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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 MUHARRAM 9, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Ghanem hails Truck bomb Saudi designers Rosberg legacy of Egypt attack on steal show twists knife parliament, soldiers kills at Dubai with Japan seeks closer2 ties 18 in Turkey8 fashion39 week victory15 US Embassy confirms troops Min 20º came under ‘terror’ attack Max 40º High Tide 04:18 & 19:40 GIs pulled attacker from burning truck Low Tide 12:00 40 PAGES NO: 17015 150 FILS KUWAIT: A collision between a truck driven by an Govt postpones Egyptian and a vehicle carrying three US soldiers in Kuwait was a “terrorist attack”, not an accident as first thought, the embassy confirmed yesterday. “US $10 billion bond Embassy in Kuwait confirms that what at first appeared to be a routine traffic accident involving three deployed issue until 2017 US military personnel... was in fact an attempted terror- DUBAI: Kuwait has delayed a sovereign bond issue ist attack,” the mission said in a statement posted on its of up to $10 billion until next year after deciding it website. The statement said the attack took place on is in no rush to raise funds overseas, bankers famil- Thursday and that the US soldiers escaped unhurt. iar with Kuwaiti debt policy said. Finance Minister The soldiers also rescued the Egyptian driver when Anas Al-Saleh said in July the government planned his truck caught fire, it said. The Kuwaiti interior ministry to sell as much as $10 billion of US dollar-denomi- said on Saturday that authorities arrested the Egyptian nated conventional and Islamic bonds in interna- driver and found with him a handwritten note in which tional markets to help plug its budget deficit for he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. It the current fiscal year, which will end on March 31. also said that the driver, identified as Ibrahim Suleiman, Officials subsequently said they were looking at 28, also carried a belt and material suspected of being a window of September or possibly October for the explosives. The ministry said the attack was on five issue. But the government has still not sent banks a Americans without saying they were troops. request for proposals to arrange the issue, while The US embassy said it was not aware of specific, the sale still needs official approval by the Ministry credible threats against private US citizens in Kuwait at of Finance, said one of the bankers. This means the this time. But it warned that the attack serves as a deal will definitely take place in 2017, he added. reminder to maintain a high level of vigilance, advising “The government has not mandated banks on US citizens to review their personal security plans and the bond, which would suggest that they were tar- remain alert. The embassy did not say where the troops geting a later release post-the Saudi Arabia one,” were stationed, but American forces are deployed to said Dima Jardaneh, head of regional economic Kuwait’s Camp Arifjan. Kuwaiti authorities announced in research at Standard Chartered. BANGKOK: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is welcomed by a senior advisor at July they had dismantled three IS cells plotting attacks, Continued on Page 13 Thailand’s Royal Court at Bangkok International Airport yesterday. Sheikh Sabah will head Kuwait’s delega- including a suicide bombing against a Shiite mosque tion at the second Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit in the Thai capital. — KUNA and against an interior ministry target.— Agencies Court restores citizenship of pro-opposition TV owner MP files request to grill justice minister By B Izzak

Indian tycoon KUWAIT: The administrative lower court yesterday ordered the government to pays $9m for restore the citizenship of pro-opposition Al-Youm television owner Ahmad Jabr Dubai car plate Al-Shemmari, more than two years after it was revoked. In a landmark ruling, the DUBAI: An Indian busi- court also abolished the Amiri decree nessman has paid $9 mil- that withdrew the citizenship of WASHINGTON: A woman looks at the cover of the comic book “Madaya Mom” on lion at auction to grab a Shemmari and his four children, and Oct 7, 2016. — AFP single-digit car registra- ordered the government to return the tion plate in Dubai, feed- nationality to them “immediately” with- Syrian mother living under ing a passion for “unique” out waiting for the rulings of the appeals number plates. Balwinder and cassation courts. siege is Marvel’s superhero Sahani, who owns a The court also ordered the govern- Dubai-based property ment to pay KD 5,001 in temporary com- Ahmad Al-Qudhaibi NEW YORK: Besieged by the Syrian gov- conditions brought on by the Syria’s civil management company, Balwinder Sahani pensation for Shemmari, a verdict that are “sovereign” issues. This verdict was ernment for two years, the city of Madaya war, now in its sixth year. spent AED 33 million on could open the way for him to seek upheld by the appeals court. But the has had little contact with the outside The two Disney-owned companies cre- the “D5” number plate, in an auction organized by the much larger damages. After revoking his court of cassation, whose rulings are world - barely reachable by aid convoys, ated a free, digital comic based on the road authority, Gulf News daily reported yesterday. “I nationality in July 2014, the government final, earlier this year ruled that courts let alone video journalists. So ABC News anonymous dispatches by the young have collected 10 number plates so far and I am look- shut down Al-Youm television and Alam can look into these issues and ordered and Marvel Comics, known for its muscu- mother of five - a way to try and demon- ing forward to having more. It’s a passion. This number Al-Youm newspaper, both owned by him, the lower court to hear the case again. lar superheroes, teamed up find another strate the horrors their cameras could not will go to one of my Rolls-Royces,” he said. on the basis that media licenses must be The ruling will also open the way for a way to help the world see the devastating access. The illustrated panels are far less The daily said more than 300 bidders participated in the name of Kuwaiti citizens only. large number of opposition figures to reality of life under siege. Journalists at bloody than they are heartbreaking. Saturday in the auction which is organized every two The verdict came after more than two resort to court, who were stripped of ABC had been in contact with a woman Combined with the powerful words of the months. Eighty special numbers were on offer. years of a legal battle in which the lower their citizenship amid a government living in Madaya - a city home to some mother - kept anonymous to protect her Auctions for “unique” car plates have become a fashion court initially rejected Shemmari’s peti- crackdown on the opposition during a 40,000 people near the border with family’s safety - they speak to the severe in the glitzy United Arab Emirates with auction organ- tion on the grounds that courts cannot political crisis in the country. Lebanon - who chronicled in a series of hardships trapped families are enduring. izers frequently netting millions of dollars. — AFP look into nationality cases because they Continued on Page 13 blog posts her fight to survive the harsh Continued on Page 13 Syria regime keeps up Aleppo assault

BEIRUT: Syrian government forces yesterday kept up Syria’s official SANA news agency said yesterday that their blistering assault on rebel-held eastern Aleppo rebel shelling killed a baby and wounded two people in after a divided UN Security Council failed to agree on a the Hamdaniyeh neighborhood. On Saturday at the truce to save the war-battered city. Regime forces and United Nations, Russia vetoed a French-drafted resolu- their allies were advancing street by street in the east- tion demanding an end to the bombing of Aleppo, but ern sector which has been out of government hands its own rival measure on a truce was rejected. since 2012. “Clashes on the ground as well as fierce air The failure of the two resolutions deepened divisions strikes went on all night and are continuing Sunday, at the UN Security Council between Moscow and the especially in the Sheikh Said district” of eastern Aleppo, Western powers backing rebel forces in Syria’s five-year said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian war which has killed more than 300,000 people. France’s Observatory for Human Rights. draft called for an end to all military flights over Aleppo The monitor said regime forces took control of the and to air strikes on the rebel-held east that has 250,000 Jandul crossroads in the northeast of Aleppo. The latest inhabitants. “What is at stake today is first and foremost advances aim to clear the way for “a crucial and decisive the fate of Aleppo and its people,” France’s Foreign land offensive”, said Syria’s Al-Watan newspaper which is Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault told the council, urging it to close to the government. The army launched its assault take “immediate action in order to save” the city. on the besieged sector of Aleppo more than two weeks It was the fifth time that Russia used its veto to ago with the backing of Russian air strikes, aiming to block UN action on the war in Syria. Shortly after reunite the city which was Syria’s economic hub before Russia’s veto, the Security Council rejected a rival draft its conflict erupted in 2011. presented by Moscow that called for a ceasefire but Air strikes and artillery fire by the regime and its did not mention a halt in air strikes. Britain’s ambassa- Russian ally killed 290 people, mostly civilians and dor to the United Nations, Matthew Rycroft, described including 57 children, since the Sept 22 launch of oper- Saturday’s failure in New York as “a bad day for Russia, ations in Aleppo, the Observatory said. The Britain- but an even worse day for the people of Aleppo”. based monitor, which compiles its information from Following the meeting, his Russian counterpart Vitaly sources on the ground, said 50 civilians, including nine Churkin insisted that diplomatic efforts on Syria were RAEL, Syria: Syrian rebel fighters get into a pickup truck flying an Islamist flag in this northern village after they cap- children, have also died in rebel bombardment of not dead. tured it from the Islamic State group in the Marj Dabiq area north of the embattled city of Aleppo yesterday. — AFP regime-controlled western districts. Continued on Page 13 LOCAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace receives Acting National Assembly Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainij yesterday. yesterday. —Photos by KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah.

Kuwait, Egypt seek closer in my view parliamentary ties: Speaker SME issues Al-Ghanim pays tribute to legacy of Egyptian parliament By Fajar A.R. he amount of small and medium enterprises SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The Egyptian parlia- Awadhi and Rakan Al-Nisf as well as life in Egypt, in the presence of heads and that have been flourishing in Kuwait in the ment has proven its repute despite the National Assembly Secretary General members of Arab, African and internation- Tpast few years has been absolutely inspiring. adversity it has encountered during the Allam Al-Kandari. al legislatures. Al-Sisi reviewed the experi- Oil prices might be dropping, but other sectors have course of its illustrious history, Kuwaiti Al-Ghanem met his Egyptian counter- ment of the parliamentary life in the coun- been blooming, from food and beverage to the cre- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali part Dr Ali Abdulal in Egypt’s Red Sea try since the formation of a first legislature ative industry, fashion, music, design, you name it! I Al-Ghanim said yesterday. resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh yesterday. upon a decree by Khedive Ismail Pasha in am very proud to be representing clients in such Al-Ghanim’s remarks came in a state- During the meeting, held on the sidelines 1866. industries and although the majority of my clients ment to the press after participating in of a ceremony marking the 150th anniver- He said the parliament has experienced are prospering in their field, they do face challeng- celebrations marking the sesquicentennial sary of the Egyptian parliament, they dis- big changes since its establishment, ing legal issues. I have written the issues and the anniversary of the inception of Egypt’s cussed bilateral cooperation and coordi- adding that the 2014 Constitution “grants solutions available. parliament. nation between both sides’ parliaments the current 596-seat parliament wide and Question: My partners and I have been in the “We are proud to join our Egyptian over continental and international issues. unprecedented powers”. This parliament food and beverage industry for the past four years. brothers in their celebrations, as Egypt has represents different segments of Egyptian Although the business is succeeding, I would like to always been a pioneer of Arab parliamen- Condolences people, he asserted. He indicated that the leave the partnership as I would like to do my own tarianism,” Al-Ghanim noted. “We are talk- The Speaker yesterday sent a cable of House of Representatives has taken its thing. I am also not happy with the terms and condi- ing about the largest Arab nation’s parlia- condolences to Haiti’s Senate President responsibilities amid “unprecedented eco- tions that we are working under. How can I leave? ment and of a history so rich and pro- Ronald Larche and Speaker of the House nomic and political challenges”, express- I honestly don’t answer questions like these found,” the Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker of Representatives Cholzer Chancy over ing his confidence in parliamentarians’ without reviewing all the necessary documents said, adding that Kuwait’s ties with Egypt the victims of Hurricane Matthew. ability to take measures aiming to main- remain vigorous. Moreover, he wished the Meanwhile, Egypt’s President Abdelfatah tain the country’s security and achieve its and gathering more information about the com- Egyptian parliament “every success and Al-Sisi said yesterday that the parliamen- economic renaissance”. pany, the company’s articles of association and the company’s policies, to name a few. The general prosperity.” SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Kuwaiti National tary life over the last decades has “mir- He voiced his hope that the House Speaker Al-Ghanim accompanied by a rored the country’s social, economic and would translate aspirations of Egyptian procedure would be for you to offer your share to delegation is taking part in the festival. Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al- political situations”. Al-Sisi made the people into effective legislations and reso- the other partners first - they have priority over The delegation includes MPs Faisal Al- Ghanim speaking to the media in remark in a speech during a ceremony lutions so as to achieve social and eco- your share. Should they refuse or refuse to Shaya, Humoud Al-Hamdan, Kamel Al- Sharm El-Sheikh yesterday. —KUNA marking 150 years of the parliamentary nomic development. —KUNA respond to your offer, you can publish your offer to them in a newspaper and wait for seven days. If you do not receive a response within this time- Sheikh Salman lauds frame from any of the partners, then you can sell youth for global recognition A company does not need a KUWAIT: Kuwait being chosen as the “Youth Capital” for managing partner, but can the year 2017 would not have been possible without the youth themselves, Minister of Information and just have a registered Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said yesterday. In a speech manager. You can leave the during a meeting with a higher committee dealing with this distinction, Sheikh Salman said that the Arab company and all the part- League has prioritized youth-related issues, ultimately choosing Kuwait as the “Youth Capital of 2017.” ners need to do is hire a Moreover, he noted that this honor bestowed upon Kuwait is a testament to the country’s commitment to manager, if they can’t or its youth, as he underscored the “Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, formed in 2013, as a government body don’t want to be managers. tasked with catering to the nation’s youth.” Speaking on the United Nations’ (UN) vision towards youth, he said it was altered in 1995 into a strategy that placed them at your share to a third party or waive your shares to the epicenter of global development goals, adding that the other partners. a slew of youth projects have been completed in recent Question: We have been in the real estate years. industry for the past five years, and I have been On the distinction, he revealed that Kuwait has been the managing partner. I want to leave now and sell selected as the “Youth Capital” from May 2017 to April my shares, but my partners are saying I can’t 2018, a period he said will be marked by a plethora of because there isn’t anyone suitable to be the man- activities and programs. As a bastion of humanity, Sheikh aging partner. The other partners have fulltime Salman said that Kuwait has plenty to offer. —KUNA jobs and therefore cannot be managing partners. What can I do? Ooredoo announces second A company does not need a managing partner, NCCAL to hold but can just have a registered manager. You can leave the company and all the partners need to do session on Islamic winner of Mini Cooper is hire a manager, if they can’t or don’t want to be managers. The manager will be officially registered civilization KUWAIT: Ooredoo, the fastest net- and is responsible for the company’s presence. work in Kuwait in 2016, announced Question: We are a limited liability company with KUWAIT: Kuwait National Council for Culture, Art and Mohammed Bassam as the lucky four partners. I would like to leave the company, Letters (NCCAL) will hold a conference under the name winner of second Mini Cooper draw but I have no idea how much my share is worth. I “Science in the Islamic civilization, intellectual, cultural and on Thursday, in collaboration with effects” from 10th to 12th of October during the celebra- would like to sell my share to them, but how do I Al-Babtain, the authorized seller of tion of Kuwait as the capital of Islamic culture for 2016, the calculate how much it is worth? customers flexibility in their usage ward unused Internet data to the NCCAL General Secretariat said yesterday. Samsung devices in Kuwait. The Unfortunately as lawyers, we don’t do such cal- It said in a statement that the conference takes place draw concludes Ooredoo’s exclusive depending on their lifestyle. Shamel following month, which will pro- culations. Also, there isn’t a right or wrong way to under the auspices of the Minister of Information, Minister promotion on Shamel postpaid plans allow customers to freeze vide customers with more freedom do it. You could go to a financial firm and ask them of State for Youth Affairs and the NCCAL Chairman, Sheikh packages with Samsung’s latest S7 contracts for up to three months to use the web. Customers can also to do the calculations for you. They will not only Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. The convention includes a edition. when traveling, so they wouldn’t get the latest device from Ooredoo, take into account how much the capital of the com- number of important scientific subjects namely: All customers who subscribed to have to pay for a service that they even if they have existing con- pany is or the assets, but also the current market Translation in the human civilization and effects of intellec- any of Shamel packages starting don’t use. tracts, which allows them more value that includes all of the above. It’s always good tual scientists, philosophers in the Islamic civilization and from KD17.5 with Samsung S7 from Customers can also enjoy unlim- freedom and flexibility in use. For to know how much your shares are worth, but you Islamic culture effect on the European Renaissance. the beginning of the campaign in ited local voice calls on Ooredoo more information about the could also just quote an offer that you are happy General Secretariat of the NCCAL called on researchers August were eligible for the cam- network, a feature included in all unique Shamel packages, please with, even if it’s more or less. The amount doesn’t and those interested in Islamic civilization to attend the paign. The offers come with all the packages. They can also transfer visit any one of Ooredoo’s branches have to be the market price. conference’s nine sessions. —KUNA exclusive benefits for Shamel, giving contracts at any time and carry for- or official dealers. LOCAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 3 brothers arrested for reckless driving Stateless person posed as detective held

By Hanan Al-Saadoun usually asked for victims’ IDs, and as KUWAIT: Three Kuwaiti brothers were soon they got arrested for reckless driving, endangering their wallets out, others’ lives, resisting arrest and assaulting he snatched them police officers. Security sources explained and fled. that one of the brothers was driving dan- gerously, and when told to pull over, he Municipal drove on the opposite side of the road, hit- inspection ting another vehicle. The source added that KUWAIT: The state- Capital munici- his two brothers tried to free him, but they less person arrested pality inspection were eventually controlled. Policemen for impersonating as teams collected found one of them was wanted for a KD a police detective. KD 2,175 in fines 3,000 financial claim. in September, said Capital municipality manager Ammar Al- Arrested with guns Ammar, noting that 55 warnings were Two citizens were arrested with a shot- issued and 54 houses were inspected gun and 22 cartridges, said security pending connecting power supplies. sources. Ammar added that the teams filed 150 KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry yesterday inaugurated a special training program for traffic police agents with the attendance of food-related citations, marked 33 aban- MoI’s acting assistant undersecretary for traffic affairs Maj Gen Fahd Al-Showayye, top MoI officials, UNDP’s deputy resident rep- Impersonation doned vehicles, removed 26 illegal ads and resentative Dima Al-Khateeb and the Supreme Planning Council’s assistant secretary general Talal Al-Shemmari. The program A stateless person was arrested for two violations on public property. will be for a month with participation of 22 trainees from the traffic sector and three from the investigations department. impersonating as a police detective and Meanwhile, Jahra municipality inspectors robbing expats in Shuwaikh Industrial area. removed five abandoned vehicles and six Security sources noted that the suspect public property violations.

KUWAIT: KFSD is participating in the Kuwait Industries Union Exhibition being held from Oct 9 to 11 as a government sponsor. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subaih, Kuwait Industries Union Chairman Hussein Ali Al-Kharafi and top KFSD officials. —Photos by Hanan Al-Saadoun Zain donates over KD 45,000 to humanitarian causes

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced the donation of over KD 45,000 on behalf of its customers for humanitarian causes. The donation came as part of its recently concluded charitable initiative it launched during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The donation came in collaboration with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Association, and will be utilized to build a number of water wells at distant locations in Somalia and Kyrgyzstan with the aim of providing clean and safe drinking water to underprivileged families. Zain’s donation on behalf of its customers came in line with its Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility strategy that seeks those who are in need of help. phone app, and any of Zain’s Quickpay to contribute to humanitarian causes. Zain The donation came as part of Zain’s recently machines. prides itself on its long track of records and concluded initiative launched in June, where the Zain will continue to introduce initiatives that contributions it has put in philanthropic areas. company donated 500 Fils (half a KD) every time reflect the traditional humanitarian values and The company strongly believes that such ini- a customer paid their bill during the Holy Month principles of the Kuwaiti society; aimed at KUWAIT: Capital municipality inspection teams issued 55 warnings and tiatives help infuse a sense of responsibility of Ramadan through one of Zain’s electronic enriching the art of giving and increasing bond- inspected 54 houses for violations. into members of the society, to help support channels, including Zain’s website, Zain’s smart- ing between individuals.

KUWAIT: Shiite men flagellate themselves with chains in preparation for the peak of the mourning period of Ashoura at a husseiniya in Daiya on Saturday. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 LOCAL

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KUWAIT: A dazzling view of the Al-Shaheen Park at night with its illuminated fountains spraying blue-colored water into the air. —KUNA

PAAET seeks to empower Global silence over Aleppo women to face challenges carnage disgraceful: Kuwait KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Also, the authority seeks more Applied Education and Training cooperation accords with Kuwait’s OIC calls for emergency session on Syria situation (PAAET) is hard at work to empower Public Authority for Youth (PAY), women in the Gulf to face contempo- which is a strategic partner in sup- JEDDAH: An extraordinary session of the The international community’s silence over been steadfast in its support of Syria, as he rary challenges, PAAET Director porting young people, Al-Athari not- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at the atrocities committed in the Syrian city of Aleppo underscored numerous pledges Kuwait has General Dr Ahmad Saleh Al-Athari ed. It also aspires for concluding fur- delegates’ level yielded calls yesterday for an is a sign of failure, Al-Enezi said yesterday, made to help the war-torn nation. said. Al-Athari made the statement at ther agreements with external author- urgent meeting to discuss worsening conditions adding that global reaction to the bloodshed is a “We face a mounting obligation to cease the a meeting yesterday for the higher ities and seeks to shed light during in Syria. The session, which was chaired by “disgrace.” Al-Enezi made the remarks in a humanitarian suffering in Syria through the dire committee of the second scientific the forum on the achievements of the Kuwait’s Consul General and permanent dele- speech during an extraordinary OIC meeting at need to enforce a stringent ceasefire and to and cultural forum of students of the Gulf women, as well as the challenges gate to the OIC Wael Al-Enezi, aimed to ensure the delegates’ level, called to discuss deteriorat- deliver much needed relief aid to the country,” Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) uni- and obstacles they are facing. that Islamic nations would act in concert over ing humanitarian conditions in Aleppo. he added. He also asserted that the meeting will versity and educational institutions. For his part, PAY Director General efforts to end the war in Syria and other conflicts “What is happening in Syria is not only a persist and that the situation in Syria will be plaguing the Arab world, a statement issued fol- grave crime but a flagrant infraction of interna- closely monitored. The meeting focused on setting Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said that they lowing the conclusion of the meeting noted. tional laws and conventions,” the Kuwaiti diplo- Meanwhile, the OIC’s Secretary General Iyad the axes and the goals of the forum would offer support to youth through Moreover, the statement decried “the brutal mat said. Moreover, he noted that the most Madani said that the international community slated for March 19-23, 2017. The experts and specialists, to assess their forms of warfare” taking place in Syria, adding abominable methods of warfare are being prac- is obligated to fulfill its responsibilities to PAAET is making hard efforts to pre- behavior and define their needs dur- that the onus is on the Syrian government and ticed in Aleppo, “as all forms of life have fallen address the deteriorating conditions in the pare for the forum, to enhance bases ing panel discussions, and will also lis- its allies who should be held accountable for victim to these attacks.” war-torn city of Aleppo. He also called for an of fair competition and scientific ten to their views, Al-Mutairi said. He these aggressions. The statement also noted He also said that the meeting was called due urgent ceasefire that would facilitate the flow integrity in addition to highlighting stressed the fact that PAY is working in that it is incumbent upon the United Nations to the international community’s failure to put of relief aid into the country, pressing the inter- creativity and skills of the GCC women line with directives of His Highness the (UN) to ensure that peace and security is an end to the violence. Speaking on Kuwait’s national community to pile pressure on the in scientific, economic and social Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber restored in Syria, as it highlighted the need for a contributions to mitigate the misery of the Syrian government to accept a political solu- scenes, he said. Al-Sabah to support youth. —KUNA sustainable solution to the conflict. Syrian people, Al-Enezi said that the country has tion to the conflict. — KUNA

ABK rolls out a series of initiatives in support of cancer awareness month

KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait to wear for the month while also on 13 October, 2016 at the Sheikha (ABK) recently announced its sup- offering staff and customers dis- Badriya Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al- port of cancer awareness month, counts on cancer screening tests at Sabah Center for Oncology and whereby the Bank is rolling out a Royal Hayat Hospital, which will be Stem Cell Transfusion. The Bank will series of initiatives that aim to raise valid until December 2016. The conclude initiatives for this month awareness and understanding of Bank will also raise awareness of with the sponsorship of the ‘Fight the various cancer related diseases the disease by sending out weekly Like A Girl’ breast cancer awareness and raise funds for research into its cancer awareness messages event, an annual initiative held by diagnosis, prevention and treat- through its social media channels. The American Women’s League ment. In parallel, ABK will be sponsor- Kuwait (AWL). The event is sched- ABK started the month by pre- ing an open day for cancer patients uled to take place on 22 October, senting staff members with an in collaboration with the Cancer 2016 at the Jumeirah Hotel informative brochure and a ribbon Control Center, which will be held Ballroom. LOCAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subaih and other officials during the launch of the Kuwait Industries Unionxpo E 2016 at Sheraton Hotel yesterday. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Kuwait to empower young entrepreneurs Minister opens 3-day Industries Union Expo 2016

By Nawara Fattahova others are participating in the expo. “The Kuwait local products,” she added. Industries Union Expo is rapidly improving every As part of the expo, a symposium was held after KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind year, which indicates the importance of the indus- the official launch of the exhibition. Al-Subaih yesterday said the government has 11 trial sector for the local economy. The Ministry of Representatives of three institutions presented this transformative and youth projects in the pipeline, Social Affairs supports new industries, and is coop- symposium. Acting Director General of KIU and the General Secretariat for Planning will exe- erating with 10 youth groups from cooperative Mohammed Al-Ajmi noted that KIU has approved cute them. “The government aims to have more societies and development centers. Next month, a more than 230 applications for expanding indus- industries run by the youth that promote local decision will be issued to support these projects by tries in various areas including west Shuaiba, products,” said Subaih, who is also the State mandating 10 percent of the ministry’s purchases Amghara and Subhan during the past two years. Minister for Planning and Development, during the from these projects,” Subaih said. “Shuaiba will see new projects including 35 launch of the Kuwait Industries Union Expo 2016 at Regarding developing Kuwaiti islands, Subaih industrial investment projects of a value of KD 1 Sheraton Hotel yesterday. said a company is studying the project, and that billion. All these projects respect environmental This three-day event is organized by the Kuwait Khairan City will also be integrated in this develop- standards. We should focus on manufacturing as Industries Union (KIU), and 55 local industrial com- ment. “The company will present three proposals this is the strategic alternative, especially with the panies and public institutions from different sec- for the project, and the ministry will select one. The low price of oil. Also, 1,056 industrial plots in tors including food, construction, chemical and hike in petrol prices hasn’t affected the prices of Shadadiya will be given to the applicants after approval by the municipal council,” stressed Ajmi. KIU has executed a ‘one window’ service. “We faced a problem of incompetent employees. With the electronic portal, we overcame this obstacle and succeeded to finalize over 150 transactions. We are also preparing a recycling project in Salmi, and are now readying the infrastructure,” he added. Abdullah Al-Sabah, Director General of the Environment Public Authority (EPA), explained the new environment law includes more than 50 arti- cles related to industry, factories, emissions and other issues. “EPA aims to gain the cooperation of all factories so that they use safe ways of waste dis- posal, and they are cooperating. EPA hasn’t shut down any factory till now, but we have issued some fines,” he pointed out. Abdullah Al-Motoutah, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, said the One Window service was launched at the authority in cooperation with KIU, through which investors can renew, cancel or make inquiries. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report Absolute Jet ski rider arrested for Asian swimmer’s frustration

death off Salmiya By Hassan Al-Essa KUWAIT: The rider of the jet ski who hit an Asian swimmer off Salmiya resulting in the latter’s death was eventually friend of mine, who is a businessman of medi- arrested, security sources. The jet ski rider, who had fled the um caliber and not a tycoon, who step into ten- scene following the incident and the police were in the Aders wherever they go, spoke to me very sadly, pursuit of the man. which is not like him. He told me that he was seriously considering going into semi-permanent residence abroad, probably in Spain or Portugal, because both Pirated CDs seized countries give foreigners permanent residence and a A massive inspection campaign was launched recent- Schengen visa if they own a reasonably-priced home ly across Kuwait in order to protect copyrights resulted in there. He said that he feels absolute depression and confiscating hundreds of pirated CDs from 38 places. frustration and sees no hope for a better future, because state situations are getting worse without any World Concerns hope for possible solutions or making any dreams Fake robbery come true. A Jordanian who had reported that robbers stole KD Arabs’ Concerns My depressed friend said that he has been very 12,600 from his vehicle was recently arrested when detec- worried and concerned over the past few years. He tives found out that the money belonged to a friend of his explained that he was not worried about death or geri- and that he faked the robbery to take hold of the money atric diseases and loss of youth. He stressed that he for himself, said security sources. was worried about the unknown and the state’s loss of all hopes for a better future. He said the state adminis- tration does not include a single person holding any Argument leads to brawl Al-Anba sort of torches to light the paths of tomorrow. An Egyptian sustained a head injury when an argu- “The problem is not about falling oil prices,” he said ment with a relative developed into a fight in a restau- explaining that all businessmen, merchants and gov- rant in Khaitan, said security sources. ernment employees mainly rely on that good and that it was normal to be affected by the end of the welfare years. “It is a matter of a lack of trust in the administra- Citizen dies in crash tion,” he added, noting we are forced to deal with this A citizen was instantly killed and another was seriously administration without any discussion. So, what about injured when their vehicle turned turtle along Al-Salmi having it change its opinions or way of work that has highway, said security sources. The injured was rushed to been the same for generations? Jahra Hospital for treatment. Al-Jarida My friend gave an example of two similarly identi- cal companies working in the same line of business that have been given KD 1 million each to invest. He Asians assaulted West is not better than us added that after a while, you would find that one of Three Asians working in a laundry reported that a the companies had lost the million and borrowed client assaulted them because he found out that one another, while the other made a one-million dinar of his Dishdashas was burnt while they were ironing it. By Arwa Al-Waqian profit. “The difference between both countries is sim- ple - administration, my friend,” he underlined, noting henever your own society bullies, hates and tives’ nosiness and hatred if you are any different from that the one with good management made profits. Bro loses cool ostracizes you, you will have no option but to the rest of the herd. We have recently started flying to A citizen was recently arrested after his own brother My friend highlighted that he had interest in poli- Whate it back, hate its individuals and reject its countries that respect and value liberties, where we can tics and stressed that it is politics that imposes itself on called the police seeking help to bring his brother under traditions and customs and probably its religion as well, live the simple life we have always dreamt of. him and that he could not express his opinion even in control because he was drugged and out of control. The citi- because you will find that others keep advising you with In our societies, simplicity is restricted to the poor, zen reported that the brother smashed a TV during his rage. the simplest matters because of growing limitations the excuse that ‘religion is the opium of the masses’. I am extravaganza is the culture of religious people and pas- and restrictions on freedoms. He said that one could not here praising Western countries, because they are sion is a secret we only reveal to the sick and needy. The not object or criticize except within allowed limits. He not better than us, but because they discovered at an West is no better than us. We have as intelligent and cre- added that Kuwait enjoyed the climax of liberties in Police major injured early stage how the human nature accepts violence, sar- ative minds. Our problem is that we are living in soci- A traffic police major was recently rushed to hospi- the 1960s and that it began to deteriorate by the casm, harassment and violating others’ privacy. This is eties that violate privacy and incriminate people for decade to where we are now. tal with injuries when a citizen refused his instructions why laws were set to incriminate bullying and hate. being ‘different’. This is the true problem that cannot be not to use a U-Turn outside a school during rush hour “Just review our papers, which are only different in Laws deem any person using racial discrimination legal- solved unless by setting laws incriminating hatred and names because of censorship, and you will find noth- and ran him over, said security sources. On checking ly accountable, and so many people avoid insulting oth- those showing it. on the suspect’s registration, the police found out that ing but emptiness in headlines, comments and ers not because they have profound manners or respect Finally, one has to always remember how small he is columns,” he rued, asking to be excused because he the vehicle belonged to a female citizen and the driver others, but because of fear of legal accountability. in an enormous world, and that he has no right in judg- was her brother who was eventually arrested. had an appointment to apply for a Schengen visa, Therefore, we are on a constant run from real life that ing others and making choices for them! leaving us here fighting about fuel prices! overburdens us by bearing with strangers’ curiosity, rela- — Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida — Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida Suicide attempt A female citizen was recently rushed to Adan Hospital by her family when she swallowed a large number of pills in an apparent suicide attempt.

Citizen duped A citizen reported to the police that a Somali real estate broker had taken KD 5000 from him as commis- sion for sale of a 12,500 sqm of farm in Abdali for KD 30,000. However, the Somali reportedly disappeared after taking the ‘commission. —Al-Rai/Al-Anbaa

Momentum gains for Takaud’s MENA pensions conference

MANAMA: TAKAUD, the specialist provider of savings and pension solutions for the MENA region, announced yesterday that, with almost 250 registered delegates to date, momentum is building for the Middle East and North Africa “MENA” Pensions Conference. The Conference will bring together, for the first time, private and public sector representatives, region- al and global institutions and leading employee benefits con- sultants to discuss how the region can reflect global practices in pension schemes for citizens and expat workers. The Conference is being held under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain and will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, Bahrain on October 18, 2016. EQUATE sponsors Kuwait Industries Expo “The support we have received has been overwhelming,” said Ebrahim K Ebrahim, TAKAUD’s Chief Government Business and Communications Officer, and the leader of the Conference KUWAIT: Under the patronage of His ufacturers to launch export operations to tributing to overall sustainability. This can be Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), initiative. “We are most grateful for the high level commitment Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad several countries.” done through the integration of oil, gas and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), demonstrated for the Conference and its important goals.” The Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, EQUATE Petrochemical Husain added, “As a global industrial petrochemical sectors.” Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) Conference has drawn prominent speakers, including repre- Company, Kuwait’s first international joint- enterprise, EQUATE is the first Kuwaiti petro- Husain expressed appreciation and grati- and Qurain Petrochemical Industries sentatives of international organisations such as the World venture in this industry, sponsored the Third chemical company to establish an industrial tude to Kuwait Industries Union (KIU) along Company (QPIC). Having commenced pro- Bank, the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Kuwait Industries Expo 2016. Through this investment in the USA through a world- with all participants in the expo for their role duction in 1997, EQUATE is currently the Development) and the World sponsorship for the third consecutive year, scale ethylene glycol (EG) plant with a in organizing and enriching this event. owner and single-operator of several fully Pension Council. Public pension EQUATE aspires to strengthen cooperation capacity of 750,000 metric tons annually. During the opening ceremony, EQUATE’s integrated world-class units in Kuwait, entities from Bahrain, the and coordination among Kuwait’s industrial The plant is expected to be finalized during exhibition stand hosted the representative North America and Europe that annually Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt organizations, as well as familiarize the pub- 2019. Currently, EQUATE is the world’s sec- of HH the Amir, Minister of Social Affairs & produce over 6 million tons of the highest and Morocco will provide their lic with the role and added-value of the ond largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG) Labor and Minister of State for Development quality petrochemicals. As part of its global perspective to the audience of Kuwaiti industrial sector. with a 12 percent market share.” EG is used and Planning Affairs Hind Al-Sabeeh. presence and growth opportunities, distinguished and expert dele- EQUATE President & CEO Mohammad in a number of market applications, includ- EQUATE’s stand has attracted numerous EQUATE fully acquired MEGlobal as a wholly gates. Delegates from across the Husain said, “We seek overall industrial col- ing polyester fibers, polyethylene terephtha- attendees who are interested in receiving owned subsidiary in 2015. MEGlobal is a region will be joined by interna- laboration and integration by all industry- late (PET) bottles and packaging, antifreeze more information about the company’s world leader in the manufacture and mar- tional delegates from the coun- related bodies in Kuwait, public and private. and coolants, paints, resins, deicing fluids, activities and overall contributions. Kuwait keting of petrochemicals with operations in tries of Albania, Mongolia, Such a step would greatly contribute to the heat transfer fluids and construction materi- Industries Expo 2016 is held from the 9th to North America and Europe. EQUATE’s opera- Nigeria and Namibia. diversification of our national economy, als. Husain added, “Through this expo, we the 11th of October at the Sheraton Hotel in tions through MEGlobal and Greater Ebrahim K Ebrahim Official Conference partners especially that EQUATE’s petrochemical can highlight the vitality of the Kuwaiti Kuwait City. EQUATE, the Kuwait-based integrated include the Economic products represent over 60 percent of petrochemical sector in the development Established in 1995 as Kuwait’s first inter- petrochemical complex, include producing Development Board, Nogaholding, Bahrain Bourse and the SIO (Social Insurance Organisation). Ebrahim emphasizes that the Kuwait’s export value from non-oil sources. and progress of our national economy by national joint-venture in this industry, Ethylene, Polyethylene (PE), Ethylene Glycol Conference is meeting a need in the region by bringing In addition, EQUATE has contributed to the diversifying income sources, devising addi- EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE) (EG), Polypropylene (PP), Styrene Monomer together public pension administrators, private-sector pen- growth of the local plastics industry by over tional added-value, creating job opportuni- embodies its “Partners in Success” slogan (SM), Paraxylene (PX), Heavy Aromatics (HA) sion providers, economic advisors, financial services regula- 450 percent and supported these local man- ties especially for nationals, as well as con- through the partnership among and Benzene (BZ). tors, asset managers, and specialist financial firms. He points out that the Conference mandate supports public and private pension provision: “Globally, there are challenges in sustaining social security benefits due to changes in economic, demo- graphic and social conditions,” he stated. “This conference will explore and present options beyond sole pension-provision by governments, in line with the World Bank’s three-pillar pension format”. Moreover, with the presence of substantial numbers of expatriate workers throughout the region, there is a need to ensure that this working population has access to regulated private-sector pensions, assuring them of some sort of retirement security. In many companies the End-of-Service Benefits (ESBs) for expat workers are not adequately managed in accordance with global best practices.” In our region alone, private sector pensions are currently a US$30 billion business. Experts have calculated that by 2023, just seven years from now, if this region invests in private and corporate pensions at a level that reflects the average of the 16 countries studied by Towers Watson in 2015, pensions will rep- resent $1.9 trillion in assets under management, which in turn can turn the region into a super financial centre. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 Arab coalition to probe Yemen Afghan migrants stuck in the Balkans resist going home funeral carnage Page 12 Page 8 Current, former GOP elected officials back away from Trump No chance he’ll quit

WASHINGTON: The list is growing of elected Republican officials and others who want Donald Trump to abandon his presidential campaign or say they will not vote for him. Comments of some of those leaving Trump after the revelation of vulgar comments he made about women, recorded in 2005. He says there’s no chance he’ll quit. “I wanted to be able to support my party’s nominee, chosen by the people, because I feel strongly that we need a change in direction for our country. However, I’m a mom and an American first, and I cannot and will not support a candidate for president who brags about degrading and assaulting women. I will not be voting for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton and instead will be writ- ing in Governor Pence for president on Election Day.” - Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. “While I continue to respect those who still support Donald Trump, I can no longer support him. I continue to believe our country cannot afford a Hillary Clinton presi- dency. I will be voting for Mike Pence for president.” - Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio. “I have reached the decision that I can no longer endorse Donald Trump. This is not a decision that I have reached lightly, but his pattern of behavior has left me no choice. ... Make no mistake. We need conservative leader- ship in the White House. I urge Donald Trump to step aside and allow the Republican Party to put forward a conservative candidate like Mike Pence who can defeat Hillary Clinton.” - Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho. “Donald Trump’s comments regarding women were disgraceful and appalling. There are absolutely no circum- stances under which it would ever be appropriate to speak of women in such a way. It is now clear Donald Trump is not fit to be president of the United States and cannot defeat Hillary Clinton. I believe he should step aside and allow Governor Pence to lead the Republican ticket.” - Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama. “I can no longer look past the pattern of behavior and comments that have been made by Donald Trump. ...I LAS VEGAS: Mitt Romney, Rep. Cresent Hardy, Rep. Joe Heck, Sen. Dean Heller and Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison pose for photos with campaign volunteers at a campaign- believe our only option is to formally ask Mr. Trump to rally on Saturday.—AP step down and to allow Republicans the opportunity to elect someone who will provide us with the strong lead- cannot vote for him. For the good of the party, and the demeaning language. Women have worked hard to gain or another appropriate nominee from the Republican ership so desperately needed and one that Americans country, he should step aside.” - Rep. Mia Love of Utah. the dignity and respect we deserve. The appropriate next Party. I cannot in good conscience vote for Donald Trump deserve.” - Senate candidate Rep. Joe Heck of Nevada. “Mr. Trump himself has acknowledged this and identi- step may be for him to re-examine his candidacy.” - Sen. and I would never vote for Hillary Clinton.” - Rep. Barbara “I have wanted to support the candidate our party fied this series of events tonight as a mere distraction. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia. Comstock of Virginia. nominated. He was not my choice, but as a past nominee, Well, with all due respect sir, you, sir, are the distraction. “In a campaign cycle that has been nothing but a race “As disappointed as I’ve been with his antics through- I thought it important I respect the fact that Donald Your conduct, sir, is the distraction. It’s a distraction from to the bottom - at such a critical moment for our nation - out this campaign, I thought supporting the nominee Trump won a majority of the delegates by the rules our the very principles that will help us win in November. and with so many who have tried to be respectful of a was the best thing for our country and our party. Now, it party set. But Donald Trump’s behavior this week, con- You, yourself sir, Mr. Trump, have stated repeatedly that record primary vote, the time has come for Governor is abundantly clear that the best thing for our country cluding with the disclosure of his demeaning comments the goal, the objective has got to be to defeat Hillary Pence to lead the ticket.” - Former Utah Gov. Jon and our party is for Trump to step aside and allow a about women and his boasts about sexual assaults, make Clinton in November. I couldn’t agree more. It’s for pre- Huntsman. responsible, respectable Republican to lead the ticket.” - it impossible to continue to offer even conditional sup- cisely that reason, Mr. Trump, that I respectfully ask you, “For the good of the country, and to give the US Rep. Martha Roby of Alabama. port for his candidacy. ... Cindy and I will not vote for with all due respect, to step aside, step down, allow Republicans a chance of defeating Hillary Clinton, Mr. “I cannot and will not support Donald Trump for presi- Donald Trump. I have never voted for a Democratic presi- someone else to carry the banner of these principles, Trump should step aside. His defeat at this point seems dent. He has forfeited the right to be our party’s nomi- dential candidate and we will not vote for Hillary Clinton. these principles that have made our country great, these almost certain. And four years of Hillary Clinton is not nee.” - Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski. We will write in the name of some good conservative principles that will stand as a beacon of hope to the what is best for this country. Mr. Trump should put the “Keeping Republicans in the Senate majority is critical Republican who is qualified to be president.” - Sen. John American family rather than weighing down the country first and do the right thing.” - Rep. Mike Coffman to the economic and national security of Alaska and McCain of Arizona. American people, rather than weighing down the very of Colorado. America. As for the White House, Donald Trump should “I am committed to defeating Hillary Clinton. The only principles that will help us win in November.” - Sen. Mike “This is disgusting, vile and disqualifying. No woman step aside. I will support Mike Pence for president.” - way this is now possible is with a new nominee that Lee of Utah. should ever be subjected to this type of obscene behav- Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan. “I’m horrified by #TrumpTape reflects the values of our country and our party. I will not “As a woman, a mother, and a grandmother to three ior and it is unbecoming of anybody seeking high office. news. @realDonaldTrump campaign is a poisonous mix of vote for Donald Trump. If Donald Trump wishes to defeat young girls, I am deeply offended by Mr. Trump’s In light of these comments, Donald Trump should step bigotry & ignorance. Enough! He needs to step down.” - Hillary Clinton, he should do the only thing that will all us remarks, and there is no excuse for the disgusting and aside and allow our party to replace him with Mike Pence Former Gov. George Pataki of New York. —AP to do so - step aside, and allow Mike Pence to be the Republican Party’s nominee.” - Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado. “I’m incredibly disappointed in our party’s candidate. And unlike the Democrats who have proven completely unwilling to hold secretary Clinton accountable for her illegal activities that endangered our national security, I am willing to hold Mr. Trump accountable. I am therefore calling for him to step aside and to allow Mike Pence to lead our party.” - Rep. Chris Stewart of Utah. “Enough is enough. Donald Trump should withdraw in favor of Governor Mike Pence. This election is too impor- tant.” - South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard. “I cannot support and will not vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton to be president of the United States. I will write in Governor Mike Pence for President.” - Rep. Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey. “Donald Trump’s comments are inexcusable. I am appalled that he would brag about violating a woman’s physical boundaries. As a husband and father of two daughters, I denounce his comments and the behavior that it incites. I believe that Mike Pence would be the best nominee for the Republican Party to defeat Hillary Clinton.” - Rep. Scott Garrett of New Jersey. “Character matters. @realDonaldTrump has been say- ing outrageous, offensive things the whole time. He should have stepped aside long ago.” - Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan. “We must have a conservative in the White House to restore accountability, opportunity and security. For the sake of our Constitution and the rule of law, we must defeat Hillary Clinton. Today I ask Donald Trump to step aside and for the RNC to replace him with Gov. Mike Pence.” - Former 2016 GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina. “Donald Trump should withdraw and Mike Pence should be our nominee effective immediately.” - Sen. John Thune of South Dakota. “I never endorsed Donald Trump and cannot in good conscience support or vote for a man who degrades women, insults minorities and has no clear path to keep our country safe. He should step aside for a true conser- vative to beat Hillary Clinton.” - Rep. Will Hurd of Texas. “For the past several months I have been one of the few who refused to endorse Donald Trump. I have said all along that I was still waiting for Mr. Trump to demonstrate his commitment to the kinds of principles and policies the people in Utah’s 4th Congressional District want in their elected leaders. Mr. Trump has yet to clear that bar and his behavior and bravado have reached a new low. I INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 Iran temporarily releases hunger-striking journalist

TEHRAN: Iran has temporarily released a journalist Hosseini, told local media that a doctor at Tehran’s ranging from two to 10 years. The elite tacts with foreigners as protests swept the country for medical treatment after he became sick follow- notorious Evin prison reported concerns over the Revolutionary Guards claimed to have disrupted an following the disputed re-election of hardline presi- ing a hunger strike, local media reported yesterday. journalist’s health. “infiltration network linked to hostile Western gov- dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Ehsan Mazandarani, who runs reformist daily news- “We were told to go to Evin prison and take my ernments”. That followed warnings by supreme Journalists in Iran frequently face prosecution. paper Farhikhtegan, was arrested in late 2015 and husband to hospital,” she told the reformist-linked leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against “infiltration” Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post’s Tehran cor- sentenced in April to seven years for “acting against ILNA news agency, adding that he had suffered by Western media. respondent and a dual Iranian-American citizen, national security”. bleeding in the stomach and his blood sugar level Mazandarani’s lawyer said he had heard that his was arrested in July 2014 and convicted last year of “The health of my client, due to a hunger strike had plunged. client’s sentence has been reduced to two years, espionage and other charges. he was on, turned bad and he was transferred to Four other journalists are thought to have but had no official confirmation. He was freed in January this year as part of a hospital,” his lawyer Hooshang Pourbabayi told the been arrested around the same time as Mazandarani was previously arrested in 2009 for prisoner swap between Iran and the United States ISNA news agency. Mazandarani’s wife, Maliheh Mazandarani and have been given sentences acting against national security and having con- that saw several Iranians released. — AFP

3 bomb attacks in Iraqi capital kill 10 people and wound 37

BAGHDAD: Iraqi officials say three southern Baghdad killed five people and bomb attacks have killed 10 people and wounded 15. The Iraqi security and med- wounded at least 37 across the Iraqi cap- ical officials spoke on condition of ital. In a statement, the Islamic State anonymity as they are not authorized to group claims responsibility for the brief the press. largest attack, which killed five people The attacks come as Iraqi forces pre- and wounded 22 in eastern Baghdad. It pare to retake the city of Mosul from IS, says a suicide bomber targeted Shiite the militant group’s last urban strong- pilgrims marking the holy month of hold in Iraq. IS has been carrying out Muharram. attacks far from the front lines after suf- Iraqi officials say two other attacks in fering territorial losses. — AP Moroccan election overall fair, but turnout low

RABAT: Voting in Morocco last week was divulge the names of the parties involved, largely free and fair, the country’s election saying that would be released later in a full observer body said yesterday, but it is report. Such cases appeared rare. Council investigating some cases of vote-buying president Driss El Yazami told reporters the and expressed concern about low turnout. elections took place in a “serene and trans- The moderate Islamist Party of Justice parent climate.” and Development won Friday’s legislative However, he expressed concern about election, beating out a party with close ties the 43 percent turnout rate. The report rec- to the royal palace after an unusually hos- ommended a study into why most tile campaign. The PJD, which has led a Moroccans don’t vote. Experts see the JERUSALEM: A man uses a phone to take a photo of a car at the site of a shooting attack near Israeli police headquarters coalition government since it first won result as a generally positive sign for elections in 2011 on a wave of Arab Spring Morocco’s democracy and reform move- yesterday. — AP protests, is now working on building a new ment, which was unleashed in 2011. The coalition with rival parties. movement is pushing for less centralized The Interior Ministry said the PJD won control by the royal palace and more gen- Palestinian gunman kills 2 in 125 of the 395 seats in the Chamber of uine political debate. Representatives, while the Party of Despite a new constitution, many Authenticity and Modernity, founded by Moroccans still see elections as futile Jerusalem as upsurge feared an adviser to the king, came second with because major policy decisions rest with 102 seats. King Mohammed VI and the royal palace. A The National Council of Human Rights, popular Islamist movement, Adl Wal Ihsan which oversees election monitoring, (Justice and Charity), was among those Fears grow of a new spike in violence released a preliminary report Sunday not- boycotting Friday’s vote. ing sporadic irregularities. They included 37 The report also recommended increas- JERUSALEM: A Palestinian opened fire from a nearby neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in attack “a natural reaction to the crimes and viola- cases of vote buying by people distributing ing the number of women election work- car in Jerusalem yesterday and again as Israeli Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, where a number tions of the occupation against our people”. bags of wheat or up to 500 Dirhams ($51) ers, make voting stations more accessible police chased him, killing an officer and a of upscale hotels are located, and got out of his in cash. Abderrazak El Hanouchi, chief of to the disabled and allowing Moroccans liv- woman, officials said, as fears grew of a new car, police said. Concerns of fresh violence staff to the council’s president, would not ing abroad to take part. — AP spike in violence. As officers approached him by motorcycle, he Al-Aqsa mosque compound is holy to both The gunman, reportedly scheduled to begin opened fire on them. Police returned fire and Muslims and Jews, who refer to it as the Temple a prison term the same day, was killed soon killed him, but two officers were wounded, Mount. The site is central to the Israeli- after carrying out the attack near police head- including the one who was killed, they said. Palestinian conflict, with Palestinians fearing quarters, close to the line dividing mainly that Israel may one day seek to assert further Palestinian east Jerusalem from the city’s mostly Due for prison term control over it. Jewish western sector. Police said the attacker was from the Silwan Last year’s Jewish high holidays led to clashes Police said the dead included 29-year-old area of east Jerusalem. Hamas, which runs the and marked the start of an upsurge in police officer Yosef Kirma, while Israeli media Gaza Strip, said he was a member of the Islamist Palestinian gun, knife and car-ramming attacks. said the second person killed was a 60-year-old movement and praised the attack without claim- Violence since October 2015 has killed at least Israeli woman. It was among the deadliest ing responsibility for it. 232 Palestinians, 36 Israelis, two Americans, one attacks in Jerusalem over the past year. Medics Palestinian media identified the man as Jordanian, an Eritrean and a Sudanese national, reported three people wounded by bullets in Misbah Abu Sbeih and said he was due to begin according to an AFP count. Most of the addition to the two killed, with another two a four-month prison term on Sunday for attack- Palestinians were carrying out attacks, according were lightly hurt when their car was hit by the ing an Israeli police officer in 2013. The reports to Israeli authorities. Others were shot dead dur- attacker’s vehicle. said Abu Sbeih was a well-known figure at Al- ing protests and clashes, while some were killed The shooting rampage comes at a time of Aqsa mosque and was banned from entering for in air strikes on the Gaza Strip. increased Jewish visitors to the flashpoint Al- several months. Many analysts say Palestinian frustration with Aqsa mosque compound in east Jerusalem for In his last public Facebook post on October 7, the Israeli occupation and settlement-building in the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, which was last Abu Sbeih wrote about his longing for the holy the West Bank, the complete lack of progress in week, and Yom Kippur, which begins Tuesday site and said “Al-Aqsa is a responsibility you have peace efforts and their own fractured leadership evening. Police said the 39-year-old assailant been entrusted with”. Israeli Prime Minister have fed the unrest. Israel says incitement by fired in the direction of a tram station in the Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the start of a Palestinian leaders and media is a leading cause area, seriously wounding a woman. cabinet meeting, saluted the police, saying they of the violence. The vast majority of the attacks He then continued at high speed and shot at had “acted rapidly and very firmly against the have been carried out by lone-wolf assailants, RABAT: The president of a polling station shows a ballot as officials and a car, leaving another woman badly hurt, they terrorist, who was eliminated”. Israeli authorities say. Many have been young political party’s representatives count the ballots in the polling station on added. The attacker then headed toward the Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum called the people, including teenagers. — AFP Friday. — AP Truck bomb kills 18 Arab coalition to probe in Turkey, IS blamed Yemen funeral carnage ANKARA: Eighteen people were killed ‘Heinous terror attack’ yesterday when a van packed with five Deputy Prime Minister Numan tons of explosives blew up in Turkey’s Kurtulmus described Sunday’s attack as SANAA: The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels It also risks embarrassing Washington, which today, at the incident’s location and the sur- restive southeast in an attack blamed an “atrocious” and “heinous terrorist in Yemen said yesterday it will investigate an air has vehemently criticised Moscow over the rounding areas.” on Kurdish militants, the prime minis- attack”, vowing on Twitter that Turkey raid that killed more than 140 people at a funer- heavy civilian death toll from Russian air raids in UN chief Ban Ki-Moon demanded a “prompt ter said. would never surrender to militant al, after Washington announced it was reviewing support of Syria’s regime in Aleppo city. After ini- and impartial” probe. “Those responsible for the The bombing, which killed 10 soldiers groups. Over the past two months, the support for the alliance. tially denying any responsibility, the coalition attack must be brought to justice,” he said. The and eight civilians, was one of the single military says it has killed a total of 387 The Iran-backed Huthi rebels blamed the said it was ready to launch a probe into the Huthis accused the coalition of a “massacre”, say- deadliest attacks on the Turkish security PKK militants in Hakkari province, CNN- coalition for Saturday’s attack, one of the dead- “regrettable and painful” strike, which the UN ing its planes hit a gathering of hundreds forces since the attempted coup of July Turk reported. liest since it launched a military campaign said also wounded more than 525 people. mourning the death of the father of rebel interi- 15 when a rogue military faction tried to The PKK has waged a 32-year insur- against the Shiite insurgents in March 2015. The “The coalition will immediately investigate or minister Jalal al-Rowaishan. oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. gency against the Turkish state, which attack could further sour US-Saudi ties already this case along with... experts from the United They did not say if Rowaishan was in the “The attack was perpetrated by a suicide has left nearly 40,000 dead since 1984. strained over the coalition’s military interven- States who participated in previous investiga- building at the time, nor did they indicate if oth- bomber who detonated a van (packed) The group is proscribed as a terrorist tion which is suspected of causing almost half tions,” it said. “The coalition is also willing to pro- er senior figures were attending the funeral. But with five tones of explosives,” Prime organization by Turkey, the United of the more than 4,000 civilian deaths in vide the investigation team with any data and Sanaa mayor Abdel Qader Hilal was among Minister Binali Yildirim told a press con- States and the European Union. Since Yemen’s conflict. information related to its military operations those killed, said the rebels’ Almasirah television. ference in Istanbul. the collapse of a two-and-a-half-year Earlier reports put the toll at nine ceasefire in July 2015, more than 600 Protest against Saudi, US dead after the attack which targeted a security forces and over 7,000 PKK mili- Thousands of angry protesters took to the security post in Hakkari province. The tants have been killed, according to streets of Sanaa on Sunday, chanting slogans explosion occurred as security forces Anadolu. Over the past 15 months, against Saudi Arabia and the United States. were searching vehicles in Semdinli dis- attacks on the Turkish security forces Riyadh’s key ally Washington said it had trict, the official news agency Anadolu have continued on an almost daily basis launched an “immediate review” of support to said. Another 26 people — 10 soldiers as the government has pressed military the Arab coalition. “We are deeply disturbed by and 16 civilians-were injured in the operations against the PKK to rid urban reports of today’s air strike on a funeral hall in blast which was blamed on the out- areas of fighters. Yemen, which, if confirmed, would continue the lawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), troubling series of attacks striking Yemeni civil- Anadolu said. Fight will go on ians,” said White House National Security Council The blast left a gaping hole in the Yildirim vowed that Turkey would con- spokesman Ned Price. road which was 10-15 meters wide (33- tinue with determination its “fight against “In light of this and other recent incidents, we 49 foot) and up to seven meters (22 foot) the separatist terrorist organization have initiated an immediate review of our deep, Anadolu said. It also caused major (PKK)... and all kinds of terrorist organiza- already significantly reduced support to the damage to the main gate of the security tions” including jihadists from the Islamic Saudi-led coalition and are prepared to adjust post. Soon after the attack, the military State (IS) group. The bombing comes a our support so as to better align with US princi- confirmed it had begun a large-scale air day after two suspects believed to have ples, values and interests. “US security coopera- operation. And, as in previous attacks, been preparing a car bomb attack blew tion with Saudi Arabia is not a blank cheque,” the Radio and Television Supreme themselves up on the outskirts of Ankara Price said, and called for an “immediate” cease- Council (RTUK) issued a temporary ban when police ordered them to surrender. fire. In August, the US military announced it had on images from the scene and of the vic- Turkish officials said they believed the slashed its number of intelligence advisers sup- tims, it said on its website. pair were linked to the PKK. — AFP SANAA: A Yemeni man who was wounded in an air strike on a funeral the previous day lies on a porting the coalition following concerns over hospital bed yesterday. — AFP civilian casualties. — AFP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Blockade obstructs Cuba-US relations

he blockade continues to be a pending issue Asked about what the governments of Cuba Later Josefina Vidal added that to have normal to the preferential immigration policy for Cubans hanging over the normalization of Cuba-US and the United States had to do to dismantle that economic ties, other steps should be made by the and take effective action to eliminate subversive Trelations. The term normalization is often used policy of siege. Vidal recalled that in Cuba there is US, like a preferential treatment given to Cuba for programs against Cuba”, she stressed. by the international media and even by White no discrimination against US companies. They can trade: for example, the status of more favored In response to a question about the period after House spokesmen, which was analyzed by the MIN- benefit from business opportunities offered by nation, and the review of the law establishing the Obama, Vidal announced the expectations that REX Director General of the United States Division, our country in equal conditions with companies high taxes for the entry of Cuban products into the whoever the next president will be they should in an exclusive interview published on from other countries, and she asserted that Cuba US market. adopt a policy that reflects the consensus of CubaVSBloqueo website. has taken advantage of the limited spaces offered About Barack Obama’s possible actions before American public opinion, including the Cuban emi- “There are still many pending issues whose solu- by President Barack Obama’s measures: positive leaving the White House, way beyond the grants in that country, who overwhelmingly favor tion will take time”, said the official who stressed steps but still insufficient, she reiterated. “The announcements and the limited steps adopted the improvement of relations with Cuba. that “among other issues, the blockade must be lift- blockade and dozens of restrictions derived from since December 17, 2014, Josefina Vidal talked ‘’Independent of what happens in the US after ed, the Naval Base in Guant·namo must be returned, this policy remain in force and even slow down about new measures for which he is empowered the presidential elections on November 8, Cuba will the preferential treatment given to Cubans by the the implementation of the measures already which can modify other aspects of the blockade. continue with its plans, with the support of the wet-foot dry foot policy must be modified, together approved, she stated. Among them, she referred to the authorization of immense majority of its people and of other nations with the Cuban Adjustment Act and the Parole The Cuban official recalled that the US President more exports from the US, as well as Cuban exports of the world, who reject the unilateral and coercive Program for Professional Cuban Physicians. The ille- can still exercise his prerogatives more extensively to that country, authorization of US investments in actions like the blockade, and recognize the pres- gal radio and TV broadcasting and the use of tech- to modify other regulations of the blockade, which Cuba and the adoption of steps to normalize finan- tige gained by our country, as a result of its resist- nologies politically motivated against Cuba, as well would be an important step toward its dismantling. cial relations between the two countries, as well as ance, dignity and contribution to peace, and the as the subversive programs aimed at promoting a And, of course, it will be necessary for the Congress the authorization to open accounts in US banks by stability and development of many nations.’’- change of regime in the island must be eliminated.” vote for its elimination. Cuban financial entities. “He could also put an end Courtesy of Cuban Embassy Kuwait.

Haiti mourns hurricane dead as Matthew dwindles

PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti began three days lion in medical supplies with international of mourning yesterday for victims of organizations MAP International and Hope Hurricane Matthew as relief officials grap- for Haiti. pled with the unfolding devastation in the Caribbean country’s hard-hit south. Flooding Matthew, meanwhile, lost its hurricane In the United States, coastal flooding status, subsiding to a “post-tropical from the storm surge posed the biggest cyclone” after cutting a swath from Florida threat to life and property. “The combina- to South Carolina that left nine dead. tion of a dangerous storm surge, the tide, At 1200 GMT, the storm was still pack- and large and destructive waves will cause ing winds that gusted to hurricane normally dry areas near the coast to be strength as it moved away from the US flooded by rising waters moving inland coastline. But attention was shifting back from the shoreline,” the NHC said. to Haiti, the Americas’ poorest country and Matthew made landfall southeast of one shattered by a 2010 earthquake and McClellanville, South Carolina, on Saturday ravaged by a cholera epidemic. as a weakened Category 1 storm, but it Matthew crashed ashore on Haiti’s triggered serious inland flooding. Millions southern coast on Tuesday as a monster of Americans were subject to evacuation Category 4 storm, packing 145 mile (230 orders and curfews were slapped on cities kilometer) winds. Aerial footage from the as the lethal storm barreled north after hardest-hit towns in southern Haiti storming through Haiti, the Dominican showed a ruined landscape of metal Republic, Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas. shanties with roofs blown away, downed President Barack Obama had declared trees everywhere and mud from overflow- federal states of emergency in Florida, ing rivers covering the ground. Georgia, and North and South Carolina. Civil defense officials put the death toll More than a million people were left with- at 336, although some officials said it out power, which was slowly being topped 400. Interim President Jocelerme restored. In Jacksonville Beach, Sam Vond, Privert declared three days of national a 68-year-old retiree, calmly rode his bike mourning for the dead. As the death toll along the shore Saturday. climbed, pledges of aid flooded in, with “It wasn’t that bad. I didn’t go outside. HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK: This combination of file photos taken on September 26, 2016 shows Republican presidential nominee the United States announcing it was send- We stayed in the house until we were told Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton facing off during the first presidential debate at Hofstra ing a Navy ship, the USS Mesa Verde, it was OK to get out. Luckily, no damage to University. — AFP whose 300 Marines will add to the 250 my house, so I’m happy,” he said. personnel and nine helicopters already Matthew damaged roofs at the ordered to deploy to Haiti. Kennedy Space Center but spared Florida’s Trump faces uphill battle in France announced it was sending 60 heavily populated south-central coast a troops, with 32 tons of humanitarian sup- direct hit. Cities including Savannah, plies and water purification equipment. Georgia, and Charleston ordered dusk-to- second debate with Clinton California-based charity International dawn curfews to keep people off the Relief Teams said it was donating $7 mil- streets and guard against looting. — AFP Stakes sky-high

WASHINGTON: White House candidate Donald remarks boasting about his ability to grope “alpha male boasting” and “the kind of thing Trump desperately needs a strong debate per- women as he pleases without impunity, he men do.” formance against Hillary Clinton, with stakes insisted there is “zero chance I’ll quit”. Late sky-high following intense scrutiny of his treat- Saturday, the defiant Republican stepped out- ‘Enough!’ ment of women and damaging footage of him side of his Trump Tower skyscraper in New York, Republican reaction to the videotape came making lewd remarks. brandishing his fist to cheers from dozens of fast and furious, with some calling on him to step His unprecedented, outside-the-establish- supporters. aside or allow running mate Mike Pence to take ment presidential bid, and the embattled Asked if he was staying in the race, he over, while others simply withdrew their endorse- Republican Party with it, was thrown into disar- responded: “100 percent”. Trump’s own wife ment. Pence, the governor of Indiana, said he was ray by his misogynistic comments, with growing Melania said she was offended by her husband’s “offended” by Trump’s remarks. But Trump’s cam- calls from top Republicans for him to step aside. “unacceptable and offensive” comments, caught paign released a schedule showing the bombas- Even before the latest fallout, Trump was already on a hot mic just months after the two married. tic billionaire would be back on the trail for rallies in need of a moment of political magic to But she urged voters to support him. “I hope starting Monday. House Speaker Paul Ryan, the reverse his slide in the polls barely four weeks people will accept his apology, as I have, and top Republican officeholder, said he was “sick- from Election Day on November 8. focus on the important issues facing our nation ened” by Trump’s comments, and withdrew an Now his campaign has been rocked by its and the world,” she said in a statement. invitation for him to attend a political event in worst crisis, with his crude comments echoing in In the footage, released Friday by The Wisconsin. By Saturday, about a dozen senators, a voters’ ears, day in and day out. National media Washington Post, Trump can be heard using vul- dozen members of the House of Representatives have dug up evidence of some of his bad and gar and predatory language as he describes hit- and three governors-all Republicans-had with- bizarre behavior, including agreeing with an ting on a married woman and grabbing drawn their support. Among them was former interviewer that his daughter Ivanka was a women’s crotches. It forced a rare apology from secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, who said: “piece of ass”. In a 2002 interview with Howard a campaign already peppered by controversies “Enough! Donald Trump should not be president. Stern, Trump also said he preferred leaving over Trump’s treatment of women, roiling his He should withdraw.” women over a certain age. Republican Party. The Republican National Senator John McCain, the 2008 presidential “What is it at 35? It’s called check-out time,” he Committee appeared to have halted part of its nominee with whom Trump has sparred repeat- quips. At 9:00 pm (0200 GMT Monday), the real “Victory” program to elect Trump, asking for a edly, said “Donald Trump’s behavior... make(s) it estate magnate will face the former secretary of mail production to be “put a hold”, the Politico impossible to continue to offer even conditional state in their second presidential debate which news website reported. support for his candidacy.” will take place at Washington University in St CNN said the RNC was considering ending a Governor John Kasich of Ohio said Trump’s Louis. The format poses its own difficulties for joint fundraising agreement with the Trump comments were “disgusting” and Illinois Senator Trump: half of the questions will be asked by campaign. But Trump called the disclosure a Mark Kirk called for an “emergency replacement”. undecided voters. He will want to build a per- “distraction”, defiantly hitting back at the Actor-director Robert de Niro also weighed in, sonal connection with these everyday Clintons over husband Bill’s past infidelities, and saying: “I’d like to punch him in the face.” But top Americans and show his capacity for empathy, a hinting he would say more during Sunday’s Trump surrogate Rudy Giuliani, a former New quality that often has been absent in his large, debate. York mayor, insisted that there was “nothing that raucous campaign rallies. Britain’s Nigel Farage, who co-founded the would cause his dropping out.” “That is wishful UK Independence Party that led this year’s thinking of the Clinton campaign and those JEREMIE, HAITI: A young man carries water to remove the mud of his house ‘Alpha-male boasting’ shock campaign to leave the European Union, people who have opposed him for a long time. destroyed by Hurricane Matthew on October 8, 2016. — AFP Despite an angry backlash over Trump’s dismissed Trump’s remarks as little more than He is in the race to win,” Giuliani added. — AFP Suspect in 2 fatal police shootings taken into custody

PALM SPRINGS: Police have apprehended the hood in this desert resort town as police rate, adding that Riverside County sheriff’s man suspected of fatally shooting two officers evacuated some residents. They told others deputies were now in charge of the investiga- and wounding another in Palm Springs, to stay inside their homes, keep their doors tion. As the lockdown continued, scores of California, authorities announced yesterday. The locked and not to open them for anyone until police officers gathered at Palm Springs Riverside County Sheriff’s Department made the further notice. Desert Regional Medical Center to offer a announcement overnight on Twitter. No further Although Reyes didn’t identify the shoot- somber salute as the bodies of Zerebny and information was immediately available. ing suspect, he indicated police had had pre- Vega were loaded into white hearses for trans- Two officers trying to resolve a family dis- vious dealings with him. He declined to elabo- port to a coroner’s office. — AP pute were killed Saturday when a man they had been speaking with suddenly pulled out a gun and opened fire, Palm Springs police Chief Bryan Reyes said. A third officer was wounded and remained hospitalized. The chief identified the slain officers as Jose “Gil” Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny. Zerebny, 27, had been with the depart- ment for about 18 months and only recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth to a daughter four months ago. Vega, the father of eight, was a 35-year veteran who planned to retire in December. He had been working overtime on his day off Saturday. The wounded officer’s name was not released. Riverside County SWAT officers quickly sealed PALM SPRINGS: Riverside County Sheriffs Deputies stand near the scene of a shooting on off the normally quiet residential neighbor- Saturday. — AP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Ruling party wins Georgia vote, opposition alleges fraud

TBILISI, GEORGIA: The ruling Georgian Dream par- though neither holds an official position. ty won Georgia’s parliamentary polls, early results The voting percentages that have so far been showed yesterday, though accusations of vote released are for a proportional ballot that will fraud from the opposition sparked fears of political decide 77 of the 150 seats in the legislature. The fig- instability in the Caucasus nation. ures may not necessarily be reflected in parliamen- Georgia’s Western allies are watching closely to tary seats because almost half will be determined see if the strategic nation-praised as a rare example on a first-past-the-post basis rather than by the pro- of democracy in the former Soviet region-can portional representation system. Due to the coun- cement gains after its first transfer of power at the try’s complex election rules the final makeup of the ballot box four years ago. 150-seat parliament may only become clear by late With votes from more than 82 percent of November, after second round runoffs in most of precincts counted, the central election commission the single-mandate constituencies. said Georgian Dream was leading main opposition force the United National Movement (UNM) by Climate of hatred 49.26 percent to 26.46 percent. For the first time in Tensions rose ahead of the vote in the ex-Soviet Georgia’s post-Soviet history, a small pro-Russian TBILISI, GEORGIA: International observers from the OSCE, NATO, Council of Europe and republic-which fought a brief war with Russia in party, Alliance of Patriots, received five percent of European Parliament attend a press conference after Georgia’s parliamentary election in Tbilisi 2008 and seeks EU and NATO membership-after a the vote needed to enter parliament. Western yesterday. —AFP car bombing and shooting incident at a rally. The observers said polls were competitive though not- campaign was marred by Wednesday’s attempted ed procedural problems during counting. After vot- date, told protesters. Most opposition parties, unlawful campaigning and some incidents of vio- murder of a UNM lawmaker whose car exploded in ing closed on Saturday the Georgian Dream was including Democratic Georgia, the Labour Party, lence,” the monitors said in a joint statement. Ahead central Tbilisi, injuring four passers-by. The bomb- quick to declare victory based on exit polls which and the State for People, also cried foul, accusing of the vote, election monitors and opposition politi- ing prompted UNM to accuse authorities of “creat- gave it a strong lead over the UNM. “This was a truly the government of “massive vote rigging.” cians had noted that Georgia’s electoral environ- ing a climate of hatred in which opposition politi- free and fair election, which firmly cements ment and financing give an unfair advantage to the cians are being attacked”. It came after two men Georgia’s democracy,” Georgian Prime Minister Competitive elections ruling party, which could potentially affect the were injured when unknown assailants on Sunday Giorgi Kvirikashvili said after the vote ended. But But international observers from the OSCE, vote’s outcome. Georgian Dream, led behind the fired shots during a campaign rally held by an inde- the UNM accused the government of attempts to NATO, Council of Europe and European Parliament scenes by billionaire ex-premier Bidzina Ivanishvili, pendent candidate in the central city of Gori. “steal elections” and held a protest rally outside the said the elections “were competitive, well-adminis- and the UNM founded by exiled former president The poisonous atmosphere around the polarised central election commission. “Votes have been tered and fundamental freedoms were generally Mikheil Saakashvili, had been neck-and-neck in vote follows years of what the opposition sees as stolen from us. We will defend our votes,” Nika respected.” “The calm and open campaign atmos- opinion polls ahead of the election. Politics is still political witch hunts and retribution against Melia, chief of UNM’s campaign and an MP candi- phere was, however, impacted by allegations of dominated by Saakashvili and Ivanishvili even Saakashvili and his team. — AFP Manhunt for German bomb plot suspect; 1 man in custody 22-year-old Syrian identified BERLIN: German police searched nationwide have been released. He said the man in custody had come to Germany in the flood of 890,000 yesterday for a 22-year-old Syrian man believed was Albakr’s “countryman” but would not give migrants who entered the country in 2015 and to have been preparing a bombing attack, who other details. “We believe he is a possible co- had been granted asylum. Nobody was in the slipped through their fingers as they were clos- conspirator,” Bernhardt said. On Saturday morn- apartment when police SWAT teams blew down ing in on him, and were questioning a second ing, as police prepared to raid the apartment the door Saturday, but investigators found “sev- Syrian man on suspicion he was involved in the building, Albakr was observed leaving the prem- eral hundred grams” of a volatile explosive hid- plot. The man in custody was one of three ises. Police fired a warning shot but were unable den in the flat, enough to cause significant dam- apprehended in the eastern city of Chemnitz on to stop him, Bernhardt said, confirming German age, Bernhardt said. “With this highly volatile Saturday. He was the renter of the apartment media reports. They thought he had turned back explosive, even a few hundred grams is no trifle,” that police raided in their search for the main into the building but was not the case, he said. he said. “For an explosive of this type, it was a suspect, Jaber Albakr from the Damascus area of considerable amount.” Syria, Saxony police spokesman Tom Bernhardt Entered with migrants He said experts were still trying to determine told The Associated Press. The other two men Bernhardt also confirmed reports that Albakr whether it was the same explosive used in the deadly Nov. 13 attacks in Paris and the March 22 attacks in Brussels known as TATP, or triacetone BISHOFTU, ETHIOPIA: This file photo taken on October 2, 2016 shows residents of triperoxide. “It’s comparable to that,” he said. Bishoftu crossing their wrists above their heads as a symbol for the Oromo anti-gov- TATP has been used in many attacks over the ernment protesting movement during the Oromo new year holiday Irreechaa.—AFP years, and is favored by violent extremists because it’s fairly easy to make and detonate. The explosives were destroyed Saturday in a Ethiopia declares controlled detonation by bomb squad experts in a pit dug outside the five-story apartment building because they were considered too state of emergency dangerous to transport. The raid came after Saxony police were given a tip from Germany’s ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia declared a state of security response that has left hundreds domestic intelligence service that Albakr may emergency yesterday following months of dead, according to human rights groups. be planning an attack. He had been on the violent anti-government protests, accord- “We put our citizens’ safety first. agency’s radar, but Bernhardt said it was not ing to an official statement. “The state of Besides, we want to put an end to the clear how long. emergency was declared following a thor- damage that is being carried out against German media have reported that Albakr is ough discussion by the Council of Ministers infrastructure projects, health centers, believed to be connected to Islamic extremist on the loss of lives and property damages administration and justice buildings,” he groups, but Saxony police have not commented occurring in the country,” Prime Minister said on state media. on his possible motivation or the bomb plot’s Hailemariam Desalegn said. Ethiopia is facing its biggest anti-gov- target. The declaration marks a further harden- ernment unrest in a decade, from the Germany has been on edge since two attacks ing of the government’s position after majority Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups this summer claimed by the Islamic State in months of protests in different parts of the which feel marginalized by a minority-led which multiple people were injured and both country which have been met with a strong government. —AFP assailants died. Two other attacks unrelated to Islamic extremism, including a deadly mall shooting in Munich, have also contributed to fears. Federal police have increased security around the country, particularly around “critical infra- CHEMNITZ, GERMANY: Police officers leave an apartment after detonations in the eastern city structure” like train stations and airports, as on Saturday. —AP authorities search for Albakr.—AP Pope names 17 cardinals: 3 of them US moderates

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis named 17 new car- America and Oceania getting far more represen- Elevation on Nov 19 dinals yesterday - three of them American mod- tation in this round than Europe, which has long Speaking at the end of a special Mass on the erates, including Chicago Archbishop Blase dominated the College of Cardinals. Despite the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis said the 17 Cupich and Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph new nominations, though, Europe still has the would be elevated at a consistory on Nov 19, on Tobin - in a clear signal to the conservative US most voting-age cardinals with 54. the eve of the close to his Holy Year of Mercy. church hierarchy that he values pastors focused New “princes” of the church include bishops “Their provenance from 11 nations expresses the more on mercy than morals. from Bangui, Central African Republic; Port universality of the church that announces and is witness to the good news of the mercy of God in Tobin’s nomination also carries a political Louis, Mauritius and Tlalnepantla, Mexico. In all, MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his French counterpart message, given that he openly opposed a seven countries that have never had a cardinal every corner of the world,” Francis said. Their elevation will bring the number of vot- Jean-Marc Ayrault arrive for a joint press conference following their meeting in request from Indiana Gov. Michael Pence, now are getting one in this, Francis’ third batch of Moscow on October 6, 2016.—AFP the Republican running mate of presidential red-hatted churchmen. ing-age cardinals to 120 by the end of November, candidate Donald Trump, to not settle Syrian Significantly only one Italian elector was the maximum allowed under current rules. With refugees in the state. Thirteen of the new cardi- named: Francis’ ambassador to “the beloved and the non-voting cardinals included, the college by Russia says US actions nals, including all the Americans, are under age martyred Syria,” Cardinal-elect Mario Zenari. The that time will number 228. 80 and thus eligible to vote in any future con- third American, Cardinal-elect Kevin Farrell, the With Sunday’s appointees, Francis will have clave to elect Francis’ successor. outgoing bishop of Dallas, was an expected appointed 44 cardinal electors and 11 non-elec- threaten it’s security As is Francis’ tradition, the new cardinals hail nomination. Francis in August named him to tors. Of the new cardinals, Cupich is very much a from some of the most far-flung and peripheral head the big new Vatican department for laity, pastor in Francis’ likeness, emphasizing the merci- MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei steadily moving military infrastructure clos- corners of the globe, with Africa, Asia, South family and life issues. ful and welcoming side of the church - somewhat Lavrov said yesterday he had detected er to Russia’s borders and lashed out at to the dismay of US conservative Catholics. His increasing US hostility towards Moscow Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s nomination as Chicago archbishop was Francis’ and complained about what he said was a role in the Ukraine crisis. He also said he first major US appointment and he was a papal series of aggressive US steps that threat- had heard that some policy makers in appointee at the pope’s big family synod last year. ened Russia’s national security. Washington were suggesting that The nomination for Tobin is significant both for In an interview with Russian state TV President Barack Obama sanction the car- the US church and the US election and reflects likely to worsen already poor relations with pet bombing of the Syrian government’s Francis’ ongoing concern for refugees. A US feder- Washington, Lavrov made it clear he military air fields to ground its air force. al appeals court recently used stinging language blamed the Obama administration for what “This is a very dangerous game given in a ruling that will keep Pence from barring Syrian he described as a sharp deterioration in US- that Russia, being in Syria at the invitation refugee resettlement in Indiana for now. Trump, the Republican nominee for president and Pence’s Russia ties. “We have witnessed a funda- of the legitimate government of this coun- running mate, has proposed deporting millions of mental change of circumstances when it try and having two bases there, has got air immigrants and banning the entry of Muslims comes to the aggressive Russophobia that defense systems there to protect its assets,” from other countries. “You can find a political mes- now lies at the heart of US policy towards said Lavrov. sage” in the Tobin appointment, said Massimo Russia,” Lavrov told Russian state TV’s First Lavrov said he hoped Obama would not Faggioli, a Villanova University expert on the Channel. “It’s not just a rhetorical agree to such a scenario. Russia suspended Vatican. Tobin’s nomination could also indicate Russophobia, but aggressive steps that a treaty with Washington on cleaning up Francis’ appreciation of his support for American really hurt our national interests and pose a weapons grade plutonium earlier this nuns. Tobin had been the No. 2 in the Vatican threat to our security.” month in response to what it said were office for religious orders for only two years when With relations between Moscow and “unfriendly acts” by the United States. in 2012, then-Pope Benedict XVI sent him back to Washington strained over issues from Syria Lavrov said both countries had the right to the US to head the Indianapolis archdiocese, to Ukraine, Lavrov reeled off a long list of pull out of the treaty in the event of “a fun- which has fewer than 230,000 parishioners. The Russian grievances against the United damental change in circumstances”. transfer was seen in some Vatican circles as being States which he said helped contribute to “The treaty was concluded when rela- tied to Tobin’s efforts to promote dialogue and an atmosphere of mistrust that was in tions were normal, civilized, when no one ... resolve tensions between the Vatican and US nuns some ways more dangerous and unpre- was trying to interfere in the (other’s) inter- who were subject of two separate Holy See inves- dictable than the Cold War. nal affairs. That’s the fundamental change VATICAN: Pope Francis celebrates a jubilee mass in St. Peter’s Square yesterday. —AP tigations at the time. — AP He complained that NATO had been of circumstances,” said Lavrov. —Reuters

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 INTERNATIONAL China jails provincial boss over $36 million in bribes

BEIJING: A Chinese court yesterday handed a for- Graft has become endemic in China and before putting him under investigation in 2014. The was sacked last year. The Communist Party put Yang mer top provincial official a suspended death sen- President Xi Jinping launched a much-publicized court said he had accepted bribes in exchange for under internal investigation shortly after a massive tence for bribery, it said, the latest senior politician drive against corruption after he came to power in giving out rights to real estate and mining projects, explosion at a chemical storage warehouse in the to be jailed in a high-profile, anti-corruption cam- 2012, vowing to target both high-level “tigers” and and political promotions. northern port city of Tianjin killed 173 people in paign. Bai Enpei, the former top Communist Party low-ranking “flies”. But analysts say China has failed The sentence came as two other formerly high- one of China’s worst workplace accident in decades. official in the southwestern province of Yunnan was to implement institutional safeguards, such as an ranking officials were charged with corruption, the Zhou Benshun, removed from his Hebei post last handed the sentence-usually commuted to life in independent judiciary and free media, leaving anti- official Xinhua news agency said yesterday. year, was a former aide to China’s ex-security czar prison-for accepting bribes worth more than 240 graft campaigns subject to the influence of politics. Former boss of Hebei province in the north Zhou Zhou Yongkang, the highest ranking official to have million yuan ($36 million) a court in Anyang city China’s ruling Communist Party promoted Bai to Benshun was charged with bribery, as was Yang been jailed in the corruption crackdown since Xi said on an official microblog. the top-ranking post in Yunnan from 2001 to 2011, Dongliang, China’s top work safety official until he took office. — AFP

Nine Myanmar police killed in attack on Bangladesh border

YANGON: Nine Myanmar police officers derlands, hampering efforts to build the were killed in coordinated attacks by economy after the end of junta rule. insurgents on posts along the border But compared to the country’s civil with Bangladesh early yesterday, an offi- war-ravaged eastern and northern bor- cial and police said. No-one has claimed der states, Rakhine has not boasted a sig- responsibility but a senior local Myanmar nificant rebel military presence. In the official pointed the finger at a militant last few years the Arakan Army, a small group from the Muslim Rohingya minori- Buddhist militia which wants an inde- ty that has been dormant for years. pendent homeland in the state, has The assaults hit three border posts fought sporadic battles with the military. around 1:30 am near Maungdaw in the Despite their plight the Rohingya do impoverished western state of Rakhine, not have a known militant faction fight- simmering with tensions between ing for them. In May attackers stormed a Buddhists and Muslim Rohingyas, who security post at a camp for Rohingya are forced to live in dire conditions. refugees in southern Bangladesh, just “Altogether nine police were killed, four across the border from Maungdaw. others were injured and one is still A Bangladeshi camp commander was missing,” Tin Maung Swe, a senior offi- shot dead and the attackers made off cial within Rakhine’s state government, with weapons. Police at the time said the told AFP. Rohingya themselves could be suspects. He added that eight insurgents were In recent years Bangladeshi police have also killed in the attacks. Police in the also alleged that Rohingya refugees are capital Naypyidaw confirmed the attack involved in criminal activities including and said multiple weapons were seized human trafficking. Any rise in violence in by the assailants. Tin Maung Swe said the Rakhine will be a major concern for the attackers were “RSO insurgents”, a refer- new civilian-led government of Aung San ence to a group known as the Rohingya Suu Kyi. Solidarity Organisation. She has asked former UN chief Kofi He did not elaborate on how he knew Annan to head a commission tasked with this. The RSO was a small Rohingya mili- trying to heal sectarian divisions in the tant group active in the 1980s and 1990s state. The move was largely welcomed by BELGRADE, SERBIA: Migrants queue for food at a park where hundreds of migrants are temporarily residing on Thursday, October 6, 2016. —AP but has not been heard from in nearly Rohingya community leaders but two decades. Rakhine has been effective- angered Buddhist nationalists. Afghan migrants stuck in ly split on religious grounds since bouts Anti-Muslim sentiment still runs high of communal violence tore through the in the region, fanned by hard line state in 2012, killing scores and forcing Buddhist nationalists who revile the tens of thousands to flee. Rohingya and are viscerally opposed to Balkans resist going home The Muslim Rohingya are largely con- any move to grant them citizenship. They fined to camps and face restrictions insist the roughly one-million strong which rights groups have likened to group are intruders from Bangladesh, No turning back apartheid. Several complex ethnic con- even though many can trace their ances- flicts are rumbling across Myanmar’s bor- try in Myanmar back generations. — AFP BELGRADE: They have come a long way, spent decades. Clashes have revived recently between place in Afghanistan. “It is unclear how the EU most of their money on smugglers and camped government forces and the Taleban around the will measure or verify this,” she said. Rados out in the open for weeks. For Afghan migrants northern city of Kunduz with civilians increas- Djurovic, from Serbia’s Asylum Protection stranded in the Balkans there is no turning back, ingly fleeing. Sudbery said 11,000 civilians were Center, said asylum-seekers from Afghanistan Australian, Briton arrested in even as the most likely prospect many of them killed in Afghanistan last year and 1.2 million must not be automatically rejected but face in the European Union could be deporta- people remain internally displaced. reviewed individually, considering that parts of Bali for possession of drugs tion back to their country. “Afghanistan cannot be considered a ‘safe the country are still dangerous. “Each applica- Thousands of young Afghan men in Serbia country,’” Sudbery insisted. Serbia is not part tion should be taken most seriously,” he said. JAKARTA: An Australian and a Briton death penalty, and the country has and elsewhere in the region are determined to of the EU, making the situation for Afghans Afghans account for about one half of residing on the resort island of Bali have faced widespread international criticism reach wealthy EU nations, despite closed bor- stuck here even more complicated. It has more than 6,000 migrants who have piled up been arrested on suspicion of possess- for executions of drug traffickers, includ- ders and an agreement between their govern- asked to be included in the EU-Afghanistan in Serbia after EU neighbor Hungary intro- ing hashish, an offence that can incur jail ing those of a group including two ment and the EU that will more easily send return arrangements. duced strict limits on asylum -seekers and sentences of up to 20 years, Indonesian Australians in 2015 which went ahead home Afghan citizens who have been rejected Some migrants in Belgrade, the Serbian cap- reinforced the border with a razor-wire fence police said in a statement yesterday. despite repeated pleas for mercy from for asylum. ital, said they are not safe in Afghanistan and and heavy patrols. On Tuesday, several hun- Police found 7.32 grams of suspected governments and international activists. Aid groups have sharply criticized “The Joint have no way to finish schools, find jobs or earn dred men set off on a protest march toward hashish at the residence of the 48-year- “For sure, we are building this case Way Forward” declaration, which was agreed money. The young men - who stand little Hungary, demanding that authorities there old Australian in Sanur. He led them to a further to find the big dealer behind the upon only days ahead of an international chance of being granted asylum in EU countries open the border. Tired and cold, the marchers 55-year-old Briton, who was found in origin of this (drugs),” said Gede Ganefo, donors’ conference Wednesday for Afghanistan - pleaded with EU nations to let them in so they gave up the next morning after walking 40 possession of at least 10.09 grams of head of narcotics units of Denpasar that pledged $15.2 billion for the beleaguered can have a hope of a better future. “Life in kilometers (24 miles) and spending the night hashish, as well as a bong. police. country. Imogen Sudbery, head of the Brussels Afghanistan is too hard for us, we can’t live out in the open. Both suspects has lived in Bali for five The two suspects has violated a nar- office of the International Rescue Committee, there,” said 15-year-old Sulaiman Zazai. “That is On Friday, Serbian authorities discovered years according to the police. Drug traf- cotic law which carries a maximum 20 says the plan “is worrying on several levels.” why we go to live in Germany, for a good life, two Afghan boys, aged 12 and 16, hiding in a ficking in Indonesia carried a maximum year of prison, Ganefo said —Reuters “Deals made behind closed doors, thrashed for our future.” truck heading toward EU member Croatia. In out with no civil society engagement and with- Belgrade, a park close to the railway and bus out apparent consideration for people’s safety, The struggle is real stations where migrants from Afghanistan nor the realities on the ground, set an alarming Saifullah Zamiri, 18, added that “we struggle spend their days and nights is now dubbed precedent for the EU,” Sudbery said. “The notion a lot in these bad conditions and with closed “Afghan park.” that vulnerable women and children can be borders.” “We can’t go back,” Zamiri insisted. “Our On a sunny day last week, some migrants sent back to a place of war is preposterous.” government can’t control a bad situation, so were sleeping on the benches wrapped in blan- why do you want us to go back to our country?” kets at the park. A man was helping his friend Measures to return Germany and other EU nations have sought shave without a mirror on the park’s water The document outlines measures to return to limit the influx of refugees and migrants after pipes. A woman was washing clothes and hang- Afghan citizens, including charter flights, the taking in more than one million people last ing them on a rope spread between two poles. issuing of travel documents and the possible year. The German government says the joint At lunch time, hundreds lined up for a warm construction of a separate terminal at Kabul declaration with Afghanistan will provide a meal of beans and beets distributed by a Airport. The EU declaration said the plan aims “clear and reliable basis” for both voluntary Belgrade aid group. Hunched over, the migrants “to establish a rapid, effective and manageable returns and deportations. ate their food on the ground or on the limited process for a smooth, dignified and orderly IRC’s Sudbery blasted as “most damning” the benches. Aid coordinator Gordan Paunovic says return of Afghan nationals” who don’t receive clause that envisages that unaccompanied his Info Park center now delivers more than asylum in the 28-nation bloc. minors could be returned if “adequate recep- 2,000 meals a day in what he described as a Afghanistan has been mired in conflict for tion and care-taking arrangements” are put in “dramatic” increase in recent months. — AP Scores flee pitched battles in northern Afghan city

KABUL: The number of war-displaced civilians gunfights to neighbouring provinces of Balkh, on the move, this figure will almost certainly in Kunduz has more than doubled to 24,000, Takhar, Baghlan and the capital Kabul. “Initial change.” The UN had earlier said up to 10,000 the UN said yesterday, as street battles persisted reports indicate that around 24,000 internally people had fled the city, which briefly fell last NEW DELHI: An ambulance, present as a precautionary measure, leaves a car- a week after the Taleban stormed into the displaced persons” have fled Kunduz, the year to the Taleban in a similar assault. Kunduz go area near the international terminal at New Delhi’s international airport northern Afghan city. United Nations Office for the Coordination of residents have faced crippling shortages of yesterday. — AFP Terrified residents facing a growing humani- Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement. “As food and medicine after the Taleban launched tarian crisis have been fleeing explosions and assessments are ongoing and families are still an all-out assault last Monday, capturing parts of the city. Suspected radioactive Afghan forces have struggled to flush them out of residential neighborhoods, with the gov- ernment saying the clearance operation was leak at Delhi airport being carefully conducted to prevent civilian casualties. At least three civilians have been NEW DELHI: Emergency workers sealed off The shipment was meant for biomedical killed and more than 290 wounded, according a portion of New Delhi’s international air- companies in New Delhi and a few other to the Kunduz general hospital, but local resi- port yesterday after officials suspected a Indian cities, he said. Last year a similar sus- dents say the actual toll is much higher. “Key consignment containing radioactive mate- picion caused a scare at the busy airport parts of the city have been cleared, with 52 rial had leaked, a police officer said. after cargo staff found a shipment with insurgents killed in the last 24 hours,” the interi- Fifteen cartons containing nuclear medi- nuclear medicine damaged on Turkish or ministry said on Sunday. cine material were isolated to investigate Airlines. The Taleban attack on Afghanistan’s fifth the suspected leak after the shipment Investigators from India’s nuclear watch- largest city a year after it was overrun by insur- arrived at the cargo area in an Air France dog later found an organic liquid from gents has raised serious concerns about the plane, Sanjay Bhatia, the police chief of another consignment had spilled over the capacity of NATO-trained government forces to Delhi airport security, told AFP. nuclear medicine cartons. In 2010, a scrap- protect large urban centres. “Kunduz is a “The consignment had come from Paris. yard worker in Delhi died from radiation tragedy caused by the government’s failure to Our staff reported a leak in the shipment poisoning and seven others were injured, stop the Taleban from entering the city,” and we alerted the authorities,” said Bhatia. raising concerns over the handling of Kunduz MP Fatima Aziz told local TOLO TV. “If “The situation is under control. We have radioactive material in India. Environmental the senior officials of Kunduz had been held cleared the cargo area and experts from group Toxic Links estimates that India pro- India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board are duces five million tons of hazardous indus- KUNDUZ, AFGHANISTAN: Residents leaving the city on October 5, 2016 amid ongoing accountable last time we wouldn’t be facing examining the material.” trial waste every year. — AFP fighting between Taleban militants and Afghan security forces. —AFP this renewed crisis.” — AFP NEWS MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

Children are silhouetted against the sky as they play with a ball on the top of straw bales during a sunny autumn day with temperatures around 12 degrees Celsius in Aubing near Munich yesterday. Meteorologists forecast unsettled weather during next days in the southern region of Germany. — AFP

Syrian mother living under siege... Syria regime keeps up Aleppo assault Continued from Page 1 must be larger than life”, preferring instead to stay Continued from Page 1 ate - announced it had taken Jund al-Aqsa under its wing. anchored in reality. “I always try to keep things more Jund al-Aqsa is designated as a terrorist organization by Since Madaya came under total siege in mid-2015, familiar, more grounded, more probable.” The assault on Aleppo was launched just days after the Washington and has been accused of ties to IS. The Jund al- more than 60 victims have died of famine and malnutri- But attempting to convey the grim daily life of collapse of a ceasefire in Syria that was brokered jointly by Aqsa group said it was trying to settle differences with Ahrar tion. “Our bodies are no longer used to eating,” reads one besieged Syrians without sensationalizing was no easy Russia and the United States. Russia says its air strikes tar- al-Sham, with which it has been fighting for days in the north- panel. “My children are hungry but are getting sick, task. “It was challenging,” Talajic said, noting that he never get extremist militias such as the Islamic State group but western Idlib province, so as not to weaken rebel fighting severe stomach pains from the food because their bodies saw photos of the young mother or the family. “It’s like critics say it is more occupied with keeping Syrian against Assad’s government. The Observatory said the two aren’t able to digest and absorb the food because they blade running the thin line of being exploitive of some- President Bashar Al-Assad in power than killing jihadists. rebel groups were still fighting late into yesterday evening. were hungry for so long.” one’s hardship.” The brutal story of daily life under siege is An analysis published yesterday by the US-based IHS Jund al-Aqsa’s statement - circulated by rebel officials Artist Dalibor Talajic said he made a conscious effort to occasionally broken up with small bright moments. “It is a Conflict Monitor said that in the first quarter of 2016, just from other groups and carrying the Fateh al-Sham Front avoid straying into the sensational. “I didn’t want to do a mother, but it is every mother,” Talajic said. “It is a family, 26 percent of Russian strikes in Syria targeted IS. That stamp - did not say how pledging allegiance to Fateh al- war comic,” said the Croatian artist - who lived through but it’s every family.” dipped to 22 percent in the second quarter, and 17 percent Sham Front would mend its relationship with Ahrar al- Yugoslavia’s breakup in 1991. “I wanted to make a comic This is not Marvel’s first foray into real life heroes: The in the third quarter, the report said. Sham. The Observatory, which also reported Jund al-Aqsa’s with a civilian point of view, where you’re really power- comic book company also depicted Pope John-Paul II, St Yesterday, two of Syria’s most powerful jihadist groups announcement, said the group was seeking the protection less. You can’t do anything. You’re just waiting for it to Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa. ABC did manage to joined forces, as Fateh al-Sham Front - a former Al-Qaeda affili- of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham. — Agencies pass or for you to die.” deliver some of Talajic’s images to the mother: “she found Before now Talajic was best known for his work on that he really nailed the features of the people, the Deadpool, a comic about antiheroes that were featured ambiance, the town,” ABC News Producer Rym Momtaz Court restores citizenship of pro-opposition... in a film of the same name earlier this year. The illustrator said. “If she ever gets out,” artist Talajic said, “the pictures said he is “not a typical Marvel artist where everything will go to her.” — AFP Continued from Page 1 constitutional court abolished the establishment of ACA, saying it was unconstitutional because of procedural flaws They include former Islamist MP Abdullah Al-Barghash in the establishment law. He said that three weeks later, the Govt postpones $10 billion bond issue... and about 60 members of his family and relatives whose National Assembly voted to pass the same law after intro- nationalities were revoked along with Shemmari. The lower ducing key amendments to plug loopholes, and the law Continued from Page 1 the red by low oil prices, like Saudi Arabia’s, Kuwait’s court had ordered the government to restore Barghash’s was finally published on Feb 1 this year. finances are much stronger and its need to raise funds is citizenship, but the ruling was overturned by the appeals This required the justice ministry, being responsible for This implies the first quarter of 2017 is a likely time not as urgent as Riyadh’s. court, which said courts were not competent to rule on cit- the ACA, to issue the bylaws for the authority within two period for the issue, she said. Kuwait’s Ministry of Compared to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait “has much more izenship matters. His case is still at the court of cassation, months in accordance with the law to enable it to start Finance did not respond to requests for comment. room to be flexible and it has one of the lowest break- which set the next hearing for mid-November. working. But the minister failed until now to issue the Bankers said Kuwait may have been encouraged to even points for oil prices to balance its budget”, said Others who had their citizenship revoked include bylaws, which means that he obstructed it from starting to delay its issue by the approach of a mammoth bond Faisal Hasan, head of investment research at Kuwait- Islamist preacher Sheikh Nabil Al-Awadhi and opposition function and effectively prevented the authority from activist Saad Al-Ajmi, who was deported to Saudi Arabia. receiving wealth disclosures from ministers, MPs and top sale by Saudi Arabia, which is scrambling to finance its based KAMCO Investment Co. Before a transfer of mon- They all have cases in courts. Shemmari said after the rul- bureaucrats. own budget deficit. The Saudi issue, expected to be ey to its sovereign wealth fund, Kuwait posted a budget ing that he had no doubt that the fair Kuwaiti judiciary The grilling will be announced on the opening day of around $10 billion to $15 billion, is now anticipated to deficit of KD 4.6 billion ($15 billion) last fiscal year, its would eventually rule in his favor. His lawyer Al-Humaidi the new Assembly term on Oct 18, and the minister can come in late October. If Kuwait had issued before Saudi first deficit in 17 years - but that was dwarfed by Saudi Al-Subaiei described the ruling as “historic” and thanked then ask for a two-week delay. Several other lawmakers are Arabia, demand could have been limited by investors Arabia’s deficit of nearly $100 billion last year. the judiciary. currently preparing similar requests to grill Finance holding back funds for the Saudi sale. Now that the “If you go down the list of Gulf Cooperation Council Explaining its verdict, the court said the government’s Minister Anas Al-Saleh for being responsible for raising Saudi sale is occurring so late in the year, Kuwait may issuers, in terms of need and requirement to issue, at decision was “unlawful” and oppressive, because it petrol prices. Two groups of MPs have already said they will not have time to issue before finaancial market partici- the top of the pile there’s Saudi Arabia. At the bottom of breached the constitution. It said that Shemmari file grilling requests against Saleh, and sources said a third pants start going on holiday in late December. the pile you have Kuwait and Dubai,” said Abdul Kadir obtained Kuwaiti nationality by birth because he was may be on the way. Kuwait’s window of opportunity this year has been Hussain, head of fixed income asset management at born to a Kuwaiti father, and accordingly his citizenship The flurry of grillings made pro-government MP shrunk further by expectations for US monetary policy: Arqaam Capital in Dubai. “Kuwait has the highest flexi- cannot be revoked. Saadoun Hammad to say that he believes that the 14 of 15 primary dealers polled by Reuters forecast an bility in the region in terms of timing. As a bond In another major development yesterday, MP Ahmad Assembly will be dissolved soon, and what remains is to interest rate hike at the US central bank’s mid- investor I’d expect them to come to the market when Al-Qudhaibi filed a request to grill Minister of Islamic determine the date, which is in the hands of HH the Amir. December meeting. But bankers said they believed the market conditions are good. Spreads now are attractive Affairs and Justice Yaqoub Al-Sane for excessively delaying In a related development, five MPs submitted a draft law main reason for the delay was Kuwait’s financial posi- but not outright cheap, so I’m not surprised they’d delay the issuance of the bylaws of the Anti-Corruption Authority stipulating to ban the government from raising petrol tion. Although its state budget has been pushed into the issuance.” — Reuters (ACA). The lawmaker said that in December last year, the prices without a law from the Assembly. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 ANALYSIS

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Issues Black vote key for Clinton in battlegrounds

By Michael Mathes

nder a canvas tent, African-American business- man and chef Santi Jones was offering bar- Ubeque tacos to tailgaters outside a Carolina football game when he ruminated on Hillary Clinton and whether black voters will win her the White House. The former secretary of state needs a strong turnout among minorities, particularly African Americans, if she is to defeat Republican Donald Trump and succeed the nation’s first black president. Can she rally them to the ballot box on Nov 8 where it counts, in battlegrounds like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida? “She can,” Jones, 37, said as hip-hop pumped from nearby speakers on a recent Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. “But she’s got to try a little harder.” Why are Republicans dropping Trump now? Racial tensions, fuelled by a series of police shoot- ings of black men, have simmered in the United States By Julie Pace that prompted them to finally walk away. many in the GOP that virtually nothing formally revoke their support for Trump since last year. Some have accused real estate billion- On Friday, The Washington Post and NBC Trump did seemed worse than the conceded there was little he could do to aire Trump of fomenting the discord through his hy now? And why this? For the News both released a 2005 recording of prospect of her becoming president. right his campaign at this point. Early vot- provocative campaign rhetoric, his years of propagat- legion of Republicans who aban- Trump describing attempts to have sex But these new revelations come at a ing is already underway in some key states ing the “birther” conspiracy theory that Obama was Wdoned Donald Trump on Saturday, with a married woman. His words were time when the White House race seems to and the comments aired in the video will not born in the United States, and embrace of the recoiling in horror from comments their caught on a live microphone while talking be slipping away from Trump. He’s been likely be unforgivable with independent Republican by white nationalists. And when he was party’s White House nominee made about with Billy Bush, then a host of “Access unable to attract support beyond that women - a constituency Trump desperate- asked about what was necessary to heal the racial using his fame to prey on women, there is Hollywood”. offered by his core backers. His perform- ly needs to win if he has any hope of divide during his first debate with Clinton, in the after- no escaping those questions. For months, Some may draw a distinction between ance in the first debate was undisciplined defeating Clinton. math of deadly unrest that rocked Charlotte, Trump they stomached his incendiary remarks Trump’s outrageous earlier comments and he followed it up by tangling with a The last hope now for many answered by lamenting that “we need law and order in about Mexicans, Muslims, prisoners of war, about women, minorities and others by beauty queen whom he shamed two Republicans is that an unimaginable elec- our country”. a Gold Star military family and a Hispanic noting that this time, the businessman decades ago for gaining weight. “There tion year will still end with the GOP in con- North Carolina is seen as ground zero for Clinton’s judge, along with offensive statements wasn’t just being offensive - he was were people who were just starting to feel trol of the Senate. New Hampshire Sen efforts to convert tangible and historically high black about women too numerous to count. describing actions that could be consid- like this ship was going down and now Kelly Ayotte and Nevada Rep Joe Heck, support for President Barack Obama into her own vic- Democratic critics argue that their silence - ered sexual assault. In the video, Trump is this gives people a good excuse to jump both locked in tight races, joined the tory in swing states that will decide the election. or the promise to vote for Trump, but not heard saying that his fame allows him to off,” said Katie Packer, a Republican strate- parade of officials Saturday who said they Obama narrowly won North Carolina in 2008, then lost endorse him - amounted to tacit approval “do anything” to women. “Grab them by the gist who advised Mitt Romney’s 2012 simply couldn’t stand by Trump anymore. it four years later. Clinton’s campaign is now in over- of misogyny and racism. p****. You can do anything,” he says. campaign and led an unsuccessful effort For Ayotte, the move earned her no drive to turn the Tar Heel state blue again. There were no good answers Saturday, to prevent Trump from becoming the quarter from her Democratic opponent, and few Republicans attempted to offer Political GOP nominee. New Hampshire Gov Maggie Hassan. “She ‘Sticking Together’ any. A steady stream of GOP officials But with a month until Election Day, and While some Republicans expressed has had one example after the next of Blacks comprise 12 percent of the US electorate, revoked their endorsements or called for early voting already underway in several astonishment and dismay over Trump’s Donald Trump’s despicable words and his and about nine in 10 support Clinton, according to Trump to drop out of the race, condemning states, the truest answer to why 2005 comments, those who steadfastly despicable behavior as reasons that she polls. Yet many black voters remain lukewarm about the New York billionaire in emailed state- Republicans are dropping Trump now - and refused to endorse him throughout the should have disavowed him,” Hassan said. her. In a sign of the challenge Clinton faces, even ments and carefully crafted tweets. But why they’re dropping him over this - is like- campaign suggested their party knew full “It took her until now when the revelation Jones, who supports Clinton, said he is not sure some, including Senate Majority Leader ly political. During the Republican primary, well what they were getting with the brash of his comments from a decade ago were whether he’ll vote. At a Clinton campaign field office in Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul GOP officials worried that disavowing real estate mogul and reality TV star. made to decide that politically she a Charlotte strip mall, volunteers like Arnetta Ryan, stuck with Trump even as they con- Trump would alienate his supporters and “Nothing that has happened in the last 48 couldn’t stand with him anymore.” Look for Strickland, 56, were making calls to rally Democrats demned his comments. “It is a troubling sit- hurt the party in congressional races. In the hours is surprising to me or many others,” more of the same in races nationwide. and undecided voters. uation,” Ryan said. general election, Trump’s crass behavior said Ohio Gov John Kasich, who was critical Democrats made clear Saturday they Strickland, a medical biller, shook her head when Those fleeing from Trump may ultimate- also seemed easier for Republicans to toler- of Trump when he ran against him in the would spend the next month trying to asked if Trump could do or say anything to make her ly say it was the shock of hearing and see- ate when stacked up against Democrat primary and has remained so for months. ensure they and other Republicans get no or fellow African-Americans reconsider their votes. ing the businessman’s crudeness on video Hillary Clinton, a candidate so reviled by Privately, even Republicans who didn’t credit for walking away now. — AP “Most blacks are Democrats,” she explained. “No mat- ter what he says, they’re not going to vote for him. We’re used to sticking together.” And yet Strickland, who volunteered for Obama, expressed skepticism Aleppo’s horror, in words of White Helmets about whether turnout for Clinton “will be the same as Obama’s”. Last month, the president issued a stern warning By Karam Al-Masri lance. “When I got there, I saw bodies lying name and the words he wrote on the wall. they need to be rescued themselves. to the black community. “There’s no such thing as a on the floor. One of the volunteers told me I can’t stand remembering that night.” The Mohammed Wawi described one opera- vote that doesn’t matter,” Obama told a s bombs rained down on Aleppo, there were more behind the building that 26-year-old left behind a wife and two chil- tion last week, when bombing began as he Congressional Black Caucus dinner. “After we have White Helmets volunteer Abu was hit. That’s when I started to feel afraid. dren of his own. was searching for survivors of an earlier air achieved historic turnout in 2008 and 2012, especial- AHassan rushed to join the search for I found the body of a young man lying face Abu Hassan pointed to a photograph of strike. “The fire and rescue team was hit ly in the African-American community, I will consider survivors, as usual, never imagining he down, with severe wounds to his stomach, him - a sandy-haired, grinning young man and six members of our branch were it a personal insult, an insult to my legacy, if this would find his son’s body among the dead. leg and head. I turned him around to see - on the memorial wall of the now-disused wounded, one of them seriously,” Wawi community lets down its guard and fails to activate The two of them had worked side-by-side his face. It was my son.” branch headquarters in the Bab Al-Nayrab said. “We had been trying to save people, itself in this election.” in scores of harrowing rescue operations in district of the city. Three other volunteers but then the residents saved us.” Clinton holds a slim lead in North Carolina, rebel-held districts of Syria’s battleground ‘I Can’t Stand Remembering’ from the branch who lost their lives are Wawi was smearing mud on the according to polling. She may expect a bounce in second city over the past three years. But Abu Hassan said he spent the rest of the commemorated alongside him. Their sig- branch’s fire truck in an attempt to camou- coming days after a shocking video was made public Abu Hassan said that rescue mission was night sitting next to his son’s body on the nature hardhats have not been reused but flage it, protecting it from the view of war- Friday in which Trump was caught making very lewd one he will never forget. “About two weeks floor of the White Helmets branch where instead preserved as a tribute. planes overhead. Since government forces and demeaning comments about groping women. ago, I heard SOS calls on the walkie-talkie they both worked. At dawn, he buried launched an offensive to recapture east At the Anderton barbershop in Charlotte, barber about heavy casualties in Salhin,” the 50- Hassan himself. “It was the hardest Branches ‘Targeted’ Aleppo last month, the rebel-held sector Brendan Watson said he and colleagues registered year-old former carpenter told AFP. moment of my life,” he said, struggling to Across Syria, more than 140 of the has been subjected to devastating air 2,000 new voters during the previous two elections. He said he knew his son Hassan had hold back tears. I asked the branch chief to White Helmets’ nearly 3,000 volunteers strikes. Whole streets have been levelled “I see us doing like the same thing this time,” he said. been heading to the eastern neighbor- move us to a different building, because I have died in the line of duty. Their mission and the White Helmets’ own infrastructure “I feel a sense of urgency in the community that we hood to refuel a White Helmets ambu- couldn’t stay in the same place and see his is to save the lives of others but sometimes has taken a heavy hit. “Our branches have will show up.” been directly targeted in air strikes,” said Still, he acknowledged North Carolina will be Bab Al-Nayrab branch chief Bibars “tough” to win. The challenge comes amid a rise in Mashaal. In the past two weeks alone, nationwide racial tension fuelled in part by police three branches have been put out of killings of unarmed blacks. Several relatives of African action and a third of the White Helmets’ Americans who died at the hands of police or in police ambulances, fire trucks and bulldozers in custody have become known as Mothers of the the city destroyed, Mashaal said. Movement, and campaign for Clinton. They include Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland whose ‘They are my Family’ death in a Texas jail sparked protests. Often, the damage to rescue workers Reed-Veal acknowledged to AFP that the inspira- is more than skin-deep. Louay Mashhadi, tion about Clinton might be different than it was with 25, who heads another White Helmets Obama, but hoped Democratic “loyalty” will convert to branch in Aleppo, recalled one rescue votes. Part of Clinton’s struggle to win over black vot- operation earlier this month that left him ers, Reed-Veal said, stems from a controversial crime so traumatised he stayed home for three bill that Bill Clinton signed into law. In a 1996 speech days afterwards. “I pulled an infant, four Hillary said it aimed to crack down on “super-preda- or five months old, out of the rubble,” tors”, which many took to mean young black men. She said Mashhadi, whose own son is around apologized, but resentment lingered.— AFP the same age. “He had lost his legs and part of his stomach but he was still alive. There was no one around from his family, so the baby stayed in my arms for about All articles appearing on these pages are 15 minutes. He died when the ambu- the personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait lance came.” Mashhadi said the volunteers relied on Times takes no responsibility for views each other for the strength to continue expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites their work. “Because we’re on call all night readers to voice their opinions. Please send together in the same centres, we’re more submissions via email to: opinion@kuwait- than just colleagues or friends.” But that makes it all the more painful when fellow times.net or via snail mail to PO Box 1301 members are killed. Four of Mashhadi’s Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right team have lost their lives in the past two to edit any submission as necessary. Syrian civil defense volunteers, known as White Helmets, work around destroyed buildings following reported air strikes on the months alone. “I cried for them all, because rebel-held town of Douma on the eastern outskirts of the capital Damascus on Oct 5, 2016. — AFP they are members of my family.” — AFP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 SPORTS

‘Messi deserves to Napoli’s striker Milik Aurier throat slit retire as champion ‘ out for several ‘months’ gesture causes stir

WARSAW: Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik could be out for PARIS: Controversial Paris Saint-Germain full-back Serge Aurier has caused a MADRID: Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza believes Lionel Messi deserves to several months after suffering a knee injury in Poland’s social media stir after making a throat slitting gesture duing a World Cup quali- retire from international football in style as a World Cup winner. Messi flirted World Cup qualifier win against Denmark. The Polish fier. Ivory Coast international Aurier celebrated a goal against Mali by turning to with the notion of quitting playing for his country after three successive final football federation said Sunday he will probably need the crowd and dragging his finger across his throat. Ivory Coast won the African heartbreaks, to Germany in the 2014 World Cup and to Chile in the Copa surgery on the injured left knee which suffered anterior Group C qualifier in Bouake 3-1. Aurier made the hand gesture after his cross America in 2015 and earlier this year. But the Barcelona star had a change of cruciate ligament damage during Poland’s 3-2 win was turned into his own net by Salif Coulibaly to give the hosts a 2-1 lead in the heart after talks with Bauza in August. For Bauza, Messi’s initial decision was against Denmark in Warsaw on Saturday. “Arek Milik has 31st minute. Aurier’s name was trending on social media after the incident, borne out of frustration rather than any real desire to turn his back on with many mocking him or blasting the media. The contro- Argentina. “When we were chatting it occurred to me he was very undergone tests on his injured knee, which have shown damage to the anterior cruciate ligament,” Kwiatkowski, versial 23-year-old was in trouble last month when he interested in selection and what worried him more than anything was sentenced to two months in prison for assaulting was how to improve.” According to Bauza: “I didn’t meet Messi to the federation spokesman, said on Twitter. “Arek will return to Napoli on Sunday. He is likely to have to under- a police officer-although in France such short sen- persuade him, I was convinced that during our chat a chance tences are automatically commuted. Last season he would open up.” Joining five time World Player of the Year go surgery and could be out for several months.” Milik, 22, joined Napoli in August from Ajax and has was also in trouble with his club after making Messi at the meeting with the new boss of the Albiceleste in derogatory comments about his then-PSG coach made a huge impact at the Serie A club. And after two Barcelona was his club teammate Javier Mascherano. “After our Laurent Blanc and other team-mates, including cur- rounds of the Champions League for Napoli he is joint talks all I had to say was ‘ok boys, you’ll be picked for the next rent Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on a game’,” Bauza recalled in an interview in Sunday’s Catalan top scorer on three goals along with Lionel Messi social media video post. He was suspended by newspaper Sport. “I reckon he still has a lot to give to (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) and his club for five weeks but owned up to hav- the team. —AFP Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint Germain).—AFP ing committed “a stupid mistake”. —AFP Thailand’s Poom cruises to victory in Indonesia

JAKARTA: Thailand’s Poom Saksansin enough money to keep my Asian Tour card. cruised to a comfortable five-shot victory This victory exceeded my expectations,” the when he closed with a five-under-par 67 to golfer said in comments supplied by the win his first Asian Tour title at the BNI organisers. Indonesian Masters yesterday. The victory earned him $135,000, which The 23-year-old held a two-shot lead at promoted him from 101st to 21st position the start of the day and stayed ahead of the on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. “This win chasing pack by shooting six birdies opens up so many doors and opportunities against one bogey to finish on 18-under- for me. I get to play in the big events now par 270 at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club. and I’m really looking forward to it. There’s Thai teenagers Phachara Khongwatmai still a lot of room for improvement for me and Suradit Yongcharoenchai, both aged and before I step up in the big events, I 17, and Japan’s Masahiro Kawamura settled need to work even harder on my game,” for tied second place at the $750,000 event. Poom said. Poom, who won his first Asian Scores after round 4 of the BNI Indonesian Development Tour title in Malaysia last Masters (par 72): year, showed no signs of nerves when he 270 - Poom SAKSANSIN (THA) 69-69-65-67 made the turn in 34 before tightening his 275 - Phachara KHONGWATMAI (THA) 67- grip with three straight birdies on holes 10, 71-69-68, Suradit YONGCHAROENCHAI 11 and 12. (THA) Dropping only two shots in 72 holes, 67- 74-66-68, Masahiro KAWAMURA (JPN) Poom played solid golf throughout the 66-71-68-70 week and stayed calm under pressure 276 - Gaganjeet BHULLAR (IND) 66-73-70-67 when a host of players briefly threatened 277 - Chikkarangappa S. (IND) 70-67-73-67, his lead early in the round. LEE Chieh-Po (TPE) 71-70-68-68 “It feels great to be a champion. I just 278 - Casey O’TOOLE (USA) 69-69-73-67, tried not to make bogeys today. Anything Marcus FRASER (AUS) 69-67-70-72, in the red numbers was good enough for Thongchai JAIDEE (THA) 68-69-69-72, Kalem me. Honestly, I was only hoping to make RICHARDSON (AUS) 68-68-69-73. —AFP SUZUKA: Japanese Grand Prix winner Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team’s German driver Nico Rosberg holds his trophy as Mercedes AMG Petronas members celebrate at their paddock after the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race in Suzuka yesterday. — AFP World champ Buemi wins chaotic Hong Kong ePrix Rosberg extends lead

HONG KONG: Reigning Formula E to-wheel action, NextEV drivers world champion Sebastien Buemi Nelson Piquet Jr and Oliver Turvey with dominant Japan win threw down the gauntlet to his rivals were leading until lap 17 when they as he won the first ever Hong Kong came off at the same troublesome chi- ePrix after an incident-packed season- cane, bringing out the safety car. SUZUKA: Nico Rosberg tightened his grip on son. Hamilton went into the race searching for As the objection came quite late yesterday, opener yesterday. The Renault e.dams After the drivers had switched to their the Formula One title race with a dominant vic- a Suzuka hat-trick to revive his flagging cham- stewards opted to defer a decision on the matter driver started fifth on the grid but he second race cars-as their batteries are tory at the Japanese Grand Prix yesterday, the pionship prospects after being forced to retire until both drivers could give their views on the powered through to win the 45-lap not powerful enough for a full race- German’s first win at Suzuka also helping from the lead at the last race in Malaysia but incident at the next race, which is scheduled to city-centre race by 2.477sec from Switzerland’s Buemi emerged on top Mercedes claim a third consecutive constructors’ his chances of victory were dashed within a take place in Austin, Texas on Oct. 23. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who started sixth Lucas di Grassi, who started second- and put his foot down to the che- crown. Rosberg, who started on pole, was never matter of seconds. The Briton was unable to seriously threatened and crossed the line 4.9 capitalise on his front-row start as he crawled due to a three-place grid penalty for shunting last after a crunching crash in qualify- quered flag. seconds clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who off the line and found himself languishing Rosberg at the start in Malaysia, did well to finish ing. Di Grassi and Robin Frijns both Formula E, which aims to raise the fended off a late-charging Lewis Hamilton after down in eighth place by the time he reached fourth but his hopes of a podium spot were came to grief at the same chicane in profile and technological abilities of the Briton recovered from a woeful start to finish Turn One as his Mercedes team mate disap- compromised late on by slow moving back qualifying, forcing the cancellation of electric vehicles, is entering its third third. Rosberg extended his lead over Hamilton peared over the horizon. markers. The German got off to a fantastic start the usual Super Pole shoot-out for the season, which consists of 12 races and to 33 points in the overall standings following and looked competitive in third but after losing first time in the all-electric series’ short also includes Buenos Aires, Paris and his ninth win of the season and with four rounds MERCEDES PROTEST touch with Verstappen and getting passed by history. In a race with plenty of wheel- New York. —AFP remaining, the 31-year-old can claim a maiden “I made a mistake,” said Hamilton, who last Hamilton on his second pit stop, a bold tyre title without needing to win another race. won at the German Grand Prix in July prior to strategy failed to pay off for Ferrari. The win was also the 15th of 17 races for the series’ annual summer break. “And then just His Finnish team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who Mercedes this season and confirmed three years working my way up from there was tricky but I started eighth after collecting a five-place penal- of dominance, during which time the German did the best I could.” ty for an unscheduled gearbox change, also outfit has won 47 of 55 races. Once he had recovered from the disappoint- complained of track-hogging back markers on “It’s been an awesome weekend for sure, the ment of the tardy start, a mix of his trademark his way to a fifth-place finish. whole weekend had gone great from the word spectacular overtaking and clever strategy by Daniel Ricciardo, winner in Malaysia a week go,” Rosberg, who led every session at Suzuka, Mercedes saw him scythe through the field and ago, was sixth in his Red Bull as Force India told reporters. very nearly snatch second from Verstappen. pulled further ahead of Williams in their private “Congrats to all my colleagues in the team, However, the Dutchman held on after rebuff- battle for fourth overall. for clinching a third constructors’ world title. ing the Briton’s final attempt to pass with a Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg finished “Definitely, it’s been an unbelievable effort robust move at the chicane on the penultimate seventh and eighth ahead of Felipe Massa and all these years, so let’s celebrate hard,” added lap that sent the Mercedes wide into a run-off Valtteri Bottas, who struggled for pace all week- Rosberg, who becomes only the fifth driver in area and prompted the German team to lodge end but made the most of a one-stop strategy to Formula One history to win nine races in a sea- an official protest. salvage some points. —Reuters Embattled Hamilton vows to fight on after Suzuka defeat

SUZUKA: Lewis Hamilton has vowed to “give it tracted figure in Suzuka and refused to answer race in Austin, Texas, where he sealed the title everything” in his pursuit of a fourth Formula questions from the press after qualifying, which last year with three rounds to spare. “Lewis func- One drivers’ title, which slipped further from his some interpreted as a sign that the pressure of tions best when he’s under pressure and when grasp following a third-place finish in yesterday’s the title fight was starting to get to him. he has a target,” said the Austrian. “I have no Japanese Grand Prix. But his team boss Toto Wolff had no doubt doubt that this will be an intense fight to the The Briton’s title hopes were dealt a crushing that the Briton would regroup before the next end. This is far from over.” — Reuters blow a week ago when he was forced to retire with a fiery engine failure from the lead in Malaysia. He went into yesterday’s race hoping to revive his flagging championship prospects, but a botched start scuppered his efforts. Hamilton’s championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg completed a ninth win of the season to extend his advantage in the standings to 33 points. “That’s a healthy margin for Nico, he did a great job, so congrats to him,” said Hamilton, who fought his way back through the field with some spectacular overtaking after his slow get- away from second on the grid saw him plummet to eighth. “I’ll give it everything I’ve got, as I did in the race and we’ll see what happens.” Hamilton is a formidable competitor who thrives on adversity and converted a 43-point deficit to Rosberg early in the season into a 19- point advantage with a streak of six wins from seven races. Even his best, however, may not be enough. Only four of a record 21 races remain and Rosberg can takethe title even if he does not win again, leaving Hamilton’s own hopes HONG KONG: Renault e.dams driver Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland celebrates pinned on misfortune striking the German’s with the trophy on the podium after victory in the Formula E championship in campaign. Much will also depend on whether SUZUKA: Third-placed Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team’s British driver Lewis Hamilton waves Hong Kong yesterday. — AFP Hamilton can bounce back from his setbacks in his hand as he arrives at the podium after the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Malaysia and Japan. He cut a withdrawn and dis- Circuit yesterday. — AFP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 SPORTS

LONDON: Argentina’s Tomas Cubelli goes to pass the ball as he is tackled by Australia’s Allan Ala’Alatoa during The Rugby Championship game between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday. —AP Cheika wants ‘edgier’ Australia after beating Pumas

TWICKENHAM: Wallabies coach Michael in last year’s World Cup final at Twickenham. should bring a bit of edge with it.” France and drawing with South Africa in decision but Pumas captain Agustin Creevy Cheika said his side will need to be sharper In June, the Wallabies went down 3-0 in a Auckland back in 1994. “I’ll start thinking about had no regrets following a match where his when they return to face England in December home Test series to an England side coached ‘MASSIVE TASK’ that tomorrow,” said Cheika. “We’ve got to let side enjoyed plenty of backing from a crowd of after ending the Rugby Championship with a by former Australia boss Eddie Jones. Victory saw the Wallabies finish runners-up the boys enjoy this victory.” Argentina squan- more than 48,000. 33-21 win over Argentina at Twickenham. They will have a chance to turn the tables to the All Blacks, who won all six of their Rugby dered several try-scoring opportunities pre- “I don’t know what would have happened Samu Kerevi scored two of Australia’s four when they face England at Twickenham on Championship matches. venting them from realising their ambition of had we played in Argentina,” said Creevy. “Of tries, while forwards Adam Coleman and Dean December 3 as part of their end of year tour. Next up, Australia have the daunting chal- two wins in this season’s Rugby Championship. course for us, playing in Argentina is the best Mumm also crossed the Pumas’ line in the first “I just want to have a bit more edge lenge of trying to stop an outstanding New They finished bottom and face Japan in Tokyo option in terms of crowd support. “But today Rugby Championship match played outside around everything,” said Cheika when asked Zealand side from setting a new world record in a fortnight. “We felt we could have won the we had a very good crowd, and at some the southern hemisphere. what he wanted Australia to improve before for a major nation of 18 successive Test wins game,” said Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade. moments we felt like locals because of the sup- Bernard Foley kicked Australia’s remaining they returned to London. “We need to start when they meet their trans-Tasman rivals at “We were not able to win the game because port,” the hooker added. 13 points on Saturday but the resilient chasing what we want out of a game a little Auckland’s Eden Park on October 22. What we made mistakes that stopped us scoring, Whether another Rugby Championship Wallabies were a man down for 20 minutes bit harder.” He added: “The team’s been Cheika labelled a “massive task” is made all the and that also gave them too many points.” match is staged in the northern hemisphere after both Coleman and Michael Hooper were changing so much, I probably didn’t realise it harder by the fact New Zealand are unbeaten at Argentina, beaten by Australia in last year’s remains to be seen but Cheika, impressed by yellow-carded for high tackles. would change as much as it has. “A lot of our Eden Park in the professional era. World Cup semi-final at Twickenham, opted to the size of Saturday’s attendance, commented: This was just Australia’s third win in nine guys have really stood up to be counted and The All Blacks have won a remarkable 35 move a home fixture to England’s headquar- “You can’t say much more about 48,000 fans Tests since they were beaten by New Zealand we’re creating some competition, and that successive Tests at their ‘fortress’ since losing to ters. It was a commercial rather than sporting coming to a game of two neutrals.” —AFP Steve Hansen keeps All Blacks grounded as history beckons

WELLINGTON: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned his history-making All Blacks yesterday not to get too far ahead of themselves as they were showered with praise following their record-breaking 57- 15 thrashing of South Africa. Former All Blacks captain Sean DOHA: Boels Dolmans Cycling Team’s cyclists pose on the podium after winning the Fitzpatrick, speaking on SkySports in gold medal in the women’s team time trial event as part of the 2016 UCI Road World England, hailed the current side as “the Championships yesterday, in the Qatari capital Doha. — AFP best ever” after the nine-try demolition took them to a world record-equalling Stevens retires on high, 17th consecutive victory. The Planet Rugby website rated the All Blacks “phe- nomenal”, particularly in the second-half team claims world title when they scored 45 points and conceded only six, describing the performance “as DOHA: American Evelyn Stevens will head my last race, it’s nice to have a goal and it one-sided a game as you will see at Test into retirement with a fourth world title after makes it very special to win,” she told AFP. She level”. The All Blacks embarrassed the helping Boels Dolmans to women’s team time- now plans to return to Wall Street and work in Springboks in their Durban fortress, pro- trial victory at at the World Championships in finance, where she previously worked before ducing their highest score and biggest- Qatar yesterday. Boels Dolemans, who also cycling professionally. The race was held in winning margin against their arch rivals in include reigning road race world champion sweltering conditions, where the temperature 93 Tests dating back to 1921. Lizzie Deignan (formerly Armistead) and four- reached as high as 35 degrees Celsius (95 They became the first team to go times world champion Ellen van Dijk, brushed degrees Fahrenheit). Prior to the champi- through a Rugby Championship season away the opposition to finish the 40km course onships beginning, organisers had announced scoring four or more tries in each Test, and in 48mins 41.62secs. That was almost a minute they would consider shortening races because if they beat Australia when they clash in ahead of their nearest rivals, Germans Canyon of the heat, though yesterday’s event went the Auckland on October 22 they will become Sram Racing, who finished in 49:29.86. full planned distance. the most successful ever top-tier side. Americans Twenty16-Ridebiker, the first The race also featured a spectacular crash team out on the course, which started in Lusail involving Anouska Koster from the Their current streak of 17 wins in a row where the 2022 football World Cup final will be Netherlands, riding for Raboliv, who ploughed equals the world record set by the 1965- played, finished third. It was a sweet end for into a barrier and had to pull out of the race. 69 and 2013-14 All Blacks, and the 1997- Stevens, 33, who was also part of the winning The championships run until October 16, with 98 Springboks. “The @AllBlacks are play- ing a different game to anybody on the teams in 2012, 2013 and 2014. the men’s team trial event taking place later DURBAN: New Zealand’s Anton Lienert-Brown, left, avoids a tackle by South Africa’s Faf de Klerk, “I came into this season knowing this was yesterday.— AFP planet at the moment. Just a joy to watch. Power pace and skill,” tweeted former during the rugby championship match between South Africa and New Zealand, at Kingsmead stadi- Wales and British and Irish Lions backrow- um in Durban, South Africa, Saturday. — AP er Scott Quinnell. But Hansen said while Departing Martin helps the current crop of All Blacks were “a good side” and determined to get better, he Clermont down Toulouse Etixx win world title noted that Australia have a history of upsetting them. “I wouldn’t get too far ahead of our- DOHA: Tony Martin gave Etixx-Quick Step a Armistead) and four-times world champion to reclaim top spot parting gift as he helped them claim the Ellen van Dijk, brushed away the opposition selves,” Hansen said in Durban. “If we’re men’s team time-trial title at the World to finish the course in 48mins 41.62secs. going to go one step further we’ve got to PARIS: Clermont returned to the top of the few centimetres short, a few plays later Lamerat Championships in Qatar yesterday, his last That was almost a minute ahead of their make sure we prepare really well. Australia French League with a tight 29-25 victory over managed to burst through. race for the Belgians. Etixx won a tight race nearest rivals, Germans Canyon Sram are a good rugby side. Toulouse in the Top 14 yesterday. They had Parra converted but Toulouse got back into in a time of 42mins 32.39secs, just eleven Racing, with Americans Twenty16-Ridebiker “They’ve got a history of turning up briefly been replaced at the league summit on the match before the break as lock Tekori bull- seconds ahead of BMC to reverse last year’s third. It was a sweet end for Stevens, 33, when there’s a record on the table.” The Saturday when La Rochelle held Toulon to a 17- dozed over from close range, through Parra and result. Australia’s Orica-BikeExchange fin- who was also part of winning teams in 2012, Wallabies stopped the All Blacks’ last 17 draw. But Clermont opened up a three-point wing Noa Nakaitaci, after the visitors ran a suc- ished third with early race leaders Team Sky 2013 and 2014. “I came into this season record run with a 12-12 draw in Sydney in lead as tries from Arthur Iturria and Remi cession of penalties after the half-time buzzer. fourth. “It’s really very emotional for me,” knowing this was my last race, it’s nice to 2014, while in 2010, when the All Blacks Lamerat, alongside 19 points from the boot of The pendulum seemed to be swinging in time-trial specialist Martin said afterwards. have a goal and it makes it very special to were on a 15-match winning streak, they Morgan Parra, gave them a vital win. Toulouse’s favour as Clermont’s No.8 Fritz Lee “It was the last race for the team, they have win,” she told AFP. The woman’s race also were beaten 26-14 by Australia in Hong Toulouse outscored Clermont by three tries to was sin-binned for a high tackle on Jean-Marc been a family for me in the last five years featured a spectacular crash involving Kong. The All Blacks have convincingly two on the back of a dominant pack that forced a Doussain with Marques kicking the penalty. and I knew it was a last chance to lead the Anouska Koster from the Netherlands, riding beaten the Wallabies twice already this penalty try after scores from Samoan pair Census But almost immediately Parra replied to team to a great victory.” for Raboliv, who ploughed into a barrier. year — 42-8 in Sydney and 29-9 in Johnston and Joe Tekori. But indiscipline cost the stretch back the hosts’ lead to 23-15. Martin, a three-time world champion, will The races were held in sweltering condi- Wellington. 19-time French champions who had to content Clermont were struggling at the set-piece, join Katusha next year. Boels Dolemans, tions, where the temperature reached as Hansen said while there was no guar- themselves with a losing bonus point that leaves though, and prop Thomas Domingo was yellow- who also included reigning road race world high as 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees antee they would win the third encounter, them sixth. Clermont were off to a flyer after a carded after collapsing a scrum five yards from champion Lizzie Deignan (formerly Fahrenheit).—AFP setting records and creating history was glaring error from Toulouse scrum-half Samuel his own line, leaving Clermont with 13 players. their aim. “They’re a team that want to Marques in the fifth minute. Their seven-man scrum couldn’t handle the get better and do things other teams His pass deep in Toulouse territory was inter- pressure and soon gave up a penalty try, with haven’t done. That’s been the case with cepted by Clermont fly-half Camille Lopez and Marques converting to make it a one-point this group since 2012. We’re trying to find although he was tackled inside the visitors’ 22 by game. Yet almost immediately, Toulouse’s Fijian different horizons all the time.” Kiwi Luke McAlister, he managed to offload to wing Semi Kunatani stupidly got himself sin- Fitzpatrick, in his praise of the All lock Iturria to score under the posts. Scrum-half binned for trying to kick the ball out of Parra’s Blacks, noted they have not missed a beat Parra converted and shortly afterwards landed a hands and the scrum-half made the visitors pay despite losing 800 caps worth of experi- penalty to boot. Toulouse hit back on 17 minutes by landing his fourth penalty as Lee returned to ence-including legends Richie McCaw and from a close-range line-out. They got the rolling the fray. Dan Carter-after winning the World Cup maul into gear and prop Johnston barged over With both teams back to full strength, Florian last year. “This team has taken rugby to a to score, although Portugal’s Marques hit the Fritz kicked a monstrous penalty from inside his post with the conversion attempt. Parra knocked own half 10 minutes from time to make it 26-25 new level,” Fitzpatrick said. over a penalty off the upright and then a mazy, but Parra had the last word with his fifth penalty “They put a line in the sand after the darting run from Wesley Fofana took Clermont after Toulouse collapsed a maul In the day’s other World Cup last year, lost all that experi- right up to the Toulouse tryline, and although game, Lyon moved up three places to ninth with ence, seamlessly have gone into this team DOHA: BMC Racing Team’s cyclists compete in the men’s team time trial event as part of Australian hooker Nathan Charles was held up a a 27-22 win over Pau.—AFP the 2016 UCI Road World Championships yesterday, in the Qatari capital Doha. — AFP and created their own identity.” —AFP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 SPORTS

Kohli, Rahane lead India’s dominance against N Zealand

INDORE: Skipper Virat Kohli recorded his who started the day on 79. second double-century in Tests as he and Off-spinner Jeetan Patel finally broke Ajinkya Rahane helped India post a crush- the big stand by trapping a tired Kohli lbw ing 557 for five declared against New as he tried to whip away the turning ball Zealand at Indore yesterday. but missed the line completely. The visitors were 28 without loss at stumps on day two of the third and final STANDING OVATION Test, with Martin Guptill on 17 and Tom Kohli, 27, the only Indian captain to Latham on six, trailing by 529. The hosts, score two double hundreds, was given a who started the day on 267 for three, rode standing ovation by the capacity crowd at on the 365-run fourth-wicket partnership Indore’s Holkar Stadium, which is hosting between Kohli (211) and Rahane (188) to its first Test match. flatten the New Zealand bowling. Rahane continued to frustrate the New The partnership was India’s best for the Zealand bowlers, but finally ran out of fourth wicket, surpassing the 353-run stand steam and was caught behind off Trent between Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman Boult. He was also given a rousing send-off. against Australia at Sydney in 2004. “It was great to see Virat bat the way he “This partnership was really special. We did, learnt a lot of things. He’s improving as were 100 for three and from there getting a batsman and a leader,” said Rahane. 365 was really special. It will remain in our Rohit Sharma (51) and Ravindra Jadeja memory for a long time,” Rahane told (17) then added some quick runs with an reporters. Kohli, who scored his maiden unbeaten 53-run stand for the sixth wicket. 200 against the West Indies in July, regis- The in-form Sharma, who hit three fours tered his career-best Test score Sunday and two sixes during his 63-ball knock, with a dominating display. struck his third half-century of the series as The batsman, who resumed the day on India gained firm control of the match. 103 in his 48th Test, scored runs all around Jadeja though was guilty of giving away the park with 20 boundaries during his five runs after being penalised by the on- 366-ball stay at the crease. field umpires for straying onto the danger Overnight partner Rahane was also in area of the pitch while running between POET ELIZABERTH: Australia’s batsman Mitchell Marsh (R) plays a ball during the fourth One Day International (ODI) between South Africa and blazing form, posting a career-best score in the wickets. Jadeja was warned twice by Australia at the St. George’s Park cricket stadium yesterday in Port Elizabeth. — AFP his 29th match after completing his eighth the umpires before the officials took the Test century. Rahane had to face a barrage extreme step of crediting New Zealand of bouncers in the morning session from with five runs. the New Zealand quicks, with one of the Bowlers Boult and Patel shared two Australia fall to South short-pitched deliveries from Matt Henry wickets apiece after the visitors were put in hitting his helmet. to field by India on Saturday. “Very, very But the incident only appeared to high-quality batting. Took a very good strengthen his resolve and his marathon delivery to create half-chances... I think we Africa’s back-up bowlers knock included 18 fours and four sixes. The stuck to our plans well but we were worn batsman surpassed his previous best of 147 down,” said New Zealand coach Mike against Australia in 2015. Hesson. “I think Kohli in particular, I think PORT ELIZABETH: South Africa rested three of “It was tough out there, I was struggling he took 120 singles, killed us softly.” India their frontline bowlers but continued to domi- SCOREBOARD yesterday and I took my time. Today we have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three- nate Australia as they won the fourth one-day both decided to dominate the spinners match series but are looking to complete a international by six wickets at St George’s Park PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: Final scores in the fourth one-day international between South Africa and after we got our hundreds,” said Rahane, whitewash against the tourists.— AFP yesterday. Australia at St George’s Park yesterday. Kyle Abbott led what was effectively South Australia Phehlukwayo 5-1-28-0 (1w), Phangiso 4.4-0-17-2, Africa’s back-up bowling attack as Australia were A. Finch b Abbott 2 Duminy 2-0-13-0 bowled out for 167, the lowest total of the series. D. Warner b Abbott 6 South African captain Faf du Plessis made 69 as S. Smith lbw b Shamsi 21 South Africa South Africa secured their fourth successive win G. Bailey lbw b Pretorius 1 H. Amla lbw b Tremain 4 with 14.3 overs to spare. M. Marsh c De Kock b Abbott 50 Q. de Kock c Zampa b Tremain 18 It left Australian captain Steve Smith having T. Head lbw b Shamsi 0 F. du Plessis c Head b Marsh 69 M. Wade lbw b Phangiso 52 J. Duminy c Marsh b Zampa 25 to contemplate the prospect of a 5-0 series J. Hastings lbw b Shamsi 4 R. Rossouw not out 33 defeat going into the final match in Cape Town A. Zampa b Abbott 5 F. Behardien not out 12 on Wednesday. “We don’t want a whitewash so C. Tremain not out 23 Extras (lb3, w4) 7 we?ll have to turn up and play,” he said. S. Boland lbw b Phangiso 0 Total (4 wkts, 35.3 overs) 168 Smith said he was disappointed with the bat- Extras (w3) 3 Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Amla), 2-29 (De Kock), 3-85 ting performance. Total (36.4 overs) 167 (Duminy), 4-140 (Du Plessis) “The wicket maybe wasn’t as good as the oth- Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Finch), 2-9 (Warner), 3-12 (Bailey), 4- Bowling: Tremain 10-0-48-2 (3w), Boland 10-2-36-0 (1w), ers but 250 was about par.” Having clinched the 49 (Smith), 5-49 (Head), 6-111 (Marsh), 7-116 (Hastings), Hastings 4-0-27-0, Zampa 6.3-0-32-1, Marsh 5-0-22-1 five-match series by winning the first three 8-121 (Zampa), 9-167 (Wade) Did not bat: D. Pretorius, A. Phehlukwayo, K. Abbott, A. Bowling: Abbott 8-0-40-4, Pretorius 7-1-33-1 (1w), Phangiso, T. Shamsi games, South Africa rested fast bowlers Dale Shamsi 10-1-36-3 (1w), Result: South Africa won by six wickets. Steyn and Kagiso Rabada and leading spin bowler Imran Tahir. They were replaced by Abbott and spinners Warner with the first ball of his second over. He series, gave South Africa some early worries by Tabraiz Shamsi and Aaron Phangiso. Man of the struck another crucial blow when he was dismissing both opening batsmen, Hashim Amla match Abbott admitted that he felt nervous brought back into the attack and had Mitchell and Quinton de Kock. With a strong wind blow- before the game, having not been part of the Marsh caught behind for 50, ending a 62-run ing across the field, Du Plessis survived a chance first three matches. sixth wicket partnership with Matthew Wade. on 16 when Adam Zampa misjudged a high But he bowled both Australian opening bats- George Bailey was leg before wicket to Dwaine catch off John Hastings at point. He shared half- men inside the first three overs and finished with Pretorius as Australia slumped to 12 for three. century partnerships with JP Duminy and Rilee four for 40. Unorthodox left-arm wrist spinner It became 49 for five when Shamsi deceived Rossouw before holing out to deep square leg Tabraiz Shamsi took three for 36 and orthodox Australian captain Steve Smith and Travis Head, off Marsh’s bowling. He hit eight fours in an 87- left-armer Phangiso picked up the last two wick- trapping them both leg before, in the space of ball innings. “4-0 sounds amazing,” said Du ets at a cost of 17 runs. three balls. Wade hit a defiant 52 off 58 deliver- Plessis. On a slow pitch, which offered some seam ies and found some support from number ten “We said before the game that if we put movement and uneven bounce, Abbott bowled batsman Chris Tremain, who made 23 not out Australia under pressure we should really ham- a full length and made the ball deviate in both and helped Wade add 46 for the ninth wicket. mer down. Abbo (Abbott) was outstanding with directions. He bowled Aaron Finch with the Tremain, who took some heavy punishment the new ball and Shamsi spun a web around third ball of the match and then bowled David in his first two matches for Australia earlier in the them.” — AFP Bangladesh humble England to level one-day series INDORE: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma, left, celebrates his half century with Ravindra Jadeja during the second day of the third test cricket match between India DHAKA: Bangladesh thumped England in a suffered a top order collapse. and New Zealand in Indore, India, yesterday. — AP bowler-dominated contest after home skip- Mahmudullah added 50 runs with per Mashrafe Mortaza’s all-round brilliance Mushfiqur Rahim (21) and raised 48 with secured their series-levelling 34-run victory in Mosaddek Hossain (29) but wickets kept tum- SCOREBOARD the second one-day international yesterday. bling at regular intervals. Mortaza blasted 44 runs off 29 balls and Mortaza hit three sixes in his brisk knock INDORE, India: Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the third and final Test between India and then returned to marshal his bowlers intelli- before running himself out in the final over of New Zealand in Indore yesterday: gently while claiming 4-29 himself as England the innings. The paceman then returned to collapsed for 204 in 44.4 overs. lead by example. Mortaza dismissed James India 1st innings: overnight 267/3 (V. Kohli 103 Patel 40-5-120-2, Santner Jos Buttler (57) and Jonny Bairstow (35) Vince, Jason Roy and Ben Stokes, while left- not out, A. Rahane 79 not out) 44-4-137-1, Neesham 18-1-53-0 (nb2) provided the only resistance in an otherwise arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan sent back Ben M. Vijay c Latham b Patel 10 Did not bat: R. Ashwin, W. Saha, M. Shami, U. Yadav spectacular England batting collapse chasing Duckett to reduce England to 26-4 inside 10 G. Gambhir lbw b Boult 29 C. Pujara b Santner 41 New Zealand: a modest 239-run victory target. overs. Buttler and Bairstow added 79 runs to V. Kohli lbw b Patel 211 M. Guptill not out 17 Put in to bat, Bangladesh had slumped to try and put the chase back on track when A. Rahane c Watling b Boult 188 T. Latham not out 6 39-3 in the 14th over but Mahmudullah’s 75 Taskin Ahmed (3-47) ripped the heart out of R. Sharma not out 51 Extras (penalty 5) 5 and Mortaza’s breezy knock helped the hosts the England lineup with some impressive fast R. Jadeja not out 17 Total (no loss; 9 overs) 28 recover and put on a competitive 238 for bowling. The lanky paceman dismissed Extras (b4, lb3, w1, nb2) 10 Bowling: Shami 2-0-5-0, Yadav 2-0-7-0, Ashwin 3- eight at Mirpur’s Shere Bangla National Bairstow and then virtually killed off the con- Total (5 wickets dec; 169 overs) 557 1-9-0, Jadeja 2-1-2-0 Stadium. Chris Woakes came up with a dou- test when he ended Buttler’s run-a-ball-knock Fall of wickets: 1-26 (Vijay), 2-60 (Gambhir), 3-100 T bat: K. Williamson, R. Taylor, L. Ronchi, BJ. ble strike to vindicate Buttler’s decision to before sending back Woakes in his fiery spell. (Pujara), 4-465 Watling, M. Santner, J. field at the venue of their 21-run victory in Adil Rashid (33 not out) and Jake Ball (28) (Kohli), 5-504 (Rahane) Patel, M. Henry, J. Neesham, T. Boult. Bowling: Boult 32-2-113-2 (1w), Henry 35-3-127-0, Friday’s series opener. offered some late resistance but it was not Woakes dismissed Imrul Kayes (11), who enough in the end. The teams move to struck a blistering century in the previous Chittagong for the third and final one-dayer match, and Tamim Iqbal (14) as Bangladesh on Wednesday. —Reuters Fan’s dream comes true SCOREBOARD after sight restored DHAKA: Scoreboard on the second one-day international between Bangladesh and England at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka yesterday: Bangladesh England DHAKA: Blind from his infancy, 19-year- neglect due to his blindness. Tamim Iqbal c Ali b Woakes 14 J. Roy lbw b Mortaza 13 old Bangladeshi cricket fan Samiul Islam But despite the disability and hardships, Imrul Kayes c Willey b Woakes 11 J. Vince c Mosaddek b Mortaza 5 finally had the opportunity to see his he fostered a love for cricket and listened Sabbir Rahman b Ball 3 B. Duckett b Shakib 0 favourite team in action yesterday after his carefully to the commentary during match- Mahmudullah Riyad lbw b Rashid 75 J. Bairstow c Rahim b Taskin 35 eyesight was restored following an opera- es. “I use to listen to commentary on the Mushfiqur Rahim c Ali b Ball 21 B. Stokes b Mortaza 0 J. Buttler lbw b Taskin 57 tion funded by a reality TV show. radio and TV. Whenever there was a big Shakib Al Hasan c Buttler b Stokes 3 Mosaddek Hossain c Ali b Rashid 29 M. Ali c Shakib b Nasir 4 Hailing from a poor labourer’s family in match I would go before the TV set. I could C. Woakes c Rahim b Taskin 7 Nasir Hossain not out 27 northern Sherpur district, 180 kilometres not see the game, but for sure, I could hear A. Rashid not out 33 Mashrafe Mortaza run out 44 (112 miles) from Dhaka, Islam was brought the commentary and feel the thrill,” Islam D. Willey lbw b Mosaddek 9 Shafiul Islam not out 0 to Mirpur stadium in the capital to fulfil his said. When asked by the donors what he J. Ball c Nasir b Mortaza 28 Extras (lb 4, w6, nb1) 11 Extras (lb7, w6) 13 dream of watching the Tigers play after his wished to see first after his operation, Islam Total (eight wickets, 50 overs) 238 eyesight was successfully restored. said he would love to watch a Bangladesh Total (all out 44.4 overs) 204 Fall of wickets: 1-25 (Kayes), 2-26 (Tamim), 3-39 Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Vince), 2-14 (Duckett), 3-24 A reality show named Shwapno Dekhe cricket match live. (Sabbir), 4-89 (Rahim), 5-113 (Shakib), 6-161 (Roy), 4-26 (Stokes), 5-105 (Bairstow), 6-120 (Ali), 7- Chokh (Eyes see the dream) funded Islam’s “Today my dream came true,” he told (Mahmudullah), 7-169 (Mosaddek), 8-238 123 (Buttler), 8-132 (Woakes), 9-159 (Willey), 10- treatment in cooperation with international AFP during the second one-day interna- (Mortaza) 204 (Ball) DHAKA: Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim, charity Sightsavers. tional between Bangladesh and England. Did not bat: Taskin Ahmed Bowling: Shakib 9-0-50-1 (w1), Mortaza 8.4-0-29-4 left, successfully makes an LBW appeal to dismissal of Islam, who lost his eyesight when he “I could see some of my favourite play- Bowling: Woakes 9-0-40-2, Willey 8-1-36-0 (w3), (w1), Shafiul 8-0-37-0 (w1), Taskin 8-0-47-3 (w3), England’s David Willey, right, during their second one- was only six months old, said he endured a ers like Shakib (Al Hasan) and Tamim (Iqbal) Rashid 10-0-53-2 (w2), Ball 8-0-44-2 (w1), Stokes 6- Nasir 10-1-29-1, Mosaddek 1-0-5-1 day international cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh, harsh childhood filled with bullying and play in front of my eyes.” — AFP 1-22-1 (nb1), Ali 9-0-39-0. Result: Bangladesh won by 34 runs. yesterday. —AP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 SPORTS

Washington beats Oregon to snap 12-game losing streak

EUGENE: Washington receiver Dante Washington’s 70 points were the most Browning as the Huskies built a 28-0 ting - and the end of that 12-game los- Dwayne Stanford with an undisclosed Pettis was succinct in his assessment of the team had scored since the 1944 sea- lead. Browning scored on a 7-yard keep- ing streak - should reassure any injury. He was third on the team with 13 quarterback Jake Browning. son. “Everybody is going to talk about er to put Washington ahead 35-7 at the doubters of Washington’s place in the catches for 175 yards and a touchdown. “Ridiculously good,” Pettis said after the yards and touchdowns, but I was just end of the first half. top 10, although Oregon is clearly strug- In his honor, Brown wore his No. 88 jer- Browning threw for 304 yards and a doing my job, going through my reads,” Pettis caught touchdown passes of 10 gling this season. It was the Ducks’ worst sey against the Huskies. When Brown school-record six touchdowns in a 70-21 Browning said. “I don’t think there was and 28 yards as the Huskies built a 63-21 loss (margin-wise) since they fell 63-0 at was injured in 2014, Stanford wore his rout of Oregon on Saturday night. The anything outside of what I was sup- lead in the opening minutes of the final Nebraska in 1985. No. 85 jersey. victory snapped the No. 5 Huskies’ 12- posed to do.” Freshman Justin Herbert quarter. “We don’t really focus on the Oregon running back Royce Freeman game losing streak to the Ducks and left made his first college start and threw for past, we try to focus on the present, but TAKEAWAYS may have been injured during the game. Browning - who also ran for a pair of 179 yards and two touchdowns for the there’s a lot of people back home who Oregon: Despite his obvious inexperi- Freeman ran for 50 yards but didn’t play scores - wanting more. “We’ll take a win Ducks, who continued their dramatic really, really wanted this so it feels good,” ence and that initial interception, in the second half. no matter what but yeah, it’s kind of slide with a fourth straight loss. Oregon Pettis said. A local prospect out of Herbert showed potential. At one point “I’m just glad I don’t have to talk cool. Seventy-seven would’ve been cool, (2-4, 0-3 Pac-12) hadn’t lost four straight Eugene’s Sheldon High School, Herbert in the first half he followed up a pump about the streak, or have to answer that. too. The more points you can score the since the 2006 season. is the first true freshman to start for the fake with a flip pass to tight end Pharaoh That’s probably the No. 1 thing I’ve been better,” Browning said. The 70 points that Oregon allowed Ducks since Chris Miller in 1983. Brown. The issue for the Ducks continues asked since the day I got to Seattle. Myles Gaskin ran for 197 yards and a were the second-most in school history, Graduate transfer Dakota Prukop started to be the defense, which allowed the That’s why I’m really happy, so I don’t touchdown for the undefeated Huskies, one shy of a 71-7 loss at Texas in 1941. at quarterback in the Ducks’ first five Huskies 682 yards in total offense. have to answer that question,” who have won nine straight games Herbert was intercepted on his first pass games. “It’s like a broken record but we Washington: The Huskies with Washington coach Chris Petersen said. going back to last season. Pettis caught of the game, and Washington went on to just have to keep getting after it,” said Browning continue to be an offensive Washington: The Huskies return eight passes for 134 yards and two score on the ensuing series on Oregon defensive coordinator Brady force, completely dominating Oregon’s home for a bye next week before host- touchdowns, while John Ross had nine Browning’s 1-yard touchdown run. Hoke. “That’s the only way to fix it.” re-tooled D under Hoke. ing Oregon State on Oct. 22 Oregon: The catches for 94 yards and three scores. Washington (6-0, 3-0) upped the lead Ducks also get a bye next weekend Browning’s eight touchdowns on Browning’s 3-yard TD pass to Ross. POLL IMPLICATIONS KEY INJURY before a Friday night game on Oct. 21 in matched the Pac-12 single-game record. Rose also scored on a 15-yard pass from The decisive victory in a hostile set- Oregon was without senior receiver Berkeley. — AP

Panthers’ Huberdeau hurt in win over Devils

WEST POINT: Jonathan Huberdeau left Brooks Laich’s first of the exhibition sea- with an apparent left leg injury during the son at 51 seconds drew the game even. Florida Panthers’ 4-2 win over the New Zach Hyman scored in the second period Jersey Devils on Saturday night. As for Toronto. Petr Mrazek made 29 saves for Huberdeau turned away from a check Detroit, while Toronto goaltender Frederik behind New Jersey’s net, the skate of Andersen stopped 19 of 23 shots. Devils center Sergey Kalinin appeared to come down on Huberdeau’s left ankle. The STAMKOS LEADS LIGHTNING Panthers have not offered an update on OVER PREDATORS Huberdeau’s status. Roberto Luongo made In Tampa, Florida, Steven Stamkos’ 25 saves and Jonathan Marchessault, three-assist performance helped the Colton Sceviour, Aaron Ekblad and Vincent Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Trocheck scored for Florida. Goaltending Predators 5-3. Nikita Nesterov, Brayden tandem Cory Schneider and Keith Kinkaid Point, Jonathan Drouin, Tyler Johnson and split time in goal for New Jersey. Ondrej Palat scored for the Lightning, Schneider allowed all four Florida goals on while Tampa Bay goaltenders Ben Bishop 15 shots, while Kinkaid stopped all eight and Andrei Vasilevskiy split time in net. shots he faced. Andy Greene and Michael Bishop made 14 saves on 16 shots in two Cammalleri scored for New Jersey. periods, and Vasilevskiy stopped seven of eight shots in the third. BLUE JACKETS STING PENGUINS Pekka Rinne allowed all five Lightning In Pittsburgh, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored goals on 36 shots. Craig Smith scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 twice for the Predators, and Colin Wilson saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets added a goal. beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in the preseason finale for both teams. Matt PIETERANGELO LIFTS Calvert had a goal and an assist, Brandon BLUES OVER BLACKHAWKS Saad and Boone Jenner also scored, and In St. Louis, Alex Pietrangelo scored Alexander Wennberg had two assists. Kris early in the third period to lift the St. Louis Letang, Evgeni Malkin and Scott Wilson Blues over the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. scored for the Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko got his first goal of the Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 31 preseason in the first period for the Blues. shots. Carter Hutton stopped 11 of 12 shots in two periods for St. Louis, and Jake Allen WILD USE BIG THIRD TO BEAT JETS stopped all six shots he faced. Dennis In St Paul, Minnesota, Charlie Coyle Rasmussen scored for Chicago to make it capped a four-goal third period and the 1-1 early in the second. Corey Crawford Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 5- stopped 19 shots. 1. Mike Reilly, Christoph Bertschy and CHICAGO: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants forces out Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs at first base in the fifth inning at Marco Scandella also scored for Minnesota AVALANCHE CROWN KINGS Wrigley Field on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois. —AFP in the third after Zach Parise got the In Las Vegas, Gabriel Landeskog’s goal game’s first goal midway through the first. 30 seconds into overtime lifted the Devan Dubnyk stopped 17 shots for the Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 comeback Wild. Joel Armia scored with 8:14 left in win over the Los Angeles Kings. Cubs on the cusp after the first to make it 1-1, and Michael Mikhail Grigorenko scored with 1:14 Hutchinson made 29 saves for the Jets. left in the third period to tie the game and set up Landeskog’s winner. Semyon BRUINS SLIP PAST FLYERS Varlamov made 26 saves for the 5-2 win over Giants In Boston, Ryan Spooner’s breakaway Avalanche. Jeff Carter scored for Los goal 1:48 into overtime lifted the Boston Angeles, and Jonathan Quick stopped 23 Bruins over the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0. of 25 shots. The game was played at the T- CHICAGO: Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Travis Contreras lined a base hit to right to load the just the second ever by a relief pitcher in the David Backes’ pass led Spooner on a break- Mobile Arena, which will host Las Vegas’ Wood produced on the mound and at the plate bases with none out. Hendricks, a .138 hitter playoffs, after that of the New York Giants’ Rosy away before he snapped a quick shot past expansion team beginning in 2017-18. Saturday to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 vic- during the regular season, singled to shallow Ryan in game three of the 1924 World Series. goalie Steve Mason. Mason made 22 saves. tory over the San Francisco Giants and a com- center to score Heyward and Baez. “(The homer) was a special moment for me,” Tuukka Rask stopped 27 shots. CANUCKS RALLY TO BEAT OILERS manding lead in their Major League Baseball Contreras reached third on Dexter Fowler’s said Wood, who also struck out two and didn’t In Edmonton, Alberta, Markus playoff series. sacrifice and came home on Kris Bryant’s base allow a hit in his 1 1/3 innings. “But just to be WINGS SOAR OVER LEAFS Grandlund scored the winner and added The Cubs, in search of their first World Series hit. That gave made it 4-0 for the Cubs, who had able to pull off the win was huge.” In Detroit, Anthony Mantha’s third goal an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks win in more than a century, lead the best-of-five put one run on the board in the first inning after Wood, a former starter who switched to relief of the preseason with 8:03 left broke a tie overcame a slow start to close out their National League Division Series 2-0 and will try Fowler doubled and scored on Ben Zobrist’s roles, has been relied on by Cubs manager Joe and powered the Detroit Red Wings to a 4- exhibition schedule with a 3-2 victory over to book their spot in the NL Championship two-out single. San Francisco responded with Maddon, with 77 appearances in the regular sea- 3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. the Edmonton Oilers. Series in game three in San Francisco on two runs in the third, pulling struggling starting son. “He’s been outstanding,” Maddon said. Detroit led 3-1 after two periods. Gustav Brandon Sutter and Sven Baertschi also Monday. Wood, who took over on the mound pitcher Jeff Samardzija early for a pinch hitter. “When he goes out there to play even in the Nyquist and Dylan Larkin scored in the scored for the Canucks. Benoit Pouliot and after starter Hendricks was hit on the forearm by Hendricks’ outing ended with two out in the tightest situation, he’s very comfortable with it. first period, and Brendan Smith added a Connor McDavid scored for the Oilers, a line drive off the bat of Angel Pagan in the fourth. Afer he was struck, he threw several “He takes his batting practice, he looks for those fourth inning, earned the victory-and also warm-up pitches before it was decided he opportunities and then he seized it today.” goal late in the second. Toronto scored who had a three-game winning streak became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to belt should seek treatment on his pitching arm. The winners of the series will face either the twice in a 12-second span to start the snapped. Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves a home run in the post-season. “When it first hit me I didn’t really feel it,” he Washington Nationals or Los Angeles Dodgers third period and tied it 3-3. William for the Canucks. Cam Talbot stopped 18 In all the Cubs used six pitchers. Aroldis said. “Once I started throwing a little more off for a World Series berth. shots for Edmonton. — AP Nylander made it 3-2 39 seconds in, and Chapman retired three straight Giants in the the mound it just was tightening up on me. “X- Yesterday’s scheduled Nationals-Dodgers ninth, striking out two for his second save in as rays were negative though, so hopefully it’s just game in Washington was rained out. MLB com- many games. “Obviously the bullpen today was a day-to-day thing.” missioner Rob Manfred said the game would be unbelievable,” said Hendricks. “They won that played on Sunday at Nationals Park, where the game.” Before departing, Hendricks delivered a RARE FEAT FOR RELIEVER Dodgers won game one on Friday to take a 1-0 two-run single to spark the Cubs’ three-run sec- He was replaced by Wood, who in the bottom lead in the best-of-five NL Division Series. ond inning. of the inning belted his 10th career home run to The teams will travel after the contest and Jason Heyward belted a leadoff double in the make it a 5-2 lead. play game three as scheduled today in Los second. Javier Baez walked and Willson It was his first homer in post-season play-and Angeles. — AFP Kenyans Abel Kirui, Kiplagat notch Chicago Marathon wins

CHICAGO: Two-time world champion Kipketer and Kirui, broke away late from Abel Kirui denied Dickson Chumba a sec- a group of 13. ond straight Chicago Marathon title, seiz- With two kilometers remaining ing a narrow lead in the closing kilome- Chumba and Kirui were jockeying for the ters and holding on for the win in the lead before Kirui, running in Chicago for Windy City yesterday. the first time, made a decisive move to Kirui, the 2012 Olympic silver medal- capture his first victory in one of the six list, won in 2hrs 11min 23sec with Word Marathon Majors. There was no Chumba second in 2:11:26 and Gideon such drama for half-marathon world Kipketer third in 2:12:20. While Chumba record-holder Florence Kiplagat, who was unable to repeat his 2015 triumph, powered home all alone, giving a quick Kenya’s Florence Kiplagat won her sec- victory dance after crossing the line and ond straight Chicago crown, powering to embracing her training partner Kirui. a dominant victory in 2:21:32, almost two “When I was coming here I was deter- seconds ahead of runner-up Edna mined to win because I just wanted to Kiplagat’s 2:23:28. Valentine Kipketer win twice,” said the winner, who didn’t completed the Kenyan women’s sweep, approach her personal best of 2:19:44 set finishing third in 2:23:41. in Berlin in 2011 but who bettered the WEST POINT: New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) defends Florida Panthers In a men’s race that in the absence of 2:23:33 she ran in Chicago last year. Kirui CHICAGO: Gideon Kipeter of Kenya finishes 3rd in the center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey a pace-setter featured erratic surges in was delighted with his Chicago debut. men’s race at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon game, Saturday, in West Point, NY. The Panthers won 4-2. — AP speed, a trio of Kenyans, Chumba, “It’s wonderful, amazing,” he said. —AFP yesterday in Chicago, Illinois. —AFP MON DAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 SPORTS Henderson backs Rooney to cope with boos

LONDON: England midfielder Jordan tomed to dealing with scrutiny and criti- ted the fans’ criticism was inevitable a striker until last season when former both getting ahead of the ball and leav- Henderson insists under-fire Wayne cism throughout his career. “Wayne’s after England’s embarrassing Euro 2016 United boss Louis van Gaal used him in ing gaps in the middle. “We had to be Rooney won’t let the boo boys throw experienced enough to know he has to exit against lowly Iceland. “We just have midfield with limited success. Mourinho sure one was always protecting and the him off his game. Rooney was jeered by concentrate on his football. I think he’s to focus on whats important as a team. is adamant the 30-year-old’s best posi- other was getting forward. frustrated England fans after the had criticism for most of his career, like That’s staying together and winning tion is up front, but England interim “I felt we had that balance most of Manchester United star capped a lack- many players have,” Henderson said. games,” Henderson said. “I said during manager Gareth Southgate disagrees the time but there were a couple of lustre performance with a wayward shot “He deals with it very well. He’s our the week the fans had a right to criticise and deployed Rooney in a deep-lying occasions when it could have been bet- in the closing stages of his country’s 2-0 captain and our leader. He’s a fantastic after the way we went out of the Euros. midfield role on Saturday. ter, so we will look back at that and that’s win over Malta at Wembley on Saturday. player for Manchester United and Not only the Euros but in the World Cup Rooney looked a fish out of water for an area we need to improve on.” The England captain had already England. “I didn’t really hear any boos, as well. “We’ve got to take the criticism long spells and Henderson, who played Southgate refused to take the bait endured a difficult season, with United but we have to deal with it as profes- and we deserve it. But I feel as though alongside him in midfield, conceded when asked if Rooney’s display showed manager Jose Mourinho dropping him sional footballers. There is going to be they know we are a good team and want their partnership still needs work. “I felt Mourinho was right. recently, but the taunts that greeted his criticism along the way.” Rooney wasn’t us to do well. “It’s up to us to put in he had a good performance. He got on “Look, Jose will have his opinion on underwhelming effort against minnows alone in having to deal with jeers during good performances and win games.” the ball and broke it up at times,” what’s right for his team. I have to pick a Malta were a new low. Henderson is the World Cup qualifier as there were Henderson said. team to get a result today. I don’t see confident Rooney will be able to ignore boos for the whole team following a dis- LIMITED SUCCESS “It was just making sure that we were any point in getting drawn into that,” he the boos because he has become accus- jointed second half. Henderson admit- Rooney had spent his entire career as communicating and making we weren’t said. —AFP

CONCACAF to overhaul ‘archaic’ World Cup qualifying format

LONDON: World Cup qualifying in North CAF qualifying. The first seven CONCACAF America set to be overhauled to avoid teams were eliminated back in March 2015. shutting out the majority of countries in It’s so long ago that Montagliani is the third the CONCACAF region so early. president CONCACAF has had during quali- CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani fying for the 2018 tournament. has instigated a review of an “archaic” for- Former CONCACAF head Jeffrey Webb mat that leaves only six out of the region’s was first arrested as part of the sprawling 35 teams still in with a shot at qualifying for American investigation into soccer corrup- Russia in 2018. tion in May 2015 and his temporary Alongside a potential new name to replacement, Alfredo Hawit, was also replace the corruption-tainted CONCACAF indicted seven months later. Montagliani brand, revamping qualifying to be more said CONCACAF competitions and the inclusive has emerged as a key objective interests of teams were neglected in an era for Montagliani after five months in charge when the leadership was motivated by cor- of the confederation covering North and ruptly extorting money from the confeder- Central America and the Caribbean. ation and its commercial backers. “Something needs to change because “Can you imagine you are a country try- you can’t have 85 percent of your members ing to find a sponsor and they say, ‘I’m all who are on the outside looking in two for it, when’s your next big game?’ And it’s years before the World Cup,” Montagliani three years from now,” Montagliani said told The Associated Press. “It doesn’t make during an interview in London. sense.” Since qualifying for the 1998 World “So we seriously need to look at our Cup, CONCACAF has used a system where World Cup qualifying system that is a bit teams play home and away in early rounds. archaic. We need to be a bit more all- Once 12 nations are remaining there are encompassing. We’re looking at how we three groups of four, which produces six balance competitions with our commercial teams for a final round. (priorities) without putting too much stress The United States, Costa Rica, Honduras, on already too busy calendars as well.” Mexico, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago But Montagliani is certain qualifying are the last teams standing , chasing three must change, although there could be a of CONCACAF’s automatic qualification proliferation of games that draw smaller AMSTERDAM: France’s national football team players take part in a training session at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam yesterday, on the places. Starting next month, they play each crowds and little broadcast revenue. eve of the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match against Netherlands. — AFP other twice in a league. Discussing a new configuration, “It’s great for those six teams over the Montagliani said: “Maybe it’s like the next year and a bit but how about the oth- Europeans or maybe it’s like the South er ones?” Montagliani said. “It’s hard.” Americans with a league - or it’s a hybrid of Hard for players to raise their standard the two.” In Europe, countries are split into Buoyant Germany set and hard for teams to generate revenue to nine groups, balanced according to their fund soccer development. rankings, and play games from September “Caribbean countries have problems 2016 to October 2017. The group winners climbing the FIFA rankings, just because we qualify automatically and the eight best are not able to play as many international runners-up will contest playoffs for the sights on N Ireland games as you want to,” John Krishnadath, remaining four UEFA spots in Russia. president of the Suriname soccer federa- In South America, the ten CONMEBOL tion, told the AP earlier this year, while also members are in a two-year league that BERLIN: Germany coach Joachim Loew has He expects the Irish to defend just as deep in Norway and now the Czechs have buoyed the highlighting the high cost of traveling to started in October 2015. The top four have called ‘same again’ for tomorrow’s next World Hanover. Mueller has yet to score a goal in the team. “Jerome and I kept finding good solutions matches. Suriname’s World Cup journey guaranteed World Cup places and the fifth- Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland following Bundesliga for his club Bayern Munich this sea- to problems at the back,” said Hummels. ended in June 2015 immediately after place team has to go through a playoff his side’s demolition of the Czech Republic. son after six German league matches. “That was partly because our team-mates put entering in the second round of CONCA- against a country from Oceania. —AP Thomas Mueller scored twice and Toni Kroos But having also netted twice in the 3-0 win in some good lines of running. “We didn’t start also netted as Germany dominated the Czech over Norway at the start of September, he our last qualifying campaign so well (after a 2-0 Republic with a 3-0 win on Saturday night. It was already has four goals in their two 2018 World defeat to Poland early in the campaign) and we an impressive display from the hosts in Cup qualifiers. really want to do things differently this year. Iwobi, Iheanacho score as Hamburg and the scoreline could have been “At the moment, we are very focussed and much higher as Julian Draxler, Mario Goetze and ‘INNER VOICE ‘ things look good.” — AFP Nigeria triumph, Congo win Mueller all missed clear chances. The self-assured 27-year-old, the top scorer at Now Loew wants the same performance the 2010 World Cup, was full of irony after some JOHANNESBURG: Nigeria opened their the only country to win away after three against Northern Ireland in Hanover to preserve suggestions in the German media of a mini crisis 2018 World Cup group-phase qualifying home victories and three draws. their perfect record and stay top of Group C. “We given his lack of league goals for Bayern. Matches on TV campaign with a 2-1 victory in Zambia yes- Meanwhile, Dieumerci Mbokani scored need the same determination, the same amount “I was in a tragic situation before the game, (Local Timings) terday thanks to goals from English Premier twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo of running and the same precision in our passes,” so I was really glad I could get out of this mess,” League duo Alex Iwobi and Kelechi made an emphatic start to the group phase said Loew. he said, tongue planted firmly in cheek, having WORLD CUP 2018 Iheanacho The 20-year-old strikers scored of Africa’s World Cup qualifiers with a 4-0 Germany’s head coach says he expects the now scored 36 goals in 80 internationals. in the opening half before a capacity thumping of Libya while both the Ivory Irish, who beat minnows San Marino 4-0 in “The football business is like that sometimes,” EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS 40,000 crowd at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Coast and Senegal also emerged victorious Belfast on Saturday in the same group, to be he added having failed to score for Germany at in central city Ndola that included on Saturday. “even more cautious” than the Czechs. both the finals of Euro 2016 and 2012. Estonia v Greece 21:45 President Edgar Lungu. There were also potentially important “They (the Czechs) tried to interfere with our “I try to let myself be influenced as little as Abu Dhabi SPORTS 7 HD Zambia dominated the second half and away points collected by Morocco and game, at least early on, and so we have to put in possible by the positive as well as the negative Netherlands v France 21:45 veteran striker Collins Mbesuma set up a South Africa on the opening weekend of exactly the same sort of display to be successful moments and just continue on my way. “I listen Abu Dhabi SPORTS 4 HD tense finish by halving the deficit 19 min- games in the five groups, from which the (against the Irish),” said Loew. to my coaches and my inner voice, and if a good utes from time. But an equaliser eluded winners go on to compete at the 2018 “You could see after an hour that we had run tip from a journalist is there, I will listen to it too.” Faroe Islands v Portugal 21:45 the Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets), who are finals in Russia. our opponents ragged.” The 56-year-old said he The win in Hamburg was an impressive team Abu Dhabi SPORTS 3 HD seeking a first World Cup appearance while Striker Mbokani, recently signed by Hull was pleased to see the likes of Mueller and performance, especially from centre-backs Mats Sweden v Bulgaria 21:45 the Super Eagles have already been to the City, netted after just six minutes to set the Borussia Dortmund’s Mario Goetze, who was Hummels and Jerome Boateng, who repeatedly Abu Dhabi SPORTS 5 HD finals five times. tone in Kinshasa with Jonathan Bolingi and playing up front with Mario Gomez injured, shut down the Czechs attack and put in a series Bosnia & Herzegovina v Cyprus 21:45 The teams are in Group B-labelled the Ndombe Mubele adding goals in a one- attacking deep in the box. of superb passes. Abu Dhabi SPORTS 2 HD ‘group of death’ as it contains three 2014 sided performance that could have ended Loew said he was happy with the constant After Germany suffered defeats away to Gibraltar v Belgium 21:45 World Cup qualifiers in Algeria, Cameroon with a even more convincing winning mar- pressure his side exerted on the Czech goal to Poland and the Republic of Ireland in their Euro Abu Dhabi SPORTS 6 HD and Nigeria. Algeria host record seven- gin had the hosts taken all their chances. combat the visitors’ dogged defence. 2016 qualifying campaign, 3-0 wins over both time African qualifiers Cameroon later in Gervinho hammered home a left footed Blida, a venue where the North African cracker for the Ivory Coast as they came Desert Foxes are virtually invincible. Iwobi from a goal down to beat Mali 3-1 in of Arsenal pounced on a weak headed Bouake. Sambou Yatabare scored to give Poland sink Denmark clearance to slam the ball past goalkeeper Mali an 18th minute lead in the Group C Costa Rica’s late Kennedy Mweene from close range on 32 clash but it lasted only eight minutes WARSAW: A hat-trick by deadly finisher Robert minutes. Neat one-touch passing set before Jonathan Kodjia equalised with an Lewandowski lifted Poland to a 3-2 victory over Iheanacho of Manchester City free 10 min- effort from outside the penalty area. Denmark in a thrilling World Cup Group E qualifier on utes later and he rounded Mweene before A horror own goal from Salif Coulibaly Saturday. A packed 56,000 crowd at the National show sinks Russia calmly pushing the ball into the net. A meant the African champions went 2-1 up Stadium in Warsaw saw the home team go in front in blunder from Nigeria defender Kenneth just after the half hour mark before the 20th minute when Kamil Grosicki delivered a cross Omeruo allowed Mbesuma to score by fir- Gervinho’s superb finish gave the Ivorians a and Lewandowski scored from close range. Poland MOSCOW: Joel Campbell’s injury-time forced into a diving save in the third ing past impressive goalkeeper Carl Ikeme two-goal advantage at half-time. There kept attacking, mainly down the wings, and spotkick lifted Costa Rica to a 4-3 win minute by Samedov’s close-range shot. from inside the penalty area. Seven match- were no more goals in the second half of an Lewandowski made it 2-0 with a penalty nine minutes over Russia yesterday to end the 2018 In the 22nd minute Azofeifa beat es into the African group phase, Nigeria are entertaining derby clash. — Agencies before halftime. World Cup hosts’ unbeaten run under Russian keeper Soslan Dzhanaev with a Full back Jannik Vestergaard brought down Arek new coach Stanislav Cherchesov. powerful shot from the edge of the Milik six metres out and Lewandowski sent keeper Goals by midfielders Randall area. Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way from the spot. Azofeifa, Bryan Ruiz and Sporting Skipper Ruiz made it 2-0 seven min- The Bayern Munich marksman’s third goal came at Lisbon’s Campbell and an own goal by utes later when he fired the ball into the start of the second half when he pounced on an Russia’s skipper Vasily Berezutsky set the far left post from 25 yards out. error by Vestergaard and powered half the length of Costa Rica on their way to success in Samedov pulled one back with a head- the field before slotting the ball beyond Schmeichel. the friendly at the newly-built er from the edge of the six-yard area in Denmark pulled one back in the 49th minute as Krasnodar Arena. the 31st minute but in first half stop- Poland’s Kamil Glik turned the ball past his own keep- Artem Dzyuba, who netted a double, page time Berezutsky sent the ball into er, Lukasz Fabianski. The visitors then suddenly start- and Alexander Samedov were on target his own net trying to clear a cross by ed to dominate possession and it was no surprise for Russia. “It’s an excellent result Johnny Acosta. when lively substitute Yussuf Poulsen netted in the against an opponent like Russia,” Costa After the interval Dzyuba scored 69th minute. However, with playmaker Christian Rica manager Oscar Ramirez said. twice in the space of 13 minutes to pull Eriksen tightly marked by Poland’s defenders, “We played better in the first half Russia back level at 3-3. But second-half Denmark were unable to draw level. Poland are joint top of the group, alongside Montenegro and while Russia performed really well in substitute Campbell scored the decisive Romania, with four points from two matches. The the first 15 minutes after the break. goal from the spot in injury time after Danes are fourth on three points. Lewandowski has “The draw would have been the fairest Berezutsky felled him in the area. now scored hat-tricks in three competitions this sea- result but we were awarded a penalty “We still have plenty of work to do,” son, having also landed a treble in the Bundesliga and and scored the fourth goal at the Cherchesov, who took over in August, German Cup. He has netted in each of his last seven death.” said. “I’m really pleased with the NDOLA: Zambia’s Collins Mbesuma runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup World Cup/European Championship qualifiers, bag- Spurred on by a capacity 33,700 team’s comeback but today my play- qualifier between Zambia and Nigeria at the Levy Mwanawasa Satdium in Ndola ging 11 goals in total in those matches. — Reuters crowd Russia started brightly, Costa ers made too many costly individual yesterday. — AFP Rica’s Real Madrid ‘keeper Keylor Navas errors.” —AFP Rosberg extends Australia fall to lead with dominant South Africa’s Japan15 win back-up17 bowlers MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

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BEIJING: Andy Murray of Britain kisses his trophy after defeating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in the men’s singles final match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, yesterday. (Inset) Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland poses with her trophy after beating Johanna Konta of Britain during the women’s singles final of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing yesterday. — AP /AFP Murray, Radwanska claim titles at China Open

BEIJING: Andy Murray claimed the title at the China Open points, breaking Murray to love. and biggest title. Despite the loss, by reaching the Beijing But the Pole-nicknamed “The Magician” for her ability to yesterday, taking a step toward unseating world number Pushed to a tiebreak, the three-time Grand Slam champi- final Konta has amassed enough points to break into the conjure up shots-blasted a forehand down the line to save one Novak Djokovic, as Agnieszka Radwanska won her sec- on immediately seized back control, storming through the top 10 — the first British woman to do so since Jo Durie in her service game. “Whenever I felt I could have got a little bit ond Beijing crown. Both romped to victory in straight sets decider to claim his first title in the Chinese capital. 1984. When the new leaderboards are released Monday it of a foothold in the match, she took it away from me,” Konta on a chilly night in the Chinese capital, neither of them hav- Dimitrov had received a free pass through the semi-finals will be the first time since computerised rankings were said. The world number three served for the title, firing her ing dropped a set in the tournament. Murray’s 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) after Canadian Milos Raonic pulled out with an ankle injury, introduced that a British man (Murray) and woman are only ace of the match straight down the line for her third win over unseeded Grigor Dimitrov is his fifth title of the but was left overwhelmed by the Scot. ranked in the top 10 at the same time. Konta claimed two Premier Mandatory title, one rung down from a Grand Slam. year and 40th of his career, while third-ranked Radwanska “I just didn’t feel that I had another gear,” Dimitrov told top 10 scalps en route to the final, sixth-ranked Karoline “I think that was a perfect timing,” Radwanska said of the sealed her win 6-4, 6-2 over Briton Johanna Konta with an reporters after the match. “Andy’s fighting pretty much Pliskova and number eight Madison Keys, but Radwanska ace. It was the second time the pair have met after ace. The Scot’s victory moves him 1,000 points closer to every single point. You know you’re not going to get any- managed to unsettle her on Sunday. Radwanska beat the Briton in a two-hour, three-set battle in long-reigning world number one Djokovic, with the chance thing for free.” The Briton, usually a solid baseliner, repeatedly pushed to Cincinnati in August. They may meet again in Singapore at of taking the top spot by year-end and capping off a career- With his 40th win, Murray is the 16th player in the open the net as she tried to shift the match momentum in her the end of the month for the WTA Finals. Radwanska has best season. era to win at least 40 titles and the fourth active player to favour, but it was a risky strategy that cost her 29 unforced already qualified for the eight-player season finale, which Murray broke Dimitrov’s serve in the opening game of accomplish the feat, joining Djokovic, Nadal and Roger errors. follows a round-robin format, while the Briton is still chasing the match, putting the 15th-ranked Bulgarian on the defen- Federer. “Against a player like Agnieszka, who is basically a human points to guarantee her maiden appearance. sive as he made 21 unforced errors in the opening set. wall, you definitely do try to look to get the upper hand in Konta is in eighth position but could be nudged out by In the second, both held their serve through the first four THE MAGICIAN any way possible,” Konta told reporters after the match. Wuhan Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova, who is just 10 games until Murray broke Dimitrov at 3-2. It looked like the Radwanska’s victory was the 20th of her career but there After dropping her serve twice in each set, Konta made a points behind her in the so-called Race to Singapore. Scot would serve for the championship but Dimitrov-who was more on the line for Konta, 25, who was making a bid in bid to even the scoreline in the second, pushing Radwanska The Briton is playing in Hong Kong next week, hoping to beat Rafael Nadal en route to the final-won the next 11 the Chinese capital for what would have been her second to two break points in the sixth game. rack up enough qualification points. — AFP Kyrgios beats Goffin to take Japan Open

TOKYO: Australian power-hitter Nick So I had to step up my serves a little bit Kyrgios fired an incredible 25 aces yester- especially in the second set,” Kyrgios said, day to win the Japan Open, pounding adding that he also managed to improve Belgium’s David Goffin 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. his returns as the match progressed. Kyrgios rocketed serves clocking in at Goffin said he attempted to play rallies more than 220 kilometres (136 miles) per and wait for Kyrgios to make mistakes, but hour in quick succession, giving Goffin lit- faced an unending shower of cannon-like tle time to regain his rhythm. Goffin used serves. “In the first set, he was not serving his quick footwork and long rallies to put like he did in the second and third. I was pressure on his opponent, but Kyrgios’ on the ball in the first set,” Goffin said. fearsome serves in the end overwhelmed “I think, during the match, he had to the world’s number 14. serve well because I was doing rallies bet- The Australian, ranked 15 in the world, ter,” he said. also showed off some sharp ground “He served 215 (kilometres per hour) strokes and saved 11 of 12 break points to on the line with a lot of precision. lift the trophy in two hours. “I think my Even if you choose the right side, it’s serves are what got me out of trouble,” tough to return,” Goffin added. Kyrgios Kyrgios said. “David makes you feel like grabbed his third trophy of the season, the court is small. It was a tough match.” after many of his big-name rivals pulled Goffin managed to take the upper hand out of the Tokyo tournament due to early in the match by hitting deep, angled injuries. Defending champion and US returns to make his opponent run while Open winner Stan Wawrinka withdrew winning long rallies with some clever from the event due to back trouble, while footwork. home favourite Kei Nishikori, winner in But Kyrgios fired off superb serves from 2014 and 2012, was unable to finish his the start, escalating his big-serve offen- second-round match Wednesday because sives in the second set, landing 11 aces, of muscle strain. followed by 10 more in the third. He also Injuries also forced Argentina’s Juan took risks to blast out sizzling shots even Martin Del Potro, Japan Open winner in after faulting on first serves. 2013, to skip the tournament after receiv- TOKYO: Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returns a shot against Belgium’s David Goffin during the men’s singles final at the ATP Japan Open tennis “His (Goffin’s) strength was returning. ing an invitation as a wildcard. — AFP tournament in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP Half of black youth face job discrimination Page 22

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WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde and International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Chair Governor of the Bank of Mexico Agustin Carstens, during the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) conference at World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings at IMF headquarters. —AP Finance officials pledge to aid growth Confronting rising backlash against globalization

WASHINGTON: World finance leaders The British vote sent shockwaves through Technological change longed the post-Brexit uncertainty lasts as done to protect workers who have lost jobs pledged Saturday to use more resources to financial markets this summer, and there In their statement, IMF officials committed Britain and the EU negotiate next year over due to increased global competition. try to bolster economic gains as they con- were further troubles Friday when the British to designing and putting in place policies “to the terms of separation. “It’s a matter of this Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso told front stubbornly slow growth and a rising pound plunged by 6 percent against the dol- address the concerns of those who have been political uncertainty that clouds the outlook reporters that free trade is crucial to driving backlash against globalization. The policy lar before recovering. Investors worry left behind and to ensure that everyone has for growth,” Draghi said. global growth. “If we really want jobs and committee for the 189-nation International whether there will be more turbulence if the the opportunity to benefit from globalization US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged the higher income, if we care about poverty Monetary Fund said the world has “benefited British exit proves to be messy and pro- and technological change.” The IMF, however, IMF to “more boldly and forcefully” push mem- reduction and economic fairness ... if we care tremendously from globalization” but that longed. IMF Managing Director Christine did not spell out what actions countries would ber countries to pursue all economic policy about growth, then we need to be serious protectionism is a threat. Increasing anger Lagarde said “growth has been too low for be willing to take. In an era of budgetary con- options to spur growth. The Obama adminis- about fostering global trade and about mak- over globalization dominated the annual too long, benefiting too few,” and that’s what straints, it is unclear how governments will tration has appealed to countries such as ing sure that global trade works for all,” meetings of the IMF and its sister lending officials need to address. find the resources to expand education and Germany, which are running budget or trade Lagarde said. agency, the World Bank. French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said job training programs and strengthen social surpluses, to increase spending and stimulate World Bank President Jim Yong Kim noted The unhappiness is evident in Britain’s global leaders must address concerns of safety nets. global demand. “We must not close ourselves the “tremendous anger against trade.” But, he vote in June to leave the European Union and inequality and injustice caused by globaliza- Mario Draghi, the head of the European off to the world, but rather redouble our com- said, “We are here because we believe in our in the U.S. presidential campaign of tion, such as tax evasion by big corporations Central Bank, told reporters that even with the mitment to ensuring shared growth,” Lew said. mission of ending extreme poverty,” Kim said. Republican Donald Trump. Trump has said and job losses by workers. “We must fight turbulence linked to Britain’s exit vote, he felt “We are not going to do it without more millions of Americans have lost jobs or seen against this immorality of globalization, this the short-term consequences had not been as Trade barriers robust trade.” Kim said support also needs to wages stagnate because of unfair trade prac- inequality, to again give our people the taste dramatic as some had predicted but “to think Various finance officials said the decades- be increased for countries that are welcoming tices of countries such as China and Mexico. for openness and multilateralism,” Sapin told that there won’t be any consequences would long effort to tear down trade barriers had refugees fleeing conflict zones. He cited He is vowing to impose penalty tariffs if those reporters. “There can be an unhappy global- be probably too hopeful.” lifted millions of people in poor nations out of Lebanon and Jordan, which are taking in practices are not halted. ization and we must fight against it.” Draghi said a lot will depend on how pro- poverty. But they said not enough has been refugees from Syria. —AP Philippines looks to China for Banks drag down Saudi, Gulf ‘windfall’ when fruit ban ends

MANILA: China will lift a Philippine fruit ade of Filipino fishermen at the mostly sluggish; Egypt up ban and explore broader farm and fish- Scarborough Shoal. Pinol said ending the eries imports and investments in its fledg- ban on bananas and pineapples would ling farm sector, the Philippine agriculture boost demand in other parts of a farm sec- MIDEAST STOCKS minister said, signaling serious intent by tor that has seen its output contract for Manila to beef up business with Beijing. two successive quarters. “Since we are not DUBAI: Banking shares dragged Saudi Arabian cials were not available to comment. outperformed the region with its index climb- China would resume shipments from involved in the diplomatic issues, we are stocks lower yesterday while most other Gulf ing 1.5 percent as banks surged, with Bank 27 blacklisted fruit exporters as a “gift” just looking at this as a windfall for markets were sluggish as investors waited for Heavily traded stock Dhofar MBDOF.OM> jumping 8.7 percent. when President Rodrigo Duterte visits Philippine agriculture because China, we third-quarter corporate earnings announce- Telecommunications firm Zain Saudi fell 5.4 Subscriptions to the bank’s rights issue run with a business delegation from Oct. 19- have to admit, is our biggest market for ments. Good news on Egypt’s International percent, continuing a pull-back after surging from Oct. 5 to 19. 21, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol our agriculture products,” he said by Monetary Fund loan boosted that market. The early last week on hopes it would benefit from Last week, the Times of Oman quoted the told Reuters yesterday. “I would look at phone. “The interest of China in importing Saudi stock index sank 2.2 percent as the bank- deregulation of the sector. But retailer Jarir Muscat Securities Market’s director-general as that as a goodwill move,” he said. “The fisheries products will spur development,” ing index tumbled 4.5 percent. Banque Saudi Marketing climbed 1.8 percent after it reported saying the bourse would halve brokerage fees atmosphere would be positive.” he said, adding the demand would see Fransi plunged by its 10 percent daily limit in a net profit of 220 million riyals ($58.7 million) for day traders by mid-November in order to Pinol’s comments suggest Duterte is fol- Filipino farmers ramp up their output. very thin trade. for the three months to Sept. 30, up from 218.5 encourage more activity; this could improve lowing through on his promises to build a Banks have been hit in recent weeks by con- million riyals a year earlier. Analysts polled by liquidity in the market, making banking and commercial alliance with China, made Shrinking output cern that the slumping construction sector Reuters had predicted 200.6 million riyals. other stocks more attractive. In Egypt, the repeatedly in speeches in which he has Agriculture accounts for about one- could saddle them with bad debt, and by the Dairy firm Almarai gained 1.4 percent after index rose 0.8 percent after a senior IMF official angrily alluded to cutting ties with the tenth of the Philippine economy. Farm central bank’s decision to have them resched- posting a 10 percent rise in quarterly profit to said the Fund’s initial loan payment to Egypt United States and reaching out to its output dropped 4.4 percent in the first ule consumer loans to customers whose 654.6 million riyals. Analysts had forecast 627.8 would be about $2.5 billion and that he hoped geopolitical rivals. The trade talk with quarter from a year earlier, followed by a incomes have been hit by the government’s million riyals. Dubai’s index edged down 0.2 to secure board approval for the $12 billion China is hugely symbolic and marks a stark 2.1 percent contraction in the second cuts to public sector allowances. Yesterday, the percent. DXBE Entertainments, due to open program within the next month. turnaround in ties since a July arbitration quarter, according to government data. Okaz newspaper reported, citing unnamed some of its theme park facilities at the end of El Saeed Contracting and Real Estate ruling in The Hague went in Manila’s favor Together with the impact of the El Nino sources, that the central bank had told banks to this month, was the most heavily traded stock; jumped 3.5 percent to 0.89 Egyptian pound and angered Beijing by invalidating its weather pattern, the ban, he said, had postpone for a month receiving payments on it closed 1.3 percent lower. after it said it was buying 17 million treasury claim to almost the entire South China Sea. seen earnings from banana shipments such loans as part of the rescheduling process - Abu Dhabi’s index dropped 0.6 percent as shares at 0.96 pounds per share. But invest- Duterte is forging ahead, even as mis- down by half in 2015 from about $1.1 bil- a fresh sign that banks are being required to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank slipped 0.9 per- ment firm Qalaa Holdings plunged 8.3 percent trust lingers over China’s four-year block- lion in 2014. —Reuters bear much of the burden of Saudi Arabia’s aus- cent, while Qatar edged down 0.02 percent in after reporting a sharply wider quarterly net terity drive as oil prices sag. Central bank offi- very thin trading volumes. Oman’s tiny market loss. —Reuters MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 BUSINESS GenForward Poll: Half of black News in brief

Auh’s Waha hires ex-BNP youth face job discrimination Paribas banker as COO ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi investment firm Waha Capital said yesterday that it had appointed a former BNP WASHINGTON: Qymana Botts saw white colleagues with Paribas investment banker as its new chief operating the same amount of experience getting promoted to officer. Alain Dib will lead Waha’s investment businesses cashier ahead of her at the Indiana discount store where after a 20-year career with BNP Paribas, the company she worked. When she asked her supervisors why, they told said in a statement. Dib’s last position was head of equi- her she didn’t project the image that they wanted from ty capital markets for Europe, Middle East and Africa at their cashiers: straight hair - not her natural Afro - and more the French bank. He also worked previously at Deutsche makeup. “When it came time for promotions and raises and Bank as managing director in its European leverage things like that, I was told I need to fit into a more finance group. European kind of appearance,” Botts said of her 2010 expe- rience. “They wanted me to straighten my hair, but I wasn’t willing to do that.” Botts, 25, is not alone. Saudi’s Almarai Q3 profit up 10 percent Race and ethnicity DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Almarai, the Gulf’s largest Almost half of young African-Americans say they’ve dairy company, reported a 10 percent rise in third- experienced racial discrimination while looking for a job quarter net profit yesterday, broadly meeting ana- and while on the job, and one-third of young women of all lysts’ forecasts with the help of cost controls it said races and ethnicities say they’ve faced employment-relat- would remain a priority. Saudi retailers will in com- ed gender discrimination. This information comes from a ing quarters have to weather the impact of austerity GenForward survey of young adults conducted by the measures imposed to curb a huge state budget Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago with The deficit, including reducing financial allowances for Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. public sector workers. Almarai - the second Saudi The first-of-its-kind poll pays special attention to the voices retailer after Jarir Marketing to report third quarter of young adults of color, highlighting how race and ethnici- earnings - said the changing economic environ- ty shape the opinions of the country’s most diverse gener- ment and increasingly competitive conditions ation. meant it would continue to focus on cost controls The poll, taken in September, showed that 48 percent of and preserving cash flow. Its profit in the three blacks age 18-30 say they’ve experienced discrimination months to Sept. 30 was 654.6 million riyals ($174.6 while looking for a job or at work, which was higher than million), up from 595.1 million riyals in the year-ear- all other races and ethnicities. About one-third of Asian- MISSOURI: Students Elizabeth (L) and Marni study outside the site of the second US Presidential debate on lier period, according to a bourse statement. That Americans and Latinos also said they experienced discrimi- October 8, 2016, at Washington University in St. Louis. — AFP was broadly in line with the average of five analysts’ nation at work or while looking for a job. Just 10 percent of forecasts polled by Reuters of 627.8 million riyals. whites say they experienced employment-related racism. young people across racial and ethnic lines say whites in boys.” The final straw, Berkey said, came when she com- Joy Holloway, 24, of Durham, North Carolina, said she general have at least some advantage getting ahead eco- plained about a male co-worker she had trained, who then clearly has seen racism during job interviews. Holloway, nomically. began acting rudely toward her after a leave. “I was told to who is biracial and identifies as black, said she usually does According to the Economic Policy Institute, black men’s just tough it out,” she said. So she quit. Berkey said she Qatar’s Katara Hospitality well getting through the application phase and the phone average hourly wages were 31 percent lower than white hears similar stories from her female friends. “I know a lot raising $500 million loan interview phase. “I can get called in for an interview, and men in 2015, and black women’s average hourly wages of boys who are like this,” she said. “I wish it wasn’t like that DUBAI: Katara Hospitality, a Qatari hotel developer, everything will be perfect but as soon as they see me, I can were 19 percent lower than white women that same year. but it is.” owner and operator, is raising $500 million in debt see it in their face: ‘Oh, no, she isn’t who I thought she was.’ In addition to racism, the GenForward poll also showed through a syndicated loan, banking sources said. A And then I never get a call back,” Holloway said. that 31 percent of young women say they’ve experienced Survey demographics company spokesperson said Katara does issue inter- gender discrimination in looking for a job and in the work- The poll of 1,851 adults age 18-30 was conducted Sept. national loans for projects, but declined to comment Getting ahead place itself. In 2015, women made about 80 cents for every 1-14 using a sample drawn from the probability-based further. HSBC is the lead bank in the transaction, the On top of facing discrimination, young blacks are more dollar made by men, according to the Institute for Women’s GenForward panel, which is designed to be representative sources said, with one of them noting that the loan likely to think their race has made it more difficult to get Policy Research. of the US young adult population. The margin of sampling has a five-year maturity. The deal has not been com- ahead economically. Fifty-four percent say being black Holly Berkey, 18, of Lincoln, Nebraska, said she experi- error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.8 percentage pleted yet, the sources said. Katara Hospitality, head- makes it harder, the highest among those polled. Thirty- enced it firsthand while working in an ice cream shop. Her points. The survey was paid for by the Black Youth Project quartered in Doha, has a portfolio of 34 properties in nine percent of Asian-Americans and 34 percent of Latinos male co-workers would make sexist, disparaging remarks at the University of Chicago, using grants from the John D. operation or under development, and plans to add say their race or ethnicity has made life harder. Young in her presence, she said - for example, that Berkey should and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation and the Ford 26 more by 2026, according to its website. Its proper- whites are the only group more likely to say their race has be the one doing the washing and the cleaning instead of Foundation. Respondents were first selected randomly ties are located in countries including Qatar, Egypt, made life easier at 31 percent. But more than half, or 53 them because she’s a woman. Berkey said when she com- using address-based sampling methods and later inter- Morocco, Britain, France, Germany, Singapore and percent, say their race has made no difference. Still, most plained to a manager, she was told, “it’s just boys being viewed online or by phone. — AP Thailand.

Russia and Turkey resume gas talks

MOSCOW: Moscow and Ankara have resumed talks on the price of Russian gas for Ankara, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper. A gas price dispute between Turkish pipeline opera- tor Botas and Russia’s state gas producer Gazprom led to Botas launching international arbitration proceedings against Gazprom in October 2015. The row had led to talks on their joint Turkish Stream natural gas pipeline project to be sus- pended earlier that year. In November 2015, most contact between Russia and Turkey were halted after the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkish military, although since then Moscow and Ankara have made significant progress towards restoring relations. “Talks about gas price have resumed, I hope the sides will come to a common position,” Novak said, according to the text of the interview pub- lished on the Russian Energy Ministry’s website yesterday. Botas says it was promised a discount on the price of gas in February 2015 but that Moscow never signed off on the deal. Novak said he expected the first hearing in the case to be held in 2017. “It is possible that by then Russia’s Gazprom Export and Turkey’s Botas will be able to resolve BEIJING: An employee stands on a stepladder as she stocks boxes of mooncakes at a supermarket in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept 14, 2016. Four employees at Chinese internet their disagreements related to the price of gas,” giant Alibaba have lost their jobs after being accused of reprogramming an internal system to steal more than 100 boxes of mooncakes, a traditional delicacy shared during Novak said. Novak also told Turkey’s state-run this week’s Mid-Autumn Festival. — AP Anadolu Agency that an intergovernmental agreement on Turkish Stream was almost com- plete and would be finalised before the meeting of the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Istanbul Facebook pays more UK tax after outcry this week. Novak is due to attend the World Energy LONDON: Facebook paid £4.17 million advertising revenues following public criti- the £211 million revenues that Facebook UK law.” US multinationals Apple and Google, Congress in Istanbul this week, and plans to ($5.18 million, 4.63 million euros) in British cism. It began declaring sales from its top reported in Britain last year. “We are proud that which also run large parts of their international meet representatives of key OPEC producers and corporation tax last year, up from just £4,327 British clients in Britain rather than Ireland, in 2015 we have continued to grow our busi- operations via Ireland, have also faced intense OPEC secretary general for informal talks on oil in 2014, accounts showed yesterday. The where it has its European headquarters-and ness in the UK and created over 300 new high- scrutiny over their tax affairs. The corporate tax output. — Reuters sharp increase reflects how the US technolo- where corporation tax is lower. skilled jobs,” a company spokesman said. “We rate in Ireland is 12.5 percent, one of the low- gy giant has changed the way it records However, the tax paid is still only a fraction of pay all the taxes that we are required to under est in the EU. In Britain it is 20 percent. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES Iraq oil minister wants to increase output in 2017 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Turkish lira 99.920 Swiss Franc 311.790 BAGHDAD: Iraq’s oil minister has increasing oil and gas production among representatives of OPEC Australian Dollar 231.450 ASIAN COUNTRIES US Dollar Buying 301.550 urged oil and natural gas produc- through enhancing the national states at the meeting in Istanbul, Japanese Yen 2.942 ers operating in the country to effort and those of the licensed which is hosting the World Energy Indian Rupees 4.543 GOLD continue increasing output next companies for the remainder of Congress. Pakistani Rupees 2.894 20 Gram 254.460 year, the oil ministry said in a 2016 and also for 2017,” the state- The Organization of the Srilankan Rupees 2.071 10 Gram 130.150 statement yesterday. Jabar Al- ment said. Petroleum Exporting Countries Nepali Rupees 2.849 5 Gram 65.920 Singapore Dollar 221.230 Luaibi’s comments came as OPEC Foreign companies’ oil output agreed on Sept. 28 a deal to limit Hongkong Dollar 39.022 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd nations are trying to implement an targets “should be reached within crude production and is looking to Bangladesh Taka 3.860 agreement to curb oil output for the assigned periods,” the min- secure the cooperation of non- Philippine Peso 6.274 the first time since the 2008 finan- istry quoted Luaibi as saying. The OPEC members such as Russia to Thai Baht 8.706 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate cial crisis, in order to push up ministry also aims to increase help support oil prices. US Dollar 303.000 GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dollar 229.875 crude prices. associated gas output by adding The meeting in Istanbul is Saudi Riyal 80.776 Sterling Pound 386.145 The ministry’s statement quot- 350 to 450 million cubic feet a expected to be more bilateral Qatari Riyal 83.207 Euro 340.240 ed remarks Luaibi made to a meet- day to the nation’s production in gatherings rather than one single ani Riyal 786.772 Swiss Frank 296.490 ing of Iraq oil industry executives 2017, Luaibi said. Natural gas out- meeting of both OPEC and non- Bahraini Dinar 804.440 Bahrain Dinar 801.000 UAE Dirham 82.471 UAE Dirhams 82.725 in the southern oil city of Basra to put levels in Iraq’s southern OPEC states, one OPEC source said Qatari Riyals 83.940 review the ministry’s oilfields’ region are tied to crude produc- on Sunday, dismissing prospects ARAB COUNTRIES Saudi Riyals 81.520 development plans. It made no tion levels as the two are pro- of any decisions being taken in the Egyptian Pound - Cash 29.900 Jordanian Dinar 426.955 mention of the decision by the duced from the same reservoirs. Turkish city. Egyptian Pound - Transfer 34.480 Egyptian Pound 34.024 Organization of the Petroleum Energy ministers who will be Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.216 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.069 Tunisian Dinar 137.160 Indian Rupees 4.545 Exporting Countries on Sept. 28 to Shunning talks present in Istanbul as it hosts the Jordanian Dinar 427.160 Pakistani Rupees 2.893 reduce output to a range of The oil ministers of Iran and congress include those of the Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.020 Bangladesh Taka 3.854 between 32.50 million barrels per Iraq will not attend informal talks United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Syrian Lira 2.0159 Philippines Pesso 6.268 day and 33.0 million bpd. OPEC’s between OPEC and non-OPEC pro- Venezuela and Qatar, which holds Morocco Dirham 31.635 Cyprus pound 159.700 production stood at around 33.6 ducers in Turkey this week, sources the OPEC presidency. The agree- Japanese Yen 3.920 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Syrian Pound 2.420 million bpd in September, accord- familiar with the matter said yes- ment reached in Algiers is expect- US Dollar Transfer 302.750 Nepalese Rupees 3.835 ing to a Reuters survey that put terday. OPEC sources and the ed to be implemented this year Euro 341.080 Malaysian Ringgit 74.125 Iraq’s output at 4.43 million bpd. Russian energy minister had said and OPEC ministers will next meet Sterling Pound 385.400 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.780 The minister “has affirmed the on Thursday that ministers from in Vienna on Nov 30 to set the Canadian dollar 229.700 Thai Bhat 9.675 need to proceed forth with the two countries would be group’s supply policy. — Reuters Turkish Lira 99.195

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 BUSINESS The FOMC leaves rates unchanged

FOMC Statement USD/JPY pair witnessed wild swings post the BOJ UK financial policy committee unemployment rate had been little The FOMC left interest rates unchanged at policy announcement, initially plunging to 101.08 NBK WEEKLY REPORT The Bank of England released its FPC changed at around 5.75% over 2016 and 0.50% this week a highly anticipated decision due levels in a knee-jerk reaction to the BOJ’s rates on- statement on Thursday, and the bank’s mes- employment growth had been steady at to soft US data as of late. Fed Chair, Janet Yellen, hold decision. The currency pair quickly jumped advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial sage appeared directed at the EU as much around 2% in year-ended terms. Strong pointed out that the US economy is still on the back to reach the 102.60 level after the central claims was 252,000, a decline of 8,000 from the as at domestic lenders. The BoE warned that growth in part-time employment had been growth track, as the pace of economic activity bank noted that it will continue to expand mone- prior week’s unrevised level of 260,000. The 4- it would not relax bank capital rules in the apparent in most states, while full-time had picked up from the modest growth seen in tary base until the inflation exceeds 2% price tar- week moving average was 258,500, a decrease of aftermath of the Brexit vote. In a clear refer- employment had fallen in the mining- the first half of 2016. get and stays above the last in stable manner. The 2,250 from the prior week’s unrevised average of ence to Brexit, the statement noted that the exposed states.” She also noted that further tightening of mon- pair finally dropped again after FOMC meeting 260,750. This marks 81 consecutive weeks of ini- UK “faces a challenging period of uncertain- etary policy would be needed to keep the econo- and managed to close the week at 101.00. The tial claims below 300,000, the longest streak ty and adjustment”. This stern message is Japanese exports fell due to weak global my from overheating and fueling high inflation. outperformance on the Yen continues to pressure since 1970. consistent with the significant monetary demand According to the statement, the main factor that Japanese equities as it takes its toll on exports. moves that the BoE adopted in August, Japanese exports dropped for an 11 will determine a hike in December is the labor On the commodities side, oil prices climbed Building permits fell by 5.8% when it lowered interest rates for the first straight month due to weak global demand markets strength. In summary, fourteen out of after a private data in US showed a drop in inven- US residential building permits declined 5.8% time in nine years and expanded its asset- and an appreciation of the Japanese yen. seventeen Fed officials think there will be a rate tories, while Japan reported higher oil imports. to a 1.14 million annualized rate, from the prior purchase program. The BoE has strongly August exports fell tremendously year to hike by the end of the year, although three do not American Petroleum Institute (API) released month’s revised 1.21 million pace. The figures rep- hinted that it is leaning towards another rate year by 9.6% versus a forecast of -4.8%. see one at all, showing that the Fed is becoming overnight showed a 7.5 million barrel draw to resent a pause after a spell of strong gains, and cut in November, even though third quarter Exports to China, which is Japans largest increasingly split. 507.2 million barrels in US crude inventories, the permits show that single-family home construc- data has been better than expected. trading partner, fell by 8.9% in the year to The next decision is scheduled for the second third weekly inventory draw. Markets were tion in the South may bounce back. A solid job August, marking the sixth straight month of of November; however, markets do not expect a expecting an increase of 3.4 million barrels. Also, market and mortgage rates near historically low ASIA annual declines. Japans trade balance rate hike during this meeting. In the contrary, gold futures climbed after the Federal Reserve left levels continue to support housing, with a meas- Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting deficit is currently at 18.7 billion yen versus odds of a rate hike remain around the 60% level interest rates unchanged. The yellow metal ure of homebuilder sentiment rising to an 11- minutes a surplus forecast of 202.3 billion yen, the for December meeting. Separately, in its summary spiked immediately following the conclusion of month high. The number of privately owned new The minutes of the September Reserve first trade deficit in three months. of economic projections, the Fed policymakers the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. houses decreased by 5.8% in August and single Bank of Australia meeting when interest family news houses fell by 13.1% their lowest lev- rates were held unchanged at 1.5% have Bank of Japan kept interest rates el since May 2015 as bad weather disrupted been released. Interest rates are likely to unchanged building activity in the South after two strong remain on hold in the foreseeable future, The BoJ left the interest rate at -0.10% months of gains. On the other hand, permits for with the Reserve Bank of Australia flagging and provided a more flexible asset purchas- single family homes surged 3.7% to a 737,000 that growth remains in line with expecta- ing program by implementing a yield con- units, which is the largest segment of the market. tions, and the RBA remains unworried by trol curve, which is designed to keep 10 This shows that the housing economy is still solid. the housing market. “Taking into account year bond yields at 0%. This means it can US existing home sales, which are completed the recent data, and having eased mone- lend to the public sector at 0 cost, which transactions that include single-family homes, tary policy at its May and August meetings, will lead to a higher money supply in the townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, dropped the Board judged the current stance of market and potentially a higher inflation. 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.33 monetary policy was consistent with sus- The previous method of printing money at million in August from a downwardly revised 5.38 tainable growth in the Australian economy an annual pace of 80 trillion yen, was forc- million in July. The reading came in below market and achieving the inflation target over ing The BoJ to take up bonds at an unsus- expectations of a rate of 5.45 million in August. time,” the Board said in its minutes. On the tainable pace even as it failed to accelerate employment front, the RBA observes “The inflation to a 2% target. EUROPE & UK EuroZone flash manufacturing PMI above expectations The manufacturing sector PMI increased in September as businesses indicated that new orders and exports are strengthening. This comes on the back of initial weakness for Eurozone industry in the third quarter. While France manu- facturing stagnated, German industry saw a marked improvement with notable increases in new orders from the US and Asian markets. This shows that more stable growth in the US and Asia could support weak Eurozone manufacturing slashed the US growth forecast to 1.8% for 2016, The FOMC decided to keep the federal funds production in the second half of the year. With from 2.0% estimated earlier in June. rate at 0.5%. The Committee judged that the case many other trading partners still surrounded by Back in Europe, UK foreign minister Boris for an increase in the federal funds rate has an uncertain political and economic environment, Johnson noted that he expects the Brexit process strengthened but decided, for the time being, to it seems unlikely that a strong revival is in the to begin in early 2017. He said “Although we are wait for further evidence of continued progress making though. The drop in the service sector leaving the EU treaties, we do want to have the toward its objectives. The stance of monetary pol- PMI was mainly because of a weakening outlook, closest possible trading relationship and it’s very icy remains accommodative, thereby supporting while current order books remained stable in much in their interests to achieve that.” further improvement in labor market conditions September. European Flash Services PMI came in On the currency front, the US Dollar index ini- and a return to 2% inflation. at 52.1 below forecasts of 52.8 in September. tial move was a spike higher in the beginning of During the press conference, Fed Chair Janet the week. As we advanced in the week, the Dollar Yellen said that the move “does not reflect a lack UK Public Sector net borrowing climbed less reversed and remained under pressure after The of confidence in the economy.” Instead, Yellen told than expected Fed decided to keep rates unchanged, in line with reporters, the Fed sees “scope for some further Britain’s public sector borrowing increased less market expectations. While the Fed statement in improvement in the labor market.” Among recent than expected in the last quarter, official figures the run-up to the meeting pointed to some divi- data disappointments, the drop in manufacturing revealed on Wednesday. According to the UK sion amongst the FOMC members as to the tim- and non-manufacturing ISM surveys in August is Office for National Statistics, UK Public Sector Net ing of the next rate move, somewhat softer data perhaps the most concerning, pointing to a Borrowing climbed to 10.05 billion pounds on a over the past few weeks solidified expectations potential slowdown in US growth momentum in seasonally adjusted basis, following the preced- for ‘no action’ in September. the coming months. ing quarter’s 2.43 billion pound fall, which was The Euro opened the week at 1.1160 against Moreover, a number of consumption related revised down from the originally reported drop of the US Dollar and managed to reach a short data points, including retail sales, have also been 1.47 billion pounds. In the meantime, market ana- lived high at 1.1257. The pair slowly weakened weak as of late, posing questions on the ability of lysts expected the country’s public sector borrow- as speculations heightened over further stimu- consumers to continue driving growth going for- ing to rise to 10.30 billion pounds during the lus measures by the ECB. The currency closed ward. Moreover, a decision whether to hike rates reported period. In a report, the Office for the week at 1.1225. The Sterling Pound opened or not this year has now become a question of National Statistics stated that there were no clear the week at 1.2993 and reached a low of 1.2943 the Fed’s credibility. Investors have been frustrat- signs of any impact of the British decision to leave against USD. However, the currency had a short ed with the Fed’s confusing communication as of the European Union on the public sector finances. lived recovery after the FOMC meeting and late and seemingly little concern about potential Nevertheless, business growth slowed, according closed the week at 1.2979 financial stability implications related to keeping to the Bank of England’s regular survey of busi- In Asia, the Japanese Yen came under selling rates low for so long. ness conditions released on the same day. pressure as the currency regained some strength Although the survey also showed that consumer after the BOJ kept rates and ETF purchases Unemployment claims fell to 252K spending and business sentiment rebounded unchanged at its policy review meeting. The In the week ending September 17, the slightly from the post-Brexit shock. Solid hiring, better pay draw more Americans in job hunt

WASHINGTON: Drawn by steady hiring and Hillary Clinton notes that 15 million jobs have ing for a job. Yet in the past year, the opposite slightly higher pay, more Americans began been created since the economy bottomed in has occurred: The jobless rate has remained looking for work in September, a sign of 2010. Still, she supports additional infrastructure mostly flat even as hiring has been solid. That’s renewed optimism about the US job market. spending to try to accelerate growth and hiring. because the proportion of adults either working The influx of job seekers sent the unemploy- And she wants to make college more affordable or looking for work has increased from a 40-year ment rate up slightly as more Americans were and community college free. low of 62.4 percent in September 2015 to 62.9 counted as unemployed. Taken as a whole, Friday’s jobs report isn’t likely to affect the percent last month. Friday’s jobs report from the government paint- course of the election. But it reflected improve- That’s still far below pre-recession levels. But ed a picture of a resilient economy that could ment in two key areas: job-hunting and pay. For the proportion has increased even while many keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise inter- much of the recovery, the proportion of people in the vast baby boom generation have est rates in December. Americans who either had a job or were looking been retiring. The workforce - people either with Employers added 156,000 jobs, fewer than for one had declined as an aging population a job or looking for one - has grown 3 million in the 167,000 in August and well below last year’s increased the pace of retirements. Many unem- the past year, the biggest 12-month gain since average monthly gain of 230,000. Still, ployed people also grew discouraged and 2000. Pay is also ticking up. In September, aver- September’s hiring pace, if sustained, would stopped looking. Others stayed in school or age hourly pay rose 6 cents to $25.79 and is now likely be more than enough to absorb new job stayed at home caring for relatives. 2.6 percent higher than it was a year ago. That’s seekers. All that helped keep the unemployment rate stronger than the pace for most of the seven- At the same time, the unemployment rate down. People who are out of work aren’t count- year economic recovery, when pay was rising at inched up to 5 percent from 4.9 percent as more ed as unemployed unless they’re actively search- only about 2 percent a year. — AP than 400,000 people began looking for jobs and some didn’t immediately find them. The rate has barely budged in the past year even though employers have added 2.4 million jobs. That’s because many Americans have begun seeking work after having remained on the sidelines for much of the economic recovery. “The word has spread that there are jobs to be had, and more and more people are flocking to the job market,” said Sung Won Sohn, an economist at California State University’s Smith School of Business, said.

Conflicting views The economy’s durability, despite its sluggish growth, contrasts sharply with the tumultuous ups and downs of the presidential race, which is nearing its end. The two major presidential nominees have sketched sharply conflicting views of the economy’s health and the best ways to accelerate its growth. Donald Trump focuses on the loss of manufacturing jobs, for which he blames badly negotiated trade agree- ments. The Republican nominee also points to what he calls excess regulation for stifling busi- nesses and depressing hiring. He pledges to renegotiate or withdraw from the trade pacts and reduce regulation. MIAMI: In this Feb 9, 2016 file photo, a restaurant posts a sign indicating they are hiring. — AP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 BUSINESS Madagascar hills stripped bare as locals seek land

RANOMAFANA: “Last time, I burnt a section about that big,” says Mihareta Laivoa, pointing to a parcel of land about the size of a football field, as the farmer admitted to hav- ing destroyed forest to make way for his crops. “I don’t own a piece of land in the valley, so I have no choice,” explains the 41-year-old father in a remote corner of Madagascar. “Without this, I wouldn’t be able to survive.” But the impact of deforestation on this south-eastern region of the African island nation has been devastating. In a countryside stripped bare by decades of burning, only a few untouched, green mountain crests bear witness to the forgotten splen- dor of the area. “Ten years ago, there were still forests on most mountain- sides. Today, there are hardly any left,” says Jean Doine Raifetra, mayor of the Ranomafana community, whose 22,000 residents live scat- BEIJING: In this Monday, Sept 5, 2016 file photo, a woman uses a purse to tered across several villages. In hide her face as she walks past a giant handbag on display at a shopping Ranomafana, on the edge of a mall. The American and Chinese presidents are calling on major economies UNESCO World Heritage site and to defend free trade at a summit held as sluggish growth and disputes over national park, residents survive steel and other imports fuel demands in the United States and Europe to almost exclusively on subsistence ANDASIBE: This file photo taken on September 18, 2008 shows men loading sacks filled with protect local industry. —AP farming. charcoal unto a truck. —AFP From a rutted patch of land, long plumes of white smoke can be seen had water as high as your hip,” farm life that will vanish,” says est for wood or building material,” China says EU duties on curling into the sky as the forest is he says. Standing in his paddy Matthieu Baehrel of the non-gov- says resident Mamonjy as he hacks burnt to make way for arable land-a now, his feet are bone dry. ernmental organization EtcTerra. away with his machete at a grove of practice the locals call “tavy”. But as He’s relying on the rains-already acacia and eucalyptus trees Chinese steel are unfair forests are destroyed, vital water scarce in this region-to avoid going ‘Changing mentalities’ replanted in his village in 2012. Still, sources streaming down from the hungry. With an annual budget of The message to farmers is that in a region the size of France where BEIJING: China’s Commerce Ministry Chinese steel products represent less mountain dry up. In a cruel catch- just 100 ariary (about three US failing to protect the forests nine out of 10 people live below has expressed concern and regret after than 5 percent of the European market 22, farmers-unable to sufficiently cents) per resident, Ranomafana upstream means a drop in agricul- the poverty line, the challenges are the European Union set provisional and do not present a serious threat to irrigate their crops burn even more does not have the capacity to tural productivity downstream. enormous. import duties on two types of Chinese European industry, the ministry said. land in search of fertile soil. defend the environment against “Once this concept catches on, it “The message has begun to sink ‘tavy’. So a consortium of NGOs, in becomes easier to change things,” in and we’re starting to see the steel coming into the bloc, calling its The root cause of Europe’s steel prob- ‘Farm life will vanish’ partnership with the French says Helene Gobert, who heads up results... (but) we’re talking about investigation methods “unfair”. The lems was not trade but weak economic From a hilltop overlooking Development Agency (AFD), have AFD’s rural development and envi- changing mentalities about things duties announced on Friday are the growth, it said. “China hopes the EU will his village, Jean Realy points to established a pilot forest conserva- ronment projects in Madagascar. that have been practiced some- latest in a line of trade defenses set up strictly respect relevant World Trade his parched rice paddy below. tion project in the region. The forests are also a target for vil- times for millennia,” says Baehrel. against Chinese steel imports over the Organization rules and fully guarantee He could once expect to pro- Launched in 2008, the 4.0-million- lagers who use the wood to build The thing about trees, adds Gobert, past two years to counter what EU Chinese companies’ right to protest,” the duce eight or nine sacks of rice euro ($4.5-million) plan has and cook, so work is likewise focus- is that they take a long time to steel producers say is a flood of steel ministry said. a year from that field. This year, brought together about 20 villages ing on showing how reforestation grow and the positive effects are sold at a loss due to Chinese overca- The EU’s duties are set at between he’s facing a dry season. to create a zone of hundreds of projects can be used to raise stan- not immediately visible. “We need pacity. 13.2 and 22.6 percent for hot-rolled flat “Because of deforestation, the hectares where deforestation is dards of living. projects that last if we’re to have Some 5,000 jobs have been axed in iron and steel products and at between (water) source has dried up. In strictly forbidden. “Without the for- “Thanks to ‘reforestation’, we any hope of making a real differ- the British steel industry in the past year 65.1 and 73.7 percent for heavy-plate the 1980s, by September we est, there are so many aspects of don’t have to go looking in the for- ence,” she says. —AFP as it struggles to compete with cheap steel. As provisional duties they are in Chinese imports and high energy costs. place for up to six months until the G20 governments recognized last European Commission completes its month that steel overcapacity was a investigation. If upheld, they would typ- serious problem. China, the source of 50 ically be set for five years. The commis- percent of the world’s steel and the sion has committed to speed up its largest steel consumer, has said the trade defense actions under pressure problem is a global one. from EU producers. The substitute country investigation The EU has also been debating method used by the EU, a practice typi- whether to grant China “market econo- cally reserved for countries deemed my status”, given the Chinese govern- non-market economies, are “unfair and ment’s hand in guiding industry and unreasonable” and “seriously damage markets. China says the status is its right the interests of Chinese enterprises,” the come December, which marks 15 years Commerce Ministry said in a statement since it joined the WTO. Failure to do so posted to its website late on Saturday. could spark a trade war. The commission “Reckless trade protectionism and mis- has said that China is not a market econ- taken methods that limit fair market omy and that it would not recognize it competition are not the proper ways to as such, but would adopt a new method develop the European Union steel to set duties that would abide by WTO industry,” it said. rules. —Reuters Australian-Chinese bid for huge cattle estate

SYDNEY: Australia’s richest woman and Anna Creek station in South Australia a Chinese property developer joined next to a rocket testing range was sepa- forces yesterday to bid for one of the rated out and is no longer included in world’s largest cattle estates, despite the sale. Canberra’s rejection of previous foreign The new bid will be partly funded by offers. Australia’s biggest private the sale of Anna Creek and will be sub- landowner, cattle firm S Kidman and Co, ject to approval by Canberra and has attracted keen interest from Beijing. Apart from the continued Brothers behind Ubisoft locked Chinese firms wanting to secure the Chinese interest, the offer also reflects a sprawling pastoral empire. But the gov- further push by Rinehart-who is worth ernment has previously rejected two more than Aus$6 billion according to in a real-life battle for control Chinese-led bids, citing the national The Australian Financial Review-into interest. agriculture. PARIS: Nothing in the farming background of “Vivendi’s statement should feed the fear of the limbless humanoid known to throw his float- Under the new offer announced late Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting owns the Guillemot brothers, who hail from the management to a creeping takeover by the ing appendages at his enemies, on the first Sony yesterday, mining magnate Gina 70 percent of the massive Roy Hill iron remote Brittany region, destined them to one media group,” said a client note from the Gilbert Playstation console. Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting will ore mine in Western Australia, and has day do battle with France’s most feared corpo- Dupont brokerage. Vivendi also blocked meas- It quickly emerged as a major firm in the acquire 67 percent of Kidman and also bought cattle stations in that state rate raider. But that was before they conquered ures at the meeting which would have the given industry, generating 1.4 billion euros in annual Chinese property developer Shanghai and in the Northern Territory in recent the gaming world with titles like Just Dance and the board the right to distribute free shares or sales and employing 11,000 people across 20 CRED 33 percent for some Aus$365 mil- years. Kidman, founded in 1899, holds action game Assassin’s Creed, attracting the offer share options to managers or employees, countries. The brothers, who all sit on the board lion (US$277 million). Shanghai CRED around 1.3 percent of Australia’s total voracious attention of fellow Breton business- which would have allowed the Guillemot broth- of directors, hold equal shares in Ubisoft and the was part of a Chinese consortium land area, and 2.5 percent of the nation’s man, Vincent Bollore, head of the Vivendi media ers to cheaply strengthen their control over other family-held companies. They speak each involved in the previous bids. The agricultural land. It is currently 33.9 per- conglomerate. Ubisoft. week in sometimes stormy conference calls, and Chinese stake in the current bid would cent foreign-owned. Even without Anna The Guillemot brothers are already one-nil Yves Guillemot said after the meeting they gather regularly for trips on the family yacht be significantly smaller than previously. Creek it represents two percent of agri- down against Bollore. Vivendi succeeded earlier had “won an important battle for the company” anchored in the Brittany port of Trinite-sur-Mer. Kidman chairman John Crosby wel- cultural land. It is a key source of beef for this year with a hostile public offer for shares in but not the war. “The tension may re-emerge “The Guillemots are a clan of discreet vision- comed the “significant investment pro- export to Japan, the United States and Gameloft, the developer of games for mobile next year,” he said, recognising the threat of a aries,” said Laurent Michaud, an expert at the posed in addition to the purchase price Southeast Asia. Canberra has become devices including the Dungeon Hunter and hostile offer for Ubisoft. Gilbert Dupont said it Idate technology consultancy. “They take risks Modern Combat series, that was founded by considered a public offer unlikely at this point, with small teams on projects off beaten paths.” and (we) are confident that the Kidman increasingly concerned about the pur- Michel Guillemot. And now Bollore also wants given the opposition voiced by employees at the But their propensity to invest in numerous proj- business will be in good hands”. The first chase of Australian infrastructure and Ubisoft, the prized jewel in the Guillemot crown. shareholder meeting to the prospect of a ects could end up being their undoing. To raise bid was rejected last November since land by overseas interests, and in August He has already taken nearly 23 percent in the com- Vivendi takeover. Another broker, who asked not funds to invest the Guillemots listed Ubisoft on part of the holdings contained a blocked the sale of its largest electricity pany that is led by Yves Guillemot. That sounded to be named, noted that a public takeover the stock exchange in 1996, and have gradually weapons testing area. After that, the network to foreigners. —AFP the alarm among the tight-knit and discreet broth- would require an additional outlay of 3 billion seen their stake diluted to where they are now ers, who own just 13 percent of Ubisoft’s shares euros ($3.4 billion), and that given its debt levels, no longer the top shareholder. with 19 percent of the voting rights. Vivendi may not want to fork out the cash. The brothers have, however, successfully Moreover Bollore will soon benefit from a defended Ubisoft against a hostile takeover Greek air traffic controllers new regulation in France that gives long-term Commodities to computers attempt before, seeing off the giant US game shareholders double voting rights, to have 27.5 The company that was the top game publish- developer Electronic Arts in 2004. But with abandon planned strikes percent of votes. Vivendi’s pledge in June that it er for consoles in the first half of 2016 in the key Bollore, they have an experienced corporate would not launch a hostile public offer for North American and European markets traces its raider and in Vivendi a media company with ATHENS: Greek air traffic controllers led government must do to receive a Ubisoft for the next six months did little to calm origins to an unlikely place. The five Guillemot interests in film and television that could gain have canceled a plan for successive 24- 2.8 billion-euro ($3.1 billion) rescue their worries, as Bollore has made no secret of brothers-who also include Gerard, Claude and additional value from Ubisoft’s game franchis- hour strikes next week after meeting loan installment from its European his desire to unite Gameloft and Ubisoft. Christian — grew up in the tiny Brittany town of es. Ubisoft has, in fact, been moving in this with the country’s transport minister. partners. Concerned that Vivendi’s next step may be a Carentoir. direction itself. Its movie unit, Ubisoft Motion The air controllers’ union said in a The first 24-hour strike was to begin push to get its representatives on Ubisoft’s Their business adventures began in 1984 Pictures, will be coming out with its first full- statement Saturday evening that at midnight Saturday. Further strikes board of directors, the Guillemot brothers circled when Claude and Michel turned their parents length feature film, Assassin’s Creed, in Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis had had been scheduled for Monday, the wagons ahead of Ubisoft’s general share- business in trading agricultural commodities December. Ubisoft teamed up with Fox for the promised to make changes to a draft Wednesday and Thursday. The strikes holders meeting at the end of September, caus- towards the burgeoning computing sector, in film, but Vivendi has film unit StudioCanal. bill that reorganizes Greece’s civil avia- would have led to the cancellation of ing Vivendi to back off. But Vivendi said in a particular the distribution of video games. After Ubisoft has also moved quickly to catch up in tion authorities. hundreds of flights. A few airlines had statement later it “considers that it would be creating two games for the Amstrad and the mobile game segment, announcing last The reforms are one of a handful of already announced a reduced sched- good corporate governance for it to be repre- Commodore 64 personal computers, they month it had acquired Ketchapp, a French outstanding actions that Greece’s left- ule for next week. —AP sented on the company’s board of directors con- launched Ubisoft in 1986. Ubisoft scored a start-up behind smartphone games 2048 and sidering its level of equity interest”. breakout success in 1995 with Rayman, featuring Stack. —AFP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 business Etihad Airways scores with Abu Dhabi Sports deal

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has teamed ness of our headline events,” explained His up with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) Excellency Aref Al Awani, General to become a collective driving force Secretary, ADSC. behind attracting global sporting events The new partnership will see Etihad to the emirate. The national airline of the Airways leverage all of its marketing chan- UAE has entered a three year deal with nels to promote major sporting events in ADSC to support sports activities and the emirate. The agreement also opens the major sporting events in Abu Dhabi. The way for special athlete appearances, guest strategic initiative replaces an event- by- experiences and community engagement event approach and contributes to a activities. Etihad Cargo will provide sup- longer term vision for sports in line with port for sports equipment, contributing to Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. what is effectively a bridge to bring the Hareb Almuhairy, Senior Vice President, world’s best athletes and action to Abu Corporate and International Affairs, Etihad Dhabi. Airways, said: “This agreement cements An Oxford Business Group study, enti- our work together to promote Abu Dhabi tled The Report Abu Dhabi 2016, notes as an outstanding destination for major that while Abu Dhabi was largely unknown international sporting events. These events in the international sporting world just 10 bring considerable economic benefits, pro- years ago, it has since sprinted onto the vide excellent opportunities for resident global stage by hosting high profile sport- and visiting sports fans and encourage a ing events, such as the Formula 1 Etihad healthy and active lifestyle.” Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Other At least 15 events will be covered events have included the ITU World under the new partnership, including Triathlon Series, the Volvo Ocean Race and headliners such as January’s annual Abu the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and this (Ladies European Tour). month’s professional cycling race, the Abu “The positive impact of major sports Dhabi Tour. It is expected that eventually, events on tourism is well documented, dozens of events will be jointly supported with benefits such as airline passenger as new sports initiatives are attracted to traffic, hotel stays and visitor spend,” added the emirate. Mr Almuhairy. “At the same time, we are “This deal represents a more structured always looking for ways to connect and and long-term approach to delivering on inspire our guests. Sport provides a won- our vision of evolving Abu Dhabi into an derful platform to do this.” Among the oth- QX Sport Inspiration: The new international destination for sport, com- er events covered under the new partner- petitiveness and international events. ship are the FINA 10k Open Water World Etihad Airways will bring to the table con- Championship, the FINA High-Dive World daring SUV vision from INFINITI siderable marketing clout which will fur- Cup, Emirates Football Forum and the FIBA ther build local, regional and global aware- Basketball 3 x 3 World Championship. KUWAIT: The INFINITI QX Sport Inspiration is an elegant and powerful expression of progressive SUV design. Laying down markers for future INFINITI QX models, the QX Sport Inspiration explores the brand’s vision for a next-generation, premium mid-size SUV. The concept makes its European premiere at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile), and includes several new design elements. The QX Sport Inspiration stands out in its seg- ment with its taut lines, muscular haunches, high visual center of gravity, long bonnet and raked, coupe-like silhouette. Immediately recognizable as an INFINITI, the QX Sport Inspiration is inspired by INFINITI’s ‘Powerful Elegance’ form language and bears the brand’s design hallmarks - includ- ing the signature double-arch grille, focused ‘human eye’ headlamps, ‘crescent-cut’ pillar and masculine, fluid body sculpting. Flowing lines and advanced craftsmanship characterize the spacious and beautifully appointed interior, which follows INFINITI’s ‘dri- ver-centric, passenger-minded’ approach to cab- in architecture. The interior’s color palette - pre- dominantly black and white with flashes of the hide’s natural tan color, as well as new dark brown leather for the Paris Motor Show - is strik- ing, yet harmoniously blended through careful use of line, form, and texture. “The QX Sport Inspiration is a statement of intent from INFINITI, showcasing a daring design philosophy and a demonstration of our capabilities in the mid-size SUV segment.” Roland Krueger, President of INFINITI The concept promises off-road versatility, aid- ed by its raised, 230 mm (9.1 in) ground clear- ance, as well as the empowering, in-control on- road driving characteristics and cruising comfort that is expected of any INFINITI. The concept fea- tures a lean, purposeful form, with a short front overhang and wide stance - total width (exclud- ing rear-view cameras) is approx. 1,900 mm (74.8 in), while length is 4,600 mm (181 in). INFINITI has launched a number of new models recently which adhere closely to the form and philosophy of concept models - notably the Q30, the QX30 and the Q60. All share a suite of signature design cues that help ensure each is immediately recog- nizable as an INFINITI. The QX Sport Inspiration evolves these signa- Burgan Bank signs an exclusive ture design elements, including a new interpreta- tion of INFINITI’s hallmark ‘crescent-cut’ D-pillar, agreement with Grand Cinemas where the leading edge of the crescent is raised - echoing that of the acclaimed Q80 Inspiration KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- Concept. Bringing added emphasis to this fea- day an exclusive tie-up with Grand ture, the curvature of the D-pillars is mirrored in the vehicle’s ‘lean-forward’, coupe-like silhouette. appearance. The ‘human-eye’ element is another Cinemas, Kuwait’s newest and most luxuri- the lines of the rear hatch window. In profile the At the front, the line from the top of INFINITI’s INFINITI signature design theme and, contoured ous movie theater. By signing this agree- bodywork tapers down from the concept’s roof familiar double-arch grille extends through the around the edge of the hood, forms a character ment, Burgan Bank will be the only bank in (1,650 mm - 64.9 in - maximum height) toward a sharp, high-performance, focused ‘human-eye’ line that runs over the wide, flared front wheel Kuwait to offer its customers with value rear hatch that has been angled to accentuate headlamps, with new chrome detail for its Paris arches and along the flanks to the tapered rear. added benefits and first-of-its-kind promo- tions all year round at the Grand Cinemas. This step forward marks a new era for Al Danah’s KD 500,000 Burgan Bank and Grand Cinemas conjoint KFH names winners of Banking customer service, which falls in the strate- winner receives his gies of both firms to keep pioneering the Cards Campaign’s 12th Draw prize at Gulf Bank entertainment industry and upgrading their clientele’s service to the highest of levels. Cinemas website or mobile application. KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) GLE 450 Coupe, and will be held after KUWAIT: Gulf Bank recently had the opportunity to wel- come and congratulate the KD 500,000 winner Dr Ghanim These benefits also include exclusive Customers are among the bank’s main pri- announced the 7 winners of the 12th 100 days of the launch for purchasing Hamad Al-Najjar and presented him with his winning events such as special screenings of block- orities and by partnering with Grand draw of the new banking cards campaign conducted from day 51 to day 100 of the cheque. Customers wishing to take part in the Al Danah buster movies and discounts when book- Cinemas, the bank continues to reinforce themed “Use KFH Cards and You May Win campaign. ing movie tickets at either Grand Cinemas draws are advised to open an account before 31 October its position as a leading financial institu- up to 2 Mercedes-Benz SUV’s and Cash KFH strives to continuously offer its theatre counters at Al Hamra Mall and The to take part in the Al Danah Millionaire which will be held tion that meets its individual customer Prizes up to $200000” aiming at encour- clients new promotions and offers that Gate Mall or directly through Grand aspirations. on 5 January 2017. To be part of the Al Danah draws, cus- aging its customers to use KFH credit, differentiate them among peers, whilst tomers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, transfer on prepaid and debit cards while making also bolstering the bank’s pioneering line, or call the Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for Burgan Bank announces names of purchases in Kuwait and overseas. The position in the field of banking cards. assistance and guidance. Customers can also log on to winners are: Mohammad Mustafa, Farah KFH marketing campaigns play a signifi- www.e-gulfbank.com/aldanahwinners, to find out more winners of Yawmi account draw Alshaye, Hessa Alkhedair, Dawood cant role in underlining KFH’s principles about Al Danah and who the winners are. Alsabej, Nashmiya Alrashidi, Emad that include boosting sales, while bene- KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- account, will entitle customers to one Boursely, and Breikan Alajmi. fitting clients and merchants. This new Al Tijari announces day the names of the lucky winners of its chance of winning. If the account balance For every KD 10 spent on their KFH campaign is part of KFH’s efforts to Yawmi account draw, each taking home a is KD 500 and above, the account holder cards, clients will gain a chance to enter a reward its clients and grant them addi- winners of Al Najma prize of KD 5,000. The lucky winners for the will be qualified for both the quarterly and draw and win up to 2 Mercedes-Benz cars tional value; thus achieving higher cus- daily draws took home a cash-prize of KD daily draws. Burgan Bank encourages and a chance to win the value of their tomer satisfaction. The campaign also Account draw 5,000 each, and they are: everyone to open a Yawmi account and/or purchases up to $2000 daily for 100 days aims at enhancing the bank’s presence, ending October 11th 2016. It is worth especially that it dominates the largest 1. MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH ALI increase their deposit to maximize their KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the Al noting that KFH Credit and Prepaid cards market share in the field of banking 2. AWASHA FAISAL SAUD AL-ZEBEN chances to becoming a winner. The more Najma Account daily draw yesterday. The draw was held 3. ILHAM TEGMOUSS customers deposit, the higher the chances used in domestic and international pur- cards in Kuwait. under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce & 4. AHMAD ABDULLAH IBRAHEEM AL they receive of winning. chases and KFH Debit cards used in inter- KFH has won several awards in the FAILAKAWI For more information on opening a national purchases are eligible for the field of banking cards which reinforces its Industry represented by Mr. Abdulaziz Ashkanani. The win- In addition to the daily draw, Burgan Yawmi account or about the new quarterly daily draw. success and efficiency in banking cards ners of the Al Najma Daily Draw are : Bank also offers a Quarterly Draw with draw, customers are urged to visit their Moreover, clients will gain the chance market. KFH enjoys high confidence and Qamar Al Eslam Ashraf AliKD 7000/- more chances to win higher rewards, enti- nearest Burgan Bank branch and receive all to enter 2 draws to win 2 Mercedes-Benz leadership in the market in addition to Yousef Omran Al Banwan KD 7000/- tling one lucky customer to win KD 125,000 the details, or simply call the bank’s Call cars. The first draw will be for the first car high quality products which have Ibrahem Mohammed Ahmad Hussain KD 7000/- every three months. The Yawmi Account Center at 1804080 where customer service Mercedes Benz GLE 400. This draw will enabled it to achieve growth in cards Eid Hamad Al Essa KD 7000/- offers Daily and quarterly Draws, the representatives will be delighted to assist be held after 50 days of the launch for market and increase the number of cus- Al Najma awards are now brighter and bigger than ever. Quarterly Draw requires customers to with any questions on the Yawmi account purchasing transactions conducted from tomers. KFH occupies the leading posi- With the revamped Al Najma account, all your dreams will maintain a minimum amount of KD 500 in or any of the bank’s products and services. day 1 to day 50, while the second draw tion as the issuer of banking cards and be turned to reality. On top of offering the highest daily their account for 2 months prior to draw Customers can also log on to Burgan Bank’s will be for the second car Mercedes Benz one of leading banks at the GCC level. prize in Kuwait for KD 7,000, now our Mega prize draws got date. Additionally, every KD 10 in the www.burgan.com for further information bigger to reach KD 250,000. technology MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

Cisco Middle East appoints Ziad Salameh Managing Director for its West region

DUBAI: Cisco Middle East has announced the in 2009, he has leveraged his success in leading ations with strategic initiatives for skill set devel- appointment of Ziad Salameh as Managing the Services business in Saudi Arabia to later drive opment and build on Cisco’s public and private Director of its West Region. In his new position, operational efficiencies and innovation for Cisco sector engagements to attain Cisco’s strategic Ziad is responsible for leading Cisco’s business Middle East’s Services and achieve exceptional goals and elevate business performance. and operations in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the growth across multiple markets. “It is a truly exciting time to be a part of Cisco’s Levant and Iraq to capitalize on the opportunities “At Cisco, we are playing a leading role in help- vision where digitization is making dramatic created by digitization. ing countries, industries and businesses develop changes in the way organizations approach their New role will focus on leading the way in digi- and implement digital roadmaps and transforma- business operations. I am honoured to lead the tal transformation across multiple markets and tions that deliver tangible outcomes. This is a time way into new digital business transformation initia- driving business outcomes for customers and of great change and growing opportunities and tives with Cisco’s leading solutions portfolio to industries. the appointment of Ziad to lead our West Region help our customers and partners reap the benefits A Cisco veteran in the region, Ziad will extend reflects our ambitions and strategic direction in of a digital ecosystem that delivers tangible and efforts to secure engagements across various these markets,” said Mike Weston, Vice President sustainable growth, and which helps them become industry sectors, while working closely with chan- for Cisco Middle East. “As a seasoned leader and more competitive,” said Ziad Salameh, Managing nel partners to provide Cisco’s customer centric technology executive, Ziad’s proven ability to Director - West Region, Cisco Middle East. solutions to the public and private sectors. deliver customer success and depth of expertise Ziad’s past diversified experience in the ICT Possessing over 24 years of diversified industry in working closely with governments and enter- domain includes several key sales and leadership experience and a wealth of industry knowledge, prises will accelerate the momentum on digitiza- positions at technology companies that include Ziad has an impressive track record of success in tion in the region.” Hewlett Packard and Compaq, and has led Ziad Salameh, Managing Director - West Region, people development, innovation and business Leading an experienced team in the West Corporate Banking Operations at Standard Cisco Middle East transformation. Since his appointment into Cisco region, Ziad will develop stronger partner associ- Chartered Bank. Sophos to focus on ‘synchronized security’ strategy at GITEX 2016

DUBAI: Sophos will be participating in endpoint and network security to actively GITEX Technology Week 2016, which is and continuously share threat intelligence being held in Dubai from October 16-20, to effectively protect against sophisticated 2016. The company will focus on its ‘syn- threats in a manageable way,” said Harish chronized security’ strategy, showcasing its Chib, Vice President - Middle East and extensive portfolio of next-gen endpoint, Africa, Sophos. network and encryption security solutions “GITEX 2016 is also a great opportunity at the region’s premier ICT event. to meet existing and potential customers “With the increase in sophisticated and partners and share our highly innova- attacks across the region, companies are tive and simple-to-use and manage securi- looking for smarter and simpler IT security ty solutions with them. And we will solutions. As the region’s largest ICT exhi- strengthen our channel network further by bition, GITEX is a perfect platform for meeting and appointing new results-ori- Sophos to reach out to these companies ented partners in countries where we and communicate our ‘synchronized secu- would like to increase our market share and rity’ strategy. We’re excited to be able to reach. Our security experts will hold pre- share our recently announced Sophos sentations on the importance of imple- Intercept X, a next-generation endpoint menting synchronized security and address security product that stops zero-day mal- security concerns customers and partners ware, unknown exploit variants and stealth may have at the event.” Mr. Chib added. attacks, and includes an advanced anti- As part of its GITEX 2016 presence, ransomware feature that can detect previ- Sophos will showcase its broad portfolio of ously unknown ransomware within sec- security solutions including the newly MADAGASCAR: In this July 27, 2016, file frame from video provided by Vayu, Inc., residents from Ranomafana, watch before a onds. We will also be highlighting our launched SophosIntercept X, as well as drone containing medical samples takes off on a test flight from their remote village, which can only be reached on foot. — AP innovative Security Heartbeat(tm) technol- Sophos Clean and SG UTM, and its recently ogy, which is at the heart of synchronized launched synchronized encryption solu- security and for the first time allows the tion - SafeGuard Encryption8, which can Drones carrying medicines, automatically respond to threat incidents from connected endpoint protection. Since enterprise mobility management is now a growing priority, the company will blood face top challenge also showcase Sophos Mobile Control 6.0, a container solution with Sophos Secure Email that enhances data protection. Anxious villagers buzzed with rumors Sophos will promote its newly launched partner program for the Middle East and Africa region, which has been designed to JOHANNESBURG: At first, the drone took some Those trying out drones for humanitarian recharging. If they crash, retrieval in remote address the needs of different types of explaining. Anxious villagers buzzed with uses in Africa warn that the technology is no areas can be difficult. Some governments are partner and their engagement levels with rumors of a new blood-sucking thing that would quick fix, but several new projects are exploring wary of the technology as a possible invasion of Sophos. fly above their homes. Witchcraft, some said. what can be achieved. their sovereignty, or they have no regulations in Senior global executives and security The truth was more practical: A United The highest-profile one yet begins this week place. Even aid workers have reservations. In a experts from the company will be available Nations project would explore whether a small in Rwanda, as the government and U.S. compa- survey of workers in 61 countries released last at the Sophos stand D1-10, Hall 1 to meet unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, could deliver ny Zipline launch a drone network to deliver month by the Humanitarian UAV Network and with customers and partners, address the HIV test samples more efficiently than land blood supplies and medicines to remote hospi- other groups, the majority saw drones as posi- challenges they face and share the latest transport in rural Malawi. tals and clinics. Even in one of Africa’s smallest tive, but 22 percent did not. Harish Chib, Vice President, security trends and global success stories Once understanding dawned and work countries, such deliveries can take weeks by Middle East & Africa, Sophos with them. began, young students and their teachers land. With drones, it will take hours. Under attack? would spill out of the nearby school, cheering, The speed and limited space of drones have A top concern was that people on the ground each time they heard the drone approaching. focused aid groups and businesses on how to would think they were under attack. “Whether “It was very exciting,” UNICEF official Judith deliver small, sensitive and potentially life-saving we like it or not, UAVs are confused with Tech giants race for edge Sherman said. cargo. Earlier this year, a partnership was weaponized drones,” one Congo aid worker told As drones quickly pick up momentum around announced between Zipline and the Global the survey, pointing out the use of drones by the in artificial intelligence the world in everything from military strikes to Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization. U.N. peacekeeping mission there. pizza delivery, Africa, the continent with some of Off Africa’s eastern coast in Madagascar, Cost is another issue. The United Nations’ test another U.S. company, Vayu, has completed early this year in Malawi with the help of U.S. SAN FRANCISCO: Major technology installed on smartphones, and its Google the most entrenched humanitarian crises, hopes drone flights to deliver blood and stool samples company Matternet found that using motorcy- firms are racing to infuse smartphones Home hub, a standalone device similar to the technology will bring progress. from rural villages with support from the U.S. cles was cheaper as they could carry other cargo, and other internet-linked devices with Amazon’s Echo which responds to voice Agency for International Development. said Sherman, UNICEF’s HIV and AIDS chief there. software smarts that help them think like commands to manage tasks and fetch Worst infrastructure Africa has certain benefits for such projects, But she still sees drones as “a leapfrog technolo- people. information where people live. This second-largest continent, with harsh said Sid Rupani, who from his South Africa office gy that has great potential, some we might not The effort is seen as an evolution in landscapes of desert and rain forest and studies how drones could be used effectively in have thought of yet.” computing that allows users to interact Samsung extremes of rainy seasons and drought, is bur- supply chains. His U.S.-based employer, Aid organizations are pushing for new break- with machines in natural conversation The South Korean electronics giant dened with what the World Bank has called “the Llamasoft, has run a virtual pilot for Zipline in throughs. The Netherlands-based Wings for Aid style, telling devices to tend to tasks such moved to jumpstart its AI efforts by pur- worst infrastructure endowment of any develop- Tanzania. “It’s not crowded airspace. Not many is working on a drone prototype to carry more as ordering goods, checking traffic, mak- chasing the US startup Viv Labs, ing region today.” Rural highways, often urban areas to deal with,” Rupani said. Already, and go farther: Up to 100 kilograms (220 ing restaurant reservations or searching launched by the creators of Apple’s Siri. unpaved, disintegrate. In many countries, access drones are being used in parts of the continent pounds) of cargo could be delivered to several for information. Samsung says the acquisition to electricity has actually declined. Taking to the as visual aids in mapping and anti-poaching. points within 500 kilometers (310 miles), said The artificial intelligence (AI) compo- announced this month is part of its effort air to soar over such challenges, much as Africa Drones also face multiple challenges. Some Wesley Kreft, director of business development nent in these programs aims to make o provide AI-based voice assistance serv- embraced mobile phones to bypass often dismal models are limited in range or need frequent and innovation. — AP create a world in which everyone can ices its customers can use across all landline service, is a tempting goal. have a virtual aide that gets to know Samsung devices and products, from them better with each interaction. Here smartphones to televisions to washing are some of the offerings available: machines. Samsung is world’s leading maker of smartphones powered by Smartphones distract us and Google Google’s free Android software, but also Google is making a high-profile push has its own Tizen mobile operating sys- into AI, with the internet titan’s chief tem, so how it may field its own virtual make us less efficient at work referring to it as a force for change as assistant technology remains to be seen. powerful as powerful as smartphones. Google Assistant software is being built Apple DUBAI: While smartphones help us stay in ments. However, in general, women were more also demonstrated that one’s smartphone may into new Pixel handsets-aiming to outdo Apple was the first to offer its personal touch with colleagues, keep on top of our anxious than their male counterparts, leading act as an distractor when present. In other Apple’s Siri-enabling users to organize assistant, introducing Siri for the iPhone inbox, and complete urgent tasks on the move, researchers to conclude that anxiety levels at words, both the absence and presence of a and use information on the devices and in 2011, and has been working to they actually make us less productive when we work are not affected by smartphones (or the smartphone could impair concentration”, says in the cloud-to check emails, stay up to improve it over the years. Recently, Siri are working at our desks, according to a new absence of smartphones), but can be impacted Jens Binder from the University of Nottingham date on calendar appointments, news or was upgraded to interact with non-Apple psychological experiment by the Universities of by gender. Trent. “In summary, our findings from this study ask for traffic and weather data. applications, so users can book a ride Wurzburg and Nottingham Trent, commis- “Previous studies have shown that on the one indicate that it is the absence, rather than the Google also offers AI through its Allo with Lyft or make payments using Square sioned by Kaspersky Lab. hand, separation from one’s smartphone has presence, of a smartphone that improves con- messaging application which can be Cash. — AFP The experiment unearthed a correlation negative emotional effects, such as increased centration,” adds Astrid Carolus from the between productivity levels and the distance anxiety, but, on the other hand, studies have University of Wurzburg. between participants and their smartphone. When their smartphone was taken away, partici- pant performance improved by 26 per cent. The experiment tested the behavior of 95 persons between 19 and 56 years of age in laboratories at the universities of Wurzburg and Nottingham- Trent. Care was taken to balance experimental conditions and gender across laboratory sites. Researchers asked participants to perform a concentration test under four different circum- stances: with their smartphone in their pocket, at their desk, locked in a drawer and removed from the room completely. The results are signif- icant - test results were lowest when the smart- phone was on the desk, but with every addition- al layer of distance between participants and their smartphones, test performance increased. Overall, test results were 26% higher when phones were removed from the room. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: This file photo taken on September 16, Contrary to expectations, the absence of the 2016 shows a woman walking past Batu Adamis from Turkey, sleeping outside smartphone didn’t make participants nervous. the Apple store to buy the new a Apple iPhone 7. — AP Anxiety levels were consistent across all experi- MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE As arable land disappears, here come vertical farmers

WAREGEM, Belgium: As cities expand, eat- faster than outdoors, further increasing ing up swathes of countryside in the yields. In the Urban Crops laboratory, up to process, agricultural pioneers are finding 220 mature lettuce plants are produced new ways to grow the fresh produce we each day in a 30-square-metre room using need, in containers, empty buildings and just five percent of the water required in any other spare space they can find to cre- traditional agriculture. ate new vertical farms. However for Samuel Colasse, a teacher “We are just trying to imitate nature. It’s and researcher at the Carah agronomic not as futuristic as it might sound,” insists a research centre in Hainaut, eastern smiling Maarten Vandecruys, the youthful Belgium, the concept of urban farming is founder of Urban Crops, a new Belgian “currently not very convincing” in countries company specialising in indoor growing like France and Belgium where the dis- systems with the help of LED (light emit- tances between the fields and the towns ting diodes) lamps. Behind him, in a “aren’t enormous”. spooky, futuristic purple halo of light, stand But in a highly urban environment like rows of shelves dedicated to horticulture. It New York “there are projects which work is a closed environment with no natural pretty well,” he says. And in hostile climatic light. The purple glow is the result of red conditions, or in some military or refugee and blue lamps and is believed to provide camp situations such “somewhat futuristic” the optimal growing conditions. ideas could be envisioned, Colasse adds. Vandecruys prides himself on the com- His own laboratory has produced every- pletely automated agro-system he has set thing from bananas to rhododendrons. up in Waregem, in eastern Belgium. At the Urban Crops lab, a conveyor belt circulates Endless uses containers of germinated plants which are For Urban Crops the uses of its vertical placed in a special substrate, using no earth farming technology are virtually bound- to reduce the risks of disease linked to ani- less. The company can foresee its prod- mal-life and other external factors. ucts being used in pharmaceutical labs to The containers are introduced to a produce plants with medicinal qualities, closed room, the walls of which are lined in supermarkets which could sell their with shelves. Under the artificial light the own hyper-fresh produce-and at the same plants develop in a controlled environ- time cut out the transport costs-or in iso- ment, fed through a hydroponic system- lated communities in Scandinavia and water laced with the ideal mix of mineral elsewhere. THESSALONIKI, Central Macedonia, Greece: People stand in front of an artwork illuminated in pink, “Umbrellas” by Greek sculptor George salts and essential nutrients. No pesticides For now its clients have more modest Zongolopoulos, part of a campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention and treatment of breast cancer, along the seaside of are required in this much more sterile envi- ambitions. A top restaurant, for example, Thessaloniki yesterday. —AFP ronment and, as the LED lamps don’t heat wants to experiment with the flavor, tex- up, they can be placed close to the plants, ture, size and color of its ingredients allowing for tight layers of plants. through subtle changes to the light, tem- ‘New day’ in lung cancer perature and nutrients during the growing Evolution not revolution process. Urban Foods claims to have pro- According to Vandecruys the future of duced a type of salad rocket the taste of vertical farming is to expand to an industri- which “explodes” at the back of the throat. as Merck drug shines al scale. “It’s just an evolution,” not an agro- And for the domestic goddesses, or industrial revolution, he says, a natural pro- gods, there are individual shelving and gression from fields to greenhouses, then lighting set ups to grow-your-own herbs or Keytruda cuts risk of death 40% in big lung cancer study from greenhouses to vertical farms. cherry tomatoes. Swedish furniture giant With his system, a 50 square-metre IKEA has already jumped vertically onto the COPENHAGEN: Merck & Co scored a double hit people with low levels of a protein called PD-L1. standard platinum-based chemotherapy, which space (540 square feet) can be transformed home-farming bandwagon, launching its yesterday with new clinical data showing its Keytruda, as a sole agent, was targeted only is now more than two decades old. into 500 square metres of usable “land”. own range of assemble-yourself vegetable Keytruda immunotherapy offered big benefits in at patients with high PD-L1, making them more Drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo work by tak- And the plants grow two to three times kits. — AFP previously untreated lung cancer patients, either receptive to immunotherapy. ing the brakes off the immune system and allow- when given on its own or with chemotherapy. As Lead researcher Martin Reck of Germany’s ing the body’s natural killer cells to home in on a monotherapy, Keytruda halved the risk of dis- Lung Clinic Grosshansdorf predicted that testing tumors. They are expected to sell tens of billions ease progression and cut overall deaths by 40 for the PD-L1 biomarker would now become of dollars in the years ahead, with lung cancer percent compared to chemotherapy alone in standard “from today”. US regulators are expect- the largest market. Up until now, Bristol has pre-selected patients whose tumours had been ed to decide whether to approve Keytruda for dominated the field but investors have started tested using a biomarker. first-line non-small cell lung cancer, the most to shift their bets, with forecasts for Opdivo And when given with two older chemothera- common type, by Dec. 24. Merck had already declining while those for Keytruda have risen. py drugs in non-selected patients, it was almost said in June that Keytruda worked in the trial but The current consensus forecast among ana- twice as likely to shrink tumours as chemothera- the scale of the benefit was only disclosed at lysts is for Keytruda sales to reach $8 billion in py alone. Another similar drug from Roche also ESMO. 2021, with Opdivo selling $10.5 billion, accord- demonstrated broad efficacy as a so-called sec- ing to Thomson Reuters data. Results of Bristol’s ond-line option in patients who had received COMBINATION THERAPY failed Opdivo trial, which included patients with prior treatment. The second trial, mixing Keytruda with tumours testing only 5 percent or higher for PD- “Remember this day. It’s a new day for lung chemotherapy, was much smaller but was L1 against the 50 percent cut-off used by Merck, cancer treatment,” Stefan Zimmermann of notable because it was the first time that a com- were also presented at ESMO. Lausanne’s University Hospital told reporters at bination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy These showed progression-free survival was the European Society for Medical Oncology has been shown to work in a randomised Phase 4.2 months with Opdivo and 5.9 months with (ESMO) congress as the results were presented. II study. Many experts have been skeptical about chemotherapy, although the difference was not An editorial in the New England Journal of this approach and investors’ expectations, up statistically significant. Overall survival was 14.4 Medicine, where the Merck monotherapy results until now, have been quite low. In the event, months with Opdivo versus 13.2 months. The were published, said Keytruda could become “a researchers reported that Merck’s combination failure of Opdivo to work for “all comers” in lung new standard of care”. cut the risk of disease progression or death by 47 cancer was first announced in August, without The various findings suggest that treating percent compared to chemotherapy alone after any details. It was a major setback for Bristol, lung cancer - the biggest cancer killer globally - 10.6 months, while 55 percent of patients saw wiping out around a quarter of the company’s Lettuce is grown within an automated internal agricultural system with violet LED with powerful new immune system-boosting their tumours shrink versus 29 percent. market value, and it has caused investors to lighting at Urban Crops in Waregem. —AFP medicines is going to involve more permuta- Patients in this trial were not selected by PD- rethink prospects for immunotherapy treat- tions than some experts originally expected. L1 expression but the study did find that those ments. Many now believe that combination ther- Rival drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb had tried with higher PD-L1 had a higher response. Roger apy is the way ahead, with Bristol and S Africa basks in continent’s a catch-all approach with its Opdivo drug but it Perlmutter, Merck’s head of research, said both AstraZeneca working primarily on using two failed to help previously untreated patients trials suggested Keytruda could offer a broad immunotherapies together, while Roche and first solar-powered airport when given on its own in a trial that included array of patients meaningful improvement over Merck look at adding chemotherapy. — Reuters GEORGE, South Africa: At first glance system) in the worst unpredictable there’s nothing out of the ordinary about weather, it will absolutely work in any the regional airport in George, a town of other airport in the country,” the airport’s just 150,000 residents on South Africa’s maintenance director Marclen south coast. In fact though, the small site Stallenberg told AFP. is Africa’s first “green” airport to be pow- The environmental value of the ered by the sun. The control tower, esca- ambitious project is already evident. lators, check-in desks, baggage Since solar became the airport’s main carousels, restaurants and ATMs-every source of power, the hub has reduced its service here depends on a small solar carbon dioxide emissions by 1,229 power station, located a few hundred tonnes-the equivalent of 103,934 litres of metres away in a field of dandelions next fuel. The electricity bill has been cut by to a runway. 40 percent in the space of a year, “which Its 2,000 solar panels produce up to is a plus for me on the budget,” said air- 750 kW every day, easily surpassing the port manager Brenda Voster. Voster says 400 kW needed to run the airport. The it will take another five to 10 years to pay excess is fed back into the municipal off the initial 16-million rand ($1.2 mil- power grid, and a computer screen lion) cost. Meanwhile, regular power in the terminal informs passengers: cuts, which in recent years have plagued “Within this month (September), 274 Africa’s most developed economy, are a households were supplied through this thing of the past, she adds. system with green electricity.” Heavily dependent on coal, which is For environmentally-conscious trav- the source of 90 percent of the country’s ellers keen to reduce their carbon foot- electricity, South Africa is looking to print, it’s a welcome development. diversify its options to avoid power cuts. “Planes have such a big carbon print,” Robyn Spence, who works at Dollar said passenger Brent Petersen, 33, in car hire company at the airport, said they George. “If we compensate, that’s cool.” “had to replace quite a few computers” George Airport was originally built in fried by electricity surges caused by apartheid-era South Africa in 1977 to power cuts last year-no longer an issue make getting home easier for PW Botha, with the solar system. a government minister at the time and later president. It now serves as a transit Untapped potential hub for shipments of homegrown flow- But not all the retailers at the airport In this photo provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), walruses gather to rest on the shores of the Chukchi Sea near the coastal ers and oysters, as well as golfers visiting are feeling the benefits yet. village of Point Lay, Alaska. Pacific walrus are beginning to come ashore near the remote community on Alaska’s northwest coastin what’s one of the region’s many courses. Some Lelona Madlingozi, a kitchen manager become a marine mammal phenomenon caused by a warming climate. — AP 700,000 passengers pass through its at Illy restaurant in the main terminal, doors each year. The solar plant, said they had two power cuts lasting launched in September 2015, is the sec- about three hours each just a month ear- Walrus begin arriving near ond solar-run airport in the world after lier. “We could not sell anything in the Cochin airport in southern India. Nestled shop,” she said. Restaurants, said the air- between the Indian Ocean on one side port, are not one of the essential services Alaska village in annual event and the majestic Outeniqua Mountains prioritised during power cuts. on the other, George was a surprising Expanding the use of renewable location for the first attempt at a solar- energy is a key focus for management ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Pacific walrus are begin- Walrus prefer resting on sea ice to look out for said the village is working with the agency on an powered airport in South Africa. firm, Airports Company South Africa, said ning to come ashore near a remote community predators such as polar bears. But in 2007, they outreach program to discourage people from its president Skhumbuzo Macozoma. The on Alaska’s northwest coast in what’s become an began coming ashore on the northwest Alaska visiting the animals’ gathering site. Ambitious project company’s goal is to achieve “carbon annual marine mammal phenomenon caused by coast because of receding summer sea ice as In a statement, the village tribal council asked The town’s weather is unpredictable: neutrality”, or net zero carbon emissions, a warming climate. The massive animals have Arctic temperatures have warmed. Walrus are that people leave the walrus alone. The council in the space of half an hour, the tempera- by 2030. In a country with an estimated gathered by the thousands each fall on a barrier considered a major subsistence food for Point wrote it is concerned about the animals because ture can plummet by 10 degrees celsius, average of 8.5 hours of sunshine a day island near the Inupiat Eskimo village of Point Lay residents. they are subject to stampedes that can kill the the blue skies quickly replaced by a throughout the year, solar’s untapped Lay in recent years. Last year, 35,000 walrus Many worry that disturbances at the hauling youngest walrus. It also said the village depends steady drizzle. But so far, so good: even potential looks huge. After the success hauled out on the rocky beach. site, such as the presence of airplanes overhead on the animals for food and wants to protect its on overcast days, the plant still produces in George, the airports in Kimberley- Villagers notified the US Fish and Wildlife or visitors, could panic the walrus into stam- traditions and culture. Only Alaska Natives who some power. At night or when necessary, South Africa’s diamond capital-and Service Friday that the walrus have begun arriv- pedes that kill the smallest animals, Medeiros live in the state are allowed to hunt walrus. Point the system automatically switches over Upington near the Namibian border ing and that about 1,000 are gathered on the said. “They’re caretakers of those animals,” she Lay is a community of about 270 people. It is 700 to the traditional power grid. have also gone green, with three other island so far, said spokeswoman Andrea said. “They want to ensure that those animals are miles northwest of Anchorage and 300 miles “The thinking was if we put (the solar regional airports next in line. — AFP Medeiros. not disturbed while they’re on shore.” Medeiros southwest of Barrow. —AP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax Call for slapping direct carbon tax on burning fossil fuels

SEATTLE: Washington lawmakers have tried and failed in recent years to make polluters pay for their carbon emissions to fight climate change. Now, voters will get to decide. An initiative on the November ballot asks voters whether the state should impose the nation’s first direct car- bon tax on the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline. Sponsors say residents have a moral responsi- bility to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and a carbon tax is the best way to do it. The tax encourages businesses to conserve or switch to clean energy by making fossil fuels more expen- sive, and it makes the tax system fairer by using the revenues to reduce other taxes, they say. Businesses say the tax will drive up fuel and energy costs and put Washington companies at a competitive disadvantage. And in a move that has bewildered some, major environmental and other groups - includ- ing those that backed Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal last year to cap emissions and make carbon pol- luters pay - oppose the initiative. They say it takes the wrong approach. Yoram Bauman, an economist who founded Carbon Washington, the grassroots group that gathered more than 350,000 signatures to quali- WASHINGTON: A Tesoro Corp refinery, including a gas flare flame that is part of normal plant fy Initiative 732, defended it as great climate and operations, is shown in Anacortes, Washington after a fatal overnight fire and explosion. — AP tax policy. “It does almost everything right for Washington,” he said. Audubon Washington supports it. “Our mem- bers came down on the side of urgency. We don’t have time to wait,” said Gail Gatton, the group’s executive director. “Climate change is happening, and this is our best available option right now to protect birds.” FRANKFURT: A crow flies with a walnut in its beak in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, yesterday. —AFP Carbon-pricing But the Sierra Club, Washington Environmental Council and the advocacy group India under pressure on HFCs Front and Centered say the initiative is the wrong carbon-pricing approach and will hurt as world seeks climate accord the state’s revenues. Whereas Inslee’s pollution fee would have raised money for education, OSLO/WASHINGTON: India will face pres- governments agreed a deal to limit emis- transportation, clean energy and programs to sure to speed up its plans for cutting green- sions from aviation. help disadvantaged communities affected by cli- house gases used in refrigerators, air condi- President Barack Obama, hailing the mate change, Initiative 732 provides no such tioning and aerosols when governments Paris Agreement at the White House last investments, critics say. “It’s not a path that meet this week to hammer out what would week, said HFCs and aviation would also makes sense for our communities,” said Rich be a third key deal to limit climate change help “build a world that is safer and more Stolz, executive director of OneAmerica, which in a month. prosperous and more secure”. works on social justice issues. Stolz said the ini- About 150 nations meet in Rwanda, The U.S. president has been keen to tiative ignores climate justice and lacks input from Oct. 10-14 to try to agree a phase secure global climate agreements, meant from communities of color. down of factory-made hydrofluorocarbon to limit rising sea levels, droughts, floods Stolz’s group is part of a coalition that worked (HFC) gases. US Secretary of State John and heatwaves, as part of his legacy. Last on an alternative carbon-pricing measure. Last- Kerry will be among those attending. month, 16 governments including the minute talks between that coalition and I-732 A quick phase-down of HFCs could be United States, Japan and Germany and pri- supporters to collaborate on one ballot measure a big contribution to slow climate change, vate donors such as Microsoft founder Bill fizzled last year. The initiative is designed to be avoiding perhaps 0.5 degree Celsius (0.9 Gates agreed an $80 million fund to help revenue neutral, meaning the tax revenue Fahrenheit) of a projected rise in average an early phase down of HFCs, hoping to increase from fossil fuels would be mostly offset temperatures by 2100, scientists say. But persuade developing nations to sign up. by decreases in other taxes. In this case, rev- India wants a peak in poor nations’ rising Many industries are already moving. enues would be returned to people and busi- emissions only in 2031, to give industries “Unlikely as it may seem, a global HFC nesses by cutting the state sales tax by one time to adapt. More than 100 other nations phase-down is backed both by leading point, virtually eliminating business taxes for including the United States, the European environmental groups and the industry manufacturers and providing rebates for work- Union and African states, favour a peak in that makes and uses these chemicals,” said ing families, sponsors say. 2021. Frank Maisano, of the US Air-conditioning, A state analysis, however, estimates the “It really does matter how early the Heating and Refrigeration Institute which measure could cost the state about $800 million agreement kicks in,” said Jake Schmidt, of represents companies such as Carrier Corp in lost revenues over the first six fiscal years. the U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council, or Honeywell. Initiative sponsors dispute the state’s analysis, which reckons India’s proposal would add “We and many others in the industry saying it double-counted the rebates in the first the equivalent of almost a year of global have started to phase out HFCs. But the year. The carbon tax is modeled after one in the carbon emissions to the atmosphere. “We process is not completed,” said Daniel WASHINGTON: Carbon Washington campaign organizer Ben Silesky, left, leads a group of sup- nearby Canadian province of British Columbia. porters and organization members into the Elections Office for the Washington Secretary of must get enough time before the phasing Frykholm, spokesman for Sweden’s California has a cap-and-trade program, which out period starts. We are very clear,” Indian Electrolux which wants to halve its green- State in Olympia, Washington to deliver signatures in support of putting Initiative 732 on the limits emissions and allows carbon polluters to ballot. — AP Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave house gas emissions by 2020 from 2005 buy and trade pollution credits. If approved, said on Oct. 1, according to the Times of levels. Washington’s carbon tax starts at $15 a ton of “Raising food prices in Washington state will they buy because the sales tax is cut. The tax India. The HFC talks are part of the 1987 carbon emissions in July, goes up to $25 the make us less competitive compared to others,” wouldn’t apply to electricity from renewables Use of HFCs, which can be 10,000 Montreal Protocol, which succeeded in cut- next year and incrementally increases afterward. he said. like hydro, wind or solar power. times more powerful than carbon dioxide ting the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, Initiative sponsors say a $25 carbon tax The campaign has raised $1.2 million from as greenhouse gases, is already declining in to help protect the ozone layer, which which represents growers, packers and mar- would raise the price of gasoline by about 25 nearly 1,200 unique donors; more than half of many rich nations. An HFC accord would be shields the planet from ultraviolet rays that keters, is among those opposed. It takes a lot of cents per gallon and the price of coal-fired elec- those total contributions are under $200. The No the third big step this month to curb global can cause skin cancer. But the HFCs that fuel to grow and transport produce, and the tax tricity by about 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. They on 732 campaign sponsored by the Association warming after the 2015 Paris Agreement have often replaced them, while better for will be paid by those in the state, not competi- say power plants and fuel suppliers likely will of Washington Business has raised $300,000 to for a global shift from fossil fuels gained the ozone layer, are powerful greenhouse tors outside it, said Jon Devaney, the group’s pass those costs on to consumers, but that con- oppose the tax. —AP enough backing to enter into force and gases. — Reuters president. sumers will see price reductions in other things WHAT’S ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

IWG begins activities for new cultural season

By Faten Omar African embassy will teach the members how to cook traditional African cuisine. Shatti noted that s part of the cultural activities of the there will also be monthly painting workshops International Women’s Group (IWG), a tra- held by the spouses of the Egyptian and Aditional and entertaining event was held Hungarian Ambassadors. The workshops will be yesterday at Crowne Plaza Hotel and was attend- in collaboration with the National Council for ed by IWG members. The event begins Culture, Arts and Letters in Abdulaziz Hussein International Women’s Group’s (IWG) activities for Cultural Center in Mishref. The IWG will also their 2016-2017 cultural season which is chaired organize in winter sports activities for its mem- this year by the Russian ambassador’s wife Elena. bers at public parks. The event was part of the regular events and For his part, Ambassador of South Africa to activities held by IWG members. “These activities Kuwait M P Bon said that the South Africa embassy is include different celebrations and events like vis- happy to share the beauty of humanity in Africa with iting traditional places,” Narjis Al Shatti, IWG members of the IWG. “It is my pleasure to be invited member told the Kuwait Times. “Other cultural to such an event in which we can share our tradi- activities include those presented by the diplo- tions and culture. I hope you enjoy our cultural event mats’ spouses from their home countries’ cul- that will show you what South Africa has to offer,” he tures.” Shatti added that there will be many future said. The event included a performance, where the activities for the IWG members. “IWG will visit band presented a traditional drum show. This event Oman this year. We also plan to host cooking aims to strengthen the relations with other mem- workshops that will start this month; the first one bers, where the wives of new ambassadors meet will be hosted by Ruby Tuesday.” with other members to exchange information about She said that representatives from South their countries, tradition, food and culture.

Birthday wishes cannot find the exact words to tell you that we are so proud of what Iyou have become through the years! Happy greetings to you on your birthday, my darling son! Baba, Amma, Aanish and Alezy. Visit of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Delegation to Kuwait 16-member business delegation from Gujarat led by Dr Rajiv Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary to the AGovernment of Gujarat and Managing Director, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) is visiting Kuwait from 9-10 October 2016. The delegation comprises senior officials from the Government of Gujarat and number ACK secures ISO 9001:2008 Certification of prestigious representatives. The visit of Gujarat Delegation aims to promote the “Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017”, to be held in s part of its commitment to providing quality edu- es through effective management of its resources and tion, ACK ensures continual improvement, as well as bet- Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 10-13 January 2017, and seek cation and training, the Australian College of operations. ter results & learning outcomes”. active participation from Kuwait at the Summit. The delega- Kuwait (ACK) is proud to announce that it has been The main benefit to staff members, students and future “We are very proud of ACK team members for achiev- A tion members will explore trade and investment opportuni- awarded ISO 9001:2008 Certification, the most widely graduates of ACK in securing ISO certification means the ing ISO 9001:2008 certification,” said Director of Quality ties in Kuwait, including collaborations and tie-ups with busi- accepted international standard for quality management College aims to be a customer-focused organization, Management at ACK Mrs Amal Al Shihabi. “ACK has always nesses and enterprises of Kuwait. systems, as per its Quality Manual scope of “Provision of ensuring students and trainees’ satisfaction by delivering been known for its high level of quality and proven aca- During the visit, the Gujarat Delegation would, inter alia, Higher Education and Corporate Training”. services and support to meet their needs and expecta- demic performance by our students at the professional, meet the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Commerce & ACK is now the first and only private higher education tions while maintaining regulatory requirements. academic and post-graduate level. Achieving this certifica- Industry, Kuwait; CEOs of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, KOC, provider in Kuwait that has received the ISO 9001:2008 Mr Sager Abdullah Al-Sharhan, Acting Chief Operations tion, ACK is also ensuring its processes are at par with KNPC, PIC, KPI: and Director General, Kuwait Ports Authority. certification, under its quality policy of adopting a contin- Officer said: “We are delighted with this achievement as international Quality Management Systems and will KPMG, Kuwait would organize a networking event for the ual improvement approach to ensure quality service to its we aimed to acquire the ISO certificate to fulfill the ensure ACK is achieving its educational objectives for Gujarat delegation with the participation of the members of students, trainees, and stakeholder while delivering servic- requirements of all stakeholders. By receiving ISO certifica- excellence.” Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), Kuwait. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa Congratulates Olympic Medalists

umeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa standing achievements. On his part, General work, talent and dedication to positively men’s double trap, was offered a regal stay well-maintained hotel gardens and proudly welcomed the Kuwaiti athletes Manager Hakan Petek said, “It is with great represent the State of Kuwait on the interna- in the sumptuously decorated Royal Suite sparkling swimming pool. Jumeirah JFehaid Al-Deehani and Abdullah Al- honor that we welcome the Kuwaiti athletes tional playing field”. with spectacular views over the Arabian Gulf Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa stays committed Rashidi following their historic win at the to Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa. The luxurious landmark is honored to and Abdullah Al-Rashidi, who scooped a to delivering memorable experiences to 2016 Rio De Janeiro Summer Olympic They have become an inspiration to future offer both world-class athletes with its bronze in the men’s shooting skeet, was support and encourage the Kuwaiti commu- Games. The Hotel management team warm- athletes in their aspirations to win Olympic renowned Stay Different TM experience. offered a stay in the luxurious Duplex nity in its accomplishments and national ly greeted the athletes and lauded their out- medals. We recognize their extreme hard Gold medalist Fehaid Al-Deehani, who won Residence with its beautiful views onto the successes.

Mercedes Kuwait welcomes Qalam Excellence Education Company

R Al Bisher and Z Al Kazemi Company, es, including a number of courses for people had the opportunity to visit AR Al Bisher and Z The group also visited the Kuwait AlKazemi Company, said: “We are delighted to the Authorized General Distributor of with disabilities. Organised as part of an Al Kazemi Company’s Passenger Car Sales Automotive Academy, an initiative of Daimler welcome this group of young individuals to AMercedes Benz in Kuwait welcomed a employability program funded by Manpower Department, where they were able to see the AG and the Kuwait Investment Authority, where the Company and to give them a short insight group of young Kuwaiti adults from the Qalam Government Restructuring Program (MGRP), a wide range of new, used and AMG cars avail- they were welcomed by Mr Werner Eberlein, into life in the automotive sector in Kuwait. Excellence Education Company to their premis- key element of the program enables students able in the showroom. They also received valu- Academy Manager, who provided an overview Qalam Excellence Education Company is an es in Shuwaikh. A charitable company, the with disabilities to visit organizations and able insights into potential employment in the of the courses available for Kuwaiti students. important institution and we are fortunate to Qalam Excellence Education Company special- employers to develop their skills and gain Automotive field from Senior Manager, Mr Kay Also in attendance, Michael Ruehle, Chief be able to participate in their beneficial educa- izes in delivering a range of educational servic- experience in different workplaces. Students Schleef and Sales Supervisors. Executive Officer of AR Al Bisher and Z tion program.” Marina Hotel appoints Ford’s Warriors in Pink dedicated to new Director of Sales the spirit of breast cancer survivors arina Hotel Kuwait has ties with existing clients and stake- appointed Wissam Injibar as holders, as well as generating leads adiating with positivity, breast can- United Arab Emirates port system to overcome the difficult encourage both men and women to get MDirector of Sales to spearhead for new business. cer survivors selected by Ford “Staying positive will get you through times. She explained: “The positive atti- screened. The Zulekha hospital hosted a its team in affirming the property’s posi- Mr Nabil Hammoud, General RMiddle East and North Africa for the darkest hours and into the light”, says tudes of my doctors and the time given to conference on Monday October 3rdto Manager, Marina Hotel Kuwait, said, “We this year’s edition of Warriors in Pink have Model of Courage Dikrayat Saleh in her explain things to me in gentle ways helped launch this initiative where the Ford are happy to welcome Wissam to our come together to reflect on their battles message to breast cancer patients. “Cancer me get through this stage in my life.” Warriors in Pink Models of courage were dynamic team. With his expertise, mar- with the disease and to share their heart- is not a death sentence unless you allow it Deena chooses to live one day at a time invited to share their experiences and mes- ket knowledge and awareness of the felt stories. to be”. “On some level, this is a battle that and to remain positive throughout the sage of hope. This year, women in the UAE hospitality sector, I am confident that By continuously asking, “What more everyone has to fight. We are fighting for treatment. can register again for free mammograms Wissam is ready to take on the new chal- can we do?” Ford’s long-standing pro- our own lives”, explains Model of Courage Sue Nigoghossian, general manager, at the Zulekha Hospitals in Dubai and lenge and bring in the desired results.” gram Warriors in Pink continues to sup- Umaima Tinwala, acknowledging the Communications, Ford Middle East and Sharja, from October 3rd until December Speaking about his new role, port, inspire and empower patients, sur- “ignored heroes” - family and friends that North Africa, said: “We are thrilled to wel- 31st. Wissam commented, “It’s a privilege to vivors and co-survivors of the disease stand by cancer patients through the many come these courageous and inspiring Originally created to bring the breast be part of the team at Marina year after year. The objective is to drive lows. “I really believe these heroes need to women to the Models of Courage pro- cancer community together and support Hotel.Taking the role of Director of conversation on breast cancer awareness be recognized. All cancer patients have at gramme, and we are proud to have them those who embody courage, commitment Sales, I am tremendously excited about as a leading health concern, to spread a least one such person and they should be represent Warriors in Pink in the region. and hope in the fight, Ford Warriors in Pink tion as a leading five-star luxury hotel in the market opportunities ahead and message of hope to current patients and part of our story as well”, says Umaima. This campaign has flourished into a long- has become an active support system for Kuwait. Wissam comes with over 15 look forward to extending my experi- to encourage women and men to get The 2016 edition of Warriors in Pink was standing programme in the Middle East anyone touched by the disease. The years of valuable experience in the hos- ence into building relationships with regular check-ups. an adrenalin-fuelled event held in a boxing and North Africa, and we continue to be Warriors in Pink apparel collection features pitality industry. Wissam joins the hotel existing and new clients to build on the Following the remarkable success of ring at the Fit Republik fitness centre in committed to raising greater awareness of bold symbols that signify hope and after holding noteworthy management hotel’s existing success. Wissam holds a previous years’ activities, Ford recently Sports City, Dubai. Five breast cancer sur- breast cancer and the importance of early strength, and that embody the warrior positions across various hotels in bachelor’s degree in Hospitality organized several photo sessions for sur- vivors from the UAE -Dikrayat Saleh, detection as it can help save lives.” spirit of taking charge, harnessing power Lebanon and the region bringing with Management from Art Science and vivors - “Models of Courage” - across the Umaima Tinwala, Deena Ajith, Jenny “Through the Warriors in Pink campaign, and standing together. This year, the col- him an extensive knowledge of sales Technology University in Lebanon and Middle East and North Africa region, in Holiday, and Hanifa Meslem - modeled the we aim to further raise awareness in the lection featured new items including a and marketing in the Middle East. a bachelors training degree in Hotel the hope that these courageous ladies’ new apparel and accessories collection, and UAE and across the MENA region, to hoodie, a tunic and a T-shirt, as well as At Marina Hotel, Wissam will work Management from C&E College. Marina actions can inspire current and future shared their powerful message of hope. encourage, inspire and empower breast best-selling accessories such as the annual closely with the team to administer Hotel Kuwait takes pride in its profes- patients in their own battles. The 2016 Jenny expressed her excitement in tak- cancer patients, as well as their families.” women’s scarf and an updated versatile the overall sales of the hotel while sional and efficient management team collection of the “Warriors in Pink” cloth- ing part in this inspiring campaign, saying: Issuing a call to action for early detec- tote. Warriors in Pink now has its own col- also being responsible for setting and and hotel staff, and confirms its positive ing and accessories line, which includes a “Ford makes breast cancer awareness a fun tion, Ford Middle East and North Africa has oring book designed to create a relaxing driving business growth in order to stature in the hospitality sector with its wide range of items from scarves to experience. In many ways, I believe this dis- again partnered with the Zulekha hospital way for breast cancer survivors to pass boost the hotel’s leadership position international standards, matched by shirts, was also introduced during these ease turned into a blessing.” Dikrayat offering free mammograms and consulta- time, giving them a few moments of peace in the market. He will be in charge of top notch business and leisure services photo sessions. stressed the importance of a strong sup- tions during the month of October to and mindfulness. consistently strengthening business for clients. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

02:30 Coronation Street 13:05 The Yard 03:00 Coronation Street 14:00 Nazi Megastructures 03:30 The Chase 15:00 Megastructures 16:00 Mega Factories 17:00 Airport Security: Colombia 04:00 Strip The Cosmos 04:25 Living With Man Eaters 18:00 Yukon Gold 04:40 Fast Nʼ Loud 04:48 Strip The Cosmos 19:00 The Yard 06:02 Man-Eating Super Croc 05:36 Close Encounters 06:49 Mermaids: The New 05:30 Garage Gold 20:00 Mega Factories 06:00 How Itʼs Made: Dream Cars 06:00 Close Encounters 04:05 Valentine Warner Eats 21:00 Airport Security: Colombia Evidence 06:24 Close Encounters 07:36 The Wild Life Of Tim 06:30 How Do They Do It? Scandinavia 21:50 Yukon Gold 07:00 Deadliest Catch 06:48 Close Encounters 04:30 A Marriage Of Flavours 22:40 The Yard Faulkner 07:12 Close Encounters 08:00 The Wild Life Of Tim 07:50 For The Love Of Cars 04:55 David Roccoʼs Dolce India 23:30 Mega Factories 08:00 How Do They Do It? 00:20 Perilous Journeys Faulkner 08:40 Fast Nʼ Loud 05:20 Charlie Luxtonʼs Homes By 08:26 Prototype This 01:10 Airport Security: Colombia 08:25 Groomer Has It 09:30 Gold Divers The Med 09:14 Close Encounters 02:00 Yukon Gold 09:15 Rugged Justice 10:20 Garage Gold 06:10 The Food Files 10:45 How Itʼs Made: Dream Cars 09:38 Close Encounters 06:35 Poh & Co 03:00 The Yard 10:10 Deadliest Place On Earth 10:02 USA Memory 03:55 Mega Factories 11:05 Tanked 11:10 How Do They Do It? 07:00 Poh & Co 11:35 Wheeler Dealers Championships 07:25 Food Loverʼs Guide To The 12:00 Groomer Has It 10:50 How Do They Do It? 12:55 Bondi Vet 12:25 Misfit Garage Planet 13:15 Deals, Wheels And Steals 11:14 Food Factory 07:50 Glamour Puds 13:50 Rugged Justice 11:38 Bigger, Better, Faster, 14:45 Gator Boys 13:40 Deals, Wheels And Steals 08:15 Croatiaʼs Finest 14:05 How Itʼs Made: Dream Cars Stronger 08:40 Croatiaʼs Finest 15:40 Deadliest Place On Earth 12:02 Bigger, Better, Faster, 04:00 Bates Motel 16:35 Tanked 14:30 Storage Hunters 09:05 Eat Street Stronger 09:30 Valentine Warner Eats 05:00 Marvelʼs Agent Carter 17:30 Wildest Africa 14:55 Garage Gold 06:00 Good Morning America - 12:26 Prototype This Scandinavia 18:25 Big Fish Man 15:20 Gold Divers Weekend 13:14 Close Encounters 09:55 Valentine Warner Eats 19:20 My Cat From Hell 16:10 Alaskan Bush People 07:00 Containment 17:00 Deadliest Catch 13:38 Close Encounters Scandinavia 20:15 Tanked 14:02 How Do They Do It? 08:00 DCʼs Legends Of Tomorrow 21:10 Wildest Africa 17:50 Fast Nʼ Loud 10:20 A Marriage Of Flavours 09:00 Rosewood 18:40 For The Love Of Cars 14:26 Food Factory 10:45 David Roccoʼs Dolce India 22:05 My Cat From Hell 14:50 USA Memory 10:00 Marvelʼs Agent Carter 23:00 Attack Of The Killer Dragons 19:30 How Itʼs Made: Dream Cars 11:10 Charlie Luxtonʼs Homes By 11:00 Containment 19:55 How Do They Do It? Championships The Med 23:55 Gator Boys 15:38 Bigger, Better, Faster, 12:00 DCʼs Legends Of Tomorrow 20:20 Gold Divers 12:00 The Food Files 13:00 Rosewood 00:50 Big Fish Man Stronger 01:45 Attack Of The Killer Dragons 21:10 Storage Hunters 12:25 Poh & Co 14:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 21:35 Garage Gold 16:02 Bigger, Better, Faster, 13:15 Food Loverʼs Guide To The 15:00 Live Good Morning America 02:40 My Cat From Hell Stronger 03:35 Tanked 22:00 Gold Divers Planet 17:00 This Is Us 22:50 Deadliest Catch 16:26 Prototype This 13:40 Glamour Puds 18:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 23:40 Railroad Australia 17:14 Close Encounters 14:05 Croatiaʼs Finest 19:00 Rosewood 00:30 Fast Nʼ Loud 17:38 Close Encounters 15:00 Eat Street 20:00 Royal Pains 01:20 For The Love Of Cars 18:02 USA Memory 15:30 Bangkok Airport 21:00 The Fosters 02:10 Gold Divers Championships 16:25 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of 22:00 Quantico 03:00 Deadliest Catch 18:50 Prototype This Australia 23:00 Roadies 19:40 Close Encounters 17:20 Charlie Luxtonʼs Homes By 04:00 Orphan Black 03:50 Railroad Australia 00:00 Bates Motel 20:05 Close Encounters The Med 04:45 Doctors 01:00 Prison Break 20:30 NASAʼs Unexplained Files 18:15 The Food Files 02:00 Quantico 05:15 Eastenders 21:20 How Do They Do It? 18:40 Poh & Co 03:00 Roadies 05:45 Eastenders 21:45 Food Factory 19:10 Poh & Co 06:15 Stella 22:10 Through The Wormhole With 19:35 Food Loverʼs Guide To The 07:00 Doctors Morgan Freeman Planet 07:30 Doctors 23:00 NASAʼs Unexplained Files 20:05 Street Food Around The 08:00 Eastenders 04:00 Storm Chasers 23:50 Close Encounters World 08:30 Casualty 04:50 Ultimate Survival 00:15 Close Encounters 20:30 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of 05:00 The Dependables 09:25 New Tricks 05:40 Ultimate Survival 00:40 Prototype This Australia 07:00 Armored 10:25 Doctor Who 06:30 Ultimate Survival 01:30 How Do They Do It? 21:25 Charlie Luxtonʼs Homes By 09:00 The Machine 11:15 Stella 07:20 How Itʼs Made 01:55 Food Factory The Med 10:45 Surrogates 12:00 Doctors 07:40 How Itʼs Made 02:20 NASAʼs Unexplained Files 22:15 The Food Files 12:30 Hidalgo 12:30 Eastenders 08:00 Kenny The Shark 03:10 Close Encounters 22:40 Poh & Co 15:00 Armored 13:05 New Tricks 08:25 Dick ʻnʼ Dom Go Wild 03:35 Close Encounters 23:05 Poh & Co 16:45 The Fugitive 14:00 Doctor Who 23:30 Food Loverʼs Guide To The 19:00 Surrogates 14:50 Stella 08:50 Must Love Cats Planet 21:00 One In The Chamber 15:40 Doctors 09:40 How Itʼs Made 23:55 Glamour Puds 22:45 Constantine 16:10 Eastenders 10:05 How Itʼs Made 00:20 Croatiaʼs Finest 01:00 Kingsman: The Secret 16:45 New Tricks 10:30 What Could Possibly Go 01:10 Eat Street Service 17:40 Doctor Who Wrong? 01:35 Top Tables, Top Cities 03:15 Shark Lake 18:30 Stella 11:20 Mythbusters 02:00 David Roccoʼs Dolce Vita 19:15 Casualty 12:10 K9 Cops 04:15 The Hive 02:25 David Roccoʼs Dolce Vita 20:05 New Tricks 13:00 Must Love Cats 04:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A 02:50 Rustic Adventure Argentina 21:00 The Kettering Incident 13:50 Ultimate Survival Teenage Witch THE DEPENDABLES ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION 03:15 Eat Street 22:00 Thirteen 14:40 How Itʼs Made 04:45 Sabrina Secrets Of A 03:40 Andy And Ben Eat The World 22:55 Silent Witness 15:05 How Itʼs Made Teenage Witch 05:00 Ghostbusters 00:00 Orphan Black 15:30 Storm Chasers 05:10 Hank Zipzer 05:00 Art Attack 08:00 Star vs The Forces Of Evil 22:50 Aussie Pickers 07:00 Blue Streak 00:45 Casualty 16:20 Mythbusters 05:35 Binny And The Ghost 05:25 Henry Hugglemonster 08:25 K.C. Undercover 23:40 Gold Hunters: Legend Of 09:00 The Single Moms Club 01:45 The Kettering Incident 17:10 Kenny The Shark 06:00 Violetta 05:35 Calimero 08:50 The 7D The Superstition... 11:00 Dickie Roberts: Former Child 02:35 Thirteen 17:35 Dick ʻnʼ Dom Go Wild 06:45 The Hive 05:50 Zou 09:00 Phineas And Ferb 00:30 Ozzy & Jackʼs World Detour Star 03:30 Silent Witness 18:00 Donʼt Drive Here 06:50 Mouk 06:00 Loopdidoo 09:15 Danger Mouse 01:20 Aussie Pickers 13:00 Ghostbusters 18:50 Baby Animals 07:00 Jessie 06:15 Art Attack 09:40 Counterfeit Cat 02:10 Storage Wars Texas 04:45 Animal Storm Squad 15:00 Serial (Bad) Weddings 05:40 Building Penguin Paradise 19:15 Baby Animals 07:25 Jessie 06:35 Henry Hugglemonster 10:05 Star Wars The Resistance 02:35 Storage Wars Texas 17:00 The Single Moms Club 06:35 Worldʼs Deadliest Animals 19:00 Easy A 19:40 What Could Possibly Go 07:50 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 06:50 Calimero Rises 03:00 Swamp People Wrong? And Cat Noir 10:10 Gravity Falls 03:50 Fifth Gear 07:30 Caught In The Act 21:00 What We Do In The 07:00 Zou 08:25 Animal Storm Squad Shadows 20:30 How Itʼs Made 08:15 Tsum Tsum Shorts 07:20 Loopdidoo 10:35 Lab Rats 20:55 How Itʼs Made 08:20 Liv And Maddie 11:00 Supa Strikas 09:20 Building Penguin Paradise 23:00 Pixels 07:35 Art Attack 10:15 Worldʼs Weirdest Animal 04:00 Workaholics 21:20 Mythbusters 08:45 Bunkʼd 11:50 Danger Mouse 01:00 Role Models 08:00 The Hive Faces 03:00 A Merry Christmas Miracle 04:25 Catch A Contractor 22:10 Donʼt Drive Here 09:10 Austin & Ally 08:10 Zou 12:20 Annedroids 04:50 Ridiculousness 12:45 Annedroids 11:10 Built For The Kill 23:00 Baby Animals 09:35 Shake It Up 08:25 Loopdidoo 12:05 Secret Life Of Predators 05:15 Key And Peele 23:25 Baby Animals 10:00 A.N.T. Farm 08:40 Sheriff Callieʼs Wild West 13:10 Counterfeit Cat 04:25 Paul Oʼgradyʼs Animal 13:35 K.C. Undercover 13:00 Humpbacks: Cracking The 05:40 Ridiculousness 23:50 What Happened Next? 10:25 A.N.T. Farm 09:05 Sofia The First Orphans Code 14:00 K.C. Undercover 06:05 Ridiculousness 00:15 What Happened Next? 10:50 Thatʼs So Raven 09:30 PJ Masks 05:20 The Jonathan Ross Show 13:55 Worldʼs Deadliest Animals 06:30 Impractical Jokers 00:40 Ultimate Survival 11:15 Thatʼs So Raven 09:40 Goldie & Bear 14:30 Gravity Falls 06:15 Murdoch Mysteries 14:50 Caught In The Act 04:15 Foxcatcher 06:55 Impractical Jokers 01:30 What Could Possibly Go 11:40 Good Luck Charlie 09:55 Doc McStuffins 14:55 Lab Rats 07:10 Whoʼs Doing The Dishes? 15:45 Animal Storm Squad 06:30 Beyond The Edge 07:20 Tosh.0 Wrong? 12:05 Good Luck Charlie 10:10 Jake And The Neverland 15:20 Lab Rats 08:05 The Chase 16:40 The Lady With 700 Cats 07:50 Tosh.0 02:20 Donʼt Drive Here 12:30 Jessie Pirates 15:45 Phineas And Ferb 09:00 Paul Oʼgradyʼs Animal 17:35 Worldʼs Weirdest Animal 08:00 The Apostle 08:15 Tattoo Disasters 03:10 Baby Animals 12:55 Disney Mickey Mouse 10:20 PJ Masks 16:10 Disney Mickey Mouse Orphans Faces 10:30 Breathe In 08:40 Tattoo Disasters 03:35 Baby Animals 13:00 The 7D 10:35 Miles From Tomorrow 16:15 Supa Strikas 10:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 18:30 Bearhood 12:15 Parkland 16:40 Supa Strikas 11:00 Murdoch Mysteries 19:25 Secret Life Of Predators 14:00 Foxcatcher 17:05 Lab Rats 11:55 Whoʼs Doing The Dishes? 20:20 Animal Storm Squad 16:15 Late Bloomers 17:30 Danger Mouse 12:50 The Chase 21:10 The Lady With 700 Cats 18:00 Breathe In 17:55 Kirby Buckets 13:45 Emmerdale 22:00 Worldʼs Weirdest Animal 20:00 The Dark Half 18:25 K.C. Undercover 14:15 Coronation Street Faces 22:00 Go For Sisters 18:50 Annedroids 14:45 Coronation Street 22:50 Bearhood 00:30 Gone Girl 19:15 Gamerʼs Guide To Pretty 15:15 Whoʼs Doing The Dishes? 23:40 Secret Life Of Predators 03:15 Blood Much Everything 16:10 The Chase 00:30 Humpbacks: Cracking The 19:40 K.C. Undercover 17:00 Paul Oʼgradyʼs Animal Code 20:05 Counterfeit Cat Orphans 01:20 Worldʼs Deadliest Animals 20:10 Gravity Falls 17:55 Tonight At The London 02:10 Caught In The Act 20:35 Counterfeit Cat Palladium 21:00 Lab Rats 18:50 Murdoch Mysteries 04:15 Hello Carter 21:25 Supa Strikas 19:45 Emmerdale 06:00 To Write Love On Her Arms 21:55 K.C. Undercover 20:15 Coronation Street 08:00 Big Game 22:20 Gamerʼs Guide To Pretty 20:45 Coronation Street 10:00 Inside Out Much Everything 21:10 The Chase 11:45 Tomorrowland 22:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy 22:00 Paul Oʼgradyʼs Animal 04:50 No Man Left Behind 14:00 Believe 05:45 Dead End Express 23:10 Marvel Avengers Assemble Orphans 15:45 Love, Rosie 23:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 22:55 Tonight At The London 06:40 Perilous Journeys 17:30 Insurgent Palladium 07:35 Wild Swamplands 23:50 Emmerdale 08:30 Worldʼs Weirdest 19:45 Mad Max: Fury Road 00:15 Coronation Street 09:25 Man Hunt 22:00 Digging For Fire 00:40 Coronation Street 10:20 Dead End Express 23:45 Magic Mike XXL 01:10 Whoʼs Doing The Dishes? 11:15 Airport Security: Colombia 01:45 Bravetown 04:40 Botched 02:00 Emmerdale 12:10 Yukon Gold 03:45 Insurgent 05:35 Botched 06:30 Celebrity Style Story 07:00 LA Clippers Dance Squad 07:55 E! News 08:25 LA Clippers Dance Squad 09:20 LA Clippers Dance Squad 10:15 LA Clippers Dance Squad 11:10 E! News 11:40 Fashion Bloggers 12:10 LA Clippers Dance Squad 13:10 LA Clippers Dance Squad 14:10 WAGs 15:05 WAGs 16:00 E! News MAD MAX: FURY ROAD ON OSN MOVIES HD 16:30 Fashion Bloggers 17:00 WAGs 18:00 WAGs 09:05 Ridiculousness 13:15 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 10:45 Doc McStuffins 19:00 WAGs 09:30 Ridiculousness And Cat Noir 11:00 Sofia The First 20:00 WAGs 09:55 Impractical Jokers 13:40 Hank Zipzer 11:25 The Lion Guard 21:00 WAGs 10:20 Impractical Jokers 14:05 Star Darlings 11:55 Jake And The Never Land 22:00 WAGs Miami 10:45 Workaholics 14:10 Austin & Ally Pirates 23:00 Catching Kelce 15:00 Liv And Maddie 12:25 Sheriff Callieʼs Wild West 11:10 Workaholics 00:30 E! News 15:50 Dog With A Blog 12:50 The Hive 11:35 Ridiculousness 04:00 Discovery ID 00:45 WAGs 16:15 Jessie 13:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 12:00 Catch A Contractor 10:00 Discovery ID 01:35 E! News 16:40 Bunkʼd 13:30 Doc McStuffins 12:25 Tattoo Disasters 16:00 Discovery ID 01:50 WAGs Miami 17:05 Star Darlings 14:00 Jake And The Neverland 12:50 Tattoo Disasters 22:00 Discovery ID 02:50 Dash Dolls 17:10 Gravity Falls Pirates 13:15 Nathan For You Discovery ID Xtra 03:50 Dash Dolls 13:40 Nathan For You 04:00 Betrayed 17:35 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 14:15 Sofia The First 14:05 Impractical Jokers 04:48 Deadly Affairs And Cat Noir 14:45 Goldie & Bear 14:30 Impractical Jokers 05:36 Deadly Affairs 18:00 Backstage 15:15 Sheriff Callieʼs Wild West 14:55 Ridiculousness 06:24 Deadly Affairs 18:25 Descendants Wicked World 15:45 Doc McStuffins 15:20 Ridiculousness 07:12 Deadly Affairs 18:30 Alex & Co. 16:15 Minnieʼs Bow-Toons 18:55 Disney Mickey Mouse 16:20 The Adventures Of The 15:45 Tattoo Disasters 08:00 Nightmare Next Door 19:00 Girl Meets World Disney Fairies 16:10 Tattoo Disasters 08:50 I Almost Got Away With It 04:40 Counting Cars 09:40 On The Case With Paula 19:25 Star Darlings 16:50 Miles From Tomorrow 05:05 Counting Cars 16:35 Tosh.0 19:30 Dog With A Blog 17:15 Sofia The First 17:00 Tosh.0 Zahn 05:30 Pawn Stars 10:30 Deadly Affairs 19:55 Descendants Wicked World 17:45 Jake And The Neverland 06:00 Mankind The Story Of All Of 17:30 Workaholics 20:00 Best Friends Whenever Pirates 17:55 Workaholics 11:20 Iʼd Kill For You Us 12:10 California Investigator 20:25 Tsum Tsum Shorts 18:00 The Lion Guard 18:25 Workaholics 07:00 Shipping Wars 12:35 California Investigator 20:30 Jessie 18:30 Goldie & Bear 07:25 Shipping Wars 18:50 Hungry Investors 13:00 Nightmare Next Door 20:55 Liv And Maddie 18:55 Unbungalievable 19:39 Ridiculousness 07:50 American Pickers 13:50 I Almost Got Away With It 21:20 Austin & Ally 19:00 The Lion Guard 08:40 Ax Men 20:03 Ridiculousness 14:40 On The Case With Paula 21:45 Backstage 20:00 Jake And The Never Land 09:30 American Restoration 20:27 Impractical Jokers Zahn 22:10 H2O: Just Add Water Pirates 09:55 Counting Cars 20:50 Impractical Jokers 15:30 Deadly Affairs 23:00 Binny And The Ghost 20:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 10:20 Counting Cars 21:13 Catch A Contractor 16:20 Iʼd Kill For You 23:25 Sabrina Secrets Of A 21:00 PJ Masks 10:45 Fifth Gear 22:00 The Daily Show With Trevor 17:10 Web Of Lies Teenage Witch 21:30 The Adventures Of The 11:35 American Restoration Noah 18:00 Nightmare Next Door 00:10 Hank Zipzer Disney Fairies 12:25 Mankind The Story Of All Of Us 22:30 Idiotsitter 18:50 I Almost Got Away With It 00:35 Binny And The Ghost 22:00 PJ Masks 13:15 Mountain Men 22:54 Chappelleʼs Show 19:40 On The Case With Paula 01:00 Violetta 22:30 PJ Masks 14:05 The Curse Of Oak Island 23:18 Broad City Zahn 01:45 The Hive 23:00 Sheriff Callieʼs Wild West 14:55 Pawn Stars 23:42 Tosh.0 20:30 Deadly Affairs 01:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A 23:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 15:20 Pawn Stars 00:05 Tosh.0 21:20 Iʼd Kill For You Teenage Witch 00:00 Minnieʼs Bow-Toons 15:45 Pawn Stars South Africa 00:30 The Daily Show With Trevor 22:10 I Almost Got Away With It 02:40 Hank Zipzer 00:05 Henry Hugglemonster 16:10 Pawn Stars South Africa Noah 23:00 Deadline: Crime With Tamron 03:05 Binny And The Ghost 00:20 Calimero 16:35 Shipping Wars 01:00 Lip Sync Battle Hall 00:35 Zou 17:00 Ax Men 01:25 Idiotsitter 23:50 Jonbenet: An American 17:50 Storage Wars Miami 01:50 Chappelleʼs Show Murder Mystery 18:15 Storage Wars Texas 02:15 Tosh.0 00:40 Murder Book 18:40 The Curse Of Oak Island 02:40 The Daily Show With Trevor 01:30 Surviving Evil 19:30Mankind The Story Of All Of Us Noah 02:20 Deadline: Crime With Tamron 04:10 Henry Hugglemonster 20:20 American Pickers 03:05 John Oliverʼs New York Hall 04:20 Calimero 07:00 Boyster 21:10 Pawn Stars Stand Up Show 03:10 Jonbenet: An American 04:35 Zou 07:10 Super Matrak 21:35 Pawn Stars Murder Mystery 04:45 Loopdidoo 07:35 Super Matrak 22:00 Ozzy & Jackʼs World Detour BLUE STREAK ON OSN MOVIES HD COMEDY Classifieds

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 , 2016

KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (06/10/2016 TO 12/10/2016)

SHARQIA-1 DEEPWATER HORIZON 2:00 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 8:30 PM DEEPWATER HORIZON 12:30 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN -3D 4:15 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 10:45 PM DEEPWATER HORIZON 2:45 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 7:00 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 1:00 AM LAF WA DAWARAN 5:00 PM DEEPWATER HORIZON 9:45 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 7:30 PM DEEPWATER HORIZON 12:05 AM AVENUES-4 DEEPWATER HORIZON 10:00 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 12:00 PM DEEPWATER HORIZON 12:15 AM FANAR-3 LAF WA DAWARAN 2:15 PM TANK 432 11:30 AM LAF WA DAWARAN 4:30 PM SHARQIA-2 TANK 432 1:30 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 6:45 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 11:30 AM MIRZYA - HINDI 3:30 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 9:00 PM STORKS 11:30 AM PREMAM - Telugu 3:30 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 11:15 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 1:45 PM MIRZYA - HINDI 6:30 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 4:00 PM PREMAM - Telugu 6:30 PM 360º- 1 LAF WA DAWARAN 6:15 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN -3D 12:30 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 8:30 PM TANK 432 9:30 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 3:15 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 10:45 PM PREMAM - Telugu 9:30 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 6:00 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 1:00 AM TANK 432 12:15 AM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 8:45 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN -3D 11:30 PM SHARQIA-3 MARINA-1 USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 11:30 AM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 1:15 PM 360º- 2 USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 2:15 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 1:30 PM THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM 12:00 PM STORKS 5:00 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 4:00 PM THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM 2:00 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 7:00 PM MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 6:45 PM THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM 4:00 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 9:45 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 9:30 PM SULLY 6:15 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 12:30 AM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 12:15 AM SULLY 8:30 PM THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM 10:45 PM MUHALAB-1 MARINA-2 THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM 1:00 AM LAF WA DAWARAN 11:30 AM LAF WA DAWARAN 12:45 PM USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE 1:45 PM LAF WA DAWARAN 3:00 PM 360º- 3 STORKS 4:15 PM 99241618. 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22) There is an emotional seriousness to becoming focused now. You will Today is a time when philosophical ideas-religious, intellectual and such- want to dig deep for information, references or confirmations. It seems that time is not really take a hold on you. Gurus and ideologies of one kind or another may seem to have slow enough for all that needs accomplishing. You could be too strict with yourself, to all the answers. After you research yoga and meditation styles you perhaps integrate insist that whatever does not contribute to security and other long-term goals is trivial. these into a daily stretch and meditate routine-you are pleased with the outcome. There Your ambition is intensified. Study and research could enter into your work more often is nothing wrong with temporarily having your head in the clouds for you will find deep now-perhaps you feel that statistics will help back your actions, or your word. Real relaxation. It is a good thing that you know living in the clouds for too long is not good- estate or home and family planning take on a greater importance for you now. You you enjoy becoming energized. You are enthusiastic and look forward to your day and may feel that it is time to build your support group and have roots. This is a very nice the opportunity you know it will bring to visit and be with friends. Your imagination is on, day, perhaps filled with some renewed appreciation for those you love. tuned in and ready to celebrate.

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

You place a high value on your dreams and do not consider them other- Opinions are a keynote of the new phase you have begun-the power of worldly or impossible. You experience the unity around you-that which joins things ideas and the power they exert over people. Religious, cultural or philo- together. There is a love of the sea and of whatever solves that which separates us. sophical controversies and crusades have a way of stirring your blood. There may be great Some of your collections could be pulled out into the open and enjoyed. You might mental activity and heightened communication with others. You and a sibling may be consider some ideas you had for a seashell collection. You could enjoy making a wind chatting this afternoon about sports or taking in a camping trip before it gets too cold. chime or a mobile hanging with shells to watch them move in the breeze. This or some Planning the trip can give you loads of things to do and there is a list to fill out for supplies other collection is where your energies are today. You possess a waking experience of since your last trip. A lot of joking and daring each other is just part of the fun. One of you that part of us that is mystical and dreamlike. You find new ways to bring people is a serious stargazer and the telescope will make a fine addition to the trip. Adventure is a together, to unify situations. This is a happy day, one that could be spent with friends. compelling temptation as you dare to test your abilities and see new horizons.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You have a greater than usual interest in relationships, social connections You rip through appearances in an effort to get beneath, behind and at the and the arts-on a more intellectual level than in the past, most likely. A heart or essence of an issue today. You may find the occult, psychology, initi- dreamy manner or appearance, plus the ability to enchant others, makes this a time when ation and mysticism of great interest. Intense personal change and inner growth are life- ACROSS DOWN long habits. Positive results can happen if you are looking for a loan today. You work hard 1. A coenzyme derived from the B vitamin mysticism and idealism seem to really be living in you. Harmonious ties to others are what 1. Plant with an elongated head of broad you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. Getting dressed up to attend a to make your dreams and ideals a reality. You work hard at community or group work. You nicotinic acid. stalked leaves resembling celery. banquet or some other social obligation makes the day much more than obligation . . . spare no effort here. Humanitarian goals are central to your life’s work. This is a time to 4. Glittering with gold or silver. 2. (botany) Of or relating to the axil. Let’s say animated. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance are some of the things that absorb and take in new impressions and information. In summary, here is a breaking point 12. A change in the electrical properties 3. English theoretical physicist who quicken your pulse. Close relationships offer a lot of potential for growth and good for- in life, a time to let go of what has been occupying you for the last years and assume a new of the skin in response to stress or anxi- applied relativity theory to quantum tune. A marriage or other partnership can raise high hopes and give your spirits a boost. attitude. You could be most persuasive with others this evening. ety. mechanics and predicted the existence of 15. American prizefighter who won the antimatter and the positron (1902-1984). world heavyweight championship three 4. Leather covering the toe of a boot or Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) times (born in 1942). shoe and reinforcing or decorating it. 16. A gene that causes normal cells to 5. (trademark) An nickel-base alloy with Breakthroughs regarding relationships and the social life are obtainable. You may have insights or breakthroughs about improvements on your change into cancerous tumor cells. chromium and iron. Possibly there will be unconventional but acceptable approaches and home or living surroundings-perhaps you have just met a knowledgeable 17. South American wood sorrel cultivat- 6. A state in southeastern United States. techniques to partnerships and lovers. You may find yourself pursuing very eccentric or repair person or attended a great wallpapering course. Now is the time to gather your ed for its edible tubers. different methods of communicating and enjoying every moment. You can give as much 7. A plain plinth that supports a wall. tools for whatever you feel you need to accomplish and move forward with your ideas 18. A unit of astronomical length based support to others as you would want them to give back to you. There is a little boost or and plans. With that wit of yours, you will be able to pull in the interest of others and on the distance from Earth at which stel- 8. An inflated feeling of pride in your enthusiasm for your ideas. You may discover insights into day-to-day problems that will gain the help you may need for a project. Later today, you may enjoy relaxing with your lar parallax is 1 second of arc. superiority to others. be valuable later. Activities today may not be on the mild side but will certainly be friends and celebrating your accomplishments or just celebrating your friendships. This 19. Sudden expulsion of air from the 9. Eye disease consisting of an opaque thrilling-snowboarding, ice skating, learning to play a didgeridoo-oh my. Fun discussions could be as simple as a pizza party. Movies, books and all forms of escape could prove lungs that clears the air passages. white spot on the cornea. around the dinner table tonight lead to good relationships. very enjoyable. When asked, you are happy to give your advice tonight. 20. A flexible container with a single 10. Carry out or participate in an activity. opening. 11. Prevent the growth of horns. 21. A constellation in the southern hemi- 12. A desert in central Asia. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) sphere near Telescopium and Norma. 13. The act of scanning. A trip to an outdoor market is fun this morning and you may also decide This is a great day to decorate for the season ahead. All that is psychic, mys- 22. Neither warm or very cold. 14. A feeling of intense anger. that this is a great time to start a diet. There is enough food to invite a terious and spiritual comes to the forefront today. This can be inspiring or it can be confus- 23. English scholastic philosopher and friend for dinner and so you go about your day looking forward to an evening with a 24. A fine usually white clay formed by ing, depending on how you are able to integrate it into your overall experience. Artistic tal- friend. Change and inner growth tend to come through your relationships with both the weathering of aluminous minerals (as assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285- ent and appreciation are heightened beyond words. To use all the information coming friends and lovers. Marriage or some other similar union will be very intense, positive and feldspar). 1349). into you today would be to enjoy art, music and creating beauty. While shopping, you may not at all superficial. You get to the heart of a relationship. You are painstaking and delib- 26. Occurring or appearing or singled out 25. A projecting ridge on a mountain or have some insight into who made or designed some of the things you see and enjoy at erate when it comes to sorting through ideas and values for what is lasting and solid. by chance. this time. You think you might do a better job of designing purses for women . . . Give it a submerged under water. Friends, group projects and community concerns could play a key role that affects your try. Ideas are flowing and could come with ease. Be careful that you do not overspend or 28. A cruel wicked and inhuman person. 27. A trivalent metallic element of the rare career direction. Altruism and humanitarian works can affect your work and life path. 29. A heavy precious metallic element. earth group. indulge too much just now. Enjoy. 31. An organization of countries formed 30. The capital and largest city of Albania in 1961 to agree on a common policy for in the center of the country. the sale of petroleum. 33. Region of western Asia Minor colo- Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 32. Garments that must be repaired. nized by Ancient Greeks. Until your thoughts are interrupted by a young person today, you may feel 36. Support resembling the rib of an ani- 34. (Akkadian) God ruling with his consort You will be pleased at the progress you have made today-just take a look! This is a rewarding day. There is faith, optimism and a yearning to explore all very dreamy and imaginative. You could be involved in a good book or plan to see a new mal. Ereshkigal the world of the dead. 38. The sacred city of Lamaism. kinds of new horizons. Religious, philosophical and cultural matters are likely to movie. A young person needs your advice and you are able to magically come up with 35. A thick fatty oil (especially one used to 41. Someone who leaves. have special appeal for you now. You may even decide that more education would some workable solution that will help. You seem to have a natural sense of how to help lubricate machinery). others. You usually have clear insight into the person and the problem, and the best solu- 42. Any plant of the genus Erica. be fun . . . Not the ordinary education, however. There are opportunities to go out 37. A Russian dish made with patties of of the country in order to study language, dance, art, etc. Family, home and the tion is to stay with the facts and to teach that to others. Emotions are built into us so that 45. One-thousandth of an equivalent. other roots in your life give you a sense of mission. The exchange of ideas becomes we have an early warning system but we must realize that emotions are not the true indi- 46. A kind of literary or artistic work. ground meat (mixed with onions and bread and milk) and served with a sauce important-you may find yourself at a coffee or tea shop chatting with the locals cator of answers. You could be most persuasive with others and eloquent in speech and 47. A group of 3 goddesses of destiny. about options. communication. Any political issue will gain a positive response. 48. Type genus of the Rutaceae. of sour cream. 51. One of the most common of the five 39. (used especially of vegetation) Having lost all moisture. major classes of immunoglobulins. Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution 52. Small arboreal tropical American 40. Short and fat. insectivorous lizards with the ability to 43. The lowermost portion of a structure change skin color. partly or wholly below ground level. 55. Rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin 44. An association of nations dedicated to layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and economic and political cooperation in honey. southeastern Asia. 57. All the plant and animal life of a par- 49. Type genus of the family Tridacnidae. ticular region. 50. Any of the forms of Chinese spoken in 58. A chronic inflammatory collagen dis- Fukien province. ease affecting connective tissue (skin or 53. An intensely radioactive metallic ele- joints). ment that occurs in minute amounts in 59. Used of a single unit or thing. uranium ores. 60. A trivalent metallic element of the rare 54. Any of numerous local fertility and earth group. nature deities worshipped by ancient 61. A public promotion of some product Semitic peoples. or service. 56. Relating to the veins of plants. 63. A metallic element having four 62. (Irish) Chief god of the Tuatha De allotropic forms. Danann. 65. (in writing) See below. 72. The 19th letter of the Greek alphabet. 64. A small cake leavened with yeast. 76. Aircraft landing in bad weather in 66. An organization of military naval which the pilot is talked down by ground forces. control using precision approach radar. 67. Loose or flaccid body fat. 77. The elementary stages of any subject 68. A city in western Nevada at the foot of (usually plural). the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 78. A port in eastern Georgia near the 69. King of Saudi Arabia since 1982 (born mouth of the Savannah river. in 1922). 79. A barrier constructed to contain the 70. Someone who works (or provides flow or water or to keep out the sea. workers) during a strike. 80. The cry made by sheep. 71. God of love and erotic desire. 81. A laminate made of thin layers of 73. Fiddler crabs. wood. 74. Of southern Europe. 82. A loose sleeveless outer garment 75. Any of various dark heavy viscid sub- made from aba cloth. stances obtained as a residue.

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Lumiere Festival: Thierry Fremaux on the Festival as a ‘Feast,’ Cinema influencing life

Director Quentin Tarantino, center top, attends the opening ceremony of the 8th Lumiere Louis Lumiere Institute’s director Thierry Fremaux delivers a speech to declare Festival. open the 8th edition of Lumiere film festival during the opening ceremony of the event in Lyon central eastern France. — AFP ould Lyon’s Lumiere Festival - an more important to them. Of course, we are Quentin Tarantino event dedicated near entirely to clas- in Lyon. There are hundreds and thousands Csic movies - be shaping up, outside of festivals in the world. Everywhere they animation, as France’s second biggest film are very important. I am struck by the num- festival? Last year, it ratcheted up 150,000 ber of stars, actors, directors who are com- admissions. In 2016, it has a guest list most ing to present films or give master classes. ‘The problem with any revolution festivals would die for: Quentin Tarantino, Are they presenting more films than usual? Nicolas Winding Refn, Park Chan-wook, Yes and no. More and more after seven Gaspar Noe, Walter Hill, Jerry Schatzberg years, artists come to Lyon, present films and the French film greats led by Catherine like normal people. But they are not nor- Deneuve, Costa Gavras and Jean-Paul mal, they are artists. That’s why their words is now the revolutionaries have to govern’ Jeunet and, in industry terms, Nicolas and about art and film are so important. Of Jerome Seydoux, heads of Gaumont and course a lot of movie directors, like Martin reeted with a standing applause by the Pathe respectively. Not forgetting the Scorsese last year, are movie buffs. Jean- 5,000- strong audience at Lyon’s Lumiere Institute Lumiere’s Bertrand Tavernier and Pierre Jeunet, example, has a large admira- GFestival, Quentin Tarantino took to the stage Thierry Fremaux which run and host the tion for Marcel Carne. There are also actors Saturday night to talk about 1970, an idea which affair. “Host” may be an appropriate word. and actresses, though not known for it, but he’s been kicking around for four years. No, it’s not Fremaux insists the festival should be a who are movie buffs: Vincent Lindon, as a movie project. It could be a book one day, or a ‘feast,’ a fiesta. you say, is a great movie buff. It’s such a gift symposium, Tarantino said. Right now, however, it’s The Lumiere Festival unspools as sever- to have someone introducing the film the title of a film program of 15 Hollywood movies al hundred live shows, where directors, which is directed or performed by some- selected by Tarantino, all made in or around 1970, actors, critics and quite often Bertrand one else. which screen this week at France’s Lumiere Festival. Director Quentin Tarantino poses for Tavernier - who sometimes seems to It is a good sign of how devoted people Tarantino provided the climax to a 90-minute festi- remember more about films than the peo- of cinema are to cinema. This festival is not val opening gala show hosted by Lumiere Fest photographers with model and singer ple who made them - talk about films they about the past, it’s about how the past is head Thierry Fremaux, mounting the stage for a 15- feel passionate about, often not their own. important for the present and future. The minute introduction to the first film in the retro, Daniella Pick as he arrives at the opening Here, on the eve of the 8th Lumiere last thing is the audience. We will have George Roy Hill’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Festival, Fremaux explains the dynamics 150,000 people in one week, paying tick- Kid,’ starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, ceremony of the 8th Lumiere Festival, in and attraction of that system, also talks ets, going back to being in a theater which opened the Lumiere Festival Saturday night. with passion about his guests and his cor- together. What the Lumieres invented 121 And Tarantino did so with his customary Lyon, central France, Saturday. — AP photos nerstone belief in film as a communal years, going to see a movie in a cinema emphatic lapidary style, while using the occasion experience - the Lumieres’ essential inven- theater, is still going strong. Watching a to place “Butch Cassidy” in a larger context. What in Russ Meyer’s “Hollywood Vixens,” Bob Rafelson’s when I was younger; why haven’t I taken him as tion - and how cinema can influence lives: film on a big screen in front of 5,000 peo- makes the year 1970 so special for Tarantino? Two “Five Easy Pieces,” Billy Wilder’s “The Private Life of seriously since I’ve become a filmmaker?” It is this ple on the Festival’s opening night: That is things maybe. “The problem with any revolution is Sherlock Holmes,” and Michelangelo Antonioni’s mix of the personal confession and fan buff reflec- Great retrospective still an unforgettable experience. Your now the revolutionaries have to govern,” Quentin “Zabriskie Point.” tion - caught in the Lumiere Festival’s multiple pre- Film festivals editions are like vintages. attendance hit 150,000 last year, right? Tarantino said on stage. “From 1967, there was the There’s a more personal reason, however, for sentations of classic films by stars, star directors What could or is special about 2016’s Yes, it’s a sign of people still loving cine- struggle between old Hollywood and what Tarantino’s choice of “Butch Cassidy” to kick off the and star writers - which is one reason which makes Lumiere Festival? Thierry Fremaux: What’s ma, that they are still intelligent and full of became known as New Hollywood. If you look at season. As a kid, aged six, visiting Hollywood for the festival, in the eyes of its many fans, so great. special? It’s a woman’s edition this year, not culture and curiosity. The master classes ‘67, with “The Graduate,” and “Bonny and Clyde” the first time, it was the first film Tarantino ever saw Walter Hill, the subject of a Lumiere tribute, Monica only because of Catherine Deneuve’s are for the general public as well? Yes, all being nominated for an Academy Award, you had a in Hollywood, at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. “So Bellucci, Christopher Lambert, Agnes Varda, Jean- Lumiere Award, but also the Dorothy are for the public. It’s a privileged moment situation where new Hollywood had won, but they the first time I ever saw Hollywood I ended up see- Pierre Jennet and Jerry Schatzberg were among Arzner tribute and the great retrospective to spend an hour or two with a movie star. didn’t know it,” Tarantino explained. He went on: ing Butch Cassidy that night,” Tarantino told the the audience listening to Tarantino. called Hollywood, the City of Women, Also to listen. I want to know what Walter “But by 1970, New Hollywood was THE Hollywood, Lumiere Fest gala audience. About four years ago, French director Bertrand Tavernier, who will using the Fellini title. It’s really about all Hill has to say. It will be very interesting. Or and anything that even smacked of old Hollywood in Paris, and having not seen “Butch Cassidy” a lot unveil his documentary on French cinema, “My these actresses of the 1930s, ‘40, and ‘50s. Catherine Deneuve, for example. She is not was dead on arrival.” since, he learnt that the cinema in the Latin Quarter Journey through French Cinema” at the Festival, Because, apart from Greta Garbo, Marlene at all out of it. She’s very grounded, that he always goes to was having a whole week- delivered tell anecdotes about Marcel Carne and Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn or Marilyn involved in daily life, she talks about flow- Butch Cassidy long engagement of “Butch Cassidy and the George Roy Hill, whom he praised for his “valor.” Monroe, many of these women are not so ers, antique furniture. After seven years, So 1970, which boasted a rich annual output, Sundance Kid.” The Festival world premiered at its opening gala well-known now, so we wanted to go back you also have repeat collaborations and was when New Hollywood “learned to exist. If 1970 “Two Snails Go Out For a Walk,” co-directed by to them. It’s a wonderful retrospective with presences. Quentin Tarantino is program- hadn’t worked, there would be no ‘Godfather,’ there French cinema Jean-Pierre Jeunet, a three-minute animated fea- a lot of great movies. ming a section which is typically eclectic would be no ‘Exorcist,’ there would be no “I saw the film and was just completely taken ture set to a poem by Jacques Prevert, made as a Then we have many restored prints. We where you have “Hollywood Vixens” and ‘Chinatown’,” Tarantino said. Tarantino’s selection with it all over again, in an experience not to dis- homage to Marcel Carne. The gala also showcased have lots of good new things, the new “Love Story.” includes intriguing double bills: Arthur Hiller’s similar to when I was six years old.” He went to a lit- Agnes Varda’s “Les fiances du pont Mac Donald,” a print of Jerry Schatzberg’s “The Panic in “Love Story” and Jerzy Skolimowski’s “Deep End” - tle bar across the street from the cinema and “sat three-minute mock silent movie, co-starring Anna Needle Park,” the new print of “Manhattan” Increasingly divided in a lineup which demonstrates the breadth of for two hours writing,” Tarantino said. He went on: Karina and Jean-Luc Godard, and part of Varda’s in digital. And we’re delighted to have Park Yes. You look at his list and you want to Tarantino’s tastes and influences. Other titles take “And I thought: “I loved George Roy Hill’s films “Cleo de 5 a 7.” — Reuters Chan-wook. Asian cinema is more and know why he picked this film or that. And more part of the cinephilia for young you have another highlight, Nicolas movie buffs today, which was not the case Winding Refn, presenting his second, “lost” 30 years ago except for Japanese cinema. film, “Bleeder,” which I think was only dis- Spielberg’s Amblin Partners inks Now you have Chinese and Korean cinema, tributed in parts of Scandinavia, and one Taiwan cinema. other country. It’s a way to have him back. It’s very important. But I’d say the festi- It will be good he was in competition again strategic pact with Alibaba pictures val is special in itself because of the disas- in Cannes. But he’ll come to Lyon not as the ter of the world. It is more and more impor- guy who was in competition but as the libaba Pictures Group, the movies arm of ing our growth and strengthening for Mr Spielberg as one of the tant to have these kinds of cultural events. young guy who directed this very early Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is to our company even further,” said world’s most influential filmmakers We want this event to be a very popular film. You also have another filmmaker who Aacquire an unspecified minority stake in Spielberg in a statement. “This and entrepreneurs. Among Chinese and happy one, giving memory of the past obviously has a long part of his career Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners. The move was partnership is the first of its kind for consumers, there is an increasing and relaying it to the future. And being all ahead of him who is Gasper Noe. announced as part of a strategic partnership to co- both Amblin Partners and Alibaba demand for premium global con- together: Artists, journalists, people, and Yes, we are not a festival of history, we produce and finance films for global and Chinese Pictures and marks an important tent,” said Alibaba group’s executive art and film. Maybe what is special in a way are about cinema. Gaspar is a cult director audiences. The two will also collaborate on the mar- milestone in our globalization chairman Jack Ma. “This collabora- is that more and more we want to make but, as Jean-Luc Godard used to say about keting, distribution and merchandising of Amblin strategy to reach Chinese and tion can serve as a cultural bridge the festival like a feast, something which is his own movies, his films are not seen by a Partners films in China. Alibaba Pictures will have the global audiences alike. We will also and have a positive impact on the packed by emotion, tenderness, respect lot of people. Gaston is a cult director for a option to co-finance Amblin Partners films world- leverage Alibaba Group’s ecosys- next generation of Chinese con- and admiration. lot of other directors. His films are not very wide. “We are proud and excited that such a valued tem as a channel for Amblin sumers.” Alibaba Pictures sees itself commercially successful, but more and company as Alibaba Pictures is joining with our other Partners’ films to reach hundreds of as a technology-driven, diversified Actors and actresses more time is proving him right. We are highly-respected partners, Reliance Entertainment, millions of Chinese consumers,” said Shao Xiaofeng, film group that ranges from production investment Over the last three months, lots of peo- going to talk about that with him. Gaspar Participant Media and Entertainment One, in build- chairman of Alibaba Pictures. “We have great respect through to distribution and ticketing. — Reuters ple told us that the festival had become works like a painter. — Reuters Ban on ‘immoral’ Nigerian star highlights north/south split

t was just for a split second that a male singer Champagne showers realized the truth of what we have been cuddled northern Nigerian actress Rahama For actors and actresses from the north insisting they do, to sanitize the film busi- ISadau in a video, but for the local film indus- who are seeking to break into a wider mar- ness which promotes immoral values try it was a second too much. “Rahama has been ket, this rule poses a dilemma. “Being invit- among our youth,” said Salisu Idris, a banned for life from acting,” said Salisu ed to Nollywood is a mark of distinction,” Muslim cleric in Kano. Mohammed, the head of northern Kano’s Motion says Carmen McCain, a researcher on north- “We hope this is the beginning of a new Picture Practitioner’s Association of Nigeria ern Nigerian cinema. page in the film industry and we hope the (MOPPAN) — better known as “Kannywood” after “There’s a desire to make the Kano indus- sanction on this actress will be a deterrent Hollywood. The 24-year-old is one of try well-known globally, but they always to others.” In August, the powerful lobby of Kannywood’s biggest stars, but MOPPAN said need to keep the balance, to not forget they Muslim clerics stopped a plan to build a “her display of immorality in the music video is have a very conservative society,” she said. $10 million film village outside Kano, say- the latest of several indecent conducts for which “The question is: are Kannywood actors ing it would promote immorality and she was severally warned and sanctioned.” allowed to work in Nollywood in order to undermine Islamic values. Nigeria as a whole, combining north and south, become bigger stars?” In the music video “I Sadau on Wednesday posted a long let- today claims the second largest film industry in love you”, Sadau plays the role of a fruit and ter of apology to her 53,000 Twitter follow- the world, generally known as “Nollywood”. vegetable vendor who catches the singer’s ers, but said “innocuous touching with oth- It mirrors the stark contrast in the country’s eye as he strolls through the market. er people in my line of work is inevitable”. religious makeup, with a Christian population in The clip shows none of the sexy moves The controversy has come just days before the south at odds with the Muslim north. In the seen in videos by southern Nigerian stars, Sadau is set to appear in a Nollywood-pro- south, Nollywood depicts wealthy women in where woman “twerk” in bikinis or take duced TV series “Sons of the Caliphate”, a their 50s courting friends of their teenage sons, champagne showers. drama “set in a sovereign state of northern while students in skimpy dress seduce their In contrast, “I love you” sees singer Nigeria” depicting the lives of three rich teachers. Nothing, it seems, is taboo. The oppo- Classiq ever so briefly touching Sadau’s men. Promising royal intrigue, political con- site is true in the north. Films produced in shoulder and gently touching fingers as spiracy, corruption, betrayal and passion, Kannywood, named after the major city of they walk side by side on train tracks. For the series aims to depict the immoral side Kano, have the same themes of love, revenge MOPPAN, this was too much. It was time to of the north. and betrayal, but the plots must adhere to strict make an example of Sadau. And the move For all their bans, the clerics won’t be Islamic rules. Rule number one? Men and A customer searches for local Hausa films, known as Kannywood, popular among the resi- to ban the actress was welcomed in Kano. able to stop Sadau from appearing in this woman do not touch. dents of northern Nigeria’s city of Kano. — AFP “We are happy that the filmmakers have show made in Nigeria’s south. — AFP lifestyle MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 FEATURES

Paul McCartney, left, is joined by Paul McCartney, Neil Young during right, performs his performance alongside gui- on day 2 of the tarist Rusty 2016 Desert Trip Anderson during music festival at his performance Empire Polo Field on day 2 of the in Indio, Calif. 2016 Desert Trip —AP photos music festival. Neil Young rocks for 2 hours to open day 2 of Desert Trip

eil Young performed for nearly two make Mexico great again!” Paul McCartney (There actually is a dinosaur exhibit in nearby hours to open the second night of the topped Saturday’s bill. Cabazon, California.) The Stones brought liter- NDesert Trip music festival, matching the al and figurative fireworks to the stage for energy of band members half his age. Wearing ‘Beatles fanatic’ their two-hour set. Jagger was his inimitably his trademark black hat, Young started his set Despite a bill of septuagenarians (Bob energetic self, skipping and shuffling across alone behind the piano, opening with “After Dylan and the Rolling Stones played Friday), the stage and chatting warmly with the crowd. the Gold Rush,” accompanying himself on har- Desert Trip is not just for baby boomers. The The hit-packed performance included “Wild monica. He then strapped on an acoustic gui- performers’ average age is 72, and there may Horses,” “Miss You,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Midnight tar to play “Heart of Gold” and “Comes a Time” be a lot of gray hair in the audience, but mil- Rambler” and “Sympathy for the Devil.” They before his band, Promise of the Real, joined lennials are in the mix as well. Nineteen-year- even covered the Beatles’ “Come Together.” Young onstage. old McKenna Haner said she was “raised on When the band closed with “Satisfaction,” There were subtle and overt political over- the Beatles” so she came to the festival to see pyrotechnics lit up the desert sky. Bob Dylan tones to the performance. Women dressed as McCartney. “I’m a Beatles fanatic,” she said. kicked off the festival just after sundown with farmers, in plaid shirts and overalls, pretended Haner and her friend Seven Pappanastos, 17, an 80-minute performance. Wearing a black to throw seeds and tend small plants onstage said they were acutely aware they were suit with a white hat, the 75-year-old rocker before Young came out. Later, men in hazmat among the youngest in the crowd. They didn’t took the stage without fanfare and sat behind suits acted as though they were spraying the mind, but said the older concertgoers are the piano. He did not address the audience or grounds. Young wore a T-shirt that read “very aggressive.” say anything between songs. “Water is life.” The band’s nonstop set included “They act like, ‘We’re older. We deserve this,’” Backed by a five-piece band, he performed “Harvest Moon,” “Powderfinger,” and “Welfare she said. Pappanastos said attending the show selections from throughout his catalog, includ- Mothers,” which Young joked was “Donald came with a cost - beyond the $199 single-day ing “Tangled Up in Blue,” “Ballad of a Thin Man” Trump’s new campaign song.” A highlight was ticket price. “I got invited to three parties this and “Make You Feel My Love.” Dylan occasional- “Down By the River,” which became an weekend,” he said. “All their parents are out of Paul McCartney, center left, is joined at the microphone by Neil Young during McCartney’s ly crept out from behind the piano to sing at a extended 10-minute jam, with Young shred- town here.” The Desert Trip festival is being performance on day 2. microphone center stage, pulling a harmonica ding his well-worn Les Paul. “Tomorrow night held at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, aimed at millennials, Desert Trip targets more to have a rocking, wild weekend in Palm from his pocket to play. He closed with come back,” Young told the crowd. “Roger home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts affluent baby boomers who grew up with the Springs,” Mick Jagger said, adding coyly, “We’re “Masters of War” and silently left the stage. The (Waters) is going to build a wall and we’ll Festival each spring. But where Coachella is festival’s featured rockers. “You guys are going looking forward to seeing the dinosaur park.” festival repeats next weekend. — AP Nancy O’Dell calls Reeves stars in action-packed Trump’s crass remarks ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ trailer sad, unwarranted eanu Reeves has no time for leisure ment in order to travel to Rome and face in the new trailer for “John Wick: off against some of the world’s deadliest KChapter 2,” released on Saturday at killers. New York Comic Con. “Welcome to Rome,” “John Wick: Chapter 2” is the sequel to a man greets Wick in the beginning of the 2014’s “John Wick.” Chad Stahelski directs trailer. “Is this a formal event, or a social the follow-up which is written by Derek affair?” Related ‘John Wick Chronicles’ Kolstad. Common, Bridget Moynahan, Ian Virtual Reality Game Unveiled “Social,” Wick McShane, Laurence Fishburne and John responds. “How many buttons?” “Two.” Leguizamo also star in the film. In addi- “And what style?” “Tactical.” tion to the film Lionsgate and Starbreeze With that, the trailer launches into a teamed up to create a VR game based on serious of action-packed sequences. In the the franchise. “John Wick: Chapter 2” is set upcoming film, Wick is forced out of retire- Keanu Reeves to hit theaters Feb 10, 2017. — Reuters Shinkai seeks global success for film that conquered Japan Busan veteran Ghosh returns akoto Shinkai’s animated hit “Your Name” has conquered Japan. Now the director hopes the Mworld will fall for its charms. “It is a unique film with ‘Mi Amor’ and ‘The India Project’ and has been a unique sensation,” said Shinkai, speaking before his film screened at the 21st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea, the premier event of ndian film maker Suman Ghosh is no partner in the project. its kind in Asia. “It’s hard for us to believe that it’s been stranger to the Busan Film Festival. His Ghosh is also at the festival’s Asian viewed by more than 10 million people in Japan-mostly “Nobel Thief,” “Uncle Shyamal Turns off Project Market with “The India Project,” a I the young generation-and hopefully we can see the the Lights” and “Peace Haven” received working title for a social satire about an same result around the world.” world premieres in 2011, 2012 and 2015 indigent farmer’s predicaments after he “Your Name” is a touching fantasy-romance set respectively. He is back for the 2016 edi- receives an Aadhaar Card, India’s equiva- around the lives of two high school students who tion with the debut screening of “Mi lent of a social security number. The proj- swap bodies when they dream, and who try to alter Amor,” which screens as part of the ‘A ect will begin its life at the market with history. It has topped the box office charts in Japan for Window on Asian Cinema’ strand. “I love Ghosh aiming to attach a principal pro- the past six weeks, with a total take coming into the the way it is organized and the selection ducer and secure financing. Besides mak- weekend of $126 million, according to industry figures. of films. Of course there is the best of ing films, Ghosh who holds a Ph.D in That’s moved the film past “Godzilla Resurgence” as the world cinema, but given my fondness for Economics from Cornell University, is an number one box office hit in Japan this year. Shinkai Asian cinema - Korea, Iran, Philippines, associate professor at Florida Atlantic believes the film has tapped into emotions still raw in China and of course Japan- where else can University with his main fields of research Japan following the earthquake and tsunami disasters we see such a range of Asian films? being personnel economics and develop- of 2011 that claimed an estimated 16,000 lives. Having been to Busan a few times before I ment economics. “I don’t consciously bal- “They took away the lives of so many people and have a personal connection with the festi- ance the two worlds. They have become a they changed everyone in Japan,” said Shinkai. “The val too,” says Ghosh. part of my existence and I enjoy this wish afterwards was that we could all live longer, and The film maker describes the US-set apparent duality. It gives a wider perspec- In this file photo, Nancy O’Dell arrives at so this film’s biggest motivation was to reflect these “Mi Amor” as “an examination of identity tive,” says Ghosh. — Reuters the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards at the dreams of the Japanese nation. Life means so much in relationships in the modern techno Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. — AP more to us now.” Shinkai’s film has now passed the world.” It stars Parambrata Chatterjee and $119 million made by “The Wind Rises” (2013), the last Raima Sen, who are hugely popular in ancy O’Dell of “Entertainment Director Suman Ghosh of full-length production directed by the now-retired ani- India’s Bengali-language film industry. Tonight” is calling Donald Trump’s Bangladesh walks on the red mation master Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki was responsi- The film is a co-production between N2005 taped lewd remarks about carpet of the opening ble for the Oscar-winning “Spirited Away” (2001), the Bongflix, Ghoshal Media and Kolkata 24*7 her sad and disappointing. In a statement ceremony of the 21st Busan film that remains Japan’s all-time biggest earner with from the US, and Macneill Media from released by the show Saturday, O’Dell said International Film Festival around $290 million in global box office takings. India, with the University of Miami also a no one should be the subject of such crass (BIFF) in Busan. — AFP Since the 75-year-old left his director’s chair in comments and that everyone deserves 2013, fans across the globe have been waiting for a respect, whether or not cameras are successor to emerge. The 43-year-old Shinkai certainly rolling. “As a woman who has worked very fits the bill, having found previous acclaim-although hard to establish her career, and as a on a far smaller scale-with the likes of the romantic mom, I feel I must speak out with the fantasy “Children Who Chase Lost Voices” (2011). “I am hope that as a society we will always strive always being compared to Mr Miyazaki but at this to be better,” O’Dell said. stage of my career I am still learning about how I can During a visit to a soap opera set a connect with the audience, especially the young audi- decade ago, Trump’s crude sexual banter ence-and I think I have a long way to go,” said Shinkai. with then-”Access Hollywood” anchor Billy “Your Name” is the first non-Miyazaki animation to top Bush was caught on video. It was released the $100 million barrier in Japan and its distribution Friday by The Washington Post. At one rights have been sold to more than 80 countries, point, Trump referred to “Nancy,” using an including the United States. expletive to say he had tried and failed to (From left) Festivals such as BIFF are testing the international sleep with her and mentioning that she Actors Lucas Jade waters for Shinkai’s production before its general glob- was married. Zumann, Billy al release, expected to begin in January. Tickets to the “Politics aside,” O’Dell said, “I’m sad- Crudup, Annette three screenings of “Your Name” in Busan sold out in dened that these comments still exist in Bening, director minutes, according to festival organizers. “Your Name” our society at all.” In an “Access Hollywood” Mike Mills, and has been a cultural sensation in Japan. The story was report Friday about the tape, host Natalie actress Elle lifted from the pages of a successful manga novel of Morales identified O’Dell as the person Fanning attend the same name written by Shinkai and fans flocked to Trump was discussing. A publicist for the premiere of take selfies at the sites which were re-imaged in the O’Dell did not immediately respond to a ‘20th Century film in the director’s small home town of Koumi in request by The Associated Press to inde- Women’ at the Nagano prefecture. Other scenes were shot in Gifu pendently identify O’Dell as the “Nancy” 54th New York prefecture and the capital Tokyo. BIFF will screen referred to in the video. Trump has apolo- Film Festival in around 300 films during its 10-day run and continues gized for his remarks. — AP New York until Saturday. — AFP City. — AFP lifestyle MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 FASHION

In this Oct 1, 1961 file photo, In this Sept 12, President John F 1953 file photo, Kennedy and first Senator John F lady Jacqueline Kennedy, D- Kennedy, accom- Mass, leaves St panied by Mary’s Church Charles Bartlett with his bride, and his wife, the former leave St Mary’s Jacqueline Church in Bouvier, after Newport, RI, after their wedding in Mass. — AP Newport, RI. Church restoration a throwback to days of Kennedy wedding

Photo shows music director Cody Mead points to where organ pipes have been removed from in front Scaffolding used to help disassemble the organ stands Photo shows the front of St Mary’s Photo shows the pew where John and Jacqueline Kennedy sat of the stained glass windows in the choir loft of St in the sanctuary of St Mary’s Church in Newport, RI. Church in Newport, RI. during worship is marked with a plaque in St Mary’s Church. Mary’s Church. he church where John F Kennedy and not know that (Kennedy) was going to that it obstructs archways in the choir loft, so Jacqueline Bouvier got married is being become president,” the Rev Kris von Maluski the 40 choir members have to duck and crowd Trestored to the appearance it had when said on Wednesday. together. The new design will solve that, said they wed in 1953. St Mary’s Church in That organ broke in 2014, and the church is Cody Mead, the church’s music director. Newport, Rhode Island, was the site of the now restoring it and replacing the casework “We look at this as a musical project as well wedding on Sept 12, 1953, when Kennedy was and pipes with parts that fit into the space and as an architectural project,” he said. The church a senator from Massachusetts. The couple match the Gothic style of the church. Church is launching a fundraising campaign to help often spent weekends and summers in officials are using a blueprint they found from pay for the work, which includes the $600,000 Newport, where her family owned property. 1937 so that the result will match “what we cost of refurbishing the organ and $200,000 to During those visits, including during his presi- think it may have looked like” when the reconstruct the choir loft, as well as additional dency, the couple worshipped at St Mary’s. Kennedys married, von Maluski said. money to maintain the instrument and pro- They always sat in pew 10. “They would have walked down the aisle vide musical scholarships and programs. Von Five years after the wedding, in 1958, the seeing, hopefully, what we put up again,” he Photo shows the Maluski says the church attracts many tourists Roman Catholic church installed a new organ, said. St Mary’s was built between 1848 and plaque marking interested in the Kennedys. In the summers, it made by famed organ makers Casavant FrËres 1852, and is a national historic shrine. When where John and holds a special program called “Return to of Quebec, Canada. The organ was so large its the US Naval Academy was temporarily moved Jacqueline Kennedy Camelot,” which includes live organ music pipes and casework filled much of the choir to Newport from Annapolis, Maryland, during sat during worship is from the wedding and a video presentation loft, covering two stained glass windows and the Civil War, St Mary’s served as its chapel. affixed to a pew in St about the Kennedys’ time at St Mary’s and in other architectural features. “In 1958, we did Among the problems with the existing organ is Mary’s Church. Newport. — AP Why visitors love Scotland’s Misty Isle of Skye

onny Prince Charlie saw Scotland’s isle of Skye on the run. He was fleeing gov- Bernment troops after his Highland rebel- lion ended disastrously at the 18th century Battle of Culloden. My visit was hurried, too, although due to nothing more exciting than a tight schedule-no redcoats on my tail. Luckily, even a short stay is long enough to glimpse why the Misty Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions. Here are a few reasons.

Dream scenes Rain or shine, most likely both in the same day, Skye is a stunner, from the stark grandeur of the Black Cuillin, the jagged mountain

A woman walks past a cairn commemorating the Highlanders who died at the Battle of Photo shows the rocky southern coastline of the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland Culloden in 1746 on Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. — AP photos where Bonny Prince Charlie is said to have found shelter in a cave during his flight from government troops in 1746. range looming over the island, to the cheerful- what’s coming. In real life, the prince, Charles Dining & drams ly pastel houses of Portree harbor. You can Edward Stuart, who was the grandson of the Think Scottish cuisine begins and ends If you go... take in the views by driving Skye’s winding deposed James II and was trying to win back with broth and haggis? You’re in for a surprise Getting there and getting around: A roads, get out for a shoreline amble or, if the British throne for the Stuarts, escaped gov- (not that there’s anything wrong with broth bridge connects Skye to the mainland, so you’ve got the skills, go mountaineering. ernment troops aided by several Highlanders and haggis). the easiest way to get to, and around, Skye Guides can be hired for more challenging itin- including the brave Flora MacDonald who got Skye boasts a variety of dining choices is by car, either your own or on booked eraries. him to Skye dressed as her maid. including the Michelin-starred Kinloch Lodge tours. Some island roads are single-track Recommended spots include the If you are headed into the Highlands by and The Three Chimneys, which lost its with places where you can pull over to let Trotternish ridge, known for rock formations way of Inverness, you’re close to the Culloden Michelin star after a change in chefs in 2015 others pass. like the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing pin- Battlefield and Visitor Center, which does a but continues to put out excellent food. If Lodging: B&B’s, hotels and self-catering nacles. Also a must-see, the Fairy Pools, a good job of explaining the rise and fall of the you’re there for lunch, look for the Crispy cottages. Rooms fill up quickly at high sea- series of crystal clear and flowing pools on the doomed campaign. You can’t go far in Croft Egg starter, a perfect mix of rich, dense son (spring and summer) so book ahead. River Brittle. Scotland without finding a castle, and Skye’s egg and crisp crust. Portree and boat trips: Skye’s largest Dunvegan Castle is billed as the oldest contin- On the drinks side, Skye has one drink dis- town, Portree, has a supermarket and other Highland history uously inhabited castle in Scotland, home to tillery, Talisker in Carbost. And it’s the home shops. It also has a visitor center (Bayfield Are you a fan of the Starz TV series the chiefs of Clan MacLeod for eight centuries. of another Scots libation, Drambuie, now House, Bayfield Road) with information on walks, attractions and boat trips. You can “Outlander”? You should already be familiar Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm. March 25-October made in Glasgow but first developed and even arrange a boat tour to the coastline of This undated photo provided by Visit with the beauty of the Highlands, the setting 15, admission to castle and gardens about served at Skye’s Broadford Hotel in the 1870s. Elgol, on the southern end of the island, Scotland/Scottish Viewpoint, shows Allt for that time-traveling drama. The series hasn’t $16. For more island history visit the Skye The liqueur, a blend of aged scotch, spices, home to a cave where the prince is said to Dearg cottage, a unique old shepherd’s cot- gotten into Prince Charles’ flight yet; Season 2 Museum of Island Life in Kilmuir, which fea- heather honey and herbs, is said to be based have hidden. No telling whether you’ll feel tage which is in an isolated position under ended just as the Battle of Culloden started. tures a recreation of a Highland village. Open on a recipe of the bonny prince himself, who the presence of Highlanders gone. But keep the Black Cuillin ridge on the Isle of Skye off The show’s been renewed for two more sea- daily Easter-late September. 9:30 am-5 pm gave islanders the secret to his private elixir an eye out for men in red coats. — AP the west coast of Scotland. sons, but we don’t know a lot of details on Admission about $3.25. in gratitude for their help. lifestyle MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016 FASHION Saudi designers steal show at Dubai fashion week

Saudi Arabia’s Suzan Farhoud (left) and Leen Al-Shishakly walk on stage at the end of a fashion show. rom a mother and daughter duo hooked on denim to an art- Finspired fashionista, female designers from ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia stole the limelight at Arab Fashion Week 2016 in Dubai. Models strutted the catwalk late Saturday in mini-dresses, cropped jackets, skin-tight jeans and flamboyantly embroidered transparent blouses. They were the work of Suzan Farhoud and her daughter Leen Al-Shieshakly, who set up their “Jeans Couture” brand just a year ago, hoping to share their passion for denim. Farhoud designs the clothes, while Shieshakly creates bags and manages the business. “We wanted the Saudis... not to look at denim in a casual way,” Shieshakly said, but also to “wear it for a formal event.” “We wanted to get the Models present creations by Saudi Arabia’s Suzan denim into the Saudi market as well as Farhoud and Leen Al-Shishakly. the Middle East,” said the US-educated 26-year-old, who wore her dark hair in a short bob. Their collection, named “Out of the Garden”, mixes the fabric with art,” she told AFP of her ArAm brand, while at the same time do something almost everything. They have created which launched in 2013. “This collection suitable for the region,” she said. “I am denim tops, trousers, jackets, and dress- was inspired by tropical nature-the col- conservative in my clothing... Even in es-many covered with colorful light ors and figures such as the birds and private events I prefer long sleeves as I flowing capes or skirts. flowers (and) even iguanas,” said the feel they are more elegant.” Caroline “I always loved jeans,” said Farhoud, British-educated designer. Rush, chief executive of the British who wore a long dress that mixed a She wore a sumptuous pink and pur- Fashion Council, said she believes con- denim top with a light flowery skirt and ple skirt and a white structured top, her servative designs are gaining traction in sleeves. “I always thought of garments bright blue eyeliner matching her nail the West. “I think that modest fashion is with jeans that I wouldn’t find any- polish. A colorful fish-shaped brooch certainly something that is growing in where.” Farhoud said having a German with feathers completed the look. the Western world,” she told AFP. mother had influenced her designs. Ammari said she used various fabrics She described the Saudi designers’ “Since I am half Arab and half Western I including lace, the complex weaves of collections as “very different in terms of wanted to mix modern and elegant,” she jacquard and super-fine tulle. Ammari, style but very open”. “The soft power said. They say their creations have been who covers her hair with an elegant tur- around the creative industry and partic- well-received in Saudi Arabia, where ban, designs on conservative lines, com- ularly fashion does have a very powerful women are forced to cover up from bining long skirts with full-length message in terms of showing how cul- head-to-toe in public. Asked if breaking sleeves. tures are changing,” she said. “(Fashion) social barriers is among her aims, “When I create a design I keep in is a fantastic way to be able to show Shieshakly said: “totally”. “I want the mind that I should be international that.” — AFP people to wear our clothes, to be very independent women that have freedom of expression,” she said in English. “That’s very important to me.”

Elegance and art Their casual designs contrasted with Saudi Arabia’s those of another Saudi designer, Arwa Suzan Farhoud Al-Ammari, whose style mixes luxury (left) and Leen with elegance and art. Her models drew Al-Shishakly pose everyone’s gaze as they walked down during a fashion the catwalk in dresses, coats, skirts and show presenting tops of structured, layered fabric. their creations Elegant enough for an English tea party, during the Arab her designs were decorated with leaves, Fashion Week flowers, and even big birds. “I loved arts, in Dubai. so I started a fashion line inspired by — AFP photos Saudi designers steal show at Dubai fashion week

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An urban artist sprays graffiti during the International Festival of Graffiti at downtown of Mexico City. — AFP Michelin gives DC a prestigious vote of culinary confidence

Chef Aaron Silverman, owner of Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple and Pearls A kitchen staffer prepares appetizers in the kitchen of the Pineapple and An eggplant tart is on display at the Pineapple and Pearls restaurant. restaurants, poses inside Pineapple And Pearls’ kitchen in Washington, DC. Pearls restaurant. — AFP photos

t’s a Wednesday night and Rose’s Luxury Buoyed by the success of his first gastronomic ing scene one of the most exciting in the Francisco or New York-where the stakes are so dining establishments. One of Bajaj’s restaurants won’t open for nearly another hour, but a venture, Silverman has begun building a small United States today.” high.” He also credits the city’s slightly lower Rasika is among the frontrunners vying for a Iline is already snaking out from under the kingdom of DC restaurants. Next door to rents-in neighborhoods previously considered Michelin star. When he landed in DC, the sea- brightly colored awning of one of Rose’s sits its higher-end spinoff Pineapple Gastronomic fearlessness to be dangerous-as helping to usher in the soned restauranteur said that dining establish- Washington’s buzziest restaurants. The flock of and Pearls. Washington’s circle of elite eaters wel- city’s nascent restaurant scene. ments in the then-quiet capital were concen- eager diners is a testament to the capital city’s Rumor has it the sibling restaurant that comed the news that Michelin’s team of “It’s not inexpensive to open a restaurant, but trated in the area immediately surrounding the newfound foodie street cred, which grabbed opened in April is in the running for a two-star anonymous inspectors had descended on the it’s certainly easier,” Sietsema said. Washington White House. “Now, people are breaking the attention of international culinary rating from Michelin’s arbiters of haute cuisine. city. Among them is Tom Sietsema, The culinary veteran Ashok Bajaj opened his first boundaries, they’re going to unknown places tastemakers who are set to publish their first The $250-dollar menu that features more than Washington Post newspaper’s food critic. “It’s restaurant in 1988, as the city was gearing up to in the city to open restaurants,” he said. “For the Michelin guide to the city October 13. a dozen courses includes a yogurt-filled bon- great that this revered guide is coming,” inaugurate President George HW Bush. Since Michelin guide to endorse us, to review our “Every time I come here there is something bon sitting atop a slotted absinthe spoon-bal- Sietsema said. “There is this fearlessness in then he has hosted the Clintons, Madeleine restaurants in the city-it means a lot.” “We have new and exciting,” said Sandy Diamond, a anced over a glass of fennel juice, celery, green Washington-that one can’t have in, say, San Albright and Nelson Mandela at his half-a-dozen come a long way.” — AFP perky retiree who with her daughter made a apple and absinthe-and a tart featuring the pilgrimage to the storied restaurant from her delicate “fairy tale” variety of eggplants. rural Vermont home. “Everything is always a new experience for your taste buds.” The white ‘Capitol Hill game changer’ Pink umbrellas door trimmed in forest green finally opens and Bon Appetit, one of America’s leading food decorate the Lebanese the patient epicures stream in to the spacious magazines, recently dubbed Rose’s Luxury a Ministry of Public dining room with walls of weathered brick, “Capitol Hill game changer”-two years after Health in the capital which looks into the open kitchen. naming the spot America’s top new restaurant, Beirut as part of a a major boost for Washington’s gastronomic national campaign for A culinary kingdom notoriety. Long considered a culinary waste- the public awareness of Rose’s Luxury opened in late 2013 to grand land of power lunches and bland steakhouses, breast cancer. — AFP fanfare, becoming an instant sensation on the the US capital city has seen its popularity city’s foodscape. The restaurant opened with among foodies skyrocket in recent years. “The just 20 employees, a payroll that quickly DC scene is just growing so much,” Silverman jumped to 65. “We had to grow very quickly,” said, sporting a chef’s smock over his tattooed said owner Aaron Silverman, 34, who worked arms. “It’s so exciting-everybody is excited in New York and the southern city Charleston about it.” before returning home to open his first restau- He attributes Washington’s evolution of rant. A no-reservations eatery featuring rea- taste to an influx of young people, which is sonably priced contemporary American cui- noticeable in the newly bustling Capitol Hill sine with an international spin, Rose’s is known neighborhood, where he opened his restau- for its 13-dollar plate of spaghetti bathed in a rants. Thanks to the city’s epicurean ambition spicy tomato sauce that is tempered by a it will now become the fourth US city-joining sweet dose of strawberries. New York, Chicago and San Francisco-to cur- In feats of endurance many diners wait for rently wear the Michelin badge of honor. hours to snag a seat at one of the honey- “Washington chefs who have left and cooked stained wood tables-but one hometown around the world have come back to celebrity managed to skip the long line. Washington,” said Michael Ellis, Michelin’s President Barack Obama celebrated his 54th international director. “They have been incor- birthday last year at the small-plates restau- porating new types of products, new types of rant, though the restaurant kept mum on seasonings, new types of cooking techniques.” what the commander-in-chief ordered. “[They] have really made the Washington din-