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ISSUE NO: 17545 The First Daily in the Arabian Gulf www.kuwaittimes.net

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IMSAK 03:06 FAJR 03:17 DHUHR 11:45 ASR 15:20 MAGHRIB 18:42 ISHA 20:12 Qatar’s Shura Council approves a draft law on permanent residency

Gulf state moves closer to granting permanent residency to foreigners

DOHA: Qatar has moved closer to granting permanent residency to foreigners after its senior legislative body approved a draft law, first announced in the wake of the ongoing Gulf crisis. State media reported the Shura Council agreed on Monday to back a law which would grant residency to expatriates who provide valuable services as well as to the children of Qatari women married to non-Qataris. “The Advisory (Shura) Council approved a draft law on permanent residency,” the Qatar News Agency reported. Permanent residents would be allowed to have free state education, health- care and be given the right to own property. It is thought to be the first such law proposed by one of the energy-rich Gulf states. It was first announced last August just two months after Qatar was boycotted by neighboring former allies in a bitter diplomatic dispute. Like other nations in the region, Qatar relies massively on foreign labor. Its cur- rent population of 2.71 million, a record, is made up of almost 90 per cent non-nationals, many helping the KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received country prepare to host the 2022 World Cup. There are chief of Iraq’s Al-Sadri Movement Seyyed Muqtada Al-Sadr at Dasman Palace yes- some 315,000 Qatari nationals. The residency proposal DOHA: People walk on the corniche of the Qatari capital Doha in this file photo. Qatar’s terday. The audience was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will now be considered by Qatar’s cabinet and Amir Shura Council agreed on Monday to back a law which would grant residency to expa- Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. — KUNA Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani before it becomes law. triates who provide valuable services as well as to the children of Qatari women mar- Continued on Page 24 ried to non-Qataris. — AFP

ferred fruits. Indian health officials have sion to merge a government body that Ramadan Kareem UAE bans not been able to trace the origin of the MPs object encourages Kuwaitis to seek jobs in the Nipah outbreak and have begun a fresh private sector with the Manpower imports from round of tests on fruit bats from decision on Authority is ill-advised and was taken Stories of prophets Perambra, the suspected epicenter of the without proper studies. Hajraf said that it infection. Kerala has sent 116 suspected is unacceptable to merge some 90,000 By Teresa Lesher Indian state cases for testing in recent weeks, 15 have Kuwaitis in Kuwaitis in the private sector with some been confirmed with the deadly disease two million expatriate workers, adding he Quran, which was first revealed in the DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 13 of these people have died, with private sector that the government sector is lagging month of Ramadan, mentions 25 prophets has banned imports of fresh vegetables two patients still undergoing treatment. and does not encourage to the contrary Tby name, and relates their stories as a guid- and fruits from the southern Indian state No confirmed cases of the virus have By B Izzak of the private sector. The lawmaker ance for contemporary communities. Through of Kerala where 13 people have died due been found outside the state. There is no called for freezing the decision until the these stories, we see a general pattern of how to an outbreak of the rare brain-damag- vaccine for the virus, which is spread KUWAIT: Lawmakers yesterday Assembly health and labor committee Almighty God sent various people to warn their ing Nipah virus, the Gulf state said yes- through body fluids and can cause objected to a government decision to completed its report on the issue. communities of the dire consequences of worship- terday. The UAE’s Ministry of Climate encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, place a body overseeing Kuwaitis MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri said that the ping false gods and committing shameless acts, Change and Environment also notified the World Health Organization (WHO) employed in the private sector to the planned merger is a humiliation to and the events that transpired when those other local authorities, including the Abu says. Last week, the UAE consulate in Public Manpower Authority which Kuwaitis, and charged that it is an objec- prophets confronted their people. Dhabi Food Control Authority and the Kerala advised travelers to take precau- supervises over two million expatriate tive being sought by senior officials in the Although, according to the Quran, there will be municipalities of its emirates, to prevent tions and follow safety instructions issued workers. The Assembly also agreed that government. The opposition lawmaker no more prophets after Prophet Muhammad the entry of any fresh produce from by the Indian authorities. The Gulf state has the Audit Bureau will conduct an investi- called for a new assembly that can work to (PBUH). We can benefit from his story as well as Kerala, it said in a statement. also banned imports of live animals from gation into the accounts of the Cabinet serve the interests of Kuwaitis. MP those of the prophets who came before him. One of The ministry suspects that fruit bats South Africa, based on a notification from to see if funds were spent in violation of Abdullah Al-Roumi described the decision the World Organization for Animal Health as incorrect and will have serious negative the most eminent prophets was Abraham, who is are the source of the virus. It said it was the law. MPs also approved budgets for (OIE) of the registration of Rift Valley Fever consequences in the future if implemented. mentioned 73 times in the Quran. He rejected the banning fresh produce, including man- eight government entities. disease, the ministry said. — Reuters Continued on Page 24 worship of celestial bodies, fire, and all false gods. goes, dates and bananas - the bats’ pre- MP Mubarak Al-Hajraf said the deci- The Quran says, “When the night covered him over, he saw a star. He said, ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it A public prosecutor told a news conference that the set, he said, ‘I love not those that set.’ News in brief When he saw the moon rising in splendor, he Terror attack man set upon the policewomen from behind with a said, ‘This is my Lord.’ But when the moon set, he knife, described as a box-cutter by RTBF, around 10:30 said, ‘Unless my Lord guide me, I shall surely be am on a boulevard in the centre of Belgium’s third city, Salaries before Eid among those who go astray.’ When he saw the sun leaves 4 dead near the German border. Having stabbed them, prose- rising in splendor, he said, ‘This is my Lord; this is cutor Philippe Dulieu said, the man then seized one of KUWAIT: The salaries of government employees the greatest (of all).’ But when the sun set, he said, in Belgian city their handguns and shot both women dead before for the month of June would be paid on Wednesday, ‘O my people! I am indeed free from your (guilt) of walking down the street and shooting dead a 22-year- June 13, 2018 - before the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. The giving partners to Allah. For me, I have set my face, LIEGE: A man killed two policewomen and a old man who was sitting in the passenger seat of a Ministry of Finance issued the order yesterday. firmly and truly towards Him Who created the heav- bystander in the Belgian city of Liege yesterday before parked car. ens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to being shot dead in a gunbattle at a school in what pros- The man then made his way into a high school where Allah’” [6:75-79]. ecutors are treating as a terrorist attack. The man was he took a woman employee hostage, triggering a major Fierce storms kill 47 Abraham was a staunch believer and pure named by public broadcaster RTBF as a 36-year-old intervention by armed police. Pupils were moved to monotheist - an example for all people. The Quran petty criminal who had been let out on day-release safety as a gunbattle broke out that sent people in the NEW DELHI: Fierce storms which swept across says, “And who would be averse to the religion of from a local prison on Monday. It said investigators street racing for cover. Several police were wounded northern India have killed at least 47, taking the Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself... were looking into whether he converted to Islam and before the attacker was finally killed. death toll from freak weather over the past month to When his Lord said to him, ‘Submit,’ he said, ‘I have had been radicalized in jail. Continued on Page 24 several hundred, officials said yesterday. The storms and lightning strikes toppled walls and power pylons submitted to the Lord of the worlds.’” (2:130-131). or electrocuted victims, as temperatures in India Abraham and his son Ishmael build the Kaaba in rose as high as 48.6 Celsius. Disaster management Makkah, around which Muslims pray until today. officials in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Another well-known prophet mentioned in the Jharkhand said 47 people had died in night-time Quran is Noah, who spent his long life calling peo- storms that swept across the region. Bihar was the ple to worship the one true God, but whose mes- worst hit, pounded by strong winds and thunder- sage was rejected except by a few. He was ordered bolts. “At least 19 people have been confirmed dead. to build the ark, which resulted in even more 11 of them due to lightning,” Yoginder Singh, a Bihar ridicule from his people. Finally, God saved him and state disaster management official said. — AFP those with him for their belief from the deluge that destroyed an obstinate, defiant, sinful people. Other prophets include Jacob, Joseph, David and 32 killed in Cameroon Solomon, as well as Job, Jonah, and lot, all whose stories are interspersed throughout the Quran. YAOUNDE: The death toll from a firefight in an Each had extraordinary gifts or events associat- English-speaking region of Cameroon shaken by an ed with their names, but the essence of each story is armed separatist campaign stands at 32, including five the same: they exclusively worshipped the Creator “hostages,” the government said. The clash erupted at of the universe, and invited others to share the a motel last Friday in Menka, in the Northwest Region - one of two regions gripped by fighting over the last blessings of the wholesome way of life ordained by eight months. “Twenty-seven terrorists (were) neu- God. For their sincerity and persistence, they tralized” by a 30-member special unit of police and earned status with God, who has made them exam- troops, government spokesman Tchiroma Bakary, ples for all believers to follow. LIEGE: In this video grab, police and emergency vehicles block a crossroad in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, after a who is also communications minister, said late Continued on Page 24 gunman shot dead three people, two of them policemen, before being killed by elite officers. — AFP Monday. — AFP 2 Established 1961

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Local Student arrested after attacking school principal in Dhaher Anger mounts over new anti-cheating control measures By Hanan Al-Saadoun and agencies Interior Ministry’s relation and security media department ronment for the educational body and students during final driver said he went to Qairawan to take a person to Jleeb announced yesterday. The department said misdemeanor exam sessions, said Azmi. He praised efforts exerted by all Al-Shuyoukh, where he was mugged. KUWAIT: A high school student was arrested yesterday case number 83/2018 was filed against the student, who staffers in this regard. after attacking a school principal in protest after he was was immediately arrested and handed to the police. Lawyers jailed barred from taking his finals for cheating, in yet the latest Moreover, the Interior Ministry announced that police Municipality inspection The public prosecution ordered five lawyers and six of incident of angry reactions to unprecedented tough con- patrols were stationed outside all schools to fight any neg- Kuwait Municipality’s public relations department their mandoubs (representatives) detained, while a sixth trol measures taken at examination halls around Kuwait ative phenomenon and enforce the law. announced that Hawally inspection teams inspected vari- lawyer was released on a KD 5,000 bail, as they are this year. Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education ous stores, restaurants, groceries and kindergartens to accused of bribing two court session secretaries. The The Ministry of Education had taken extra measures to Dr Hamid Al-Azmi reassured on the school principal’s make sure their commercial signage are legal, said the prosecution had earlier ordered travel bans on the lawyers prevent cheating in this year’s finals in public schools, health following the attack. Azmi assured the ministry’s head of the demolitions department Ayedh Al-Qahtani, as they will face questioning on bribery charges. A source including tougher penalties against students caught cheat- keenness on preserving the dignity of teachers and that it noting that 136 citations were filed during the tour. said the action followed the arrest of the two secretaries ing. In that case, a student is barred from taking all of his will continue further investigating the case of Hashim Al- on charges of negligence after a file was lost, but after finals even if they were caught cheating in one test. In the Hashemi, head of the high school, who was attacked by a Body found reviewing their WhatsApp accounts, exchanges with sev- past, a cheating student would only fail the subject of the student while supervising the final exams. In a statement to The Hawally prosecutor sent the body of a 30-year-old eral lawyers indicated illegal activities. Investigations test they were caught cheating on. KUNA yesterday, Azmi condemned the recent incident that citizen to the coroner to find the cause of his sudden revealed bank transfers from the lawyers’ accounts to one The new measures were widely met with anger among occurred involving the Ministry of Education’s employees. death. A security source said an elderly man called police secretary of KD 70,000 and KD 10,000 to the other. students, whose protests - including sit-ins outside the He stressed persistence by the Ministry in dealing with and told them his son was in the bathroom for a long time, ministry’s building - have failed to convince officials to this type of case by protecting the rights of its employees, then when he broke the door open, he found him uncon- Mugging suspect arrested reconsider what they believe are ‘harsh punishments’, making sure that any verbal or physical attacks upon any scious. The man died en route to the hospital, Al-Anbaa Farwaniya detectives arrested a bedoon who used to while some incidents turned violent as several cases were of the educational body or students will face legal conse- reported. abduct Asians, Taser and stab them, then asked their fami- reported of control personnel being physically and verbal- quences. The Minister revealed that surveillance cameras lies for KD 1,000 in ransom to release them. A security ly assaulted by students caught cheating. have been setup to help in the exam monitoring process to Thieves caught source said there are six cases against him. The source Legal measures have been taken against the student eliminate any doubt when it comes to dealing with these The interior ministry started an investigation to identify said the suspect was arrested red-handed, and several who assaulted the head of the final exams’ committee at types of cases, while also monitoring any acts of cheating. four thieves who mugged a driver and stole his car and expats were found in his car with their hands tied with Haroun Al-Rasheed School in Dhaher on Monday, the This procedure is to create a calm and comfortable envi- wallet that contained KD 70 and official documents. The plastic cuffs.

Defense Minister Ports authority, logistics decorates officers company officials face charges with new rank Sabah said electronic links between By Meshaal Al-Enezi hospitals, polyclinics and medical warehouses will be launched soon. KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of KUWAIT: A number of officials at Speaking on the sidelines of attending Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah yester- Kuwait Ports Authority and a logistic a ghabqa held by Kuwait day decorated a number of officers with the Major General services company were referred to the Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) and rank, in implementation of an order by His Highness the public prosecution on public funds’ attended by undersecretary Dr Amir and the Armed Forces Supreme Commander Sheikh embezzlement charges upon a report Mustafa Redha and assistant under- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, The minister con- made by the acting chief of the State secretary for international control veyed greetings from HH the Amir and HH the Crown Audit Bureau, official spokesperson of and inspection Dr Abdullah Al- Prince to the promoted officers. —KUNA the Public Anti-Corruption Authoirty Bader, Sheikh Basel stressed the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al- Dr Mohammad Bu Zobar said yester- ministry’s keenness on resolving Ahmad Al-Sabah decorates an officer with the Major General rank. day. Bu Zobar explained that the State pharmacists’ problems and meeting Audit Bureau found that the officials their demands. He also promised to were involved in directly contracting contact the Civil Service Commission the logistics services company, allow- (CSC) to adjust Master’s and PhD ing it to utilize storage spaces without degree allowances for pharmacists. following proper legal procedures, KPA Chairman Dr Waleed Al- which wasted over KD 1.072 million Shemmari hailed the efforts exerted that should have been paid to the state by the minister and thanked him for treasury. The officials are also facing attending the ghabqa. charges of facilitating usurping of public funds. Employees’ demands The head of the Kuwait Public Hospital roads Transport Company (KPTC) employ- Chairman of the public authority ees’ syndicate Khaled Al-Awadhi said for roads and land transport Ahmad employees’ rights are a ‘red line’ and Al-Hessan announced 10 percent of a pointed out that neglecting employees’ project to build roads, bridges and demands for many years was the main services surrounding Sheikh Jaber reason behind citizens’ reluctance to Hospital in South Surra is completed. work for the company. “Over 400 He added that the project is proceed- Kuwaiti employees quit, leaving only ing steadily according to schedule, 70 who are making the demands,” he KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and military officials pose with the pro- noting that the project aims at underlined, noting that the demands moted officers. — Defense Ministry photos improving the current road capacity include pay hikes, incentives and pro- and reducing traffic congestions dur- ing rush hours. motions. “Some KPTC employees have been in service for over 20 years and Electronic links earn less than KD 1,000 including 15 percent of traffic to Sheikh Saad Health Minister Sheikh Dr Basel Al- child allowances,” Awadhi said. Kuwait Airport Terminal (T3) and Al-Jazeera terminal Interior fights ‘negative (T5). “We seek to transfer Kuwait Airways flights to the new Terminal phenomena’ in Salwa ready for Four (T4) by the end of this summer season,” added Fozan. nology commission, the Public summer season This distribution, he said, would cre- By A Saleh Authority for Applied Education and ate a relative balance among the four Assembly KUWAIT: The Directorate General of terminals until the opening of Terminal KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Training, Kuwaiti Municipality and the Civil Aviation (DGCA) said yesterday it public authority for people with spe- Two (T2) in 2022. Fozan said new self Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah said responding to residents’ com- approves was carrying out refurbishments in check-in machines were installed, and plaints, special security teams were formed to fight ‘negative cial needs. Terminal I of Kuwait International Head of the budgets committee MP conveyor belts were modernized. New phenomena’ in Salwa. Speaking at MP Mubarak Al-Harees’ Airport for the 2018 summer season. seats were installed for the senior people diwaniya with the attendance of his assistant undersecretary for NATO Adnan Abdulsamad said the budget of DGCA temporarily stopped additional the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation at the check-in counters, security check criminal security affairs Maj Gen Khalid Al-Deyyeen, assistant flights of carriers and will allow airlines points were increased from five to nine, undersecretary for public security Maj Gen Ibrahim Al-Tarrah, a (KPC) has not been sent so far and this to send bigger planes in exceptional agreement threatens to delay closing the term. while immigration counters increased number of lawmakers and Salwa residents, Jarrah expressed his circumstances, Director General Yusuf from 10 to 22. DGCA, said Fozan, would keenness on meeting public demands and maintaining security. MP Ali Al-Deqbasi said that any budg- Al-Fozan said. et should essentially serve to create issue messages for the travelers through By B Izzak He noted that DGCA also transferred more jobs for Kuwaitis. He strongly social media. — KUNA Domestic labor department criticized the communications authori- An official source at the Public Authority for Manpower said KUWAIT: The National Assembly on ty because of massive alleged viola- the teams formed last week to transfer the domestic labor Monday overwhelmingly approved a tions in the newly established body. department’s liabilities from the Interior Ministry to the authority transit agreement with NATO signed have already started holding meetings to legally, administratively Opposition MP Mubarak Al-Hajraf more than two years ago which allows and technically discuss the transfer. The sources added that pro- called on the assembly to reject all the the North Atlantic Treaty Organization cedures to merge the Manpower and Government Restructuring budgets because of the large number open an office in the country. The Program (MGRP) and the manpower authority are going of violations committed. He also criti- agreement, the first with a Gulf state, according to schedule. facilitates the transfer of personnel, cized the communications authority supplies and equipment to saying that it was established to be Mini-hospital Afghanistan. It will also make any used for the elite only. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is getting ready to launch a future NATO activity in Kuwait much MP Khaled Al-Oteibi said ministers mini-hospital in Sabah Al-Ahmed City, said informed sources, more effective. MP Adnan Abdulsamad and senior officials are unable to deal noting that preparations are in progress to provide the hospital said the agreement should not violate with more than 200 violations and with all medical equipment and needs so that it could be opened Kuwait’s sovereignty. The assembly comments made from last year on the in 2-5 months. The sources added that the hospital will be also approved a security cooperation budgets which is a very serious matter, Seats installed for senior people at the check-in counters. administratively subjected to Al-Adan Hospital. agreement with Iraq besides a number adding that the assembly should of procedural agreements on avoiding strongly counter politically-motivated Political developments double taxation with a number of appoints in key posts in the govern- Former MP and minister Ali Al-Omair announced the Islamic countries. ment and its agencies. Salafist Alliance is ready for any political developments including In the first of a series of Ramadan MP Mohammad Al-Dallal charged running in new parliamentary elections. Speaking to reporters sessions, the National Assembly that several state bodies suffer from during a ghabqa held at his diwaniya in Qurtuba, Omair stressed approved budgets for eight establish- mismanagement in running their his respect of the results of all parliamentary elections. ments and independent authorities and administration and investments and Responding to a question about how he saw relations between is scheduled to continue approving we need to know if there is a real the legislatives and executives, Omair said political stability is budgets for other bodies before clos- supervision over Kuwait’s investments present and expressed hope that such relations continue. ing the current term. overseas. Separately, Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) member and Following discussions, MPs voted to Head of the budgets committee MP Osama Al-Shaheen said Ramadan had affected political and approve the 2018/2019 budgets and acknowledged that multi-billion parliamentary practices the way it does with family relations. the 2016/2017 closing financial state- investments with several state agen- Commenting on the withdrawn citizenships issue, Shaheen ments for Public Authority of Industry, cies like KPC need to be reevaluated, expressed optimism and hoped the problem will be resolved the Zakat House, the Public Authority adding that the State Audit Bureau soon. Shaheen added that interpellations are part of the consti- for Housing Welfare, the Kuwait Ports said it was increasing the number of its tutional rights of lawmakers. He also excluded the likelihood that Authority, the communications author- personnel to be dispatched to review the current parliament would be dissolved, noting that this deci- ity, the telecom and information tech- such investments. New self check-in machines. sion is in the hand of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Established 1961 3 Local Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Amir receives outgoing ambassador, CAN members

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber meets with Chairman of the Board of Directors of CAN Campaign Dr Al-Sabah meets with the Ambassador of Hungary to Kuwait Mihaly Abdul Rahman Al-Awadhi, Vice Chairman Dr Khaled Al-Sahel, and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Bayer. — KUNA photos members Dr Rashid Al-Hamad and Dr Ali Al-Seif. with His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the Ambassador of Hungary to Kuwait Mihaly Bayer at the Seif Palace yesterday on the occasion of the end of his tenure. His Highness the Amir also received Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cancer Awareness National Campaign (CAN) Dr Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Vice Chairman Dr Khaled Ahmed Al-Sahel, and members Dr Rashid Hamad Al-Hamad and Dr Ali Yousif Al- Seif. Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah attended the meeting. Furthermore, His Highness the Amir received His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Ambassador Bayer and His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Mohammad. — KUNA meets with the Hungarian Ambassador to Kuwait Mihaly Bayer. meets with His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Woman journalist hails ‘greater press freedom’ in Kuwait

MADRID: Kuwaiti women journalists were among the first in the Arab region to enjoy freedom of the press, said a Kuwaiti jour- nalist on Monday. Back when press free- dom had eluded many countries around the region, freedom of the media was thriving in Kuwait, Rabaa Al-Jumaa, a member of the Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA), said after a conference over women and journalism held in the northern Spanish port city of Santander. She pointed out that gender disparity continues to be a “growing concern at a time where information and smart tech- nologies have grown exponentially.” The Kuwaiti journalist went on to encourage women to continue to break barriers and MADRID: Kuwait Journalists Association lead by example to ensure a brighter (KJA) member Rabaa Al-Jumaa speaks future, citing KJA chief Fatma Hussein as during a conference over women and the epitome of an influential journalist journalism in Spain. — KUNA whose contributions stand the test of time. “Arab societies need to re-evaluate the increasingly significant role of women,” she Federation of Journalists (IFJ)-hosted con- said, adding that she plans to foray into ference brought together a bevy of prolific humanitarian endeavors through her jour- journalists to examine gender parity in the nalistic prowess. The International field of journalism. — KUNA

Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) member Rabaa Al-Jumaa poses with par- ticipants in the conference.

Ambassador, Vershinin discuss cooperation at UNSC

MOSCOW: Ambassador of the State of statement that the two men also dis- Kuwait to Russia Abdulaziz Al-Adwani cussed bilateral cooperation in the discussed yesterday with Deputy United Security Council, in which the Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey State of Kuwait is a non-permanent Vershinin ways of cooperation at the member. Kuwait won in June 2017 mem- United Nations Security Council, with bership of the UNSC for 2018-2019 an emphasis on the developments in after obtaining 188 out of 192 votes at Syria. Russian Foreign Ministry said in a the UN General Assembly. — KUNA 4 Established 1961 Local Wednesday, May 30, 2018

International Advertising Association (IAA), Crowne Plaza Hotel host their annual ghabka IAA 80 Years of Creativity Worldwide and 20 Years of Achievements in Kuwait

KUWAIT: The International Advertising Association as a major achievement. He announced the future par- the core benefits that are deeply rooted in marketing their lavish boutique weddings, corporate affairs and (IAA) and Crowne Plaza hotel hosted a joint venture ticipation of the chapter in Cannes lions June 2018, IAA communications - that advertising promotes choice; social soirees is created by the Crowne Plaza profes- annual ghabka on 20th May 2018 in Al Baraka Grand Global Conference in Bucharest October 2018 and IAA educates; informs; encourages innovation; creates jobs; sionals. Ballroom under the patronage of the Governor of World Congress in India February 2019. supports the arts, entertainment and sports; and con- Omar Krestides, the Founder and Managing Director Farwaniya Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al- Kanafani discussed the success of the major tributes to the costs of providing news and information. of Arab Net, presented the 3rd edition of Arab Net Sabah. The event was attended by Adnan Al Rashed Apprentice conference 2 that IAA Kuwait held in April The campaign focus is for consumers and governments Conference Kuwait scheduled for 8th and 9th October Honorary IAA President, Walid Kanafani President of 2018. The IAA Apprentice Conference was conceived to understand the value of advertising in its many forms, 2018. The conference will highlight the state of digital IAA Kuwait Chapter, Antoine Flouty Area General to contribute to the much talked about challenges for including sponsored content. Advertising - your right to economy and business in Kuwait, as well as delve into Manger Kuwait, General Manager Crown Plaza and the marketing and communications industry in attract- choose this campaign released in September 2017. the latest trend in digital media and marketing. The Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City, along with top VIP ing the best and brightest young men and women. The Finally, Kanafani encouraged the audience to join the 2017 conference in Kuwait drew in 80+ speakers and officials from media, advertising agencies, public rela- inaugural event brought together junior and senior IAA Kuwait Chapter and reap the benefits of the over 800+ exclusive attendees, eager to network and tions companies, consultancy firms and market undergraduate students as well as young industry pro- organization. discuss the latest trends in mobile and web. The IAA researchers. fessional delegates. The program includes presenta- Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud thanked IAA and Crowne Kuwait Chapter is considered as a strategic partner for Walid Kanafani, the IAA President of Kuwait tions, discussions and workshops with regional and Plaza by wishing all a Happy Ramadan and appreciated the conference. Chapter, extended his Ramadan wishes to everybody. international industry professionals, recruiters and the effort of the IAA to improve the quality of the peo- Walid Kanafani president of IAA Kuwait Chapter Kanafani detailed in a full presentation the major IAA clients where students had the chance to listen, prac- ple working within the Advertising Industry by provid- honored Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud, Adnan Al-Rashed, achievements and activities during last two years. tice, network and impress! The central idea is to ing them with insightful seminars, workshops and relat- Omar Krestides, Antoine Flouty for their support to Kanafani mentioned that 2018 is a very special year for enhance and empower graduating students with first- ed trainings. IAA. In addition, Kanafani honored Adnan Saad for his the IAA, we are celebrating our 80th Anniversary hand knowledge of real world industry practice and Over 780 guests attended the event and were wel- life time achievement in advertising in Kuwait market worldwide and 20th Anniversary in Kuwait. On this opportunities in the new communications landscape comed by Regional Manager of Intercontinental Hotels for more than 25 years. occasion a new Logo, Identity and updated objectives and to help them get hired. The event witnessed 12 pro- Group Antoine Flouty, Area General Manger Kuwait, All esteemed honored extended their happiness for and strategies have been released. fessional speakers with the participation of 120 General Manager Crown Plaza and Holiday Inn Kuwait their participation in the event by welcoming everyone Kanafani highlighted the participation of IAA Students from different local and private specialized Al-Thuraya City who wished them all a blessed and encouraged all to work as one hand and as a team Kuwait Chapter in the IAA Global Marketing Summit in universities. “Ramadan Kareem” and pointed out some of the major to improve the productivity in Kuwait. A generous raffle New York April 2018 as well as the participation in IAA Kanafani shared with the audience that the IAA cre- achievements of Crowne Plaza. Flouty highlighted that draw was also amongst the highlights of the event as Board meeting and IAA 80th Anniversary Celebration in ated a campaign to promote advertising. The new IAA the Al Baraka Grand Ballroom which has been created well as the Oriental Music Band and a very prestigious New York April 2018 and Dubai Lynx held in March 18 “Case for Advertising” campaign focuses on many of to satisfy the desires of those who are looking to have laser show. Established 1961 5 Local Wednesday, May 30, 2018

International Flavors Tom Yum Kung and Pad Thai: An aromatic, flavorful addition to your Ramadan table By Faten Omar

hai cooking places emphasis on lightly-prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a Tspicy edge. Counselor at the Royal Thai Embassy Pittara Navarat prepared traditional Thai food for the Ramadan table. Introducing Kuwait Times to Thai cuisine, Pittara said: “Tom Yum Kung is a simple and popular Thai hot and sour soup familiar to many from Thai restaurant menus. It is also a staple meal in most Thai homes. Packed with herbs, spices and vegetables, Tom Yum is not only a delicious dish but refreshing and nutritious at the same time. This version contains shrimp (kung), but you can substitute other kinds of meats and vegetables such as chicken, fish or mushroom.” “Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly found as street food and at casual local restaurants in Thailand. With a great combination of different kinds of flavors, the dish is famous among Thais and non-Thais Pittara Navarat prepares one of the dishes. Tom Yum Kung and Pad Thai. and can be cooked with meat, chicken, seafood or veg- etables. To try Thai food, I recommend visiting tradi- tional Thai restaurants in Kuwait like Oriental Thai • 3 tbsp of fish sauce Cuisine, Phuket Thai Restaurant, Pattaya Beach Tom Yum Kung or Thai hot and sour shrimp soup • 2 tablespoons of coconut palm sugar Restaurant, Sabaidee Thai Restaurant, Thai Chow King Ingredients (for 4-6 people): • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil Restaurant, Satay Thai Cuisine, Sala Thai Restaurant, • 6 cups of water or stock • 1 tbsp of minced red onions Marina Thai and Bangkok Kitchen,” Pittara said. • 1 or 2 tbsp of fish sauce • 1 tbsp of minced garlic • 4 kaffir leaves • 2 cups of diced extra firm tofu • 1 stalk of crushed lemongrass, white part of stalk only • 4 teaspoons of minced preserved turnips • 2 pieces of galangal (optional), cut into thin rounds • 3 tbsp of dried shrimp (optional) • 1 1/2 lbs of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1 lb rice noodles • Crushed shallots (small red onions) • 3 fresh eggs • 1 cup of straw mushrooms (optional) • 100 grams of fresh peeled shrimp • Lime juice • 2 tablespoons of crushed roasted peanuts KUWAIT: Counselor at the Royal Thai Embassy • 1/2 bunch of minced coriander • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts Pittara Navarat. — Photos by Joseph Shagra • Crushed Thai chili • 1 cup of garlic chives • Salt • dried roasted ground chili constantly for a few seconds. Add the shrimp and stir- • Raw bean sprouts, cut lime wedges for garnish fry for one minute. Method: 4. Stir in the sauce and bring to a boil. Place the 1. Bring the water or stock, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, galan- Method: noodles in the wok and toss to coat well. gal, shallots and salt to a boil in a pot over medium flame. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then 5. Cook until most of the sauce has been absorbed 2. Add the fresh shrimps and mushrooms and contin- remove from the heat. Add the noodles to the pot and by the noodles. Add the eggs and stir-fry until the eggs ue to simmer over medium heat until shrimp is cooked. let soak for 12 to 15 minutes until the noodles are soft. are cooked and well distributed throughout the noo- 3. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice and chili, adjust Drain the noodles. dles. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for seasoning and serve garnished with minced coriander. 2. Make Pad Thai sauce by thoroughly mixing another 2 minutes. together the tamarind juice, palm sugar and fish sauce 6. Serve garnished with lime wedges, dried ground Pad Thai or Thai stir-fried noodles over medium-low heat. chili and raw bean sprouts. The ingredients. Ingredients (for 3 people): 3. Place a large wok over medium-high heat. When •All of the ingredients can be found in local super- • 4 tbsp of tamarind juice the wok is hot, add the oil and stir the minced garlic markets and Asian groceries.

Ramadan commercials remain popular for years

By Nawara Fattahova including celebrities, cartoon charac- ters and even old commercials that uwait Times celebrates were broadcast 30 or 40 years ago. Ramadan in Kuwait with 30 Some commercials are presented by Diplomats, corporate Kdays of the Icons of Ramadan. popular singers or actors. As a com- We highlight our favorite activities, mercial is shown several times a day, clients attend ghabka events, symbols and foods that are people may get bored of it. So some popular during this holy month, along companies came up with the idea of with Kuwait’s Ramadan culture, histo- having two commercials - one for the at Palms Beach Hotel ry and traditions. first two weeks of the month, and the As working hours during the holy other for the other two weeks. KUWAIT: Responding to an initiative month of Ramadan are shorter, people Sociopolitical events also affect extended by the Managing Director Engineer watch TV more than the rest of the commercials. This year, a telecommu- Ghosson Al-Khaled and the General Manager year. This month is considered the nication company made a commercial of the Palms Beach Hotel and Spa Rabie Al- high season for soap operas, and about Jerusalem, showing some popu- Atrash, foreign ambassadors to Kuwait gath- commercials too due to the high view- lar world presidents. Another commu- ered with their families along with hotel cor- ership. Every year, big companies and nication company made a commercial porate clients on May 23rd 2018, to celebrate brands compete to come up with the commemorating popular Kuwaiti the Palms Ramadan Nights at the Palms Beach best commercials that remain popular actor Abdulhussain Abdulredha, who Hotel and Spa. for years. passed away last year. The respective guests were warmly wel- These commercials have innovative Email us at [email protected] comed by the General Manager and his ideas that attract viewers. Some of with your favorite symbols of management team to the new typical them use characters of the past, Ramadan and Ramadan photos. Andalusia tent with its magnificent atmos- phere and setup at Palms Ramadan Tent and Palms Bazar Tent. Invitees where treated to a lavish ghabka buffet abounded with Ramadan traditional sweets and beverages and got indulged into distinctive live cooking stations while enjoy- ing the live oriental music and the selective flavors of shisha. The elite invitees commend- ed the merits of the events and expressed warm appreciation for the warm hospitality and well planned and organized night with its impressive theme and the lavish food and its wide variety and diversity. Atrash raised this opportunity to wish the ambassadors and corporate clients best success in their mission and praised the distinguished relations between the diplomatic corps, corporate clients and the Palms Beach Hotel and Spa. International WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

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GAZA: A picture taken yesterday shows fishing boats carrying a group of Palestinian activists who are protesting and perhaps trying to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza, setting to sail from Gaza City harbor. — AFP Israel seizes Gaza protest boat Vessel was 12 nautical miles off the coast when contact was lost

GAZA: Israeli forces stopped and seized control of a organization called Hamas seized power.” coast. In 2010, Israeli commandos killed nine Turkish 30 “military targets” in the Gaza Strip yesterday after- Palestinian protest boat, organizers said, as those aboard Organizers said they were seeking to highlight the activists when they raided a six-ship flotilla trying to noon. The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade for sought to demonstrate against the Jewish state’s blockade impact of the blockade on Gaza’s two million residents. reach the Gaza Strip in defiance of the blockade. Another more than a decade, with Israel saying it is necessary to of Gaza. The incident occurred amid high tensions in the One main boat carrying around activist died years later. prevent the Palestinian enclave’s militant Hamas rulers Gaza Strip after militants fired dozens of mortars in the 20 people accompanied by a The botched raid angered from obtaining means to attack. direction of Israel, whose military retaliated by hitting group of smaller ones had set Turkey and saw it cut off ties The boat protest comes after weeks of deadly demon- dozens of targets. The boat, carrying sick Gazans and off from the fishermen’s port in with Israel until 2016. strations and clashes along the Gaza-Israel border, begin- those unable to find work, was stopped by Israeli forces Gaza City yesterday morning. Separately yesterday, Israel’s ning on March 30. several kilometers out at sea, Salah Abdul Atti, one of the There were conflicting state- Incident occurs army said some dozens of mor- The protests have called for Palestinians who fled or organizers, told AFP. ments about whether the boats tar shells were launched toward were expelled in the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s cre- “Israeli forces surrounded it and intercepted it,” he would seek to break Israel’s amid tensions in Israel from the Gaza Strip, with ation to be allowed to return to their former homes now said, adding communications had been lost with the boat. blockade, which currently the Gaza Strip most intercepted by the coun- inside Israel. He said they had been informed the boat and its passen- allows them to travel nine nau- try’s air defense system. They peaked on May 14, when at least 61 Palestinians gers would be taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod. tical miles 16 km off the coast. It appeared to be the were killed as tens of thousands of Gazans protested and There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli Organizers said the boat was 12 largest such barrage from clashes erupted on the same day of the US transfer of its army and the circumstances of the incident were unclear. nautical miles off the coast Gaza targeting Israel since a embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Army spokesman Jonathan Conricus said the boat was when contact was lost. Under 2014 war. Israeli Prime Demonstrations and clashes have continued at a low level making an “illegal attempt to break a legal naval blockade the Oslo Agreements of the 1990s, fishermen are sup- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to respond “pow- since then. At least 121 Palestinians have been killed by that we have imposed on Gaza ever since the terrorist posed to be allowed to fish up to 20 nautical miles off the erfully” to the mortar fire and the army struck more than Israeli fire in the unrest. — AFP

‘Spiderman’ joins have moved into the town’s empty and ruined Ghouta displaced homes. Mehdi Haymur and his young son picked fire brigade as through the rubble and debris at the entrance of one bombed-out apartment for anything sal- seek refuge in vageable. They lifted a mismatched pair of torn, citizenship awaits dust-covered cushions from the smashed cin- emptied Afrin derblocks and headed inside. PARIS: Mamoudou Gassama, the 22-year-old “We left Ghouta and lost our homes, land, Malian “Spiderman” feted for saving a child AFRIN, Syria: Displaced from her home in and work. We were forced to leave Ghouta, and hanging from a balcony, took his first step Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, Umaima Al-Sheikh and we also came here in a forced way,” said Haymur. toward French citizenship yesterday and her family sought refuge in an abandoned house With help from rebel military police, he and his joined the fire brigade as accolades continued across the country in Afrin. The traditionally family have squatted in several Afrin homes but to pour in over his daring rescue. Video Kurdish town had been emptied of its residents their owners have arrived and asked them to footage of Gassama scaling four storeys of the just weeks earlier, after a brutal Turkish-led leave. The owner of the abandoned block where building with his bare hands has catapulted offensive forced tens of thousands to flee. “No he lives now has allowed them to stay temporari- the young man to global fame, and earned him one wants to live in a house that isn’t theirs, or ly, Haymur told AFP. the promise of citizenship from President use other people’s belongings,” said Sheikh. Ahmad Al-Buri, 19, was displaced to Afrin Emmanuel Macron. After staying briefly in rebel territory elsewhere from the outskirts of Ghouta’s largest town of Wearing white sweatpants and a black cap, in northern Syria, the 25-year-old moved to Douma. “This is a Turkish zone, protected from the hero of a rescue video viewed by millions Afrin around a month ago with her husband Syrian regime bombardment. That’s why I came Firas and two young children. of people appeared slightly overwhelmed by here,” said Buri. Rebels also helped his family the media furore as he filed his application for “We all want to be in our own homes, our find an empty home in Afrin’s Mahmudiyah dis- own towns, but the situation forced us to settle in legal residency in the Paris suburb of Bobigny. trict, and Buri has enlisted in the Turkish-backed Hailing the bravery of the youth who had been a house that isn’t ours,” Sheikh told AFP in a police. “If the owner of this house comes back living in France illegally, the head of the local leafy park in the town. “The homes we left and we have to leave, I don’t know what we’ll do. behind are now being lived in by other people, We’ll have to find another home or go to a authority, Pierre-Andre Durand said: “How can too. This is the case for everyone in Syria, not anyone fail to be impressed by what he did, not BOBIGNY, France: Malian migrant Mamoudou Gassama (center) flanked by his camp,” he shrugged. Those camps house an esti- older brother (right) holds his temporary residence permit after received it in just us,” she said. Since war broke out in 2011, mated 10,000 people, according to the United admire it? He helped someone in danger, which this prefecture northeast of Paris yesterday. — AFP half of Syria’s population has been displaced, Nations’ humanitarian coordination office is not such a common thing in our society.” including more than five million outside the (OCHA), which also confirmed the house-squat- Gassama became an overnight sensation country and another six million internally. ting. “While some are paying rent, reports of after the video of him plucking a four-year- mother lives in Reunion, told RMC radio yes- thank him and thank heaven he was so reac- Among them are rebels and civilians trans- internally displaced people residing in empty old boy to safety Saturday went viral. On terday that she was “very moved” by the tive.” “Things could have turned out much ferred en masse from one bombed opposition houses without obtaining the permission of their Monday he was honored by President images of the rescue and sent “huge thanks” worse so I am relieved,” she said, adding that area to another under “reconciliation” agree- owners continue to emerge,” it said. Emmanuel Macron with a medal for bravery, to Gassama. “He’s really a hero,” she said. “He she was impatient to be reunited with her son ments. Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has Around 135,000 of Afrin’s original residents the promise of citizenship and the offer of a did not stand by and watch, he saved my little and husband. used such deals to retake territory, prompting stayed in the region as fighting continued, more job with the fire service. Gassama arrived in sweetpea.” The boy’s father, who had been liv- charges he is reshuffling the country’s demo- than a third in the town itself, according to France via Italy and the perilous ing alone with him in Paris, had left him alone ‘Hypocrisy’ graphics. His April capture of Ghouta was sealed OCHA. Othman Khalil, a 57-year-old metal Mediterranean migrant route. His official per- to go out to the shops and then remained on Gassama told Macron during a visit on with the transfer of thousands of people to the worker, refused to leave his home on Villa Street mit allowing him to work will arrive within a rebel-held north, with many going on to Afrin. the street to play Pokemon Go, according to Monday that he “did not think twice” before during the fight. “There are families from Ghouta month, and his citizenship papers in about The offensive by Turkish-backed rebels sparked French investigators. He was arrested on springing into action. Lawmakers are debating that come to our neighborhood. We talk to each three months, officials said yesterday. The ath- charges of neglecting his parental duties but a controversial bill that would speed up the a wave of accusations that Ankara was guilty of other,” he told AFP. “They can come into Afrin letic Malian also visited a fire station to sign released again on Monday. deportation of economic migrants and failed ethnic engineering, by resettling Syrian Arabs but people originally from here cannot enter,” into Afrin after pushing out Syrian Kurds. up for a 10-month internship with the Paris The Paris prosecutor’s office said he had asylum-seekers, thousands of whom live in said Khalil, whose friends escaped the town dur- fire and rescue services, expected to pay ing clashes but have been unable to return. admitted his guilt and expressed “profound squalid camps in the capital. “There’s a bit of close to Ä600 ($690) a month. Seeking safety A pair of Turkish-backed rebels guard one regret”. The boy’s mother learned the news of hypocrisy or cynicism,” added Claire Rodier As many as 35,000 people have taken refuge access route, checking the vehicles coming in the rescue on Reunion Island - the French of the GISTI association which supports in the Afrin region, according to the Syrian and out. OCHA has expressed increasing con- ‘Could have been worse’ Indian Ocean territory where she and the immigrants. She saw a contrast between the Observatory for Human Rights. Some live in a cern over “protracted displacement” from Afrin The family of the young boy he saved father were born and where she still lives. treatment of Gassama and “the repressive pair of refugee camps in a rural area, but many as security operations continue. — AFP thanked him yesterday for his quick thinking. Reacting to Gassama’s intervention on policy of this government against migrants The boy’s paternal grandmother, who like his Antenne Reunion radio she said: “We can only and those without documents”. — AFP Established 1961 7 International Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Libya leaders commit to Dec 10 elections France suspected by some rivals of favoring Haftar

PARIS: Four Libyan leaders yesterday committed to hold- doubt whether the country, which is swamped by ing elections in the fractured country on Dec 10 in a joint weapons and controlled by a patchwork of political statement issued at a peace conference in Paris. The four groups and armed militias, will be able to hold elections. men, who represent most but not all of Libya’s rival fac- “I believe that elections are a big risk in a country armed tions, also agreed to “accept the results of elections, and like Libya,” Federica Saini Fasanotti, an analyst with the ensure appropriate funds and strong security arrange- Washington-based Brookings Institution, told AFP. Some ments are in place”. The commitment to holding parlia- countries, such as former colonial power Italy, had also mentary and presidential polls this year came after four argued that the country needed to agree on a new consti- hours of talks in Paris where they faced pressure to agree tution before holding elections. on a political roadmap that could end seven years of con- Years of mediation by the United Nations, as well as flict. European leaders see stabilizing Libya as key to Italy, have failed to bring stability to the north African tackling militant threats and migration from the country, nation which descended into chaos after the ousting of which has become a departure point for hundreds of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Previous peace agree- thousands of Africans trying to reach Europe. “I’m opti- ments have come to nothing. “It went well. Afterwards, it mistic,” UN envoy Ghassan Salame told AFP at the end of depends on the implementation,” one diplomat told AFP the talks. The Libyan invitees were Prime Minister Fayez on condition of anonymity. The four leaders did not sign Al-Sarraj, head of the UN-backed unity government in the agreement, instead giving their approval for the state- Tripoli, and 75-year-old military strongman Khalifa ment to be issued. Posing for a group photo, Macron Haftar, whose rival Libyan National Army dominates the asked his guests to verbally commit to the deal - which country’s east. they did. “So we are all working on this common basis, Also present were Aguila Saleh Issa, the parliament bravo!” he said. speaker based in the eastern city of Tobruk who opposes the UN-backed administration, and Khalid Al-Mishri, the Regional competition newly-elected head of the High Council of State, who both Representatives from 20 countries including Egypt, agreed to the statement. “There is no solution other than Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi PARIS: The participants of the International Conference on Libya listen to a verbal agreement between the various via you,” Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi told the Arabia and Turkey attended the talks, as well as neigh- parties regarding the organization of a democratic election this year at the Elysee Palace yesterday. — AFP Libyan leaders at the opening of the talks. “If things go bors Algeria and Tunisia. Stabilizing Libya has been com- badly, it’s your responsibility.” Macron called the final plicated by diverging interests among Middle Eastern agreement “an essential step toward reconciliation”, adding countries, which have sometimes backed opposing sides tion shortly after his election in May 2017, inviting Sarraj Italy on the Libyan dossier,” Italian newspaper La that the conference was “historic” because it had brought in the fighting, as well as the competition between and Haftar to Paris in July - a move that irked Italy. Some Repubblica wrote last week, citing diplomatic sources. the rivals together around the same table for the first time. Europeans. Macron referred to foreign countries “pulling in Rome suspect Macron of organizing the conference at France is also suspected by some rivals within Libya of Despite the French-led efforts to seek a political set- strings behind a curtain” but claimed that yeterday’s a time when Italy, which has major oil interests in Libya, favoring Haftar, a military strongman who has fought tlement, many analysts and diplomats were skeptical agreement had put all regional actors on the same page. is embroiled in a deep political crisis. “It’s as if Macron Islamist militias and who was recently treated in a Parisian about real change on the ground. Some have voiced The French leader threw himself into finding a solu- wanted to make the most of this moment of absence by hospital for an undisclosed ailment. —AFP Syria chairing disarmament body ‘a travesty’: US

GENEVA: The United States led a protest yesterday against Syria taking over the Conference on Disarmament, calling it “a travesty” at a time when Damascus is widely accused of using chemical weapons. The US ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Robert Wood, briefly walked out of the room in protest when the Syrian representative took the floor. “Syria’s presence here is a travesty,” he told AFP just before the session began. “This regime has committed countless crimes against its own people through the use of chemical weapons, and it is just unacceptable for them to be leading this body,” he insisted. Syria’s ambassador Hussam Edin Aala meanwhile slammed the protest as “sensational propaganda” and “characterized by double-standards”. Syria on Monday took over the rotating presidency of the CD, according to a decades-old practice among the body’s 65 members fol- lowing the alphabetical order of country names in English. But despite the mechanical nature of Syria’s arrival at the helm of the CD, following Switzerland and Sweden, a num- ber of country representatives voiced their outrage that a representative of Damascus was presiding over the body that negotiated the chemical weapons ban. More than 350,000 people have been killed and mil- lions displaced since Syria’s civil war began in 2011 with the brutal repression of anti-government protests. After hundreds of people died in chemical attacks near Damascus in 2013, a deal with Russia was struck to rid Syria of chemical weapons, staving off US air strikes. But the United Nations and Western countries have accused Damascus of carrying out a number of chemical attacks since then. A suspected chlorine and sarin attack in the Syrian town of Douma on April 7 this year triggered puni- tive missile strikes against alleged chemical weapons sites in Syria by the US, Britain and France. During the first open CD session of Syria’s presidency yesterday, the United States led a number of diplomats in protest. Wood briefly left the room when Syria’s ambassa- dor Aala opened the session, before returning to voice Washington’s displeasure from the floor. “Today marks a sad and shameful day in the history of this body,” he told the assembly. “Simply put, it is a travesty that the Syrian regime, which continues to indiscriminately slaughter its own people with weapons banned by the Chemical Weapons Convention, should presume to preside over this body,” he said. —AFP First rights trial since 2011 revolt opens in Tunisia

GABES, Tunisia: The first court case brought by a Tunisian commission probing human rights violations stretching back six decades opened yesterday, with 14 former offi- cials, including the ousted dictator, on trial. The Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD) was set up in 2014 following the 2011 revolt that toppled dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked the Arab Spring uprisings. It has a man- date to investigate human rights violations between 1957, when Habib Bourguiba became president, and the date of its creation, with the aim of holding perpetrators to account and rehabilitating their victims. Yesterday’s first court case concerns the forced disap- pearance of Kamel Matmati, a member of the Islamist movement Ennahdha, who was arrested in October 1991 during Ben Ali’s rule, and tortured to death. The courtroom in the southern coastal town of Gabes, where Matmati was taken, was packed with family members and activists who called for justice, an end to impunity and closure. “We want those who killed him, tortured him, to be tried” and convicted, Matmati’s widow Latifa told AFP. “We have spent terrible years. The hardest of all is” that his body has not been returned to the family, she said. “But today we are happy because the truth will be finally unveiled,” she added. On trial are Ben Ali, who lives in exile in Saudi Arabia, his interior minister Abdallah Kallel and 12 other former officials, including former security chief Mohamed Ali Ganzoui - but all are being tried in their absence. They face charges of voluntary homicide, torture and forced disappearance.—AFP 8 Established 1961 International Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Tense Germany, Turkey mark deadly 1993 neo-Nazi attack

Turkish FM warns racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia on the rise SOLINGEN, Germany: Germany yesterday remembered speaker. Turkey’s foreign ministry Monday voiced concern the five ethnic Turkish victims of a murderous neo-Nazi that “racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia are on the rise” arson attack 25 years ago, amid warnings of resurgent again in the biggest EU country and called on politicians German xenophobia and simmering bilateral tensions and media there to “use prudent language”. ahead of Turkish elections. In the 1993 attack, one of post- The head of the Turkish Community in Germany, Gokay war Germany’s most notorious Sofuoglu, also warned that racist hate crimes, four far- “rightwing populist arguments right skinheads set fire to a are once more setting the tone Turkish family’s home in the in the refugee and migration city of Solingen. They killed debate”. Referring to the five women and girls, the bereaved mother Mevlude youngest just four years old, You are part Genc, holder of Germany’s and injured 14 others. highest civilian honor for her German Chancellor Angela of our country calls for tolerance and healing, Merkel and Turkish Foreign he said she “was never really Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu listened to”. The deadly attended memorial ceremonies Solingen blaze was set by four along with Mevlude Genc, 75, males aged 16 to 23 from the who lost two daughters, two German far-right skinhead granddaughters and a niece, yet strongly urged reconcilia- subculture that flared in the early 1990s amid an influx of tion after the attack. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas made a eastern European asylum seekers. plea for “tolerance, diversity and humanity within our The four juvenile and adult offenders received maximum country and in the world”, speaking to German newspa- jail terms of 10 to 15 years, which all ended years go. The pers. He said it was “shameful” that even today many space where the charred remains of the Genc family house Turkish immigrants and their descendants “experience dis- once stood is now a vacant lot where five chestnut trees crimination in everyday life”. have been planted to honor the victims. “I want to tell you: You are not only welcome here, you DUSSELDORF: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) reacts as she signs the guestbook beside Mevlude are part of our country,” Maas said, addressing Germany’s ‘Terrible attack’ Genc (right), mother, grandmother and aunt of the victims, North Rhine-Westphalia’s State Premier Armin three-million strong ethnic Turkish community, the largest While both Germany and Turkey have stressed their Laschet (center left) and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (left) during a ceremony marking the 25th group of Turks abroad. The anniversary comes as shared sorrow over the tragic deaths, high tensions linger anniversary of an arson attack that killed five people of Turkish origin yesterday. — AFP Germany struggles with a new upsurge of racist attacks after a deep crisis between the governments of Merkel and and far-right activism, including last year’s entry into par- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Germany has repeatedly liament of the anti-Islam party Alternative for Germany voiced concerns about deteriorating civil rights and media are seeking another mandate in snap parliamentary and attack”. Other EU countries, including Austria and the (AfD), following an influx of more than one million asylum freedoms in Turkey, especially after a crackdown and mass presidential polls on June 24. Conservative German politi- Netherlands, have also sparred with Turkey in recent years. seekers since 2015. arrests following a failed 2016 coup against Erodgan. cians have cautioned that Cavusoglu must not misuse the In France, the popular news magazine Le Point said this Ankara has been angry over Berlin’s decision to bar memorial events to campaign for Erdogan’s AKP party or week it had suffered harassment and intimidation by ‘Racism, Islamophobia’ Turkish politicians from campaigning in Germany, where deepen divisions in the Turkish-German community. Maas Erdogan supporters after it labelled him “The Dictator” on AfD co-leader Alice Weidel this month described immi- some 1.4 million ethnic Turks are eligible to vote in their has stressed the campaign ban applies to all non-EU politi- its front cover. French President Emmanuel Macron rallied grants as “headscarf girls, welfare-claiming, knife-wielding ancestral homeland - a move Erdogan has slammed as a cians facing elections within three months, and said he was behind the magazine, calling the abuse “totally unaccept- men and other good-for-nothings” - incendiary comments “Nazi-style” ban. sure Cavusoglu’s speech would “not constitute election able” and warning in a tweet that “you cannot put a price on that earned her a formal rebuke from the parliamentary Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) campaigning but commemorate the victims of this terrible freedom of the press, without it, it’s dictatorship”. — AFP

investor doubts over Italy’s financial stability. The Milan Italy in turmoil stock exchange plunged more than three percent yester- day morning. The euro also fell in Asian trade yesterday and was in danger of falling below the $1.16 level last Brexit tangle as caretaker PM breached in early November.

‘Italian democracy’s darkest night’ raises prospect of assembles team Mattarella’s veto and subsequent nomination of Cottarelli as caretaker prime minister sparked angry calls Irish reunification ROME: Italy’s caretaker prime minister worked to assem- for the president’s impeachment, since most lawmakers ble a cabinet yesterday to save the country from political backed Savona. Mattarella said that an openly eurosceptic turmoil in the face of resistance from far-right and anti- economy minister was counter to the parties’ joint promise LONDON: The wrangle over what will happen to the establishment parties. Financial markets plunged into a to simply “change Europe for the better from an Italian Irish border after Brexit has put the previously frenzy as Carlo Cottarelli was left in charge after efforts to point of view”. Savona has called the euro a “German ROME: Carlo Cottarelli addresses a press confer- unthinkable possibility of reunification of the island end months of political deadlock hit their latest setback. cage” and said that Italy needs a plan to leave the single ence at the Qurinale presidential palace on of Ireland firmly on the political agenda. Support for President Sergio Mattarella on Monday blocked a cabinet currency “if necessary”. Monday in Rome after the Italian president gave staying in the European Union is increasing in proposed by the anti-immigrant League and their allies in League leader Matteo Salvini, a fellow eurosceptic who him the mandate to form the government. — AFP Northern Ireland as the Brexit negotiations falter, the Five Star Movement (M5S). was Savona’s biggest advocate, said his side’s joint plan for according to a study released this month by Queen’s That left Cottarelli, a former IMF economist known as a government failed because of pressure from the “pow- University Belfast. The poll of more than 1,000 resi- “Mr Scissors”, tasked with naming a technocrat govern- ers-that-be, the markets, Berlin and Paris”. “This isn’t most likely outcome given the populists’ strength in parlia- ment. He was expected to present his cabinet to Mattarella democracy, this isn’t respect for the popular vote. It’s the dents of Northern Ireland also found 47 percent sup- ment. Only the center-left Democratic Party has within hours. Five Star and the League, who hold a majori- latest slap in the face,” Salvini said, from those that say announced that it would vote in favor. ported holding a referendum, although only 21 per- ty in both houses of parliament, have vowed to reject “Italy should be a slave, scared and precarious”. cent said they would currently favor a united Ireland. Cottarelli’s proposed technocrat government. New elec- Five Star chief Luigi Di Maio called on party support- ‘Beyond his prerogatives’ The study said the results showed a hard Brexit in tions could be held as early as September as the most like- ers to attend a rally in Rome on Saturday, the anniversary Salvini and Di Maio furiously denounced the presiden- which Britain left the EU single market and customs ly outcome of the political saga sparked by an inconclusive of Italy’s transformation into a republic in 1946, after what tial veto, blasting what they called meddling by Germany, union, combined with an economic downturn could poll in March. he called “Italian democracy’s darkest night”. Cottarelli, 64, debt ratings agencies, financial lobbies and even lies from make the prospect of Irish unity “particularly attrac- On Sunday evening, the president vetoed the League- was director of the International Monetary Fund’s fiscal Mattarella’s staff. “Paolo Savona would not have taken us tive” for the province’s Catholic community. In the Five Star pick for economy minister, eurosceptic Paolo affairs department from 2008 to 2013 and became known out of the euro. It’s a lie invented by Mattarella’s advisors,” 2016 referendum, Northern Ireland voted 56 percent Savona. The populists cried foul and abandoned their joint as “Mr Scissors” for his public spending cuts in Italy. He Di Maio said in a live video on Facebook. “The truth is that to remain in the EU but, like Scotland, was outvoted bid for power. The fresh uncertainty in the eurozone’s third said that should his technocrat government win parliamen- they don’t want us in government.” Elections could benefit by England and Wales and the overall result was 52 largest economy caused alarm on financial markets. Italy’s tary approval, it would stay in place until elections at the Salvini, however, as recent polling by IndexResearch put percent for Brexit. The study found support for EU 10-year bond yields surged to over 300 basis points high- “start of 2019”. But if parliament fails to approve his gov- the League at 22 percent, five points up from its vote share membership has now risen to 69 percent. er than Germany’s yesterday morning - a sign of surging ernment, a new election would be held “after August” - the in the March 4 ballot.— AFP “What’s becoming increasingly clear is the rise and rise of the Remain vote in Northern Ireland,” Colin Harvey from Queen’s told a conference organ- believed to be the first jihadist attack on ised by the UK in a Changing Europe think tank. 10 people the country. The group has no known link Kine reveal the shortfalls of repatriation “And I think there is extreme peril and danger in ren- to the Somali group of the same name. In EU handouts even for those lucky enough to receive a dering that Remain vote politically and legally mean- the following weeks, at least 300 Muslims, grant to start a business. In countries ingless,” he said. beheaded in including Tanzanians, were arrested and like Senegal, where local economic several mosques forced to close. not always the activity can be slow, many struggle to Reunification ‘risk’ survive. At her shop in a busy Dakar Mozambique suburb last month, surrounded by three Unlike pro-EU Scotland, Northern Ireland could ‘Serious situation’ answer for sewing machines and two mannequins technically stay in the European Union by voting to Alex Vines, a specialist analyst on sporting the colorful boubous (robes) join the Republic of Ireland. The 1998 Good Friday Mozambique for the London-based MAPUTO: Ten people, some of them chil- she makes there, Kine said she wants to peace agreements allow for the possibility of a refer- Chatham House told AFP that the “new Africa migrants dren, were beheaded in a village in north- attacks are unsurprising and a reminder try again to get to Europe because of endum on Irish unity if the British government judges ern Mozambique, in a weekend attack of the seriousness of the situation”. “A the difficulty in making ends meet. that the public mood has shifted significantly in favor blamed on suspected Islamists, local number of independent assessments of DAKAR: When Fatou Kine’s failed “With my two children, I can’t make it,” of the idea. So far only the nationalist Sinn Fein party, sources said yesterday. The predawn the situation in Cabo Delgado conducted attempt to reach Europe left her jobless the 26-year-old said. once the political voice of the Irish Republican Army, attack on Sunday occurred in Monjane, a over the last three months have conclud- and penniless in Algeria, she turned to The IOM acknowledges that has called for a vote. village close to the border with Tanzania ed that the security situation (there) an agency she had heard helped migrants face similar challenges on their Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a sup- and not far from Palma, a small town gear- remains fragile and continued attacks migrants return home. The United return to those that prompted them to porter of Irish unity, played down the prospect on a ing up to be the country’s new natural gas probable,” he said. Nation’s International Organization for leave their home country in the first place, and that often they try to leave visit to Belfast this month, but it is weighing on the hub in the northern province of Cabo The attackers on Monjane approached Migration, or IOM, did that and more. It again. In such cases, the migration British prime minister’s mind. Theresa May repri- Delgado. “We were informed about this the village from a nearby forest. Police flew her back to Senegal in January last agency “seeks to ensure migrants manded a leading eurosceptic in her Conservative tragedy,” Palma’s administrator David year and gave her more than $1,000 to were called but “arrived very late and the receive accurate information about the party earlier this month for being naive about the Machimbuko told AFP, whose account attackers were already gone. Nothing was start a tailoring business in the seaside capital Dakar. But one year on, Kine is migration journey and potential risks,” possibility, according to a report in The Times news- was also confirmed by a local resident, stolen,” a local source said. “They are struggling. After paying the rent for a said IOM spokeswoman Florence Kim. paper. After pro-Brexit hardliner MP Jacob Rees- who blamed Islamists. becoming more much radical now as they 25-square metre storefront, she takes The organization produces pamphlets Mogg said Northern Ireland would vote to stay a Mozambique’s state broadcaster also are facing attacks from government,” said home about 16,000 CFA ($29) in a translated into several languages reported on “10 persons decapitated” in part of the United Kingdom in the case of a referen- another villager. A study published last good month - not much more than she informing would-be migrants of what dum, she reportedly told him: “That’s not a risk I’m the Palma area. Police were expected to week by a Mozambican academic Joao did as a hospital cleaner before she left they might be getting themselves into. prepared to take. We cannot be confident on the pol- give a news conference later yesterday. Pereira said up to 40 members of the radi- for Algeria. In late 2016, the EU and the IOM itics of the situation, on how it plays out”. Cabo Delgado has seen a number of cal group “have been trained by move- The IOM and the European Union launched their biggest repatriation proj- attacks by suspected radical Islamists ments” that operate in the Great Lakes are ramping up efforts to return African ect yet: A 174 million ($203 million) fund Brexit brings ‘new dynamic’ since October. One of the victims of the region of the Democratic Republic of migrants home, after thousands have to help bring back migrants and jump- May has vowed to avoid any new border checks latest attack was the leader of Monjane Congo, Somalia and Kenya. died making the perilous sea crossing to start their lives in a way that would after Britain leaves the EU next year amid fears of village, a local resident said, without giv- The increase in attacks in the north of Europe and governments in some coun- remove the need to head for Europe. It upsetting the fragile arrangements in a region once ing his name for fear of reprisals. the country presents a huge problem for tries push for tougher rules to stem the was launched amid pressure from blighted by violence. But her government has yet to “They targeted the chief as he had Mozambique, which holds general elec- numbers arriving. The migrants are European member states worried about been providing information to the police find a practical way to do this, while also fulfilling a tions next year and has its eyes set on often returning from places like Algeria immigration levels and a growing death about the location of al-Shabaab in the recently-discovered gas reserves. Vast toll of Africans trying to cross the promise to leave the EU’s customs union and single and Libya, where many get stuck en forests,” he told AFP, referring to an gas deposits discovered off the shores of route to Europe, as well as from Europe Mediterranean in overcrowded boats. market after Britain’s withdrawal. Under a preliminary armed group believed responsible for a Palma could transform the impoverished itself. Efforts have accelerated over the The IOM recorded 171,635 arrivals by deal struck with Brussels in December, Britain as a deadly October attack on a police station country’s economy. Experts predict that past six months following revelations of boat from Africa in 2017, which does not whole would maintain “full alignment” with EU trade and military post in the town of Mozambique could become the world’s migrant slave markets in Libya. include the likely thousands of others rules if no other arrangement has been found.—AFP Mocimboa da Praia. Two officers died and third-largest exporter of liquefied natural But interviews with migrants like that tried and failed.—Reuters 14 attackers were killed then in what was gas (LNG).—AFP Established 1961 9 International Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Top North Korean general on way to US ahead of summit Preparations for historic meeting gather pace

SEOUL: US President Donald Trump con- Rok met President Bill Clinton in 2000. ure in South Korea, where he is blamed for firmed yesterday that a senior North Korean The general has long been a right-hand masterminding the 2010 sinking of the navy official is headed to New York for talks as man to North Korea’s leader, playing a front- corvette the Cheonan, which killed 46 sailors, preparations for his historic summit with Kim seat role during recent rounds of diplomacy an attack for which North Korea denies Jong Un gather pace. “Meetings are currently aimed at ending the nuclear stalemate on the responsibility. From 2009 to 2016 he was taking place concerning Summit, and more. Korean peninsula. He sat next to Trump’s also director of North Korea’s General Kim Young Chol, the Vice Chairman of North daughter Ivanka, who is also a White House Reconnaissance Bureau, the unit tasked with Korea, heading now to New York. Solid aide, during February’s closing ceremony for cyber warfare and intelligence gathering. response to my letter, thank you!” Trump the Winter Olympics in the South Korean During that period North Korea ramped up wrote in a tweet, hailing the formation of a resort of Pyeongchang which was a turning its hacking programs, including a hugely “great team” for the talks. point in the nuclear crisis. He also accompa- costly penetration of Sony Pictures. General Kim Yong Chol landed at Beijing His journey to the US caps a frenetic airport yesterday and will journey on to few days of meetings between North New York the following day after talks with Korean and American officials. Japanese Chinese officials, according to South broadcaster NHK reported that Kim Korea’s Yonhap news agency. The trip is General a Chang Son, Kim Jong Un’s de facto chief of part of a flurry of diplomacy before the on- right-hand staff, arrived in Singapore on Monday, again, off-again summit originally scheduled showing footage of him at the airport for June 12 in Singapore. Trump cancelled man to Kim escorted by three bodyguards. China’s the talks last week, citing “open hostility” state Xinhua news agency also said one of from the North, but since then both sides its photographers saw Kim Chang Son have dialled down the rhetoric and the leave a hotel in the city-state. PYEONGCHANG: In this photo taken on Feb 25, 2018, Kim Yong Chol, vice chairman process appears to be back on track. Also on Monday, a US government air- of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee, attends the closing cer- US negotiators, headed by Washington’s craft carrying a delegation including Joe emony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. —AFP current ambassador to the Philippines Sung nied Kim Jong Un on both of his recent trips Hagin, the White House deputy chief of staff Kim, met North Korean counterparts in the to China to meet President Xi Jinping, and for operations, departed from Yokota air truce village of Panmunjom that divides the held talks with Secretary of State Mike base in Japan en route for Singapore, NHK back to the DMZ. say they want it, but there is a yawning gap two Koreas on Sunday. The State Pompeo when he travelled to Pyongyang. added. The Washington Post reported that If the original date stands, officials have between their definitions. Washington wants Department said a separate team of White “Kim’s official counterpart is Pompeo but he talks inside the Demilitarized Zone would only a fortnight to finalize thorny protocol North Korea to quickly give up all its nuclear House officials has headed to Singapore to may also push for meetings with (National continue this week between US and North details such as where in Singapore the talks weapons in a verifiable way in return for sort out logistics. Chung Sung-yoon, an ana- Security Advisor John) Bolton and even Korean officials. South Korean media will take place and how internationally sanc- sanctions and economic relief. But analysts lyst at the Korea Institute for National Trump if possible,” Chung told AFP. broadcast footage of US embassy vehicles, tioned North Korean officials will travel believe North Korea will be unwilling to cede Unification, said Kim Yong Chol would be the including one carrying Sung Kim, leaving a there. The key task is to settle the agenda. its nuclear deterrent unless it is given security most senior North Korean official to step Controversial figure Seoul hotel on Tuesday but there were no The main stumbling block is likely to be the guarantees that the US will not try to topple onto US soil since Vice Marshal Jo Myong General Kim is a deeply controversial fig- details on whether the convoy was heading concept of “denuclearization” - both sides the regime. — AFP

Kim Jong Un would hold long because all the tion win this month, announced last week War hero North is interested in is material rewards,” he US search firm the search was set to end. added, questioning whether Pyongyang was Texas-based Ocean Infinity said in a really committed to giving up its nuclear says to end statement yesterday that “its current doubtful of weapons or genuinely seeking peace. search for the wreckage of... Flight MH370 is shortly coming to an end”. A Trump-Kim ‘No retreat’ MH370 hunt in spokesman added the hunt would end in The nonagenarian’s cynicism was forged in the coming days, without giving a pre- peace prospects the crucible of the Korean War and nurtured ‘coming days’ cise date. by decades of failed peace attempts that have seen North Korea’s regime remain steadfastly KUALA LUMPUR: A private search for ‘Nothing hidden’ SEOUL: As a decorated war hero who once in power and oversee its metamorphosis into a Flight MH370 will end in the coming days, Ocean Infinity chief executive Oliver took out three machine gun nests with nothing nuclear armed state. Breathing repeatedly an exploration firm said yesterday, some Plunkett said the failure to find the but grenades, Choi Deuk-soo knows firsthand through an inhaler to ease his asthma, Choi four years after the plane disappeared in wreckage was “extremely disappointing” what is at stake should US-North Korean recalled his own horrifying experience the last one of the world’s greatest aviation mys- but he hoped that his company would be peace talks fail - and he is doubtful of an time full-scale war broke out on the Korean teries. The Malaysia Airlines jet vanished able to “again offer our services in the imminent breakthrough. The wizened 91-year- Peninsula. in March 2014 with 239 people - mostly search for MH370 in future”. Malaysia’s old is one of just five people still alive to have The memory that sticks with him the most from China - on board, en route from new government has not indicated that it been awarded South Korea’s top military was the night that won him the Taeguk. On 30 Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. No sign of it wants to revive the search but has medal, the Taeguk, given for a suicidally brave June 1953 his unit was ordered to take back INCHEON: This picture taken on May 17, 2018 was found in a 120,000-sq-km. Indian pledged to be more open about the mys- charge he made up an enemy-held hill in the Hill 938 from a brigade of Chinese volunteers shows Choi Deuk-soo, a South Korean war hero, Ocean search zone and the Australian-led tery. Transport Minister Anthony Loke end stages of the 1950-53 Korean War. “I hate who had seized the strategic position earlier during an interview in his apartment. —AFP hunt, the largest in aviation history, was said Monday that a full report into any war,” he told AFP from his apartment in that month. Choi’s battalion was so depleted suspended in January last year. MH370’s disappearance would be pub- Incheon, west of Seoul, apologizing for his its ranks had dropped from 500 to just 30 Somehow Choi emerged unscathed. But only After pressure from families, the lished soon. “There will not be any edits, poor hearing, the result of firing a heavy men. “The top commander gathered us five men from the original 30 survived the Malaysian government struck a deal with nothing will be hidden,” he told reporters. machine gun for hours during a battle to repel together and handed out cigarettes. He then night, he recalled. The war ended a month lat- US exploration firm Ocean Infinity to Ocean Infinity said it had scoured Chinese troops that had come to the aid of said: ‘You only move on. No retreat’. The com- er with the armistice, though the two Koreas restart the search in January on condi- over 112,000 sq km of seabed, including North Korea’s communist forces. pany installed a machine gun, threatening to remain technically still at war. tion it would only be paid if the Boeing 25,000 sq km north of the original search That war led to an armistice and the two shoot us if we tried to retreat,” he recalled. 777 or its black boxes were found. The zone which scientists later identified as Koreas divided by the demilitarized zone. It is To improve their agility, the soldiers were ‘How long will it last?’ firm stood to make up to $70 million if the most likely crash site. The ship con- a festering Cold War sore that lives on today, told to ditch their helmets and take only Choi said he welcomes the fact that Trump successful but found no sign of the air- ducting the hunt, Seabed Constructor, and US President Donald Trump has vowed to grenades - the commanders noted that if they was willing to talk to Kim. But he worries about liner despite scouring the seabed with was a Norwegian research vessel carry- combat the threat posed by the authoritarian, needed a rifle they could always grab one the more bellicose members of the US adminis- some of the world’s most high-tech ing 65 crew, including two members of nuclear-armed regime in Pyongyang either by from the hundreds of bodies littering the hill tration, particularly National Security Advisor search equipment. The hunt was official- the Malaysian navy as the government’s talks with his North Korean opposite Kim side. Under cover of darkness and a smoke John Bolton, a known North Korea hawk. ly meant to end in late April but was representatives. It used eight Jong Un or “fire and fury”. Choi - who was screen Choi and his comrades inched towards Earlier this month Bolton - and later Vice extended. However, the new Malaysian autonomous drones equipped with speaking to AFP before Trump cancelled an the enemy. “I crawled up to a machine gun President Mike Pence - raised the specter of government of Mahathir Mohamad, sonars and cameras, able to operate at upcoming summit with Kim only to suggest it post and hurled the first grenade. I finished a Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who gave up which came to power after a shock elec- depths up to 6,000 m. — AFP might be back on - is not convinced by the second one with another grenade and silenced atomic weapons only to die years later at the recent flurry of diplomatic detente. a third machine gun nest with the remaining hands of US-backed rebels. That comparison “Another war might have to break out two grenades,” he said. drew angry responses from North Korea. “That sometime in the future, maybe hundreds of With the enemy machine guns silenced, guy with the thick moustache almost blew it up years from now, for the two sides to be reuni- reinforcements successfully stormed uphill, with reckless, unnecessary statements,” Choi fied,” he said. “I doubt whether any deal with bringing an end to the hour-long battle. fumed, referring to Bolton. — AFP absolute pressure cooker, but not to US students the extent it is today,” said Nupur Lala, 33, who became the star of the documentary “Spellbound” when she US pays tribute square off in nailed “logorrhea” to win the 1999 Bee. “Now it has brinkmanship, and to war fallen on spelling bee things you wouldn’t see before - an 8- year-old spelling a German or polysyl- WASHINGTON: At the annual labic word that I’ve never heard of,” Memorial Day Scripps National Spelling Bee this said Lala, who will shortly start a med- week, hundreds of youngsters will ical residency at Brown University. compete in a uniquely American con- Beginning yesterday, more than WASHINGTON: From President Donald test that has been likened to an intel- Trump visiting the main US military cemetery 500 contestants from the United lectual extreme sport, involving one of States and eight foreign countries to parades and solemn remembrances, the world’s most tricky languages. The Americans honored their fallen war heroes took part in the 91st Scripps National competitors, some as young as 8 years Spelling Bee, to be held in Oxon Hill, for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. old, face a three-day obstacle course Across the country, relatives, friends and Maryland, outside Washington. The through the English language, a mash- championship finals are tomorrow members of the general public placed up of Germanic and French words American flags and flowers on the tombs of night. Winnowed from 11 million laced with borrowings from tongues hopefuls in schools around the world, soldiers who gave their lives for the country. around the world. Any of 470,000 During his second Memorial Day as com- contestants range in age from 8 to 15 entries in the “Merriam-Webster and include the Bee’s first-ever twins mander-in-chief, Trump placed a wreath at Unabridged Dictionary” is fair game. the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. - two sets of brothers from Utah and Their challenge is to outlast the Mississippi. He was joined by US Defense Secretary ARLINGTON, Virginia: US President Donald Trump marks Memorial Day by laying a wreath at field by coming up with the correct Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Geoffrey Nunberg, a linguist at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. — AFP spelling of obscure words that often the University of California Berkeley, Staff General Joseph Dunford for the ceremo- feature any one of a number of letter ny at Arlington National Cemetery, whose said the Bee was more of an intellec- combinations that form identical tual exercise than a practical gauge rolling hills of greenery just outside the US Washington, some of the largest parades took descended on Washington to parade from the sounds in English. For the grade- of language skill since almost no one capital are the final resting place for more place in Chicago and New York, with veter- Pentagon past the military cemetery and end- school students who have trained would ever use such recent Bee-win- than 400,000 veterans. “Our fallen heroes ans’ groups and bands among the partici- ing at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor year-round for the event, the pressure ning words as “marocain,” “nunatak” have not only written our history - they’ve pants. Chicago’s celebrations have taken place of US soldiers missing in action in foreign wars, is enormous. They will compete for a and “guetapens”. “It bears the same shaped our destiny,” Trump said. “They fought since 1870. In contrast to Veterans Day, which a now 30-year-old tradition by motorcyclists $40,000 top prize, under the bright relationship to regular spelling as and bled and died so that America would for- honors all who have served in the armed who dub themselves Rolling Thunder. Among lights of ESPN, the cable channel that riding a BMX bike does to riding a ever remain safe and strong and free.” forces, Memorial Day pays tribute to fallen them are many Vietnam War veterans. Some of covers the competition as if it were bike in the street,” Nunberg said, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was military staff. the bikers stopped by the National Cathedral tennis or skate-boarding. referring to another extreme sport among the speakers during an observance at On Sunday, tens of thousands of bikers in for a “blessing of the bikes” service before they “When I was competing it was an covered by ESPN. — Reuters his city’s National Cemetery. Besides bandanas, cowboy hats or gleaming helmets set about their humming business. — AFP 10 Established 1961 Analysis Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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Germany’s ‘miserly’ Scholz irks comrades at home and abroad ermany’s new Social Democrat finance minister, Olaf Scholz, is frustrating both key ally France Gand his own struggling centre-left party by adopting the same fiscal rigor as his conservative pred- ecessor, Wolfgang Schaeuble. During his first two months as treasury chief of Europe’s largest economy, Scholz has committed to a continued goal of no new debt and limited public spending. It is a strategy the 59- year-old hopes will help revive his Social Democratic Party (SPD), which suffered its worst post-war result at last year’s elections, by proving he can manage the pub- lic finances of the world’s fourth largest economy. But the strategy risks alienating his party’s core sup- porters at home, who would like to see more spending on education, infrastructure and social housing, and complicating the search for a Franco-German compro- mise on euro zone reforms. Scholz’s strategy is already proving a source of frustration among some fellow euro zone members, who had hoped the inclusion of the cen- Libya in chaos since overthrow of Gaddafi tre-left SPD in Germany’s governing coalition would steer the EU’s economic powerhouse to invest more ibya, where rival authorities in Tripoli and the east domestically and boost growth in other countries are vying for power, fell into chaos after the ouster through higher imports. Lof strongman Muammar Gaddafi in October 2011. That includes Germany’s most important ally. French Here is an overview. President Emmanuel Macron earlier this month urged Germany to wean itself off the “fetish” of fiscal conser- Gaddafi killed vatism, warning that such policies were always made at A NATO-backed uprising that begins in February 2011 the expense of other countries. In a speech to German snowballs into bloody armed conflict. Gaddafi, on the run lawmakers days after Macron’s comments, Scholz hit since the rebels captured the capital in August, is killed in back: “We act pragmatically and properly - and do not October while trying to flee his hometown Sirte as rebels worship a fetish.” close in. Days later the rebel National Transitional Council Scholz, who publicly embraces comparisons to his declares Libya’s “total liberation”. In August 2012, the conservative predecessor’s fiscal approach, is defending Council hands over power to a transitional General the idea of maintaining a balanced budget while dis- National Congress (GNC). missing the assertion that Germany is too strict on spending. Asked why Scholz is ignoring Macron’s plea, a Rise of radical groups finance ministry spokesman pointed to constitutionally US ambassador Chris Stevens and three other enshrined borrowing limits and the coalition deal to American staff are killed in an attack on their consulate in finance any additional spending without new debt. Libya’s second city Benghazi on September 11, 2012. An “Thanks to the favorable, prolonged upswing, it’s also a Al-Qaeda-linked group is accused. A car bomb attack in quite academic debate because we can now massively April 2013 targets France’s embassy in Tripoli, wounding hike public investments without taking on new debt,” the two French guards. Foreign delegations pull out of the spokesman added. country as it falls into chaos.

Healthy growth Two governments set up The German economy grew by a calendar-adjusted Military strongman Khalifa Haftar, backed by Egypt and 2.5 percent last year, the strongest rate since 2011, pro- the United Arab Emirates, launches an offensive in May pelled by strong domestic and foreign demand. Despite 2014 against Islamist groups in Benghazi. Several military slowing in the first quarter, it is expected to keep grow- officers join his paramilitary Libyan National Army. In ing at a healthy pace. Europe will also be watching to June, following legislative elections, the GNC is replaced PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron (center), flanked by Libyan leaders, African heads of States and European see if Scholz takes the same approach to the EU as his by a parliament dominated by anti-Islamists. In August, representatives attend an International Congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris yesterday. — AFP predecessor, who was reviled in countries such as after weeks of deadly clashes, Islamist-led militias storm Greece for imposing unpopular public spending cuts in Tripoli and reinstall the GNC. They set up another govern- return for bailout aid. ment. The country finds itself with two governments and that designate a UN-backed Government of National Fresh violence That includes his approach to Italy, which for many two parliaments. The June-elected government and parlia- Accord (GNA). The two rival parliaments have reservations In January 2018, fighting at Tripoli’s only working inter- European leaders has become the euro zone’s greatest ment, the only ones recognized internationally, take refuge but the UN Security Council endorses the accord. The unity national airport kills at least 20 people after militiamen concern given its hefty public-sector debt and lavish in eastern Libya. government in March 2016 takes up office in Tripoli, headed attack in a bid to free jihadist comrades held at a jail there. spending plans by leading parties. Further political by prime minister Fayez Al-Sarraj. But the rival administra- The same month, nearly 40 people are killed after two car instability looks inevitable after Italy’s president set the IS profits from chaos tion in the east remains in place and opposed, backed by bombings outside a mosque frequented by jihadist oppo- country on the path to fresh elections, likely to be The Islamic State group claims its first attack in Libya Haftar and the parliament elected in 2014. In July 2017, nents in Benghazi. fought over its role in the European Union and euro in December 2014. The following June it seizes Sirte to the Sarraj and Haftar, meeting in Paris, commit to a ceasefire On May 2, two IS suicide attackers kill 14 people at zone. Scholz wants to avoid the impression that Europe east of Tripoli, but is driven out of the coastal town in and elections but there is no change on the ground. In Libya’s electoral commission in Tripoli. Haftar reasserts is split at a time when the continent is challenged by December 2016. December 2017, the UN says the two-year-old Skhirat strongman status - On May 7, Haftar, after spending at new trade and sanctions policies of US President accord is the only viable framework for a solution. But least two weeks in hospital in Paris for undisclosed treat- Donald Trump. Rival authorities Haftar says it has expired and the GNA’s mandate has run ment, announces a military offensive to take from jihadists “That Europe acts here as one is a good message - In December 2015, months of negotiations result in out. He backs the holding of elections in 2018 while implicit- the city of Derna, the only part of the country’s east out- both internally for our citizens and to the outside,” accords signed under UN supervision in Skhirat, Morocco, ly threatening to take power if the political process fails. side the control of his forces.—AFP Scholz said after talks with European counterparts in Brussels on Friday. This message of unity, however, masks lingering differences on how to balance France’s call for more solidarity and Germany’s insistence that tional view is simply to think that women aren’t suitable to The Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing was criti- be programmers,” said Chen Bin, a former Microsoft engi- cized this month for allowing users on its carpooling app tax payers in richer countries should not end up paying In China’s booming neer and the Beijing-based founder of Teach Girls Coding, to rate female passengers’ physical traits after a 21-year- for governments’ failures in poorer ones. Scholz has a campaign to get more women into the sector. old air hostess was killed by her driver. The company has poured cold water on some of Macron’s proposals for tech scene, women “Things are better now than ten years ago, but overall since apologized and made substantial changes to the euro zone reform, including the need for a common the number of women getting into tech is really small,” he service. Many other incidents slip under the radar. The finance minister with his own budget. said. China is not the only country where the tech industry owner of the news aggregator Jinri Toutiao, a tech dar- Together with his French counterpart Bruno Le battle conservative has faced heat over a lack of diversity in the workplace. ling valued at over $20 billion, this month co-hosted a Maire, Scholz is working to define a common roadmap But unlike US peers that have faced legal action over dis- beauty pageant for female business reporters that on euro zone and banking reforms to be presented at values and sexism crimination, including Uber, Alphabet Inc’s Google and attracted little attention. The company did not respond to the meeting of EU leaders in June. “The talks are tough, Microsoft Corp, Chinese technology companies are rela- a request for comment. but there will be a compromise,” a person close to s Li has a day job in the marketing department of tively opaque about gender issues. Most give little data on Scholz said. One way the new finance minister wants to hiring and none of the industry leaders share the diversity Secret contracts differentiate himself from Schaeuble on the European one of China’s biggest tech firms. At night, she has a second career, livestreaming herself eating noo- reports that are now customary in the United States, shed- China’s gender gap is not confined to tech. The coun- stage is by taking a less confrontational approach and M ding doubt on whether women in Chinese firms hold a try’s gender parity ranking fell in 2017 for the ninth dles or telling jokes in return for small donations from striking a less instructive tone towards other govern- comparable number of technical or leadership roles. straight year, leaving China placed 100 out of 144 coun- ments, the person said. Earlier this year, Scholz said that thousands of online viewers. Li, 28, says she is one of at least five women in her office who moonlight to bolster tries surveyed in a report by the World Economic Forum. Germany shouldn’t “dictate” economic policies to other Social events The country ranked 60th in terms of female labor force European countries. their incomes. She says this is because she and her female peers are paid less than male colleagues and are often Penny Chen, a 29-year-old software engineer, has participation and 70th in terms of wage equality for similar overlooked for promotion. worked with the Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com Inc work. Men on average had an estimated income of around ‘Miserly face’ and Jinri Toutiao, a popular news app. For her, the gender $19,000, over $7,000 more than women. At home, Scholz’s has frustrated some in his own par- The late nights livestreaming on the YY.com social media platform are worth it, Li says, even though she has divide has long been knitted into the culture. At universi- Many top tech firms say they are taking steps to change ty with his first budget earlier this month. Scholz, who ty, teachers would pair boys with good grades with their male-oriented cultures by doing things like changing German media have dubbed “Olaf Schaeuble”, outlined been reprimanded twice by her firm for moonlighting. “The first time I was punished I was scared for my job, but I attractive girls for class activities as a reward, she said. hiring practices to promote gender diversity. However, a continued policy of taking on no new debt. He said he The same didn’t happen for high-achieving girls. In the many female employees and women in the industry say that plans to use higher-than-expected tax revenues to don’t worry too much now,” Li said. She asked that her first name and the name of her employer not be used. “It’s workplace, she says female colleagues are often left out many of the most sexist practices have simply been hidden reduce taxes for workers on low and medium incomes of social events dominated by men. She described one from view. Samantha Kwok, the Australian-Chinese founder and increase investment in digitalization, but said room not such a risk to work on the side if you know you’re not going anywhere.” In recent years, China’s tech industry incident in which employees were scheduled to go out for of the Beijing-based recruitment firm JingJobs, said clients for further spending hikes was limited. While Scholz has has boomed, with champions like the e-commerce titan drinks together. often gave her two job descriptions: one to be published the backing of Chancellor Angela Merkel, some SPD Alibaba and Tencent, the social media-to-gaming leader, “Our boss told the women to meet outside,” she said. publicly and a second internal one that detailed require- members doubt whether lowering taxes is the right making waves on the global stage. “But it was a practical joke; the men had already left ments based on age or gender. “They already have in mind strategy when the party’s main election promise was to But Li’s account of unequal pay at her company, which before with the bus to the restaurant.” Examples of sexism a very set candidate profile,” she said. hike investment in education, housing and infrastructure. Reuters was unable to verify independently, underscores at major Chinese companies often wind up on social Human Rights Watch released a report last month Further fuelling frustration in the SPD, one of how women are often sidelined in that boom. Reuters media, sometimes sparking online outcries. Last year, showing that “men only” ads were pervasive in China. It Scholz’s first decisions as finance minister was to name a spoke to more than a dozen women - and some men - in video surfaced of a Tencent staff event that included a also called out large technology firms for objectifying former Goldman Sachs banker, Joerg Kukies, as his the sector, from entry-level employees to executives, who game in which female employees on their hands and knees women in order to attract new male personnel, sharing a deputy with responsibility for financial market policy described an industry where female engineers and coders had to unscrew bottle caps held between the legs of male video produced by Alibaba in 2014 that featured pole- and European issues. —Reuters battle against ingrained biases favoring men. “The tradi- counterparts. Tencent apologized for the incident. dancing female employees. —Reuters Established 1961

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 Business Brazil, nine days into grinding KIB’s Al-Suwaidan receives Citi and Kuwait Investment Authority 13strike, still a transport agony 14 two awards at 2018 MESA 15 celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

ROME: A journalist watches a TV screen showing the first exit polls at the Five Star Movement (M5S) press room early on March 5, 2018 after the closure of the polling stations. — AFP Italian crisis batters EU markets Euro at 11-month low on political turmoil in Italy

LONDON: A worsening political crisis in Italy provoked breaching some key support levels. Hardy recalled a prom- rand led the currency retreat as it dropped 1.5 percent. sus the yen with a 1.5 percent drop to 125.10 yen, its a second day of selling on European markets, with the ise made in 2012 by European Central Bank President “The biggest contributor is fear of a euro zone crisis, and biggest slide in four months. euro cut to an 11-month low, stocks punished and short- Mario Draghi to keep the euro intact. the spillover from that into demand for safe-haven curren- Elsewhere in bonds, US 10-year Treasury yields fell to term borrowing costs surging for the government in “If this continues for another couple of sessions, I think cies,” said Koon Chow, an FX strategist at UBP. six-week lows of 2.883 percent after a US holiday on Rome. Investors fear that repeat elections - which now you will have to see some official (European) response. A Monday. The climb in Italy’s yields - yields move inversely seem inevitable in the euro zone’s third-largest economy ‘whatever it takes’ kind of moment,” he said. Adding to the Play it safe to price - meant they were above the US equivalent for the - may become a de facto referendum on Italian member- uncertainty, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will Away from Europe, the focus was on the on-again, off- first time in over a year. Analysts are awaiting US inflation ship of the currency bloc and the country’s role in the face a vote of confidence in his again US-North Korean summit data later in the week, which could provide clues to future European Union. leadership on Friday. Spain’s and the US-China trade rela- interest rate moves before the Federal Reserve policy Short-dated Italian bond yields-a sensitive gauge of bond-yield spread with US 10-year tionship. An aide to North meets next month. political risk-soared as much as 150 basis points to their Germany also went to its widest Korean leader Kim Jong Un President Mattarella effectively vetoed a coalition gov- highest since late 2013 in their biggest move in 26 years. in 11 months at 144 bps. Madrid’s Treasury arrived in Singapore on Monday ernment of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and The euro dropped towards $1.15 for the first time in close IBEX bourse was down almost night, Japanese public broad- League party at the weekend. He has asked Cottarelli to to a year, down 0.8 percent on the day. Against the Swiss 2.5 percent. Asia flinched, too. caster NHK reported, and the form a stop-gap government to lead the country to early franc, it fell to 1.15 francs. Stocks in Milan slid 2.6 percent Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.6 per- yields fell to White House said a “pre- elections instead. Cottarelli is expected to announce his on the main index after a 2.1 percent fall on Monday. Bank cent and Chinese and Hong advance” team was travelling to cabinet after the meeting. Oil prices remained under pres- shares slumped another 5 percent after losing 4 percent in Kong shares ended 0.6 to 0.7 six-week lows the city to meet the North sure from expectations that Saudi Arabia and Russia the previous session, bruised by the sell-off in government percent in the red. US markets Koreans. would pump more crude, even as US oil output rises. US bonds, a core part of bank portfolios. pointed to losses later, with the The reports indicate that crude futures tumbled to six-week lows and looked set for S&P500 E-Mini futures for the down 0.7 percent. The planning for the summit, initially scheduled for June 12, is a fifth straight day of declines. The July contract was last ‘Whatever it takes’ dollar was up against almost all major currencies except moving ahead even though President Donald Trump called down 1.3 percent at $67.02 a barrel. “It is just a slide, and as the slide continues, you ask the safe-haven Japanese yen. The US currency is heading it off last week. A day later, Trump said he had reconsid- Brent crude futures edged up 0.5 percent after drop- where is the end,” said Saxo Bank’s head of FX strategy, for its best month in a year and a half - a move that is hurt- ered, and officials from both countries were meeting to ping to $74.49 per barrel on Monday, their lowest in about John Hardy. Global contagion is a risk, he said, with the ing many emerging market countries that borrow in dol- work out details. In another sign that investors were flock- three weeks. They were last at $75.82. Spot gold was benchmark US S&P 500 stocks index also close to lars. EM stocks hit a five-month low while South Africa’s ing to safer bets, though, the euro hit a 11-month low ver- barely changed at $1,298.01 an ounce. — Reuters

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Established 1961 13 Business Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Brazil, nine days into grinding strike, still a transport agony

Calling for the government to step down

RIO DE JANEIRO: South America’s economic giant, source fresh food. Producers reported having to slaugh- Brazil, remained almost in a transport stranglehold yester- ter stocks of chickens because they had no access to the day despite a pledge from the president that a nine-day feed, while others threw out thousands of liters of spoiled strike will end soon. Late Sunday, the deeply unpopular milk. Hospitals in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo had to President Michel Temer caved in to intense pressure from cancel non-urgent surgeries and at least 13 states report- strikers, and cut the price of diesel fuel. The truck strike ed scrapping university classes. Adding to the disruption has been crippling fuel, food and other freight across the in Rio, the key BRT commuter system operated at only 22 continent-sized industrial and agricultural powerhouse. percent capacity, while in Sao Paulo the bus system ran at Temer said he had “absolute conviction that between 70 percent capacity. today and tomorrow” the crisis, would finally end. In a The truckers are angry over the rise in diesel costs tweet, Temer gave a slightly longer horizon of “one to from 3.36 reais (92 US cents) a liter in January to 3.6 two days.” Despite the president’s confidence, signifi- reais before the strike. On May 26, it hit 3.8 reais per cant numbers of truck drivers stood firm and some liter. After urgent negotiations with representatives of appeared to be radicalized, calling for the government the truckers, Temer agreed to cut the diesel price by to step down. 0.46 reais a liter for 60 days. A key Temer minister, Eliseu That concession hammered Padilha, spoke of unidentified the value in state-controlled oil groups “infiltrating the move- major Petrobras, one of Brazil’s ment with different, essentially Some most dominant companies, political goals.” Late Sunday, which is due to face a strike by Temer gave in to their main appeared its own workers today. Shares demand for lower diesel costs, to be dropped 14 percent Monday RIO DE JANEIRO: A protestor waves the Brazilian national flag outside the Duque de Caxias refinery in met- but Monday saw renewed dis- and another 14 percent last ropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 28, 2018, where soldiers have been deployed to guarantee the safe ruption. Brazil is already suffer- radicalized Thursday, while the Ibovespa transport of fuel for essential services. — AFP ing from the aftermath of a index in Sao Paulo closed 4.5 deep recession and political percent lower. instability ahead of October Temer. “We’ve had enough of all this corruption. If more and legislative elections. general elections. Bringing down government? people come out into the streets, the government will fall, A poll by Ideia BigData found that 95 percent of More than 550 road blockages by truckers were There were some signs that the worst of the strike it’s sure,” said Tango Roxa, an electrical appliances sales- Brazilians disapproved of his handling of the situation, mounted across 24 of the country’s 27 states, the federal might be easing. City hall in Rio announced that yester- man who joined the truckers to express his support. even if 55 percent opposed the strike itself. Temer took highway police said. Shortages of aviation fuel shuttered day there would be enough diesel for the 100 percent The president of the Brazilian Association of Truck power in controversial circumstances in 2016, following eight airports. Traffic to the huge Santos seaport near Sao return of the municipal bus fleet and the BRT system. But Drivers, Jose da Fonseca Lopes, alluded to this harden- the impeachment and removal from office of his leftist Paulo, which usually receives 10,000 trucks a day, shrank a complete resolution of the crisis appeared some way ing of opinions, saying that “it’s no longer truckers who predecessor Dilma Rousseff for breaking budget rules. to a trickle. Though there has been some improvement off, with unions split on whether to stand down and some are on strike... It’s people who want to bring down the The president’s market-friendly, center-right govern- since the army was ordered to intervene Friday, with activists taking a more militant line. government. I’ve got nothing to do with these people.” ment launched into sweeping austerity reforms that armed soldiers escorting fuel trucks on priority routes, At a road block set up by truckers outside Rio de The crisis has exposed the surprising fragility of the have been widely praised by investors as a bid to return enormous lines of cars were still forming at gas stations. Janeiro, an AFP reporter saw numerous signs calling for a giant economy and put Temer’s lame duck administra- Brazil to fiscal health, but proved hugely unpopular with Many supermarkets around the country struggled to military coup, while others spoke of bringing down tion on the defensive ahead of the October presidential ordinary Brazilians. — AFP

diversify beyond China, while Portugal’s Businesses turn up heat In Portugal, trust Socialist government feared a European rival could break up the business, an in China is the industry source familiar with the talks and on Mexican govt over a political source with knowledge of the government’s position said. “Nearly a crime surge art of the deal year ago, Gas Natural approached EDP and that was the time when CTG started MEXICO CITY: Mexican business leaders called out the government LISBON: Utility company EDP may balk to think about this move,” said one indus- on Monday over a recent wave of criminal activity that has terrorized at the meager 5 percent premium offered try source with knowledge of CTG’s large swaths of Latin America’s second-largest economy and led some for its shares by China Three Gorges takeover bid. “If CTG has been a partner prominent firms to cut back operations. Two of Mexico’s top business (CTG) but the battle for Portugal’s for more than six years, has invested in groups urged the administration of President Enrique Pena Nieto and biggest business has largely played out the company, in a strategic sector for the candidates hoping to succeed him in a July 1 election to stem the already. To some it looks like a lowball Portugal, and has good relations with the violence and robberies, which they say are putting workers’ lives at risk bid, but Portugal has welcomed the offer government, it is natural that they talk,” and hurting investment. because it considers the Chinese firm’s the source said. “The high levels of violence have become the greatest obstacle to pledge to keep EDP-Energias de Portugal EDP and Gas Natural denied being in (economic) activity,” Mexico’s powerful CCE business lobby said in a intact more important than the price and talks last year. But just over a month GUADALAJARA: Carlos Alexis Gonzalez, the father of Mateo, an 8- statement. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in turf wars it wants closer ties with a country that after the reports, Portugal added a month-old baby killed when a bus was set on fire after an attack by between drug cartels and their clashes with security forces since former has ploughed billions into its economy. clause to its takeover laws allowing gunmen, mourns over the coffin during the funeral. — AFP President Felipe Calderon sent in the military to crush the gangs soon That openness to investment from shareholders with the same ultimate after taking office at the end of 2006. China, including in strategic sectors like owner to combine all their voting rights. energy, stands out amid suspicions else- In recent weeks, dairy producer Grupo Lala shuttered a distribution the cost of investment,” while fear of crime even keeps some executives Previously, the votes would have been where in Europe about Chinese acquisi- center in the northern state of Tamaulipas and the world’s biggest Coke from coming to Mexico, said Luis Gerardo del Valle, AmCham Mexico’s capped at 25 percent, whatever the size tions. The Chinese state-owned bottler, Coca-Cola Femsa , indefinitely shut down a 160-employee dis- head of tax affairs. of their combined holdings. That could hydropower giant became EDP’s tribution center in southwestern Guerrero state. Canada’s Pan American Train and truck freight thefts have jumped as criminals employ more be crucial as CTG’s bid for EDP pro- biggest shareholder in 2011. So when Silver Corp was the latest to act, saying on Monday it would reduce sophisticated methods. Last week, miner and infrastructure firm Grupo gresses. While it owns 23.3 percent, reports of merger talks between EDP operations and suspend staff movements at its Dolores silver mine in the Mexico said seven freight train derailments between the port of another Chinese state-owned company, and Spanish rival Gas Natural emerged border state of Chihuahua because of recent security incidents. Veracruz and central Mexico were due to “sabotage” and would cost CNIC, holds 5 percent, most recently in July 2017, it beat a path to the Lisbon Companies risk extortion, theft, attacks on their logistics chain and the company 312 million pesos ($16 million). Mexican industry associa- buying 2 percent at the end of 2017. government’s door. physical assault on their employees, according to the American tion Canacintra estimates that small and medium-sized companies CTG in China and a spokesman for the A Gas Natural takeover would have Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham). “The impact of corrup- spend the equivalent of 6 percent of their income on security, double Portuguese government did not respond threatened CTG’s ambition to use EDP to tion, public insecurity, an inadequate justice (system) definitely impacts what they did a decade ago. — Reuters to requests for comment. — Reuters 14 Established 1961 Business Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Samsung Gulf introduces the Galaxy A6 and A6+ to Kuwait A stylish, practical smartphone with an advanced camera

KUWAIT CITY: Samsung Gulf Electronics Galaxy A6 and A6+ users can snap stylish announced the launch of the Galaxy A6 and and glamorous selfies, from day to night, even A6+ in Kuwait. The devices combine every- in low light conditions. The rear camera’s low- day convenience and stylish design with an aperture lenses ensure that users can also advanced camera for more personalized way capture sharp, clear photos in low light condi- to express yourself. Featuring a powerful front tions, without sacrificing image quality no and rear camera, a sleek premium design, matter what time of the day. super AMOLED screens and Samsung’s sig- The Galaxy A6+’s Dual Camera can even nature Infinity Display, the new Galaxy A further enhance the pictures and moments series is available in three stylish colors; Black, that matter with Live Focus mode, meaning Gold and Blue. that users can control the depth of field and “Here in Kuwait, consumers are always bokeh effect before or even after the shot is looking for more from their smartphones. taken. Users can enrich their pictures with They are quick to adopt the best technology unique background blur patterns in a range of on the market, and we take pride in being able shapes including hearts, stars and more. to consistently bring them the advanced devices they’ve come to expect,” said Tarek True-to-life detail Sabbagh, Head of IT and Mobile (IM) Division Users can experience a richer surround at Samsung Electronics Gulf. “With the sound experience to enjoy movies, music and Galaxy A6 and A6+, we aim to provide a pre- more with Dolby Atmos optimized audio. The mium smartphone experience while still deliv- Galaxy A6 and A6+ provide a full range of FHD+ super AMOLED screen of the A6+. Samsung’s flagship, including hassle-free The Galaxy A6 and A6+ also support ering on consumers’ needs for practicality and sound from highs to lows, with outstanding Samsung’s signature Infinity Display goes security with Face Recognition and Bixby Vision, Home and Reminder. Samsung’s convenience at affordable prices. What’s clarity and true-to-life detail for a more pow- beyond the bezel, featuring an impres- Fingerprint scanning for a quick and effortless Bixby can assist users in completing a range more, we have added an impressive camera to erful and immersive audio experience. Users sive18.5:9 screen ratio. Its sleek smooth way to unlock the device. Both devices make of everyday tasks, making the Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6 and A6+ that lets users cap- can choose to turn on the Dolby Atmos effect curves and metal design have been engi- multitasking fast and easy with App Pair, fully A6+ smarter and more helpful. The Galaxy A6 ture, personalize, and share their most memo- to transform their audio with breathtaking neered to offer improved durability and com- utilizing the Galaxy A6 and A6+’s larger and A6+ are available across major retailers rable moments.” moving sound that flows around them. fortable grip for maximum ability, without screens by allowing users to pair two apps, and Samsung brand shops in Kuwait, as well With the Galaxy A6 and A6+’s powerful The Galaxy A6 and A6+ continue to set compromising on style. halving time and doubling enjoyment. With the as online at Shop.Samsung.com starting at front and rear camera, taking beautiful shots the standard for the ultimate uninterrupted Designed with practicality and everyday Always on Display users can get information KWD 102 for the Galaxy A6 and KWD 122 or selfies anytime, anywhere has never been viewing experience on the 5.6” HD+ super convenience in mind, the Galaxy A6 and A6+ at a glance without unlocking their phone, for the Galaxy A6+. The Galaxy A6 and A6+ easier. Featuring an adjustable front LED flash, AMOLED screen of the A6 and the 6.0” integrates several popular features from saving on time and battery life. will be available in Black, Gold and Blue.

KIB’s Al-Suwaidan VIVA launches receives two awards Jawwy TV’s at 2018 MESA Ramadan offer

KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced that Basil Adeeb Al-Suwaidan, Head KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing of Information Security at the Bank, received and most developed telecom operator, two awards at the 2018 Middle East Security launched partnership with JawwyTV, the all Awards (MESA) Conference & Awards new mobile application that provides a wide Ceremony for the third consecutive year. Al- range of the latest Arabic, Turkish and Suwaidan was named Information Security Western movies, TV series including top Executive of the Year in the banking and finan- documentaries and kids’ channels. VIVA cus- cial services sector and also won the Most tomers can enjoy this new entertainment Recognized 100 Chief Information Security service offer this Ramadan for KD 5 by send- Arabic subtitles and an option to access Officer Award (CISO 100) - an award recogniz- ing 11 to 700, and benefit unlimited streaming across multiple devices - perfect for the ing the top 100 heads of information security and 5 GB internet. Ramadan season. To find out more about across the Middle East. The app-based TV service allows them to JawwyTV’s offer, customers can visit one of Al-Suwaidan recently received his awards at access live TV channels, watch the latest VIVA’s 89 branches, or VIVA’s official web- a ceremony held in Dubai, which was attended Hollywood movies, Arabic movies, HBO site at www.viva.com.kw, or access round the by a number of international and local informa- series, kids’ channels like Disney and clock assistance from team of specialists tion security specialists. KIB was selected based Nickelodeon, live sports channels, with available on the VIVA’s customer care line. on the outstanding work of its information secu- utmost privacy and confidentiality in all its beyond our stakeholders’ expectations.” rity department in implementing strong and banking processes, as well as to ensure safety The annual MESA Conference & Awards innovative security practices and policies. and security of the Bank’s alternate banking Ceremony, organized by Emirsec Ventures, Accordingly, the Bank ensures that it remains channels. addresses the most challenging emerging cyber Win instant cash prizes from effective and up-to-date with a comprehensive Al-Suwaidan added: “These awards are a security issues through innovative strategies and set of controls comprising the best practices in reflection of KIB’s unwavering commitment to approaches. Winners go through stringent information security and confidentiality. implementing the best banking solutions in line rounds of selection based on a set of compre- Bumper-to-Bumper this Ramadan On this occasion, Al-Suwaidan expressed his with the highest international standards, partic- hensive assessment criteria, including technical KUWAIT: Bumper-to-Bumper (BTB), part of delight at receiving these two prestigious ularly with regards to reducing information expertise and type of achievements, size of the Yusuf A Alghanim & Sons Automotive Group, awards. He also noted that KIB maintains and security threats. As always, we aim at safe- institution and sector, successful initiatives and is extending its warmest wishes for the Holy continuously develops its information security guarding customer data to provide secure projects, and significant contribution and out- month of Ramadan to its customers with valu- management system and policies to ensure the banking services at all times, going above and standing service to the industry as a whole. able cash prizes when using its quick lube services at any of the 11 Bumper-to-Bumper service centers located across Kuwait. Starting May 27 thand until June 14th, everyone is a winner at Bumper-to- Bumper service centers where with every quick lube service customers will receive a Lufthansa Amenity Kit scratch & win cash prize vouchers instant- ly. 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But what makes BTB truly stand tools to produce a highly-detailed report travel bag that offers space for out is the highly-trained team of techni- and an accurate estimate of total cost of cosmetics and accessories, but cians and professionals, who collectively repair. To top it off, BTB service centers also has a detachable carrying provide an unprecedented level of support offer genuine spare parts for all car mod- strap so that the bag can be used through state-of-the-art equipment and els, as well as warranties for parts and as a handbag or clutch. The auto maintenance knowledge. labor. BTB service centers are strategically men’s model is classic and func- As one of the strongest local brands in located throughout Kuwait including tional. It includes a modern, the country, with more than 160,000 vehi- Sharq, Fahaheel, Shuwaikh and Jahra, and straightforward design that can cles serviced each year, in one of 150 serv- are also integrated in Alfa Petrol Stations be used in everyday life, both as ice platforms in 11 service centers through- in Shaab, Egaila, Shuwaikh and South a travel bag and as a practical out the country, BTB provides customers Surra, and in KNPC Petrol Stations in organizer. The contents of the First Class Kits include exclusive prod- with total convenience and peace of mind, Ishbiliya, Jahra (Al Waha) and Ardiya ucts from La Prairie. dealing with all car makes and models. At (Jaber Stadium area). Lufthansa’s Business Class Reisenthel Amenity Kit was among the finalists at the Onboard Hospitality Award. These amenity kits (designed and produced by Spiriant, a subsidiary of LSG group) will be offered Reuters. Bayer has already come to an beginning in July. The bags come in three different variations that fea- Bayer could get agreement in principle on what it would ture the new Lufthansa design and are equipped with high-quality cos- take to win approval from the US metics from L’Occitane. The idea of sustainability was at the forefront Department of Justice (DoJ), after adjust- of product development. The bags can be reused after the trip, for US approval for ing the planned divestment of assets to example as a shopping bag, pencil case or cosmetic bag. include digital farming to assuage antitrust The same environmental awareness is at the forefront of the Monsanto deal concerns. Lufthansa Premium Economy offering. As of mid-July, new “Around the Both Bayer and the DoJ declined to World” Amenity Kits will be avail-able, which are ideal for reuse as comment. The German pharmaceuticals shopping or beach bags and thus contributing to a reduction in plastic FRANKFURT: Bayer could be granted and life sciences company had said it was waste. With five different designs (Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, conditional US antitrust approval for its on track to wrap up the deal soon. If the Frankfurt Skyline, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge) they are planned takeover of Monsanto, clearing a deal is not closed by June 14, Monsanto also suitable as collectors’ items. major hurdle for the $62.5 billion deal, a could withdraw from the takeover agree- person familiar with the situation told ment and seek a higher price. —Reuters Established 1961 15 Business Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Citi and Kuwait Investment Authority celebrate 20 years of partnership

Staff and members of the Executive Committee of the Kuwait Investment Authority and staff and management of Citi at the anniversary event.

KUWAIT: Citi and the Kuwait Investment Kuwait CEO and General Manager. The event ed partner to KIA, and highlights our ability to Authority (KIA) recently celebrated 20 years of featured a message from Citi CEO Mike Corbat leverage Citi’s unique market access to meet our Citi providing KIA Global who described Citi’s relationship clients’ evolving needs across products, solu- Custody, Fund Administration and with the Kuwait Investment tions and geographies.” Securities Lending Agent solu- Authority as one of Citi’s most Citi’s Global Custody and Fund Services tions and 66 years of their wider strategically important. Citi was platform offers clients access to over 63 pro- banking relationship. recently reappointed as preferred prietary branches and agent banks covering The event was celebrated in custodian for KIA’s International 104 markets. Clients rely on Citi’s local mar- Kuwait with Executive Directors Equities business, providing global ket expertise, deep institutional resources and staff from KIA including custody, portfolio administration and scalable platform to support their most Abdulaziz Al Bader - Executive including performance compliance complex securities service’s needs. Citi was Director of Operations and and risk reporting, as well as agency one of the first foreign banks to set up a Ahmad Bastaki - Executive securities lending solutions. branch in Kuwait offering corporate and Director for Planning and Senior “We have been honored to investment banking services and for more Management. From Citi, the event retain and grow this mandate than 30 years, Citi has developed strong was co-hosted by Mr. Alan Pace Abdulaziz Al Bader building on our long-lasting rela- relationships with Kuwait’s financial institu- - Global Head of Investor tionship with KIA,” Okan Pekin, tions and top corporations. Historically Citi Services Sales and Relationship Global Head of Prime, Futures and served its institutional clients in Kuwait from Management, Sanjiv Sawhney - Global Head of Securities Services at Citi said. “This appoint- its regional headquarters in Bahrain, Dubai Custody and Funds Services and Fatah Adour - ment is reflective of Citi’s commitment as a trust- and London.

KD 11.2 million from KFH to Zakat House

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) paid KD 11.2 million to Zakat House to support the humanitarian and community work. This is in line with the strategy of parallelism between financial and social businesses that serve the society and enhance the Bank’s capabilities and robust position. KFH-Group CEO Mazin Saad Al-Nahedh handed out the Cheque to Zakat House in the presence of Group Chief Strategy Officer, Eng Fahad Khaled Al-Mukhaizeem and a delega- tion from Zakat House consisting of Director CEO Mazin Al-Nahedh giving the cheque to Zakat House. General Mohammad Alotaibi, Financial and Administrative Affairs Deputy General tum of Zakat House activities while continu- ice has been available to customers for three Manager Waleed Al Kindary and the ing their humanitarian and aid work in Kuwait years. It comes as part of the bank’s efforts in Resources Development Manager Nayef and overseas. keeping abreast of the latest technology in the Aljimaz at KFH headquarters. Al-Nahedh Meanwhile, Group Chief Strategy Officer, banking industry. Director General Mohammad emphasized KFH keenness to support Zakat Eng Fahad Khaled Al-Mukhaizeem pointed out Alotaibi applauded the pioneering role of KFH House to execute charitable projects that that KFH offers in coordination with Zakat in supporting the Zakat House in executing the serve the community and boost the efforts of House “Zakat Al Fitr and Feed the Fasting” humanitarian aid. This confirms the Bank’s social development and humanitarian work. donation service on its ATMs in an easy and leadership position in the social responsibility He indicated that the KD 11.2 million will effi- secure manner in conjunction with the holy while reflecting its Islamic identity as the world ciently contribute in increasing the momen- month of Ramadan. He indicated that the serv- leading Islamic financial institution. Azerbaijan inaugurates $40 billion gas pipeline BAKU: Azerbaijan inaugurated yesterday part of a three pipelines. “This project takes into account the inter- The $40-billion (35-billion-euro) project consists of Baku, said the project would help turn the oil-rich South pipeline complex that will eventually create the first direct ests of everyone-suppliers of gas, transit countries and three linked pipelines that will bring gas from the vast Caucasus nation into a key gas player. “Since 2007 route to transport Caspian gas from one of the world’s consumers,” Aliyev said. “If it were not for the balance of Azerbaijani Shah Deniz 2 field across Azerbaijan, Georgia, Azerbaijan has been selling its gas only on the regional largest fields to Europe bypassing Russia. “With this proj- interests then the project would not exist,” he said at the Turkey, Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea to southern level,” Shaban told AFP. “The infrastructure will allow it to ect we are creating a new energy map of Europe,” ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries including OPEC Italy. By 2020, the Southern Gas Corridor is expected to ramp up supplies of Azerbaijani gas with each year and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in a televised cere- Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo. bring around 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas to export 31 billion cubic meters of gas annually in 10 years.” mony where he turned on the taps at Sangachal Terminal, a Europe a year. Another 6 billion cubic metres of gas will But many activists have slammed the project, saying gas processing facility located some 55 kilometers south- Trumps extends support go to Turkey. Western governments have turned a blind eye to rights west of the capital Baku. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau The South Caucasus Pipeline from Azerbaijan will violations in Azerbaijan and charging that it would serve to The Southern Gas Corridor aims to transport gas 3,500 of Energy Resources Sandra Oudkirk said President transport gas to Turkey, where it will feed into Trans- enrich Aliyev’s family. “Azerbaijan should make its contri- kilometers from the Caspian Sea to Europe through three Donald Trump supported the project, saying it would help Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline, or TANAP, which is bution to not only Europe’s energy security but also to the interconnected pipelines as the West is looking to reduce ensure Europe’s energy security. “The European Union expected to be formally launched next month. From business of defending human rights,” prominent activist its reliance on Russian energy. Aliyev praised support from needs to further diversify its import capabilities to satisfy Turkey, the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline will take the gas on to Anar Mamedli said. “Unfortunately, top European coun- the United States, Britain and the European Union and its future energy needs,” said for his part Yury Sentyurin, Italy. The total investment in Shah Deniz 2 and pipeline tries and the United States see Azerbaijan only as an ener- noted “strong regional cooperation between Azerbaijan, who heads up the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. He said infrastructure is estimated at more than $40 billion. gy partner and turn a blind eye to rights violations in the Turkey and Georgia” in implementing the project involving seven countries and 11 companies were involved. Ilham Shaban, the head of the Oil Research Center in country.” —AFP

EXCHANGE RATES Cryptocurrency addicts

Indian Rupee 0.003763 0.004490 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Indonesian Rupiah 0.000017 0.000023 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd seek treatment Japanese Yen 0.002697 0.002877 CURRENCY BUY SELL Korean Won 0.000271 0.000286 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate at Scottish clinic Europe Malaysian Ringgit 0.072473 0.078473 British Pound 0.396805 0.404305 US Dollar 302.790 Nepalese Rupee 0.002734 0.003074 Canadian Dollar 233.870 Czech Korune 0.005640 0.014940 Pakistan Rupee 0.002004 0.002774 Danish Krone 0.043098 0.048098 Sterling Pound 403.740 Philippine Peso 0.005622 0.005922 EDINBURGH: A Scottish addiction clinic has begun treat- Euro 0. 345782 0.353282 Euro 352.580 Singapore Dollar 0.219678 0.229878 ing people who are hooked on trading cryptocurrencies. Georgian Lari 0.121710 0.121710 Swiss Frank 303.440 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001557 0.002137 Traders can become addicted to cryptocurrencies like bit- Hungarian 0.001010 0.001200 Bahrain Dinar 805.230 Taiwan 0.009986 0.010166 Norwegian Krone 0.032797 0.037997 coin as their volatile price fluctuations can be as thrilling Thai Baht 0.009135 0.009685 UAE Dirhams 82.840 Romanian Leu 0.058823 0.075673 Qatari Riyals 84.075 but potentially costly as gambling, according to therapists Russian ruble 0.004838 0.004838 Arab Saudi Riyals 81.640 at Castle Craig clinic near Edinburgh. Cryptocurrency Slovakia 0.009041 0.019041 Bahraini Dinar 0.797436 0.805936 Jordanian Dinar 428.350 addicts are offered treatments such as a 12-step program, Swedish Krona 0.030177 0.035177 Egyptian Pound 0.014458 0.020166 Egyptian Pound 16.952 cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma therapy and Swiss Franc 0.298429 0.309429 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.918 equine therapy. Iraqi Dinar 0.000197 0.000257 Indian Rupees 4.465 Australasia Chris Burn, a gambling therapist at Castle Craig Jordanian Dinar 0.422967 0.431967 Australian Dollar 0.220047 0.232047 Pakistani Rupees 2.616 Hospital, said: “The high risk, fluctuating cryptocurrency Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 New Zealand Dollar 0.203885 0.213385 Bangladesh Taka 3.624 market appeals to the problem gambler. “It provides Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Philippines Pesso 5.753 excitement and an escape from reality. Bitcoin, for exam- America Moroccan Dirhams 0.021236 0.045236 Cyprus pound 18.015 Canadian Dollar 0.228003 0.237003 Omani Riyal 0.781084 0.786764 Japanese Yen 3.780 ple, has been heavily traded and huge gains and losses US Dollars 0.299050 0.303450 Qatar Riyal 0.078978 0.083918 Syrian Pound 1.590 were made. It’s a classic bubble situation,” he said. Castle US Dollars Mint 0.299550 0.303450 Saudi Riyal 0.079753 0.081053 Nepalese Rupees 2.801 Craig has treated over 10,000 patients for various addic- Syrian Pound 0.001285 0.001505 Malaysian Ringgit 76.980 tions since it opened in 1988, and says the majority have Asia Tunisian Dinar 0.114310 0.122310 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 47.675 Turkish Lira 0.061337 0.071637 gone on to achieve long-term abstinent recovery. Bangladesh Taka 0.002999 0.003781 Thai Bhat 10.430 UAE Dirhams 0.081111 0.082811 Prices start from £1,360 per week for an extended Chinese Yuan 0.045906 0.049406 Turkish Lira 66.380 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036548 0.039298 Yemeni Riyal 0.000985 0.001065 treatment program, and detox and intensive care starts from £2,975 per week. —AFP 16 Established 1961 Health Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Folkloric and a national symbol: Saving the Balkan Lynx

TIRANA: In Albania, legend has it that staring into strongly “for years”, said Elvana Ramaj, the the almond-shaped eyes of the Balkan Lynx ren- Albanian environment ministry’s official in charge ders you blind. But today, sightings of the rare of biodiversity. She said it had now reached a wildcat have become so unlikely that conserva- “critical” point for the animal’s existence. In the tionists have raised a red flag about its future. Only 1970s, the region had had about 280 individual about 40 individuals of the animal still roam the Balkan Lynxes, according to biodiversity experts. mountains of Albania and neighboring Macedonia, But the impact of civil unrest, an unstable socioe- according to estimates by the International Union conomic transition, poaching and habitat destruc- for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which in 2015 tion have all taken a toll. Albania suffered rampant classed the “Lynx lynx balcanicus” as critically deforestation in the 1990s, destroying the habitat endangered. Since 2006 a regional initiative has and hunting ground of the lynx. been under way aimed at preventing the lynx from Poaching has been another factor in its demise, becoming extinct. Now, Albania, Kosovo, although in Albania it is becoming increasingly rare Macedonia and Montenegro are all part of the and much less socially accepted. In March 2015, a program to expand protection zones for the baby lynx was killed by a hunter in the Munella Balkan Lynx, raise awareness, especially among mountain forest, sparking a strong reaction through- youngsters, and combat deforestation and poach- out the country. As well as the IUCN, the Bern ing. It is a challenge, but there are signs of hope. Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats has also reinforced the ALBANIA : A picture shows a Balkan lynx, Sightings level of protection for the Balkans Lynx since March. classified as critically endangered, in a ALBANIA : This undated handout camera trap picture provided by Protection and “This lynx was spotted on April 16 at 3:50 am”, cage in a restaurant of the city of Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) shows a Balkan lynx, classified says Aleksander Trajce, head of Protection and National symbol Shkodra, north of Albania.—AFP as critically endangered, walking in Munella mountain near the city of Puka.—AFP Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania. In a zoo on northern Albania’s Shkodra Lake, a Examining the photograph of what looks like a big yowling male Balkan Lynx is testimony to the spotted cat with very pointed ears walking in the injury that humans can inflict on animals. Trailing snow through the night, his excitement is obvious. its left leg, whose tendons were cut in a trap nine The image was captured, he explains, by dedicated years ago, it limps around its cage. In the wild, “he cameras, set up on the mountain of Munella, in would be dead, he would not feed himself, nor age, flesh and blood dermatologists accurately detected 86.6 northeastern Albania. The possible sighting of the withstand the cold,” said Sokol Kota, the 37-year AI better at finding skin percent of skin cancers from the images, compared to 95 per- Balkan Lynx-an adult female-is encouraging for old zookeeper. Apart from behind the bars of a cent for the CNN. those fighting to save it. “All proof documenting cage, or on the face of Macedonia’s five denar “The CNN missed fewer melanomas, meaning it had a higher the presence and the reproduction of lynx, little or coin-the animal is the Macedonian national symbol cancer than doctors sensitivity than the dermatologists,” the study’s first author adult, is a hope for the survival” of the species, said — it is difficult to see a lynx. Holger Haenssle of the University of Heidelberg said in a state- Dime Melovski, of the Macedonian Ecological As well as their rarity, the felines usually only ment. It also “misdiagnosed fewer benign moles as malignant Society. The Balkan Lynx “is the most jeopardized venture out in the evening or at night to feed on PARIS: A computer was better than human dermatologists at melanoma... this would result in less unnecessary surgery.” The lynx in the world”, he added. squirrels and rabbits. During the day, they sleep, detecting skin cancer in a study that pitted human against dermatologists’ performance improved when they were given safely hidden away in western Macedonia’s moun- machine in the quest for better, faster diagnostics, researchers more information of the patients and their skin lesions. The team Patchy regional presence tainous national park of Mavrovo and Albania’s said yesterday. A team from Germany, the United States and said AI may be a useful tool for faster, easier diagnosis of skin The population is currently concentrated in Munella peak. France taught an artificial intelligence system to distinguish dan- cancer, allowing surgical removal before it spreads. Albania and Macedonia. “Two, or even possibly gerous skin lesions from benign ones, showing it more than There are about 232,000 new cases of melanoma, and three, individuals have equally been spotted in the Tracking 100,000 images. The machine-a deep learning convolutional 55,500 deaths, in the world each year, they added. But it is mountains of Kosovo,” Trajce said. But he added But to protect the species, it is also necessary neural network or CNN-was then tested against 58 dermatolo- unlikely that a machine will take over from human doctors that it was not possible to say if they originated to observe it in order to understand its movements. gists from 17 countries, shown photos of malignant melanomas entirely, rather functioning as an aid. Melanoma in some parts of from among those already known about in Albania For that reason, Albanian researchers in March set and benign moles. the body, such as the fingers, toes and scalp, are difficult to and had wandered across, or were a separate line up a trap to capture a lynx in the Munella region Just over half the dermatologists were at “expert” level with image, and AI may have difficulty recognizing “atypical” lesions of reproduction. And Melovski said it was “cur- so they could put a transmitter collar on to track it. more than five years of experience, 19 percent had between or ones that patients themselves are unaware of. “Currently, rently considered unlikely” for there to be any They hope to be able to intervene and rescue it, two and five years’ experience, and 29 percent were beginners there is no substitute for a thorough clinical examination,” Balkan Lynx in Montenegro and Greece. if necessary. In February last year, a female lynx with less than two years under their belt. “Most dermatologists experts Victoria Mar from Monash University in Melbourne and named Maya was tagged-as a result, Macedonian were outperformed by the CNN,” the research team wrote in a Peter Soyer of the University of Queensland wrote in an editori- ‘Critical’ scientists have been able to confirm that she gave paper published in the journal Annals of Oncology. On aver- al published with the study.—AFP The number of Balkan Lynx has been falling birth the following spring.—AFP Established 1961 17 What’s On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 AOU participates in GCES 2018

r Abduallah Alajmi, Assistant Rector of organizations in educational outcomes, scientific culture, Autonoma de Barcelona, Frode Mauring (UN Foundation www.gces.ae, was the adoption of a sugges- Administrative and Financial Affairs, Arab Open and promotion of developmental concepts such as practic- Development Program), Faryal Khan, UNESCO, and Dr tion submitted by Dr Ahoud Al-Asfour, PAAET, Kuwait. DUniversity (AOU) - Kuwait, chaired the Eighth ing social equity, and, thirdly the legal, organizational, Ahoud Al-Asfour, PAAET, Kuwait. The suggestion discusses the main problems that hinder Biannual Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES) administrative, and financial means of partnership between He also expressed his pleasure for the participation of the partnership between the private and public sectors in Symposium 2018 entitled Public, Private, and Philanthropy: private educational institutions, and governments of Gulf Mr. Jibrin Al-Jibrin, Director of Projects - The Arab Gulf the field of education as well as it addresses the promo- Exploring the Impact of New Actors on Education in the States, as well as their educational ministries. Program for Development (AGFUND), who talked about tion of charitable work and supporting bodies in the local GCC . It was lately hosted by the Al-Qasimi Foundation in Dr Alajmi added that during the symposium several the role of AGFUND in supporting and promoting the universities. It also tries to find an organizational and Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE. papers were presented on Educational Anthropology, open learning through providing developmental initiatives functional framework taking into consideration the social Dr Alajmi, President of GCES, said that the symposium Development, Knowledge Economies, and international in the Arab world in integrated fields such as universities, and cultural context of any educational partnership. Dr addressed several themes including, firstly, the new mech- frameworks for educational partnerships. It witnessed a health, women, children, combating poverty, or any barri- Alajmi concluded that at the closing remarks, it suggested anisms of society partnership between the public and pri- participation of many academicians and policymakers such ers that face underprivileged students. that the next GCES 2020 will be jointly organized in vate sectors and their impact on outcomes of the educa- as Bob Lingard, School of Education, The University of Dr Alajmi pointed out that one of the main recommen- Kuwait by the Arab Open University and the Faculty of tion quality, secondly, the role of global not-for-profit Queensland, Australia, Antoni Verger, Universitat dations, which will be published later on the website of the Education-PAAET. Kids World Bilingual Nursery and Kindergarten celebrates end of academic year

(From left) Abdulmohsen Al-Fahad, Nazem Al-Ghabra and Fatima Dashti; Ooredoo senior media staff, attended the Ooredoo ghabka night which took place recently.

ids World Bilingual Nursery and the guest of honor for this event, as well as the skills which the children have learned Kindergarten culminated the aca- the families of all the students who were about in the past year. A great time was Kdemic year with a celebration of the graduating. The event included a live musi- had by all as the families celebrated their graduation of its students to primary cal show performed by the students enti- children and their achievement with the school. The event was attended by the tled ‘Story Land’ which showcased various Ambassador of Guyana and Kids World’s Ambassador of Guyana to Kuwait, who was elements of Kids World’s curriculum and Director Narjes Al-Shatti.

Q by Al-Yaqout celebrates Jordan Independence Day

by Al-Yaqout, Kuwait’s mega It is worth mentioning that Q-Store lifestyle store, celebrated Jordan’s offers a vast collection and latest models QIndependence day at its store of Electronics, Gaming, Toys, Furniture, with a cake cutting ceremony attended Carpets, Home Decor, Gourmet Food by customers, key dignitaries from the and Gifting, all under one roof, in addi- Jordanian community in Kuwait and its tion to carpets, tables, flooring, wallpa- staff members. The Q-Store has pers, free interior design service and launched a national celebration program more. Additionally, Sedar Curtains, the that welcomes customers from all market leader in the Middle East, is nationalities to its outlet. available exclusively only at the Q-Store. As part of the Jordan Independence The Sedar megastore has an amazing Day promotion, Q-Store offers all range of new curtains, wallpapers, blinds Jordanian nationals special promotions. and accessories from leading interna- This is in addition to the ‘Just Visit and tional brands like Versace, Armani, Win’ promotion where anybody can get Swarovski, Fujikawa and more, many of a chance to win a free ticket to their which are introduced for the first time in home country by just visiting the Q- Kuwait, The Q-Store is becoming a hot Store and participating in the ‘Just Visit destination for lifestyle shoppers in and Win Raffle’ promo. Kuwait.

We will also examine the reasons why Basics of Islam Allah (SWT) commanded us to worship Him, yet He doesn’t benefit from our worship. Finally, we will examine the course tomorrow relationship between the articles of faith in Islam and the pillars of Islam (acts that ou are cordially invited to the characterize a Muslim). third session of our Basics of If you are curious about Islam or want YIslam course tomorrow at 9:30 to hone your skills in explaining its main pm. In this session, we will discuss the concepts, this course will equip you with pillars of Islam, why they are called so, clear and concise information about and the fate of someone who disbelieves Islam as well as techniques for effective in one of them. dialogue. 18 Established 1961 Stars Wednesday, May 30, 2018

CROSSWORD 1922 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

New investment opportunities arise and you’re glad but you may have Self-respect is important to you, as is the respect of others; a need to be more than one to choose from. Real estate, stock market or other such appreciated could be strong now. Wanting things in their places is natural for you, but investments are strong options now and the energies support this activity. You may try to especially during this cycle where balance and organization is highlighted. What you value fool yourself by seeing things as you wish they were and not how they really are. Stay is changing and you feel this with intensity; your approach to life is a reflection of this: away from vehicle sales or purchases for now; a far better time arrives later for this type love, laughter, joy! Looking into the unusual, secretive matters in life appeals to you as do of important choice. Sometimes it’s alright to be whimsical as long as you make no life- mysteries in literature; your mind requires stimulation or you become anxious. Your inter- altering changes, just keep this in mind. You want equality in all of your dealings, personal est in sex and romance are noticeable and you do your best with what you’ve got. Doing and business, and can become testy when you feel things aren’t fair. Your reputation is something for yourself makes you feel good inside, and you deserve it! Ambitions are high well known for doing the best ever job, your talents or opinions are sought. Feeling and and you’re up to the belief and work it takes to manifest them. Go forward assured of suc- looking good are important to you now; you do look and feel great. cess and commitment to your goals.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

You long to share your life on a romantic level, but the partner you’re with Certain things turn you on and you know them when you see them; a sense isn’t there, or you’re still in search of a match; either way, you may find yourself romanti- of familiarity seems to come with these things. The motivations of others cizing things that shouldn’t be! A change in hairstyle gives you a refreshed feeling and interest you, especially where someone in particular is concerned; this could be related to appearance; this is a reflection of what’s happening inside you. When opposites don’t business. When the cause of a problem becomes clear, you’re able to eliminate it: problem attract, you have to figure out a way to work with this person and dissolve the tension solved! Strong emotions have your attention; you want true love, something lasting and between you. Creative differences could actually be the perfect atmosphere for profound you know that you’re part of the problem! This is excellent progress, because now that discoveries. You have an eye for color and you’re a good judge of character most of the you see it, you can fix it; all is well, Scorpion. Envisioning what you want brings it when time, but in this instance you may be too trusting. Hold on to your purse strings to over- you believe; now’s a very good time! Personal matters are at the forefront. You want your come a desire to spend, spend, spend! Making a better life for yourself in your home life to mean something and you set forth on doing only what you want to come back. environment is strongly indicated. Smiles and laughter for you later.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Your way of thinking is intense and focused like a laser on your future. Learning about an emerging industry is the focus of your attention now and You’ve come a long way, but you can’t seem to be satisfied with your hard this is something that could pay off very well. Neighbors join together to work or other efforts; take a moment, look around and take in all that you’ve accom- make a difference in the neighborhood and there could be some feelings hurt, but overall the outcome is positive. Being diplomatic is something you’re good at and you gladly step ACROSS 4. The 3 goddesses of fate or destiny. plished. A grateful heart is rewarded with more to be grateful for. The way you communi- cate lets people know your mood and they find you impressive! You think about buying up to the plate in a sensitive circumstance. Staying in touch with someone makes a differ- 1. An erratic deflection from an intended 5. Slanderous defamation. something that could be passed down from generation to generation; these things are ence in the outcome of some sort of deal. People look to you for guidance and your opin- course. 6. Conspicuously or grossly unconven- important to you now. You could notice a lot of redevelopment around your area as the ion carries a lot of weight; this could be pressure you’re not comfortable with. Being on 4. Type genus of the Psophiidae. tional or unusual. residents join together to raise property values. Someone you love changes for the better better terms is what you want, but this isn’t going to happen; during this cycle you’re sur- and you feel relief. Getting to the bottom of a mystery is becoming habitual and this is rounded by positive vibrations, this person isn’t. Tending to your own needs is called for; 11. Any thick messy substance. 7. A unit of pressure. it’s a good time to create prosperity. 15. To make a mistake or be incorrect. 8. Engage or hire for work. reflected in your ready and television habits. 16. Providing enjoyment. 9. A disposition to remain inactive or 17. A particular geographical region of inert. indefinite boundary (usually serving 10. A soft white precious univalent metal- Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) some special purpose or distinguished lic element having the highest electrical by its people or culture or geography). and thermal conductivity of any metal. Legacy, long-lasting relationships and foundations are a priority for you Busy, busy times on tap for you now. A move you made a while back pays during this phase. You could find that looking back on your life, you’ve off big time and positive vibrations abound. Breaking free of toxic people 18. (informal) Of the highest quality. 11. Large bamboo having thick-walled been planning for the future for a long time without thinking about it! You’re in a good and situations is the answer and once you make this change, a brighter world immediately 19. Go into retirement. culms. place now because of your efforts in the past, now is the time to take a bit of rest and opens up to you. A cruel person drives you away, and you’re relieved! New business cre- 20. In a manner differing from the usual 12. Relating to the Urdu language. relaxation for you. You start something new, with no intention of it ever growing or ates new income that makes a huge difference in your life. You can feel the positive ener- or expected. 13. A member of a European people who becoming anything more than a hobby; this could likely change in time to come. Mystic gy generated by the universe surrounding you during this phase; bask in this while it lasts. and psychic questions come to the surface when a gathering of like-minded people hold Intuition is very strong right now and it’s right on about a certain person who is actually 21. 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A picture shows a large replica of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, displayed on Beirut’s seafront promenade, during the holy month of Ramadan. —AFP

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trange signals from a galaxy far, far away Scottish body of water, and while the idea has Local retired nurse Janet Freeman, 77, said: “I have left scientists wondering if they were captured the imagination there has been no suspect they could be warning off hot air bal- Ssent by extra terrestrial life. The baffling proof that it’s a reality. However, scientists are loons from landing there. “Bristol isn’t far and radio bursts were received by the Breakthrough looking to take DNA samples from the lake at they do have all the balloons up throughout the Listen (BL) project as teams scanned the skies more than 300 spots to see what really lurks year... It wouldn’t be very nice for anyone during a routine hunt for signs of alien life. beneath. Amongst those researching the loch is passing over - they might be upset by it.” Danny Price, a researcher at BL, revealed the Professor Neil Gemmell from the University of However, an ex-local lorry driver has admitted group’s excitement, and said they were investi- Otago in New Zealand. As reported by Sky it’s the kind of stunt he’d have loved in his gating the possible origins of the signal. He News, he said: “I’m going into this thinking it’s youth. Eric Jeffrey, 83, added: “It’s a great bit unlikely there is a monster, but I want to test that hypothesis. “What we’ll get is a really nice survey of the biodiversity of the Loch Ness.” The samples will come from tiny fragments of DNA left behind by skin, feathers, scales and urine - and it will then be compared with that of known species a shopping trip to Aldi when she discovered the venomous creepy-crawly fall out of her plastic American High School uses bag of bananas. She said: “I thought it was big caged tiger as prom decoration Wars Story’. The collector boasts the largest spider as it scuttled across the work top and collection of memorabilia in the UK - with his behind the kettle. “I grabbed a glass then real- most expensive item, a Palitoy Darth Vader AFA ized it was a scorpion not a spider because I A high school in Miami is in trouble after 85 valued at £2,500 - which includes over have seen pictures of them in magazines and on hiring a live tiger as a feature for its jungle 3,000 items such as spaceships, figurines and TV. I slammed the glass down and trapped it. I themed prom. Christopher Columbus High playsets. As a whole, it is worth an eye-water- was absolutely terrified.” Linda went on to con- School hired the animal - which was kept in a ing £81,510, as valued by Vectis Auctions Ltd tact the RSPCA who identified it as a small cage and videoed frantically pacing the this month, and the public will be able to view it Slenderbrown scorpion, which in rare cases is perimeter by students - for the event and has in all its glory. He has personally curated an of fun - the kind of tomfoolery I’d enjoy back in known to cause heart attacks, hypertension or been slammed by People for the Ethical exhibition at Vue Cinema in London’s West End the day. “It beats this spray paint business - I even death. The retired health worker - who Treatment of Animals (PETA) for putting the said: “There are lots of theories out there... from May 24 to include every character from hope that anybody flying over on a plane or was left shaken by the encounter - has vowed wild animal in a stressful situation. there are some theories that they are from extra the new movie - including icons of the franchise hot air balloon has a chuckle and doesn’t get to be more cautious when buying fruit. She terrestrials. “These theories you have to go on like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Princess scared away. They’ve tailored a message for said: “Before I go to sleep I still look under the as a last resort.” The rare bursts lasted for Leia - and will provide keen fans with a rare pilots - get off my land.” pillow and the bed and give the quilt a good around a millisecond, and it’s said the sound insight to the collector memorabilia including shake. “I won’t buy bananas in sealed bags was like an ambulance driving past. It’s not the vintage items such as Han Solo in Carbonite Woman finds scorpion again. I will stick to loose ones from the city first time signals have been detected either - and a Jabba the Hut playset. in shopping bag market.” A spokesman for Aldi said: “Incidents there have been around two dozen since the like this are extremely rare, but can naturally projected started three years ago. The late A pensioner got more than she bargained occur with fresh produce. We have apologized Stephen Hawking once signed a letter enthusi- Woman with giant hairball in for after discovering a scorpion in her shopping to Ms Pollard for any distress this may have astically lending his support to BL, and before stomach rushed to hospital bag. Linda Pollard, 67, had returned home from caused.” — Bang Showbiz his death earlier this year he said he was sure there was intelligent life elsewhere in the uni- A woman was rushed to hospital after a verse. He said: “The idea that we are alone in compulsion to eat her own hair led to a giant the universe seems to me completely implausi- hairball accumulating in her stomach. ble and arrogant.” According to a medical journal, the 38-year-old woman suffered from Trichotillomania - a con- dition where sufferers feel compelled to pull her hair out - and she lost 15 pounds over eight months. She lost her appetite as a result of the And teens at the event held by the private hairball - measuring 15 x 10 centimeters - clog- Catholic school for boys were able to pose with ging her stomach, with a second four centime- lemurs, a parrot and a fox which were also hired ter hairball in her bowel. She was released from for the event. Principal David Pugh later apolo- hospital after six days and was recommended gized for the use of the animal in the prom cele- by doctors to seek physiological therapy for bration. He said: “We recognize this decision has her condition. offended some and for that we apologize. “Although it was in a controlled environment and Swear word mowed in field handled by professionals approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, we understand A disgruntled farmer appears to have been how some individuals may be concerned.” pushed to breaking point after mowing “p*** off” into his field in giant letters. The very clear Loch Ness monster mystery Biggest ‘Star Wars’ memoribillia message can only be seen from the sky, but it’s could be solved with DNA tests been picked up on Google Earth in the village collection to go on display in London of Nettleton. As reported by the Metro, it’s The Loch Ness monster has enchanted peo- thought that the rude words were carved there ple for decades, and now scientists could be Star Wars enthusiast Keith Guppy is putting by an angry local farmer wanting to warn hot A Yemeni cook fries “sambusa”, or samosa, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in close to confirming whether or not it exists. The his Star Wars collection on display for the first air balloon pilots high above the field - which is the capital Sanaa. — AFP legend has it that a huge creature lives in the time to celebrate the release of ‘Solo: A Star on a flight path for rides out of nearby Bristol. 20 Established 1961

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Lifestyle Fashion

Actress Lea Seydoux (second left), actress Emma Stone (third left), Director and executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton Delphine Arnault (fourth left), Iliad Group founder and vice-president Xavier Niel (fourth right) and French actress Isabelle Huppert (third right) attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2019 collection fashion show at Maeght foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, southeastern France. —AFP photos

ashion giant Louis Vuitton bent the knee as model in the London of the swinging sixties to legendary Vogue stylist Grace right up the present. With Coddington looking FCoddington in a show in rural Provence on, “Beautiful Mind” star Jennifer Connelly read paying tribute to her daring through the from her memoir, “Grace”, as the models decades. The Welsh-born creative director at traipsed around the artworks in the foundation’s large for American Vogue magazine is credited gardens at Saint Paul de Vence, in the hills with creating some of fashion’s “most memo- behind the French Riviera. Connelly’s fellow film rable imagery” and is known as “Amazing stars Emma Stone, Isabelle Huppert and Lea Grace” to her many fans. Vuitton designer Seydoux were also on the front row to see a Nicolas Ghesquiere even sent several red- collection that was strong on a typically haired models weaving down a catwalk Coddington mix of short skirts, Prince of Wales between Miro sculptures at the Maeght check jackets and lots of spots, stripes and Foundation art gallery and gardens on Monday flower motifs. Coddington also designed some in a nod to Coddington’s own trademark mane. of the accessories to go with the cruise collec- tion, with her illustrations of dogs and cats inter- twined with Louis Vuitton’s famous monogram. Ghesquiere said he also drew inspiration from works in the Maeght gallery, which includes work by Balthus, Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Giacometti and Leger. “I also wanted to pay homage to this place, which for me is the genesis of (all the other) art founda- tions. It is a love story between a family, artists and architecture,” he said. The Louis Vuitton Foundation opened its own art gallery designed by Frank Gehry in the Bois de Boulogne on the edge of Paris in 2014. — AFP

The 77-year-old was the longtime right hand woman of Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and the star of an acclaimed 2009 documentary about the iconic magazine, “The September Issue”. Ghesquiere, who has just renewed his contract with fashion’s richest luxury brand, said he wanted to celebrate Coddington’s unique eye, and the way she juxtaposes clothes and designs no one else would dare to. “Eccentricity is to define your own personality and to mix things in a unique way,” he told AFP. “For me, Grace with her very strong style rep- resents a kind of eccentricity.”

Hollywood stars The designer tried to recreate that glorious individuality in 59 looks which covered her time

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Models present creations during the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2019 collection fashion show in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, southeastern France. Ralph Lauren awarded first ever CFDA salute Valentino and eghan Markle’s makeup artist quickly put his concerns to rest by alph Lauren to be honored with a success with a special tribute at the cer- L’Oreal launching wasn’t sure what to call her assuring him she’ll “always be Meg”. Members Salute at the 2018 emony held on June 4 - on behalf of the Mafter her marriage to Prince He said: “I asked her that. ‘Do I bow CFDA Awards. The 78-year-old 500-plus members - and chairwoman Harry. Daniel Martin has been behind to you? I don’t want to disrespect you, R designer’s eponymous brand is celebrat- Diane von Furstenberg says the tribute beauty range the former ‘Suits’ actress’s minimal but I’ve known you for almost 10 years. ing 50 years since its founding and the to Ralph will be a “perfect moment”. makeup looks for years and was chosen What’s up?’ She started laughing and Council of Fashion Designers of America Furstenberg told Vogue US: “From she said, ‘I’m always going to be Meg.’” will commemorate the designer’s impact starting with a tie at Bloomingdale’s to He added: “But next time I see them I on the fashion industry and his global building a global brand, I respect and will be respectful and know my proto- admire everything that Ralph Lauren col. But Meg is always going to be stands for, including his philanthropy Meg, that’s how it is!” The beauty and kindness, this is the perfect moment expert said Meghan, 36, was “in good for CFDA members to salute this icon of spirits” the morning of the wedding and American fashion.” he wanted to create a relaxed atmos- This will be the first CFDA council phere whilst she was getting her make- members salute, but Ralph has been up done by putting on “1950s, chilled honored by the organization in the past music” on Spotify. with the Lifetime Achievement Award in He told People: “She didn’t seem 1992, and the CFDA American Fashion nervous. She was very cool, she was Legend Award in 2007 after first starting regular Meghan, I think we were nerv- his business by selling ties under the ous, but we didn’t want to make her same name in 1967. He went on to estab- nervous so it was very chilled. Of lish Ralph Lauren Polo in 1978 with an course, brides have nerves, but if we exclusive collection in Bloomingdales - didn’t put so much expectation on it, it the same department store which sold wouldn’t have made her nervous. It was his first ever tie - and created one of very even, very easy.” Americas most thriving fashion empires ’Oreal have teamed up with Valentino for a And Daniel shared how thankful he with a collection of womenswear, chil- new beauty range. The global cosmetics brand was to Meghan for letting him “be a drenswear, home good, fragrance and Land luxury designer have joined forces for an Meghan Markle part of history” by posting a picture of eyewear and his iconic polo T-shirts with upcoming collection under the Valentino name to his newly married friend on Instagram. the embroidered logo even inspired oth- help bring their creative vision through makeup and by his good friend to create her wed- He wrote: “My dearest Meghan, Thank er brands to adopt the same design idea. fragrance to a wider audience by using L’Oreal’s ding look for their ceremony in St you from the bottom of my heart for Speaking previously about his achieve- expertise in the makeup market. In a joint statement George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. But allowing me to be a part of such a mem- ments as a designer, he insists his suc- announcing the collaboration, they wrote: “Valentino the expert says he wasn’t sure what to orable day, not only in your life, but in cess has come from always improving on and L’Oreal have signed a worldwide long-term refer to Meghan - who was anointed history. It was just like old times playing his ideas and designs. He said: “I’ve license agreement for the creation, development and the Duchess of Sussex after joining the dress up and I’m looking forward to our always said that if it looks better next distribution of fine fragrances and luxury beauty British Royal Family - because he didn’t next play dates together. Cheers to love year than it does this year, then I’ve done under the Valentino brand. Valentino today embodies want to be “disrespectful”, but Meghan my friend!!! [sic]” — Bang Showbiz Ralph Lauren the job right.” — Bang Showbiz the image of beauty, of the extraordinary and of modernity, and as such, provides a strong inspiration for fragrance and beauty creation.” Stefano Sassi, the CEO of Valentino is “excited for the potential” of the collaboration, which will come into force in January 2019. He said: “We are very excited to start this new venture together with L’Oreal to further develop our beauty business. We believe Valentino has great potential within the cate- iranda Kerr bought her favorite at-home spa day. Between Flynn and [hav- my own mini facial.” And the brunet beauty - gory and that with L’Oreal’s unparalleled expertise in beauty product on Amazon. The ing a beauty line], it’s easier to do treat- who became the first Australian Victoria’s the sector, we will be able to realize that potential.” M35-year-old model struggles to ments at home. Plus, I find I can get the Secret model after joining the lingerie brand And L’Oreal’s deputy CEO Nicolas Hieronimus is find time between work and spending time same results. If I have someone come over in 2007 - said her most valuable beauty equally as excited about the partnership, saying with her sons - Flynn, seven, who she has to give me a body massage, I’ll ask them to advice came from her mother Therese Kerr, Valentino’s “unique modernity” will be effectively with former spouse Orlando Bloom, and massage my face too. who told her that beauty came from the communicated to the millennial market through the newborn Hart with husband Evan Spiegel - Then I’ll use this little microdermabrasion inside. She explained to InStyle Online: “(My partnership. He revealed: “We are thrilled to have but likes to unwind with a ‘spa day’ in the machine I got really inexpensively on best advice came) from my mum. Since I was been granted the license of Maison Valentino. With comfort of her own home, where she uses Amazon. After that I’ll rub a few drops of my a young girl, she’s always told me, ‘Let your its unique combination of prestige and modernity, a microdermabrasion tool and face masks Noni Glow Face Oil between my palms and little light shine. When people can really Valentino definitely will appeal to millennial con- to give her skin an extra glow. When pat it all over. The nutrients sink in even embrace that and shine from the inside and sumers around the globe and ideally complements asked about her ultimate beauty indul- deeper after you’ve had a good exfoliation. let their heart come through, that’s what’s so our brand portfolio.” — Bang Showbiz gence, the Kora Beauty founder said: “An Then I might follow that with a mask. It’s like attractive and beautiful.” — Bang Showbiz 22 Established 1961

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Lifestyle Features Death row art: A rare glimpse inside Vietnam’s secret jails

guyen Truong Chinh proudly holds up and woven into figurines. They were once intricately crafted animals, flowers and smuggled out by prisoners released after serv- Nhearts-secret gifts made from plastic ing their terms but relatives stopped receiving bags by a son on Vietnam’s death row. The them a few years ago, leading Chinh and other palm-sized creations that his son and other parents to fear guards have cracked down on inmates have furtively made and smuggled out the forbidden prison pastime. of their solitary cells offer a rare glimpse of They’re too scared to ask about the practice prison life in Vietnam, believed to be one of the during brief monthly visits closely monitored by world’s leading executioners. They’re also an prison staff. But Chinh says the art still drives his emotional lifeline for desperate parents fighting decade-long fight to free his son, who he insists to free the children they say have been wrongly was nowhere near the scene of the crime he was convicted. “Any time we receive the gifts from convicted of. “When I see the animals, I know my son I feel like he’s here with me, like he’s somehow that my son is stable enough to create come back home,” Chinh told AFP, clenching his these things, that he is mentally strong,” said jaw to hold back tears. Chinh, sitting with a bag full of documents on his son’s case. “They motivate our fight for justice.”

Leading executioner Little is known about Vietnam’s prison sys- tem, but in a rare report last year the Ministry of Public Security said 429 people were executed between August 2013 and June 2016. That is an average of 147 per year-putting Vietnam among

A collection of intricately crafted animals and flowers made by Nguyen Van Chuong, an inmate on Vietnam’s death row, in Hanoi. This picture shows Nguyen Truong Chinh display- genitals and prodded him with needles until he 11th hour in 2014 by the president, raising hopes Hai’s case through his artwork, which was put ing intricately crafted gifts made from plastic confessed under duress, he wrote. Vietnam’s his case could be reopened. In his earlier years on display alongside Chuong’s pieces earlier this bags by his son and death row inmate Nguyen foreign ministry rejected allegations of torture in prison, Hai sent shrimp, fish and miniature year at an underground show by activist artist Van Chuong, during an interview with AFP at his as “false information” in a statement to AFP and horses as gifts to his lawyers, former teachers Thinh Nguyen. He started collecting the pieces home in Hai Duong. — AFP photos said it does not do anything to harm the “honor and relatives. But she hasn’t received one in from families years ago after he met them out- and dignity” of inmates. years and fears jailers have banned the practice. side government offices calling for their sons’ “Making those gifts didn’t harm anyone. Why release. “When I put these animals on show, Determined to fight won’t they let my son do it?” she told AFP in their stories are known,” Thinh said. “I look at Relatives of the death row artists say their tears. Supporters hope to raise awareness about these and I see a lot of hope.” — AFP Nguyen Truong Chinh displaying portraits of his son work offers a necessary diversion from con- and death row inmate Nguyen Van Chuong during stant fear of execution. Prisoners are given lit- an interview with AFP at his home in Hai Duong. tle notice before their execution, which since the world’s top executioners along with China 2010 has been carried out by lethal injection. and Iran. Details about prison conditions are Before then, inmates were awakened before scarce and media access heavily restricted. But dawn, given a final meal and a cigarette, tied to the law requires death row inmates to be held in a post and shot by five officers, with one final solitary confinement and monitored around the “humane shot” to the head, according to a 2016 clock. Prisoners deemed “dangerous” have one report by the Vietnam Committee on Human foot shackled for most of the day, released only Rights. Today locally manufactured drugs are for 15 minutes to bathe inside their cell, where used to kill prisoners, though advocates com- they also eat and use the toilet. plained of inhumane deaths after a man report- “In many cases, acts of torture, coupled with edly took two hours to die in 2011. the denial of medical care, have resulted in It’s an unimaginable end for the families who Nguyen Truong Chinh displaying intricately craft- deaths in custody that are almost never investi- refuse to give up hope their sons will one day ed animals made from plastic bags by his son. gated by the authorities,” Andrea Giorgetta be freed. Nguyen Thi Loan has sent more than from International Federation for Human Rights 1,500 letters to the government proclaiming the His 35-year-old son Nguyen Van Chuong, (FIDH) told AFP. The MPS report said 36 death innocence of her son Ho Duy Hai, 32, and gave convicted of murdering a police officer a row inmates died behind bars between 2011 up her land, home and job as a vendor to fight decade ago, is one of a handful of prisoners and 2016, without saying how. for his release. “I’m determined to seek justice known to have made the artwork that is official- In letters to his family, Chuong said he was and fairness for Ho Duy Hai until my last ly banned on death row. The families suspect tortured in custody: hung upside down and breath,” she said of her son who was jailed over they made the pieces with discarded plastic naked with a dirty sock in his mouth and beaten the murder of two women in 2008. Vietnamese artist Thinh Nguyen displaying intricately crafted animals and flowers made by inmates on bags passed on by fellow prisoners, shredded during interrogation. Police electrocuted his His scheduled execution was called off at the Vietnam’s death row at his studio in Hanoi. Botanical Garden show highlights O’Keeffe’s Hawaii paintings eorgia O’Keeffe, famous for her New Mexico and being very independent, on loan from private collections. For all her the plant - and other exotic tropical flowers desert paintings, created equally but here she is traveling to Hawaii, which enthusiasm, O’Keeffe got some of the plant - are on view in the New York Botanical Gstunning - though lesser known - was a pretty major journey from New York names wrong, Papanikolas points out. For Garden’s Conservatory. “When she gets to pieces inspired by a 1939 trip to Hawaii. The in those days, hired by an advertising firm at example, the plant depicted in the “Heliconia: Maui, she really hits her stride,” says works, and a display of the plants she would a time when she was 51, at the height of her Crab’s Claw Ginger” painting was actually a Papanikolas. O’Keeffe was the guest of a have encountered there, are now on view at career. She was one of the most famous Lobster Claw Heliconia, she says. plantation manager there and borrowed his the New York Botanical Garden. The multi- artists in America at that time and she really car - with his 12-year-old daughter as a faceted blockbuster of a show explores a lit- didn’t need the assignment,” says the show’s White Lotus guide - to explore dramatic landscapes like tle-known side of O’Keeffe - her 1939 curator, Theresa Papanikolas of the Honolulu The artist’s visit to what was then a those she depicts in “Black Lava Bridge,” immersion in the flora and landscapes of the Museum of Art. “I think she was really mes- remote US territory coincided with increas- with its rugged rocks and choppy waves. Hawaiian Islands. “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions merized by the images in the brochures they ing awareness of Hawaii as tourism grew In the Iao Valley, “she’s catching the of Hawai’i,” on view through Oct 28, is the kept sending her,” she says. and statehood neared. mistiness of these velvety green mountains. first presentation of the artist’s depictions of O’Keeffe spent nine weeks in Hawaii, on Her first impression on arrival was of She’s come a long way since her first Hawaii Hawaii in New York since 1940. commission to produce images for a being showered with leis and other “queer paintings and is now really immersed in the Adding dimension to the collection of 20 Hawaiian Pineapple Company promotional scraps of flowers.” She started out painting sense of space,” the curator says. “As her paintings, the garden has evoked in its campaign. She visited some of Hawaii’s most the flowers that would have seemed most paintings go along, you can feel her person- Conservatory the gardens and landscapes elegant private gardens and dramatic land- familiar to her, as in a “Bella Donna” painting al transformation from tourist to ensconced that inspired O’Keeffe, as well as galleries scapes. She produced depictions of moun- - of a flower with a vivid green center - that visiting artist.” The plants that O’Keeffe devoted to the complex history of Hawaii’s tains and waterfalls, as well as her signature is reminiscent of jimsonweed, which encountered, which tended toward vivid plants and ecology. The show also features a close-cropped views of the flowers and O’Keeffe painted a lot, Papanikolas says. She colors and broad leaves, included native Karen Daubmann of the New York Botanical Garden holding the short film about O’Keeffe’s journey to Hawaii; plants she encountered. By all accounts, she quickly moved on to slightly more exotic species, like Hawaiian red hibiscus and exhibition catalog with a pink ornamental banana on the page, for performances and presentations devoted to “was blown away by what she saw there, flowers, as in “White Lotus,” a flower that white hibiscus; “canoe plants” like sugar- the “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i” exhibition. — AP photos Hawaiian culture; a poke truck (serving especially in Maui,” said Karen Daubmann, she may have seen in water gardens on the cane and taro that were introduced to Hawaiian food); and Hawaiian background associate vice president for exhibitions and mainland. “But soon after that she moved on Hawaii by the Polynesians; and exotic orna- music. After New York, the painting portion public engagement at the garden. to much more outlandish tropical flowers,” mentals like pineapple, papaya, coffee, ole- of the exhibit will be on view at the Memphis The paintings on display include “Heliconia: Papanikolas says. “Pink Ornamental ander and heliconia, which were introduced Brooks Museum of Art, in Tennessee, from Crab’s Claw Ginger” and “Pineapple Bud,” Banana,” while not native to Hawaii, was later. All can be enjoyed up close and per- Dec. 1 through Feb. 24, 2019. both of which were used in the Hawaiian popular in the upscale home gardens sonal in the show, in addition to O’Keeffe’s “We always associate O’Keeffe with Pineapple Company’s ad campaign. They are O’Keeffe explored in Hawaii. An example of paintings. — AP

Photo provided by the New York Botanical Garden shows a light by Mark Chai and is part of the An installation view of the exhibit An installation view of the exhibit “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i”. exhibit “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i.” “Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i.” Classifieds Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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Tensions soar as Israel hits Gaza militant bases GAZA: Israel carried out strikes against militant “what the resistance carried out this morning bases in the Gaza Strip yesterday after a barrage comes within the framework of the natural right to of mortar fire from the Palestinian enclave further defend our people”. “The Israeli occupation bears boosted tensions following weeks of deadly unrest. full responsibility for any upcoming escalation.” Separately yesterday morning, Palestinians Yesterday’s incidents came after weeks of launched boats from Gaza to protest Israel’s deadly demonstrations and clashes along the blockade of the strip in what they said would be a Gaza-Israel border, beginning on March 30. The peaceful demonstration. There were conflicting protests have called for Palestinians who fled or statements about whether the boats would seek to were expelled in the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s break Israel’s blockade, which currently allows creation to be allowed to return to their former them to travel nine nautical miles off the coast. The homes now inside Israel. They peaked on May 14, earlier firing of some 28 mortar shells toward Israel when at least 61 Palestinians were killed as tens of caused no injuries, with most intercepted by air thousands of Gazans protested and clashes erupt- defense systems, but Prime Minister Benjamin ed on the same day of the US transfer of its Netanyahu vowed a forceful response. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. One mortar shell exploded near a kindergarten Demonstrations and clashes have continued at a building, a military spokesman said, causing dam- low level since then. age to the structure. It was the largest projectile At least 121 Palestinians have been killed by barrage from Gaza targeting Israel since a 2014 Israeli fire in the unrest. war, according to Israel’s Shin Bet internal security Israel says its actions are necessary to defend service. “Israel takes a grave view of the attacks on its borders and accuses Hamas of encouraging it and its communities by Hamas and Islamic Jihad thousands of Palestinians to break through the from the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu said. “The IDF border and attack Israelis. It has fought three will respond to these attacks powerfully,” he added wars with Hamas since 2008. But Israel has faced during a conference in northern Israel, referring to international criticism and calls for an independ- the Israel Defense Forces. ent investigation over its use of live fire during the Shortly after Netanyahu spoke, Israel’s military protests and clashes along the border. No Israelis began carrying out strikes in Gaza. At least one have been killed and only one soldier has been base belonging to Hamas and four for Islamic reported lightly wounded. It was not clear how Jihad, an allied group, were struck, Gazan security Israel planned to respond to the boat protest sources said. There were no immediate reports of from Gaza. It had not responded to a request for injuries. Israel’s military said it was “currently oper- comment. ating in the Gaza Strip. The explosions heard are One main boat carrying around 20 people related to this activity. Details to follow.” It did not accompanied by a group of smaller ones departed confirm whether the response was air strikes, other from the fishermen’s port in Gaza City. “We are means such as tank or missile fire or a combination. sending a clear message to Israel and the rest of Gazan sources spoke of air strikes. the world that the siege must be lifted,” one of the A Hamas spokesman confirmed only that “resis- organizers, Issam Hamad, said before the boats tance” bases were being hit. There was no immedi- launched. “Gazans are fed up with the lives they ate claim of responsibility for the mortars, but live. This is an absolutely peaceful action. It is not there was speculation they were fired by Islamic against Israel.” The Gaza Strip has been under ASHKELON: Israeli military launch a missile from the Iron Dome air defense system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming Jihad in revenge for a recent incident that left three Israeli blockade for more than a decade, with Israel short-range rockets and artillery shells, from a position in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. Israel’s military struck more than 30 of its members dead. Hamas, the Islamist move- saying it is necessary to prevent Hamas from ‘military targets’ in the Gaza Strip yesterday in response to a barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza strip. — AFP ment that runs the Gaza Strip, said in a statement obtaining means to attack— AFP

ment says will happen in late June, are a case in point. In with some MPs helping needy citizens to obtain cash assis- Saudi Arabia’s social the long run, allowing women to drive will spur industries MPs object decision tance from the government, insisting the payments were not such as auto parts, auto insurance and by improving the made through MPs but directly to beneficiaries. State mobility of families, even housing, Alagil predicted. Over Minister for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh said the govern- reforms helping its the shorter term, the lifting of the ban on women driving on Kuwaitis in... ment has no objection and is ready to cooperate with the may put tens of thousands of foreign chauffeurs out of Continued from Page 1 Audit Bureau. MP Fadhl said he has been the target of a struggling economy work, accelerating a drop in immigrant workers which has propaganda campaign on social media because of the issue hurt the economy. The decision was taken by the Minister of Social and criticized some lawmakers for taking part in the attack. Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh but has not yet been He said he has asked the Anti-Corruption Authority to RIYADH: Nouf Al-Anzy’s new life shows how Saudi Changing demographics Arabia’s social reforms are helping its struggling economy. implemented. The Assembly also approved after a brief investigate his financial status in connection with the issue. Last month, a ban on cinemas was lifted, part of a cam- debate a request by several MPs to ask the Audit Bureau The Assembly then approved the 2018/2019 budgets for Six months ago she got her first job, one of tens of thou- paign to alter conservative social customs and encourage to investigate the Cabinet accounts to ensure that funds eight state agencies following a brief debate. The agencies sands of women to do so as the government tackles preju- Saudis who sought entertainment abroad to spend on it at given to needy citizens were offered in line with the law. are: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the dice against female employment. The 22-year-old high home. Multi-billion dollar, state-invested projects, such as The request was submitted last week after a video posted Agricultural Authority, Kuwait Municipality, the Minors school graduate earns 4,000 riyals ($1,067) a month as a a theme park area near Riyadh and a vast complex of supermarket cashier in central Riyadh. Her family initially on social media showed MP Ahmad Al-Fadhl saying the Authority, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait resorts on the Red Sea, will take years to develop and University, Capital Markets Authority and Public objected but now approves, and the income from the job have uncertain commercial prospects. But a state-backed government was going to pay MPs before the summer. Manpower Authority. has been transformative. firm is also creating the infrastructure for entertainment Later, the lawmaker explained that this was in connection “I have good money every month and I am not married districts in over a dozen Saudi cities, to house smaller pri- and have no obligations. I can go to the cinemas, go shop- vate businesses that could be established quickly. ping, dine out, and take computer and English courses to These may include scores of cinema screens, venues improve myself,” she said. “I also plan to buy a car to for public performances, restaurants and retail space, drive.” Consumer spending by newly employed women becoming new centers for economic activity in metropoli- like Al-Anzy is helping to offset a huge drag on growth tan areas. Mazen Al-Sudairi, head of research at Al Rajhi from measures to bolster state finances and an exodus of Capital, estimated spending on entertainment-recreation, foreign workers. The extent to which the economy can culture, restaurants and hotels-at 8 percent of household pick up over the next two years after shrinking last year spending. That equates to $20 billion a year, a sign of its for the first time since 2009 may depend largely on how potential. Weighing against any increased revenue from much female empowerment and other social reforms can entertainment is the departure of many foreign workers contribute. due to the economic slump, rising fees for work permits Two years after it launched an economic reform pro- and government orders to businesses not to employ them. gram to cut reliance on oil exports, Saudi Arabia has little The number of foreigners employed in Saudi Arabia to show for it. Plans to spur private investment in new shrank by over 466,000 from a year earlier to 10.42 mil- non-oil industries, from shipbuilding to robotics, have lion in 2017; more than half of that decline occurred in the barely got off the ground, partly because of red tape and fourth quarter. Meanwhile, the number of Saudis at work legal uncertainties. Bank loans to private firms have shrunk grew by about 102,000 to 3.16 million last year; about from a year earlier for 13 straight months, dampened by two-thirds of the rise occurred among women, who added taxes and fees levied to cut the state budget deficit. 64,000 jobs to 1.08 million. Employers complain it is often Growth in private business activity is the slowest since hard, and more expensive, to find trained Saudis who can August 2009, a corporate survey shows. But social substitute for departing foreign workers, even in areas reforms introduced by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin such as the restaurant trade. Salman alongside the economic steps are underway, and Customary gender segregation in most workplaces still LIEGE: Police stand outside the Athenee Leonie de Waha school, where a gunman took a woman hostage during a for the next few years at least, they may have more of a limits the ways in which women can be employed, and the deadly shooting in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, yesterday. — AFP positive impact on business than Riyadh’s ambitious government has not committed itself to ending the prac- investment plans. tice, though it promises “relaxed social norms” in some of its new economic zones. Nevertheless, state resources are the victims, said it was too early to say what had Mixed picture being ploughed into getting women to work, including a Terror attack caused the incident. King Philippe visited Liege, the Many of the measures have business implications. Plans 9,000 riyal per year child care grant and an 800 riyal per biggest city in Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia for tourist visas will boost the leisure sector, curbs on the month transport allowance. leaves 4 dead... region. An industrial powerhouse on the Meuse river, it power of the religious police may help restaurants by Khalid Alkhudair, managing director of Glowork, a was the scene of a mass shooting in 2011, when a man enabling the sexes to mingle over meals out and the econ- women’s recruitment agency in Riyadh, said the formal killed four people and wounded over 100 others before omy could also benefit from education and court reform. listing of female employment as an objective of the gov- Continued from Page 1 turning his gun on himself. Muhammad Alagil, chairman of Jarir Marketing, a top ernment’s social reforms meant companies could no A Brussels-based Islamic State cell was involved in retailing chain, told Reuters rising female employment was longer ignore it. “Now every major company is being “The event is classed as a terrorist incident,” Dulieu attacks on Paris in 2015 that killed 130 people and on one reason for a 13.4 percent increase in his company’s incentivized to consider the issue and make a plan. said. The national crisis centre, on high alert since past Brussels in 2016 in which 32 died. The Brussels IS cell had sales last year despite the tough economic times. Organizations have a path laid out for them.” attacks by Islamic State in Paris and Brussels in the past links to militants in Verviers, another industrial town close “Women entering the workforce is really a strong tail- Demographics are in favor of the trend, he added. The three years, said it was monitoring events but had not to Liege, where in early 2015 police raided a safe house wind for the economy,” he said, noting that a typical Saudi female participation rate in the economy is now about 19 raised its alert level. and killed two men who had returned from fighting with family could more than double its income if the wife and percent; doubling that ratio would put a million more La Libre Belgique newspaper quoted a police radical Islamists in Syria. European authorities are deeply some of her unmarried daughters chose to work. women to work, while still leaving Saudi Arabia well source as saying the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar”- concerned about the risks of petty criminals, including Measuring the impact on the wider economy is not easy: below rates of about 55 percent seen in many Western God is greatest in Arabic. Prime Minister Charles those not from Muslim backgrounds, being inspired to plans to lift a ban on women driving, which the govern- nations. — Reuters Michel, expressing his condolences to the families of Islamist violence while incarcerated. — Reuters

with 10-year residence permits for them and their families, prophets” (33:40). Although he is mentioned only four Qatar’s Shura according to a cabinet statement cited by WAM news Stories of prophets... times by name, his story is understood by the many agency. The measures will come into force by the end of verses that are addressed to him, directing him in the Council approves... 2018, the statement said. The UAE leads all Arab countries Continued from Page 1 many situations that unfolded in his lifetime. From these in terms of foreign direct investment, attracting $11 billion verses, we follow events that have shaped the Muslim Jesus the son of the virgin Mary is mentioned 183 Continued from Page 1 last year-a jump of 22 percent on 2016 - according to the community ever since. But his message was not only for International Institute of Finance. times in the Quran in verses that present his story from his community in Mecca and Medina. The Quran says, conception to Resurrection, when he will be asked by “And We have sent thee not but as a mercy for all peo- Few days ago, the United Arab Emirates announced Although it is the most diversified and open economy God, “Did you say unto men, ‘Worship me and my ples” (21:108). If you would like to meet the elite of plans to allow 100 percent ownership and visa incentives in the Middle East, foreigners can only own up to 49 per- mother as two gods besides Allah?’ He will reply, mankind - the prophets of God mentioned by Him - just to foreigners, in a bid to attract investors to boost its slow- cent of companies unless they are established in special free trade zones. The new measures also grant 10-year ‘Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which pick up a translation of the Quran. You will be in the ing national economy. The decision, taken by the UAE I have no right.... I said not to them except what You best of company. cabinet, aims to lure “international investments and excep- long residence permits to professionals in the medicine, science, research and technical fields. Like other energy- commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord and your tional talent”, according to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Lord.’” (5:116-117). Details of his birth, message to the Courtesy of the TIES Center, whose mission is to Bin Rashed Al-Maktoum. The new measures come amid rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, foreigners working in the UAE must have their residence permits Children of Israel, and ascension to God correct mis- empower Kuwait’s expats through social and educa- signs of an economic slowdown in the oil-rich conceptions that have been passed on for generations. made by a national sponsor known as kafeel. The tional services that promote a positive and productive Gulf state is on the back of lower oil prices, with Other prophets mentioned in association with Jesus are role in society, and to facilitate opportunities for intra- International Monetary Fund earlier projected that UAE reports showing the vital real estate and tourism sectors his uncle Zachariah and his cousin John. and interfaith interactions that promote social solidari- economic growth would fall from 3.0 percent in 2016 to of Dubai struggling. The decision will allow foreign Finally, Muhammad (PBUH) is described in the ty. For more information, please call 25231015/6 or e- 1.3 percent in 2017. — Agencies investors 100 percent ownership of companies, coupled Quran as “the Messenger of Allah and the seal of the mail: [email protected]. Established 1961 25 Sports Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Pete Samu signs with Brumbies, tipped for Wallabies selection

Hooker Uelese says Samu would be warmly welcomed

MELBOURNE: The Wallabies would welcome Pete gone elsewhere for an opportunity to play top level Samu with open arms for the June test series against footy and that’s good for him. “I know he’s a Melbourne Ireland, hooker Jordan Uelese has said, after it was boy, some of my cousins played with him out at the confirmed the loose forward will join Australian Super (Greater Sydney) Rams, so I think it’s great he wants to Rugby side ACT Brumbies from the Canterbury come back and wants to represent his country.” Crusaders. Samu played for famed Sydney club Randwick, Melbourne-born Samu has been playing for New Cheika’s former team, and was part of the New South Zealand’s Crusaders since 2016 but will cross to the Wales Waratahs’ 2013 squad before crossing the Brumbies for 2019, the Tasman Sea to play in New Canberra-based side con- Zealand. firmed yesterday. Australian He made his debut for media have reported that the Crusaders in 2016 and the 26-year-old was set to has proved himself a valu- be a surprise inclusion in I think it’d able squad member, able to Michael Cheika’s Wallabies play at blindside flanker or squad today, despite the be great for number eight. If named in player remaining contract- Cheika’s squad he would ed to New Zealand Rugby him to come give the Wallabies the (NZR). strong ball-carrying pres- NZR were unavailable for ence in the loose forwards comment on Samu but the they have been lacking in governing body recently released Wellington recent years, particularly if teamed with Michael PRETORIA: File photo shows ACT Brumbies’ New Zealand-born Australian centre Christian Lealiifano (R) Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields, albeit grudging- Hooper and David Pocock in the back row. passes the ball to ACT Brumbies’s Australian flanker David Pocock (L) past Vodacom Bulls’ South African ly, from his national contract to allow him to be selected “Regardless of where he’s playing at the moment, he flanker Marco van Staden (C) during the SuperRugby match between the Vodacom Bulls and ACT Brumbies by England for June tests against South Africa. was born here and he played all his junior footy here on May 26, 2018. — AFP Uelese said Samu, who is also eligible to play for and his senior footy here, so ... I think he deserves the New Zealand, was “obviously” an Australian player. “He opportunity to represent his country,” added Uelese, only just moved over to New Zealand not long ago,” the who was born in Wellington but has been capped joining the Brumbies. “The Brumbies are well- ture,” he said in a statement. The Wallabies face 21-year-old Melbourne Rebel told reporters yesterday. twice by Australia. renowned throughout Super Rugby for being a suc- Ireland next month in a three-match test series, start- “I think it’d be great for him to come. “Obviously he’s Samu said he was “thrilled” by the challenge of cessful club and for having a fantastic playing cul- ing in Brisbane on June 9. — Reuters KSSC holds honoring ceremony for juniors Canada could be key for Red Bull’s engine decision LONDON: The Canadian Grand Prix could determine whether Red Bull decide to stick with Renault, who powered them to all their Formula One championships, or switch to Honda engines from next season. Team boss Christian Horner said after Christian Horner Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, won by his Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo, that a championship, he has suffered reliability decision would have to be made by “end problems-as well as a costly crash with of June, beginning of July”. “We’re wait- team mate Max Verstappen-and is 38 ing with great interest to see the relative points off Mercedes’ leader Lewis performance of engines in Montreal in Hamilton. The Australian is out of contract two weeks’ time,” he added. Canada, on at the end of the season and is also wait- By Abdellatif Sharaa June 10, is the seventh round of the 21- ing to see what engine Red Bull go for. race season and both manufacturers are “First thing is get the engine sorted and KUWAIT: Kuwait Shooting Sports Club planning to bring major upgrades to the then very much follow on from there with (KSSC) held an honoring ceremony for junior Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. driver,” said Horner. shooters who won in the Ramadan tourna- Red Bull, whose Renault engines are “I think we’ve had a great chassis ments held at its branches in Jahra and branded Tag Heuer, have won twice this from the first race, to be honest,” he Sabahiya. The ceremony was held at Sheikh season but have had a rocky relationship added. “Our problem has always been Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic shooting complex with the French company since the start on Saturdays... if we can improve our on Monday night in the presence of President of the V6 turbo hybrid era in 2014. Saturdays, then our races will be com- of Arab and Kuwait Shooting Federations Eng Honda are working with Red Bull- petitive. “If we could just get a little bit Duaij Al-Otaibi, the Federations Sec Gen owned Toro Rosso and have improved the more at the end of Q3 (the final phase Obaid Al-Osaimi, KSSC Assistant Secretary performance of their engine notably since of qualifying) on peak power, there’s no Eng Mohammad Al-Ghurba and Assistant the termination of a three year partner- reason why we shouldn’t be able to Treasurer Adnan Al-Ibrahim. ship with McLaren. give Ferrari and Mercedes regularly a Eng Al-Otaibi welcomed officials and While Ricciardo is third overall in the hard time.” — Reuters directors of national teams as well as the jun- iors and their families. He said KSSC cares for the juniors and provide them with all facilities they need to polish their skills through com- petent trainers and coaches. Federations Secretary General Obaid Al- their achievements in the name of their Eng Al-Otaibi said “we consider winning Osaimi appreciated the unlimited support HH beloved country Kuwait. juniors are part of the shooting future in the Amir affords for shooting and shooters, Results of the tournament were as follows: definitely time to grow up and time to Kuwait, and hope they become champions HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- In Jahra branch: (wear) the old man’s pants and take who represent Kuwait in the future at all lev- Ahmad Al-Jaber A-Sabah, government and 10m air rifle: Abdelaziz Abdallah Al-Juaib Wallabies care of myself, so (I’m) very excited.” els, and they are the true investment for people for supporting shooting at all levels. 10m air pistol: Faraj Fahad Al-Shimmari Former Wallabies skipper Moore, shooting.” He said Kuwait shooting is contin- Both Eng Al-Otaibi and Obaid Al-Osaimi Olympic archery: Fayez Al-Enezi Uelese ready who played the last of his 129 caps uing its achievements due to the cooperation thanked KSSC honorary president Sheikh In Sabahiya youth center branch: away to Scotland in November, between the administrative and technical Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah 10m air rifle: Faisal Mubarak to step into tipped Uelese to push for the number departments. for his continued backing and follow up of 10m air pistol: Musab Ali Abdallah two jersey at next year’s World Cup Meanwhile, Arab and Kuwait Shooting shooters and encouraging them to continue Olympic archery: Adel Khalaif. ‘old man pants’ in Japan after his strong 2017 Super Rugby season. MELBOURNE: With long-serving However, the Wellington-born tal- Wallabies hookers Stephen Moore ent has had a tough campaign this AUB announces and Tatafu Polota-Nau out of the term and spent the last four weeks selection frame for the first time in sidelined with a shoulder injury. In his years, rookie Jordan Uelese believes place, the late-blooming Anaru Rangi winners to attend it is his time to wear the “old man has proved a revelation at hooker pants” and front up to Ireland in the after crossing to the Rebels from the June test series. defunct Western Force, and losing a 2018 FIFA WCup The 21-year-old Melbourne stack of weight in the process. Rebels front-rower has made only Uelese said he was delighted for KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank (AUB) announced the winners of its two Wallabies appearances off the the beer-loving Rangi and hoped the FIFA World Cup campaign, in cooperation with Visa, the global leader bench, but has been thrust into a pair of them could make Cheika’s in digital payments. Two of its Visa cardholders had the opportunity to potential starting role against the Six squad. “He’s just a nutcase. He’s defi- win one of two fully paid trips to either attend the quarter finals or the Nations champions, with Moore hav- nitely someone you want in the semifinal matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia ing retired and Polota-Nau rested. team,” Uelese said of Rangi. from the 14 June to 15 July 2018. Jasem Mutlaq Al-Shalahi has won a Uelese could be packing down “Especially if you want to push phys- trip to the quarter-finals and Khaled Mahmoud Sorour Al-Rajhi has against 111 caps of experience in icality and brutality, he’s definitely the won a trip to the semi-final match. Each prize will cover all trip Rory Best, who led the Irish to their guy you want in your side.” expenses to include the winner as well as one accompanying person. grand slam triumph. Best’s Ulster Schmidt declined to spare any of Customers were automatically eligible to enter the draw upon using deputy Rob Herring and Leinster’s his ageing stalwarts the trip Down their Visa credit cards issued by AUB in Kuwait locally or abroad dur- experienced Sean Cronin are also in Under, naming a strong side as the ing the campaign period, which began on 1 March and ended on 12 Joe Schmidt’s squad. Irish look to continue a 12-match April 2018. “Obviously last year I was with Taf winning streak and clinch their first AUB’s Head of Branches Amer Najem said, “We are delighted to be and Moorey, some of the most win in Australia since 1979. able to provide this special opportunity for the winners who will travel capped hookers in the country so it’s Australia were whitewashed 3-0 to Russia and attend the matches. We are proud to collaborate with going to be a bit daunting at first,” by the then Six Nations champions our strategic partner Visa, the exclusive payments provider for the Uelese told reporters on Tuesday, a England in 2016, the last time they 2018 FIFA World Cup(tm), and provide the chance for AUB’s cus- day before Wallabies coach Michael hosted a three-match series, and they Cheika was due to name his squad. look vulnerable to another successful tomers to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in Russia, and are invited to visit any of the Bank’s branches, or call the telebanking “It’s going to be a bit different not raid from a northern hemisphere become part of such an exciting experience.” service ‘Hayakom’ on 1812000. Alternatively, customers can also log having that older head. But I think it’s power. — Reuters For more information on AUB’s products and services, customers on to the Bank’s bilingual website www.ahliunited.com.kw 26 Established 1961 Sports Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Justin Verlander gets the best of the New York Yankees again

Culberson hit two-run walk-off homer to give Atlanta a win

NEW YORK: Justin Verlander pitched effectively into INDIANS 9, WHITE SOX 6 the seventh inning, and Jose Altuve homered as the Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a homer, a dou- Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on ble and four RBIs, and Cleveland rallied for a win over Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Verlander (7-2) visiting Chicago. Yonder Alonso added two doubles and gave up a seventh-inning homer to Greg Bird among five an RBI as the Indians scored eight unanswered runs to hits in 6 2/3 innings. It was the first home run he surren- erase a 5-1 deficit. Francisco Lindor finished 3-for-4 with dered since the Los Angeles Angels’ Albert Pujols took an RBI as Cleveland won its third game in a row. White him deep on April 25. Verlander improved to 12-2 in 17 Sox first baseman Matt Skole shined in his big league regular-season starts since being acquired from the debut. He ripped a single to right field on the first pitch Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31. Including Games 2 and 6 of the he saw, and he homered to right field in his second at- ALCS last season, he is 3-0 in four starts against the bat. Earlier in the day, Chicago promoted the 28-year- Yankees with Houston. After being taken out, Verlander old from Triple-A Charlotte to replace Matt Davidson, tipped his cap to the booing Bronx crowd as he crossed who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with back the third base line. spasms.

BRAVES 4, METS 3 (GAME 1) MARINERS 2, RANGERS 1 Pinch hitter Charlie Culberson, the team’s last avail- Marco Gonzales didn’t allow an earned run for his able position player, hit a two-run, walk-off homer to third straight start as host Seattle defeated Texas. The give Atlanta a win over visiting New York in the first Mariners won their fourth straight game and for the ninth game of a doubleheader. Culberson blasted a slider from time in their past 10. Gonzales (5-3) allowed one New York’s Seth Lugo (1-1) into the left-center-field unearned run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings. He walked bleachers for his first homer. four and struck out four. Edwin Lugo allowed three runs on Diaz got his major-league- three hits in 1 1/3 innings in leading 19th save of the season relief. He had a 17-inning Matt Skole as the Mariners’ bullpen-which scoreless streak end in the has allowed just one run over eighth and took his first career shined in the past nine games-kept the loss against Atlanta. Devin Rangers off the board in the Mesoraco put the Mets ahead his big debut final 2 1/3 innings. NEW YORK: Carlos Correa #1 and George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrate the win over the in the top of the ninth with a New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday in the Bronx borough of New York City. MLB players solo homer, his sixth, but Lugo BREWERS 8, CARDINALS 3 across the league are wearing special uniforms to commemorate Memorial Day. The Houston Astros couldn’t hold the lead. He Brent Suter allowed three defeated the New York Yankees 5-1. — AFP walked Johan Camargo to runs over five innings and start the inning, retired Dansby Swanson on a fly to right helped himself with a two-run double as Milwaukee and gave up the homer to Culberson. broke open a close game late and rolled to a win over were perfect, for the shutout. Rizzo had three hits and as the team’s offense just can’t seem to get going on a visiting St. Louis. The Brewers won for the fourth straight three RBIs for Chicago, which has won two in a row and consistent basis. They could not do much against METS 8, BRAVES 5 (GAME 2) game while St Louis had a two-game win streak three of its last four. The Pirates, who had just two Gonzalez (6-2). The left-hander beat Baltimore for the Luis Guillorme’s two-run single in the seventh inning snapped. Jonathan Villar ripped a three-run, two-out baserunners and none in scoring position, have lost three first time since 2009 when pitching with Oakland-he’d sparked a three-run rally and helped New York split the home run in the seventh to help secure the win for Suter straight and eight of 10. lost his last six decisions against the Orioles. doubleheader at Atlanta. The second game was delayed 2 (5-3), who surrendered five hits (two of them home runs) hours, 57 minutes because of rain and did not start until and no walks while striking out six. DIAMONDBACKS 12, REDS 5 TIGERS 9, ANGELS 3 10:10 p.m. ET. The nightcap result snapped New York’s Nick Ahmed, Chris Owings and John Ryan Murphy James McCann crushed his third career grand slam, four-game losing streak and gave the Mets their second RED SOX 8, BLUE JAYS 3 homered, and Arizona broke out of an offensive funk and Detroit romped past visiting Los Angeles. McCann, win against the Braves in eight meetings. Kevin Plawecki Andrew Benintendi hit a three-run homer and finished with a victory over Cincinnati in Phoenix. Ahmed and who hit his fourth homer this season, scored two runs. and Michael Conforto each had three hits for the Mets, with four RBIs, J.D. Martinez added a solo blast and two Owings helped the D-backs to their season high in runs Leonys Martin also homered for the Tigers, who have and Adrian Gonzalez, Amed Rosario (three RBIs) and RBIs, and Boston routed visiting Toronto. Two days after by each hitting three-run homers, and Owings’ shot with won four of the last five games after a five-game losing Guillorme had two hits apiece. Kurt Suzuki and Freddie finishing a double shy of the cycle, Benintendi (3-for-5) two outs in the fifth inning gave the team a 9-5 lead. streak. Everyone in the Detroit lineup got at least one hit. Freeman both drove in two runs for the Braves. did so again after his third-inning single, fourth-inning Owings broke a 4-for-51 skid with his third homer of the Matthew Boyd (3-4) gave up just two hits while tossing homer and sixth-inning RBI triple. Benintendi has four season. Ahmed had two hits and four RBIs and Owings five-plus scoreless innings for Detroit. He walked three RAYS 1, ATHLETICS 0 (13 INNINGS) homers and 13 RBIs in his past eight games. Martinez had three RBIs and scored three times as Arizona won and struck out four. Mallex Smith drove in the only run of the game with a matched teammate Mookie Betts for second place in the for just the third time in 18 games while returning home two-out single in the top of the 13th inning, giving Tampa majors with 17 homers-one behind Mike Trout of the after an 1-8 road trip. MARLINS 7, PADRES 2 Bay a victory at Oakland. In a game that began as a Angels-while tying Baltimore’s Manny Machado for the Caleb Smith allowed one run on four hits over seven- scoreless pitching duel between Tampa Bay’s Chris majors’ lead in RBIs (44). NATIONALS 6, ORIOLES 0 plus innings while his teammates jumped San Diego Archer and Oakland’s Trevor Cahill, the Rays managed to Anthony Rendon hit an early three-run homer and starter Eric Lauer for five runs in the first 14 hitters in a push across the difference-making run after Chris CUBS 7, PIRATES 0 Gio Gonzalez threw 7 2/3 shutout innings as Washington victory for visiting Miami. Smith (4-5) issued one walk Hatcher (3-2) retired the first two batters he faced in the Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell hit homers, and won at Baltimore. The Nationals have won four straight and struck out four. Lauer (1-3) was done after 2 1/3 13th. Johnny Field started the game-winning rally with an spot starter Mike Montgomery pitched 5 2/3 shutout games and six of their past seven. Washington swept the innings, giving up five runs on seven hits and two walks infield single, after which Jesus Sucre lined a single to innings as visiting Chicago trounced Pittsburgh. Marlins in a three-game series over the weekend in with three strikeouts. Nine of the 15 batters Lauer faced center field, setting the stage for Smith’s heroics. Montgomery (1-1) combined with four relievers, who Miami. The Orioles have dropped their last three games reached base. — Reuters

Warner, Bancroft sign up for Northern Territory event S Africa must prepare for MELBOURNE: Australia batsmen David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have signed up for a limited-overs tournament in tricky transition: Smith Northern Territory in July as they look to return to cricket in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal which saw them banned from MUMBAI: The untimely retirement More than anything he has the right the national team. of “irreplaceable” AB de Villiers is a to decide when he’s had enough. He Former Australia vice-captain Warner was confirmed for two one- big loss for South Africa and the team will have his own reasons for that, day matches on July 21-22, while Bancroft would be available for the must prepare for the challenging you got to respect that.” Left-hand- whole tournament, NT Cricket said. The pair will be covering their transition they face in the next couple ed opener Smith was a veteran of own costs to play, NT Cricket CEO Joel Morrison told local media. of years, former captain Graeme 117 tests, 109 of those as captain, “There’s no payment to any players in our competition. These two Smith has told Reuters. and is the world record holder for players are coming up here, looking after their own flights and accom- The South African batting talisman the most test wins as skipper of a modation,” NT Cricket chief executive Joel Morrison told Australian announced his retirement from all five-day team with 53. He remains Associated Press. forms of international cricket last the most capped test captain in the “We don’t lose sight of the fact that they’re up here because of the David Warner week after a glittering career span- history of the game and was handed events in Cape Town. “They made a big error in judgment and ulti- ning close to 14 years. The 34-year- the reins of the South African side at mately paid the price. They’ve also demonstrated a willingness to learn old’s audacious batting style and the age of 22. from their mistakes and move forward. “I’m really looking forward to playing in the Strike League in July,” breathtaking fielding has made him “We’re more than happy to support them on that journey. It’s great Warner said in the statement. “I heard so much about the competition one of the sport’s leading lights and CRICKET’S CHALLENGE they can start it now, as opposed to waiting for summer.” Along with while I was in Darwin earlier this month that I’m keen to be part of it.” there is barely a dull moment for the Smith does not expect De Villiers former Australia captain Steve Smith, Warner is serving a year-long Smith confirmed last week that he would return to cricket at a spectators when De Villiers is on the to make himself available to play in ban, while his former test opening partner Bancroft is serving nine Twenty20 competition in Canada, which starts in late June. Warner, cricket field. different Twenty20 leagues across months for his part in the Cape Town scandal in March, which sullied who has already committed to playing for Sydney club side Randwick “I think AB’s thought about it a the globe but hoped the batsman will the national team’s reputation and caused a major sponsor to with- Petersham at the start of their season, is also expected to sign as a lot,” Smith, who himself made a continue entertaining fans for at least draw support. marquee player in the Canada tournament. Bancroft is confirmed to shocking retirement at the age of 33 a couple of years more. The bans issued by Cricket Australia preclude the trio from playing play with his Western Australian club side Willetton later in the year. four years back, said in an interview. “It’s a challenge international at international and state levels, along with the domestic ‘Big Bash’ Tim Paine will lead Australia during their limited overs tour in “I thought definitely he would retire cricket really does face,” Smith said. Twenty20 tournament, but they are allowed to play in local third-tier England starting next month, their first international cricket since the after the 2019 World Cup. But when “The way world cricket is at the club competitions and T20 tournaments overseas. ill-fated South Africa tour. — Reuters he made his comeback and did so moment, the International Cricket well in the home summer in South Council and administrators have to be Africa, had a really good IPL (Indian really at the top of their game in Premier League), I didn’t even think terms of player workloads, creating squad for the historic one-off Test in against India, but they will start as favourites about it.” context in our cricket. Bangalore starting June 14. against Bangladesh in the T20 clashes. Khan leads De Villiers retired with a test aver- “There are not many players who The 19-year-old Khan was a star per- Test squad: Asghar Stanikzai (capt), age of 50.66 and as the fourth-high- have played for 14-15 years that can former in the Indian Premier League with 21 Mohammad Shahzad, Javed Ahmadi, est scorer for South Africa with 8,765 travel nine, 10, 11 months a year, deal Afghan attack wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who lost in Ihsanullah Jannat, Rahmat Shah, Nasir Jamal, runs. In ODI cricket, he holds the with the pressures, plus the family Sunday’s final to Chennai Super Kings. Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, records for the fastest 50 (16 balls), pressures, it’s very, very difficult.” Rahman, 17, also impressed in the cash-rich in historic Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan, 100 (31 balls) and 150 (64 balls) with Smith said De Villiers’ retirement league with 14 scalps for Kings XI Punjab. Hamza Hotak, Syed Ahmad Sherzad, Yamin those innings exhibiting his 360- robbed South Africa of more than just Asghar Stanikzai will captain the Test Ahmadzai, Wafadar Momand, Mujeeb ur degree batting ability, much to the a batting mainstay. India Test debutants in the five-day game which will be Rahman Squad for Bangladesh T20s: amusement of the fans. “To lose a player like AB, he’s irre- preceded by three Twenty20 internationals Asghar Stanikzai (capt), Mohammad “Ultimately people will be very placeable,” Smith said. “There are against Bangladesh. The T20 games will be Shahzad, Najeebullah Tarakai, Usman disappointed because they are going also quality players there but it’s like KABUL: Teen sensation Rashid Khan will played in the northern Indian city of Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Samiullah to miss him, just because he was that taking Virat Kohli (India captain) out lead a heavyweight spin attack for Dehradun on June 3, 5 and 7. Shinwari, Shafiqullah Shafaq, Darwish brilliant. They wanted to see him play of the Indian team. “Everyone will say Afghanistan in the country’s first-ever Test Afghanistan have had their training base in Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, more,” Smith said at the sidelines of it’s a big loss. More than anything the against India next month, the Afghan cricket India since 2015, and were given Test status Karim Jannat, Rashid Khan, Sharafuddin the Ceat Cricket Rating awards. South African team loses a X-factor board announced yesterday. Khan and fellow last year with Ireland, who lost their first five- Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shapoor “But the guy has played interna- player, who can single-handedly win spinners Mujeeb ur Rahman, Zahir Khan and day match to Pakistan earlier this month. Zadran, Aftab Alam. — AFP tional cricket for around 15 years... you a game.” — Reuters Hamza Hotak were named in a 16-strong Afghanistan will be underdogs in the Test Established 1961 27 Sports Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Curry, Durant spark Warriors over Rockets to reach NBA finals

Rockets ace James Harden finished with 32 points

LOS ANGELES: Stephen Curry inspired a second- “There’s no quit in them. We saw where the bar was half fightback as the reigning champion Golden State this year, but we just couldn’t quite get there. “We’ll Warriors booked their fourth consecutive NBA finals take our summer off and then we’ll try it again next appearance with a 101-92 victory over the Houston season.” Rockets on Monday. Curry scored 27 points with Kevin Durant adding 34 ‘EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING’ as the Warriors advanced to an unprecedented fourth Rockets ace James Harden, who finished with 32 NBA finals meeting in a row against LeBron James and points, said his team’s second-half performances in the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors’ Western games six and seven had decided the fate of the Conference finals game seven victory in Houston hand- series. “One half of basketball. Two games, six and ed them a 4-3 series win, and came after the Rockets seven. We just didn’t have the same energy that we had led by as many as 15 points in the first half. had in the first half, the pace,” Harden said. “It’s The Warriors had looked vulnerable after a slug- extremely frustrating.” gish first-half performance Earlier it looked as if that saw them trail 54-43 Houston were ready to snap at half-time. But just as the Golden State-Cleveland they have done through- monopoly, shrugging off the out the playoffs, the injury absence of Chris Paul Warriors found an extra The second to make a fast start. The gear in the third period, Rockets swarmed over the with Curry and Durant half was vaunted Warriors offense to suddenly finding their keep the visitors firmly on range from three-point unbelievable the back foot. distance to come roaring The Warriors looked HOUSTON: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Clint Capela #15 and James Harden back into the contest. nervous from the outset, #13 of the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 “Basketball is a 48- with a string of early mis- NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on Monday in Houston, Texas. — AFP minute game and no matter how badly we played, how takes that included two turnovers. Durant missed three many shots we missed, there’s always time to turn it free throws in a row early on as Houston gradually around,” Curry said. “The second half was unbelievable. pulled into a 24-19 first quarter lead. point range. A miserable first half for Golden State Two more quick threes from Curry gave the Happy to be back in the finals.” A disgusted Kerr told a courtside television inter- saw Eric Gordon make it 54-43 on the stroke of half- Warriors a nine-point advantage at 72-63, and from The Warriors outscored the Rockets by 33-15 in the viewer it was the “one of the worst quarters of basket- time with an aggressive driving layup. their the NBA champions were too strong as an third quarter, surging into a double-digit lead that they ball we’ve ever played.” The pressure continued in the Yet Golden State flicked the switch after the break, increasingly desperate Houston chased the game. never looked like surrendering. Rockets coach Mike second, with Clint Capela outstanding on defence for and Curry and Durant soon began raining down buck- Kerr later said there had been no hint of panic at D’Antoni meanwhile attempted to put a brave face on a Houston with a string of rebounds. ets from distance. A Durant three-pointer tied it at 61- halftime as the Warriors trailed. “I just tried to remind loss which came after his team had battled into a 3-2 The Rockets pulled away in the second, with 61 and Curry then struck with a three of his own to them that at halftime it was an 11-point game, and lead earlier in the series. Harden to the fore as the hosts moved 15 points clear give Warriors a 64-61 lead, the first time they had led that’s two minutes. If we get a couple of stops and a “I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” D’Antoni said. with both Durant and Curry struggling from three- since a fleeting 9-7 advantage early in the first. few threes we’re back in it,” Kerr said. — AFP

Balotelli scores as Mancini starts Italy reign Reaching FIFA WCup has with a victory special taste among Arab fans KUWAIT: Arab football has real- Again, the team left the champi- ized many of its local and regional onship from the group stages, suf- ST GALLEN: Mario Balotelli got new Italy achievements since inception but fering two defeats. The Moroccans coach Roberto Mancini off to a winning start qualifying for the World Cup has a are facing a tough challenge in next by scoring the opener in a 2-1 win over Saudi special taste among football fans, as month’s World Cup because their Arabia in a pre-World Cup friendly in Saint only eight Arab teams made it to the group include Portugal, Spain and Gallen on Monday. Saudi Arabia face hosts globe’s most watched football cham- Iran. Russia in the opening match of the tourna- pionship since 1930. Tunisia’s first participation in the ment on June 14 while four-time champions Qualifying for the World Cup is a World Cup was in 1978 in Argentina, Italy stay home following their failure to qual- key challenge for Arab national foot- where it achieved the first victory ify for the first time in 60 years. ball teams. Egypt was the first Arab for an Arab and African team by Made the scapegoat for Italy’s first-round and African team to play in the sec- beating Mexico 3-1. However, the exit from the 2014 World Cup, Balotelli’s four- ond World Cup in 1934, but no Arab Tunisians left the World Cup from year Azzurri hiatus ended when he was teams made it to the championship the group stages after being beaten recalled by Mancini, appointed six months ST GALLEN: Italy’s forward Mario Balotelli (R) controls the ball during the international since until Morocco brought back by Poland by one goal and ended after Italy’s shock failure to qualify for Russia friendly football match between Italy and Saudi Arabia at Kybunpark stadium in St Arab participation in the 1970 cup in their clash against then West following a playoff defeat to Sweden. Gallen on Monday. — AFP Mexico. Germany goalless. The Tunisians, It took the 27-year-old Nice striker just 21 No Arab team played in the 1974 better known as Eagles of Carthage, minutes to get on the scoreboard with his first against the 67th-ranked Saudis. Mancini opt- striker scored the second when he turned in a World Cup in Germany, but Tunisia moved to the round of 16th in the goal for Italy since netting the winner against ed for a 4-3-3 formation with Gianluigi rebound ten minutes later. managed to qualify for the next 1998 World Cup in France, but left England at the 2014 World Cup. Substitute Donnarumma in goal and Sassuolo winger Al-Shehri pulled Saudi Arabia back into championship in Argentina in 1978. the 2002 World Cup that was jointly Andrea Belotti added a second midway Matteo Politano handed his full debut. the game four minutes later taking advantage Saudi Arabia and Tunisia are the two hosted by South Korea and Japan through the second half before Yahya Al- Balotelli came out firing early with the Nice of defensive error by Davide Zappacosta. Arab countries with most appear- from the group stages. Shehri pulled one back for the Saudis follow- striker heading just wide off a Leonardo Leganes winger Al-Shehri picked up a Salem ances in the World Cup, five times The Eagles of Carthage also qual- ing Italian defensive blunders. Bonucci cross. Al Dawsari flick and fired past the outrushing each. Algeria made it to the World ified for the 2002 World Cup in “I’m satisfied with the first half-perfor- He finally found a way through with a low Donnarumma into an empty net. After Cup four times, Egypt three, and one Germany, 2010 in South Africa and mance. The difficulties of the second half drive under the outstretched arms of Saudi Donnarumma denied Fahad Al Muwallad a time for each of Kuwait, the United 2014 in Brazil. They were knocked were down to tiredness due to the extra fit- goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais for his 14th late equaliser Italy held on for their first win Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq. out from group stages in the three ness training we’ve been doing over the last goal in 34 appearances. Napoli winger Lorenzo since their 1-0 World Cup qualifieraway to Egypt meanwhile played a single championships. Tunisia’s group in few days,” said Mancini. “Saudi Arabia are Insigne nearly added a second minutes later Albania on October 9, which was followed by match in the 1934 World Cup. this year’s World Cup includes approaching peak form because they are after picking up a pin perfect cross but defend- two draws and two defeats. “In the second It was defeated by Hungary 4-2 Belgium, Panama and England. going to the World Cup. I wasn’t angry about er Yasir Al Shahrani blocked. An Alessio half we held our own against one of the best to leave the tournament, which was Kuwait was the first Arab and Asian the goal we conceded. I thought it was down Romagnoli bicycle kick flew just wide with teams in the world,” said Saudi coach Pizzi. won by Italy for the first time in its team to qualify for the World Cup in to fatigue.” Domenico Criscito rattling the the crossbar. “Although they are not in the World Cup, they history. Egypt, also known as Spain in 1982. Mancini said Balotelli’s performance was have a great coach, an unparalleled history.” Pharaohs, disappeared from World The Blue equalized with then “pretty good”. “Balotelli can do better, much ‘OPEN WOUND’ Belotti added: “The failure to reach the Cup competitions for 56 years until Czechoslovakia but lost to France better, but I thought he did pretty good in the Both Mancini and Saudi coach Juan World Cup is something that continues to playing in the 1990 edition. The and Algeria to be eliminated from first half. He scored a goal, which is important Antonio Pizzi made substitutions in the sec- hurt, it’s an open wound. “We must start again Pharaohs played three games in the group stages. Algeria also played in for a striker, but of course he can do more.” ond half with Balotelli making way for Belotti and build our self-confidence, which I think is group stages, two draws and one the 1982 World Cup but was Italy have dropped to their lowest ever after 58 minutes. And the 24-year-old Torino what we saw tonight.” — AFP loss and thus left the championship. knocked out from the first round. world ranking of 20th, but were in control Egypt qualified for this year World The Algerians, the Desert Worriers, Cup in Russia, due between June 14 played in the 1986 World Cup in and July 15, and was in the same Mexico but was unlucky to also opening World Cup fixture against Australia in campaign. Fekir won his 11th cap, starting for group of Russia, Saudi Arabia and leave the tournament from the first Fekir helps Kazan on June 16. his country for the first time since he also suf- Uruguay. Morocco was the second round. “The game maybe didn’t meet all my fered a bad knee injury in a friendly in Portugal Arab team to qualify for the World The 2014 World Cup in Brazil saw France to expectations, but we controlled it well, got the in September 2015. Cup, in 1970 in Mexico. During that a different Algerian team. The Desert breakthrough before half-time and our move- The 24-year-old is coming off a fantastic tournament, Morocco played three Worriers beat South Korea 4-2 and ment was good, so there were plenty of good season at Lyon and was given his chance by matches in group stages but lost two equalized with Russia to move to the comfortable win things to take from it,” said Deschamps. Deschamps in a role supporting Giroud. Fekir of them and could not qualify for the round of 16th. However, the France’s strength in depth, showcased here curled an early free-kick just wide and next round. Algerians lost to Germany by over Ireland on a night of torrential rain, thunder and light- Corentin Tolisso struck the post for the French However, the Moroccans did a thrilling one goal to leave the cham- ning, means they are among the contenders to in a first half held up at one point by a pitch better job in the 1986 World Cup in pionship. The 1986 World Cup saw win the World Cup, 20 years after becoming invader who gave chasing security staff the Mexico, qualifying for the round of Iraq competing for the first time, but world champions on home soil. runaround on the sodden surface. PARIS: Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir were 16th to the first Arab and African the Lions of Mesopotamia lost all However, bigger tests lie in wait than that The opening goal came in the 40th minute, team reaching this stage. Morocco, three matches and was eliminated. on target as France stepped up their World provided by Martin O’Neill’s Ireland side. The Giroud bundling the ball in at the third attempt Cup preparations by beating the Republic of in that tournament, drew against The United Arab Emirates (UAE) visitors started with seven players who turned following a Fekir corner. Fekir made it two a England and Poland but beat made it to the 1990 World Cup in Ireland 2-0 in Paris on Monday evening. out in the English Premier League this season, minute from the break, collecting a pass from Chelsea striker Giroud bundled in the opener Portugal 3-1. Italy. The Emiratis lost all three but they hardly got near the ball all evening. the ever-dangerous Kylian Mbappe just inside However, they lost to Germany 1- games. Saudi Arabia made an at the Stade de France, and Lyon captain France were not at full strength, with goal- the area, turning and hitting a shot on his Fekir-who has been linked with a move to 0 and were eliminated. Morocco, achievement by moving to the round keeper Hugo Lloris, Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante weaker right foot that was parried by Doyle. also known as Lions of Atlas, quali- of 16 in the 1994 World Cup in the Liverpool-got the second just before the and Antoine Griezmann starting on the bench. However, the unfortunate goalkeeper could break, with a helping hand from Ireland goal- fied for the 1994 World Cup in the US but lost 3-1 to Sweden in the Raphael Varane has not yet joined up with the only send the ball up into the air before it spun US, but left the championship from second round. The Green Falcons keeper Colin Doyle. squad after winning the Champions League over the line. Despite the best efforts of It was a very comfortable victory for Didier the first round where the team suf- also reached the World Cups in with Real Madrid at the weekend. Mbappe-who had a goal disallowed for offside fered three straight defeats. 1998, 2002 and 2006. They were Deschamps’ side in the first of three friendly However, Deschamps handed a fifth cap to France failed to add to their lead in a second matches before they head to Russia. Les Bleus The 1998 World Cup in France eliminated from group stages in the Benjamin Mendy, the Manchester City left- half regularly interrupted by substitutions also saw Morocco’s participation. three championships. — KUNA will also host Italy in Nice on Friday and the back who has hardly played since suffering a before the rain made conditions increasingly United States in Lyon on June 9, with their serious knee injury at the beginning of the farcical towards the end. — AFP Established 1961 Sport

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LAS VEGAS: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a first-period goal past Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game One of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Monday in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP Knights down Caps in Stanley Cup thriller

Capitals coach says his team would recover from setback for game two today

LAS VEGAS: Tomas Nosek struck twice as the Vegas lead through Tom Wilson in the third period. Earlier, a frenetic first period saw the Knights take Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby’s shoulder for 2-2. Golden Knights staged a late fightback to defeat the But a Ryan Reaves goal levelled the score at 4-4 the lead through Colin Miller with a slapshot on the The Knights then swept into the lead at the start of the Washington Capitals 6-4 in a thrilling opening game before Nosek’s double sealed the win. Reaves said the power play with 12 min 45sec left. It marked a dominant second period, Reilly Smith quickest to pounce on a one of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday. A wild Knights’ comeback had been inspired by the team’s start by the Knights, who piled on relentless pressure in loose puck before lashing home from close range for 3-2. encounter at the T-Mobile Arena saw the lead change support. “We feed off the energy, we have been feed- the opening exchanges of the game. But the Caps came Again though, the Capitals’ response was emphatic, hands five times as the Knights launched their hopes of ing off the energy all year,” said Reaves. roaring back with a two-goal blast to take the lead in John Carlson sweeping home to make it 3-3 after deft becoming the first expansion side in history to win the “The fans have been great, and they brought it the space of just a minute. interplay split the Knights defence wide open. The National Hockey League showpiece at the first attempt. tonight.” Capitals coach Barry Trotz said his team Brett Connolly levelled it at 1-1 after cleverly tipping Capitals then regained the lead early in the third The Knights started the NHL season as 500-1 out- would recover from the setback in time for game two Michal Kempny’s point shot through his legs and into through Wilson for 4-3. siders according to bookmakers odds, but have con- today. “I expect us to have a response, we have more to the net. Nicklas Backstrom then shot the Caps ahead There was controversy however when officials founded conventional wisdom by powering into the our game,” Trotz said. “I think we have another level to just 42 seconds later, backhanding past Marc-Andre missed a clear cross-check by Reaves on Carlson just in Stanley Cup finals at the first go. The hastily assembled our game, that’s the exciting thing. (It was the) first Fleury to make it 2-1. front of the Capitals net. The reprieved Reaves then team of outsiders were made to dig deep on Monday experience for some guys, in this building, against this The momentum then swang back to the Knights how- scored the goal that tied it 4-4, setting the stage for after Washington looked to have taken a decisive 4-3 team, so I’m confident we have another level.” ever when William Karlsson’s shot bounced in off Nosek’s game-winning double. — AFP

had lots of chances and was very agrres- American ranked at a lowly 451, a conse- Nadal, Sharapova sive.” Two-time champion Sharapova sur- quence of her lengthy absence from the vived a serious scare to claim a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 tour after giving birth to her daughter in survive scares victory over Dutch qualifier Richel September. Hogenkamp, ranked 130, in her first French Williams has played just four matches in Open match since 2015. 2018, the last of which was a first-round as Serena returns The Russian was not given a wildcard by exit to Naomi Osaka in Miami. Three of her organisers for the tournament last year, Slam titles have come in Paris-in 2002, 2013 PARIS: Rafael Nadal racked up his 80th which took place shortly after her return and 2015 — and longtime coach Patrick French Open win, while Maria Sharapova from a 15-month doping suspension. Mouratoglou has no doubt that Williams is battled back from a final set deficit to reach Sharapova, the 28th seed, will face Croatia’s capable of adding a fourth. the second round as Serena Williams made Donna Vekic in the second round. “Can she do it? Serena can achieve any- her eagerly-awaited Roland Garros return The 31-year-old, five-time major champi- thing-after being her coach for six years, to Grand Slam tennis yesterday. on, took just 24 minutes to win the first set I’m even more sure of that statement,” said Nadal, the 10-time champion, defeated of a match which was delayed from Monday the Frenchman. Williams starts her 16th Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-3, due to thunderstorms, but threw away a 3-1 Roland Garros against Czech world number 7-6 (11/9). World number one Nadal had lead in the second. Sharapova was staring 70 Kristyna Pliskova who has never won a been two sets up but 0-3 down in the third down the barrel of falling at first hurdle in a match at the tournament in three visits. Grand Slam tournament for the first time Third seed Marin Cilic reached the second when rain caused the tie to be suspended PARIS: Russia’s Maria Sharapova celebrates after victory against Netherland’s Richel since the 2010 Australian Open when trail- round with a 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) win over late Monday. He quickly levelled at 3-3 on Hogenkamp at the end of their women’s singles first round match on day three of The Roland ing 3-0 in the third, but the former world Australia’s James Duckworth. Tuesday, saved four break points in the Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris yesterday. — AFP eighth game before saving four set points in number one dug deep and reeled off six Wimbledon and Australian Open runner- the breaker. The top seed eventually straight games to edge into round two. up Cilic, 29, fired 47 winners and 13 aces claimed victory on a third match point when The Russian, who was Paris champion in past the 1,072nd-ranked Duckworth who 70 Maximilian Marterer for a place in the wildcard Fiona Ferro, ranked 257, for a Bolelli dumped a forehand into the net. 2012 and 2014, fired 35 winners in her victo- was playing his first match since the 2017 last 32. place in the last 32. With the headlines Nadal, bidding for an 11th title in Paris ry on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Australian Open. “The last couple of weeks I’ve been dominated by the returns of Williams and and his 17th major, next faces Argentina’s Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov playing unbelievable on this surface,” said Sharapova, world number one Simona Guido Pella for a place in the last 32. “I real- SERENA RETURNS eased to a 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Shapovalov, the youngest player to break Halep will begin her latest bid to win a ly suffered today but it was a good test,” Williams returns to Grand Slam tennis Australian John Millman in his first ever into the world’s top 30 since 2005. Third maiden Slam very much under the radar. said Nadal who had been in danger of drop- for the first time since the 2017 Australian main-draw French Open match. The 19- seed and 2016 champion Garbine The Romanian, who blew a set and 3-0 ping his first set at Roland Garros since his Open where she won a 23rd major while year-old, who lost in Roland Garros qual- Muguruza defeated 2009 winner Svetlana lead to lose the 2017 final to Jelena 2015 quarter-final loss to Novak Djokovic. also being two months pregnant. The 36- ifying last year but is now the 24th seed, Kuznetsova 7-6 (7/0), 6-2. Ostapenko, faces Alison Riske, the 83rd- “Simone is a very good player and he year-old’s return comes with the great will next take on German world number Spain’s Muguruza next faces French ranked American. — AFP