “There is a lot at stake here.” President Donald Trump on Friday said he backed the isolation of Qatar, saying Doha has historically “been a funder of terrorism at a very high level” and that has to stop.-(Agencies)


The Board of Directors of Gulf Air, the national

carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has accepted the resignation of the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Maher Salman Al Musallam.

Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors said: “On behalf of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors and the airline’s executive management team and workforce, I extend my sincerest thanks to Al Musallam for his invaluable contributions and achievements during his tenure with the airline. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

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HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa with members of a delegation from Duraz village who visited him yesterday

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Residents and daily commuters are sore over

the dilapidated condition of Shaikh Hamad Avenue Road No 242, Block 302, in the capital. The entire stretch, used by thousands of commuters daily, is extensively damaged with potholes due to lack of repair and poor drainage system. The potholed road is ignored by the authorities and need urgent repair.

“The entire road is dotted with potholes. The potholes are waterlogged because of poor drainage system. The gutter is overflowing. The entire area is stinking, making life extremely difficult for residents,” said a resident in the area.

“The water-logging attracts bugs and mosquitoes making

the area extremely unhygienic. People living around the area are unhappy over the poor condition of the road. The residents would love to see the dirt road paved by authorities. The need of the hour is a proper drainage system that make the area hygienic for residents to at least move around,” said another resident.

“Water-logging has affected business at shops in the area as people abhor to shop from cramped and unhygienic conditions,” said a shop owner on Road No 242.

“The area is overcrowded

now. The area now has more people than it can accommodate. It has come to the notice of the Capital Municipal Council that a lot of restaurants drain dirty and leftover oil into the drainage causing the drainage to clog. The council does realise the severity of the problem and is coming up with a new regulation to fix this issue that will help the residents, shop owners and the commuters in the longer run,” said Engineer Mazen Ahmad Al-Omran, Vice Chairman of Capital Municipal Council.

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Shaikh Hamad Avenue crying for attention of authorities

The entire stretch of Shaikh Hamad Avenue, Road 242, Block 302, used by thousands of commuters daily, is exten-sively damaged with potholes due to lack of repair and poor drainage system

The dilapidated Shaikh Hamad Avenue Road 242, Block 302, in the capital

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Souqs provided with wheelchairsMohammed Zafran/[email protected]

Manama

For the first time, wheelchairs have been

made available at Manama and Muharraq traditional markets to enable senior residents and special needs residents to tour the souq. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) donated the wheelchairs to the Manama and Muharraq traditional market to aid older residents and persons with special needs in touring and shopping at the souq. The Manama Souq received 18 wheelchairs while the Muharraq souq got 4. The wheelchairs have been placed in various areas of the souq, a souq official told DT News.

“We have placed it adjacent to Gold Souq, City Mart and Yateem Center. The wheelchairs arrived at the start

of Ramadan and people have begun using it. As its awareness increases we expect more visits from senior visitors and those

with special needs. We will gladly welcome anyone who wishes to tour the souq using the wheelchair. This will be

useful not only for those who live in Bahrain but also for tourists. The wheelchairs will be available at any time of the day or night as long as the Souq is open,” the official said.

“This is only the beginning. We have been told that more such donations can be expected. This is a great initiative taken by the BCCI. We, at the Souq are very grateful for their donation,” he added.

Meeting heldThe Old Markets Committee, under the umbrella of the BCCI, recently held its regular meeting at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority premises. The meeting was attended by Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa Chief Executive Officer of the BTEA along with the First Deputy Chairman of BCCI and Head of the Old Market Committee, Khalid Rashid Al Zayani.

Night of DestinyDT News NetworkManama

Bahrain will join the Islamic World in marking the

“Night of Destiny (Lailatul-Qadr) on June 21.

A ceremony will be held after taraweeh prayers at the Ahmed Al-Fateh Islamic Centre under the auspices of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) President Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al-Khalifa.

The Directorate of Religious Affairs at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and

Endowments Ministry is organising the ceremony.

Undersecretary for Islamic Affairs Dr. Farid bin Yacoub Al Meftah extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier and people of Bahrain on the occasion.

RCO to honour high achieversDT News NetworkManama

The Royal Charity Organisation (RCO)

has announced that the registration of high-achiever students for the 14th annual honouring ceremony is open.

The honouring will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa under the provision of high quality education for children sponsored by the RCO led by Representative of HM the King for Charity

Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Royal Charity Organisation, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

“The ceremony is part of the kind paternal care of His Majesty the King regarding the provision of education for all orphans in Bahrain and to ensure their obtaining higher degrees that will enable them to assume leadership positions in future,” RCO secretary-general Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed said.

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Bahrain is committed to the principles of modernism

and pluralism, which has protected the Bahraini society from all acts of extremism, said His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

Prince Salman while visiting the Majlises of HM King’s Adviser for Media Affairs, Nabeel Alhamer, Kanoo family and Al Jishi and Al Khuza’ai families stressed that strong bonds exist in the Bahraini society, which underpins the nation’s commitment to the principles of modernism and pluralism. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al

Khalifa accompanied HRH the Crown Prince during the visits.

“Modern societies have consistently rejected all acts of extremism and unholy attempts to politicise religions,” said Prince Salman adding that he is confident that the “conflict between moderation and extremism will see the defeat of

extremism”.The Crown Prince then

highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to facilitating investment opportunities that deliver high-value opportunities for citizens and significant economic returns.

HRH also noted that Bahrain is currently targeting growth in key economic

sectors, including tourism, financial services, IT, logistics and manufacturing sectors, emphasising that the principles of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 support private sector entrepreneurship.

The Crown Prince highlighted that Bahrain remains deeply proud of its long-standing and distinguished role in

supporting Bahrain’s youth and entrepreneurs.

The Majlis hosts and guests expressed their gratitude for His Royal Highness’ visit, and highlighted the instrumental role the Crown Prince continues to play in advancing sustainable development and entrepreneurship across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Extremism has no place in society: Crown Prince


Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin

Abdullah Al Khalifa held a meeting with Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam Khalaf, real estate developers and officials yesterday.

The meeting was held to inform them about the mechanism of levying the cost of infrastructure development in the urban areas.

The sustainability of the infrastructure will not be achieved unless the cost of construction is levied by investors, Shaikh Khalid

told the visitors.He said the government

since the establishment of Bahrain has worked for providing high quality infrastructure considering the current and future

needs.He said a resolution was

passed by the Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning on June 4 to enforce the provisions of Law Decree

25/2017 for levying the cost of infrastructure development in urban areas, one of the legal requirements for activation of the Law Decree which gained the approval of the bicameral

legislature.The deputy

PM said many

countries preceded Bahrain in the enforcement of the levying the cost of infrastructure development.

The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation for Land Transport and the Posts, Chairman of the Evaluation Committee for Cost of Infrastructures, Mariam Ahmed Jamaan, and several officials from the office of deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, representatives of the Bahrain Property Development Society, Bahrain Real Estate Society, Engineering Offices Society, and Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry property sector committee.


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Deposit each Tender Submission in the tender box provided at the Bahrain Airport Company, Procurement Department on the above closing date before 01:30 pm. Along with an initial bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the quotation value whichever amount is the lesser, provided that no initial Bond’s value shall be less than BD 500/-, in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee or Insurance Policy valid for the duration specified in the tender documents.

Articles of the Decree by Law No. 36 for 2002, regarding the regulation of Government Tenders and Purchases, together with its executive regulations issued in Decree No. 37 for 2002, must be observed www.tenderboard.gov.bh

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Deputy Prime Minister meets real estate developers, investors

Banks asked to seize assets

Roundabout work


The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has instructed all licensed financial

institutions operating in Bahrain to freeze and seize bank accounts, assets, deposits, investment accounts, insurance policies and financial transactions belonging to the individuals and entities cited in the terror lists, which were issued jointly by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt.


Work on the Waley al-Ahd Highway Roundabout has begun, following

directives from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. The improvements at the roundabout will create a new u-turn for cars entering the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway towards Shaikh Zayed Avenue. The traffic flow improvement is part of a series of roadwork aimed at introducing effective solutions to reduce congestion across Bahrain’s busiest areas.

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abullah Al Khalifa during the meeting


Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met with General Robert Neller, United States Marine Corps Commandant at the Marine Corps University in Quantico. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of His Highness’ graduation from Command and Staff course at the University. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Khalid exchanged com-memorative shields with General Neller

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of businessmen, intellectuals and press personnel at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday and reviewed with them national and regional issues, and the efforts being exerted by the government to enhance the services delivered to the citizens. HRH Premier stressed the importance of strengthening the values of communication and rapprochement among the members of society, being the factors that lead to more achievements to consolidate their leadership in various fields.

Muharraq Club organised a Ramadan Majlis which was attended by Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, diplomats, senior Bahraini officials and sport figures of the youth and sports field. Muharraq Club Chairman Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, on behalf of the Board of Directors and members, affirmed standing by all measures taken by the royal leadership to maintain the homeland’s security, stability and social unity. Muharraq Club Chairman praised the com-munity’s national awareness of protecting the development and democratic achievements made under the leader-ship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, This is Bahrain organized a Ramadan ghabga at Isa Cultural Centre last night. Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al khalifa was the chief guest. Bahrain Federation of Expatriate As-sociations Secretary General Betsy Mathieson welcomed the gathering. The Bahrain Marthoma Parish choir presented songs.

Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Kamal Ahmed attended Bahrain Society of Technology Companies (Btech) annual gathering. The Minister affirmed the importance of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex2017 in Dubai, UAE. He also praised the efforts of the society in organising Bahrain’s national pavilion in Gitex for the eleventh year consecutively.


Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met with General Robert Neller, United States Marine Corps Commandant at the Marine Corps University in Quantico. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of His Highness’ graduation from Command and Staff course at the University. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Khalid exchanged com-memorative shields with General Neller

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a number of businessmen, intellectuals and press personnel at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday and reviewed with them national and regional issues, and the efforts being exerted by the government to enhance the services delivered to the citizens. HRH Premier stressed the importance of strengthening the values of communication and rapprochement among the members of society, being the factors that lead to more achievements to consolidate their leadership in various fields.

Muharraq Club organised a Ramadan Majlis which was attended by Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, diplomats, senior Bahraini officials and sport figures of the youth and sports field. Muharraq Club Chairman Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, on behalf of the Board of Directors and members, affirmed standing by all measures taken by the royal leadership to maintain the homeland’s security, stability and social unity. Muharraq Club Chairman praised the com-munity’s national awareness of protecting the development and democratic achievements made under the leader-ship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, This is Bahrain organized a Ramadan ghabga at Isa Cultural Centre last night. Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al khalifa was the chief guest. Bahrain Federation of Expatriate As-sociations Secretary General Betsy Mathieson welcomed the gathering. The Bahrain Marthoma Parish choir presented songs.

Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Kamal Ahmed attended Bahrain Society of Technology Companies (Btech) annual gathering. The Minister affirmed the importance of Bahrain’s participation in Gitex2017 in Dubai, UAE. He also praised the efforts of the society in organising Bahrain’s national pavilion in Gitex for the eleventh year consecutively.

BUSINESSMonday, June 12, 2017 7

New York

A pair of sports shoes worn by Michael Jordan during the basketball finals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

sold Sunday for $190,372 in an online auction, the auction house announced. Wearing the white-and-blue Converse brand shoes, Jordan -- then still an amateur -- scored 20 points in a match against Spain on August 10, 1984 that ended up as a 96-65 walloping.

Shanghai

Chinese social media users yesterday angrily criticised a Shanghai government crackdown on unauthorised

real estate activity after images emerged online showing an apparent protest in the city over the restrictions. Pictures and video have circulated showing hundreds of people engaged in a tense stand-off with police, said to have taken place on Saturday.

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Sneakers worn by Michael Jordan fetch $190,000 China web users take aim at property clampdown G7 countries have crucial roles and responsibilities to our own public opinion, to developing countries and to the planet. The international community,” awaits our message.”

-Faisal Faqeeh, Chairman of Bin Faqeeh Real

Estate Investment Company

Bin Faqeeh is the first real estate company to launch a dedicated mobile app to showcase its projects. This initiative is part of its overall effort to always be the leading develop-ment company which applies international best practices and seeks excellence in all aspects of its work. With this app, it will further enhance the ser-vices it provides to its customers.

First one

Italy’s Environment Minister

Bin Faqeeh, announced the launch of the first real estate app for smart phones and tablets in Bahrain. Bin Faqeeh’s app provides comprehensive information on all of its real estate projects, photos, videos and its latest news

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We are very proud to be always the first to implement new, innovative and creative ideas in the market. Clients can now get access to comprehensive information about all our projects easily.”

KPMG acquires fintech platformManama

KPMG International has announced the

acquisition of Matchi, a global fintech innovation and matchmaking platform that connects financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, with fintech companies worldwide.

“Financial technology, or ‘fintech’, is changing how financial services organizations operate,”.Jalil AlAali, Partner and Head of Financial Services at KPMG in Bahrain said, “The platform is now available for Bahrain fintech companies who want to offer their capabilities to financial institutions globally and for Bahrain based financial institutions to source relevant fintech solutions globally”

The Matchi platform includes more than 700 curated fintech solutions and a database of more than 2,500 fintech companies that financial institutions

can work with to apply innovative fintech capabilities to solving their business problems and pursuing new market opportunities.

Fintech companies and solutions undergo a curation process in order to qualify to appear on KPMG’s innovative Matchi platform. Financial institutions are able to search for a specific company or solution, or

they can use the platform’s proprietary “Innovation Challenge” capability to present specific problem statements to the global fintech market and receive recommendations on solutions from fintech innovators.

Ian Pollari, Global Co-leader of Fintech, KPMG International said, “The Matchi platform offers a curated approach that is much more rigorous than fintech databases that merely provide lists. It is designed to identify, match and enable collaboration with the most innovative fintechs and solutions to address specific issues being faced by financial institutions.”

Since its inception in 2013, Matchi has connected more than 100 leading banks and insurance companies with fintech innovations, including solutions in next generation payments, regtech, blockchain and P2P insurance.

Price of Saudi cigarettes doubles as first tax hitsRiyadh

The price of a pack of cigarettes doubled for Saudi

Arabian smokers yesterday under first-time tax measures to help the kingdom cope with a drop in oil revenues.

Residents of the world’s biggest oil exporter long enjoyed a tax-free and heavily subsidised existence but a collapse in crude prices since 2014 sparked cutbacks and a search for new revenue.

The “selective tax”, effective from Sunday, raised the price of tobacco 100 percent, to between about 18 riyals

($4.80/4.30 euros) and 24 riyals ($6.40/5.70 euros) per pack.

The cost of energy drinks also doubled and the price of soft drinks rose 50 percent, according to the General Authority of Zakat and Income Tax.

Cigarettes and fizzy drinks are popular in Saudi Arabia, where alcohol is banned.

One smoker, Hamad al-Ishewan, 33, said the new tax won’t affect his habit “even if it was 100 riyals for a pack”.

But at a shop in Riyadh’s west, Naif al-Rashid, 25, said he has now sworn off

energy drinks.“Raising the price of energy

drinks is a good thing, because most of those who consume them are youngsters and that affects their health,” Rashid said.

S a u d i A r a b i a ’ s implementation of the new tax follows an agreement among the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and is line with International Monetary Fund recommendations.

GCC states also intend to introduce a value-added tax of five percent on certain goods in 2018. (AFP)

Jalil AlAali


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Kuwait jihadistget life for attack on US troops

Kuwait City

A Kuwaiti court yesterday sentenced a professed member of the Islamic State group to life in prison

for an attack on US troops in the emirate last year.Egyptian Ibrahim Suleiman in October rammed his

truck into a vehicle carrying three US soldiers, in what the US embassy described as a “terrorist attack”.

The soldiers were unharmed but the driver was lightly wounded when his truck caught fire as a result of the collision.

Kuwaiti authorities said at the time that police found a handwritten note on Suleiman in which he pledged allegiance to IS. They also said that he was carrying suspected explosives.

Sunday’s verdict against the 28-year-old is not final and will be reviewed by Kuwait’s appeals and supreme courts.

The supreme court on Sunday also upheld a 20-year jail term against Fahad Farraj, reportedly the de facto head of IS in Kuwait and the ringleader of an eight-member convicted IS cell.

The court also upheld 15- and 10-year jail terms for the other seven members of the cell, five of whom are Kuwaiti citizens. The remaining three do not hold any citizenship.

The eight were convicted of fighting with IS in Syria and Iraq and of raising funds for the group.

Kuwaiti courts have given hefty jail terms to dozens of men charged with joining or sympathising with IS.

An IS-linked suicide bomber killed 26 worshippers in June 2015 when he blew himself up in a mosque of Kuwait’s Shiite minority, in the worst such attack in the Gulf state’s history. (AFP)

Jerusalem

An Israeli court yesterday awarded Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife $32,500 in a libel case over a journalist’s claim she kicked him out of the car during a row.

Court documents said writer Igal Sarna was ordered to pay 60,000 shekels ($17,000, 15,000 euros) in damages to Netanyahu and 40,000 shekels to his wife Sara, as well as a further 15,000 shekels for the couple’s court costs.

They had sued for 280,000 shekels.

The 50-page ruling said Sarna wrote in March 2016 on his Facebook page that the

couple had been travelling at night in a four-vehicle convoy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

when it suddenly came to a halt.

“A man, no longer young, was cast out onto the highway amid shouting,” the transcript quoted Sarna as writing.

“A certain woman did not wish him to remain with her in the car, and so made a mockery of all the security and in fact of the whole state.”

Appearing in court with his wife in March 2017, surrounded by bodyguards, Netanyahu said the story was a fabrication, describing it as “so false, so absurd”.

Court awards Netanyahus $32,500

Israeli settlement plans since 1992Jerusalem

Israel has so far this year advanced its highest number of settlement

projects since 1992, the defence minister said yesterday, despite warnings such plans will further cloud chances of a two-state solution.

Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman made the comments as Israel’s government faced mounting pressure from leaders of the settlement movement, who wield heavy influence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition.

Netanyahu has found himself seeking to balance the competing demands of the settlers and US President Donald Trump, who has asked him to hold back on such projects as he seeks a way to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.

Jordan kills five approaching borderAmman

Jordanian border guards have killed five people as they approached the

country’s border from war-torn Syria, the army said yesterday.

An army statement said that in an incident in the previous 72 hours, nine cars had first approached the border from At-Tanaf, a Syrian town where US special forces are training Syrian rebels to fight jihadists.

The cars were forced to turn back but a short while later a pick-up truck and two motorcycles returned in the direction of the Jordanian border, the statement said.

The guards opened fire, killing five people and destroying their vehicles, it said.

In a separate incident, two other people were arrested for trying to cross the border from Syria illegally, the army said.

US-backed force advances in RaqaBeirut

US-backed Syrian fighters captured their first western

district of the Islamic State group’s bastion Raqa yesterday, days after seizing an eastern neighbourhood from the jihadists.

A statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces said their fighters “liberated the neighbourhood of Al-Romaniya on the western front of Raqa, after two days of continued clashes.”

It said the fighting there had left at least 12 IS jihadists dead.

The SDF’s fighters broke through the northwestern district of Al-Romaniya on Saturday.

The alliance is also in control of the eastern neighbourhood of Al-Meshleb, which it captured within a day of first entering Raqa city.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

Representational image of Kuwait Court

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One of the most significant dates in the Philippine’s history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12. Since 1962, it has been the country’s National Day. The day is spent with family bonding with friends and relatives and in

either outdoor and indoor activities. All government offices and schools are closed as are private enterprises save for commercial establishments. A ceremony in Manila serves as the official festivities as well as the simultaneous raising of the National Flag of the Philippines in various historical places nationwide. Many Filipino communities in other countries including the Kingdom of Bahrain also observe the nation’s Independence Day. The Philippine Embassy in Manama, is pleased to announce that the following activities will be held as part of the Philippine Independence Month celebration:

1.Flag-Raising Ceremony and Independence Day Program

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa witnessed the signing of four agreements between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Bahrain. These agreements include the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a High Joint Commission, Memorandum of Understanding between Bahrain’s Diplomatic Institute and the Philippines’ Foreign Service Institute, the Protocol to Amend and Supplement the Air Services Agreement as Amended by the Protocol signed between the two countries on 15 December 2003, and the Protocol Amending the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income on Capital. (Photo Courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

Rodrigo Roa Duterte The President of the Philippines

I join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.More than a century ago, thousands have laid down their lives so that we may live with the

dignity and rights befitting a free nation. The journey to freedom was a long and arduous one – which our countrymen paid for with blood, sweat and the ultimate act of selfless sacrifice. Despite the insurmountable hardships, the patriotism and undaunted spirit of the Filipino led to our triumph against the shackles of slavery and abuse.

On that day, we showed our colonizers and the rest of the world what Filipinos are made of. Let us take inspiration from our forebears who valiantly fought and offered their lives so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy today. Let us pay homage to their heroism by preserving our sovereignty and performing our own civic rights and responsibilities. After all, it is our inherent duty as citizens to ensure that the Philippines fulfils its destiny as a great and prosperous nation.

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Rodrigo Roa Duterte The President of the Philippines

I join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.More than a century ago, thousands have laid down their lives so that we may live with the

dignity and rights befitting a free nation. The journey to freedom was a long and arduous one – which our countrymen paid for with blood, sweat and the ultimate act of selfless sacrifice. Despite the insurmountable hardships, the patriotism and undaunted spirit of the Filipino led to our triumph against the shackles of slavery and abuse.

On that day, we showed our colonizers and the rest of the world what Filipinos are made of. Let us take inspiration from our forebears who valiantly fought and offered their lives so that we may have the liberties that we enjoy today. Let us pay homage to their heroism by preserving our sovereignty and performing our own civic rights and responsibilities. After all, it is our inherent duty as citizens to ensure that the Philippines fulfils its destiny as a great and prosperous nation.

Mabuhay angatingkalayaan! Mabuhay and sambayanang Filipino!

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2017KALAYAAN

PHILIPPINES

PAGBABAGONG SAMA-SAMANG BALIKATIN

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Alan Peter Schramm CayetanoSecretary of Foreign Affairs

As we celebrate the 119th year of the declaration of Phil ippine independence, we

remember the courage and struggle, the selfless sacrifice and heroism of our fellow Filipinos who fought for our freedom.

Filipinos are very spiritual people who believe that man was created equal with basic rights. It is in this spirit that our ancestors sacrificed their lives and their livelihood to secure independence for the Philippines.

Today we renew our hope and commitment to ensure that the sacrifices of our ancestors will not be wasted. We continue to value the sanctity of freedom and the spirit of democracy.

The President and his Administration are now working hard for us to continue our fight for independence, albeit a different kind of independence: freedom from poverty, freedom

from crime, freedom from illegal drugs and freedom from corruption.

The President vowed to achieve this vision for the next generation of Filipino.

We are committed to end these perennial problems of society which have challenged our quest for law and order, and have threatened peace and security in every Filipino community.

And this effort is not only national but international. That is why President Rodrigo Roa Duterte continues to implement the constitutional mandate for an independent foreign policy: to build more bridges; to strengthen old valued partnerships and at the same time strengthen new relationships and build new partnerships.

The DFA will build, bridge, and build. So that the economic and infrastructure clusters of the Cabinet can Build Build and Build! Let us show the world that we are friends to all and enemy to none.

The men and women of the Department of Foreign Affairs urges us all to join hands and help the President accomplish his task by reigniting our passion to serve and commitment to build relationships.

Let us also remember the more than ten million Filipinos living and working abroad who work hard to liberate their families from hardship and give them better opportunities in life. The global Filipino indomitable spirit and character continue to make a difference wherever they are in the world.

As a nation, we Filipinos on bended knees implore the aid of Almighty God to guide us to maintain a just and humane society especially amidst the threats of international terrorism and transnational crimes. At the same time we stand tall as Filipinos as the Philippines is a responsible and respected member of the community of nations.

Mabuhay angKalayaan at angSambayanang Pilipino!

In memory of the the selfless sacrifice and heroism


Protecting and promoting the

“Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin”

(Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)

Ikinararangal kong batiin ng isang malugod at makabuluhang pag-gunita sa 119th Araw ng Kalayaan ang mga kababayan kong Pilipino sa Kaharian ng Bahrain. It is with pride and honor that I greet the Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain a heartfelt and meaningful commemoration of the 119th Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

Noong 1898 umalab ang giting at patriotismo ng ating mga ninuno na nagsilbing mitsa ng pag-alsa sa isang dayuhang mananakop hanggang sa ating makamit ang kasarinlan at kalayaan na ating tinatamasa hanggang sa ngayon. Sila ang mga inspirasyon at modelo ng ating mga Overseas Filipino Workers, (OFWs) na sa ngayon ay patuloy ang pagka-bayani sa kani-kanilang pagtahak ng buhay sa ibang bansa, kabilang na ang mahigit 60,000 ng Pilipino sa Bahrain. In 1898 our forefathers lit the flame of courage and patriotism that led to freedom, a legacy which we and all the OFWs, including the 60,000 here in Bahrain, continue to cherish and protect to this day.

Ang tema ng ating pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin” (Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)” Ito ay alinsunod sa panawagan ng ating mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte ng pagbabago para sa ating bansa at sa ating lahat tungo sa isang mapayapa, maunlad at nagkaka-isang Pilipinas. Let us heed and join the President’s call for change; in ourselves, our families, our communities and be part of our common aspiration for change towards a peaceful, progressive and united Philippines.

At sa panawagang ito, makaka-asa kayo

na ang inyong Pasuguan sa Kaharian ng Bahrain ay patuloy sa pakikipagtulongan and pakikipag-uugnayan sa mga Pilipino sa Bahrain sa pagtataguyod ng mga interes at kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan. I assure you of the Embassy’s continuous support and cooperation in protecting and promoting the interests and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipinos in Bahrain.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Mabuhay tayong lahat!

PhilippinesAlfonso A. VerAmbassador

HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte prior to the latter’s departure from Bahrain to Qatar. HRH Prime Minister flew back from London, cutting short his trip to the said country, in order to meet with President Duterte. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arriving at the Khalifa Sports Stadium on 14 April 2017 to meet with members of the Filipino Community. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

Reminder of nation’s glorious pastSilvestre H. Bello IIISecretary, Department of Labor and Employment

Today, we celebrate as one nation the 119th

Declaration of Philippine Independence.

This commemoration serves as reminder of our nation’s glorious past – the heroism and greatness of our people to attain our freedom from the

shackles of colonial oppression and repression.

“Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong sama-samang balikatin,” relives in us the value of unity to achieve lasting and meaningful change.

Now, more than ever, we are called upon to stand as one nation to triumph over the challenges before us.

This is also a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to

the sacrifices of our Filipino workers overseas. Our modern-day heroes; as we feted them on Migrant Workers’ Day.

We are doing every means possible to realize the vision of President Duterte of bringing every Filipino worker ibn foreign soil back to their family by creating an environment that generates enough decent and adequately remunerated work in our country. By doing

so, no one will have to seek overseas work as a matter of compulsion or necessity.

In the meantime, as long as there are Filipino workers overseas, it is our responsibility to protect them.

Allow me therefore to acknowledge the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, for serving the needs of our OFWs in your jurisdiction.

Together with 35 other POLOs located in countries where there are large numbers of OFWs, you play a vital role in implementing the government policy of affording full protection to overseas labor. That is a demonstration of love for our country.

Let us keep the flame of patriotism burning.

Mabuhay at Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!


Protecting and promoting the

“Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin”

(Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)

Ikinararangal kong batiin ng isang malugod at makabuluhang pag-gunita sa 119th Araw ng Kalayaan ang mga kababayan kong Pilipino sa Kaharian ng Bahrain. It is with pride and honor that I greet the Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain a heartfelt and meaningful commemoration of the 119th Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

Noong 1898 umalab ang giting at patriotismo ng ating mga ninuno na nagsilbing mitsa ng pag-alsa sa isang dayuhang mananakop hanggang sa ating makamit ang kasarinlan at kalayaan na ating tinatamasa hanggang sa ngayon. Sila ang mga inspirasyon at modelo ng ating mga Overseas Filipino Workers, (OFWs) na sa ngayon ay patuloy ang pagka-bayani sa kani-kanilang pagtahak ng buhay sa ibang bansa, kabilang na ang mahigit 60,000 ng Pilipino sa Bahrain. In 1898 our forefathers lit the flame of courage and patriotism that led to freedom, a legacy which we and all the OFWs, including the 60,000 here in Bahrain, continue to cherish and protect to this day.

Ang tema ng ating pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin” (Independence 2017: A United Struggle Towards Change)” Ito ay alinsunod sa panawagan ng ating mahal na Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte ng pagbabago para sa ating bansa at sa ating lahat tungo sa isang mapayapa, maunlad at nagkaka-isang Pilipinas. Let us heed and join the President’s call for change; in ourselves, our families, our communities and be part of our common aspiration for change towards a peaceful, progressive and united Philippines.

At sa panawagang ito, makaka-asa kayo

na ang inyong Pasuguan sa Kaharian ng Bahrain ay patuloy sa pakikipagtulongan and pakikipag-uugnayan sa mga Pilipino sa Bahrain sa pagtataguyod ng mga interes at kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan. I assure you of the Embassy’s continuous support and cooperation in protecting and promoting the interests and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipinos in Bahrain.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Mabuhay tayong lahat!

PhilippinesAlfonso A. VerAmbassador

HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte prior to the latter’s departure from Bahrain to Qatar. HRH Prime Minister flew back from London, cutting short his trip to the said country, in order to meet with President Duterte. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arriving at the Khalifa Sports Stadium on 14 April 2017 to meet with members of the Filipino Community. (Photo courtesy of RTVM/PCOO)

Reminder of nation’s glorious pastSilvestre H. Bello IIISecretary, Department of Labor and Employment

Today, we celebrate as one nation the 119th

Declaration of Philippine Independence.

This commemoration serves as reminder of our nation’s glorious past – the heroism and greatness of our people to attain our freedom from the

shackles of colonial oppression and repression.

“Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong sama-samang balikatin,” relives in us the value of unity to achieve lasting and meaningful change.

Now, more than ever, we are called upon to stand as one nation to triumph over the challenges before us.

This is also a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to

the sacrifices of our Filipino workers overseas. Our modern-day heroes; as we feted them on Migrant Workers’ Day.

We are doing every means possible to realize the vision of President Duterte of bringing every Filipino worker ibn foreign soil back to their family by creating an environment that generates enough decent and adequately remunerated work in our country. By doing

so, no one will have to seek overseas work as a matter of compulsion or necessity.

In the meantime, as long as there are Filipino workers overseas, it is our responsibility to protect them.

Allow me therefore to acknowledge the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, for serving the needs of our OFWs in your jurisdiction.

Together with 35 other POLOs located in countries where there are large numbers of OFWs, you play a vital role in implementing the government policy of affording full protection to overseas labor. That is a demonstration of love for our country.

Let us keep the flame of patriotism burning.

Mabuhay at Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

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In his 10-point Socioeconomic Agenda, President Rodrigo Duterte envisioned the reduction of poverty from 21.6% in 2015 to 13%-15% by

2022.Among the reforms that will drive this

Agenda is the acceleration of infrastructure and the development of industries that will yield robust growth across the archipelago, create jobs and uplift the lives of Filipinos.

Infrastructure is among the top priorities of this Administration with public spending

on infrastructure projects targeted to reach 8-9 trillion pesos from 2017-2022.

The Build Build Build Portal (http://build.gov.ph/) lists down high impact projects that are envisioned to increase the productive capacity of the economy, create jobs, increase incomes, and strengthen the investment climate leading to sustained inclusive growth.

It is a real-time tool where projects are monitored and tracked – with relevant information made available to everyone.

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Heritage & Historical Sites of the Philippines

Location: Middle of the Sulu Sea, 181 kilometers southeast of Puerto Princesa, PalawanInscribe in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1993

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 hectares including

the north and south reefs. It is a marvelous marine wilderness and a special ecosystem much appreciated for its beauty as well as its scientific value.

It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species, with 80% coral cover of 46 coral genres and 376 fish species. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-meter perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two-coral islands.

Tubbataha’s north islet is a

nesting site for sea birds of all kinds and endangered hawksbill sea turtles; a diver’s paradise with gorgonian seafans, soft corals, and gigantic sea sponges serving as home to turkey fish, anemone crab, banded seasnakes, nudibranchs, starfish, catsharks,

surgeon fish, batfish, and butterfly fish. The rare, unusual looking fox-faced rabbit fish can also be found in the marine park. Marine turtles, including the critically endangered hawksbill and green turtle, nest on some of the beaches.

Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park

Location: Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of PalawanInscribe in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1999

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

National Park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its

underground river. The river is unique because it flows directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a whole ecosystem --- from mountain to the

sea; and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.

A highlight of each visit is a ride through its 8 km-long underground river which runs through a dome of stalactites complemented by stalagmites running the entire length of the cave.

The park is a popular destination for bird watching and is known for regular sightings of threatened bird species of Palawan peacock-peasant and Philippine cockatoo and the endemic birds Palawan scopsowl, swiftlet, hornbill, flyeater and blue flycatcher, tit and

flowerpecker. It is blessed to have the Palawan flying fox, Oriental small-clawed otter, stinkbadger, binturong, flying squirrel, mountain tree squirrel and porcupine.

The park also features an exciting Monkey Trail with its series of wooden paths to the forest.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Location: IfugaoInscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995

The 2,000-year old Banaue Rice Terraces – the

most extensive anywhere in the world – were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by ancestors of the Batad indigenous people. The terraces are located approximately 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4,000 square miles) of the mountainside.

Known as the “eight wonder of the world,” the terraces were carved with only simple tools and bare hands. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system, an ingenious complex of bamboo

pipes and canals, drawing water from streams created by bubbling springs located in the mountain rainforests.

Considered as a monument to man’s genius in turning a rugged and forbidding terrain

into a source of sustenance, the rice terraces stand to be the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. They are also invariably called “The Stairway to the Sky.”

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

Location: Vigan, Ilocos SurInscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1999

The 16th century town of Vigan is “an exceptionally intact and well-preserved example of a European

trading town in East and East Asia.” Its architecture reflects the fusion of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that has no parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia.

Seemingly impervious to time, spared from rebellion and the ravages of war, Vigan has remained unchanged and its many preserved historic sites – more than 180 edifices – make it look like “a piece of Spain.” With its grand cathedral, massive mansions with red-tile roofs and spacious balconies, narrow cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages, and friendly faces peering out of large windows, Vigan is a place where “time stood still.”

Historic Town of Vigan


Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressing the Bahrain Business Community at a Forum held at the Capital Club Bahrain on 14 April 2017. (Photo courtesy of BNA)

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You may be sensitive, but you’re also persistent. The waves you’ve surfed in the past few weeks have only strengthened your resolve. However, you will have to be satisfied with this past period of thrills. The weeks ahead will be much quieter. Use the time to regain some control over your life and work hard to simplify your attitudes.

Perhaps the last few weeks impressed you as one of the most intense periods. You will certainly admit that anything related to affairs of the heart was endowed with profound and lasting meaning. It’s now time for a physical and psychological rest in order to let you fully integrate your experiences. The weeks ahead offer a calm and quiet oasis.The day ahead will suit you, but you mustn’t expect miracles. Now is a time of healing. In the weeks ahead you will restore harmony to your energies and regain your fitness with improved diet and lifestyle. Your emotional life gets an overhaul as well, as you find the courage to confront certain unsettling issues.

Yes, you haven’t finished all the cleaning up that remains in many areas. You’re going to have to get your papers in order, pay off old debts, face physical or moral obligations, and fix technical problems. That’s a lot of work! Fortunately, once it’s done, your emotional baggage will be considerably lighter, enabling you to go farther and faster.

The astral energy says there’s a time for everything. We tend to repeat certain tasks we like doing, while those we dislike we try to get out of the way as quickly as possible. It seems reasonable, but the Universe reminds you that you should make space in your life for what you don’t like as for what you do, because each task is related to the other in some way.

Reality isn’t always as exciting as you’d like it to be. But isn’t this because you interpret reality in a particular way? You rarely look at things in detail, because fundamentally, details don’t interest you. But if you look around, you will discover that the details of a truly epic event are currently unfolding before your eyes. Put some new lenses in your glasses!

The planetary energies are encouraging you to make some adjustments regarding your social ambitions. You may desire to change professions or your circle of friends. This is trickier than you think, as the culture of your current world is an extension of you. You’re drawn to what’s familiar. Your natural tendency will be to go back to where you came from.

This planetary energy is going to test your recurring desire to go to the other side of the world or have a ready exit in any relationship. You do this so you won’t feel trapped and, you won’t be dependent. This is one of your strengths, but also your weaknesses. Throughout the next few weeks you will be pushed to involve yourself more intimately with others.

The past few weeks may have seemed Earth shattering. You may still be trembling slightly as you head into the coming weeks. Fortunately, the current astral configuration promises to be calmer, although not necessarily less intense. You will be able to apply recent decisions regarding your domestic life and finally settle some important matters.

Why do you find relationships difficult? You know interactions with others help you learn and grow. This is the case for everyone. But for you, relationships are important because they help keep you grounded. Too often you dream about reality rather than confront it. Today’s aspects are going to insist that you make a greater effort with the people closest to you.

The end of one cycle signals the beginning of a new one. Today, you will embark on a new period of understanding that harmonizes your energies. You may have taken more risks than usual lately as you exposed emotions you normally keep hidden. Did you overdo it or could you have gone even further out on that limb? You have a period of clarity ahead to think about it.Have you noticed a certain strain on your emotions? You’re resilient, but even you have found all the recent intensity a bit too much. You can relax now. The next few weeks promise to be calmer. Sunnier skies will gradually return. Your efforts will concentrate on your love life. You know you need security and stability. If you work steadily, you will attain those goals!

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New York

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrences private plane was forced to make an emergency

landing due to engine failure. She is fine and came out unhurt, according to her representative.

The incident took place on Saturday when the 26-year-old was flying from her hometown Louisville, Kentucky, where she had been

visiting family, when one of the plane’s engines shut down, reports eonline.com.

According to her representative, Lawrence “emerged unscathed from the incident”.

The jet was flying at 31,000 feet when it suffered engine failure, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing

in Buffalo.But in the middle of the landing,

the plane’s other engine shut down, on what would have been

an undoubtedly harrowing flight for “The Hunger

Games” star.After touching down in

Buffalo, the jet was met by emergency vehicles. (IANS)

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The actor began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad and Charlie St. Cloud, before making his breakthrough performance in the 2012 buddy comedy 21 Jump Street.

June 12, 1985

Dave Franco

@BenAffleck

Adam West exemplified heroism. Kind,

funny and an all around great guy. Thank

you for showing us all how it’s done. @therealadamwest

Los Angeles

Singer Selena Gomez is reportedly abandoning her family and career and has put everything on hold

to accompany her boyfriend The Weeknd to travel the world for his “Starboy: Legend of

the Fall Tour”.According to a source, Gomez’s friends and family are worried as she acts like

The Weeknd is all she has right now. “No one can really do anything at this point. Selena is going to do

what she wants to do,” the source said. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Actress Ariel Winter has fired back at her estranged

mother, Chrisoula, who earlier criticised her daughter for wearing revealing dresses.

Winter, 19, who was emancipated from her mother in 2015 after abuse allegations, called her mother toxic and a liar, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“What’s sad is that you lie consistently. Also, why is it that you only choose to talk to me through the press? I’m doing just fine. Toxic,” Winter posted on Twitter.

Winter’s comments come after Chrisoula said in an interview: “She (Winter) needs to grow up. I would tell her to dress properly, be the beautiful person she is. I feel sad that she feels the need to expose herself when it’s not necessary.”

Chrisoula added: “Ariel is smart, beautiful and talented. She is a legitimate actress. She does not need to do this. She is beautiful with her clothes on.” (IANS)

Washington

The US first couple has hardly gotten off to a

conventional start. Now, after a period spent apart, it’s in for a very public test: life together in the Petri dish that is Washington.

President Donald Trump, for instance, all but ignored First Lady Melania -- left clambering out of a limo in a sumptuous, light blue designer dress and bearing a goodwill gift -- as he bounded up the White House steps in January to greet President Barack Obama and wife Michelle on Inauguration Day.

More recently the Slovenian former model appeared to swat away an outreached presidential hand as the couple walked along a red carpet upon arriving in Israel last month. The moment, captured on video during Trump’s first and very high profile overseas visit as president, quickly went viral.

But now it seems it’s time for the uber-wealthy Trumps -- separated for months by political triumph and a parenting choice -- to come together under another fancy roof.

After staying in New York in Trump Tower since the election so their young son Barron could finish the school year, 47-year-old Melania Trump and the boy are reportedly moving to Washington next week to take their place in the White House.

The Washington-news web site Politico, quoting people familiar with the family’s plans, reports that Melania and 11-year-old Barron will move in on June 14, the day Trump turns 71. CNN also

said the move will be next week, but did not specify a date.

The reported move comes amid the seemingly endless barrage of self-inflicted wounds, damaging Russia-related news leaks, vicious White House infighting and other turmoil that have hobbled and distracted the Trump presidency since it set up shop in the executive mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on January 20.

Normally, when a new US president takes over, his family is an automatic component of the transition.

Michelle Obama and the then young presidential daughters Malia and Sasha were instantly, albeit discreetly in the case of the girls, a part of the new US

presidential hearth. But Melania is the

first First Lady in modern history to delay her arrival in Washington after an election win.

During the week at least, Trump has been living alone in the vast, private quarters of the White House as he fends off the flood of reporting over Russia having allegedly meddled in the 2016 US election with the aim of helping him defeat Hillary Clinton.

His family’s arrival is not going to change much other than to give his marriage an air of stability, Katherine Jellison, a history professor at Ohio University who specializes in first lady studies, told Politico. (AFP)

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Sri Lankan police arrested a key figure from an extremist Buddhist organisation blamed for a series of hate crimes against Muslims that has drawn international censure.


Yangon

Search crews in Myanmar have now recovered

the bodies of nearly half of those who died in last week’s military plane crash, the army said yesterday.

The Chinese-made Shaanxi Y8 aircraft was carrying 122 people -- soldiers, crew members and children and other relatives of servicemen -- when it plunged into the Andaman Sea on Wednesday.

Navy ships and fishing vessels have been battling

strong monsoon swells to find victims, with the army saying they had recovered 59 by Sunday afternoon.

“The number of dead bodies found in total is now 59,” the commander in chief’s office said in a statement, adding 26 victims were pulled from the water on Sunday.

There has been no official explanation for the cause of the crash, one of several deadly incidents involving Myanmar military aircraft in recent years.

Sydney

Australia’s largest state yesterday

said it was building a separate prison wing for extremist inmates to tackle radicalisation following a rise in homegrown attacks.

New South Wales, home to about a third of Australia’s 24-million-strong population, has been the site of two terror attacks in recent years, including a cafe siege

in 2014 where two hostages were killed.

“We are in new territory. The incidents of terrorism activity we’ve seen in Australia and around the world has been unprecedented in modern times,” state Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters in Sydney.

The new facility, which the government hopes to complete by 2018, can house up to 54 prisoners.

Berlin

German police said yesterday that no

explosives were found aboard a London-bound easyJet flight from Slovenia that was diverted to a west German airport after passengers overheard three men on board talking about “terrorist” activities.

The three British men, aged 31, 38 and 48, remained in police custody yesterday as police continued to question them. Authorities said none of them was previously known to security services.

The Airbus A319 flying from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana was diverted to Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport yesterday, causing a major police operation and hours of air traffic chaos.

The pilot had diverted the flight after passengers told flight attendants “that several men were talking about terrorist activities,” a police spokesman said, without elaborating on the content of their discussion.

A German newspaper reported the men were heard using the word “bomb.”

I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prev-alent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very ‘cowardly!’”

IS affiliate claims killing of policemen in Pakistan

Three US soldiers killed in Afghan ‘insider attack’

A fire broke out in a refugee shelter in Germany overnight injuring 37 people, mainly due to smoke inhalation, police said Sunday as they searched for the cause.

An Afghan commando who opened fire on American troops killed three of them and wounded another, US and Afghan officials said, in an insider attack that was claimed by the Taliban.

Australia builds separate prison wing for extremists

No explosives found on plane diverted to Germany

Sri Lanka makes first arrest over hate crimes

Gunmen riding a motorcy-cle killed three policemen at a checkpoint in southwest Pakistan on Sunday before fleeing the scene, authorities said.

Qatar says it is ready to listen. Do you think this is the beginning of ‘wisdom and reasonable thinking’ as tweeted by UAE minister Anwar Gargash?

Yes No Cant Say

59 bodies from Myanmar plane crash recovered

Donald Trump,US President

Fire in Germany refugee shelter injures 37

Myanmar military family members cry during their relatives’ funerals in Dawei

Trump to make room for Melania and son at

White House

US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump

Monday, June 12, 2017 21SPORTS

Rowaie, Nader win doubles title

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Second seeds Fuad Rowaie and Nazli Nader defeated

top seeds Abdulla Abdulnabi and Malak Fardan in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 to clinch the Seef Dental Ramadan Mixed Doubles Championship 2017, organised by Bahrain Tennis Federation (BTF) at the Bahrain Tennis Federation courts at the Bahrain Polytechnic campus in

Isa Town. The winning pair had

gone into the final with three straight wins without dropping a set, but the opening game they were broken and then Abdulnabi and Fardan then held serve for an early 2-0 lead.

After holding serve, Rowaie and Nader then won a first break and then went on to dominate the rest of the opening set with two further breaks for a 6-2 win.

The second sets began with both pairs being broken, before Rowaie and Nader then effected a break in the fourth game and then went 4-1 up.

The next three games all went with serve, though Abdulnabi and Fardan fought hard to stay in the match and resisted well in the eighth to stop their opponent securing victory when on match point.

Abdulnabi and Fardan

won a break in the ninth to maintain some hope after again denying Rowaie and Nader victory at match point for a second time, their hopes were short lived as the latter broke in the tenth to secure the title after around 70 minutes of action, which saw two Bahrain Federation Cup players in action.

Rowaie and Nader advanced to the final, winning in the Round of 16 by 6-3, 6-1 against

Bryant S Arante and Almie A Dela Roz, 6-2, 6-2 against Gregg Esquivel and Amie Canlas in the quarter finals and 6-0, 6-2 against Mohammed Gaith and Natalia Matskevych in the semi-finals, while Abdulnabi and Fardan were 7-6, 7-5 winners against Omar Ramirez and Abby Pelagio in the Round of 16, 6-3, 7-5, 10-2 against Hisham Ameer and Anie in the quarter finals and 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 against Abdul

Rahman Thawadi and Rose Halili in the semi-finals.

The final was attended by the sponsors Seef Dental represented by Finance Director, Hanne Hansen and Cosmetic Dentist, Arthur Ertonga who presented trophies to the finalists.

After the match Hansen said, “The final was very entertaining and we hope to be involved in sponsoring more sports events in the future.”

The finalists with sponsors and BTF officials

Manama

Ba h r a i n Maritime Sports

Federation vice-president Noaman Al Hasan has pulled out of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) election for the 2017/2020 term, the committee a n n o u n c e d yesterday.

Al Hasan refused to justify his decision and was one of the high candidates vying for only seven seats at the BOC. His sudden and unexpected withdrawal brings down the number of candidates to 11 instead of 12.

Meanwhile, the committee to conduct the election tomorrow will comprise three members to be selected by the General Assembly, which is the 37th General Assembly and elections for the 2017/2020 term, which will take place at the Swiss-Bel Hotel in Seef area, where seven members of the upcoming three-year term will be declared.

The 11 candidates to compete for the allocated seven vacancies include presidents of six sports federations - Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa (table tennis), Shaikh Mohammed bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (swimming), Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (cycling), Ali Ishaqi (handball), Khalid Al Khayyat (mixed martial arts) and Abdulla Al Dossary (gymanstics).

The remaining five are Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa (tennis), Shaikh Hamad bin Rashid Al Khalifa (shooting), Saleh Faraj (fencing), Bader Nasser (athletics) and Adel Al Fayyad (golf).

Al Hasan pulls out of BOC Election

Manama

Ali Fakhro and Ebramin Qaed defeated Naji Samaheeji

and Ahmed Omran in straight sets 7-5, 6-3 in the second semi-final of The Late Yousif Khalil Almoayyed Cup - Men’s Doubles at the Bahrain Tennis

Club (BTC) 2017 Ramadan Tournament at its premises in Juffair.

The victory for Fakhro and Qaed set up a final clash with Ahmed Al Mahmood and Mohammed Abo Hassan, which was being played last night.

Other competitions being played are The Late Ahmed Al Mahoozi Cup - BTC Masters Singles, with 10 players split into two groups of five playing five round-robin sets of matches, with the top two qualifying for the semi-finals

on Fridayand the final set for Saturday.

In the other competition for The Late Majid Al Zayani Cup - Super Doubles, the semi-finals were taking place last night with the final set for tomorrow evening.

Fakhro, Qaed bag victory

Ali Fakhro and Ebrahim Qaed

Manama

Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) hosts the second round of the

Bahrain SSWS Ramadan Challenge this evening in Sakhir and is a first-of-its-kind competition organised by BIKC.

This challenge has been designed to help cater to the demands of racing aficionados during the Holy Month. The format of the challenge is similar to the Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship.

There is an entry fee of BD45 per driver and registered competitors will have the benefit of enjoying BIKC’s SWS Practice Promo, where karters will get a free session for every session purchased.

Drivers of all ages are invited to take part, including youths aged between 12 and 14 may also compete and will be driving in the Juniors Cup.

Racing is scheduled to begin at 9.40pm with Qualifying. It will be followed by

the Pre-Final at 10.05pm. The Final is then scheduled for a 10.40pm start, after which the podium ceremony will be held.

Valuable prizes have been allocated by BIKC for the overall winners in the challenge.

Abdulla Buhindi was the winner of round one held earlier this month. He raced to the chequered flag ahead of runner-up Khaled Abdulla, who fought hard for the win and was less than two-tenths of second behind. Ahmed Ebrahim rounded out the podium placers in third place.

A total of 18 drivers took part in the opener, with an even greater number expected in tonight’s meeting.

For more information on the Bahrain SSWS Ramadan Challenge, visit BIKC’s website www.bahrain-karting.com or call the BIKC Hotline on +973-1745-1745.

Karting challenge @ BIKC

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Manama

Ali Asfoor and Abdul Rahman Janahi defeated

Dr M.C.John and Vineet Nair 6-2, 6-3 in the men’s pre-quarters on the tenth

day of The 68th Indian Club Y.K.Almoayyed Open Tennis Ramadan Tournament at its premises in Gudaibiya.

In another men’s doubles

match, Bas Loohuis and Brost defeated Praveen Menon and Lester Ferrao 6-3, 6-2, the veterans singles quarter finals saw Sammy Samaco beat Omar Ramirez

6-4, 7-5 and in the veterans doubles, Fuad Rowaie and Abdul Rahman Thawadi went down to Paritosh Palav and Gurusubramanian Alaguthevar 6-2, 6-3.

Other scores: Men’s Doubles: Karim Abdul Rahman/Rashid Obadily bt Paritosh Palav/G u r u s u b r a m a n i a n Alaguthevar 6-1, 6-1. Dr

M.C.John/Vineet Nair bt Roy Boutagy/Christo 3-6, 6-4, 11-9. Veterans Doubles; Stalin Joseph/Uday Shanbaug bt Manny Zafra/Noel Tolentino 6-2, 6-4.

Indian Club Tennis: Asfoor, Janahi advance

Dr. John, Vineet, Asfoor, Janahi From left Brost, Bas Loohuis, Praveen& Lester From left Mani, Palav,Thawadi & FuadFrom left Omar Ramirez and Sammy Samaco

Manama

The Kerala Catholic Association (KCA)

are all set and ready to inaugurate the Summer Ramadan Cricket Tournament at its premises in Segaiya.

This summer sport activity will be held from 16 June and run for a month and registration is still open to all nationalities at BD35 per team. Squads consist of a maximum of 8 players with six players making up a team.

The winners and the runners up will be awarded attractive cash prizes and trophies.

Modes of play and rules and regulations will be announced during the captains meet later. For the smooth functioning of the tournament a coordination committee has been formed with Sports Secretary Peter Thomas, Anto Joseph (Convenor), Vijod John, Romi Chriyan (Coordinators) and Ramdas would provide all the technical support and would act as the third umpire for the entire tournament.

The captains meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday and for more information contact the club.

KCA all set for Ramadan cricket

Ruthless India cruise into semis

London

India swept into the Champions Trophy semi-

finals and eliminated woeful South Africa as Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli inspired the holders’ eight-wicket victory yesterday.

Kohli’s side avoided the embarrassment of an early exit as they survived a do or die showdown to advance from Group B in style.

Having dismissed South Africa for 191, two-time champions India cruised home with 12 overs to spare at The Oval.

“We wanted to step up that intensity. This is probably our best game so far,” Kohli said.

“When the opportunity comes your way, you have to grab it.”

In-form opener Dhawan was the key figure with 78 from 83 balls, including 12 fours, while captain Kohli weighed in with a typically elegant 76.

It was a nerveless performance from India, who had come under fire after failing to defend a total of 321 in their heavy defeat against Sri Lanka.

India join England and Bangladesh in the semi-finals, with the remaining place in the last four going to the winner of Monday’s Group B meeting between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Kohli’s men will likely face Group A runners-up Bangladesh in Birmingham on Thursday as they bid to make the final for the fourth time.

“We played in Birmingham before. We like that pitch. It suits our game,” said Kohli.

South Africa could have no complaints as they limply departed the tournament after

a second successive defeat.They will need a far more

determined effort to prosper when they face England in one-day and Test action shortly.

Quinton de Kock’s 53 was the only score of any substance from the spineless South Africans, who had three men run out in a wretched performance.

‘Very sad’AB De Villiers was especially

culpable as he threw away his wicket for the third time in a miserable tournament for the

South Africa captain.“We normally don’t bat that

way. We never got going. It’s very sad obviously,” said De Villiers.

After the flurry of South African run outs, India were lucky not to follow suit at the start of their chase.

Dhawan called for a single that was never on and David Miller narrowly missed the stumps with Rohit Sharma not even close to making his ground. Sharma celebrated his escape by smashing a four and a six off successive balls from Kagiso Rabada.

ScoreboardIndiaTotal: (2 wkts, 38 overs) 193South AfricaQ. De Kock b Jadeja 53H. Amla c Dhoni b Ashwin 35F. du Plessis b Pandya 36AB De Villiers run out (Pandya) 16D. Miller run out (Bumrah) 1JP Duminy not out 20C. Morris c Kumar b Bumrah 4A. Phehlukwayo lbw b Bumrah 4K. Rabada c Dhoni b Kumar 5M. Morkel c Kohli b Kumar 0I. Tahir run out (Kohli) 1Extras: (6lb, 10w) 16Total: (all out, 44.3 overs) 191Result: India won by eight wickets

India’s Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot

Montreal

Lewis Hamilton revived his bid for a fourth driver’s world title

yesterday when he cruised to victory in the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

It was the three-time champion’s sixth victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve -- where he claimed his maiden triumph in 2007 -- as well as his third this season and the 56th win of his career.

Hamilton took full advantage of his 65th pole position and led from lights to flag to finish 15 seconds clear of Finn Bottas who, in turn, was 15 seconds

ahead of third-placed Australian Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull.

It was the Mercedes team’s first one-two finish of the year and clear proof of their recovery after a disappointing weekend at last month’s Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton’s win cut championship leader and four-time champion Sebastian Vettel’s advantage to 12 points after the Ferrari man lost out at the start and, after an early pit stop for repairs, fought back to finish fourth.

Vettel’s front wing was damaged when he was passed by Max Verstappen of Red Bull at the start, the Dutchman

running in a strong second place until he retired with electrical problems after 11 laps.

Mexican Sergio Perez finished fifth after a bruising battle with his Force India team-mate Frenchman Esteban Ocon, who was sixth.

Finn Kimi Raikkonen finished seventh in the second Ferrari ahead of German Nico Huelkenberg of Renault, with local hero and teenage rookie Lance Stroll of Canada taking ninth for Williams and Frenchman Romain Grosjean 10th for Haas. (AFP)

Monday, June 12, 2017 23SPORTS

England lift U20 world titleSuwon

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored and Freddie

Woodman saved a penalty as England beat Venezuela 1-0 to win the Under-20 World Cup yesterday, ending the nation’s 51-year wait for a global trophy.

Everton striker Calvert-Lewin became only the third England player to score in a World Cup final after Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters in 1966 -- the last time England won a world title at any level.

England captain Lewis Cook, who plays for Premier League side Bournemouth, received the trophy from FIFA president Gianni Infantino before hoisting it high above

his head to spark frenzied celebrations from England’s Young Lions.

After Calvert-Lewin’s goal on 35 minutes, Cook’s side

withstood a ferocious second-half onslaught in Suwon, South Korea, with goalkeeper Woodman dramatically saving Adalberto Penaranda spot-kick

16 minutes from the end.“We really had to

battle that second half, Venezuela put us under so much pressure but the

players defended for their lives,” said England coach Paul Simpson.

“At the end of the game, when the referee

blew that whistle, we knew we are the world champions,” he added. “We’ve waited 51 years to be able to say that again as an England team.

“It’s an incredible feeling and I don’t think it will ever go away.”

There were extra celebrations as England striker Dominic Solanke, who is newly signed for Liverpool from Chelsea, was awarded the Golden Ball for player of the tournament.

Solanke scored four goals in South Korea and joins a stellar list of past winners that includes Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Luis Figo and Paul Pogba, the world’s most expensive player. (AFP)

Hamilton roars to victory

Fuglsang outshines Porte, FroomeBonneville

Astana’s Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang outshone

defending champion Chris Froome and Australian Richie Porte to win the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine and claim overall victory yesterday.

Fuglsang, a silver medallist in the road race event at last year’s Rio Olympics, went into the stage in third place.

But he managed to overhaul his rivals on a gruelling mountain ride, 115km long over three cols (Saisies, Aravis, Colombiere) before a final climb to the finish line at the Plateau de Solaison, high in the Alps.

The 32-year-old Dane soloed to the stage win, finishing 12sec ahead of Ireland’s Dan Martin. Crucially, overnight leader Porte was 1min 15sec off the pace and Froome, who started the ride in second, a further 21sec adrift.

Fuglsang’s victory meant he leapfrogged Porte in the overall standings, the Australian claiming second at 10sec with Martin rounding out the podium by 1sec from Froome, the three-time Tour de France winner.

“It’s amazing! I don’t know what to say. Even with the jersey I can’t believe it, I’ve been close to the yellow jersey many times in my career,” Fuglsang said, dedicating the win to his pregnant wife.

“We tried to keep our positions on GC and it came down to a big big fight for the overall victory.

“We planned it very well with Fabio (Aru) attacking (with Alejandro Valverde on the Col de la Colombiere) and everything went in our favour.

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates his win on the podium d

England’s players celebrate with the trophy

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Nadal wins

Paris

Rafael Nadal coasted to a record 10th French Open title yesterday,

demolishing Stan Wawrinka in a brutally one-sided final which also earned the Spaniard a 15th Grand Slam crown.

Nadal, 31, triumphed 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to become the first man in history to win the same major 10 times.

His collection of Slams now stands just three behind great rival Roger Federer, a staggering statistic coming just a year after he quit Roland Garros with a wrist injury.

Playing in his 22nd Grand Slam final, Nadal triumphed in Paris without dropping a set for a third time.

He also lost just 35 games in total and only six in the final, his most comprehensive victory since allowing Roger Federer four games in the 2008 final.

“It’s really incredible. To win La Decima is very, very special,” said Nadal.

“I am very emotional. The feeling I have is impossible to describe. Nadal was joined on the presentation by his uncle Toni, his coach since boyhood, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

“Without my uncle I would not have won 10 trophies,” said Nadal who will rise to two in the world rankings on Monday. “For me to be here for many years is difficult to describe. I come back and see people I have a good relationship with and it’s very special.

‘Rafa, just too good’“It’s difficult for me to compare this to any other event. You are always going to be in my heart.”

Wawrinka, bidding for a fourth Grand Slam title, hailed Nadal as an opponent and sportsman.

“Rafa, I have nothing to say -- you were too good,” said third seed Wawrinka.

“You are a great example and it’s always been an honour to play against you.”

It was the 22nd Slam finale for Nadal; just the fourth for Wawrinka, the oldest man in the championship match in 44 years.

Sunday was also the first time since 1969 that the Roland Garros final had featured two men over 30.

Despite having spent more than five hours on court getting to the final, 2015 champion Wawrinka had the first break point in the third game. The 32-year-old couldn’t take it and it proved to be the only break point he earned all afternoon. From there, it was all downhill.

Nadal was unable to convert four break points in the fourth game. No matter as he broke through for 4-2 and then went to set point in the eighth game after a relentless forehand barrage sapped the will out of Wawrinka. A backhand which sailed long gave Nadal the first set with the Spaniard having crunched 10 winners to Wawrinka’s four while committing half the unforced errors.

Nadal forced Wawrinka into another forehand error to break for 2-0 in the second set before the Swiss halted a run of seven games lost with a hold for 1-3. But the song remained the same, Nadal taking the set in the ninth game, just moments after Wawrinka, who knocked out world number one Andy Murray in the semis, had destroyed a racquet in utter frustration.

First game of the third set and Nadal broke again as the man who stunned him in the 2014 Australian Open final suffered further damage. Nadal was soon a double break to the good for 4-1, held for 5-1 and then claimed a huge slice of history when Wawrinka limply dropped a backhand into the net. (AFP)

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