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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 JAMADA ALTHANI 21, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Palestine Assad pays At least 42 Hamilton to hold Easter visit killed in seals first trade to recaptured Pakistan road Formula 1 exhibition2 Christian8 town accident12 hat-trick19 Al-Watan, Alam Al-Youm Max 39º Min 23º suspended for two weeks High Tide 04:37 & 15:03 Low Tide Newspapers closed for breaking media blackout 09:43 & 22:45 40 PAGES NO: 16142 150 FILS Ministry denies By B Izzak KUWAIT: The Ministry of Information announced yester- day that a judicial order was issued to close the Al-Watan rumors of AIDS and Alam Al-Youm newspapers for two weeks for violat- ing a ban on news regarding the ‘conspiracy videotape’. patient release The ministry said it has conveyed the order to the two newspapers, adding the order was based on a request KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry refuted news reports by the public prosecution because the two newspapers suggesting that an AIDS patient was allowed to broke a news blackout on the videotape that shocked remain in Kuwait against protocols that call for the country. deporting expatriates if tests reveal that they are HIV The ministry said in a statement that its role is limited positive. Al-Rai reported yesterday that police to implementing the law and the orders of the judiciary. released the Iranian man last August, and since then The order to shut the two newspapers came after they he has been receiving treatment at the Infectious published reports that could undermine the investiga- Diseases Hospital. But the ministry said in a state- tion in the case that was debated in a closed session by ment yesterday that the man was deported after the National Assembly last week, the ministry said. spending three months in the country in accor- Legal sources said the two newspapers received the dance with the required procedures in cases of closure order mainly for publishing a statement by expatriates infected with the disease. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahd Al-Sabah in response to a state- “The Citizenship and Passports Department is ment issued by National Assembly Speaker Marzouk Al- keen on making sure that all visa-related transac- Ghanem last week regarding the closed door session. tions are approved based on the health and security The government told the Assembly last week the video- qualification of applicants,” read the statement tapes were tampered with and are not reliable, KUNA released by the Security Media Department at the reported. Interior Ministry. Al-Watan newspaper is owned by Sheikh Ali Al- The statement confirmed that medical tests KUWAIT: Central Bank Governor Dr Mohammed Al-Hashel gestures during a press conference yester- Khalifa Al-Sabah, a former minister and a member of the signed by the Ministry of Health last September day. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat ruling family, while Alam Al-Youm is close to the political revealed that the man tested positive for HIV. His opposition. Speaking after receiving the order, Sheikh visa was extended for three months to finalize his Khalifa said the newspaper will stop publication but will procedures, during which he was put in quarantine Local banks won’t share continue to update its website. He also said the paper at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, the ministry said. will start legal procedures today to challenge the order “The man was provided with medical care to pre- which he said was based on a wrong understanding of vent health complications, and was eventually info with foreign govts the law. deported after he completed his procedures and Alam Al-Yawm editor Abdulhameed Al-Da’as said his obtained his full rights,” the statement read. Central Bank chief satisfied with economy newspaper had also received a notice about the verdict Al-Rai claimed that the man escaped from the yesterday and would cease publication for two weeks. Its Infectious Diseases Hospital on April 18, 2013, 10 By Nawara Fattahova Bank’s laws guarantee the banking security of all front page yesterday featured comments from politicians days after he was admitted there when his medical clients, regardless of nationality. Regarding the issue of and media figures against the expected suspension. tests for visa procedures came positive for HIV. The KUWAIT: The Central Bank will not require banks in the requirements of the United States to disclose the A large number of lawmakers also blasted the sus- man was arrested on Aug 29, 2014, after which Kuwait to share customer information with foreign bank account information of American nationals who pension decision, with reports saying that a number of police dropped charges against him and transferred governments, Central Bank Governor Dr Mohammed are clients of local banks, we have found a middle MPs are contemplating to file a request to grill the infor- him to the hospital again. Al-Hashel said during a press conference yesterday. solution - banks must ask the permission of the clients. mation minister over the move. Continued on Page 10 “Both the Kuwait constitution and the Central Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 10 Jump in new MERS cases

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia confirmed 20 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) on Saturday and yesterday, adding up to 49 infections in six days, a Qaradawi attempts sudden increase of a disease that kills about a third of the people infected and has no cure. MERS, a SARS-like novel coronavirus that emerged in Saudi Arabia two to soothe Gulf rift years ago, has infected 244 people in the kingdom, of DOHA: An influential Qatar-based tion of the Qatari government ... I do whom 76 have died, the Health Ministry said on its web- Islamist whose fiery sermons strained not take on an official position, but just site. ties between Doha and its neighbors express my personal opinion,” he said in However, Health Minister Abdullah Al-Rabia yester- sent a conciliatory message to coun- an emailed statement on Sunday. day told reporters there was no scientific evidence yet tries he has criticized in an apparent The ageing cleric used unusually to justify ordering additional preventative measures attempt to help end a rift placatory language about such as travel restrictions. He said he did not know why between the Gulf Arab Qatar’s neighbors, some of there had been a surge of cases in Jeddah but said it allies. Sheikh Youssef Al- whom he has accused of a might be part of a seasonal pattern since there was also Qaradawi, an Egyptian- variety of failings including a big rise in infections last April and May. Another clus- born cleric whose sermons being insufficiently Islamic. MOJAVE, California: This Sept 25, 2013 file photo shows British entrepreneur ter of cases has been detected in the United Arab have often admonished “I would like to say I love all Richard Branson at the Virgin Galactic hangar at Mojave Air and Space Port. — AP Emirates and a Malaysian who was recently in the Gulf the authorities in Saudi the countries of the Gulf, has been confirmed as infected, his country said. Arabia and the United and they all love me: Saudi MERS has no vaccine or anti-viral treatment, but Arab Emirates (UAE), said Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE firm to send international and Saudi health authorities say the dis- all views expressed in his United Arab Emirates, ease, which originated in camels, does not transmit eas- preaching were his own Oman, and Bahrain. I con- ily between people and may simply die out. Health and not those of Qatar. sider them one country citizen into space experts have warned, however, that MERS has the “My personal position and one house,” he said. potential to mutate eventually. does not reflect the posi- Youssef Al-Qaradawi Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 10 DUBAI: One lucky citizen of the oil-rich after pumping in additional funds that United Arab Emirates could soon get the would go toward developing a satellite chance to be rocketed into space. launch program. Government-backed Aabar Investments The free ride on offer is a way to give Construction frenzy yesterday announced a competition to something back to the UAE, Virgin Galactic award an Emirati a free spot aboard Virgin CEO George Whitesides said. “Without the Galactic’s spaceship when it begins ferrying support of Aabar Investments, this program alters Beirut skyline paying tourists on suborbital trips promis- would not be where it is today,” he said in a BEIRUT: One by one, the old traditional going for it. A famously scenic ing a taste of weightlessness and a view of statement. Virgin Galactic’s initial deal with houses of Beirut are vanishing as luxury Mediterranean city surrounded by once the Earth’s curvature. The UAE is a seven- Aabar called for plans to build a spaceport towers sprout up on every corner, alter- lush mountains, Beirut may soon be over- state federation that includes Dubai and the in Abu Dhabi, though the company is for ing the city’s skyline almost beyond run with buildings - all at the expense of federal capital Abu Dhabi. The OPEC mem- now focused on completing flight tests of recognition amid an ongoing construc- green parks and pedestrian areas. ber country has a nascent satellite program its SpaceShipTwo and launching commer- tion frenzy seemingly immune to ten- Robert Saliba, professor of architec- and is eager to develop its own space indus- cial service from its custom-designed space- sions from the civil war raging next door. ture and urban planning at the American try as part of a broader push to diversify its port in New Mexico. Lebanon’s enchanting Ottoman and University of Beirut, said Beirut always economy. A public relations firm working for colonial French-style buildings once rep- has been attractive for investors because Contest details have yet to be worked Aabar’s parent company, the government- resented Beirut’s rich history, withstand- of its cultural diversity and free spirit. out, but it appears the millions of expatri- run International Petroleum Investment ing years of civil war and invasions only “Beirut is a reflection of a hybrid city ates who far outnumber the local Emirati Company, was unable to confirm whether to be demolished in peace time by where the market takes over the future population aren’t eligible. Aabar is a partial the contest winner would be launching wealthy Gulf Arab investors. development. ... My own observation is owner of Virgin Galactic along with Sir from Abu Dhabi or the US spaceport. In that, Beirut is no different than that Beirut was never interested in its his- Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. The compa- SpaceShipTwo is a prototype commercial Dubai, Doha or other major world cities tory. It’s a city that was always taken by ny, one of several state-linked investment version of SpaceShipOne, which in 2004 overtaken by a global trend for modern, modernity,” he said. Still, he said Beirut is firms backed by Abu Dhabi, gave Virgin became the first privately developed tall buildings. But in a country that prides fast becoming saturated, a city often said Galactic a major financial jolt in 2009 by manned rocket to reach space. Hundreds of itself on its rich history, many complain to provide the smallest ratio of open BEIRUT: A luxury tower is seen under construction agreeing to pay $280 million in exchange would-be space tourists have already paid that Lebanon is losing its charm and spaces for its inhabitants in the world. on the seafront in this Feb 18, 2014 photo. — AP for just under a third of the space startup. It deposits on tickets now selling for $250,000 character, often said to be the only thing Continued on Page 10 raised its stake to nearly 38 percent in 2011 for a chance to fly aboard the craft. — AP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 LOCAL

Philippines, India embassies accused of stalling deportees release

KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti lawmaker a majority of inmates citizens of the accused two Asian embassies of Philippines and India. “The reason failure to cooperate with local behind this is a lack of proper con- authorities in order to end deporta- cern from the inmates’ respective tion procedures for their nationals embassies to return them home,” locked up at the deportation Kandari told Al-Jarida daily. In addi- detention. The parliament’s human tion to asking local authorities to rights committee had conducted urge embassies to ‘look after’ their unscheduled tours at jails and locked-up citizens, the panel plans detention centers around Kuwait a to make a request to the Foreign couple of weeks ago. Committee Ministry to exchange prisoners as member MP Abdulkareem Al- part of agreements signed KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Seif Palace, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Kandari said afterwards that the between Kuwait and other states, Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah. During the meeting, the Defense Minister presented to His Highness the newly-appointed Deputy Chief of panel discovered that the deporta- including India and the Philippines, Staff of Kuwait’s Army Lt Gen Mohammad Khodr. tion center was overcrowded, with Kandari said. MP slams Kuwait’s clean fuel project Only 500 job opportunities

KUWAIT: The clean fuel project signed in unemployment and education. “Going for- state departments, as well as agreeing on a In the meantime, Al-Anbaa reported that issue was pitched during a previous meeting Kuwait recently is far from being a national ward with this policy is a dangerous indicator proper hiring mechanism and fair end of serv- some MPs have started gathering signatures of the parliament’s housing committee featur- priority and contains flaws when it comes to that reflects unawareness of the ladder of pri- ice indemnity for state employees, said MP on a petition to hold a special session in the ing Public Authority for Housing Welfare rep- its returns that Oil Minister Ali Al-Omair is orities,” Abdullah said. The Kuwait National Yaqoub Al-Sane, the head of the committee. parliament to discuss unemployment. MP resentatives, and discussed as one of several aware of, a lawmaker charged. MP Khalil Petroleum Company (KNPC) held a contract To tackle those challenges, the panel has Kamel Al-Awadhi said that the plans discussed ideas to resolve the housing issue, said Abdullah urged Omair to ‘understand the seri- signing ceremony last week in which it assigned a ‘huge team’ to study all issues include pushing the government to encour- sources close to the panel. ousness of the issue at hand’ and take prompt announced the Clean Fuel Project deal was “especially when it comes to the strategic age the private sector to become part of the Minister of Housing Yasser Abul is set to ‘corrective measures’. Abdullah explained in official. The KD 3.4 billion contracts were alternative payroll system”, Sane told Al-Qabas. solution. Sources with knowledge of the gov- attend the committee’s meeting Wednesday, statements published by Annahar daily yester- signed with three consortia led by Japan’s JGC He added that representatives from the Public ernment’s thinking said meanwhile that the after which an announcement about ‘achiev- day that the estimated KD 3.4 billion project Corp, Britain’s Petrofac and US-based Fluor Institution for Social Security and Civil Service government seriously considers ‘rewarding’ ing positive steps’ is expected, according to will only provide 500 job opportunities for Corp. Commission will be invited to the panel’s companies that hire as many Kuwaiti workers the source who spoke to Al-Rai on the condi- Kuwaiti employees, according to the minister’s meeting today and Wednesday to discuss pro- as possible, by easing procedures to obtain tion of anonymity. The government’s plans answers to questions he had previously made Alternative payroll system posals. contracts for government projects. currently stand at providing 34,000 housing on that regard. “Is it logical that for millions of The parliament’s human resources commit- The government is working on an overhaul units within three years, and possibly 25,000 dinars, only one job is created [for Kuwaitis]?” tee faces big challenges to end three key of the public sector’s payroll system amid Housing more within two and a half years as per Abdullah wondered. He further questioned issues with amending the public sector’s pay- complaints of inequality and favoritism. But On the housing issue, a report yesterday amendments that minister Abul proposed for giving priority to project given its ‘embarrass- roll system. The challenges include coming up Sane says that the vision the Cabinet provided revealed ‘serious plans’ to free military facilities existing laws, the sources said. As per the pro- ing and weak financial returns’, and ahead of with a strategic alternative for the payroll sys- to his committee was ‘disappointing’, prompt- in order to create lands that can be used to posed amendments, suburbs would be estab- other mega developmental projects which tem under which salaries are unified for ing the panel to start looking into the issue build government houses within a timeframe lished around the Kharian, Mutlaa and help address main issues such as housing, employees with similar job classifications in from scratch. that helps meet the growing demand. The Subbiya city projects, the sources explained. Palestine to hold trade exhibition

By Ben Garcia

KUWAIT: Palestinian companies will partic- ipate in a four-day trade fair in Kuwait at the end of the month, announced the Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub. Speaking at the Palestinian embassy in Bayan, Ambassador Tahboub said the exhibition was made possible in conjunction with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce and with the support of Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Rami Tahboub, Palestine Ambassador to Interior. “Without their support and assur- Kuwait ances, we will not be able to hold this Kuwaitis and residents of Kuwait to experi- biggest exhibition of our services and ence the best of our best. Please support products in Kuwait despite our short and visit our trade fair. This is open to all,” notices,” he added. he said. More than 100 delegates are due to Tahboub lauded the renewed and excel- exhibit their products at the event, which lent bilateral ties in both politics and eco- will be held from April 29 to May 2 at the nomics, especially after the visit of their Kuwait International Fair Ground in Misref Palestinian President Mamoud Abbas to Hall B4 (from 10am-1pm and 4pm-10pm). Kuwait. “HH the Amir and our president Tahboub said Palestinian companies will have excellent relations. HH the Amir sup- display various products from Palestine and ports the struggle of the Palestinian people mostly in the line of food businesses but and they support our policy and also products such detergents, cosmetics, Palestinian leadership. They are aware of traditional handicrafts as well as stones and the issues that happen in Palestine and marbles, leathers, potteries and ceramics. they are the first to know about our cause,” “Some of the items will be sold in very he pointed out. low prices in order to encourage more Palestinians in Kuwait number around traders/merchants to get our products and 70,000 including those Palestinians who use it. We mean business and we want are holders of third country passports.

KUWAIT: Minister Hind Al-Subeih and other officials at the Arab Orphan Day celebra- tion yesterday. Kuwait pioneer in caring for orphans KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and She added that “these celebrations serve Labor and Minister of State for Planning and as a pause to assess the extent of efforts Development Hind Al-Subeih underscored given towards the nation”. here yesterday that Kuwait has taken pio- Al-Subeih pointed out that such celebra- neering steps in caring for orphans. tions also incite cooperation and integra- Al-Subeih said in a speech during a cere- tion between the bodies and the various mony on the occasion of Arab Orphan Day institutions to lay the foundations for build- that celebrating national, religious and ing the country and provide an opportunity social occasions is an opportunity to high- for a brighter future for orphans. The minis- light aspects of social cohesion between ter expressed her happiness for Kuwait’s cel- members of the community and its institu- ebration of this occasion in implementation tions, and a catalyst for further efforts, espe- of the decision of the Council of Arab Social cially in the field of social work for groups Affairs Ministers at its twenty-sixth meeting that need more attention. held in Cairo in 2006. —KUNA MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 LOCAL

Photo of the day

KUWAIT: The old Chamber of Commerce building is being torn down despite calls by youth activists to preserve the last vestiges of Kuwait’s post-oil architectural era. Kuwait City’s skyline has changed rap- idly over the past decade as low-rise buildings have given way to glittering skyscrapers, fuelled by a massive construction boom. — Photo by Joseph Shagra No plans yet to cut subsidized food Commitment to maintain food security

KUWAIT: Kuwait has no plans to reduce the the sources who spoke to Al-Rai on the condi- There is also concern that subsidization of amount of food items that Kuwaitis are entitled tion of anonymity. “Despite increases in subsi- cement and reinforcement steel could encour- to buy at subsidized prices every month, a local dization rates, food subsidy costs remain at a age selling these materials abroad for more Drivers, reps lose license daily reported yesterday. Recent debates over normal level, so reducing them is not consid- profits. The parliament had approved a bill last studies mulled by the government to reduce ered an urgent need for the state,” the source month that entitled a citizen to KD 30,000 from when visa canceled energy and fuel subsidies, or lift them com- said. the government to use for buying basic build- pletely when it comes to expatriate consumers, ing material for his house. KUWAIT: Driving licenses given as excep- In a bid to address this issue, a deci- led to speculations that the state might look at Construction materials Kuwaitis prefer adding more items into the tions to drivers and company representa- sion was approved last year to cancel the reducing subsidized food in the future. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry sent list of subsidized materials, including air-condi- tives will be canceled if the holder’s visa license of a family driver or company rep- But this does not seem to be the case, a letter to the Customs General Department, tioning and elevators, according to a survey is canceled or they change jobs, a local resentative if the visa is canceled or if he according to Ministry of Commerce and requesting ‘tightened measures’ to prevent conducted recently by the Ministry of daily reported recently. Foreigners in changes his profession. The decision is Industry sources who said that minister export of construction material produced in Commerce and Industry. According to sources Kuwait are required to meet a set of reg- expected to go into effect next month Abdulmuhsin Al-Mudej “has no plans to alter Kuwait, including cement and reinforcement familiar with the survey that covered Kuwaitis ulations to obtain a driver’s license, after the traffic, immigration and other subsidy levels” for Kuwaitis through the steel. The ministry seeks to ensure a sustainable who benefited from the construction materials including having a university degree and departments in the ministry finished link- ‘Tamween’ (food supply) ration cards. supply of basic building materials at stable subsidization, 90 percent said that central AC at least a KD 400 monthly salary. Drivers ing their database systems to follow the The minister’s stance reflects commitment prices ahead of major housing and infrastruc- should be added to the list. Meanwhile, 60 per- hired through an article 20 visa (given to procedure, Al-Watan reported. to maintaining food security in Kuwait and ture projects set to be implemented in the cent found it necessary to add bricks and domestic helpers), as well as company The decision also stipulates that a keeping food subsidies away from all discus- coming few years, Al-Qabas reported yesterday, wiring, while others requested elevators and representatives can bypass those driver or company representative will not sions on rationalizing spending, according to quoted ministry insiders. aluminum kitchens. requirements and obtain a license. The be allowed to return to Kuwait for two Interior Ministry says that this has years after his visa is canceled. They can allowed thousands of unqualified expa- do so if hired for a profession not includ- triates to obtain licenses through manip- ed in the list of jobs exempt from the ulation. license condition. Sea mammals’ cause of death remains unknown

KUWAIT: The reason behind the death of at pollutants, environmentalists believe that least 17 sea mammals found along Kuwait’s starvation most likely led to the animals’ coastline nearly two months ago is likely to death. This theory seem to be supported by remain a mystery. That is because samples general tests that revealed that the stom- taken from carcasses of dead porpoises achs of the dead porpoises where empty south of the country were decomposed, for a long time, the source said. preventing accurate results from being achieved, said a source who followed up ‘No pollution’ the testing procedures. In other news, the Ministry of Electricity The samples are currently kept at the and Water reassured that the Arabian Gulf KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ali Al-Obeidi inaugurating the new Fintas medical center yesterday. Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and waters have not been affected by an oil Fish Resources after tests at its specialized leak recently in the Tigris River in Iraq. laboratories in Amghara failed to return There have been concerns the leak caused accurate results, said the source who spoke by a ruptured oil pipe might cause pollu- to Al-Qabas on the condition of anonymity. tion in the Arabian Gulf where the river nat- The source said that tests carried out by the urally flows out. But Mohammad Bushehri, Environmental Public Authority were also the Assistant Undersecretary for Water useless because the testing was done at Operation and Maintenance, explained in the Kuwait Zoo morgue “which is not pre- statements to Al-Qabas that the issue pared for these purposes”. depends on the speed of currents in the Since tests at the waters where the dead Gulf waters and their ability to sweep the mammals were found came negative for pollution away.

No new Coronavirus cases reported in Kuwait

KUWAIT: No new Coronavirus cases have supreme committee tasked with following up Organization precautionary measures. been reported in Kuwait, re-affirmed Health developments of the Coronavirus in the coun- On the other hand, Al-Obeidi said the new Minister Dr Ali Al-Obeidi yesterday. try. center is an integrated medical facility offering In his speech during the opening of the new He added that all measures to prevent the services to more than 37,000 people and con- Fintas medical center, Al-Obeidi said he was in spread of such diseases have been taken in sists of the most needed disciplines and other constant contact with members of the accordance with the World Health specialized clinics. — KUNA KAC discusses details of Boeing offer

KUWAIT: Well-informed sources said that Kuwait has stressed that KAC succeeded in getting a 10 routes and destinations. Airways’ board of directors held a meeting last percent discount on the value of the deal made Furthermore, the sources said that Wataniya week in which it discussed current developments with Airbus to purchase 25 new planes and lease was currently negotiating with its debtors ALAFCO concerning the details of a Boeing offer. The 12. She added that KAC has already paid the first and KASCO. As a government establishment origi- sources said that the meeting also discussed the payment which equals 2 percent of the total value. nally owned by KAC, KASCO showed some under- resignation of five KAC managers and the proce- Meanwhile, informed sources said Wataniya standing of the situation, but ALAFCO demanded a dures to be followed in filling up those vacancies. Airways has filed its financial statement for the past payment of 50 percent of its KD 4.2 million debt Commenting on the date of delivering the new year in addition to a plan to restructure the compa- before negotiating on how to pay the balance, leased Airbus planes, the sources said that an A320 ny pending resuming its activities. The sources which Wataniya cannot currently afford. jet would be delivered on schedule in December or added that Wataniya awaits official approval to Commenting on selling the Wataniya terminal, KUWAIT: Following the expiry of the grace period granted to the owners of land plots earlier. The sources added the KAC board was still hold a general assembly meeting and get share- Wataniya stressed that it has received no official at Amghara Scrap yard, the demolition of state property violation teams yesterday in the process of selecting an international bank holders’ approval of the plan. The sources added offers so far and that its administration hopes to started removing unlicensed plots and managed to remove 70 per cent of them on the from among 5 nominees to provide consultancy on that the plan comprises of reducing the carrier’s sell it within three months to the Civil Aviation or first day. Head of the demolition team, Haidar Al-Shamali said that the whole market financing its fleet renovation deal with Airbus. capital by 80 percent, then increasing it by 50 per- the Amiri Diwan to use the money to paying off its would be moved to a new location in Al-Na’ayem area and promised to have all viola- Notably, KAC board chairperson Rasha Al-Roumi cent to KD 24 million. The plan also includes its debts to ALAFCO and KASCO. tions removed by next week. —Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 LOCAL

Local spotlight GCC reunion scribbler’s note Lesson learned We are to blame from Algeria

By Muna Al-Fazai By Jamie Etheridge Al-Anbaa

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n the past few days, I followed the Algerian election t has become habba (trendy) for politicians and government eagerly and intensely. Not that I’m in favor of a specific officials to blame expatriates for all the wrongs in Kuwait, from Icandidate, but for me this was a living test worth observ- Itraffic jams to the cost of subsidies and rising inflation. ing and a lesson learned on how to read history. The elec- Let’s just admit it. We are to blame. We drive cars and use a lot tion now is over and Bouteflika won a new fourth term. of fuel. We buy lots of stuff (furniture, mobile phones, clothes, Kuwait is miles away from Algeria. But we have ties with makeup, baby items, shoes, gold and jewelry, food, cupcakes, that country, therefore this election is a unique opportunity Starbucks, newspapers, etc) and definitely contribute to the con- to learn on how this country was able to confront the inner sumerist society in Kuwait. challenges, opposition and the pressure of the Arab Spring. Not only that, but some of us are criminals. Some of us are Last year I visited Algeria as the external affairs advisor of thieves or murderers or drug/alcohol traffickers. Some of us Kuwait’s parliament speaker. It was a trip that brought back defraud our employers and leave the country without paying off to me many old memories when I was a UN staff in the early our loans. We can also be rude and ill mannered, drive without nineties, serving in these countries as part of my mission. I consideration or respect queues, and tend to want to take jobs knew Tunisia and Libya well, but wondered how Algeria had that the government intends for Kuwaitis to fill. changed after all these years, passing through the heavy kuwait digest We are to blame for so many of Kuwait’s ills. We are a large seg- winds of the Arab Spring! ment, a majority in fact, of the population and we produce trash The Arab Spring took the lives of two next-door coun- and use Kuwait’s water, electricity, sewage system and energy. tries, but Algeria survived. How did this happen? Although Groups without real agendas We buy groceries by the shipload, from hypermarkets and co- all these countries are neighbors, every one of them has its ops and baqalas. We shop in Kuwait’s malls and supermarkets and own character, history and privacy. The Algerians are proud we live in Kuwait’s apartments and villas. We sleep on pillows of themselves, the history of their country and the man who By Mohammed Al-Zuabi bought from home stores and eat in restaurants from the five-hat made that happen. I believe that Algerians respect and Chinese restaurants to shawarma stands. We weekend in Kuwait’s highly regard Mr Bouteflika. He has been in politics since few small, infamous groups recently organized understand and only make for propaganda to attract hotels and even bring our families for holidays to visit. We fly in serving as foreign minister in the 1960s and helped end the the so-called opposition conference where their media attention so people believe they really count! and out of Kuwait’s airports, ride in Kuwait’s taxis and even give devastating civil war of the 1990s. Afounders called them ‘political movements’ and These small groups lack political experience and birth to our children in Kuwait’s hospitals. Mr Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been president for the past started using different names we had never heard of to very often misinterpret things. They are driven by We are to blame as much for the mess and the trash and the 15 years. For some Western observers, this is a long time. identify each of them. They then started shouting in youthful, irrational rush and uncontrolled recklessness. dust as the average Kuwaiti. We may not have political rights and But Algeria is an old-fashioned country and not a Western loud voices as if their audience filled all yards and This is because older members lack the wisdom of well- we aren’t asking for them. But we should have responsibility for country. The oil-rich Algerian state today enjoys a margin of streets and they were sure of winning everybody’s experienced seniors. Such groups are doomed to fail- our surroundings, a basic civic awareness, appreciation and freedom that allows some political differences. It is com- votes! ure and will actually carry the seeds of their own self- respect for the country in which we live. mon to hear some politicians call for change, to fuel the Honestly speaking, I do not know why such a small destruction deep within by forgetting about people’s We are to blame for imitating negative habits foreign to our youth and enlarge the circle of protests. It is the same sce- country with a population of less than 1.25 million citi- real-life sufferings. Parroting alien and overambitious home countries such as throwing trash from car windows or nario for those who are eager for power. I agree with those zens would have so many political groups? It is as if and extreme demands will never provide a peaceful treating our maids like anything less than human beings that who call for the need for change with increased concern those groups only view Kuwait as a ‘hatching machine’ political atmosphere through which such small groups deserve basic decency and respect. over the president’s health. But who can be the alternative!? to produce more of such small political groups that in can develop and mature in order to eventually pro- We are to blame as much as anyone else and we should be That is the question. This is not an easy country to lead, and some cases include as few members as the visitors of a mote political practices in Kuwait. both proud and ashamed of all that we have contributed to the struggle and civil conflict can be bloody. small diwaniya in an old, ignored neighborhood. Crazy personal ambitions that aim at reaching their Kuwait. Most of us came here or come here to make money, to The threat Algeria is facing lies between ethnic clashes live an expat life and maybe for a bit of adventure. For those of us I do realize that the atmosphere of freedom has special goals through the shortest routes regardless of between Arabs and Berbers and the lingering danger of ter- who have made Kuwait home - however temporary - we are as rorism. These are not small issues. widely expanded under the reign of HH the Amir (may the means will only lead to immediate death of peo- responsible for taking care of it as citizens. Algeria has just passed a tough exam for now. I think Allah guard him), and this is undoubtedly one of the ple’s trust and support. We have already seen contra- I recall watching a video on Facebook a few years ago. The some of the politicians will not keep quiet and will surely try main reasons for this crazy rush to form more groups. dicting statements made by some of those small video showed a street sweeper in a yellow jumpsuit walking to benefit from the youth activists and opposition to sup- Nevertheless, one should also realize that many of groups’ founders, which reflects their eagerness for down a street in Fintas or Egaila or Mahboula or somewhere port their dreams of power. For people like me, I see Algeria these groups have no real agendas or clearly defined, leadership and self-satisfaction regardless of the goals down south. The man walked across a street and at the edge enjoys peace and security. A rare formula that I doubt any applicable ‘roadmaps’. All what they have are elastic declared on foundation! —Translated by Kuwait Times noticed a can of oil someone had thoughtlessly abandoned. power can achieve now. verbal demands and statements they themselves fail to from Al-Anbaa Rather than ignoring it, or picking it up and throwing it in the No one wants to see another Syria there. No one wants trash, the man kicked it and spilled the oil all over the street. to witness a new conflict. The future of Algeria is safe for I was aghast. It’s a small thing really. A petty, hateful act, but now. one that illustrates a very deep and miserable attitude toward in my view Kuwait by many foreigners. Yes there is discrimination here. Yes many of us are here to work for the money and this will never be our permanent home. Yes you may suffer and be cheated and Simplicity: A definite path to mistreated. All of that is true. But it can also be true in your own In my view home country and if you are here, it’s probably because the opportunities you can find at home aren’t as attractive. So acting Situation in a better future for Kuwait like this place is a prison work camp is really self defeating. Life is what we choose to make it and even in the midst of a struggle, we can decide how to view our circumstances and make public schools By Z I Khattak the most of what we have. Because if we are to blame, we can also then be the change. scar Wilde in Lady Windermere’s Fan wrote, “In this only save our national and natural resources but will also Kuwait offers many benefits for expats and it is up to all of us world there are two tragedies. One is not getting reduce air pollution, a major cause of widespread asthma, to find ways to make life here enjoyable. If you die tomorrow, Owhat one wants, and the other is getting it. The cancer and other diseases. then all the petty energy you spent on being unhappy or feeling last is much the worst, the last is a real tragedy!” Driving smaller and fewer cars with less frequency, cheated in Kuwait will have been wasted, because at the end of it, By Abdullah Buwair Kuwait has one of the highest per capita incomes, well designed roads, better public transport will not only you have lived and died here. highest literacy rates in the Middle East, is blessed with take the load off the roads but will also reduce oil con- I know people who have worked their whole adult lives in huge reserves of oil and gas, has a small local population, sumption, pollution, noise, road rage, accidents, mental Kuwait, who were born here and who will likely die here. This is the most generous welfare state, and the longest serv- stress and travel time. may never be their home entirely but in many real respects, it ing parliament in the Middle East. But still it is faced with Take the example of food. It is too much and every- will be their only home and we are to blame if we don’t take many serious problems, causing concern for policymakers. where; it is comparatively cheap and loaded with bad care of it too. [email protected] To resolve these problems, experts suggest eliminat- nutrients like sugar, fats, salt, preservatives and other ing government subsidies on electricity/oil for expats to chemicals. Our unrestricted food consumption, pushed t seems that no matter how much we talk about balance the budget, to widen roads to ease the ever- by the food industry, has turned the whole world into our In my view problems in the Ministry of Education’s perform- growing automobile congestion, to promote awareness hinterland. Our food comes from all over the world. No Iance, we cannot do this topic justice. They say that to fight alarming rates of obesity, to expel expats from wonder the obesity rate is among the highest in Kuwait education provides a good environment for obtaining certain government and private sector jobs to create and the related health problems of diabetes, hyperten- Social advantages knowledge, but the situation in public schools around employment, and so on. sion and heart diseases are so prevalent. We are eating Kuwait is completely the opposite. Such solutions are temporary and will hardly yield the ourselves to early death. By consuming simple and of endowments An elementary school principal told me recently desired outcomes. No other country provides electricity healthy food, we can avoid countless problems. that air conditioning units at her school are not work- as cheap as Kuwait. It is so cheap that its abuse and Simplicity is one of the greatest virtues, endorsed by ing, despite the fact that temperatures are already on wastage is widespread. There is hardly any concern or all religions, including Islam; whereas materialism has the rise. The school has even reached out to parents in effort to reduce its use, even for environmental reasons, been harshly criticized as it gives rise to deadly sins like order to pay for the AC maintenance, which is normally or just for the love of the country. Better price mecha- greed, envy, pride, vanity and corruption. No wonder, the ministry’s job. The principal said that the ministry nisms accompanied by rational use of electricity will do a these ills are so common in our modern society. Most of failed to cover her school in its annual maintenance By Labeed Abdal plan due to a lack of funds! better job than focusing on the expats alone. our problems are caused by our excessive materialistic A teacher in another school told me meanwhile that I wish some expert or study could suggest a realistic lifestyle. If we want to avoid the real tragedy, if we want water coolers have not been working there for months. policy - that is rooted in higher ethics, is close to the true Kuwait to become a better place for now, and in the The problem is not directly linked to the ministry this spirit of Islam, and could bring a real social change - the future, then we need to make a bold decision of pro- time, however. According to the teachers, the school’s policy of simplicity. That is, conscious, collective efforts to moting simplicity as a way of life. Fake solutions are only management refuses to fix the coolers so that it makes reduce excessive materialism. Careful energy use will not illusions. [email protected] more profit as students are forced to buy cold water from the canteen! inister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf Nayef Al-Ajmi The lack of a proper educational environment in kuwait digest said recently that a meeting Kuwait hosted of awqaf Kuwait is hardly limited to maintenance issues. A news Mministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries was report recently exposed a parent’s complaint against to “establish a think-tank for promoting the endowment culture the management of a private school where her daugh- The minister’s mobile phone! in the GCC”. He also clarified that the meeting aims to “intensify ter studies. According to the parent, the management joint efforts to hammer out a strategic plan for GCC Islamic Affairs allowed a student to bring alcoholic drinks to the Ministries to bolster the role of endowments as a means of social school and distribute them to students including her By Thaar Al-Rasheedi solidarity and charity work in the GCC countries”. Future aspira- daughter. Furthermore, the parent accused a teacher few months ago, I started following a new technique I called at 11 pm, introduced myself and told him tions and current events require GCC joint work to safeguard the of sexually harassing her daughter, and also claimed in filing complaints over service that I face at a what happened with me. To my surprise, the man thanked Gulf identity and citizenship as well as promote intellectual mod- that students there are often encouraged to do restaurant or a branch of a well-known company. me. “Thanks for warning me, I do apologize and will work eration, Ajmi said in a statement prior to the meeting. There is no obscene things. How can students receive proper edu- A Whenever a mistake happens, I no more get angry and on straightening things up,” he said. The following day, the doubt that the ministry’s efforts towards boosting work under cation in that kind of environment? This is not men- start shouting at the salesperson or the restaurant operator entire furniture was replaced and I received a call from the the endowment system mean better activation of this method of tioning inadequate teaching methods, which are the because my order was wrongly delivered, arrived late or board chairman. “We do need this kind of feedback from charity. Under the endowment system, properties are directed for main reason for the spread of private tutoring in even inedible. Instead, I find out which company runs that our clients because some of our employees destroy our charitable works voluntarily by their owners. It follows a fixed sys- Kuwait. company branch or restaurant branch, look up the compa- reputation without our knowledge,” he said. tem that helps avoid problems that could arise as a result of heirs’ Support provided by the Ministry of Education has ny’s board chairman’s mobile phone number and give him The same applies to senior officials because most of conflicts following the owner’s death. helped institutes that offer private classes to thrive in a call to tell him that, as the person who runs that compa- them know nothing about what their advisors or deputies Incomes of a property registered at the Ministry of Awqaf and the country. One institute, for example, became so ny, he is responsible for what happened with me because I do. Ministers are always blamed for such follies though I am Islamic Affairs or Ministry of Justice under the endowment system popular that it turned the kitchens in its building into truly believe that employees and clerks only do what they fully confident that if a minIster is notified about mistakes can be used to fund charitable projects such as education, treat- classes to accommodate more students and, of course, are told and call no shots in the companies they work for. some of his staff commit, he would never accept this ment, providing care for people with special needs, etc. The make more money. In order to register at the institute, Months ago, I bought stuff worth KD 600 from a regardless of how senior that official or employee is. endowment system provides an option for people who would a student must sign to take classes for at least 3 famous furniture company. The company technicians Therefore, I urge every minister to allocate a special mobile like to allocate part of their money for charity, and at the same straight hours, with the last hour allocated for practice. delivered the furniture and installed it, but the following phone number and declare it to the public, or at least allo- time use those funds to finance projects with great social bene- This is another excuse to make money by forcing every day I found that it was wrongly assembled in a way that cate a special email to receive complaints directly from the fits. Thus, it is one of the greatest systems in Islam when it comes student to pay for at least 3 hours. caused it to break. I politely called the company telling public without having to go through in-betweens, secre- to its social advantages. The same institute also provides students with them what happened, but unfortunately, the answer was taries or office managers. The minister should himself Kuwait and all GCC states are required to improve the endow- model questions and answers for different subjects ‘who knows it wasn’t you who broke it?!’ Despite the supervise that line or email because regardless of how big ment system and encourage the rich to play a greater social role they are taught. But the strange part is that those same answer’s rudeness, I did not lose my temper and just hung his responsibilities are, he must allocate some of his time to and help the government in its efforts to meet the basic questions often end up in the final exams. up to start looking up the company’s board chairman’s examine the grievances of people he was initially appoint- demands of those in need inside the region, or help others in Coincidence? I think not! mobile number. ed to serve! —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Anbaa need outside. MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 LOCAL 6,000 overseas scholarships to Kuwaiti students this year Growing demand of high school graduates

KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of the disciplines of dentistry, pharmacy and nurs- is scheduled to be held under supervision of the Higher Education Rashid Al-Nuwaihidh ing from 100 to 600 because of Kuwait’s urgent United Nations Development Programme. It will announced here yesterday that the Ministry will need for such specialties. bring together experts, students, along with provide 6,000 scholarships for Kuwaiti students He stressed all scholarships receivers will officials from the public sector and executives in the coming academic year. He added that the study in globally-recognized universities. from the private sector. big number of the scholarships is meant to Some participants in the forum, to be held at meet the growing demand of high school grad- Three-day forum the National Library building, will talk about uates who are seeking to pursue their education A forum, themed “guiding youth toward bet- their personal professional experience and stu- KUWAIT: Brig Khalid Rakan Al-Mikrad pictured with Kuwait University officials and abroad. ter professional future,” will be held on Tuesday dents will be furnished with various studies and students. Al-Nuwaihidh revealed, during a press con- under His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh researches to help make proper selection of ference, that the scholarships cover up to 110 Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah’s aus- their studies “in harmony with the Kuwaiti labor educational disciplines including 89 scientific pices. The three-day forum aims to guide young market requirements.” Fire safety awareness at KU disciplines, literary as well as interdisciplinary citizens on how to choose studies and specialize The forum will be held in implementation of ones. in domains most wanted in the domestic the “desire of the political leadership” that calls By Hanan Al-Saadoun overloading and faulty wiring. “So we rec- He said the ministry was able, through coop- employment market, said Jamal Al-Holi, the for upgrading education and supporting the ommend the installation of smoke detec- eration with cultural attaches in different coun- forum chairman, in remarks to KUNA yesterday. youngsters, as part of the national sustainable KUWAIT: Deputy Director General for Fire tors at homes due to its importance in sav- tries, to increase the number of scholarships in The forum, with the logo, “We are with you,” development strategy. —KUNA Fighting and Human Development Brig ing lives,” he said. Brig Al-Mikrad spoke Khalid Rakan Al-Mikrad lectured at Kuwait about the role of firemen and their duties, University’s College of engineering over the which is not only limited to fighting fires. weekend. He said that “fire is the best He said there are rescue operations in addi- friend for people if they used it correctly, tion to public services, such as taking the and we cannot do without it in our daily handicapped elderly people to hospital. life. But it can be the worst enemy when we Al-Mikrad asked students when they lose control on it as the case is during fires.” graduate not to neglect the role of safety Among the main reasons for fires in and security and the preventive measures Kuwait are those resulting from electrical in any project under construction. Baz takes part in Travel Exhibition KUWAIT: Baz Real Estate Systems Co recently announced that it would take part in the Kuwait Travel Market exhibition due to be held under the auspices of Minister of Information and KUWAIT: A citizen was killed and his driver was critically injured during a collision with a trailer on Seventh Ring Road. Mubarak Al-Kabeer Fire Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Center dealt with the accident and criminal evidence officials recovered the body.—By Hanan Al-Saadoun Al-Humoud at Mishref International Fair Grounds on April 28-30. Arab Parliament chief Baz marketing manager Mohammed Ibrahim CBK to sponsor said Baz would introduce its latest products and welcomes Riyadh document services to visitors including the Musha’ shares travel expo system that, in view of the high cost of hotels, CAIRO: President of the Arab Parliament Ahmad GCC people to pave way for security and stability, has become the ideal option for both families KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) Al-Jarwan yesterday welcomed the Gulf and boosting GCC’s capabilities to face future chal- and individuals. Compared to hotel occupancy, announced sponsoring the ‘Kuwait Travel Market Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Riyadh document as lenges. The foreign ministers praised the role of His Musha’ units have recorded the highest occu- 2014’ Exhibition due to be held at the Mishref “positive,” and affirmed the parliament was backing Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al- pancy rates throughout the year, including International Fair Grounds between April 28 and every efforts aimed at Arab unity. Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in concluding the Riyadh times of economic recession. Ibrahim added Al-Jarwan, speaking to reporters on sideliens of document. Al-Jarwan, meanwhile, said today’s that among other major projects with touristic, 30. Mohammed Ibrahim This sponsorship comes within CBK’s keen- an Arab Parliament’s preliminary meeting at the meeting was to prepare for the Arab Parliament’s religious and economic prospects, Musha’ share ing all hotel services and facilities. ness on supporting travel and tourism activities, Arab League’s headquarters, said the GCC countries meeting next Tuesday, which would be focusing on ownership would be offered during the exhibi- Further, Ibrahim said that Baz would also especially since the exhibition takes place before were capable of maintaining achievements and sol- human rights in the Arab world. tion in addition to the Manzel Al-Ain Resort in introduce the Baz Marina project in Marsa Alam the travelling and vacations season and has id bonds among them within the framework of the The Members of Arab Parliament (MAPs) would Makkah, which is the first resort in the heart of in Egypt, noting that the project includes a hotel already attracted many local, regional and inter- Arab Gulf bloc. The GCC Foreign Ministers affirmed, discuss resolutions of last month’s Arab summit Makkah where pilgrims can purchase a 50-year during a meeting in the Saudi capital on April 17, that was held in Kuwait, he said. with a 100 m view of the sea. “The suites over- national Aviation companies, travel agents and ownership share. Ibrahim added that the on the importance of implementing the Riyadh Al-Jarwan said the Palestinian cause would top look the Red Sea, the swimming pools, greenery tourism organizations. Manazel Al-Ain project is located over an area of document based on principles of GCC Charter. the agenda of the next session. Speaker of the and waterfalls,” he underlined noting that the CBK will have a special section on the exhibi- 3,750 sq m in a strategic spot north of Aziziya, They said the Riyadh document was another Kuwaiti Parliament Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem is hotel provides various sized rooms, shopping tion to introduce the bank’s services and the cre- which makes it handy for reaching the Grand milestone aimed at achieving aspirations of the scheduled to take part in the meeting. — KUNA outlets and international restaurants. ative banking solutions it provides to visitors. Mosque in a few minutes in addition to provid- LOCAL MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 Outfit of woman ‘too inappropriate’ for mall 2.3 million captagon pills busted

KUWAIT: A woman was not allowed into a local mall recently after she was told that her outfit was too inappropriate. According to a news report, mall security headed to the ground floor after noticing a gathering of young men around a girl who was trying to make her way to the REUSE live art installation escalator. The security men called their manager, who gave them orders to ban the woman from event ‘a huge success’ entering the mall because her outfit was ‘reveal- ing more of her body than it was covering’, according to a source quoted in the report. The decision was taken to prevent problems such as harassments or fights that could escalate in the mall, the source explained.

Drug haul Customs officials at the Shuwaikh Port busted a major drug shipment worth millions of dinars before it could be smuggled into the country on Saturday. The drugs were hidden inside a barbed-wire shipment that was monitored until it reached Kuwait from Lebanon, said Khalid Al- Saif, the Acting General Director of the Customs General Department. A total of 2.3 million Captagon tablets worth around KD 5 million were found. Customs officials also arrested a Syrian man who came to collect the shipment. The man admitted during questioning at the Criminal Investigations Department that he KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications Zain employees also acted as advisors, directing imported the drugs for trafficking. company in Kuwait, in partnership with the non- people to create an art piece out of discarded profit en.v Initiative for the fifth consecutive materials. Motorist killed year, announced yesterday the successful launch Commenting on the success of the REUSE A motorist was killed and another was injured of the REUSE Live Art Installation Initiative. The program, Waleed Al-Khashti, Zain Kuwait’s in a two-car collision Friday night on King Fahd initiative, which was held at the Scientific Center Corporate Communications and Relations from April 17 to 19, gathered a large number of Manager said: “Zain’s Corporate Social Highway. Paramedics arrived at the scene with people to participate in creating a massive Responsibility and sustainability programs sup- police shortly after the accident was reported, whale shaped art piece out of recycled materi- port factors that improve the lives of people in but discovered that an Asian man had already als. society, and tackling environmental issues is one succumbed to his injuries. They rushed the other Aiming to spread further awareness within of the most important areas we work in. We aim driver, a Gulf national, to Adan Hospital while the community to stress on the value of main- to promote a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a criminal investigators arrived to examine the vic- KUWAIT: Narcotics authorities arrested an Asian with illicit drugs in his possession. When his taining an environmentally friendly world, Zain healthy environment, and so we intend to con- tim’s body and send it to the forensic depart- house was searched, 30 wooden boards were found full of approximately 4kg of opium. He invited the public to join the event by bringing tinue launching initiatives that serve that pur- ment. An investigation is underway to deter- said the drugs were for sale. —By Hanan Al-Saadoun along unwanted plastic bags and materials to pose both internally as well as externally. The mine the circumstances that led to the accident. orders to pull over on a street in Bneid Al-Gar. Gulf states as the targeted markets. The man lat- take part in the large-scale art piece, which was REUSE program, in collaboration with en.v, is an The man eventually stopped his car and tried er discovered after contacting his brother in specifically chosen to resemble a whale and excellent platform for both organizations to Work mishap running away on foot, but police were able to Egypt that he was conned. He filed a case at convey the importance of marine life preserva- spread awareness and educate people about An Arab man died after falling from the roof catch him. Police found a hashish roll and drug Farwaniya police station after his supposed busi- tion and conservation. The event brought the preservation of the environment.” of a house in Qusour on Saturday. Paramedics paraphernalia inside his car. He was taken to the ness partner failed to return his calls. together hundreds of people and their families REUSE is a program that extends to activities and police rushed to the scene in response to an to participate in creating a memorable art piece, such as art competitions and educational road- authorities to face charges including drug pos- emergency call made around 9:00 am, reporting session and resisting arrest. Murder threat while acknowledging the benefits of preserving shows, workshops, online environmental cam- that a worker fell from the top of a house. The a clean, pollution-free environment. Once com- paigns and community events. Going forward, A man accuses his son-in-law of murder Egyptian man was pronounced dead at the Scam probe threats in a case involving his grandchildren, pleted, the whale installation will be exhibited in REUSE will continue executing more projects scene as a result of a severe head injury. His various public locations. Investigations are ongoing in a case involving according to a case he filed at a local police sta- that serve the interest of a greener tomorrow body was taken to the forensic department after Additionally, various educational entities with the participation of the local community a man who accuses his compatriot of stealing tion. The suspect’s wife reportedly left him over criminal investigators examined the scene. A joined the participants, helping make a differ- while supporting a collaborative effort in the KD 7,000 through a scam. In his statements to domestic disputes, and went to her family’s ence and spread the word of marine preserva- reduction of waste in Kuwait for current and case was filed for investigations. Farwaniya police, the Egyptian man said that he house with their children. Her husband later tion and conservation. Zain affirmed its partici- future generations. paid the money to the suspect as part of a deal called his father-in-law and threatened to kill pation through its booth, where Zain employees For more information about Zain’s sponsor- Drug possession to invest in an agricultural project in their home him if he fails to return the kids back, according organized an Origami workshop and welcomed ships and initiatives, individuals can visit the A drug offender was arrested following a pur- country. The man was led to believe that his to the senior citizen. The plaintiff also indicated visitors in order to educate them about the company’s website on www.kw.zain.com, or visit suit in Kuwait City on Saturday. Patrol officers money will be invested in a vegetable produc- that his son-in-law has a history of criminal importance of being environmentally conscious. any of Zain’s social media channels. started chasing the suspect when he ignored tion and export business, with Kuwait and other behavior. Investigations are ongoing. Bangladesh embassy observes Mujibnagar Day

KUWAIT: Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait the day began with ceremonial hoisting of peace and progress of the country. One observed the historic Mujibnagar Day 2014 the National Flag at full mast by Maj Gen minute silence was observed in honor of the with due enthusiasm and fervor in the Mohammad Ashab Uddin, Ambassador of martyrs of the liberation war in 1971. The Chancery on April 17. On this day in 1971 the the Mission, embassy officials, and members messages given by the President and Prime Government of Bangladesh was formed of Bangladesh community. The discussion Minister on this occasion were read out by where the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu program began at 4 pm at the Multipurpose officers of the mission. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was declared as the Hall of the Embassy with recitation from the The program was attended by more than President of the country in absentia. The ini- Holy Quran. Special Dua and Munajat were 200 members from all walks of Bangladesh tiative was taken to run the interim offered seeking divine blessings for the mar- community in Kuwait. Expatriate community Government and to carry out the liberation tyrs who laid down their valuable lives for leaders, professionals, freedom fighters, war in more organized way. The program of the liberation of the country and continued leaders of cultural and social organizations were present. The speakers mentioned that to lead the liberation war in a more organ- ized and systematic way the Mujibnagar Government was formed and it successfully guided the liberation war towards achieving final victory which was eventually happened on Dec 16, 1971. They also highlighted that after the formation of the Mujibnagar gov- ernment the liberation war got enormous pace which expedited our victory against occupied forces. In his speech Maj Gen Mohanimad Ashab Uddin urged upon the Bangladeshi expatriates in Kuwait to work together in order to contribute to the development of Bangladesh and fulfill the dream of valiant freedom fighters who made supreme sacri- fice in 1971. He also emphasized to take part a role at individual and collective level to build up ‘Sonar Bangla’ which was envisaged by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu KUWAIT: Ambassador Mohammad Ashab Uddin hoisting the National Flag. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Burgan Bank announces names of the daily lucky winners of Yawmi account

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- tomers are urged to visit their nearest brand has been created on a foundation of day the names of the lucky winners of its Burgan Bank branch and receive all the real values - of trust, commitment, excel- Yawmi account draw, each taking home a details, or simply call the bank’s Call Center lence and progression, to remind us of the prize of KD 5,000. at 1804080 where customer service repre- high standards to which we aspire. ‘People The lucky winners for the daily draws sentatives will be delighted to assist with come first’ is the foundation on which its took home a cash-prize of KD 5000 each, any questions on the Yawmi account or any products and services are developed. and they are: Abdulridha Hasan Ridha, of the bank’s products and services. Earlier this year, ‘Brand Finance’ - the Rangwala Fakhruddin Ali, Mohammad Customers can also log on to Burgan Bank’s international brand valuation company- re- Ahmad Almesbah, Hani Sayed Ibrahim, and www.burgan.com for further information. affirmed Burgan Bank’s brand rating as AA Faisal Awad Al-Azemi. with a positive outlook making it the high- With its new and enhanced features, the Youngest bank est rated banking brand in Kuwait. Yawmi Account has become more conven- Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the Excellence is one of the Bank’s four key val- ient, easier, and faster for customers to ben- youngest commercial Bank and third ues and Burgan Bank continually strives to efit from. Now, customers will be eligible to largest by assets in Kuwait, with a signifi- maintain the highest standards in the enter the draw after 48 hours only from cant focus on the corporate and financial industry. The Bank was re-certified in 2010 opening the account. Customers are also institutions sectors, as well as having a with the ISO 9001:2008 certification in all its required to deposit KD 100 or equivalent growing retail, and private bank customer banking businesses, making it the first bank only to enter the daily draw, and the base. Burgan Bank has five majority owned in the GCC, and the only bank in Kuwait to coupon value to enter the draw stands at subsidiaries, which include Jordan Kuwait receive such accreditation. The Bank also KD 10. Bank, Gulf Bank Algeria, Burgan Bank - has to its credit the distinction of being the The newly designed Yawmi account has Turkey, Bank of Baghdad, Tunis only Bank in Kuwait to have won the JP been launched to provide a highly innova- International Bank, in which Burgan Bank Morgan Chase Quality Recognition Award tive offering along with a higher frequency owns a majority stake. Burgan Bank Group for twelve consecutive years. Burgan Bank and incentive of winning for everyone. has one of the largest regional branch net- won the prestigious “Banking Web Awards” Today, the Yawmi account is a well under- works with more than 231 branches across prize in the commercial and corporate stood product, where its popularity can be Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, Tunis, Category for Kuwait. In 2010 Burgan Bank seen from the number of increasing Lebanon and Palestine. was awarded with the “Best Internet account holders. The Bank has continuously improved its Banking Service award” from Banker Middle Burgan Bank encourages everyone to performance over the years through an East Awards. Burgan Bank was recognized open a Yawmi account and/or increase their expanded revenue structure, diversified in 2011 as Kuwait’s “Best Private Bank”, by deposit to maximize their chances to funding sources, and a strong capital base. World Finance. The bank also won, in 2011, becoming a daily winner. The more cus- The adoption of state-of-the-art services the coveted “International Platinum Star for tomers deposit, the higher the chances they and technology has positioned it as a Quality” award from Business Initiative receive of winning the draw. trendsetter in the domestic market and Directions, and “The Best Technical Award” Opening a Yawmi account is simple, cus- within the MENA region. Burgan Bank’s from Banking Web Awards. Indian transgender stands for office after landmark ruling

Page 12 MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 Mystery gunfight in Ukraine sparks blame Separatist mayor calls for Russia to send peacekeepers SLAVIANSK: Pro-Russian authorities in signed the April 17 accord in Geneva call- eastern Ukraine presented identity docu- ing on people to desist from using violence ments, maps and a business card to sup- or intimidation. port their view that Ukrainian far-right In Kiev, Right Sector denied any involve- nationalists had carried out a deadly attack ment and blamed Russia’s special forces, early yesterday. The nationalists and whom the Kiev leadership suspects of authorities in Kiev said it was a staged dis- being behind separatist rebellion in the play to conceal the hand of Russian secret east, of organizing the attack. Ukraine’s services in the gunfight, in which at least state security agency (SBU) also denounced three people were killed. The truth, as in so what it called a “cynical” provocation by much of the standoff over Ukraine between criminals and agents “who are supported Moscow and Kiev, was hard to establish. and armed by Russian military intelligence”. Reuters journalists saw two dead bodies - And Kiev’s interior ministry caustically one in combat fatigues and one that of a commented on the speed “with which known local man in civilian clothes - lying camera crews from Russian TV stations in a truck some hours after the reported appeared at the scene of the shooting...” incident. It was not clear whether they The incident occurred as monitors from the were attackers, defenders or bystanders. OSCE human rights organization, in a fol- There were also two burned out jeeps at low-up move to the Geneva agreement, the makeshift checkpoint near Bylbasovka, moved into eastern Ukraine to attempt to some 18 km (11 miles) outside the town. persuade separatists to put down their The local pro-separatist mayor of the near- arms and come out of state buildings they by town of Slaviansk announced a curfew have occupied in the region. and urged Moscow to send in peacekeep- Klaus Zillikens, a German diplomat and ers, complicating efforts to defuse the head of the OSCE mission Donetsk, empha- standoff between Ukraine’s pro-Western sized the difficulty of establishing the truth leaders and Russia. Pro-Russian separatists in a region where rumor spreads quickly said attackers had driven up to the barri- and where the big Russian-speaking popu- caded checkpoint in the early hours and lation is influenced by news reports from begun shooting. across the border. He told Russian radio sta- They said three of their number had tion Ekho Moskvy that his experience in the been killed and in a subsequent exchange region was that reports of casualties were of fire two of the attackers were killed. often exaggerated or hard to pin down. He They said the attackers were from the gave the example of a Ukrainian govern- nationalist Right Sector. It was the first time ment statement last week that its forces members of Right Sector, which was at the had killed three militants. “We could only forefront of pro-Western demonstrations in confirm one,” he said. Kiev, have been accused of involvement in any deadly violence in the east, where Checkpoint shooting Russia has repeatedly said it fears civil war. A separatist fighter, who gave his name SLAVIANSK: A young boy poses with an armed man in military fatigue guarding a barricade yesterday. —AFP A spokesman for the group denied any as Vladimir, said Right Sector members role. The exchange of charge and counter- drove up to the checkpoint outside charge between separate armed groups, Slaviansk at around 2 am. “One of our men Moscow and Kiev underscored the deep approached them. They shot him in the Postpaid gulf of suspicion and mistrust even as the head and he fell immediately. There was international community moved to give some sniper fire. We had three dead and teeth to a four-way agreement in Geneva four wounded.” He said the separatists last week to de-escalate tension in eastern brought in reinforcements and in subse- Ukraine. Armed separatists are in control of quent shooting two of the attackers were Welcome to the family... Slaviansk, one of 10 or so points in the killed. 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JEDDAH: Saudi women distribute pamphlets and flyers in this Red Sea port city in this April 29, 2010 photo. — AFP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Iran’s women not second class citizens: Rouhani

TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hassan agreed to pardon or commute the sen- sex nor the women as the second sex ... practised in Iran, a woman’s evidence is not men. Rouhani admitted yesterday that tences of some women prisoners. they both have the same human dignity considered to have only half the value “Is that possible to corner and mar- women in his country still face discrimi- Rouhani’s speech was consistent with and none is superior,” he said, drawing of a man’s, which Amnesty International ginalize the role of half of the society? nation and cultural barriers but he his promise of more social freedoms, a warm applause. says leads to discrimination in divorce Women should enjoy equal opportuni- insisted they are not universally treated cornerstone of the campaign that gave Iran’s civil rights record is regularly proceedings, child custody disputes and ties, security and social rights,” he said. as second-class citizens. In a speech him a surprise victory in the June presi- criticized by international rights watch- inheritance. Rouhani has the backing of “We will not accept the culture of sexual marking Women’s Day in Iran, Rouhani, dential election. dogs and Western governments. reformists, moderates and some conser- discrimination.” A message on the seen as a moderate reformer, said more “I, as the head of the government, Among the criticisms leveled at the vatives in the Islamic republic. Arguing supreme leader’s website said he had had to be done but that the West did confess there are still so many deficien- Islamic republic is a ban on women trav- that it was misguided to think a agreed to pardon or commute the sen- not offer a model that had to be fol- cies with regards to the vindication of elling abroad without official permis- woman’s place should be limited to the tences of a group of convicted women, lowed. women’s rights,” Rouhani told a confer- sion. Within the country, many hotels home, he questioned why “some people following a request from the country’s The remarks were followed by confir- ence attended by members of Iran’s will not allow a woman to check into a think the presence of women is a judiciary chief. The crimes of those mation that the country’s supreme female elite. “Based on the Islamic crite- room if she is alone. threat?”, noting that women are shown clemency on women’s day were leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had ria, we neither consider men as the first And under the Islamic sharia law guardians of their own moral standards, not of a serious nature, it said. —AFP Assad pays Easter visit to recaptured Maaloula Visit highlights confidence in recent gains MAALOULA: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad yesterday visited an ancient Christian town recaptured from rebels last week, state media said, as he seeks to persuade minorities that the government is their best protection against hard- line Islamists. Assad’s Easter visit to Maaloula - a rare appearance out- side central Damascus - also high- lighted growing government confi- dence in recent gains against insur- gents around the capital and along the Lebanese border. Islamist fighters, including some from the Al-Qaeda-linked Nusra CAIRO: Children celebrate during an Easter Eve service presided over by Coptic Pope Tawadros II, at St Mark’s Cathedral.— AP Front, had taken over part of Maaloula in December and held several nuns captive until releasing Turkey Twitter accounts appear blocked them in March in a prisoner- exchange deal. On Monday, govern- ISTANBUL: Two anonymous Twitter accounts used to release It did, however, tweet that it “has not provided and will ment forces retook the town, which secretly recorded conversations implicating family and asso- not provide user information to Turkish authorities without is roughly 60 km (40 miles) north of ciates of Turkey’s prime minister and senior government offi- valid legal process”. The block on the accounts came after Damascus and has changed hands cials in a corruption scandal appeared yesterday to have the Constitutional Court on Friday granted an application by multiple times, the latest in a series been blocked. Twitter last week agreed to comply with a Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, who said they breached his of advances against rebels in the Turkish government request to close some accounts that privacy. Qalamoun mountains region. officials said had breached national security or privacy regu- The action follows months of effort by Erdogan to crack During his visit, Assad inspected lations. down on social media after recordings leaked on the two Mar Sarkis - a Greek Orthodox The two accounts - Haramzadeler and Bascalan - each Twitter accounts became public on Dec 17 and threatened monastery dating to the fourth cen- had more than 400,000 followers, who now see only a red to embroil his government in a graft scandal. Erdogan react- circle with a line through it and cannot access any tweeted ed by pledging to “root out” social media and applied to the tury - and damage caused “at the material. Twitter said in a tweet on its policy feed: “Reminder: Constitutional Court to place limits on their activities. Twitter hands of terrorists,” state news Our Country Withheld Content Policy means we act after due and YouTube were blocked for two weeks in March ahead of agency SANA said, using the gov- process, e.g., a court order”. nationwide municipal elections. ernment’s customary term for the “We don’t withhold content at the mere request of a govt rebels. The agency said he also visit- official and we may appeal a court order when it threatens Erdogan sees plot in leaks ed the Mar Thecla monastery, which freedom of expression,” it tweeted. San Francisco-based The Twitter block was lifted 16 days ago after the Court also suffered damage during fight- Twitter did not refer specifically to the two Turkish accounts ruled that it breached freedom of expression, a decision ing for the town. in its tweets, which appeared late on Saturday after the two Erdogan has since said was wrong and should be overturned. Images published by SANA accounts had apparently been blocked earlier in the day. YouTube remains partially blocked in Turkey. — Reuters showed Assad, dressed in a beige blazer, waving and examining antiq- uities as he toured the area with church officials. A Reuters reporter in Maaloula on a state-organized MAALOULA: Syrian President Bashar Assad (right) holds a broken reli- tour said Syrian soldiers and mem- gious mosaic during his visit to the Christian village of Maaloula yester- bers of the loyalist National Defence day. —AFP Force militia were stationed throughout the town, where homes Theft and damage Assad is a member of the Alawite and buildings were burned and Maaloula’s churches and monas- minority, an off-shoot of Shiite damaged by the fighting. teries attracted both Christian and Islam, while the rebels fighting to “The display of hatred was clear - Muslim pilgrims before the conflict. overthrow him are overwhelmingly the houses are totally destroyed, the Some of its inhabitants still speak Sunni. Hardline Islamists, many of whole village was destroyed. I can’t Aramaic, the language of Christ, and whom view Alawites as heretics, describe the amount of damage to the monastery of Mar Thecla has a have been among the most deter- the village,” said Lorain, a Maaloula reputation among believers for mined rebel fighters trying to over- resident in her 20s who was return- miraculous cures. Syrian Tourism throw Assad, and have attracted ing yesterday after fleeing the fight- Minister Bishr Yazigi told Reuters support from opponents of Assad ing several months ago. Rita, anoth- that damage and theft to antiquities including from Sunni Gulf Arab er resident, said she hoped to return during the fighting amounted to countries. Shiite power Iran is one to live in the village but that elec- “billions of Syrian pounds” in losses. of Assad’s main backers. The three- tricity and water were not ready yet. Assad’s government has consistent- year-old conflict, which started as “Still, we’re happy - and we’ll be ly tried to portray itself as the pro- a peaceful protest movement even happier when those who are tector of the country’s minorities, against four decades of Assad fam- being held captive are released,” she including the Christians who ily rule, has killed over 150,000 said, referring to residents who are account for about 10 percent of the people and forced millions from still missing. population. their homes. — Reuters Drone attacks kill dozens of Al-Qaeda suspects in Yemen

ADEN: Weekend drone strikes in news agency. It did not say who car- Drone strikes “have greatly helped Yemen killed more than 40 suspect- ried out the attack. After that strike, in limiting Al-Qaeda activities, ed Al-Qaeda militants, including 30 Al-Qaeda militants cordoned off the despite some mistakes which we yesterday, days after the jihadist area and evacuated dead comrades, are sorry about,” President Hadi told network’s Arabian Peninsula off- tribal sources said. They said all the pan-Arab Al-Hayat daily in an shoot vowed to fight against those killed on Saturday were low- interview. Hadi insisted the use of Western “crusaders”. The United ranking militants from the region. traditional warplanes against the States is the only country that oper- An official statement on Saba militants could cause “much bigger ates drones in Yemen, and President said the dead were “dangerous ele- losses”. Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has defend- ments” who had been plotting to His comments had come after ed their use, despite criticism from carry out “attacks on vital installa- parliament-despite its limited pow- rights groups who deplore civilian tions and on politicians and military ers-voted to ban drone strikes in casualties. personnel” in Baida. The statement response to attack in December that Yesterday US drones fired “sever- said the suspects were also respon- hit two separate wedding proces- al missiles” into a training camp run sible for the murder of Baida’s sions. The United Nations had said by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian deputy governor on April 15. 16 civilians were killed in those Peninsula (AQAP) in the rugged strikes. The United States says the Wadi Ghadina region in the south- ‘War against crusaders’ drone attacks are an essential part ern province of Abyan, a tribal chief The weekend attacks came less of its “war on terror” because it said. “More than 30 members of Al- than a week after AQAP chief Nasser allows it to target Al-Qaeda without Qaeda were killed and many others Al-Wuhayshi pledged in a rare video the use of ground forces in lawless wounded,” near Al-Mahfad town, he appearance to fight Western “cru- areas, where authorities have no said. Abyan lies next to Shabwa saders” everywhere. “We will contin- sway. But rights watchdogs have province, another region of Yemen ue to raise the banner of Islam in criticized the drone program in where Al-Qaeda is entrenched. the Arabian Peninsula and our war Yemen and other countries and Witnesses also said that a US against the crusaders will continue repeatedly urged the US administra- drone carried out the attack and everywhere in the world,” he said in tion to investigate strikes in which that the most of the wounded were the video posted online. Al-Qaeda civilians have been killed. Yemen is evacuated by members of the usually uses the term crusaders to the ancestral home of Osama bin Islamist network. A statement on refer to Western powers, especially Laden and the home base of AQAP, the 26sep.net defence ministry the ones which have intervened which has been linked to a number website said the attack on Al-Qaeda militarily in Muslim countries, main- of failed attacks on American soil. “training camps” killed “several” mili- ly the United States, Britain and The group, branded the most dan- tants of various nationalities. France. gerous of the Al-Qaeda franchise by On Saturday a drone strike in the Last month Yemen’s president Washington, has taken front stage central province of Baida killed 10 defended the US use of drones since the 2011 uprising that forced Al-Qaeda suspects and three civil- against Al-Qaeda in his country, veteran president Ali Abdullah ians, according to the official Saba despite criticism from rights groups. Saleh to step down. — AFP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 INTERNATIONAL S Sudan on brink of collapse as war rages Over 1 million flee homes

UPPER NILE: When not plotting military strate- the ICG. Atrocities were also carried out further accused “forces from Sudan” of backing Machar, gy to seize South Sudan’s crucial oil fields, north in the oil-hub of Bentiu, which the army although he stopped short of actively accusing sacked vice-president turned rebel chief Riek admitted on Wednesday it had lost to rebel the government in Khartoum of interfering. Machar spends time reading the economic and forces. Back at the camp Machar predicts, gloomily, political history “Why Nations Fail”. Cynics might The UN aid agency said it had reports of “tar- that “this will be a regional conflict”. He says he is argue he would do better to simply look around geted killings based on ethnicity”, with “several “looking for funding” but rejects accusations that his basic bush camp, where mutinous soldiers dozen” corpses rotting on the streets. The vio- he is seeking support from neighboring Sudan, and an allied ethnic militia crammed with child lence is rooted in decades-old grievances old friends who backed him during the 1983- soldiers ready themselves to attack government between former rebels turned political leaders, 2005 war. Rival gunmen from Sudan’s war-torn ARLES: A woman with make-up on her face reading “Basta” (“enough” in forces, as a brutal four-month-long civil war in combined with unhealed wounds left over from Darfur are accused of fighting on both sides in Spanish) takes part in a demonstration to ask for the abolition of bull-fight- which thousands of people have already been the long civil war that preceded South Sudan’s South Sudan. “Worse is yet to come,” Jonathan ing yesterday. —AFP killed intensifies. independence from Khartoum in 2011. The Veitch, the UNICEF chief in South Sudan said last “I didn’t want to fight any more war again,” Machar told AFP in a recent interview at his rebel hideout, saying people had had enough of fight- South Africa’s ANC set ing during Sudan’s long civil war, in which he was a guerrilla commander. It was that war, for two-thirds majority which lasted more two decades, that paved the way for South Sudan’s independence from the JOHANNESBURG: The African National al support from 16.6 percent in 2009 to north. But although less than three years old, the world’s youngest nation is spiraling towards col- Congress (ANC) is on course to win near- 23.1 percent this year. lapse. With a ceasefire deal in tatters, the United ly a two-thirds majority in May 7 elec- It put support for the Economic Nations fear more than one million people are at tions, a poll showed yesterday, con- Freedom Fighters, a radical leftist party risk of famine, and analysts warn the war is drag- founding analysts who had predicted a founded last year by expelled ANC Youth ging in regional nations. Over one million peo- fall in support for South Africa’s ruling League leader Julius Malema, at 4 per- ple have fled their homes, with violence worsen- party 20 years after the end of apartheid. cent. The ANC has presided over strong ing amid a renewed offensive by the rebel The poll, published by South Africa’s economic growth since the end of forces, as well as revenge attacks by multiple Sunday Times newspaper, said the ANC apartheid in 1994, but Zuma’s first term militia forces. Peace talks in luxury hotels in was likely to win 65.5 percent of the vote, in office has been rocky. The economy Ethiopia have made little if any progress, while only a shade lower than the 65.9 percent slipped into its first post-apartheid reces- analysts warn that any solution will require it won at the last national elections in sion in 2009 and has struggled to regain major changes, not simply more promises inked 2009. the growth rates it logged before the only on paper. “Propping up the government in Juba and polishing its legitimacy with a dose of The survey was conducted on April 4, global financial crisis. political dialogue and a dash of power sharing after Public Protector Thuli Madonsela - The government is expecting eco- will not end the conflict,” the International Crisis South Africa’s top anti-corruption watch- nomic growth this year of 2.7 percent, Group (ICG) wrote in a recent report. dog - published a damning report into a way below the levels needed to make $21 million state-funded security any in-roads into 25 percent unemploy- BENTIU: This picture shows a man carrying a bed walking past South Sudan People’s UN peacekeepers ‘outgunned’ Liberation Army (SPLA) national army soldiers patrolling the town of Bentiu. —AFP upgrade to President Jacob Zuma’s pri- ment. The police killing of 34 striking On Thursday hundreds of gunmen stormed a vate home. Madonsela judged that Zuma miners at Lonmin Marikana platinum UN peacekeeping base in the flashpoint town of fighting is between soldiers loyal to Kiir against week, warning if the war is not stopped, there had benefited unduly from the upgrades, mine in 2012 also drew widespread criti- Bor, killing at least 48 men, women and children mutinous troops who sided with Machar, but will be “child malnutrition on a scale never which included a swimming pool, chick- cism, with many South Africans accusing sheltering there from a rival ethnic group before has also taken on an ethnic dimension, pitting before experienced here.” en run and amphitheatre at his residence the ANC-controlled police force of peacekeepers fought them off. The UN Security Kiir’s Dinka tribe against militia forces from The United States, the key backer of South at Nkandla in rural KwaZulu-Natal, and apartheid-style brutality. Council called the attack an “outrage” that may Machar’s Nuer people. Sudan’s move to independence, has threatened should pay back some of the money. Analysts had also expected the so- constitute a war crime. targeted sanctions. Experts say sanctions would While overall support for the ANC called ‘Born Frees’ - young South Africans “Badly outgunned peacekeepers are no ‘Worse yet to come’ be symbolic, but they fear they would have little match for the thousands of heavily armed forces Many of the fragile gains made by the billions positive impact. “Many ordinary people seem to remained largely unaffected by the with no first-hand experience of white- and militias,” the ICG added. When fighting broke of dollars of international development aid that think that it is about time world powers spoke Nkandla scandal, the poll said Zuma’s minority rule - to withhold their support out on December 15, it was sparked by “primari- poured in after independence have been lost. up against the absurdity of this war,” said Jok personal approval ratings had slipped to for the ANC, which still uses its defeat of ly political” arguments between Machar and “The war risks tearing the country further apart Madut Jok, a former top government official 62 percent from 65 percent before apartheid as its main draw card. President Salva Kiir, the ICG said, but the battles and is pulling in regional states,” the ICG said, who is now head of the Sudd Institute think Madonsela delivered her findings. The However, Election Commission figures have since escalated, spreading to other states pointing to a plan by regional nations to send in tank. But he also said he fears sanctions would poll also showed that the Democratic show that only one in three voters aged in the oil-rich but grossly impoverished nation. military forces in addition to UN peacekeepers. mean little to rebels stationed in the remote Alliance, the main opposition party that 18-19 has registered to vote. The poll, “Ethnic targeting, communal mobilization Neighbouring Uganda has sent in troops and bush, while the government could be pushed already governs the Western Cape conducted by Ipsos, surveyed 2,219 vot- and spiraling violence quickly led to appalling fighter jets to back the government, while “into further rogue behavior, having nothing province, was on track to build its nation- ers nationwide. —Reuters levels of brutality against civilians,” according to Information Minister Michael Makuei has more to lose.” —AFP

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Ohio couple married 70 Pope Francis, huge crowd years die 15 hours apart joyously celebrate Easter NASHPORT: A couple who held hands at breakfast every morning even after 70 years of marriage have died 15 hours apart. Helen Felumlee, of Nashport, Ohio, died at 92 on Francis calls for peace throughout world April 12. Her husband, 91-year-old Kenneth Felumlee, died the next morning. The cou- VATICAN CITY: Celebrating Easter Sunday, ple’s eight children say the two had been Christianity’s most joyous and hopeful day, Pope inseparable since meeting as teenagers, Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine and Syria and once sharing the bottom of a bunk bed on a for an end to the terrorist attacks in Nigeria that ferry rather than sleeping one night apart, have targeted many Christians. More than the Zanesville Times Recorder reported. 150,000 tourists - Romans and pilgrims, young They remained deeply in love until the and old - turned out for the Mass that Francis cel- very end, even eating breakfast together ebrated at an altar set up under a canopy on the while holding hands, said their daughter, steps of St. Peter’s Basilica. Linda Cody. “We knew when one went, the So great were their numbers that they over- other was going to go,” she said. According flowed the huge square, which was bedecked to Cody, about 12 hours after Helen died, with row after row of potted daffodils, sprays of Kenneth looked at his children and said, blue hyacinths and bunches of white roses. “Mom’s dead.” He quickly began to fade and Waving flags from the pope’s native Argentina as was surrounded by 24 of his closest family well as from Brazil, Mexico, Britain, Poland and OHIO: In this photo from the early members and friends when he died the many other countries, they also filled the broad 1940s, Kenneth and Helen Felumlee of next morning. boulevard leading from the square to the Tiber Nashport in central Ohio pose for a “He was ready,” Cody said. “He just didn’t River. Dawn brought clear skies and warm tem- photo. — AP want to leave her here by herself.” Son Dick peratures for Easter, the culmination of Holy Felumlee said his parents died of old age, Helen stayed at home, not only cooking Week, the day which marks the Christian belief surrounded by family. “At Dad’s bed we and cleaning for her own family but also for that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifix- were singing his favorite hymns, reading other families in need in the area. She ion. Francis noted that this year the Catholic scriptures and praying with him,” he told taught Sunday school, too, but was known church’s celebration of Easter coincided with that The Associated Press in an email. “It was a more for her greeting card ministry, sending of Orthodox churches, which have many follow- going away party, and we know he loved it.” cards for birthdays, sympathy and the holi- ers in Ukraine. Some of the hymns at the Vatican The pair had known each other for sev- days to everyone in her community, each Mass yesterday were in Russian. Invoking God, he eral years when they eloped in Newport, with a personal note inside. said, “we ask you to enlighten and inspire the ini- VATICAN: This picture shows Pope Francis delivering the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Kentucky, across the Ohio River from When Kenneth retired in 1983 and the tiatives that promote peace in Ukraine, so that all for Rome and the world from the balcony of St Peter’s basilica during Easter celebrations Cincinnati, on Feb. 20, 1944. At two days shy children began to leave the house, the those involved, with the support of the interna- yesterday. — AFP of his 21st birthday, Kenneth - who went by Felumlees began to explore their love of tional community, will make every effort to pre- in the capital, Abuja, and threatened more troubles, sharing with the needy, standing at the Kenny - was too young to marry in Ohio. “He travel, visiting almost all 50 states by bus. vent violence.” Tensions between pro-Russian attacks. In Venezuela, there were hopes that side of the sick, elderly and the outcast.” couldn’t wait,” son Jim Felumlee said. “He didn’t want to fly anywhere because supporters in Ukraine and those loyal to the Vatican mediation can help end the country’s Cheering and applauding, the crowd tried to Kenneth worked as a railroad car inspector you couldn’t see anything as you were interim government in Kiev have sparked blood- violent political unrest and Francis urged that catch a glimpse of the pontiff as he circled and mechanic before becoming a mail carri- going,” Jim Felumlee said. Although both shed in recent days. Francis also prayed that all “hearts be turned to reconciliation and fraternal around in his white popemobile before going er for the Nashport Post Office. He was experienced declining health in recent sides in Syria will be moved to “boldly negotiate concord” there. to the basilica’s balcony to deliver his commen- active in his Nashport-Irville United years, Cody said, each tried to stay strong the peace long awaited and long overdue.” Since But Francis’ Easter message also urged people tary. Reflecting the worldwide reach of the Methodist Church as a Sunday school for the other. “That’s what kept them going,” March 2011, Syria has been wracked by a civil to pay attention to the needy close to home. He Catholic church, faithful read aloud prayers and teacher. she said.— AP war that has cost 150,000 lives and forced mil- lions to flee the country. said the “good news” of Easter’s joy and hope passages from the Bible in Hindi, French, means “leaving ourselves behind and encounter- Chinese, German, Korean, Spanish, Italian and Hate crime charge in NY ‘Will not submit’ to extremists ing others, being close to those crushed by life’s English. —AP Christians make up about 5 percent of Syria’s population. In comments to mark Easter there, attack on Sikh professor the Greek Orthodox patriarch vowed that Cuba’s ZEDM appeals to investors NEW YORK: A man accused of pulling the He was then kicked and punched in an attack Christians there “will not submit” to extremists uba advances the proposals by 15 industry, food and agriculture and biotech- beard of a Sikh professor before a group of that ended after other people intervened, who attack “our people and holy places.” Francis young men who had called the professor police said. Singh didn’t return a message makes a pilgrimage to Jordan, the Palestinian ter- investing countries like Spain, Russia, nology”. “Osama” and a “terrorist” attacked him, has seeking comment Saturday. Morales was in ritories and Israel next month. On Easter, he CItaly, China and Brazil with an interest Cuban official offered a press conference been arrested and charged with a hate crime, custody and was unavailable for comment. A prayed that hopes sparked by the resumption of to establish themselves in the Mariel Special during the International Construction Fair of police said Saturday. Christian Morales, 20, was phone number for him was out of service, and Mideast peace negotiations be sustained. Development Zone (ZEDM), the first of this Havana and explained that the “intentions” to charged with aggravated harassment in con- it was unclear if he had an attorney. He also recalled those suffering in Africa from type in Cuba, where these companies could invest in Mariel “have increased” and the pro- nection with September’s attack on Columbia Detectives from the hate crimes task force an epidemic of deadly Ebola and urged a halt to start working during the second semester of jection is to conclude the processing of files University professor Prabhjot Singh, who suf- are investigating the case. Sikhism is a peace- “brutal terrorist attacks” in parts of Nigeria. 2014. during the first semester. Mariel Special fered a broken jaw. Singh, 31, was walking loving religion that originated in India and Nigerians marked Easter with heightened securi- The director of the Regulations Office of Development Zone is one of the priorities for home with a friend in upper Manhattan when preaches equality and a commitment to jus- ty against a spreading Islamic uprising, mourning ZEDM, Ana Teresa Igarza, asserted yesterday the foreign investment in the country as it he was approached by a group of 12 to 15 tice. Its practitioners have been targeted by the deaths of 75 bomb blast victims and fearful that this institution is working with a group of was explained at the Cuban Parliament last young men, he said days after his attack. “I attackers who in some cases confuse Sikhism of the fate of 85 abducted schoolgirls. The home- investors which “are developing” their factual March 29, during the process of adoption of grown terrorist network Boko Haram has claimed heard, ‘Get him. Osama.’ I heard ‘terrorist.’ And I and Islam because Sikh men and boys are studies, especially in the areas of traditional the new Foreign Investment Law. felt somebody grab my beard,” Singh said then. required to wear turbans and beards.—AP responsibility for last week’s rush-hour explosion Construction frenzy alters Beirut skyline Local banks won’t share info with... Continued from Page 1 bulent times, some say. The construction boom has been fueled Continued from Page 1 has been a growth in assets and liquidity as well as growth in the past decade by rich expatriates and Gulf Arab investors in loans and deposits. The non-performing loan ratio It is a transformation that those familiar with the city can who have driven prices up, encouraging Beirut property own- If they refuse, Kuwait banks cannot share any banking dropped to even better levels than before the economic cri- barely keep up with. When Salim Baalbaki arrived to Lebanon ers to sell. details and we will simply inform the US authorities that the sis. Local banks have better liquidity ratios than the mini- last year for the first time after more than 15 years spent work- Analysts say despite slowing local demand because of the client refused. We explained this to the US government and mum required levels and they have stable money resources ing in Canada, he struggled to recognize where he grew up, a war in Syria, high real estate prices in Lebanon have been sus- they agreed,” said Hashel. with strong capital adequacy ratios. All local banks have few steps from Beirut’s seaside promenade and central district. tained partly because of the scarcity of land. The increase in real In early April, the Ministry of Finance announced that it higher liquidity ratios and leverage ratios than international The tree-lined corniche where he took long walks during lulls in estate demand by displaced Syrians somewhat compensated intended to ink the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act standard requirements, according to the Basel III minimum, fighting during the 1975-90 civil war is now dotted with luxury for reduced local demand, helping maintain real estate prices. (FATCA) with the US government. The agreement would so they can deal with aftershocks. Also, the credit rating of apartment buildings that sell units for as much as $10,000 per But while Lebanon’s real estate sector has developed to require Kuwaiti financial institutions to share information on Kuwaiti banks is high as well as all other financial soundness square meter. The once bustling downtown area, razed to the become one of the country’s success stories, many say it is US citizens’ banking accounts with $50,000 or more with the indicators,” he added. ground and spectacularly rebuilt after the civil war, is seen as a coming at the expense of Lebanon’s identity and heritage. It Internal Revenue Service. The agreement would be applica- The Central Bank governor also called on the govern- beautiful yet sterile lot of polished boutiques and high-priced has led to the destruction of hundreds of traditional Lebanese ble to any US citizens, even those holding other nationali- ment to simplify the procedures and bureaucracy in the restaurants. houses known for their stoned, arched headways, elaborate ties. Now, however, it is unclear if the Kuwait government local business environment, noting the many challenges to Tall buildings stick out at odd lengths and angles, wedged balconies and colorful windows and gardens. The houses, dat- will indeed sign the agreement and which government doing business in Kuwait. “These challenges include differ- almost wall to wall between older buildings and sprouting out ing back French and Ottoman era, are mainly in Beirut and its body will ultimately be the decision maker in the issue. ent legal infrastructures and the complicated procedures of of alleys. Worst of all for Baalbaki, the parking lot where he used peripheries, areas that were heavily damaged during Hashel also spoke at length about Kuwait’s financial executing projects. It’s necessary to decrease government to play football with friends next to his parent’s apartment Lebanon’s civil war. health and the health of the country’s banks. Ten local banks paperwork, expand the role of the private sector, improve building has been replaced with a high-rise that blocks the light An initial census in the early 1990s counted 1,600 traditional and a handful of foreign lenders operate in the state. Hashel transparency and reform legislation to encourage local and from the apartment. “Actually my depression started when I homes and buildings in the greater Beirut area. Today, an esti- noted that the overall economy improved in 2013 despite foreign investments,” he explained. looked down from the airplane during landing and saw the jun- mated 250 standing structures remain, said Naji Raji, an activist some recent fluctuations. “The key exchange rate of the A crisis is the best indicator of stability, Hashel said. gle of cement below,” Baalbaki said. “It is a disaster and it makes and spokesman for Save Beirut Heritage. He blames the demoli- dinar against major foreign currencies was relatively stable “Monetary stability and financial stability are the basic con- me sad for Lebanon.” tions on politicians’ corruption, greed and non-existent con- and inflation dropped to only 2.7 percent compared to 6.3 ditions for the development of the national economy. Not everyone shares Baalbaki’s gloom. Beirut’s post-war struction regulations or any sort of urban planning outside the percent in 2008,” he said. The Central Bank governor also said Treating and solving the results of an economic crisis is reconstruction is seen by many as a model to be looked upon Beirut Central District. There are virtually no laws that specifical- that prices in Kuwait have remained relatively stable with much more expensive than prevention. Hedging strategy by countries in the region. Despite the chaos in neighboring ly protect old buildings, except for a ministerial decree issued a the exceptions of food, beverages and housing. and wisdom decreases the impact of economic crises as well Syria, and bouts of deadly spillover, construction has barely few years ago which states that every demolition permit must Regarding local banks, Hashel said they were strong and as precautionary policies, which strengthens stability,” he slowed down. The city is buzzing with the sounds of jackham- be co-signed by the Culture Ministry, giving it power to stop the greatly improved from the post-2008 financial crisis. “There noted. mers and active cranes dot the skyline - a healthy sign amid tur- demolition of traditional homes. — AP Qaradawi attempts to soothe Gulf rift Al-Watan, Alam Al-Youm suspended... Continued from Page 1 adding he valued the awards highly. Qaradawi said the Continued from Page 1 Kandari said the grilling request will focus on the general opinions he expressed in his public statements were only policy of the government and will be submitted this week On March 5, in an unprecedented move, Saudi Arabia, delivered as a means of constructive criticism. “What I The lawmakers insisted that the closure decision under- to ensure it will be on the agenda of the Assembly session the UAE and Bahrain recalled their ambassadors from said, and I say, is a matter of sincere advice, which will mines press freedom in Kuwait and called for measures to on April 29. Qatar, accusing Doha of failing to abide by an accord not prove its sincerity after a while,” he said. amend the press law. Reporters Without Borders ranks In a related development, MP Abdullah Al-Turaiji said to interfere in each other’s internal affairs. Qatar denies The UAE summoned the Qatari ambassador in Kuwait at 91 out of 180 countries in its 2014 World Press yesterday that he is coordinating with MP Mubarak Al- the charge. The three states were especially angry at February over what it said were insults by Qaradawi in a Freedom Index, above all other states in the six-nation Gulf Harees to file a request to grill Interior Minister Sheikh Qatar’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist Qatar state television broadcast in which he condemned Cooperation Council. Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. Turaiji said they had sent movement that reveres Qaradawi and whose ideology the UAE as anti-Islamic. In a sermon shortly afterwards, Meanwhile, MPs Abdulkareem Al-Kandari, Hussein a series of questions to the minister over a variety of issues, challenges the principle of conservative dynastic rule Qaradawi apparently addressed the UAE: “Were you Quwaiaan and Riyadh Al-Adasani met yesterday at the adding that they have not yet set a date for filing the long dominant in the Gulf. angry at me because of two lines I said about you? What Assembly to coordinate plans for filing a request to grill grilling. MP Safa Al-Hashem is also preparing to file to grill Since the withdrawal of the Gulf ambassadors, if I gave an entire sermon just on your scandals and injus- Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Justice and Awqaf Minister Nayef Al-Ajmi later this month. Qaradawi has refrained from preaching during Friday ser- tices?” In his statement, Qaradawi denied media reports mons, a move seen as an attempt to calm tensions. In his that he would be leaving Qatar soon. He said: “I am part statement yesterday, Qaradawi noted that he had been of Qatar, Qatar is a part of me ... I am now 88 years old, Ministry denies rumors of AIDS patient... awarded prizes in Saudi Arabia and UAE for his work, and I will stay in Qatar to be buried in its soil.” — Reuters Continued from Page 1 tive cases in Kuwait, including six expatriates “whose files were referred to the Immigration General Department Jump in new MERS cases The report does not mention that the man was deport- between January and October 2013”. The remaining six cas- ed, however, and raised questions about the period during es pertain Kuwaiti couples, the minister confirmed. Continued from Page 1 organizations to report only those cases that are officially which he was allegedly at large before being arrested confirmed by the Health Ministry. Most of the new infec- again. Coronavirus The number of officially confirmed Saudi cases has tions are in Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah, where 37 Another newspaper, Al-Anbaa, reported in the mean- In other news, the Ministry of Health confirmed that a jumped suddenly over the past two weeks. Saudi authori- people have been infected since Monday, seven of them time that the man was deported after approval by Maj Gen man was put in quarantine at Farwaniya Hospital under ties last week issued several statements aimed at reassuring fatally. Another 10 new cases, one of them fatal so far, were Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah, the Assistant suspicion of being infected with MERS after he showed the public that there was no immediate cause for concern discovered in the capital Riyadh. There were also new cases Undersecretary for Passports and Citizenship Affairs. symptoms of the disease after arriving to Kuwait Saturday. at the latest outbreak and that it had not met international confirmed in Najran Province and the city of Madinah. The man was later released after tests came negative for definitions of an epidemic. Last week, another cluster of cases was discovered in the AIDS patients the coronavirus, said Dr Jamal Al-Sultan, the Director of the Rabia said the ministry had invited five European and neighbouring United Arab Emirates, and Yemen reported North American companies to work with it in developing a its first case. Separately, the UAE state news agency WAM Minister of Health Ali Al-Obaidi confirmed in the mean- Farwaniya Health Directorate. vaccine and that some of the companies would soon visit said late on Saturday that it had recorded 12 new cases of time that the man escaped from the Infectious Diseases The man had arrived on a KLM flight from the United the kingdom. Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, is coronavirus infections that were discovered during “routine Hospital in Aug 2013, and that the Interior Ministry was Kingdom, and was taken to the hospital as a precautionary expected to receive a surge of pilgrims in July during the checks” on people who had come into contact with infected informed to arrest him. Obaidi’s remarks came in response measure when a passenger pointed out that he had high annual fasting month of Ramadan, followed by millions individuals. WAM quoted the health authority as saying that to questions by MP Hussain Al-Quwaiaan regarding the fever, Al-Qabas reported. Around 80 passengers were held more in early October for the hajj. Rumours of unreported the patients were being kept in hospital and “did not pose a number of AIDS patients in Kuwait, published yesterday by inside the aircraft for three hours until doctors at Farwaniya cases have circulated on Saudi social media feeds in recent danger to the public or to patients”. It expected the patients Al-Qabas. The minister said the man was one of 13 HIV posi- Hospital confirmed that the man was MERS-free. weeks. Last week, the kingdom’s cabinet asked Saudi news to be rid of the MERS virus within 10 to 14 days. — Reuters ACCESS over 10,000 top jobs daily NETWORK with professional peers SHARE leading career content

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KARACHI: A speeding passenger bus were travelling on the bus to visit their smashed into a tractor-trailer in south- relatives in Karachi. “We were ten mem- ern Pakistan yesterday, killing 42 people bers of one family. Six of them died,” including 14 children and injuring more said 18-year-old Maryam Bibi, weeping. than a dozen others with many in criti- Bibi survived the crash along with her cal condition, police said. Several pas- six-year-old brother. sengers were trapped inside the pink The dead included 14 children and bus that was left badly mangled after 13 women, said Fida Hussain Shah, a the high-speed crash in the town of senior Sukkur police officer, adding that Sukkur, 425 kilometers (266 miles) north the bus driver was killed on the spot of Karachi in the province of Sindh. while the driver of the tractor-trailer Excavators were used to pull the sustained serious injuries. Shah con- tractor-trailer from the bus, as rescuers firmed that over speeding by the bus struggled to pull out the stranded pas- was the cause of the accident. Most of sengers. One eyewitness said he saw the 17 injured were in critical condition several passengers pleading for help. and several were transferred to a hospi- “They were screaming and shouting: tal in Karachi after initial treatment in ‘save us, save us’,” he told reporters. Sukkur. Muhammad Faisal, a senior police offi- Pakistan has one of the world’s worst cial, said: “Most of the passengers were records for fatal traffic accidents due to trapped between their seats, we res- poor roads, badly maintained vehicles cued them by cutting the bus body and reckless driving. Sixteen people with metal cutters.” were killed and 49 injured when an He said the speeding bus was trying overloaded truck crashed into a ravine to overtake the tractor-trailer when it earlier this month in the central veered out of control. The collision was province of Punjab. A collision between KARACHI: Pakistani rescuers attempt to pull passengers out of a bus after an accident with a tractor-trailer so severe, he added, that 25 passengers two buses and a petrol tanker killed 35 died on the spot. The dead included six people in southwest Pakistan in late yesterday. —AFP members of a 10-member family who March. —AFP

Indian transgender stands for Toll rises to 58 office after landmark ruling CHENNAI: With a tight budget and a humble autorickshaw, a pioneering Indian transgender is campaigning in her southern hometown for Transcript reveals confusion over evacuation a seat in parliament, just days after the coun- try’s highest court recognized “third gender” JINDO: The official death toll in the South Korean now, can they be rescued right away?” The VTS offi- led to yet another: identifying them. Information people. Describing the Supreme Court judge’s ferry sinking soared to 58 yesterday after divers final- cial then said patrol boats would arrive in 10 min- sheets taped to the walls of a gymnasium on Jindo ruling as a “milestone”, 53-year-old Bharathi ly succeeded in entering the vessel, which a newly utes, but did not mention that another civilian ship island where families of the missing are staying listed Kannamma hopes to build on the momentum released transcript shows was crippled with confu- was already nearby and had told VTS 10 minutes ear- details of the bodies such as sex, height, length of and overturn prejudices against India’s several sion and indecision well after it began listing danger- lier that it would rescue anyone who went over- hair and clothing. It was too little for Lee Joung-hwa, million transgenders. ously. Three times in succession, and about half an board. Only 174 people are known to have survived a friend of a crew member who is among the miss- Running as an independent candidate in hour after the ferry Sewol began tilting on the sinking of the Sewol, which had been on its way ing. “If only they could have made some kind of the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu state, she is Wednesday, a crew member asked Jindo Vessel from the South Korean port city of Incheon to the image of the person’s face. Who can tell who this thought to be the first transgender accepted as Traffic Services Center (VTS) whether passengers southern island of Jeju. The captain initially ordered person is just by height and weight?” Lee said. a candidate in a general election. “Even when would be rescued if they abandoned ship off South passengers to stay in their rooms, and took more people come to see me talk, they have certain Korea’s southern coast. That followed several state- than a half hour to issue an evacuation order an ‘Government is the killer’ set notions,” the social activist told AFP ahead of ments from the ship that it was impossible for peo- order several passengers have said they never heard. A woman with a blue baseball cap shouted com- Madurai’s polling day on Thursday, in the ple aboard to even move, and another in which it plaints at government officials who were seated near- phased general election that winds up in mid- said it was “impossible to broadcast” instructions. Bodies recovered outside ship by, working at their desks. “I can’t live like this! I’m so May. Many people followed the captain’s initial order The confirmed death toll jumped from 33 to 58 anxious!” she yelled. “How can I trust the police?” “It is only when they hear what I have to say to stay below deck, where it is feared they remain within 24 hours as divers, hampered for days by Anguished families of the missing, fearful they might and see me in person that they can get past trapped. About 240 people are still missing. “Even if strong currents, bad weather and low visibility, final- be left without even their loved ones’ bodies, also the fact that I am a transgender,” she said. In it’s impossible to broadcast, please go out and let ly found a way inside the sunken vessel. They quickly blocked the prime minister’s car during a visit and the Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday, the the passengers wear life jackets and put on more discovered more than a dozen bodies there in what attempted a long protest march to the presidential judge said a person can be legally recognized clothing,” an unidentified VTS official urged at 9:24 almost certainly was just the beginning of a massive Blue House in Seoul, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) as gender-neutral, and transgenders should am, 29 minutes after the Sewol first reported trouble, and grim recovery effort. Some of the bodies found to the north. be included in government welfare schemes Bharathi Kannamma About 100 relatives walked for around six hours offered to other minority groups. before some 200 police officers in neon jackets Often known as “hijras” in South Asia, trans- against transgenders. Her current campaign blocked them from continuing on a main road. The genders are classified as people who have had team includes two transgenders, four men relatives said they wanted to travel to the Blue House sex change operations or who regard them- and a woman, working on a daily budget of to voice their complaints to the president. “The gov- selves as the opposite of their born gender. 5,000 rupees ($83). She also has a personal ernment is the killer,” they shouted as they pushed They often live on the extreme fringes of advisory board, which includes lawyers, doc- against a police barricade. India’s culturally conservative society, some- tors and other professionals. “We want an answer from the person in charge times falling into prostitution and begging. Despite the challenges she faces, about why orders are not going through and nothing Kannamma said she found her status as an is being done,” said Lee Woon-geun, father of 17-year- Enduring neglect and bias independent candidate, without family, had old missing passenger Lee Jung-in. “They are clearly Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia Director won her backing. “I have nothing to fear and I lying and kicking the responsibility to others.” Earlier for Human Rights Watch, welcomed the have no vested interest in being corrupt and yesterday morning, relatives of the missing blocked court’s ruling but said the lack of previous the people see that,” she said. She’s also cam- the car of Prime Minister Chung Hong-won and political intervention “is a reflection of the paigning on a wider ticket than transgender demanded a meeting with President Park Geun-hye, neglect and bias that the community rights. “I would develop the city’s infrastruc- as Chung made a visit to Jindo. Chung later returned endures”. Kannamma, however, is positive the ture and importantly, rid its systems of corrup- to the gymnasium, but met only with a number of judgment will help transgenders access edu- tion and bring it on par with the country’s top representatives of the family members in a side office. cation and employment opportunities, which cities,” she said. in turn would help them contribute to their Relatives want bodies before decay sets in families’ earnings. Register as ‘other’ Relatives are desperate to retrieve bodies before “When transgenders make an economic Since Kannamma signed up as a candidate, they decompose beyond recognition, Lee said. “After contribution to their families, families will also she has been followed by two transgenders four or five days, the body starts to decay. When it’s hesitate to shun them,” she said. Kannamma fighting for seats in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the first general election in which JINDO: Relatives of missing passengers aboard the sunken ferry Sewol cry after listening decayed, if you try to hold a hand it might fall off,” he herself only came out in 2004 as a transgen- said. “I miss my son. I’m really afraid I might not get to voters as well as candidates can register as to a TV news program reporting the names of the victims found dead yesterday. —AP der. Until then, she lived her life as a man and find his body.” The captain, Lee Joon-seok, 68, was held the position of area sales manager at a “other” rather than male or female, which according to the transcript, released by the South yesterday were recovered outside the ship. Divers, arrested Saturday, along with one of the Sewol’s bank in Madurai. With a master’s degree in Kannamma believes should help motivate the Korean coast guard. “If this ferry evacuates passen- who once pumped air into the ferry in the slim hope three helmsmen and the 25-year-old third mate, on sociology, she chose to leave behind the cor- community to take part. However, only 28,341 gers, will you be able to rescue them?” the unidenti- that survivors were inside, have yet to find anyone suspicion of negligence and abandoning people in porate life and devote her time to sensitizing have registered with the Election Commission fied crew member asked. “At least make them wear alive there. need. The third mate was steering at the time of the society to transgenders, especially in schools to vote, highlighting the fear and stigma many life rings and make them escape!” was the response. The Sewol sank with 476 people on board, 323 of accident, in a challenging area where she had not and colleges. face. And activists say there is still a long way “If this ferry evacuates passengers, will they be res- them students from a high school in Ansan. The 16- steered before, and the captain said he was not on She currently runs her own Bharathi to go until they reach full equality. cued right away?” the crew member asked again. and 17-year-old students make up only 75 of the the bridge at the time. The cause of the sinking is not Kannamma Trust with the aim of helping the Kalki Subramaniam, another politically “Don’t let them go bare - at least make them survivors, and about 225 of the missing. At least 23 known, but prosecutors said the ship made a sharp transgender community and those who live active transgender in Tamil Nadu who wants wear life rings and make them escape!” the VTS offi- of those confirmed dead are students, according to turn before it began to list. Senior prosecutor Yang below the poverty line. When she first ven- to get transgenders off the streets, said includ- cial repeated. “The rescue of human lives from the coast guard spokesman Kim Jae-in. A 21-year-old Jung-jin said the third mate has refused to tell investi- tured into politics, Kannamma said she found ing them in jobs quotas for minorities may not Sewol ferry ... the captain should make his own deci- South Korean sailor, surnamed Cho, also died from gators why she made the sharp turn. He said that she she was excluded from certain events. yet be effective, given that few are qualified for sion and evacuate them. We don’t know the situa- injuries he sustained Wednesday while working on a had a “psychological shock” and fainted under ques- “I noticed they would extend an invitation such positions. “Most sexually confused chil- tion very well. The captain should make the final warship going to help rescue passengers in the ferry, tioning, but that she told investigators she did not to me to participate in smaller gatherings but dren drop out of school and college due to decision and decide whether you’re going to evacu- said Cmdr. Yim Myung-soo of the South Korean need medical attention. Prosecutors have not identi- fail to invite me to larger ones,” she explained. ridicule and the lack of a support system. ate passengers or not.” “I’m not talking about that,” navy. fied the third mate, but a fellow crew member identi- She withdrew her support, but decided to run Hopefully, these children will now have a the crew member said. “I asked, if they evacuate The heartbreaking task of recovering the bodies fied her as Park Han-kyul. —AP independently to help end discrimination future to look forward to,” she said. —AFP Britain’s baby prince visits zoo

SYDNEY: Britain’s baby Prince George and kissed him on the head, beaming had just one formal engagement dur- stepped out in public with his parents as he was presented with a stuffed toy ing their visit to New Zealand last yesterday for the first time in Australia, bilby which he promptly tossed to the week, at a play date with a group of for an encounter with wildlife at ground, setting off ripples of laughter local toddlers. Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. George, eight in the capacity crowd. George left the zoo after his bilby months old and third in line to the encounter while his parents stayed on throne after grandfather Princes Special birthday gift to feed a selection of animals includ- Charles and father William, stole the George held fast to the ear of a sil- ing a tree kangaroo and giraffe and show as his parents toured the har- ver bilby statuette as the Duke and take in a sunset bird show in the out- bourfront zoo overlooking the Opera Duchess of Cambridge unveiled a door amphitheatre. They petted a House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. The plaque in his honor. The enclosure native quokka and koala and the royal family were at the zoo to visit an was paid for by the Australian govern- duchess got a fright when an echidna enclosure for bilbies and meet one of ment as a gift on behalf of the nation she was stroking raised its spines. the rabbit-eared native marsupials to celebrate George’s birth. Senior Earlier, William and Kate attended who was named in George’s honor. zookeeper Paul Davies said the young an Easter Sunday church service at Dressed in a blue striped shirt, blue prince was captivated by the animals Sydney’s St Andrew’s Cathedral and shorts and black shoes, the infant and attempted to grab anything signed a Bible brought to Australia by prince wriggled excitedly out of Kate’s within reach. “He was amazing, just the First Fleet of European settlers in arms as they neared the habitat to get amazing, he was so good, he loved all 1788. It is widely acknowledged as the a closer look. He cooed as William fed the animals,” he said. Bible used in the first Christian service his bilby namesake and stroked its “They were like any family coming ever held in Australia. William’s parents head, craning over the top of the into the zoo for a family day out.” The Diana and Charles had signed the rare enclosure’s glass wall. Propped up by zoo had to close its gates at 1.30pm edition during their visit to Australia his mother, George bobbed jubilantly due to the huge crowds gathering to when he was a baby in 1983, as did his up and down and waved his arms as await the royals’ arrival. It was grandparents in 1954.The young fami- the inquisitive bilby, previously known George’s first public appearance in ly left Sydney yesterday night for as Boy, crouched up on its hind legs Australia, five days into the family’s Canberra, where they will be taking a and peered over the edge at him. He 10-day tour of the nation of which rest day before moving on to Uluru, an SYDNEY: Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, watch their son Prince grinned and giggled for the cameras William’s grandmother Queen iconic monolithic desert rock sacred to George looking at an Australian animal called bilby, which has been named after the young Prince, as William bounced him in his arms Elizabeth II is head of state. George Aboriginal Australians. —AFP during a visit to Sydney’s Taronga Zoo yesterday. —AFP

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By Rob Lever

idden in the Twittersphere are nuggets of information that could prove useful to crime Hfighters - even before a crime has been committed. Researchers at the University of Virginia demonstrated tweets could predict certain kinds of crimes if the correct analysis is applied. A research paper published in the scientific journal Decision Support Systems last month said the analysis of geo-tagged tweets can be useful in predicting 19 to Pipeline delay boosts Obama political base 25 kinds of crimes, especially for offenses such as By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland proposed project to bring oil from Alberta to the US Gulf pute over the proposed path for the pipeline. A depart- stalking, thefts and certain kinds of assault. Coast does carry risks for Obama’s party. Republicans, ment spokeswoman said politics did not play a role in the The results are surprising, especially when one he latest delay to a final decision on the Keystone who argue the pipeline would boost job creation, have decision. Environmentalists welcomed the latest delay. considers that people rarely tweet about crimes XL oil pipeline will reinforce a White House strate- used the administration’s delays to attack Democrats in “Mostly we think this helps us,” said Michael Brune, execu- directly, said lead researcher Matthew Gerber of the Tgy to energize President Barack Obama’s liberal- conservative-leaning states. tive director of the environmental organization Sierra university’s Predictive Technology Lab. Gerber said leaning base before fall elections in which Democrats Club. “The only thing better than a pipeline that shouldn’t even tweets that have no direct link to crimes may risk losing control of the US Senate. Environmentalists, Boosting Core Supporters be built is to delay it for up to another year or more.” contain information about activities often associat- worried about the project’s effect on climate change, In November, all of the seats in the House of Republicans, meanwhile, indicated the decision ed with them. “What people are tweeting about are have put enormous pressure on the president to reject Representatives and one-third of the Senate will be up would provide fresh fodder for their criticism of Obama their routine activities,” Gerber told AFP. “Those rou- the pipeline from Canada’s oil sands, staging demonstra- for election. Republicans already control the House and over the pipeline. Republicans are looking for new lines tine activities take them into environments where tions outside the White House and protests in states need a net gain of six seats to take control of the Senate. of attack on the president after his healthcare law, where he travels. A decision to approve it now could In recent weeks, Obama has warned of the risks to the known as Obamacare, recovered from last year’s acute crime is likely to happen. “So if I tweet about getting have prompted that vocal group, which was instrumen- party if disillusioned Democrats do not vote in teething problems. Many Democrats are vulnerable to drunk tonight, and a lot of people are talking about tal in electing Obama in 2008 and 2012, to sit out the November, and the White House has taken other actions attack, and some worried that the delay on the pipeline getting drunk, we know there are certain crimes Nov 4 congressional elections. to rev up core Obama supporters. Those include regula- decision could undermine moderates such as Louisiana associated with those things that produce crimes. The State Department’s announcement on Friday tions designed to ensure women working for federal Senator Mary Landrieu and Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor It’s indirect.” that it would give government agencies more time to contractors are paid equally for work that is similar to whose re-election bids will help determine whether For the study, Gerber and his colleagues ana- study the project was seen by strategists from both par- that done by men. Republicans gain control of the Senate. lyzed tweets from the city of Chicago tagged to cer- ties as a move to prevent that and boost Obama in the In addition, Obama has sought to stress his health- After the State Department’s announcement, tain neighborhoods - measured by individual eyes of his supporters. Support for the president, or lack care program’s success in signing people up for insur- Landrieu promised constituents in her energy-produc- square kilometers - and the city’s crime database. of it, is generally reflected in mid-term voter turnout. ance as a win for Democrats. The party was stung by a ing state that she would wield her power as chair of the They then looked forward and were able to make Approval of the pipeline would also have risked damp- shaky rollout last fall. “The biggest problem in any mid- Senate Energy Committee to get the Keystone project useful predictions about areas where certain crimes ening the enthusiasm of wealthy donors such as billion- term, especially in a six-year mid-term, is having some approved. Landrieu was one of 11 Democratic senators aire investor Tom Steyer, who is spending tens of mil- level of enthusiasm in the president,” said Norm who urged Obama in a letter a week ago to make a deci- were likely to occur - something which could be lions of dollars to boost environmentally-friendly candi- Ornstein, a political expert at the American Enterprise sion on the project by May 31. But even if she and her helpful in deployment of police resources. “This dates. “This is rotten eggs for TransCanada and good Institute. “If you have a lot of people who are angry at colleagues joined Republicans to pass a bill compelling approach allows the analyst to rapidly visualize and news on Good Friday for those who oppose Keystone as you or disillusioned and sit on their hands, you’re going Obama to approve Keystone XL, they would have a diffi- identify areas with historically high crime concen- not being in our nation’s best interest,” Steyer said in a to have a disaster in November.” cult time reaching the necessary two-thirds majority in trations,” said the study. “Future crimes often occur statement. Defeating Keystone XL remains a top priority for the 100-person Senate to override a presidential veto. in the vicinity of past crimes, making hot-spot maps Obama cannot run for re-election again, but the out- Obama’s base, and delays on the decision have become “We don’t think it’s particularly likely,” said Christine a valuable crime prediction tool.” come of the congressional elections, particularly control a common occurrence. In 2011 the administration said it Tezak, Managing Director at ClearView Energy Partners, In recent years, the idea of “predictive policing” of the Senate, will determine how much of his agenda would study a new route for the pipeline, pushing the LLC about the possibility of Congress forcing the issue. has gained momentum, with police departments can be enacted during his final two years in office. process past the 2012 presidential election. The follow- That in itself left an opening for Republicans to exploit. relying on “big data” analytics from companies such Mobilizing the parts of his base that showed up to vote ing year further delays were announced. “The biggest impact from our perspective is this takes in 2012, including environmentally-conscious young away the argument from red-state Democratic senators as IBM. This research comes on the heels of other people, gays and lesbians, Hispanics, and women, is key Vulnerable Democrats that they have influence in Washington to push things studies showing how tweets can be analyzed to to helping Democrats in a year when the White House is The State Department said the postponement would through like Keystone,” said Tim Miller, executive director predict elections, disease outbreaks and other not up for grabs. But the delay of TransCanada Corp’s allow time for the Nebraska Supreme Court to settle a dis- of America Rising, a Republican super PAC. —Reuters important events.

‘I Send our Algorithms’ Gerber said Twitter data can be relatively easy to China shadow to follow Obama around Asia use because tweets are publicly available, and many of them are tagged with location information. By Stephen Collinson worries in the US capital about China’s ulti- Michelle Obama recently got a warm wel- Washington that China might have again In addition, researchers, themselves, do not need to mate military intentions. But the two sides come in China. And the US president will overplayed its hand with its neighbors, go into the high-crime areas to study the informa- resident Barack Obama will not visit have continued talking. Obama met go to November’s APEC summit in Beijing. replicating the opening that Obama China on his Asia tour this week, but Chinese President Xi Jinping in The Hague Washington was also intrigued by exploited in his first term to launch a diplo- tion. Instead, “I send our algorithms to these loca- Pits broadening shadow will be cast a few weeks ago, following their successful China’s decision to abstain but not to veto matic offensive. tions and see what people are talking about,” everywhere he goes at a time of complex informal summit in California last year. US a UN resolution condemning Russia’s refer- Beijing’s handling of the disappearance Gerber said. “The computer algorithm learns the regional disputes and questions about US officials appreciate Xi’s diplomatic style, endum in Crimea last month. But the of a Malaysian airliner, its military buildup pattern and produces a prediction.” The study was strategy. American China policy has been which is more freewheeling than that of potential for blunt exchanges remains, as and the air defense zone may make funded by the US Army, which Gerber said uses based for two decades on the goal of eas- former Chinese leader Hu Jintao. First Lady evidenced by the public face-off between Obama’s audience especially receptive. The similar techniques to determine threats in places ing the emerging giant into the interna- US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his Americans “want to take advantage of the such as Iraq and Afghanistan. tional system while avoiding a classic counterpart Chang Wanquan over Japan fact that China is scoring own goals geopolitical clash between an established and territorial questions this month. throughout the region,” said Douglas Paal There are limitations, Gerber notes. Adequate power and a rising one. Obama’s national security advisor Susan of the Carnegie Endowment for historical data is needed, and some kinds of crimes, China’s regional ascent is now reality, Rice says Obama will make clear that International Peace. US-China economic such as kidnapping and arson, may not fall into the with its growing economic and military regional territorial disputes must be relations are not without aggravation but same patterns of predictability, for reasons the influence nudging and worrying neighbors resolved “not through coercion, not the Treasury declared last week that researchers could not explain. Still, he said the New that look to Washington as a counter- through threats, not through any- Beijing was not a currency manipulator - York police department has already contacted him, weight. China is the “leitmotif that’s going thing other than peaceful though Washington wants the yuan to rise to be running through the trip,” said diplomatic means based on further. and he has begun to review data from that city to Christopher Johnson, a former CIA China the rule of law ... particularly Trade disputes also niggle. What’s more, determine if the results from Chicago can be repli- analyst now at the Center for Strategic the law of the sea.” the two sides are at odds over alleged cated. He hopes to be able to draw on information and International Studies. “The thing Jeff Bader, who ran Chinese cyber hacking of the US military from other social media to see if they can help that both Beijing and those of us who Obama’s first term White and businesses though US leverage has yet improve the predictions. An important goal, ulti- watch at all closely will be watching House East Asia policy, to recover from revelations of National mately, is to figure out if the technique can be used ...will the president be saying the ‘C- said the president faces a Security Agency eavesdropping by Edward in a very practical way. “We did not address whether word’ - China - on a regular basis balancing act with Beijing Snowden. throughout the trip?” inside its rebalance. “The this reduces crime,” he said. “That’s one of the next message for China is the US Chinese Concerns steps.” —AFP Balancing Act is here to stay in the Asia So how will Obama’s visit play in Obama will use visits to Japan, South Pacific, that the US expects Beijing? Professor Shen Dingli of Fudan Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines to international norms to be University said China would rest easy in placate allies uncertain over his diplomat- respected and countries not the knowledge that, ultimately, the US- All articles appearing on these ic and military “rebalance” towards Asia - to be bullied, and that the US China relationship was more important pages are the personal opinion of with Washington preoccupied by crises has developed and will contin- than Washington’s ties with either Japan or elsewhere, including in Ukraine. But he ue to develop a cooperative South Korea. China would also like Obama the writers. Kuwait Times takes no must at the same time find language that relationship with Beijing,” said to tell Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responsibility for views expressed will not exacerbate suspicions in Beijing Bader, now with the Brookings that acknowledging war criminals with vis- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- that the true aim of the rebalance is to Institution. its to World War II shrines is unacceptable, contain China. Obama’s tour will be his first But Chinese leaders will parse Shen said. ers to voice their opinions. Please to Asia since Beijing declared an air Obama’s language. Comments by top Jia Qingguo, dean of international stud- send submissions via email to: opin- defense zone in the South China Sea last State Department official Danny ies at Peking University, said the US swing [email protected] or via snail year, raising the temperature of festering Russel in February that China had cre- to Asia made sense given the region’s maritime and territorial disputes. ated “uncertainty, insecurity and insta- growing influence and prosperity. “But of mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Washington branded the move as “illegiti- bility” in the region angered Beijing course there are people in China and in The editor reserves the right to edit mate” and ignored the zone by sending its and opened debate on whether other countries who are worried about its any submission as necessary. aircraft through it. Washington had adopted a more intentions - that is only natural. The US is a The episode, however, compounded hawkish policy. There is talk in big country.” —AFP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 SPORTS

Gilbert wins Amstel Gold Probe into IPL scandal Westwood bags Malaysian Open VALKENBURG: Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert surged clear on the final Cauberg MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India will propose a panel to KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Westwood ended a two-year winless drought with a climb to win his third Amstel Gold Race yesterday. investigate corruption allegations in the Indian Premier League during the seven-shot victory at the Malaysian Open yesterday. The 31-year-old-winner in 2010 and 2011 — made his move inside the next hearing of an ongoing case in India’s Supreme Court. The names of After a four-hour delay due to the threat of lightning in the middle of the final 4km following a dummy-attack by BMC team-mate Samuel Sanchez former India allrounder Ravi Shastri, former Central Bureau of Investigation final round, Westwood went on to shoot a 4-under par 68 to complete an and by the top of the climb, 1.8km from the finish, he was well clear. chief RK Raghavan and retired Calcutta High Court judge J.N. Patel have 18-under 270 at the Kuala Lumpur Country Club course for his 36th career Belgian Jelle Vanendert escaped from a group of chasers to take second been doing the rounds in local media reports but the BCCI refused to con- victory. Westwood led from start to finish in the co-sanctioned European while Australia’s Simon Gerrans out-sprinted Spain’s Alejandro Valverde and firm the members of the panel. and Asian Tour event that he also won in 1997. Pole Michal Kwiatkowski for third. “We will give the names of the persons to the Supreme Court only,” BCCI “It’s a golf course that suits my game; it’s very tight in certain areas. I Gilbert’s attack on the final climb was reminiscent of the same move he secretary Sanjay Patel was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India after played well, I putted well, and the short game is good,” Westwood said. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen (68), the 2012 champion, along with made to win the 2012 world title here in Valkenburg. He had a working committee meeting. The matter will come up for hearing tomor- Belgium’s Nicolas Colsaerts (70) and Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger (67) shared showed his form in the lead-up to this race by winning row. The BCCI was asked by the court last Wednesday to work out the investigation into the spot-fixing scam after BCCI chief Narainswami a distant second place on 11 under. Wednesday’s Brabantse Pijl and when he kicked for home, no- The win will not only improve Westwood’s ranking but also one could live with him. Srinivasan was forced by the court to step aside last month because of the alleged involvement of his son-in-law in a spot-fixing scam during the 2013 help him improve on his current 20th place in the European He is now second only to five-time winner Jan Raas of the tournament. The Supreme Court said it was not ordering an independent Ryder Cup standings. Netherlands for Amstel victories and on this kind of form, probe immediately because it respected the autonomy of the cricket body. “I feel like I’ve got a short game back and I’m start- Gilbert could be forgiven for aiming a tilt at a second Srinivasan’s position as BCCI chief became untenable when a three- ing to roll a few putts in,” he added. “It makes a Ardennes treble, having already added Fleche Wallonne member committee headed by Justice Mukul Mudgal found Srinivasan’s helluva difference if you can get up-and- and Liege-Bastogne-Liege wins to his Amstel son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan, guilty of being in contact with illegal down if you miss a few greens as it keeps success in 2011.—AFP bookmakers in a report to the Supreme Court.—AP the momentum going.” —AP Donald leaves pack behind

HILTON HEAD ISLAND: Luke Donald with low wedges,” he said. “If you miss put himself in the best position to make greens, you need to be pretty good at up for so many near-misses at the RBC the short game. Certainly a course that Heritage by shooting a 66 on Saturday favors my style of play.” to take a two-stroke lead into the final Huh shot a 68 and was at 6 under. round. Major champions Charl Schwartzel (68) Donald had an eagle and six birdies and Jim Furyk (71), Nicholas Thompson at Harbour Town Golf Links, where he (68) and Ben Martin (71) were tied for has regularly challenged for the title third at 5 under. but never got his hands on the silver- Matt Kuchar, ranked sixth in the ware. world, shot 70 as part of a group of five The Englishman fell in a playoff to golfers another shot back at 4 under. It Brandt Snedeker in 2011, and has four was a long day at soggy Harbour Town, top-3 finishes in five years. At 11-under where 65 golfers had to finish the sec- 205 and with a two-shot lead over John ond round before the third could begin, Huh, he’s poised to finally win. with KJ Choi, Furyk and Ben Martin tied “If I can go out as relaxed and confi- for the lead. dent as I was today tomorrow,” he said. But by midafternoon, the moisture “If I can control the trajectory (of shots) had softened things and competitors as well as I did today, then hopefully I’ll were treated to slick greens easily be sitting here as the winner.” accepting approach shots. Once the world’s top-ranked golfer, Thompson, whose sister Lexi won Donald has changed coaches and the her first LPGA Tour major earlier this transition back to the top has not come month, got things going with five as quickly as planned. The last of his birdies on the front nine to lead at 7 five PGA Tour wins came in 2012, his under. But bogeys at the 16th and 18th best showing this year was a tie for holes dropped him back into the group fourth at the Valspar Championship last at 208. Schwartzel jumped into the month and he did not make the cut at chase with a third-round 68 to move to the Masters after shooting 79-70. 5 under. He has not won on the PGA PITTSBURGH: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Matt Calvert (11) puts the puck over Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) for the game-win- “I was the former world No. 1 and Tour since the 2011 Masters. ning goal in the second overtime period of a first-round NHL playoff hockey game. —AP was there for a long time and obviously Furyk, the 2010 winner at Harbour slipped down,” said Donald, currently Town, made birdie on his second hole 29th. “But I haven’t felt my game had to take the lead at 6 under. He failed to gotten that much worse.” build on that hot start, but held on to Blues, Avalanche lead His round got started with a 25-foot- stay in the hunt. er for eagle on the par-5 second hole. Kuchar followed his fifth-place show- Donald then tied leader Nicholas ing at the Masters last week with a PITTSBURGH: St. Louis and Colorado took 2-0 Backes, who had to be helped off the ice, went Scandella had made it 3-2 with 1:19 remaining. Thompson with a birdie on the 14th strong bogey-free 66 on Thursday to leads in their NHL first-round playoff series with straight to the locker room and did not return Charlie Coyle also scored early for the Wild. before stretching his lead with a final take the lead. wins on Saturday while Columbus won a post- for the extra period. Minnesota’s starting goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was one by rolling in a 15-foot putt on the Things went the other way quickly season game for the first time in franchise histo- Vladimir Tarasenko forced overtime with his replaced in the second period by Darcy Kuemper, who stopped all 14 shots he faced, par-3 17th. Friday, with Kuchar posting a pair of ry as they squared their series against second goal of the series, beating Corey Pittsburgh. Crawford with a wrist shot that banged off the giving the Wild a selection dilemma for the Donald nearly closed with a flourish double bogeys before the rains came St. Louis notched its second-straight 4-3 over- right post and in with 6.4 seconds to go. Kevin games ahead. when his approach on the closing hole and suspended play. Kuchar struggled time win over Chicago to leave the Blackhawks Shattenkirk had a goal and two assists for the Columbus’ Calvert banged home a rebound nearly landed in the cup on the fly some more with a bogey on the eighth with an uphill task of successfully defending the Blues. Duncan Keith, Seabrook and Michael 1:10 into the second overtime to secure the 4-3 before bouncing to the edge and set- hole once he restarted Saturday. Then Stanley Cup. Rozsival scored in a span of five shots to put the win over Pittsburgh and a squared series. tling for par. he made four birdies on his back nine Colorado teenager Nathan McKinnon was Blackhawks up 3-2 early in the third. But Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury “I feel like I can plot my way around to climb back in it.—AP irrepressible as the Avalanche won 4-2 at home Seabrook’s penalty proved costly, and he could blocked the initial shot by Cam Atkinson but against Minnesota to also take a strong grip on a be suspended for Game 3 in Chicago on Calvert stood all alone at the left post and wrist- passage to the next round. Monday. ed a shot into the open net. Columbus’ Matt Calvert scored the winner in Colorado’s Gabriel Landeskog scored twice Jack Johnson had tied the game with 6:01 left double overtime to clinch the historic victory for and Semyon Varlamov stopped 30 shots to help in regulation for the Blue Jackets. Ryan Johansen the Blue Jackets. St. Louis defenseman Barret the Avalanche beat Minnesota 4-2. also scored the first playoff goal of his career for Jackman scored on a drive through traffic to seal The Wild were unable to contain the quick- Columbus. victory over Chicago. The Blues rallied after ness of MacKinnon, who had a goal and three Pittsburgh’s Brian Gibbons scored twice and Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook received a assists. Paul Stastny, the star of Game 1, also had Matt Niskanen added his second goal of the five-minute major and game misconduct penal- a goal and three assists and his empty-netter playoffs but the Penguins were outplayed for ty for a vicious elbow to the head of David sealed the win after Minnesota’s Marco much of the final three-plus periods.—AP Wie triumphs in Hawaii

KAPOLEI: Michelle Wie rallied from four strokes back entering the day to shoot a 5-under 67 on Saturday and win the LPGA LOTTE Championship. The 24-year-old American finished at 14-under 274 after coming into the final round trailing third-round leader Angela Stanford by four shots after Friday’s play. It was Wie’s third career victory on the LPGA Tour, and first since taking the CN Canadian Women’s Open in 2010 snapping a 79-event winless drought. And, Wie did it at home. “I’m just having fun out there,” said Wie, who grew up in Honolulu. “I was out there and nervous. Every time I felt nervous out there, I was looking around, I felt there was no place I’d rather be.” Stanford had her worst round of the tournament, shooting a 1- over 73 that put her at 12-under 276 and two shots behind Wie. Top-ranked Inbee Park finished third with an 11-under 277. “Today, just didn’t make the putts that I’ve been making,” Stanford said. “I wasn’t hitting it great today. Just misclubbed a couple of times. Just didn’t make good decisions.” Wie came to LOTTE and her home state of Hawaii coming off a runner-up finish two weeks ago in the Kraft Nabisco Championship when she closed with a 71 for her best position of the season. “The highlight of this week was to come back home,” Wie said. “There wasn’t just one moment. From the first tee shot that I made to the last putt, the aloha that I felt from everyone was unbeliev- able.” Stanford, the leader after the second and third rounds at breezy Ko Olina, came out strong with a birdie on the par-4 third hole to set herself up at 14-under early in the day. A bogey for Stanford and a birdie for Wie on the par-4 sixth closed the gap to within a stroke. The par-3 eighth brought Stanford, Wie and South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim to tie at 12 under. A birdie for Wie on the par-3 12th gave her the outright lead, and she gave a small triumphant fist pump to the crowd. “I really think a lot of times, they willed the ball in,” Wie said of the fans. “I give a lot of credit to them this week.” Another birdie on the par-5 13th put Wie two strokes ahead of two-day leader Stanford and three strokes ahead of Kim. Stanford and Kim were unable to close that gap as Wie won for the first time on American soil. “She’s been playing great,” Stanford said. “She’s having a great year, so it was bound to happen. I just happened to be the one that caught the buzz saw.” Trade winds continued to challenge golfers all day, gusting upward of 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. “Well, my caddy isn’t one for pep talks, but he gave a good one today,” Wie said. “He said, ‘It’s windy out there today, but play your game,’ and that’s really what I did. I didn’t try to force anything. I had a number in my head that I HILTON HEAD ISLAND: Luke Donald watches a shot from the fairway on the second thought I needed to shoot, and I got it. Kim came in fourth with 1- KAPOLEI: Michelle Wie holds up the 2014 LPGA LOTTE Championship trophy hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. —AP under 71 for 10-under 278 overall.—AP at Ko Olina Golf Club. —AP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 SPORTS Cardinals, Cubs advance

WASHINGTON: Nationals star Bryce Harper was pulled by first-year manager Matt Williams after fail- ing to run out a grounder in Washington’s 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Harper hit a grounder back to pitcher Lance Lynn in the sixth inning, jogged to first base and took a right turn to the dugout before getting halfway down the basepath. Williams yanked the 21-year-old Harper after the play. Known for his aggressive approach, Harper is a two-time All-Star. “I respect what he did,” Harper said of Williams’ decision. Williams said Harper would be in the starting lineup Sunday. Lynn (4-0) won his fourth straight start and Trevor Rosenthal got his fifth save. Jordan Zimmermann (1-1) allowed four runs, only one of them earned, in seven innings.

CUBS 8, REDS 4 Darwin Barney and Welington Castillo hit two-run homers, Mike Olt added a solo shot and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak, beating the Cincinnati Reds. Since scoring four times last Sunday in St. Louis, the Cubs had managed just one run before defeating the Reds. Cincinnati had won 16 of the last 17 at Wrigley Field. Edwin Jackson (1-1) allowed two runs in 5 2-3 innings. Tony Cingrani (1-2) CLEVELAND: Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers in the first inning of a gave up three runs in five innings. WASHINGTON: Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond tags out St. Louis Cardinals’ Jon Jay as he baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays. —AP attempts to reach third, during the seventh inning of a baseball game. —AP BREWERS 8, PIRATES 7 ROCKIES 3, PHILLIES 1 San Diego. The Giants lost their third straight game Ryan Braun hit two homers, including a two-run Jordan Lyles pitched effectively into the eighth and have scored only three runs in their last 28 Blue Jays thrash Indians shot with two outs in the ninth inning that sent inning and Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer to innings. It was the first time in nine games the Giants Milwaukee past Pittsburgh. lead Colorado. The Rockies were also helped by a weren’t involved in a one-run decision. CLEVELAND: Mark Buehrle pitched bases loaded, and his only clean inning was Braun has five home runs this season after being reversed call that produced their first run. San Diego has won seven of 10. Stults (1-2) kept shutout ball into the eighth inning and the first, when Brian Dozier hit a fly out that suspended for the final 65 games last year for his Lyles (3-0), acquired in December from Houston in the already struggling Giants off balance and largely remained unbeaten this season, leading nearly left the park. involvement in the Biogenesis drug scandal. The oth- exchange for outfielder Dexter Fowler, allowed one off the base paths, allowing one run and three hits in the Toronto Blue Jays over the Cleveland Still, a five-run fourth inning off Kevin er three homers came in one game on April 8 at unearned run and five hits in seven innings in win- six innings, with two strikeouts and no walks. Tim Indians 5-0 on Saturday. Correia (1-1) staked Chen to a lead, and his Philadelphia. The go-ahead drive came off Pirates ning his third straight, equaling a career best. LaTroy Hudson (2-1) allowed two runs and eight hits in seven Jose Reyes hit an RBI single in his first bullpen made it stand up. Danny Duffy closer Jason Grilli (0-1), his second blown save in six Hawkins pitched a hitless ninth for his fifth save in five innings, struck out four and walked none. game since opening day, when he strained tossed two scoreless innings, and Wade opportunities. Jean Segura’s two-out single kept the chances. his left hamstring in his first at-bat of the Davis navigated a perfect eighth before inning going for Braun, who had three hits and three Kyle Kendrick (0-2) went seven innings and INTERLEAGUE season and went on the disabled list. turning the game over to All-Star closer RBIs. Jonathan Lucroy hit three doubles and drove in allowed three runs on six hits in a solid outing but MARLINS 7, MARINERS 0 Buehrle (4-0) lowered his ERA to 0.64 in Greg Holland. He set down the top of the two runs for the Brewers. Mark Reynolds hit his fourth could not avoid a seventh straight loss, dating to last Henderson Alvarez won for the first time since his four starts. The left-hander who once Minnesota lineup in order for his sixth save homer. Ike Davis doubled, singled and walked a day Aug. 11. Colorado got on the scoreboard when home no-hitter to end the 2013 season, pitching a two-hit- pitched a perfect game was pulled after in as many chances. after the Pirates got him in a trade with the Mets. Jim plate umpire and crew chief Tim Welke ruled Nolan ter to help Miami beat Seattle. giving up a single and walk to start the Henderson (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth and Arenado safe on a bang-bang play at the plate in the Alvarez (1-2) retired the first 15 batters en route to eighth. He allowed four hits overall, struck ATHLETICS 4, ASTROS 3 Francisco Rodriguez got his sixth save. third after initially calling him out. Rockies manager the third complete game of his career. He struck out out three and walked three. Corey Kluber Josh Reddick hit an RBI single that Walt Weiss asked Welke to take another look at the four, walked none and threw 90 pitches. He also had a (1-2) allowed five runs in 6 2-3 innings. capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning BRAVES 7, METS 5 play, and after viewing the replay, the umpire deter- two-out RBI single in the sixth to make it 3-0. The as Oakland handed Houston its sixth Jordan Walden got the final out with the bases mined that catcher Carlos Ruiz had blocked the plate Mariners lost their fifth game in a row and were shut TIGERS 5, ANGELS 2 straight loss. loaded after Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez pulled before he received the throw home in violation of out for the fourth time. Marcell Ozuna had a three-run Max Scherzer struck out nine in seven Jed Lowrie started the comeback with a star closer Craig Kimbrel, and the Braves held off New new collision rules instituted this season to better homer, his third, and an RBI single to hike his average innings and Detroit finally managed to leadoff home run against Chad Qualls (0-1). York. Freddie Freeman had three hits and hustled his protect catchers and base runners. to .343. Adeiny Hechavarria contributed three hits, beat Los Angeles. Detroit had lost 10 Josh Donaldson walked and Yoenis way through a weird play that brought the Braves scored twice and made two fine plays at shortstop. straight to the Angels and hadn’t beaten Cespedes then singled. After Qualls struck two runs when the Mets were unable to challenge a PADRES 3, GIANTS 1 Christian Yelich doubled to extend his hitting streak them since Aug. 26, 2012. The Tigers out pinch-hitter John Jaso, Alberto Callaspo costly incorrect call. Eric Stults and three relievers combined on a four- to 13 games. Rookie Roenis Elias (1-2) allowed six runs snapped that skid behind a sharp outing by hit a tying single and Reddick followed Ervin Santana (2-0) pitched seven crisp innings for hitter and Everth Cabrera hit a go-ahead triple to lead in 5 2-3 innings.—AP Scherzer and home runs from Nick with a one-out liner to right-center. Dan his second win over New York in three starts with Castellanos and Victor Martinez. Otero (3-0) pitched the ninth for the win Atlanta. Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the Albert Pujols hit his 498th homer, con- after starter Scott Kazmir had gone eight ninth to make it 7-3. The Mets scored twice off MLB results/standings necting for a solo shot in the ninth. strong innings. Kimbrel, who loaded the bases with a two-out walk to Scherzer (1-1) allowed a run and three hits Lucas Duda. That’s when Gonzalez went to the Toronto 5, Cleveland 0; St. Louis 4, Washington 3; Detroit 5, LA Angels 2; Boston 4, Baltimore 2; Kansas City 5, with two walks. The AL Cy Young winner RAYS 16, YANKEES 1 mound and lifted Kimbrel, who didn’t look happy Minnesota 4; Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati 4; Oakland 4, Houston 3; Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 7; Atlanta 7, NY Mets 5; earned his first victory of the season, strik- Ryan Hanigan homered twice and had about it. Walden retired Travis d’Arnaud on a Miami 7, Seattle 0; Tampa Bay 16, NY Yankees 1; Texas 6, Chicago White Sox 3; LA Dodgers 8, Arizona 6; Colorado 3, ing out Mike Trout three times and Pujols six RBIs, and Tampa Bay starter Chris Archer grounder to end it. Bartolo Colon (1-3) gave up three Philadelphia 1; San Diego 3, San Francisco 1. twice. CJ Wilson (2-2) gave up three earned continued his dominance over the Yankees. runs in seven innings for the Mets. American League National League runs in five innings. Hanigan drove in his final two runs with Eastern Division Eastern Division JB Shuck led off the game with a homer, a single off New York infielder Dean Anna, DODGERS 8, DIAMONDBACKS 6 W L PCT GB Atlanta 12 5 .706 - but that was all the scoring for the Angels who gave up two runs and three hits in the Andre Ethier hit a three-run homer and Los NY Yankees 10 8 .556 - Washington 10 8 .556 2.5 until Pujols homered for the second eighth inning. Angeles rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat Toronto 10 8 .556 - NY Mets 8 9 .471 4 straight day, hitting his sixth shot of the Archer (2-1) allowed one run and three Arizona. Dan Haren (3-0) was charged with five runs - Tampa Bay 9 9 .500 1 Miami 8 10 .444 4.5 two earned - and seven hits over 7 1-3 innings. The Baltimore 8 8 .500 1 Philadelphia 7 10 .412 5 season. hits in 6 2-3 innings. He has won all four Boston 8 10 .444 2 right-hander struck out five in his fourth start of the Central Division career starts against the Yankees, allowing Central Division Milwaukee 13 5 .722 - RED SOX 4, ORIOLES 2 four earned runs in 28 2-3 innings. season, six days after his 8-6 victory over the Detroit 8 6 .571 - Brock Holt hit a tiebreaking triple in the Wil Myers and Evan Longoria both drove Diamondbacks at Phoenix. Kansas City 9 7 .563 - St. Louis 11 7 .611 2 seventh inning and scored on Jonathan in four runs for the Rays. Yankees starter Haren departed with an 8-4 lead and was replaced Minnesota 8 9 .471 1.5 Pittsburgh 8 10 .444 5 Herrera’s suicide squeeze, lifting Boston Ivan Nova (2-2) gave up a career-high four by Brian Wilson, who gave up a two-run double by Chicago White Sox 8 10 .444 2 Cincinnati 7 10 .412 5.5 over Baltimore. home runs before leaving in the fifth with Martin Prado before retiring Chris Owings on a Cleveland 7 10 .412 2.5 Chicago Cubs 5 11 .313 7 David Ortiz had a solo homer and two right elbow soreness. The right-hander grounder with runners at the corners to end the Western Division Western Division hits for the World Series champion Red Sox, allowed eight runs and eight hits in four- eighth. Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth for his Oakland 12 5 .706 - LA Dodgers 11 7 .611 - Texas 11 7 .611 1.5 San Francisco 10 8 .556 1 who have won three of four. Nelson Cruz plus innings. sixth save. Mike Bolsinger (0-1) made his first major league start and was charged with seven runs - six LA Angels 8 9 .471 4 Colorado 10 9 .526 1.5 had a pair of run-scoring singles for the Seattle 7 10 .412 5 earned- and seven hits in four-plus innings. He struck San Diego 9 9 .500 2 Orioles, who had a three-game winning RANGERS 6, WHITE SOX 3 Houston 5 13 .278 7.5 Arizona 5 15 .250 7 streak halted. Junichi Tazawa (1-0) pitched Colby Lewis pitched into the sixth out five of the first 11 batters he faced. 1 1-3 hitless innings of relief. Koji Uehara inning for his first win in nearly two years struck out three after a leadoff walk for his and Prince Fielder homered to lead Texas. fourth save. Lewis (1-1) struck out four while allow- The benches emptied briefly in the sev- ing only one run over 5 1-3 innings. The enth after Bud Norris (0-2) threw high and right-hander, the first known major league Road teams thrive on tight to David Ross, who was trying to sacri- pitcher to return from a unique hip proce- fice. Ross yelled something, but Orioles dure, won for the first time since June 17, catcher Matt Wieters stepped in between 2012. Shin-Soo Choo and Alex Rios each and both sides retreated to the dugouts. had three hits for the Rangers, who won opening day of playoffs their fifth consecutive game. Kevin ROYALS 5, TWINS 4 Kouzmanoff homered leading off the INDIANAPOLIS: Road teams domi- Griffin and Paul were benched due Bruce Chen labored through five innings eighth, giving him a 10-game hitting streak nated on the opening day of the to accumulating foul numbers. Paul before the Kansas City bullpen took over, to start his Rangers career. NBA playoffs Saturday, with Atlanta led the Clippers with 28 points and shutting down Minnesota. The Royals have Texas went ahead to stay on Fielder’s pulling off the biggest upset with J.J. Redick added 22 points in 30 won five straight after getting swept last high-arching blast to right leading off the victory at Eastern Conference top minutes for Los Angeles but Griffin weekend in Minnesota. fourth for a 2-1 lead. It was only his second seed Indiana. finished with 16 points after fouling Chen (1-1) allowed all four runs on eight homer in his 18 games with Texas. Jose The Pacers had been expected out with 48 seconds left and the hits and four walks, but the damage could Quintana (1-1) allowed five runs and nine to be too strong for a Hawks team scores tied. have been worse. He twice walked the hits over five innings.—AP that had lost its previous eight play- Foul trouble plagued both off games, but Jeff Teague led teams, but losing Griffin and Paul Atlanta to an important victory. for stretches cost the Clippers at Golden State won away in a both ends. For the Warriors, Andre Sundowns on title track tight game against the Los Angeles Iguodala fouled out with 3:04 left in Clippers, whose chances were hurt the game and Lee played with four SOWETO: A stunning Teko Modise goal AmaZulu (home). Title ‘dark horses’ Wits by having Blake Griffin and Chris fouls. Brooklyn’s Deron Williams earned Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win at dropped two valuable points when held 0-0 Paul in foul trouble. Brooklyn won and Joe Johnson each scored 24 Moroka Swallows this weekend and a six- at former champions SuperSport United, who by seven points at Toronto but the points as the Nets won 94-87 at point lead in the South African Premiership. lie fourth in the standings. margin could have been far wider Toronto, while Paul Pierce scored Veteran midfielder Modise slammed a Leading Wits scorer Sthembiso Ngcobo had the Nets not been so off-target nine of his 15 points in the final loose ball past Nigerian goalkeeper Greg came closest to breaking the deadlock with a with their 3-point shooting. quarter to guide the visitors to vic- Etafia from 30 metres just seven minutes into second-half shot that struck the woodwork. The only home-court winner of tory. The Nets won despite making the first half. Pretoria-based Sundowns, seek- The stalemate left Wits, an unfashionable the day was Oklahoma City, with 4 of 24 3-pointers. ing a first league title since 2007, wasted sev- Johannesburg club who have never won the Kevin Durant guiding the Thunder Kyle Lowry scored 22 points and eral other scoring chances at Dobsonville title, 10 points adrift of Sundowns with two to a comfortable win over Jonas Valanciunas had 17 points Stadium in Soweto. games in hand. Memphis. Atlanta’s Teague scored a and 18 rebounds for the Raptors. And the table toppers were grateful to Durban outfit Lamontville Golden Arrows playoff career-high 28 points and Valanciunas is the second Raptors Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene, who sprang one of the biggest Premiership shocks Paul Millsap added in the Hawks’ player to have a double-double in thwarted Swallows with several acrobatic of the season by winning 4-1 at Platinum surprise win. Indiana, which spent his postseason debut. Tracy saves. It was the ninth consecutive Stars. Arrows stayed bottom with 18 points- the whole season working to get McGrady did it in 2000. Valanciunas Premiership win by Sundowns after a mid- six less than Free State Stars- but the triumph home-court advantage in the play- also set a Raptors record for playoff season slump while bottom-half Swallows offers a slim chance of dodging automatic rel- offs, wasted no time in giving it rebounds, surpassing Keon Clark’s were suffering a fourth loss in a row. egation. The team finishing last drops to the right back with a dismal third quar- 16 in 2002. “We could have scored another goal or national second division while the second- ter. Atlanta opened the third quar- Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant two,” said Sundowns coach and former South last side goes into play-offs with the two sec- ter on an 8-0 run, breaking a 50-50 scored 13 of his 33 points in the Africa striker Pitso Mosimane. “Playing ond divisions sides. tie, then pulled away when Teague fourth quarter to help the Thunder Swallows at Dobsonville is not easy, they Caretaker coach Shaun Bartlett, who scored nine points in a 14-0 run down Memphis 100-86. pressed us and it was good to come away scored 28 goals during an 11-year interna- that made it 74-58 with 4:08 left in Russell Westbrook had 23 points with maximum points.” tional career that ended in 2005, has continu- the quarter. and 10 rebounds and Serge Ibaka Sundowns have 61 points with matches ously lamented Arrows’ poor finishing. Indiana couldn’t get closer than added 17 points and nine rebounds against neighbours SuperSport United But the ‘Backheel Boys’ finally clicked in eight the rest of the way despite 24 for the Thunder, who nearly squan- (home) and Maritzburg United (away) to north-west mining town Rustenburg with points and 10 rebounds from Paul dered a 25-point lead but recov- come. Defending champions and closest goals from Thanduyise Khuboni, Zambian George. Golden State also pro- ered from a dismal third quarter to rivals Kaizer Chiefs did not play this weekend Festus Mbewe, Namibian Rudolf Bester and duced a strong third quarter in the make 10 of 16 shots in the fourth. because of CAF Confederation Cup commit- Bongi Ntuli. 109-105 win at the Clippers. Zach Randolph led Memphis ments. Chiefs have four fixtures left, starting Arrows host SuperSport United and Klay Thompson scored 22 points with 21 points and 11 rebounds, with a visit to third-place Wits University on Orlando Pirates and visit AmaZulu in a local INDIANAPOLIS: Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague shoots against Indiana and David Lee added 20 for the but made just seven of 21 shots April 23. They also play Free State Stars derby, and three victories could lift the bus Pacers’ George Hill during the first half in Game 1 of an opening- Warriors, who trailed by 11 points and got into foul trouble in the sec- (home), Pretoria University (away) and company club off the bottom.—AFP round NBA basketball playoff series. —AP early but capitalized in the third as ond half.—AP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 SPORTS

Sharapova targets Photo of the day Stuttgart titles

STUTTGART: Maria Sharapova opens her to get back to your best. claycourt season in Germany this week where “I was out of action for four months and she hopes to claim a hat-trick of Stuttgart hardly played after last year’s French Open. titles and her 30th WTA career trophy. But I’m back to 100 percent now and I want to The defending champion is unbeaten at win in Stuttgart.” Sixth-seed Sharapova will the indoor tournament having won both the face the Czech Republic’s Lucie Safarova in 2012 and 2013 crowns on her two previous the first round in Stuttgart. She has a 3-1 lead appearances. in her series against the 27-year-old with her “I’ve competed here for the last two years most recent win coming in the third round at and won both times, so I have only positive Miami. memories,” Sharapova told the Stuttgarter In addition to Sharapova and Angelique Nachrichten. Kerber, Germany’s number one, Poland’s “I don’t want to miss out on an experience Agnieszka Radwanska, plus former world like this.” Sharapova, who turned 27 on number ones Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Saturday, enjoyed her last title in the 2013 Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic will also feature in final when she beat China’s Li Na with a com- Stuttgart. manding display before losing in straight sets Having arrived at last year’s tournament to Serena Williams in the French Open final. with enough baggage to fill two cars, World number one Williams, who enjoyed Sharapova admitted she may not be travel- her 15th straight win over Sharapova in the ling light to Stuttgart on this occasion either. Miami semi-finals last month, is absent from “I had to let them (the organisers) know Stuttgart, but seven of the world’s top 10 will straight away that I’d need another car again be battling it out to reach next Sunday’s final. this time too,” she laughed. “I’ll be in Europe “I am a person who loves the challenges for the next two months and therefore I have and I don’t go out of my way to avoid any- a lot of gear with me-racquets, equipment one,” said Sharapova when asked if she was and a few other things.” glad not to face Williams in Stuttgart. Having won all four Grand Slam titles in “Serena has been playing her most suc- her career, including Wimbledon as a 17-year- cessful tennis in recent years and my aim old in 2004, Sharapova admits there is one must be to learn from the defeats against her title she really wants to claim. and work to get to her level.” “Olympic gold at Rio 2016 would be won- Injury to her right shoulder means derful,” she revealed, having lost the 2012 Carlos Sainz Jr. and traditional band pose for portrait during the Red Bull Show Run in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Sharapova has dropped to ninth in the world Olympic final to Williams. “I was really —www.redbull.com rankings. “At the moment, it’s a little hard for impressed by London and there is something me to look at the world rankings, but it’s not a unique for a tennis player, as we’re normally problem,” she insisted. on our own, to be part of huge team and live “Because of my success at Grand Slams, I in the Olympic Village,” she said. “It would be a expect a lot of myself, but I have to be realis- life-long dream to play for gold again in Rio Wawrinka defeats Federer tic and after an injury like that you need time de Janeiro.”—AFP to win Monte Carlo Masters

MONTE CARLO: Stanislas Wawrinka signalled his French Open ambitions when he beat Roger Federer 4-6 7-6 (5) 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final yesterday. Third seed and Australian Open champion Wawrinka recovered from the loss of the open- ing set to claim his maiden Masters title on the Monte Carlo clay just six weeks before the start of the May 25-June 8 grand slam tournament in Paris. “I am really happy, after having won a first grand slam title to win a Masters, it’s outstand- ing,” Wawrinka told a courtside interviewer. “Roger, you’re the best player ever, it’s always special for me to play against you and I hope we will have a great year you and me.” Federer, whose only defeat in 14 previous encounters against Wawrinka had occurred in Monte Carlo in 2009, said: “I had a great week. Congratulations to Stan, I hope it will continue for you like that for years.” Fourth seed Federer, who had beaten an injured Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, was his brilliant old self for KUALA LUMPUR: Donna Vekic from Croatia (left) poses with her trophy after defeat- almost an hour but the 17-times grand slam ing Dominika Cibulkova from Slovakia in the women’s singles final match of the WTA champion was eventually overwhelmed by his BMW Malaysian Open. —AP opponent’s power. Wawrinka played with great depth and pow- er as Federer was eventually pushed back far Vekic upsets Cibulkova from his baseline and was prevented from attacking. MONTE CARLO: Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland (right) and compatriot Roger Federer (left) KUALA LUMPUR: Croatia’s Donna Vekic here really helped, so this win is for them as Federer saw off a break point in the fourth pose with their trophies for photographers after the final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis became the first player under 18 to win a well,” said Vekic. game, Wawrinka banging his racket on his head Masters tournament. —AP WTA title for eight years yesterday when Vekic’s win was also her first victory over in frustration after his passing shot went long. the line passing shot. with a forehand winner down the line as Federer she stunned top seed Dominika Cibulkova a top 10 player. At 17 years, 10 months and Federer was more composed, breaking for 3- Federer saved more break points in the looked disorientated. 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) in the Malaysian Open 23 days, she is the first player under 18 to 2 as Wawrinka’s usually reliable backhand sailed fourth game, including one with a superb fore- Federer went to the net to save another break final. The 17-year-old shrugged off another win a WTA title since Vania King won long. Another long backhand from Wawrinka hand winner as the second set went into a point at 2-0, but a crosscourt forehand earned rain-hit day to beat the world number 10 Bangkok in 2006 aged 17 years, 8 months gave Federer the opening set after 42 minutes. tiebreak. Wawrinka a second break and a 3-0 lead. He fol- Slovakian and win her first title after two and 12 days. Cibulkova, who was stretched Wawrinka opened a 2-0 lead in the second Federer saved two set points before lowed up on serve and Federer never threatened unsuccessful final appearances in Tashkent to three sets in both the semis and quarter- set, only for his opponent to steal his serve Wawrinka finally finished it off with a smash. a comeback, bowing out on yet another fore- in 2012 and Birmingham in 2013. Vekic, the finals, conceded an early break in the first straight back with a stunning backhand down Wawrinka broke in the first game of the decider hand winner by Wawrinka.—Reuters youngest player in the main draw, had a set but took advantage of a break in play healthy 5-1 lead in the third set and should due to rain to recover. have served out the match. When play resumed, Vekic made errors, However, Australian Open runner-up allowing Cibulkova to take the opener after Germany, Czech Republic Cibulkova clawed her way back into the breaking her 95th-ranked opponent’s serve match to 5-5 in an absorbing final at the in the 12th game. Royal Selangor Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur. But the young seventh-seed was unper- “It was a tough match, she played very turbed and saw out two nerve-wracking storm into Fed Cup final well. I was 5-1 up in the third set but she sets to come back and deny Cibulkova’s bid played insanely well to get back. The fans for a fifth career WTA title.—AFP PARIS: Germany reached their first There was also a practical reason Fed Cup final since 1992 yesterday for the unusual dress code. After where they will face the Czech arriving in Germany, Kerber and Republic who have featured in Petkovic will fly straight to Stuttgart Veteran F1 boss Ecclestone three of the last four title matches. for the WTA claycourt tournament, Germany completed a 3-1 victo- which starts today, and will need all faces German bribery trial ry over Australia in Brisbane while the rest they can get for their the Czechs, the 2011 and 2012 win- matches tomorrow or Wednesday. LONDON: Formula One chief executive public offering of Formula One after a ners, defeated defending champi- “It was overall reasonably disap- Bernie Ecclestone goes on trial for bribery planned listing in Singapore was aban- ons Italy 4-0 in Ostrava. The Czech pointing, especially when you don’t in Germany this week in a case that threat- doned because of turbulent markets two Republic will host the final on get through,” Stosur said. “I don’t ens to end the Briton’s long reign as the years ago. November 8-9. know if I can fight any harder than I commercial boss of the motor sport. Angelique Kerber put Germany did in that match.” Prosecutors in Munich have charged CVC DEAL into their first final in 22 years-when In Ostrava, Petra Kvitova, the Ecclestone, 83, with bribing jailed former CVC paid around $830 million to buy a Steffi Graf starred in the win over world number six and a former German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky to 47 percent stake in Formula One held by Spain-with a fighting victory over Wimbledon champion, saw off smooth the sale eight years ago of a stake German bank BayernLB from 2002-06. Samantha Stosur. 20th-ranked Roberta Vinci 6-3, 7-5 in Formula One to private equity firm CVC. Prosecutors allege that Ecclestone chan- World number seven Kerber in an hour-and-a-half to hand the CVC remain the largest shareholder in neled $44 million to Gribkowsky, chief risk fought back from dropping the Czechs an unassailable 3-0 lead. Formula One, a business that generates officer at BayernLB, for having helped to opening set to beat former US Klara Koukalova and Andrea annual revenues of over $1.5 billion from ensure that CVC took control of the sport Open champion Stosur 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 Hlavackova then earned the fourth its series of grand prix races held around rather than any rival bidder. They argue in two hours 14 minutes to give point for the hosts after beating the world. that Ecclestone favored CVC because it was Germany an unassailable 3-0 lead. Camila Giorgi and Karin Knapp 6-2, CVC co-chairman Donald Mackenzie has committed to keeping him on as chief The Australian pair of Casey 5-7, 11-9 in the dead doubles rub- said that he would fire Ecclestone if he was executive. Gribkowsky, who is expected to Dellacqua and Ashleigh Barty pre- ber. “I’m happy we’ve made it and it found guilty of wrongdoing. Ecclestone, a give evidence in this trial, was jailed for vented a wipe-out when they will be a pleasure for the whole former used car salesman who became a more than eight years by a Munich court in claimed the “dead” doubles rubber country to host the final again,” said billionaire by building the sport into a 2012 for tax evasion and corruption in rela- 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 10-2 over Julia Kvitova, praising her fellow players global money spinner over the past four tion to the payments. Goerges and Anna-Lena as “a superb team”. decades, denies wrongdoing and says he Ecclestone has said he paid Gribkowsky Groenefeld. “It’s a very special In the World Group play-offs, will fight to clear his name. He could face $10 million but says that this was designed moment for me and the whole where the winners will play in the up to 10 years in jail if convicted. to silence the German banker who was team,” Kerber said. elite section in 2015, Russia, playing The case opens in Munich on Thursday threatening to make false claims about his “It feels great. I played a good without Maria Sharapova, beat but hearings will be held only once or tax affairs. Ecclestone denies the payments match but it was a tough one Argentina 4-0 in Winter Olympics twice a week to allow Ecclestone to carry were linked to the CVC deal. because Sam was playing also very host city Sochi. on the day-to-day running of the motor The arguments were rehearsed in a civil tough and I have never beaten her In Barcelona, world number sport. It is scheduled to last at least until case in London late last year when before.” Germany celebrated their three Agnieszka Radwanska collect- September. Ecclestone successfully defended a sepa- victory by flying back to Europe in ed three points over the weekend Despite his age, Ecclestone attends rate $100 million damages claim over alle- their pyjamas. as Poland edged Spain 3-2. almost every grand prix and remains cen- gations he undervalued the business when “We’ll be flying home in pyjamas, Radwanska won both her singles tral to the sport’s commercial success. He it was sold to CVC. that was the deal,” Andrea Petkovic and then teamed up with Alicia has always dismissed talk of retirement and Although he dismissed the damages told SID, an AFP subsidiary, after the Rosolska to beat Anabel Medina- there is no obvious replacement when he claim, British judge Guy Newey said he team had previously said they Garrigues 6-4, 6-2 in the deciding does finally quit or is forced out. believed the payments from Ecclestone would don nightwear, which were doubles. In Quebec City, Canada The uncertainty over Ecclestone’s future were a bribe and added that he found it BRISBANE: Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts after winning her gifts from the Australian team, for lead Slovakia 2-0 while the United is one of the factors that make it hard to impossible to regard him as a reliable or match against Samantha Stosur of Australia during the Fed Cup semi- the 24-hour flight home via Dubai, States and France are 1-1 after revisit stalled efforts to launch an initial truthful witness.—Reuters finals between Australia and Germany. —AP if they won. Saturday’s opening singles.—AFP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 SPORTS Ramsey and Podolski shine in Arsenal stroll

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LONDON: Lukas Podolski scored twice as Arsenal claimed an important 3-0 victory at Hull City yesterday in his side’s quest for a top-four finish and FA Cup success. In a preview of next month’s FA Cup final at Wembley, Arsenal scored an important psycho- logical edge over Steve Bruce’s team after Aaron Ramsey shot them in front. German forward Podolski then added two goals in the space of eight minutes, either side of half-time. Following on from his two-goal dis- play against West Ham United in mid-week, it meant that in the space of five days, he has dou- bled his tally of league goals for the season to eight. Ramsey, playing his fourth game in two weeks after a three-month lay-off with a thigh injury, made a telling impact with a goal and an assist as Arsenal scored twice in the final 15 min- utes of the opening half to take a strong grip on LONDON: Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski celebrates scoring his side’s third goal during their English the game. Premier League soccer match against Hull City at The KC Stadium. —AP The second goal was spectacular, if con- tentious, as Hull claimed that they should have Harper called upon to keep out Podolski’s 18- Szczesny. Any lingering uncertainty about the been awarded a free-kick deep in Arsenal territo- yard strike a few minutes earlier, although Hull destiny of the three points was removed after 54 ry after Nikica Jelavic went down under pressure had enjoyed more possession until that point. minutes when Podolski claimed his second goal, from Mikel Arteta. Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was and Arsenal’s third. Referee Jon Moss disagreed, however, and forced to show good handling in the 14th Once again the build-up was intricate, culmi- allowed the Gunners to launch a devastating minute, diving smartly to keep out a first-time nating in Cazorla picking out Ramsey from the counter-attack. It ended with Olivier Giroud loft- strike from Jelavic. left-hand byline. The Welsh international’s 15- ing over a cross that Ramsey chested into the A goal behind, Hull had their best chance yet yard shot was well saved by the outstretched GERMANY: Nuremberg’s Josip Drmic (right) and Leverkusen’s Oemer Toprak vie for path of Podolski, who buried a superb left-foot when David Meyler set up Jake Livermore for an boot of goalkeeper Harper, but the rebound fell the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match. —AP volley in the back of the Hull goal from 15 yards. 18-yard strike that beat Szczesny but rebounded kindly for Podolski to convert from close range. The opening goal, after 31 minutes, had been to safety via the foot of the goalkeeper’s right- Arsenal should have scored a bizarre fourth Leverkusen fourth in battle almost as impressive and featured a characteris- hand post. goal after 64 minutes when Harper misjudged a tic flowing move from Arsene Wenger’s side. Just before the second Arsenal goal, Shane back-pass, gifting the ball to Giroud, who struck for Champions League spot The move started on the halfway line and saw Long should have done better with a mistimed the underside of the bar from practically on the Ramsey spray the ball wide to Mesut Ozil; anoth- header from a Liam Rosenior cross that Szczesny byline. BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen regained fourth Borussia enjoyed a 4-2 victory at home er Arsenal player who is fit again after injury. saved with ease. Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker headed place in the Bundesliga yesterday with a 4- to ten-man Mainz 05 as coach Jurgen His pass to Santi Cazorla was helped on to Hull substitute Matty Fryatt, on for the injured over from a Cazorla free-kick in the 76th minute, 1 romp at Nuremberg in their battle to Klopp faced his former side having Ramsey, who steered his ninth league goal of Long, had an early opportunity soon after the while Ramsey, Huddlestone and Fryatt all saw retain their Champions League place for coached them from 2001-08. the season past Steve Harper in the Hull goal. restart, but Tom Huddlestone’s pass took an late efforts well handled by their respective next season. Dortmund took the lead after just six The opening goal had been coming, with unkind bounce as he aimed to head past opposition goalkeepers.—AFP Goals by Bosnia centre-back Emir Spahic minutes through a curious goal when Milos and Poland left-back Sebastian Boenisch Jojic’s strike went in off the upper arm of for Leverkusen cancelled out Marvin Borussia’s Oliver Kirch, but despite furious Plattenhardt’s equaliser in the first-half protests the goal stood. Berbatov inspires Monaco win from a direct free-kick which left the visi- Japan striker Shinji Okazaki scored twice tors 2-1 up soon after the break. for Mainz to make it 2-2, his second after PARIS: Dimitar Berbatov’s delightful lob was the only goal of the Cote the principality club means they are through the second half when Danijel Leverkusen’s South Korea star Son pouncing on a terrible back pass from goal gave Monaco a 1-0 win against d’Azur derby at the Stade Louis II and now certain to finish in the top three Subasic saved well from substitute Heung-Min made sure of the victory when Dortmund’s Nuri Sahin. The Japanese inter- Nice yesterday to leave Paris Saint- the victory got Claudio Ranieri’s side and qualify for next season’s Dario Cvitanich and Mathieu Bodmer’s he sprinted clear on a counter-attack and national scoring either side of Bayern- Germain’s title celebrations on ice while back on track after their shock exit from Champions League. header from the resulting corner was drew the defence for Spahic to tap home bound Robert Lewandowski’s strike for Ajaccio’s relegation was confirmed with the French Cup to Guingamp at the They are nine points clear of third- blocked by Subasic and then cleared his second with ten minutes left. Dortmund. defeat at Bastia. semi-final stage on Wednesday. placed Lille, who go to Marseille later, by Mounir Obbadi right on the line. Ex-Germany international Roberto Dortmund made sure of the three Berbatov’s nonchalant fifth-minute A third successive league win for and seven behind leaders PSG, who do The Nice players appealed for a Hilbert grabbed Leverkusen’s fourth seven points, which confirmed their Champions not host Evian until Wednesday having goal to be given, but the officials minutes later having come off the bench. League direct qualification, with goals by beaten Lyon 2-1 in the League Cup waved play on and Claude Puel’s side Leverkusen lead Wolfsburg by a point defender Lukasz Piszczek and Germany final on Saturday night. are without a win in five matches. with just three games left to decide winger Marco Reus, who converted a Even if PSG win that game, they will Ajaccio made the trip across Germany’s fourth Champions League place penalty 12 minutes from time after Mainz not secure a second consecutive Lige 1 Corsica for the derby against Bastia after Wolves had spent 24 hours in fourth had centre-back Niko Bungert sent off for a championship until next weekend at knowing they had to win to stand any after Saturday’s 3-1 win at Hamburg. Bayer handball. the earliest. For all the money spent last chance of further postponing their enjoyed their second straight win since ex- Ten-man VfL Wolfsburg romped to a 3-1 summer, finishing second would be an inevitable relegation. Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia was sacked win at Hamburg as goals by Ivan Perisic, excellent achievement for Monaco, But a 2-1 loss left them 15 points as coach, while Nuremberg suffered their Kevin de Bruyne and Ivica Olic gave Wolves who were in Ligue 2 a year ago, but from safety with only 12 points left to fourth straight defeat which leaves them a 3-0 lead just after the break before coach Ranieri’s future has been the play for. “We’ve known for a long time second from bottom. VfB Stuttgart took a Hamburg’s Ivo Ilicevic scored a consolation subject of much speculation recently. that we would go down so this big step towards survival with a 3-1 win at for the hosts who remain third from bot- However, the 62-year-old Italian changes nothing,” Ajaccio coach home to third-placed Schalke 04 which tom. Wolves were reduced to ten men revealed that Vadim Vasilyev, the club Christian Bracconi said. leaves them four points from the relegation when Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo was vice-president, had reassured him “We were condemned on places. sent off for a second yellow card on 90 min- over his position after the match. November 14 - now it’s done! We’ve Austria striker Martin Harnik netted utes. Hamburg are facing an historic first “You know what he said to me? been living with the idea for weeks. twice while Germany forward Cacau also relegation from Germany’s top flight. That I will be here next season.” This We wanted to delay it but I’m more scored as Stuttgart raced into a 3-0 lead Freiburg are virtually assured of their sur- win will come as a relief to him, bitter about this loss today than being before Hungary’s Adam Szalai pulled one vival as their 4-2 win at home to ten-man although it will be best remembered relegated.” back for the visitors with 20 minutes left. Borussia Moenchengladbach left them for Berbatov’s outrageous early goal. Their descent to Ligue 2 after three On Saturday, champions Bayern Munich eight points above the relegation places The Bulgarian controlled a pass for- seasons in the topflight caused pre- ended a run of three Bundesliga games with three games left. ward from Joao Moutinho on the left dictable delight amongst the fans of without victory with an unimpressive 2-0 Likewise, Werder Bremen are set to stay of the penalty area near the byline, their island rivals Bastia. win at bottom club Eintracht Braunschweig in the Bundesliga as their 3-1 win at home looked up and nonchalantly lobbed While second-from bottom ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League to Hoffenheim lifted them up to 11th and the ball over Nice ‘keeper David Valenciennes moved closer to the semi-final, first-leg at Real Madrid. nine points from danger while mid-table Ospina and into the net at the far post drop after a 6-2 drubbing by Nantes, Peru veteran Claudio Pizarro, 35, and Hertha Berlin and Augsburg shared the for his sixth goal in French football Sochaux’s hopes of surviving the drop Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic were on points in a goalless draw.—AFP since arriving from Fulham in January. received a huge boost with a 1-0 win target with late goals in what was only “That was top class. I think he did it at Reims. That left the club managed Bayern’s third win in their last seven games deliberately,” purred Ranieri.Monaco since January by Herve Renard, who in all competitions. Matches on TV had chances to increase their advan- led Zambia to 2013 Africa Cup of Bayern were without Manchester tage in the first half, with Valere Nations glory, on 33 points, two United-target Toni Kroos and Rafinha, who (Local Timings) Germain striking the post before behind French Cup finalists were both suspended, while left-back Ospina was forced into a good save Guingamp, trounced 5-1 by Bordeaux David Alaba was missing with a cold. English Premier League from a free-kick by his compatriot with Cheik Diabate bagging a first half Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sat James Rodriguez. hat-trick. In an afternoon when goals out the trip to Braunschweig as he recovers Man City v West Bromwich 22:00 FRANCE: Nice’s French forward Eric Bautheac (left) challenges However they couldn’t get a sec- came thick and fast Lorient and from a calf injury with reserve shot-stopper beIN SPORTS 9 HD Monaco’s French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia during the French ond goal and they were fortunate not Montpellier shared the spoils in a 4-4 Lukas Raeder stepping in for the third time. League football match. —AFP to concede an equaliser midway draw.—AFP HISTORIC RELEGATION Spanish League The victory leaves Bayern on 81 points and 17 points clear of second-placed Malaga v Villarreal 23:00 Barca defends Messi, offers better contract Dortmund who picked up their fifth beIN SPORTS 10 HD straight win. BARCELONA: Barcelona’s president and manag- player in the world, and we believe in him.” better or worse, but since it is (Messi) everything er defended Lionel Messi on Saturday from criti- Bartomeu said the club will offer Messi a is overblown. His future must be in Barcelona cism for his erratic play during the team’s recent “modification” of his contract that ties him to the until he stops playing.” German League results/standings collapse, and made sure to stamp out any talk of Catalan club until 2018. “We want to improve it Martino is approaching the end of a tumul- Nuremberg 1 (Plattenhardt 26) Bayer Leverkusen 4 (Spahic 16, 80, Boenisch 48, Hilbert 87); VfB the club’s all-time leading scorer leaving Camp because he deserves it and to adapt it to foot- tuous first year of a two-year contract. It is wide- Stuttgart 3 (Harnik 23, 59, Cacau 54) Schalke 04 1 (Szalai 69). Nou. ball’s current circumstance,” Bartomeu said. He ly expected he will be fired this summer, unless Played Saturday Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said the added that he and his board would complete Barcelona can pull off an unlikely recovery to Borussia Dortmund 4 (Kirch 6, Lewandowski 18, Piszczek 57, Reus 79-pen) Mainz 05 2 (Okazaki 14, 54); club would offer to improve Messi’s contract so the remaining two years of their mandate. overtake league leader Atletico and Madrid. Werder Bremen 3 (Bargfrede 18, Garcia 78, Petersen 90+2) Hoffenheim 1 (Volland 3); Freiburg 4 he “will lead the future” of the team, while coach However, the squad looks set to undergo an Martino accepted his responsibility for the (Mehmedi 51, 87, Sorg 71, Darida 72, Moenchengladbach 1 (Herrmann 9); Augsburg 0 Hertha Berlin 0; Gerardo Martino diverted the blame for their overhaul, if Barcelona can find a way to get FIFA team’s sudden decline, which will likely leave it Eintracht Braunschweig 0 Bayern Munich 2 (Pizarro 76, Mandzukic 87); Hamburg 1 (Ilicevic 58) VfL struggles to his own coaching performance. to remove its one-year ban on signing new play- without a major trophy for the first time since Wolfsburg 3 (Perisic 2, de Bruyne 42, Olic 49). In the past two weeks, Barcelona has been ers it handed out for violations in its signing of the 2007-08 season. eliminated from the Champions League by youth players. Bartomeu said sports director “I am not satisfied with my job done,” the German League table after yesterday’s late match (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Atletico Madrid, lost the Copa del Rey final to Andoni Zubizarreta would lead a project to carry Argentine said. “When you don’t get results, you Real Madrid, and fallen behind in third place in out a “profound remodeling” of the team. can’t be satisfied. This team is accustomed to Bayern Munich 31 26 3 2 84 20 81 Freiburg 31 9 8 14 39 54 35 — champions Hanover 31 10 5 16 41 57 35 the Spanish league. Bartomeu avoided comment on the future of winning and, leaving aside the Spanish Super Dortmund 31 20 4 7 71 34 64 VfB Stuttgart 30 8 7 16 48 59 31 Messi has been hammered in the media for Martino beyond the five remaining Spanish Cup, to have no chances in two competitions Schalke 30 17 7 7 57 41 58 Hamburg 31 7 6 18 47 65 27 his lackluster showings in each loss, when he league games. and almost none in the third means I can take Bayer 30 17 3 11 54 38 54 Nuremberg 30 5 11 15 36 62 26 appeared to give little effort to help his side for At a news conference following team train- nothing positive from my performance.” Wolfsburg 31 16 5 10 56 46 53 Braunschweig 31 6 7 18 28 54 25 long periods. ing, Martino dismissed speculation that Messi’s Barcelona hosts Athletic Bilbao on Sunday need- M’hengladbach 31 14 7 10 54 39 49 Note: Top three qualify directly for the “We are being unfair to Leo,” Bartomeu told mini-dip in form might lead to his departure at ing to win to stay within four points of Atletico Mainz 31 14 5 12 46 49 47 Champions League, fourth goes into the play- Esport3 television channel. “Our club members the end of the season. as the season nears its end. It will be without the Augsburg 31 12 7 12 41 45 43 offs, fifth, sixth and seventh into Europa League. need to understand that we must take care of “That people are talking about Messi’s future injured Neymar, Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique and Hoffenheim 31 10 10 11 67 66 40 The bottom two sides are relegated and the team Messi. He has made such an important contribu- surprises us, I don’t take those comments seri- Victor Valdes, while Sergio Busquets is suspend- Hertha Berlin 31 10 8 13 38 42 38 finishing 16th has a two-legged play-off against Werder Bremen 31 9 9 13 37 59 36 the side which finishes third in the second divi- tion to this club and he will continue to do so. ously,” Martino said. “A football player, when he ed. Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has been Eintracht 31 9 8 14 39 53 35 sion. That’s why we have no doubt that he will lead finds himself in these types of circumstances, rumored to be a possible replacement for the future of the club. He is young, he is the best focuses on the game. Sometimes they can play Martino if he is let go.—AP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 SPORTS

Group photo with winning women Group photo of winning men with officials. Curtain falls on shooting season

By Abdellatif Sharaa

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s shooting season came to an end at the conclusion of the HH the Amir tournament which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday. “The shooting tour- nament included many Olympic competitions in addition to Olympic archery,” Information Minister and State Minister for Youth Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- Humoud Al-Sabah said in a statement following the cere- mony. He said the tournament included a team from the handicapped club, adding that Kuwait’s champions were announced during the tournament. Sheikh Salman said HH the Amir is keen on patronizing tournaments that are related to heritage. “The sport of shooting is encouraged by our religion and was practiced by our forefathers,” he added. PAYS Chairman and Managing Director Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad hoped that such events continue. He said the tournament was appreciated by officials as it attracted a large number of shooters. He congratulated the shooters who became champions this season, and wished them more success in Kuwait and abroad. Afrah Adel receives her trophy. Duaij Al-Otaibi hands Al-Mohannadi his trophy. President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Duaij Al-Otaibi celebrated the conclusion of the HH the Mansour Al-Rashidi, Zaid Al-Mutairi, Nasser Al-Daihani. Air rifle-10m-men 50m free pistol-men Amir tournament, which marked the end of the Trap-men Ali Al-Muhannadi, Abdallah Al-Harby, Mohammad Hassan Al-Mulla, Othman Al-Failakawi, Hamad Al- 2013/2014 season. “We have seen many championships Khalid Al-Mudhaf, Abdelrahman Al-Faihan, Tami Al- Abdelrahman. Namshan. including an international tournament bearing the name Rashidi. Air rifle-10m-women 25m pistol-women of HH the Amir where more than 50 countries participat- Double trap-men Mariam Irzouqi, Heba Irzouqi, Munira Al-Anjari. Iman Bouland, Huthama Al-Baghli, Awatef Al-Qallaf. ed,” he said, adding the tournament included an Asian Hamad Al-Afasi, Ahmad Al-Afasi, Saad Al-Mutairi. Air pistol-10m-women Olympic archery-general-men championship for air pistol and rifle. He said Kuwait Skeet-women Awatef Al-Qallaf, Ghizlan Hussein, Huthama Al-Baghli. Mohammad Al-Mislm, Fahad Al-Rashidi, Ahmad Al- shooting made several achievements and hoped to quali- Afrah Abdelrahman, Sheikha Al-Rashidi, Iman Al-Shamma. 50m rifle-3 positions-men Tamimi. fy for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Trap-women Ali Al-Muhannadi, Abdallah Al-Harby, Mohammad Compound bow-general-men Sarah Al-Hawal, Sumaya Al-Juhail, Fatima Abdelmalak. Abdelrahman. Musallam Ibrahim, Amro Ghanim, Ahmad Al-Shatti. Results of the tournament Air pistol-10m-men 50m prone air rifle-men Olympic bow-general-men (beginners) Skeet-men Hamad Al-Namshan, Bader Al-Muhaini, Hassan Al-Mulla. Ali Al-Muhannadi, Abdallah Al-Harby, Ahmad Al-Kawari. Abdallah Taha, Mohammad Nabil, Athby Khalid. Boston Marathon looks to shake shadow of bombing

BOSTON: Runners, from the world’s elite racers While the memory of the attacks has hung the finish line. to first-timers, will step to the Boston Marathon heavy over Boston through the week of events Police said the backpack contained a rice starting line today for the first running of the leading up to the race, Linden said it wouldn’t cooker. The man was arrested and charged with world-renowned race since last year’s deadly affect her thinking come race day. possession of a hoax device. bombing attack. Some 36,000 people, the sec- “That’s a backward thought process,” said “Loose ends are a nagging source of stress,” ond-largest field in the race’s 118-year history, Linden, who in 2011 finished in second place, said Joseph Tecce, an associate professor of psy- will set out from Hopkinton, a town west of missing victory by two seconds. “I don’t need a chology at Boston College, who added that see- Boston, for the 26.2-mile race that finishes on terrorist event to be motivated. I’m inspired by ing a race go off smoothly could help people Boston’s Boylston Street, where two homemade the city and the people and I’ll honor that ... overcome their memories of the attack. “There pressure-cooker bombs last year killed three Boston is such a big event in itself that you don’t will be fears, nagging doubts and insecurities, people and injured 264. need extra motivation, especially not that kind.” but there will also be an anticipation that it’s all For the top men and women runners, includ- Race organizers, the Boston Athletic going to go away if we just wait until April 21, ing 2013 winners Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa and Association, admitted an additional 9,000 run- when people start hitting the street again.” Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo, the focus will be entirely on ners this year, in part to ensure that the roughly One runner who may know more than most the competition. 5,000 people on the course when the blasts about helping a society overcome lingering The fans, hundreds of thousands of whom occurred get a chance to cross this finish line. fears of an attack is Lukman Faily, the Iraqi are expected to line the course, will also be Many runners train for years to post the fast, ambassador to the United States. SHANGHAI: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain holds his champion trophy rooting for top US entrants including Ryan Hall age-graded qualifying times needed to earn a Faily will run to show solidarity with the peo- during the prize presentation on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand of California and Desiree Linden of Michigan. spot, while others commit to raising thousands ple of Boston and the United States. It will not Prix. —AP Either could be the first American to stand atop of dollars for charity. be his first marathon, as he also ran after the the podium in three decades, breaking a long 2011 Fukushima tsunami while stationed in domination of the event by African athletes. SENSE OF CLOSURE Japan. A heavy police presence is planned and rac- This year’s race could bring a sense of closure “We will stand with each other in defying ter- Hamilton wins ers and supporters will face new restrictions for some concerning the attack, experts said. rorism and making a pure sporting event, a including a ban on backpacks, which the ethnic Memories of the horrific incident were stirred sporting statement that terrorism will never Chechen brothers accused in the April 15, 2013, after a memorial service on Tuesday, when a prevail,” Faily said. “If the marathon was stopped Chinese GP attack were believed to have used to carry the shoeless man in a black veil, shouting “Boston because of last year’s event, then they would bombs. Strong” dropped a backpack on the street near have won.”—Reuters SHANGHAI: Lewis Hamilton raced to a hat- extending his advantage over his nearest rival trick of wins in yesterday’s Formula One to a gaping 10.4 seconds by the end of the Chinese Grand Prix, cruising unchallenged to tenth lap. Hopkins stops Shumenov the flag ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg as a Rosberg, however, was not as fortunate as dominant Mercedes claimed a third straight his team mate and was on the back foot even WASHINGTON: Bernard Hopkins stand there and let him miss.” By the sixth round, it was clear that three world title fights on Saturday. In one-two finish. before the start of the race with his engineers made some more boxing history, and When the split decision was Hopkins’ confidence was growing as the first, Peter Quillin of Brooklyn, NY, The win was the 25th of Hamilton’s career unable to view any telemetry information from did it in rather easy fashion. Then, the announced the pro-Hopkins crowd of he became the aggressor, initiating retained his WBO middleweight belt and drew him level with British legend Jim his car. 49-year-old boxer showed his age, ref- 6,823 jeered its disapproval. Two the action and landing a big combina- and improved to 31-0 with a unani- Clark and his current Mercedes boss, triple The German was hoping to clear the two erencing a TV character that might judges scored the fight 116-111 for tion. mous 12-round decision over Lukas world champion Niki Lauda, in the all-time Red Bulls separating him from the Briton early have gone over the heads of many Hopkins. The other judge gave the In the seventh round, Hopkins was Konecky of the Czech Republic. winner’s list. on but his challenge never materialised after a young fans. nod to Shumenov 114-113. “I shut him feeling so good that he alternated In the IBF welterweight title match, It is also the first time that Hamilton - who poor getaway and a collision with the Williams “I was so in my living room watch- out,” Hopkins said. leading with his right and left hands, Shawn Porter of Cleveland also moved ahead of Clark to become the top of Valtteri Bottas dropped him down to sev- ing Archie Bunker,” Hopkins said, play- If there was any doubt about the befuddling Shumenov, who fell to 14- remained undefeated with a fourth- British qualifier on Saturday — has managed enth at the start. fully comparing himself to the main outcome, it was removed in the 11th 2. “I’m kind of angry that I lost the round knockout of Brooklyn’s Paulie to win three races in a row. “It was just very close,” Rosberg said of the character from the 1970’s series “All in round when Hopkins rocked fight,” Shumenov said. “I am a true Malignaggi, who took time off from “I just can’t believe how amazing the car is,” first corner contact with Bottas. “There were the Family.” “I was so relaxed, so Shumenov with a chopping overhand warrior.” his job as an analyst for Showtime, said Hamilton, who led from pole and cars all over the place and just had a bit of con- relaxed.” right for the only knockdown of the Hopkins-Shumenov was one of which carried the night’s action. —AP punched the air with both fists after parking tact there and was grateful that my car held Already the oldest boxer in history fight, igniting chants of “B-Hop! B- up and leaping out. on.” The 28-year-old, who claimed his maiden to hold a world championship, Hop!” from the DC Armory crowd. “I was just really racing myself. This team is grand prix triumph in China two years ago, Hopkins became the oldest to win a It was a reminder for Hopkins of 20 on a roll, that’s for sure.” Fernando Alonso, win- was able to call upon his car’s formidable pace unification bout Saturday night as he years ago, when he fought for the first ner of last year’s race in China, finished third to to fight his way through the field, eventually captured a split 12-round decision time in Washington, losing a decision give Ferrari their first podium of the season crossing the line 18 seconds behind his team over Beibut Shumenov of Kazakhstan. to Roy Jones Jr. at RFK Stadium, right and the first under new boss Marco Mattiacci, mate. Afterward, the Philadelphia native across the street from the venue who looked on from the pitwall. “It’s really a pleasure, you know, to drive this sounded far from finished - or satis- where Saturday’s fight took place. “It “Being here on the podium is some kind of car at the moment. It’s incredible, the car that fied. motivates me every time I come to surprise for us, it’s a nice surprise finally,” the the team have built, fantastic,” Rosberg said. “The pound-for-pound best fighter D.C. The dressing rooms, it took me double world champion said. “(I’m) happy with “This thing is so quick, you know,” he added. in the world right now is Floyd ‘Money’ back,” said Hopkins, who improved to the podium finish today, third in the drivers’ Mayweather,” Hopkins said. “I’ll tell 55-6-2. championship behind these two guys. “So we BULL-FIGHT you, behind Andre Ward, who I believe After a slow start, in which he didn’t have the start of the season that we like Daniel Ricciardo maintained his early sea- is second and should be, I’m not that fought defensively, Hopkins con- but at the end of the day we are still in the son edge over Red Bull team mate Sebastian far from the top three. My age and the trolled the action, growing confident, fight.” Vettel, the Australian crossing the line fourth way I’m doing it. “I’m just telling you, aggressive and playful as the fight Rosberg continues to lead the drivers’ ahead of the quadruple world champion. I’m not done yet.” progressed. standings despite not having won a race since However, the gloves came off in the battle Hopkins was in complete control The fourth round saw Shumenov the season-opening Australian Grand Prix but between the two, with Vettel asked to let the Saturday and it was reflected in the moving forward, but Hopkins landed Hamilton’s three straight wins have allowed faster Ricciardo through for the second race in statistics. Of the 608 punches thrown the two best shots, both right-handed the Briton to close to within four points. succession. by Shumenov, only 20 percent landed. counterpunches, to secure the edge. “What tyres is he on?” Vettel asked his team Of the 383 punches Hopkins threw, he In the fifth, Hopkins was doing more WASHINGTON: Beibut Shumenov (left) of Kazakhstan, takes a punch “THIS THING IS SO QUICK” when instructed to let Ricciardo go past. When landed 49 percent. “I didn’t do that than counterpunching. A straight from Bernard Hopkins (right) of the United States, during their IBF, The 2008 world champion made a clean told that Ricciardo was on the same tyres as when I was 30,” Hopkins joked. “He overhand right landed squarely to the WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Championship unification getaway from pole position and immediately him, the 26-year-old responded by saying was really surprised the way I could cheek of Shumenov. boxing match. —AP showed his car’s untouchable pace, the Briton “tough luck.”—Reuters Ramsey and Hopkins stops Podolski shine Shumenov in Arsenal18 stroll 19

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NORWICH: Liverpool’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling (right) grips the ball after being fouled by Norwich City’s Scottish defender Steven Whittaker during the English Premier League football match. —AFP Sterling keeps Reds on title path

and have two games in hand, but Liverpool the lead in sensational style through Sterling, ing over to end an excellent move that had once he realised that an advantage was being know that a first title since 1990 will be theirs who celebrated it by running to the touchline seen Suarez find Coutinho with a 60-yard played. Norwich 2 even if they draw with Chelsea, provided they and hugging Rodgers. crossfield ball, but suddenly, in the 54th Robert Snodgrass, Nathan Redmond and win their two other fixtures. Raheem Sterling The winger received the ball from Philippe minute, Norwich were back in it. Russell Martin all came close to Norwich scored two of Liverpool’s goals at Carrow Road, Coutinho and used his skill to slip past Bradley Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was to blame, replies before Snodgrass headed home Martin with Luis Suarez bringing his total for the sea- Johnson before unleashing a 25-yard drive flapping at a cross under pressure from Olsson’s cross with 13 minutes remaining. Liverpool 3 son to 30 with the other. that deflected off defender Michael Turner on Johnson, and Hooper got there before Norwich instantly made a double substitu- The result was a huge setback for the home its way past goalkeeper John Ruddy. Mamadou Sakho to put the ball into the empty tion, sending on attackers Van Wolfswinkel and side, who remain out of the relegation places Norwich replied with a Hooper header that net for his first goal since December 26. That Josh Murphy, with Rodgers responding by but are in danger of being overtaken by any of cleared the bar, but it was not long before woke Liverpool up and Suarez fired a good swapping Allen for extra defender Daniel NORWICH: Liverpool nervously edged closer the three clubs below them. Ruddy had to make a smart stop to deny Allen. chance across goal before Sterling restored Agger. to a first league title in the Premier League era There were two changes to the Liverpool Goal number two was coming and this time their two-goal cushion in the 62nd minute in The home side threw men forward and with a nail-biting 3-2 success over Norwich City side that beat Manchester City 3-2 last week, Sterling was the provider in the 11th minute, circumstances that Johnson will not want to Mignolet had to get down to keep out van at Carrow Road yesterday. with Lucas Leiva and Joe Allen replacing the sending in a low cross from the left for Suarez remember. The Norwich midfielder gifted pos- Wolfswinkel’s header, but they were relieved Brendan Rodgers’s side now boast a five- suspended Jordan Henderson and Daniel to poke home his 12th goal in just five games session to the Liverpool man with a square when Suarez unselfishly set up Lucas, who saw point advantage over second-place Chelsea, Sturridge, who has a hamstring injury. Norwich against the Canaries. pass, but managed to get back to block his his first effort saved by Ruddy and then put the who had surprisingly lost 2-1 at home to bot- had lost 1-0 at relegation rivals Fulham the pre- Liverpool survived a goal-mouth scramble resulting shot, only to see it loop up over rebound wide. tom club Sunderland on Saturday and who will vious weekend and made a single change, up involving Hooper and Leroy Fer, but the fluidity Ruddy and land in the net. Ruddy then went up for a free-kick, but be their next opponents at Anfield next front, with Gary Hooper coming in for Ricky of their passing and their movement off the Fer was fortunate not to be booked for a the final whistle confirmed that Liverpool Sunday. van Wolfswinkel. ball meant that they remained in the ascen- late tackle on Suarez, who went down clutch- had hung on to bank three more precious Manchester City are also in the equation It took Liverpool just four minutes to take dancy. The second half began with Sterling fir- ing his leg but suddenly sprang from the turf points. —AFP

EPL results/standings

Everton 2 (Baines 28-pen, Mirallas 43) Manchester Everton punish United United 0; Hull City 0 Arsenal 3 (Ramsey 31, Podolski 45, 54); Norwich City 2 (Hooper 54, Snodgrass 77) Liverpool 3 (Sterling 4, 62, Suarez 11). matches remaining after only a third win over United in 19 league matches at Playing today Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion Everton 2 Goodison Park. Everton played with the greater incision from the start, with Liverpool 35 25 5 5 96 44 80 Seamus Coleman bounding forward Chelsea 35 23 6 6 67 26 75 from right-back at every opportunity. Man United 0 An early cross towards Mirallas was Man City 33 22 5 6 88 34 71 glanced away by Chris Smalling and Arsenal 35 21 7 7 62 41 70 Ross Barkley lifted a shot over from the rebound. Phil Jones then did well to Everton 35 20 9 6 57 34 69 LIVERPOOL: Manchester United man- block efforts from Romelu Lukaku and Tottenham 35 19 6 10 51 49 63 ager David Moyes tasted defeat on his Coleman as Everton began to dominate. first return to Everton since leaving the Man Utd 34 17 6 11 56 40 57 The hosts had a penalty appeal club as his side were beaten 2-0 in the turned down when Jonny Evans threw Southampton 35 13 10 12 50 45 49 Premier League yesterday. himself at Steven Naismith’s effort, Moyes was greeted with a smatter- Newcastle 35 14 4 17 39 54 46 before the Everton player wasted a fine ing of boos as he walked out of the tun- opportunity when he thumped over Stoke 35 11 11 13 39 49 44 nel before the match, but it was the loss, from Lukaku’s flick. Crystal Palace 35 13 4 18 28 41 43 which definitively ended United’s hopes With Juan Mata, Shinji Kagawa and of qualifying for the Champions League, Nani-making his first start since West Ham 35 10 7 18 38 48 37 that will trouble him more. December 7 — playing behind Wayne Swansea 35 9 9 17 47 51 36 Before Liverpool’s 3-2 win at Norwich Rooney, United were listless as an City earlier in the day, United had boast- Hull 34 10 6 18 34 43 36 attacking force. ed the best away record in the division, From a spell of attacking possession Aston Villa 34 9 8 17 35 49 35 but they were swept aside by Roberto for the visitors, Everton broke quickly Martinez’s effervescent Everton team. LIVERPOOL: Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney (center) in action during the English Premier West Brom 33 6 15 12 40 51 33 and after Jones slipped, he stuck out an League football match against Everton at Goodison Park. — AFP Leighton Baines, a United transfer arm to block Lukaku’s curling shot, Norwich 35 8 8 19 28 56 32 target until he signed a new long-term obliging referee Mark Clattenburg to Tim Howard was finally worked in Kagawa’s low drive was held at the sec- scored a third at the other end, the Scot Cardiff 35 7 9 19 31 65 30 deal earlier this year, opened the scoring award a penalty. first-half added time when a Rooney ond attempt by Howard. Alcaraz might missing from a good position after with a 28th-minute penalty and Kevin Baines guided the spot-kick down corner hit Sylvain Distin and the Everton have done better when he could only being picked out by Mirallas. Fulham 35 9 3 23 35 77 30 Mirallas added a second goal shortly the middle for his sixth goal of the sea- goalkeeper was forced into a save. make weak contact with a free header Naismith went closer when he was Sunderland 34 7 8 19 33 57 29 before half-time. son. After that, Everton soaked up more Everton lost Distin to injury at the from a Mirallas corner. fed by Coleman and had a curling shot A United comeback never looked aimless play from United and doubled break and the visitors immediately After Kagawa headed straight at pushed past the post by United goal- likely as Moyes’s beleaguered side their advantage just before the interval. showed more threat, although substi- Howard from Buttner’s deep cross, keeper David de Gea after a quick break. Note: Top four teams qualify for next sea- slipped to their 10th defeat of 2014 in all Baines won the ball from Mata and tute Antolin Alcaraz did well to deny Moyes tried to shake his team up by Rooney had an effort palmed away competitions and their 11th loss of the Rooney a shooting chance after the bringing on Antonio Valancia at right- by Howard in the closing stages, but son’s Champions League; fifth-place team Naismith knocked the ball out to the league campaign. right for Coleman. The Irishman slipped United captain had turned away from back and also throwing on striker Javier United were well beaten and Everton qualifies for Europa League; bottom three But Everton, who won 1-0 at Old a pass through for Mirallas, who was John Stones inside the area. Hernandez. supporters chanted ‘You’re getting teams relegated to Championship. Trafford in December, remain a point played onside by Alex Buttner, and the When Everton failed to deal with a Darren Fletcher sliced wide for sacked in the morning!’ at Moyes as the behind fourth-place Arsenal with three Belgian placed a shot inside the far post. Rooney free-kick from the right, United, but Naismith should have match drew to a close. — AFP Oil prices ease back on seasonal demand factors

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BEIJING: A model poses by an i3, a BMW electric car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the “Auto China 2014” Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. — AFP (See Page 25) Russia teetering on brink of recession More sanctions on way as Ukraine crisis hurts economy

MOSCOW: Russia looks increasingly likely to sink into recession in 2014 as the knock-on effects of its standoff with the West over Ukraine hurt an Saudi hits 6-year peak, economy already beset by structural problems. Data released over the last week showed that Russian is beginning to suffer the effects of the property boosts Dubai worst East-West political crisis since the Cold War. The threat of economic sanctions from the European Union and the United States has already MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS prompted a massive capital outflow from Russia in the first three months of the year. But even before DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s main share machinery, but operating profit the crisis erupted, Russian growth was starting to index rose the most in a month to plunged 96 percent, partly because of slow due to internal problems, such as slowing reach a fresh six-year high yesterday as reforms to Saudi Arabia’s labor market consumer spending, sagging investment and investors shook off a slight dip in quar- which make it more expensive to hire weakening demand for its energy exports. terly profit from the bourse’s biggest foreign workers. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov warned this stock. Speculation in mid-cap stocks week that Russia’s economy may not expand at all helped Dubai gain. The Saudi measure Dubai, KFH in 2014. His counterpart at the economy ministry, Alexei Ulyukaev, then revealed that the Russian advanced 1.1 percent to its highest In Dubai, the index rose 1.7 percent economy contracted around 0.5 percent in the close since June 2008, up 12.9 percent as speculation in mid-cap stocks first three months of the year, compared to the so far in 2014. drove the measure to new heights. fourth quarter of 2013. That makes it increasingly This came despite Saudi Basic Dubai Investments and Arabtec likely that Russia will sink into recession this year, Industries Corp reporting that its first- advanced 5.1 and 4.3 percent respec- which is defined as two consecutive quarters of quarter net profit slid 1.8 percent from tively, while property firm Deyaar shrinking economic output. a year earlier to 6.44 billion riyals climbed 3.8 percent. Dubai’s stock ‘Outlook is bleak’ ($1.72 billion) after product prices fell. market has gained 43.7 percent in In an unusually frank public assessment from a It missed the average analyst forecast 2014, having more than doubled in Russian minister, Siluanov said Russia was facing of 6.79 billion riyals, but the stock end- value last year. the toughest economic conditions since 2009, SLAVYANSK: A woman lays flowers on tires forming part of a roadblock at a check-point ed 1.4 percent higher. “SABIC is trading “UAE (United Arab Emirates) mar- when it went into a deep slowdown. The uncer- manned by armed pro-Russian militants outside the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk yester- at reasonable valuations so we should- kets continue to perform well, as is day. — AFP tainty created by Ukraine crisis has prompted a n’t expect a sharp sell-off, but at the Qatar - especially its small- to mid-cap further spike in Russia’s already haemorrhaging ing, worse could be yet to come,” said Capital infrastructure and the tourism industry ahead of same time there doesn’t appear to be stocks; these are part of the broader net capital outflows, which doubled from a year Economics. “The resilience of Russia’s economy to the summer. a short-term trigger to take its share recovery on Gulf markets,” said Sarwar. earlier to $50.6 billion in the first quarter. all of this is often overplayed.” Some succor may come from the agreement It also faces long-term structural problems, Economists at VTB Capital said that first-quar- reached by Russia, Ukraine and the West in price higher,” said Shakeel Sarwar, “But they’ve been rising for many including a weak private sector in a state-domi- ter data showed companies were “holding off Geneva late Thursday to de-escalate tensions, but head of asset management at months without correction or consoli- nated economy, low labor productivity and dan- capital expenditure” and households sped up pur- its implementation already seems shaky. Securities & Investment Co (SICO) in dation and bubbles are appearing in gerous dependence on energy exports, which are chases of imported goods. “Looking ahead, Putin also has the consolation that his central Bahrain. “The market will now look at certain segments where valuations now cruelly exposed. “The economic situation has investments are likely to remain under pressure bank has one of the biggest stashes of foreign petrochemical product prices and the appear stretched. There could be a become even more strained and internal factors while consumer resilience is unlikely to be sus- exchange and gold reserves in the world at sector’s second-quarter outlook.” correction brewing in those sectors, have been exacerbated by a high level of uncer- tained in an environment of slower income $473.9 billion. Other large-cap Saudi stocks but for now the momentum is strong.” tainty on currency and financial markets, serious growth,” they added. Some companies have also been keen to con- capital flight, an unreadiness by investors to take firm their ties with Moscow. On Friday, Putin held climbed, with Saudi Telecom Co (STC) Abu Dhabi dipped 0.3 percent as decisions in this acute international situation,” ‘More sanctions loom’ a well-publicised meeting with the chief execu- and rival Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) gain- declining bank stocks pulled down the Ulyukaev said. The biggest fear spooking investors is the tive of energy giant Royal Dutch Shell, Ben van ing 3.6 and 2.1 percent respectively. measure, while Qatar’s benchmark Capital Economics pointed to weakening prospect of sanctions that would badly hurt the Beurden, in the latest sign Moscow wants to keep Savola Group, which beat analysts’ edged up 0.2 percent to 12,579 points; growth in industrial production and retail sales in Russian economy if they beyond the asset freezes its ties with European big business. estimates with a 43 percent jump in it faces major technical resistance on the first quarter, which they said paints an and visa bans already announced to affect eco- Echoing a similar statement by the chief exec- first-quarter net profit, rose 2.7 per- its 2008 peak of 12,637 points. increasingly “bleak” outlook for the country. A nomic cooperation with the West. Russia’s entire utive of Siemens when he met Putin last month, cent In Kuwait, Islamic bank Kuwait slump in the Russian ruble, which plummeted to budget depends on energy exports, mostly to the van Beurden assured Putin that his company a record low against the dollar and euro on March West, and even its formidable reserves “can be planned to honor its Russian investments. “We Major construction firm Abdullah A Finance House dropped 2.3 percent 3 after Moscow voted to allow Putin to send eroded quickly” if Europe stops buying Russian have a long-term vision of cooperation with your M Al-Khodari Sons fell 0.7 percent after posting a 13 percent rise in first- troops into Ukraine, could also fuel inflation, they gas, said Capital Economics. country and we want to remain your reliable part- after it said quarterly net profit quarter profit to KD26.06 million warned. Russia has also promised significant increases ner in the long term,” said van Beurden. Shell jumped 78 percent on the back of ($92.5 million); analysts had forecast “Russia’s economy is not collapsing as some in salaries and pensions to Crimea’s residents and notably works with Russia on the Sakhalin-2 proj- earnings from an auction of plant and KD32.76 million. — Reuters had feared. (But) with the crisis in Ukraine escalat- the government plans to invest in the peninsula’s ect to supply LNG to Asian markets. — AFP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 BUSINESS News in brief Oil prices ease back on

Saudi’s Khodari Q1 net up on auction seasonal demand factors DUBAI: Major Saudi Arabian construction firm Abdullah A M Al-Khodari Sons said yesterday that its net profit for the first quarter of this year jumped 78 percent on the back of earnings NBK OIL MARKET REPORT from an auction of plant and machinery. Net profit rose to 32.63 million riyals ($8.7 million) KUWAIT: After strengthening in from 18.28 million riyals a year earlier. The February, crude oil prices eased machinery auction brought in 41.3 million of back in March through to early this income. Operating profit plunged 96 percent to month. The price of Kuwait Export Crude (KEC) dropped from a 2- 1.02 million riyals, however, partly because of month high of $106 per barrel (pb) reforms to Saudi Arabia’s labor market which at the start of March to $100 pb by have made it more expensive to hire foreign April 2. Similarly, Brent crude workers. Work permit costs to the company prices fell by some $7 to a 5- increased by 13.2 million riyals. Profit was also month low of $104 pb. Meanwhile, hurt by an increase in depreciation costs as the the price of West Texas company deployed equipment for newly Intermediate (WTI), the main US awarded projects worth 1.5 billion riyals, a 31 crude benchmark, was more percent rise in manpower costs mainly due to a volatile, dropping quickly from a ramp-up of labor-intensive cleaning projects, peak of $105 pb at the beginning and a 69 percent leap in financing charges as of March to $98 pb by mid-month, the company enlarged its funding base to meet before climbing back up again to its contract backlog. Chief executive Fawwaz Al- around $101 pb by the end of the Khodari said in an interview earlier this month month. that he expected the labor reforms to keep Seasonal demand factors have of troops from the border with Agency (IEA) has revised upwards cancelled out production gains in in February, lifting output to a weighing on the company’s bottom line for a partially contributed to downward pressure on oil prices. Aside from Ukraine. In Libya, hopes have been its forecast for global oil demand Saudi Arabia and other member modern-day high of 3.4 mbpd, few more years, but the situation would start raised for a partial restoration of growth in 2014, on the back of a countries. Following a notable thanks largely to the expansion of improving in the second half of 2014. winter abating in the northern hemisphere, seasonal mainte- Libyan crude supplies after a rebel more robust outlook for global recovery of almost 300 kbpd in the offshore export capacity. nance at oil refineries, typically group in the eastern part of the economic growth. The IEA now previous month, Libyan output Previously, major bottlenecks at Saudi Savola Group running through March and April, country agreed to end an 8-month sees demand rising by 1.4 mbpd slumped once again in February, Iraq’s southern export terminals Q1 profit rises 43% has curbed crude demand from blockade of three export termi- (or 1.5 percent) this year to approx- dropping by more than 100 kbpd had limited the flow of Iraqi crude DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group posted a refiners. Additionally, recent eco- nals; between them these facilities imately 92.7 mbpd, from 1.3 mbpd to 0.4 mbpd. Ongoing unrest has exports. Moreover, the potential 43 percent rise in first-quarter profit yesterday, nomic data point to a softening of account for 600,000 bpd of Libya’s (1.4 percent) last month. This rep- kept oil production from fields in start-up of production from several beating analysts’ estimates as the food pro- demand in March; manufacturing crude oil capacity. Improved sup- resents a modest acceleration on the east of the country offline, major fields this year, including the ducer expanded its market share in the retail data from Asia and Europe show ply prospects have also been sup- last year, as global oil demand is while on and off protests at the key West Qurna-2 field, which is sector, revenue rose and financial charges fell. that activity in the first quarter of ported by the recent surge in Iraqi estimated to have grown by 1.3 Sharara field in the west has meant expected to add an extra 120 kbpd The company made a profit of 423 million 2014 closed on a weaker note. output, where production (and mbpd in 2013. All demand growth only a short-lived recovery in out- initially to total production, should riyals ($112.8 million) in the first three months Furthermore, an easing of exports) climbed to its highest lev- is projected to come from emerg- put in recent months. To offset this, provide a sizeable boost to Iraq’s of 2014, up from 295 million riyals in the year- geopolitical tensions and el in more than three decades. Iraq ing economies, with non-OECD Saudi Arabia lifted output by 80 oil output in 2014. earlier period, according to a statement to improved supply prospects have is targeting production of more Asia accounting for almost half of kbpd in February to a 5-month Non-OPEC oil supplies are pro- Riyadh’s bourse. Analysts polled by Reuters on helped calm oil markets. The rela- than 4 mbpd by the end of 2014. the global increase. high of 9.9 mbpd. This is possibly jected to increase by a significant average had forecast Savola would make a tive stabilization of the situation in Going forward, oil markets are also related to increased demand 1.9 mbpd in 2014, following an quarterly profit of 323 million riyals. The firm, a Ukraine, and the realization that expected to continue to soften World oil supply outlook from the country’s new refinery. estimated 1.4 mbpd last year. producer of cooking oil, sugar and other food- the crisis will have less impact on despite the improved outlook for Crude output of the OPEC-11 Other, smaller gains were also wit- Around 200 kbpd is expected to stuffs, attributed its higher net profit to growth the supply of oil than it could global oil demand. Global supplies (excluding Iraq) remained at nessed in Algeria, Iran and Nigeria. come from OPEC natural gas liq- in revenue, increased market share in the retail potentially have on pipelined nat- are expected to exceed demand, around 28.0 mbpd in February - Meanwhile, total OPEC produc- uids (not subject to quotas). This sector, lower finance charges and larger profits ural gas, have helped to moderate thanks to strong increases in non- unchanged from the previous tion (including Iraq) increased to should come mainly from large from an affiliate. It did not provide further prices after a spike in early March. OPEC production. month, according to data provided above 31 mbpd for the first time in increases in production from the details. Savola expects its second-quarter net Tensions were eased further on through ‘direct communication’ five months on the back of surging US and Canada, which are expect- income before any capital gains to be 410 mil- March 31st when the Russian pres- World oil demand outlook between OPEC and national Iraqi output. Production in Iraq was ed to rise by a combined 1.2 mbpd lion riyals, chief executive Abdulraouf Mannaa ident ordered a partial withdrawal The International Energy sources. Large declines in Libya boosted by a whopping 0.6 mbpd in 2014. said in the statement.

National Bank of Oman Carlyle launches sub-Saharan Q1 profit rises 20% DUBAI: National Bank of Oman reported a 20 percent rise in first-quarter net profit yesterday, Africa fund as interest grows slightly above analyst estimates. The bank made a profit of 10.3 million rials ($26.75 mil- lion) in the first three months of 2014, up from PARIS: Carlyle this week became one of the alone, on a basis adjusted for gross domes- 8.6 million rials in the year-earlier period, first major private equity players to launch a tic product-but that is beginning to change. according to a statement to Oman’s bourse. dedicated sub-Saharan Africa fund, under- The number of private equity deals in the Analysts polled by Reuters on average forecast scoring the growing investor interest in the region tripled last year compared to the lev- the bank would make a quarterly profit of 9.88 continent’s growing middle class. The US- el in 2012, according to a survey by Deloitte listed alternative investment manager has and Africa Assets published last month, million rials. raised $698 million (505 million euros) — driven by a growing number of higher-value almost $200 million above its initial target- deals in the energy sector. ADCB to buy $122.5m from both African and international “Confidence for PE in Africa is certainly SME loan portfolio investors wanting to profit from the region’s increasing. Track records are deepening, DUBAI: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has expanding pool of consumers with extra growth is strong, risks are manageable and agreed to buy a portfolio of asset financing cash to spend. (firms) continue to rate the region highly loans worth 450 million dirhams ($122.5 mil- Marlon Chigwende, co-head of the firm’s amongst their emerging market options,” lion) from Mubadala GE Capital, it said in a sub-Saharan Africa buyout advisory team, said the report. bourse statement yesterday. The portfolio, said the fund would focus on investments in which comprises loans to small and medium- the consumer, logistics, financial services Growing middle class sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Arab and telecommunications sectors. So far it Other investors, like Carlyle, are being Emirates, will strengthen the bank’s position in has made two investments: the Export drawn by the potential of the region’s rapid- a sector described by ADCB’s chief executive Trading Group, a supply chain manager ly-growing middle class. The African Alaa Eraiqat as “a critical component of the UAE headquartered in Tanzania and J&J Africa, a Development Bank, one of the fund’s cor- economy”. Minister of Economy Sultan bin logistics business based in Mozambique. nerstone investors, estimates that about a Saeed Al-Mansouri said this month that he “The success of the fundraising reflects third of the region’s 1.0 billion people are expected the contribution of SMEs to the UAE’s investors’ appetite for the strong economic now middle class consumers, which they China,” said David Rubenstein, co-founder of concerns about domestic strife and shaky gross domestic product to rise to 70 percent by growth that the region has experienced define as someone who earns at least $4 a over the last decade, as well as the day and has some money to spend beyond Carlyle, which manages assets worldwide demand for natural resources. 2020 from 60 percent in 2011, helped by a new worth about $189 billion. “External risks are particularly important law designed to foster their development. prospects for future economic development the bare necessities. across the continent,” Chigwende said in a The bank says that by 2060 that could However, tapping into that growth is not for natural resource exporters, which could Mubadala GE Capital, established in 2010 to statement. have grown to more than 42 percent of the without risks. Earlier this month the suffer from a slowdown in emerging mar- provide structured financing to businesses, is a Sub-Saharan Africa attracts a tiny propor- population, at more than a billion people. International Monetary Fund cut its sub- kets and a shifting pattern in China from joint venture between Abu Dhabi state invest- tion of the world’s private equity cash-only a “The region has been the fastest growing Saharan Africa 2014 growth forecast by 0.7 investment- to consumption-led growth,” ment firm Mubadala and General Electric. quarter of the amount invested in India developing market in the world outside of of a percentage point to 5.4 percent, citing the Washington-based fund warned. — AFP

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Malaysian Ringgit 87.825 South African Rand 0.021105 0.029605 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.710 Thai Bhat 9.720 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001845 0.002425 Turkish Lira 132.220 Taiwan 0.009216 0.009396 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Thai Baht 0.008399 0.008949 Japanese Yen 2.754 Australian Dollar 268.81 265.81 Canadian Dollar 260.51 261.51 Indian Rupees 4.679 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.888 Swiss Franc 326.21 324.21 Bahrain Exchange Company Euro 393.69 394.69 Bahraini Dinar 0.741688 0.749688 Srilankan Rupees 2.157 Egyptian Pound 0.036617 0.039717 Nepali Rupees 2.928 US Dollar 281.25 284.25 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Sterling Pound 474.65 477.65 Iranian Riyal 0.000078 0.000079 Singapore Dollar 227.090 Europe Japanese Yen 2.83 2.85 Iraqi Dinar 0.000181 0.000241 Hongkong Dollar 3.638 Belgian Franc 0.007329 0.008329 Bangladesh Taka 3.627 Bangladesh Taka 3.623 3.893 Jordanian Dinar 0.393589 0.401089 Indian Rupee 4.685 4.985 British Pound 0.467231 0.476231 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Philippine Peso 6.367 Czech Korune 0.006170 0.018170 Thai Baht 8.780 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.155 2.590 Lebanese Pound 0.000138 0.000238 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Nepali Rupee 2.932 3.467 Danish Krone 0.048104 0.053104 Moroccan Dirhams 0.024778 0.048778 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Pakistani Rupee 2.924 2.790 Euro 0.384163 0.39263 Nigerian Naira 0.001191 0.001826 UAE Dirhams 76.64 77.11 Norwegian Krone 0.043074 0.048274 Omani Riyal 0.726564 0.732244 GCC COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 748.57 750.64 Romanian Leu 0.081384 0.81384 Qatar Riyal 0.076762 0.077975 Saudi Riyal 75.243 Egyptian Pound 39.72 40.32 Slovakia 0.008062 0.018062 Saudi Riyal 0.074577 0.075277 Jordanian Dinar 400.29 405.94 Qatari Riyal 77.529 Swedish Krona 0.038706 0.043706 Syrian Pound 0.001749 0.001969 Omani Riyal 732.980 Omani Riyal 731.43 738.73 Swiss Franc 0.312991 0.323191 Qatari Riyal 77.67 78.22 Tunisian Dinar 0.174204 0.182204 Bahraini Dinar 749.440 Turkish Lira 0.133090 0.140090 Turkish Lira 0.133090 0.140090 UAE Dirham 76.842 Saudi Riyal 75.13 UAE Dirhams 0.075810 0.076959 Australasia Yemeni Riyal 0.001281 0.001361 ARAB COUNTRIES Australian Dollar 0.255062 0.266562 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.420 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd New Zealand Dollar 0.235680 0.245180 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.760 America Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.317 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Canadian Dollar 0.250912 0.259412 Tunisian Dinar 179.080 Al Mulla Exchange US Dollar 281.800 Jordanian Dinar 398.460 US Dollars 0.277950 0.282300 Canadian Dollar 259.550 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.893 US Dollars Mint 0.278450 0.282300 Sterling Pound 472.320 CurrencyTransfer Rate (Per 1000) Syrian Lira 2.011 Euro 391.524 Morocco Dirham 35.657 Asia US Dollar 281.500 Swiss Frank 320.480 Bangladesh Taka 0.003242 0.003842 Euro 391.750 Bahrain Dinar 750.035 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Chinese Yuan 0.044248 0.047748 Pound Sterling 474.200 UAE Dirhams 76.700 US Dollar Transfer 282.050 Canadian Dollar 257.600 Qatari Riyals 78.280 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034280 0.037030 Euro 392.610 Saudi Riyals 75.420 Indian Rupee 0.004511 0.004912 Indian Rupee 4.672 Sterling Pound 476.950 Jordanian Dinar 397.140 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Egyptian Pound 39.780 Canadian dollar 258.290 Egyptian Pound 40.314 Japanese Yen 0.002669 0.002849 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.153 Turkish lira 132.810 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.156 Kenyan Shilling 0.003330 0.003330 Bangladesh Taka 3.623 Swiss Franc 323.080 Indian Rupees 4.677 Korean Won 0.000263 0.000278 Australian Dollar 265.970 Philippines Peso 6.330 Pakistani Rupees 2.925 Malaysian Ringgit 0.083105 0.089105 US Dollar Buying 280.850 Pakistan Rupee 2.920 Bangladesh Taka 3.622 Nepalese Rupee 0.003000 0.003170 Bahraini Dinar 749.550 Philippines Pesso 6.352 GOLD Pakistan Rupee 0.002668 0.002948 UAE Dirham 76.650 Cyprus pound 692.155 20 Gram 243.500 Philippine Peso 0.006355 0.006635 Japanese Yen 3.755 Saudi Riyal 75.175 10 Gram 123.350 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 Syrian Pound 2.920 *Rates are subject to change 5 Gram 63.500 Singapore Dollar 0.221954 0.227954 Nepalese Rupees 3.900 MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 BUSINESS Strong economic data drives dollar higher

NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT

KUWAIT: Mixed performance in the FX back, to close at 1.6794. better economic data. The CHF ended growth following weather related slow- Unemployment rate falls market last week, as major currencies The Japanese Yen was one of the the week at 0.8835. down. The Philly Fed Index surged to The United Kingdoms’ unemploy- gained against the US Dollar, after Fed biggest losers last week, as it weakened 16.6 this month, after it rebounded in ment rate unexpectedly dropped to a 5- Chair Janet Yellen seemed dovish dur- more than 100 basis points against the Retail sales soar March from a drop below the 0.0 mark year low in February, emphasizing the ing her speech last Wednesday. The greenback. The currency opened the Retail sales in the US soared in March, for the first time in 8-months in strength of the economic recovery and Federal Reserve Chairperson stated that week at 101.62, acting as a safe haven, as temperatures become warmer, February. The figure exceeded most raising the prospect of an interest rate the central bank would keep interest the JPY gained slightly on Ukrainian ten- prompting Americans to purchase more economists’ forecasts as the survey hike sooner than previously signaled by rates low, even when the economy sions. The Japanese Yen then fell as goods for the summer. Sales hiked more stood at only 10.0. It is the strongest the Bank of England. The jobless rate recovers. Yellen added that “the length orders were triggered ahead of the Fed than the expected 0.8 percent, which is reading since last September. dropped more than economists forecast- of time the Federal Reserve keeps its Chair conference. Following Yellen’s higher than February’s figure of 0.7 per- ed to 6.9 percent in the three months key interest rate near zero will depend Unemployment claims through February, from 7.2 percent in on how far the US economy remains Number of Americans filing for the three month through January. from the central bank’s employment unemployment benefits held near the Expectations were set for a decline to 7.1 and inflation goals, and how long it will lowest level in almost 7-years, showing percent. A factor behind the latest likely take to meet them”. The US dollar that the world’s largest economy is plunge in unemployment was a jump in fell against most major currencies fol- increasing the pace of growth. Jobless the number of self-employed people, lowing the dovish remarks by Janet claims rose by only 2,000 to 304,000, but which hit a record high. The Bank of Yellen, but following better than lower than the forecasted 315,000. The England said in last August that it would expected economic data, the greenback slowdown in dismissals is due to the rea- start thinking about raising the record recouped some of its losses in the FX son that companies are preparing for a low interest rates, when the unemploy- markets. rise in sales as the economy gains ment rate reaches 7 percent. After the The euro started the week at 1.3885, momentum. unemployment rate started to race gaining only slightly, only to drop signif- towards that level, the Bank of England icantly after ECB President Mario Draghi, German ZEW expectations updated its forward guidance. Moreover, said that “a further appreciation of the German investor economic expecta- jobless claims fell by 30,400 in March ver- currency would trigger more monetary tions fell in April for a fourth consecutive sus 37,000 the previous month, the 17th stimulus”. The single currency fell to month, a sign that the recovery for the consecutive drop that was larger than touch a low of 1.3791. The EUR started German economy is burdened by the forecasted. Additionally wage growth to regain from its drop, pushing higher tensions in Ukraine and an economic accelerated to 1.7 percent, matching the ahead of Fed Chair speech. Following slowdown in China, which threatens inflation rate in February. Yellen’s conference, the Euro hiked trade, posing a risk to the continents’ against a weaker US dollar to touch a powerhouse. Moreover, a euro-area Gold drops dramatically high 1.3865, only to erase those gains speech, the Yen gained against a weaker cent that came out more than twice as recovery may also be restrained by a Gold fell dramatically last week, as after better than expected data surfaced USD. The trend was reversed quickly, as large as previously expected. Retail Sales strengthening currency that depresses signs that the US economy is increasing its in the United States. The single currency stronger than forecasted US data boost- jumped 1.1 percent for the month of prices and hurts exports. The ZEW index pace of recovery, curbing demand for the ended the week at 1.3813. ed the US dollar higher, to touch a high March, the biggest gain since September fell to the lowest level since August, slid- precious metal. Consumer confidence The sterling pound endured a solid of 102.57. The Japanese yen ended the 2012. While the winter chill faded away, ing considerably more than the forecast- rose, unemployment claims near 7-year performance against the US dollar. The week at 102.43. more shoppers who were held back by ed 45.0, to 43.2, from 46.6 the previous lows, and Philly Fed factory index exceeds pound opened at 1.6733, falling to a low The Swiss franc followed suit with the freezing temperatures unleashed month. The gauge reached a 7-year high estimates, all gave investors a breath of of 1.6661, ahead of the inflation data. the Yen. The franc opened the week at their demand for new goods. The surge of 62.0 in December. While German eco- relief on the economic situation, and The pound then erased its losses, 0.8785, weakening against the USD and in sales came too late to boost economic nomic growth in the fourth quarter increasing the risk appetite. Gold dropped approaching a 4-year high, as the coun- EUR, as Swiss National Bank President, growth in the first quarter, but will thrust exceeded estimates, increasing tensions since the beginning of the week from a try’s jobless rate fell below the 7 percent Thomas Jordan, stated that “the cap on a rebound in the second quarter. over the Russian stance against the high of 1,331.20 to a low of 1,288.44 USD threshold that Bank of England Governor the Franc versus the Euro will remain in Crimean peninsula, and flat perform- per ounce, a 1.83 percent drop. Mark Carney has set under the first stage place in the foreseeable future” adding Philly Fed factory index ance by Euro-area countries, Germanys’ of his forward guidance policy. The GBP that the SNB “will enforce the minimum The Federal Reserve Bank of biggest trading partner, is damping the Kuwait touched a high of 1.6842. At the end of exchange rate”. The CHF continued to Philadelphia’s Manufacturing index country’s output, signaling uncertainty Kuwaiti dinar at 0.28120. The USDKD the week, Cable eased against the green- decline, after the US dollar surged with surged in April, suggesting a return to in the European economy. opened at 0.28120 yesterday morning.

ECB’s planned QE M&A market rebounds in won’t create jobs Europe on confidence

By Hayder Tawfik nesses have not been investing more but it should recover overtime. I think Companies spend piles of cash amid growing optimism ver the past few years, most of one way that ultra - low interest rates the ECB’s policies have led to big could stimulate stronger GDP is through PARIS: Europe’s mergers and acquisi- Ofalls in the euro-zone govern- consumer spending. Unfortunately, tions market is rebounding after years ment bond yields, stronger euro, good savers will lose out for the younger con- in the doldrums, as improving market performances for the stock markets and sumers with no savings in the banks. sentiment is prompting companies to falling inflation. Unfortunately they did Younger households will end up being spend piles of cash built up during the not lead to stronger eco- net borrows and spenders financial crisis. A flurry of new deals nomic growth or lower and the older households, have been announced in the past unemployment. ECB policy net savers, will lose out. month alone, including Numericable’s purchase of Vivendi’s SFR mobile phone has been too beneficial for Rising asset prices unit in France, the merger of Swiss the financial- services prompted by QE could cement group Holcim and French rival potentially offset this industry at the expense of Lafarge and the tie-up of Sopra and the moderately wealthy interest income effect for Steria to create a new French technolo- and without any real bene- households. But the asset gy services giant. fit for the less wealthy and price story is somewhat British companies have also been on for sure did not lower the less straightforward than the move, with mobile phone giant high unemployment. ECB many have assumed. Vodafone launching a 7.2-billion-euro has succeeded in keeping Bond prices have clearly purchase of Spanish cable operator the euro-zone together risen but not stock prices. Ono and private equity firm CVC capital and have a strong currency Initially, stock markets rise taking a controlling stake in Spanish that is creating the risk of deflation and fall in response to central bank olive oil producer Deoleo. And German throughout the euro-zone economies. announcements on QE programs, these private equity group Triton bought Quantitative easing in the US and the price changes dissipate in the following French engineering giant Alstom’s boil- UK has boosted financial and asset prices, weeks. Stock market valuations have not er and heat transfer equipment unit for which the Fed equates with financial benefited from the Quantitative Easing 730 million euros ($1 billion). conditions. Unfortunately, unemploy- introduced in the US and the UK. Most of “Activity has been gathering pace ment in both economies is still high and the valuations such as Price-earnings since the start of the year, globally, in not really budging. The ECB is hoping ratios and price-book ratios are no high- Europe and now in France. The first that the high unemployment in the euro- er than long-term averages. Perhaps, a quarter was very strong in terms of zone is somehow is cyclical and that is rational-expectations investor might announcements,” said Fabien HERAT: Afghan man, Ramzan (57) uses a camel to extract oil from sesame in the traditional the risk it is taking. The longer the high already have built future rising interest Laurenceau, a strategist equity analysis method in Herat province. Afghanistan’s economy is recovering from decades of conflict but unemployment remains the more likely it rates into their valuations. at Aurel BGC. despite the significant improvement in the last decade it is extremely poor, and highly depend- will become a structural problem just like Worldwide, the value of deals ent on foreign aid. —AFP the ones in the US and the UK. A planned Can QE boost consumption? announced in the first three months of Quantitative Easing may help in creating This evidence does not prove the the year jumped 26 percent to $637 bil- few jobs but I am not sure if that will lead point and the ECB will take note of this lion compared to 2013, the best start to launch bids during 2014, mainly started to improve in the past few the start of the year could be a false to bigger falls in unemployment. The ECB before introducing any Quantitative the year since 2007, according to data because of the size of their reserves. Of months,” he said. “A company needs a start. has mistakenly left the issue to the politi- Easing measures. It is natural that con- compiled by Bloomberg. Two of the that, 29 percent of respondents believe strong valuation itself to be able to pay The flurry of deals that followed PR cians and it is been asked to come up sumers will only spend if they have world’s biggest investment banks- that western Europe will have the most off debt.” giant Publicis announcement of its with some drastic policy to change the income and to a lesser extent have some Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley active mergers and acquisitions market Conversely, historically low interest merger with US’s Omnicom last year- shape of the high unemployment. savings. In the euro-zone income is not last week reported better-than- worldwide this year-the same amount rates have also made consolidation including Schneider’s agreement to Higher unemployment in some of the rising, and unemployment is still high. expected first-quarter results, buoyed as in China. seem more attractive at a time when buy Britain’s Invensys, LVMH’s purchase by a rebound of profits in their M&A Euro Zone countries reflects a different One possible area of boost to economic “The European debt crisis is creating the economic outlook in some sectors of Italian cashmere clothier Loro Piana advisory arms. competitive dynamic among more and growth could come from the uplift in many opportunities,” said KPMG man- is still uncertain. Difficult market condi- and Essilor’s buyout of its Transitions The rise in deals has been driven, in less skilled workers and between housing construction. We think the aging director Phil Isom in the report. tions were key drivers in both Optical venture-was as impressive as it part, by the huge war chest of ready biggest boost to consumption might Rising equity market valuations have Numericable’s bid for SFR in the face of was brief. But Laurenceau argued that employers and employees. There’s noth- money built up by companies during ing fair about that but the remedy isn’t come from government spending in the also given bosses of stable companies new competition from new rival Free, fact that companies are choosing merg- the global financial crisis which erupted more opportunities to take on debt and and Lafarge’s decision to merge with ers and acquisitions over equity raisings higher stock and bond prices. years to come. By just looking at the in 2008. Consultancy Deloitte in Holcim after several restructurings. shows the strength of confidence in the very low yields on bonds issued by gov- pounce on weaker rivals, according to January estimated that the world’s top Laurenceau. “One sees more large-scale opera- market. Implication ernments of the United States, the 1,000 firms had accumulated about tions because the environment isn’t “The cycle is usually like this: when United Kingdom, and the euro-zone col- The lesson from the US and the UK is $2.8 trillion of cash on their balance ‘More fertile ground’ what it was, so (companies) are coming the markets recover first there are IPOs, suggest that economic growth might lectively we can easily see how much in sheets as they waited out the storm in “Already, the confidence of senior together to become stronger,” said then friendly deals and mergers, and not have come from the classical chan- billions of dollars they have saved since financial markets. business leaders shows that the major Isabelle Enos, deputy director of man- the ultimate is the hostile takeover,” he nels of boosting corporate investment or the highs of the 2007 and beyond. In A KPMG survey of over 1,000 deal- economic risks are behind us, that we agement at B*Capital, a subsidiary of said. consumer expenditure. Instead, the addition, these governments have bene- makers earlier this year found that are no longer in a period of intense BNP Paribas. Some commentators fear, “There is a more fertile ground than clearest impact from ultra-low interest fited from the profits earned on expand- almost two-thirds were expecting to stress. There’s a feeling that things have however, that the surge in activity at last year.” —AFP rates appears to have come from ed central bank balance-sheets, again enabling government expenditure, and worth billions of dollars. This windfall for possibly boosting housing construction. governments has enabled more spend- Protests in Senegal amid property boom The very ultra-low interest rates will ing (or less borrowing). This could all enable non -financial companies in the reverse if interest rates start rising again DAKAR: Protests over the construction of a new Turkish ulation is on track to hit five million by 2025, experts say. government - which authorized the embassy’s construc- euro-zone, saving billions on their debt but we at Dimah do not see this happen- embassy in the Senegalese capital Dakar have high- Civil society groups have formed a movement called tion on the protected coastline despite opposition from service costs. However, will these com- ing for few years to come. lighted anger in the West African nation over a property “No to the wall” to oppose the embassy’s construction Dakar’s city council - of riding roughshod over civil liber- panies lower the hurdle rates they use to I hope that the ECB is not misleading boom that is swallowing the coastline and squeezing amid growing opposition to the development of coastal ties by banning and dispersing protests. assess potential investment projects? the market when it talks about other ordinary people’s budgets. Riot police tear-gassed pro- areas used by residents to relax, walk and exercise. They Between 1994 and 2010, Dakar house prices soared by Theoretically, any additional liquidity measure including Quantities Easing to testers and arrested 23 people at a demonstration last say the embassy’s compound wall blocks access to a long 256 percent, the Senegalese National Statistics Agency should make corporate borrowing much stop the Euro from rising further. The week alongside a breeze-block wall constructed to stretch of pristine coastline. “We call on all Senegalese said. Regarded as a safe haven in turbulent West Africa, easier. In reality this has not been the market will drive the Euro up against all house the embassy compound on a picturesque stretch with patriotic blood in their veins to say ‘no to the wall’ Dakar’s property market is a favored investment for of Dakar’s coast, where luxury villas, hotels and shop- because if we let this happen, people will no longer be regional elites. Many apartments stand empty as locals case as small - mid cap companies have currencies just to test the resolve of the ping centres have sprung up in recent years. able to enjoy the beach,” said Djilly Bagdad of Y’en a Marre, cannot afford to rent them. The shortage of affordable been the biggest losers in the fight for ECB. Sometimes words should be sup- Built on a peninsula reaching into the Atlantic Ocean, which means ‘Fed Up’ in French - a group of rappers who housing has pushed residents of the Ouakam neighbor- credit. Something the ECB has continu- ported by action otherwise it better to the city of three million is growing at breakneck speed, mobilized in 2012 to defend civil rights and help vote hood near Dakar’s international airport to build illegal keep quite. —Dimah Capital ously acknowledged. As a result, busi- fuelled by migrants from rural Senegal and neighboring then-President Abdoulaye Wade out of office. dwellings near the runway - prompting clashes with countries. Hemmed in by water on three sides, Dakar’s pop- Some rights groups accuse new President Macky Sall’s police sent to stop them. —Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 C Africa’s ‘sandfishers’ fear for livelihood

BANGUI, Central African Republic: the day, like other youths. Sinclair and his comrades have long dived If he manages with the help of a com- deep into the Oubangui river to dig up panion to fill six or seven boatloads during sand for the building industry in Central the course of a day, that is considered a fine African Republic, but months of conflict catch, which earns Sinclair about 2,500 CFA have brought near despair. “We’re in a state francs ($5.2, 3.8 euros). of war now, the time of destruction,” the Sinclair works for Faustin Madungou, a brawny young man said on the bank of the man in his 30s who owns a couple of boats. river that flows past the capital Bangui, The bigger canoe can hold 60 bucket loads which has been abandoned by many resi- of sand and gravel, while the small one can dents for fear of attacks. “But we live off take 25 on each trip. construction. So business is slow, really These dug-outs are built by villagers liv- slow.” Alongside three other “sandfishers”, ing in the forest. The ones made of hard as they’re called, Sinclair tossed heavy redwoods last for between 10 and 15 years, spadefuls of sand brought up in buckets while canoes built of lighter lumber are from the riverbed into a skip on the back of good for three or four years of use. a truck. Barthelemy Mikiliya, who is older than The sand divers hold their breath during most, possesses his own boat along with a their plunge down to the bottom of the riv- family tradition. “My father taught me,” he er anything between 10 and 40 times a day, said, watching divers disembark from his Though periodically unusable, the Ubangi River is nonetheless an important transportation route. constantly facing risks of damage to their vessel. The young men silently balanced health or even death by drowning. In the baskets weighing 30 kilograms (66 pounds) dry season, the Oubangui runs at about on their heads as they scrambled with diffi- five metres (16.4 feet deep), but during the culty up the riverbank to dump their loads rains its swollen waters can rise up to 12 of sand on to a pile intended for a buyer, metres, making for a very deep, dangerous who would in turn sell the cargo to the few dive. remaining clients. The workers, who also collect valuable gravel, are in their 20s, aged 30 at most. The Some divers can’t swim job they do lowers their life expectancy, “Business picked up a little in February,” but they are inhabitants of a deeply poor when violence in the capital began to and troubled nation classed far down the abate, Barthelemy said. One square metre UN’s Human Development Index. (10.8 square feet) of gravel which costs Poverty and suffering have been greatly more than sand - sells for 14,000 CFA francs worsened across the country of 4.6 million ($29.4, 21.3 euros). Sinclair’s left cheek was people by the conflict which broke out swollen by a sore, but he had no money to after Seleka rebels mostly from the Muslim treat it properly though every dive minority seized power in Bangui for 10 inflamed the wound. months in May last year. Barthelemy explained that sand divers Mass atrocities against civilians by rogue are susceptible to a range of medical prob- rebels led to the formation of vigilante lems on top of malaria. The physical strain groups in mainly Christian communities. of the work can cause hernias, while eyes These “anti-balaka” forces are also accused and ears can become fragile and diseased. of terrible crimes against civilians. “People dive wearing nothing to protect Thousands of people have been killed their ears, eardrums burst,” he said. and hundreds of thousands of townspeo- “There are also problems of drowning,” ple and villagers have fled their homes. The he added. “Not all the divers know how to former colonial power France and the swim.” The canoes are sometimes steered a African Union have together deployed long way across the broad river to the more than 7,000 peacekeeping troops. The shore of the DRC. As they return heavily United Nations plans to put 12,000 men on laden, one clumsy movement or unexpect- the ground from September. ed wave can capsize the boat. “If a canoe comes back with too light a From father to son load, the boss will send the divers out to The “sandfishers” have stayed put. They fetch more bucket loads before allowing come from the Lagbachi ethnic group them to land,” Barthelemy. The toughest which lives close to the river on the border moment for the divers is at the bottom of with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the river, when they have filled their like neighboring Yakoma people who live buckets and must push up back to the by catching fish. surface through the current. “Our work The job runs in Sinclair’s family. “My calls for a lot of energy,” Sinclair said. “And father already did this, and even his father now, when people are not building, there before him.” But the young man owns no is not enough money to eat well and no dug-out boat, so he hires himself out by energy.” — AFP Spring fever brings hope for earnings

WALL STREET WEEKLY OUTLOOK

NEW YORK: Earnings season shifts into high growth came in at its slowest pace in 18 gear this week, and with nearly one-third of months. S&P 500 names set to post results, investors Qualcomm’s revenue for its fiscal year end- hope the news provides a catalyst to buy ed Sept. 29, 2013, showed China accounted stocks and leave the market’s recent weakness for nearly half of the company’s revenue. in the dust. Several behemoths, including Options activity in Qualcomm has been Apple, the largest US company by market val- defensive in nature, with investors paying ue, as well as Microsoft, McDonald’s and AT&T, more money to hedge against a fall than a rise are due to report earnings. in the stock’s price. But strategists at Goldman They’ll be accompanied by high fliers like Sachs see this as a buying opportunity, believ- Netflix and Facebook, giving the first real ing the options data shows investors are over- cross-section of the state of corporate ly concerned about the quarter. Apple Inc also America as temperatures rise across the coun- derives 13 percent of its sales from China, try and investors hope to put the cold weath- according to Thomson Reuters data. The com- er behind them. Strategists will also be look- pany was once a favorite among momentum ing for clues on how badly China’s slowdown investors looking to capitalize on swift price hits US corporate results. gains, but the stock dropped sharply from all- The first batch of earnings came out as time highs reached in late 2012. It has been equities were working their way through a mostly stuck in a range for the last year. selloff led by trading-crowd favorites like StarMine expects Apple to exceed earn- Netflix and the biotech stocks. With the late- ings estimates by 1 percent. Notably, Apple week recovery, the hope is that the recent has not benefited from a rotation into older volatility has ebbed. If poor results dominate tech stocks like Microsoft has. Its shares are next week’s action, that could reignite the sell- down 6.1 percent on the year. ing. “We are still off our highs, but we still remain in an uptrend so it would not surprise Momentum names me to see sideways action,” said Andre Along with Facebook Inc and Netflix Inc, Bakhos, managing director at Janlyn Capital momentum names such as Gilead Sciences LLC in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Inc, Biogen Idec Inc and Illumina Inc are set to “If we were to have a set of earnings releas- post results. Investors are gearing up for wild es that were well off expectations to the swings in those names this week. Trading in downside, that could create hesitation in the Facebook options expiring on Friday suggest market.” A few themes will dominate this investors expect about a 12 percent move in week: The outlook for China, the rotation to the stock’s price by the end of next week. slower-growing stocks, and results from high- Weekly options are often used in advance of flying trading favorites. a major event like earnings. Similarly, Netflix S&P 500 companies’ first-quarter earnings options also suggest a 12 percent move. are projected to have increased 1.7 percent After a spectacular performance in 2013, from a year ago, Thomson Reuters data the selloff in many of these stocks over the showed. The forecast is down sharply from the past few weeks has contributed to the mar- start of the year, when profit growth was esti- ket’s volatility. Whether they affect the mated at 6.5 percent, but has climbed from a broader market may determine how well low of 0.6 percent reached on Wednesday. stocks trade this week. The Nasdaq biotech That jump occurred despite notable disap- index has dropped nearly 19 percent from its pointments from IBM Corp and Google Inc. closing high on Feb. 25 while the Global X Even with those two lackluster reports, equi- Social Media Index ETF has tumbled 18 per- ties still mostly rallied on Thursday. cent from its March 6 high. However, both The benchmark S&P index rose 2.7 percent have bounced off drops of more than 20 per- for the holiday-shortened week, helping the cent that had sent each into bear market ter- index recapture nearly all of the declines suf- ritory. fered in the previous week. The U.S. stock mar- With the nervousness created by the ket was closed for Good Friday. declines in the momentum names, investors have rotated into more defensive names. China challenge “What happens at some point is (momentum Investors eyeing the impact of China’s names) become disassociated from the mar- troubles on corporate America’s bottom line ket at large. People see this happening, they will have a few spots to pick from, including become scared, and they start selling other Apple, Qualcomm and Yum Brands. There companies as well,” said Stephen Massocca, have been warning signs, with IBM saying last managing director at Wedbush Equity week that its disappointing quarterly revenue Management LLC in San Francisco. “It gets to was due to worsening sales in the world’s sec- a point where that stops happening and the ond-largest economy and other emerging rest of the market - outside of these crazy markets. Earlier in the week, China reported names - is not that overvalued.” — Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

In the driving seat China’s yuppies are new market force

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Global automakers are scrambling to meet the demands of China’s young urban professionals, who want a car that makes them stand out, yet don’t always have the money to splurge on a top-end model. After nearly two decades of frenzied growth driven mainly by the very wealthy, China’s auto market is maturing, yet remains ferociously competitive with manufacturers having to react quickly to shifting consumer trends. Today’s emerging buyer has more modest financial means, yet aspires to own a car that’s “different”. People like Zhou Wenxi, a BEIJING: Visitors look at a Ferrari car on display at the China International Exhibition Center BEIJING: A Rolls Royce Ghost extended wheelbase car on display at the China 32-year-old Shanghai cram-school owner, during the “Auto China 2014” Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. International Exhibition Center during the “Auto China 2014.” — AFP photos and Guo Yetao, 23, a software salesman from Hangzhou, are fuelling two trends: hot demand for smaller crossover sport utility vehicles like Ford Motor Co’s EcoSport; and China’s biggest car show opens more interest in affordable, entry-level luxury cars like the Audi A3. There is a potential “seismic shift” in the influence these young urban professionals will have on China’s auto today amid growth concerns market, says Yale Zhang, head of Automotive Foresight, a Shanghai-based consultant. “There are different tiers of young urban pro- fessionals. Some are rich and a bit older, oth- More than 1,100 vehicles on display ers are more normal,” he said. “But they tend to be similar in two traits: they want to be dif- BEIJING: Leading automakers gathered in gestion. China’s overall plan “to move to a ferent, and don’t necessarily have an endless Beijing yesterday for China’s biggest car show, consumer-based economy” was a key factor amount of money to throw around.” expressing confidence in the world’s largest “that reduces risk”, he said. “We are also work- Guo, the Hangzhou salesman, recently car market even though lackluster economic ing with all of the cities and the government took out a loan to buy an EcoSport crossover growth and environmental restrictions have because just to add more cars in the cities is for 115,800 yuan ($18,700), while Liu Yao, a generated uncertainty. Spectators and jour- not going to be the answer,” he added. Ford 22-year-old office worker in Huaibei in Anhui nalists crowded around displays at the Beijing has opened three plants in China since 2012, province, borrowed from his parents to buy a International Automotive Exhibition, which with four more under construction, Mulally Haval M4 mini-crossover from Great Wall features more than 1,100 vehicles and opens said, adding: “This is part of our biggest global Motor Co Ltd for 60,000 yuan. to the public today, while female models drew manufacturing expansion in 50 years”. Karsten Among the less well-off young urbanites, the attention of photographers. Engel, president and CEO of BMW’s operations the EcoSport, at 94,800 yuan, has been a vol- General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and in China, said yesterday the German automak- ume seller for Ford since its launch early last Hyundai are among the global manufacturers er was introducing 10 new models to China year. Sales last year were 59,680, and reached on the list of attendees, along with SAIC and this year, and carrying out more manufactur- 17,392 in January-March of this year. At this Dongfeng, China’s number one and two ing and research and development inside the week’s Beijing auto show, car makers includ- domestic automakers. “This is obviously an country. “All these efforts are based on our ing PSA Peugeot Citroen, Hyundai Motor Co incredibly important market for General confidence in the long-term development of and local firm Haima Automobile Group will Motors,” its president Dan Ammann told our success here,” he said. unveil new mini-SUV models. Chevrolet reporters, saying China since 2010 had been German auto giant Daimler said last month the US automaker’s largest market which now it had signed a deal worth one billion euros launched its Trax, a tiny crossover, in China Models pose for photos in the exhibition hall of Geely at the China International accounted for a third of total volume. ($1.4 billion) with Chinese partner Beijing earlier this month. Exhibition Center during the “Auto China 2014.” — AFP According to IHS, there were just five sub- GM’s China president Matt Tsien said that Automotive Industry Corporation to expand compact SUV models on sale in China in “we’re very optimistic with regard to the over- analysts warn could cut into purchases. The in the first quarter of 2014. Beijing has indicat- production at their joint venture based in 2010. By 2020, there will be almost two all progress in the market” even though the eastern city of Hangzhou, a popular tourist ed a willingness to accept weaker growth as it Beijing. CEO Dieter Zetsche told reporters on dozen, driving up sales of this segment to world’s second-largest economy was entering destination, last month became the sixth tries to move the economy away from invest- Sunday he expected premium car sales to rise more than 880,000 from 345,650 last year. a phase of “more modest growth”. At Ford major Chinese city to implement such a ment and toward domestic consumption. faster than auto sales in general, adding that Motor’s display president and CEO Alan restriction, with some estimates placing the caps on vehicles “typically increase the share Affordable luxury Mulally rode onto the stage in a bright red limit at 80,000 car plates a year. ‘Fantastic’ market of the premium market”. Further underscor- Other young professionals, maybe small Ford Mustang, the latest incarnation of the China’s car sales surged 13.9 percent to Despite the concerns, industry players and ing China’s significance in the car market, business owners or higher-earners, are set- iconic brand which is celebrating its 50th year. 21.98 million vehicles last year. But that analysts say the China market’s importance to French auto giant Peugeot Citroen agreed ear- ting their sights higher. Zhou, the cram- “How cool is that?” he said after getting out, growth hit a speed bump in March, slowing to global manufacturers cannot be overstated. “I lier this year to hand over part-control to school owner, paid about 280,000 yuan his red tie matching the paint job. a 6.6 percent year-on-year rise after reaching a think the market for cars is going to continue Dongfeng and the French state. South Korea’s ($45,000) for a red Audi A3 compact sedan. The expo comes as more cities are restrict- record 17.8 percent high in January. China’s to be fantastic,” Ford’s Mulally told reporters, largest automaker Hyundai Motor also “Audis aren’t flashy, and the A3 is entry-level, ing the number of cars on the road in a bid to economy has also turned in its weakest per- adding that the promise of increased domes- announced in March it was planning a fourth so the price isn’t outrageous,” she said. battle pollution and congestion-moves that formance in 18 months, growing 7.4 percent tic spending outweighed concerns about con- plant in the country. — AFP Manufacturers will show off several more affordable, entry-level luxury cars at the Beijing show. A crucial shift for them will be to produce more of these models in China, which would cut the price as they would not be subject to hefty import duty and other taxes. Volume sales in this premium compact car sector have trebled to more than 52,000 in the past four years, according to IHS data, so remain, for now, a tiny niche in China’s total passenger car market of close to 16.8 million. Some global luxury brands, such as Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s Infiniti, Honda Motor Co Ltd’s Acura and General Motors Co’s Cadillac, have been late to enter China, and now see its potential as a market for premium cars. Infiniti is looking to improve price compet- itiveness with what global president Johan de Nysschen calls a “very aggressive ...and rapid localization” strategy - making locally as many as 80 percent of the 100,000 cars BEIJING: A photographer takes a picture of a Porsche Cayman GTS car on display at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the “Auto China 2014” Beijing Infiniti aims to sell in China in the medium International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. ( Right) Lamborghini cars on display. — AFP photos term. The brand also aims to capture fast- emerging, young buyers with affordable entry-level luxury cars. Domestic woes fail to put brakes “You’ve got a big (wave) of people coming in now. They have disposable income; they are very much attuned to the premium brands,” de Nysschen told Reuters on on China’s love for luxury cars Saturday. “For us, and for other car compa- nies, this presents a big opportunity because BEIJING: China’s desire for luxury cars remains sales in China in 2013 year-on-year,” he said. it’s a market force.” Nissan has no compact car undimmed by an economic slowdown and politi- However, Wu said the “more affordable” luxury cars in its product line-up today, but Infiniti plans cal austerity drive as the country’s growing band of have outpaced the growth rate of the auto indus- to bring the Q30 compact crossover - on dis- wealthy motorists set their sights on high-end try as a whole, with three German companies at play in Beijing as a concept vehicle - to China wheels. In a lavish event off Tiananmen Square, the helm: BMW, Daimler (Mercedes) and Audi. The eventually after the model goes on sale in ahead of the opening of the Beijing Auto Show popular trio dominates the high-end Chinese mar- Europe next year. yesterday, bejewelled models dressed in haute- ket and enjoyed sales increases of 20 percent For now, Infiniti is set to start making a couture graced the unveiling of Rolls-Royce’s (BMW), 18 percent (Daimler) and 21 percent (Audi) couple of mid-size cars - the just-launched Pinnacle Travel Phantom. The new edition of its last year. Audi, the sector leader, sold nearly Q50 sedan and the QX50 crossover - at an flagship luxury sedan, which comes in a two-tone 492,000 cars in China-its biggest market-and will existing Nissan plant in Hubei province later dark red and silver, boasts intricate marquetry in its this year surpass half a million, according to Audi this year. interior, customized to buyers’ requests, a reflection chairman Rupert Stadler. The Q50 currently starts at a hefty 389,800 of the expensive tastes of the country’s elite. yuan ($62,900) in China because it’s import- Mainland China is already Rolls-Royce’s biggest A new wave of consumers ed. De Nysschen said the China-made model market in terms of sales, representing 28 percent of With officials bound by austerity measures, should be significantly cheaper once it’s the company’s revenue. Audi can no longer rely on the tinted-black win- Despite the slowing pace of overall economic dow crowd, and is turning to younger drivers, made locally, and is not subject to China’s growth in China, the future still looks bright for the women and those buying their cars for leisure pur- import duties and taxes. The Q50 starts at luxury brand, says the company’s chief. poses. “In the past, our customers were very much $37,150 in the United States. “If you compare to (Rolls-Royce) growth figures associated with the government, we had a majority Infiniti sold just 17,108 vehicles in China we saw here two or three years ago, big double- BEIJING: A Bugatti car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the of senior management,” said Dominique Boesch, last year, though that was up 54 percent from digit numbers... we see that growth is slowing “Auto China 2014” Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. president of Audi’s sales division in China. 2012. It plans to increase the number of its down, but I am still optimistic about the Chinese “Now, over 90 percent of Audi customers are China retail outlets to 80 this year from 67 market in the medium to long term,” CEO Torsten private ones, a third are women, and 70 percent currently. Ford last week said it would open Muller-Otvos said. are younger than 40 years old.” The nation’s gilded its first eight Lincoln stores in several cities “The whole Chinese market has become a more youth is also the target of Japan’s Nissan, which has from October, and would have 60 stores by mature car market and that was to be expected,” announced the introduction of a compact 2016. Five years ago, there were fewer than a Muller-Otvos said. crossover model exclusively for the Chinese mar- dozen luxury car models sold in China under ket. China was the leading market for Land Rover five premium brands. Today, that has mush- ‘Affordable luxury’ and Jaguar in 2013, said group sales operations roomed to more than 90 models offered by Since becoming head of the Communist Party director Andy Goss. “We still expect substantial 25 brands, says market research firm TNS. in November 2012 and China’s president in March growth on the Chinese market,” he added, with a To protect their market edge - and counter last year, Xi Jinping has mounted an austerity cam- new joint-venture plant due to open later in 2014. paign among top officials and a highly publicized Audi, as well as Jaguar Land Rover and other slowing economic growth and a government crackdown on corruption, designed to rein in luxury brands, is aiming to push beyond its tradi- crackdown on excess - established luxury spending. China’s business community has also tional base on China’s prosperous east coast to oth- brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW suffered as growth figures stagnate-last month the er more developing regions. There is even a hint of are expanding their line-ups into entry-level country set an annual growth target of around 7.5 such a strategy by Rolls-Royce: its 21st retail space models and producing more models in China percent, the lowest levels seen in nearly a quarter opened in recently in the southwest, in Kunming. to make them more affordable. Audi, for of a century after years of breakneck expansion. Four more are to follow. Finally, the luxury used car example, priced its A3 hatchback from 199,000 “The economic slowdown, austerity campaign market, still in its infancy in China compared with yuan last month after it started making the car and crackdown on corruption have already created Europe and the US, is also being eyed by luxury in Foshan, near Guangzhou. — Reuters negative impact on the sales of superluxury vehi- brands such as Audi and Jaguar Land Rover, who cles,” said James Wu, auto expert at Ernst & Young. both said they want to increase this segment “Bentley and Lamborghini reported (fewer) Visitors look at Nissan cars on display. amongst their dealerships. —AFP BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

Legendary Mustang celebrates 50th anniversary Middle East enthusiasts attend massive event in Dubai

DUBAI: From the racetrack to the silver screen, the legendary Ford Mustang has captured the hearts of muscle car lovers for 50 years. As global celebrations kicked off to mark the legendary car’s golden anniversary, Ford Middle East yesterday commemo- rated Mustang’s 50th anniversary in true muscle car spirit at a massive event in Dubai’s Meydan Hotel. From the very start, fifty years ago, Mustang’s unique combination of style, performance and affordability established an entirely new class of sporty cars that has inspired numerous competitors. Mustang has come to evoke a variety of emotions in customers and fans - freedom, independence and being true to one’s self - just to name a few. And to celebrate this historical milestone, over 300 Mustang owners and enthusiasts gathered to show their love for the original muscle car in an impressive parade down Dubai’s key locations, led by the famous Dubai Police Ford Mustang Roush patrol Kalyana Sivagnanam, Ford Middle East & North Africa Director car. The parade which went through Meydan Hotel, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and The Palm Sivagnanam, Ford Middle East & North Africa direc- Mustang GT fastback with performance pack, the 50 Limited Edition adds details that set it apart from the all-new 2015 model. “The Mustang attitude of Jumeirah, was also attended by enthusiasts and tor. “From the day it rolled out to showrooms in 1964, Year Limited Edition is designed to provide cus- other Mustangs, while hearkening back to the 1965 limitless possibilities is universal and enduring, and owners from the region who came from as far as Mustang has captivated hearts of car lovers globally. tomers with outstanding performance and a unique original.” Through the past five decades, the Ford fans around the world are simultaneously celebrat- Saudi Arabia and as near as Oman to mark this mile- We are thrilled to see so many fans have joined us to appearance that will be instantly recognizable on the Mustang has been no stranger to envious stares and ing its golden milestone. Thanks to the never-ending stone. The parade ended with a Mustang festival mark the legend’s 50thanniversary celebrations for road. The only options for the 50 Year Limited Edition jealous looks nor has it been camera shy either. support of Mustang owners, specifically the Mustang which included displays of hundreds of Mustangs the Middle East.” To delight Mustang fans around the are the choice of two exclusive colors, Wimbledon Mustang has been a star of the silver screen and the Clubs and Groups that joined us from around the ranging from classics to customized, and various acti- world even more, Ford recently revealed a Mustang White or Kona Blue, and a six-speed manual or auto- small screen for 50 years, with more than 3,200 region, for their unwavering passion and loyalty to vations including competitions for Best Customized 50 Year Limited Edition. Created to honor five matic transmission. “The new Mustang blends a mus- appearances in movies and television shows, the lat- the ‘Stang. The Mustang has made it to half a century and Best Restored Mustangs. decades of Mustang heritage, only 1,964 examples of cular, contemporary shape with design cues that est of which is the widely acclaimed Need For Speed and here’s looking at more exciting, adrenalin-pump- “Ford Mustang is undeniably an iconic muscle car the 50 Year Limited Edition will ever be built when it define it as quintessentially Mustang,” said Moray movie which saw Aaron Paul drive a customized ing drives with the Pony car for many more years to that has its own unique following,” said Kalyana goes on sale this fall. Based on the all-new 2015 Callum, Ford vice president of design. “The 50 Year 2014 model and featured the silver screen debut of come,” concluded Sivagnanam. First Dubai achieves 88% rise in operational revenues Net profit stood at KD 624.6,000 in Q1 2014

DUBAI: First Dubai, a subsidiary of Al-Mazaya Holding cial results are due to its success in the completion, Company, announced its fiscal results for the first delivery, and sale of a large number of real estate units quarter of 2014, after a meeting of the Board of in the Emirate of Dubai, including residential villas in Directors on Thursday 17 of April 2014. ‘The Villa’ project in Dubai Land, pointing to the Abdul Aziz Al-Loughani, the Chairman of the Board increase of the occupancy rate by 99 percent in ‘Sky of Directors of First Dubai Real Estate Development Gardens’ in Dubai International Financial Centre. Company, said that, by the Grace of Allah Almighty, Reviewing further financial statements of the com- the company was able to achieve a leap in its opera- pany, Al-Loughani confirmed that the company’s asset tional revenues by the end of the first quarter of 2014, portfolio was extensive, totaling up to KD 75.2 million after having exerted strenuous efforts during the past at the end of the first quarter of 2014, compared to KD few months, represented by operational revenues 66.7 million in 2013 with an increase by 13 percent, from the sale of its properties and other incomes while the shareholders’ equity added up to KD 56.2 resulting from the rental of its income-generating million, compared to KD 49.2 million in 2013 - an Malabar Gold & Diamonds projects. increase of 14 percent. Commenting on the company’s financial results at He added that the company succeeded in reduc- opens 11 new outlets to the end of the first quarter of 2014, Al-Loughani said ing its total administrative expenses at the end of the that First Dubai managed to achieve a quantum leap first quarter of 2014 by 32 percent, and its funding reach 125 outlets by June in its operational revenues of 88 percent, compared to expenses by 56 percent, thus converting its short- the same period in 2013, by virtue of the focus on the term liabilities to long-term ones compatible with Abdul Aziz Al-Loughani DUBAI: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading where it will add 11 retail stores across operational revenues resulting from the sale of its real Islamic Law. Over previous years, the company suc- jewellery retailer opened their 114th showroom Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The compa- estate projects and rental of a number of income-gen- ceeded in taking large allocations surpassing KD 40 is also currently working on the development of mid- in Serangoon Road, Singapore, on 18th April ny currently operates a single-store retail opera- erating projects. The company’s total operational rev- million, which had a deep impact in ridding the budg- dle-housing residential vouchers in the ‘Q-point’ proj- 2014. The showroom was inaugurated by tion in Singapore that also looks after its gold enues stood at KD 1.33 million at the end of the first et of any financial implications. ect, within the Liwan Residential System in the Gopinath Pillai, Acting Ambassador, Ministry of and diamond trading business in the Far East. quarter of 2014, compared to KD 706.6,000 for the He went on to say that the company is moving for- Emirate of Dubai. Foreign Affairs, Singapore in the presence of T “The Far East is a very dynamic market where same period in 2013, while the revenues resulting ward towards the preparation of a firm work plan Al-Loughani concluded that First Dubai is one of Raja Segar, Chief Executive Officer, SINDA; jewellery consumption is growing as more and from the available properties for sale reached to 864.9 through which to develop new projects and engage the most successful subsidiaries of Al-Mazaya Holding Shamlal Ahmed, Managing director - more working women prefer fashion jewellery. thousands with an increase of 162 percent., Revenues into feasible investments in light of financial stability Company with a percentage surpassing 90 percent, International Operations, Malabar Gold & Our expansion - the largest ever by a Middle from the income-generating projects stood at KD and real estate recovery, commending the company’s and that Al-Mazaya is keen to ensure its successes and Diamonds; Ajith Murali, Branch Head, Uvaise K - East and India-based gold and diamond retailer 446.4 thousand at the end of the first quarter of 2014 tremendous assets which are planned to be devel- promote it to the highest ranks among the major real Branch Head and other directors, personalities into the Far East - will help us to offer a better compared to KD 376,000 for the same period in 2013, oped soon, including residential and commercial land estate companies in the Arab and Gulf region. It also from media and well-wishers. alternative to the consumers of Malaysia, a leap by 24 percent, thus achieving net profit valued drafts in ‘Shams Abu Dhabi’, located on Al-Reem was able to assume a well-established status among Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ 2nd showroom in Indonesia and Singapore.” at KD 624,000 and profitability of 0.63 fils per share. Island, of which the company is studying the possibili- the region’s companies in overcoming the conse- Singapore features intricately designed interna- According to the latest statistics released by Al-Loughani added that the company’s positive finan- ty of redeveloping with other investors. The company quences of the recent global financial crisis. tional collection of classic, contemporary and the World Gold Council, demand for gold bar quality jewellery crafted in gold, diamond and and coin jumped 36 per cent in Indonesia, 38 platinum. This outlet will also take part in the per cent in China and 75 per cent in Thailand. ‘Great Gold Rush’ which is a unique campaign of “Across the world there were large increases Warba Bank launches ‘E’tamid Malabar Gold & Diamonds. in consumer appetite for gold in both emerging Malabar Gold and Diamonds, one of the and developed markets. Demand in Turkey was largest gold and diamond jewellery retailers in up 60 per cent, Thailand up 73 per cent and the Warba & Transfer your Salary” the world, is opening 11 new outlets in the GCC US up 18 per cent, World Gold Council said. and Far East, raising the number of its retail out- Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director of lets to more than 125. This is part of the compa- Malabar Gold and Diamonds - International ny’s ambitious plans announced last year to Operations, said, “The on-going expansion will The latest promotional campaign for 2014 raise the number of its outlets to 224 by the end raise our profile and take the company to the of 2015. The on-going expansion makes Malabar next level of growth to make it one of the KUWAIT: Warba Bank announced the launch of debit MasterCard, of distinguished design, which Gold and Diamonds the fastest growing jew- world’s largest gold and diamond jewellery “E’tamid Warba & Transfer your Salary”; a new pro- can be used for cash withdrawals of up to KD 5,000 ellery retailer in the world. retailer in the world by the end of next year. motional campaign allowing Warba’s customers an per day; a special percentage on personal financing With an average investment of Dh20 million “With the retail expansion, we will have the fast opportunity to win a Mercedes G63 AMG with facilities; credit cards’ promotions booklet that per outlet - including investment in setting up of mover advantage in the Far East’s growing mar- state-of-the-art design and performance. saves up to KD3,000; and shopping by Warba’s vari- an outlet and the running cost with gold and ket. Our operations in the Far East will also help Customers can avail this opportunity by simply ous highly secured cards via local and international diamond stocks - this translates to Dh200 mil- meet the growing demand in China - competing transferring salaries to their accounts in Warba Points of Sale (POSs), with local and international lion investment. with India to become the largest jewellery mar- Bank. The campaign aims at satisfying the cus- SMS service and free online banking.” “We are very much on track to reach our tar- ket in the world.” tomers’ banking needs, as it keeps pace with the He added: “In addition to Warba’s Sharia compli- get of opening 224 retail outlets by 2015 we Established in 1993, Malabar Gold and local market’s requirements. ant services and products, salary customers whose announced in 2013 - as part of our 20th anniver- Diamonds has the wealth of experience in serv- Speaking about the new campaign, Adnan Al- salaries are not less than KD 500 will avail the sary celebration of Malabar Gold and Diamonds ing the discerning customers for over two Salem, Chief Retail Banking Officer, said: “‘E’tamid opportunity to win a Mercedes G63 AMG, while - that will make us the largest gold and diamond decades. It is the consistent efforts by their man- Warba & Transfer your Salary’ campaign is a contin- Safwa distinguished salary customers whose jewellery retailer in the world,” M P Ahamed, agement to deliver more than what they prom- uation of the integrated campaigns launched by salaries are not below KD 1,500 will have a double Chairman of Malabar Gold and Diamonds said. ise that led to their success. Commitment to cus- “In essence, we are doubling our retail net- tomer satisfaction, unique designs and value for Warba to attract customers, introduce various chance to win the Mercedes.” work within a very short time that requires a money are some of the factors that set them banking products and services, and provide “With every campaign and banking product large pool of resources. “Such a huge expansion aside from their competitors. Apart from the numerous competitive promotions whereby Warba launched by Warba, we promise our customers Adnan Al-Salem requires a long-term commitment to the market rapid expansion of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, seeks to gain customers confidence and provide more innovation, with a view to meet their growing where we operate. We are fortunate to be oper- the company is also expanding the international them the best services and products. With ‘E’tamid expectations to have excellent Sharia compliant 20 and June 26, 2014. The winner will be ating in some of the highest growth jewellery presence of their two different concepts of Warba & Transfer your Salary’ campaign, customers banking products that help them achieve their announced at the prize giving ceremony scheduled markets in the world and proud to be playing stores, one targeting to the Arab clientele - will avail the opportunity to win Mercedes G63 goals, and tackle the requirements and challenges on July 3, 2014, in the presence of representatives our role in contributing to the economies of the ‘Jawhara’ and the other targeting the young and AMG if they transfer their salaries to Warba.” of everyday life,” concluded Al-Salem. from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as Gulf, India and Far East.” trendy - ‘Pink Chic’. The company, which excels in Al-Salem continued: “Salary transfer to Warba To be eligible for the draw, you must transfer well as an elite group of Warba’s Executive Malabar Gold and Diamonds has also quality products and services, has more than allows customers many advantages, namely Warba your salary to Warba during the period from April Management officials. launched a major expansion program in Far East 7,500 professionals on its payroll. technology MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

Danish website turns homes into take-away restaurants COPENHAGEN: A Danish website is turning private ner (4.70 euros, $6.50) per serving to her customers, they were looking for. A taxing issue homes into take-away restaurants by letting users most of whom are young and single. “When I make “We were working quite late on another project While the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture advertise what they are cooking, when and for what healthy dishes it’s mostly women, and when it’s pasta and we were eating a lot of fast food, which we were and Fisheries regularly publishes inspection reports price. “Sometimes I only put one serving up for sale, and so on it’s mostly men,” she said. Since being getting really tired of,” said co-founder Kasper from the country’s restaurants, Dinnersurfer’s cooks sometimes up to 20. It depends on what I’m making launched in February, the website has attracted 2,900 Kraegpoeth. “Where we were working, we could see operate without any supervision. On one Danish and how much time I have,” said Ana Teresa Salas, a members, of whom 460 are registered as cooks, a lot of other people cooking their own food and we Internet forum, users questioned how buyers could 32-year-old consultant from Copenhagen. The web- meaning they sell food. thought: ‘Why can’t we just buy some of their food?’ know whether hygiene standards were being site, Dinnersurfer.dk, is sometimes described as a “We thought it could be a fun idea if there could be a upheld and how the origin of the food could be ver- restaurant version of the popular lodging site Airbnb, Going global service that allowed people who want to sell food to ified. “We don’t supervise the cooks, but through on which homeowners make their spare rooms or Nearly all of them live in Denmark, where the find people who want to buy food. That’s how we our ratings system you can see if they have received unoccupied dwellings available to paying lodgers for website is especially popular in the trendy came up with Dinnersurfer,” he said. Kraegpoeth’s last good or bad reviews,” Kraegpoeth said. a fee. And just like on Airbnb, the cost to consumers Copenhagen neighbourhoods of Noerrebro and order was a chicken tikka masala for 30 kroner. “And “So far we haven’t heard of anyone getting sick,” is often considerably less than if they had used a pro- Vesterbro, but the site’s founders are hoping it will go that was with rice and naan bread,” he noted. he added. On its Frequently Asked Questions page, fessional service-with the added benefit that many of global after recently launching an English-language The site recently added a function that allows the website has a mere two lines on tax regulation, the homemade dishes may be healthier than the version. Earlier this month, another Danish take-away cooks to register a signature dish which they are telling users to check with the tax authority’s web- greasy fare typically available at take-out counters. website, Just-eat.com, which allows users to order good at making, and the possibility for members to site if they have any further questions. “It’s up to the “It sounded exciting. I make food for my family food from 36,000 restaurants in 13 countries, was val- register their interest so that they know when it will individual user to pay the right amount of tax,” every day anyway, and I always make too much,” said ued at £1.47 billion (1.78 billion euros, $2.47 billion) be available. Otherwise, the only way of knowing Kraegpoeth said. So far, most sellers appear to be Salas, who sells her food on the website two to three when it was floated on the London Stock Exchange what is on the menu is to check the website in real- amateurs with little interest in turning their hobby times a week. “On weekdays I try to make food that’s 13 years after being founded. However, feeling peck- time. A mobile app is currently being developed to into a full-time profession. “I relax and I feel creative,” healthy, without too much starch and fat,” she added. ish one night, the team behind Dinnersurfer-made facilitate ordering on the go. But not everyone is con- said Salas, the consultant. “It’s not my goal to make On most days she makes food inspired by her father’s up of two business students and a computer pro- vinced that ordering food from strangers online is a money from this. I think it’s fun, and at best it will Argentinean background, which she sells for 35 kro- grammer-felt that regular take-away wasn’t what good idea. make my own food a bit cheaper,” she added. —AFP Nintendo’s trailblazing Game Boy marks 25th anniversary

TOKYO: Nintendo’s trailblazing Game Boy marks its 25th anniversary today with the portable device’s legacy living on in cutting- edge smartphone games and among legions of nostalgic fans. The Japanese firm released its 8- bit Game Boy on April 21, 1989 — the same year Soviet troops pulled out of Afghanistan, the Chinese army violently cracked down on protesters in Tiananmen Square and the Berlin Wall fell. Billed as a “handy game machine”, few knew it would turn the console-based industry on its head, starting a revolution that did for portable gaming what Sony’s Walkman had done for mobile music. It also helped turn Super Mario and Donkey Kong into global franchises, allowing users to change their favorite games on the go just by inserting small cartridges into the device. Kyoto-based Nintendo, which started life as a TOKYO: A customer checking used videogame consoles of Game Boy Color at games card maker that morphed into a global a videogame shop. videogame giant, did not invent portable gam- ing. But Game Boy’s discount price and popular software blew away the competition at the time and pushed mobile gaming into the mainstream. “At one point, portable gaming was synonymous with the Game Boy,” said Serkan Toto, a Tokyo-based games industry consultant TOKYO: This picture taken on April 17, 2014 shows customers check used videogame “It laid the foundation for what we call consoles and softwares at a videogame shop in Tokyo, while a large figure of portable gaming today, regardless of whether it Nintendo’s character Super Mario stands. —AFP photos is console or smartphone games, because the basic concept is the same... That’s the legacy of ‘It was a revolution’ his Game Boy Color. “It was a revolution-you Game Boy.” Mobility was crucial, remembers A quarter century later, the company’s finan- could play video games anywhere,” said the 26- one 21-year-old Japanese, if he wanted to cial fortunes have suffered. Nintendo has no year-old Madrid native during a visit to Tokyo. escape his parents’ wrath. “With a standing con- commemorative events planned for the Game Mera was delighted to spot the same type sole I needed to play in the living room where Boy, which ironically foreshadowed the creation of Game Boy he used to play for hours on end my parents were watching television-they got of portable smartphone and tablet computer in the gaming store in Tokyo’s bustling angry at me for playing it all the time,” the man, games that have offered up stiff competition to Akihabara electronics district. He acknowl- who did not wish to give his name, told AFP as stationary consoles such as Nintendo’s Wii, the edged the small screen and games seem out- he browsed inside Super Potato, a Tokyo store Sony PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox. The dated, but “in the past what we had was dedicated to retro gaming gadgets. Game Boy was discontinued years ago. But in enough”. “Nowadays we have so many possibil- The device also allowed users to connect its heyday, Nintendo sold almost 119 million ities,” Mera said. That isn’t necessarily a good with another gamer through a link cable, set- original Game Boy consoles and shifted anoth- thing for people like 21-year-old student Lin ting off the beginnings of online gaming net- er 81.5 million units of the next-generation Yuki who sometimes struggles with today’s works that now number in the millions of users. Game Boy Advance series, which was launched hyper-fast world of 3D offerings where move- “It made gaming portable, but what’s great was in 2001. ment is limitless-and tricky to master. “Recent it was built on the concept of networking, The original device’s red buttons and cross- games have become so complicated that you enabling users to connect and battle each oth- shaped directional pads may look clunky these can be totally lost on what you’re supposed to er,” said Hirokazu Hamamura, managing direc- days, but they evoke a sense of nostalgia for be doing,” he said, admitting he sometimes TOKYO: A customer looks at a large mock-up of videogame console Game Boy tor at games research firm and magazine pub- many fans, including Spaniard Jesus Mera, who feels “nostalgic” for simple games with black at a videogame shop. lisher Kadokawa Corp. in Tokyo. was 12 years old when he began playing with dots and horizontal scrolls. —AFP 5 features an Amazon phone might offer

NEW YORK: A report this week in The Wall 3. Seamless grocery shopping Street Journal that Amazon is planning to Amazon has been testing a Wi-Fi wand release a smartphone has prompted indus- called Amazon Dash that simplifies bar- try analysts and technology blogs to muse code scanning. Such capabilities could be about what the device might offer. Amazon included in the Amazon phone to improve hasn’t confirmed that it has plans for a on current barcode scanning apps. smartphone. Introducing such a device Combine that with Amazon’s same-day would be tough in a crowded market domi- grocery service Amazon Fresh, currently in nated by Apple and Samsung. Even so, inno- testing in Seattle, Los Angeles and San vations like the Kindle Fire and Prime mem- Francisco, and grocery shopping could be bership program demonstrate that the drastically simplified. Rather than dragging online retailing giant has a knack for using a shopping cart through aisles -or even its massive size and marketing budget to scrolling through a list of products online- capitalize on gaps in the marketplace. a quick wave of the phone in your pantry Some unconfirmed reports say the could have all your groceries at your phone could have a 3-D interface and multi- doorstep within hours. ple front-facing cameras. Here’s a look at five “It’s an opportunity to continue to tie features technology experts believe users into the Amazon ecosystem,” Doshi Amazon might include on its smartphone. says. (From left) Group photo shows Djamel Allal, LNE, Frank Urban, Motabaqah, Benoit Neel, VP Agilent Technologies, Raghvan Srinivasan, CEO Emitac Healthcare Solutions, Job Bartholomew, Emirates Metrology Institute and Ronald Ginley, NIST, US. 1. 3-D shopping 4. Free streaming video A 3-D interface doesn’t require special IDC’s Llamas suggests one of the glasses could have a lot of uses. For exam- phone’s selling points could be a free ad- Agilent Technologies announces 3rd ple, when you’re shopping online, you could supported version of Amazon’s current pull up a 3-D image of sneakers or a jacket instant Video service, which is included in and see all of the features easier, suggests the $99 per year Prime membership. The Metrology Forum in Middle East Bill Menezes, principal research analyst at hypothetical service could be viewed on Gartner. Another possibility: you could scan the phone, a Kindle or on Amazon’s Fire TV ABU DHABI: Agilent Technologies Inc region’s governments to focus more Metrology Institute. There was time at the forum to share your living room to make a 3-D rendering. but not elsewhere like Xbox or Roku, he announced the third Metrology Forum attention on setting up national metrol- Raghavan, CEO, Emitac Healthcare experiences with other metrology Then, when you’re out furniture shopping, says, which could be a selling point for the in Abu Dhabi, UAE which was held on ogy standards laboratories and regula- Solutions mentioned about the impor- experts in the Middle East region. take a picture and digitally insert the prod- phone. April 9 and 10. The event was done in tory agencies in every country. This tance of repeatability and accuracy in Previous years’ events occurred in Doha, uct into the rendering to see if it fits. collaboration with the company’s year’s event was opened to those work- every measurement made and how Qatar, in 2012, and Dammam, Saudi “You could see ‘Oh that’s how that purple 5. Competitive pricing regional partner, EMITAC. Emitac Test ing in metrology within military, educa- Emitac with its ISO 17025:2005 Arabia, in 2013. On September 19, 2013, couch looks in the bedroom, I think I’ll buy it,’ Menezes at Gartner, speculates that the and Measurement Solutions division is tion, industrial and telecommunications. Calibration center has been serving cus- Agilent announced plans to separate and you avoid buyer’s remorse,” says Ramon phone could be offered on different price Agilent partner since 1974 in UAE. They As the world leader in electronic test tomers in UAE and abroad. In today’s into two publicly traded companies Llamas, research manager of research firm tiers. One tier could be a one-time payment are the only Authorized Agilent IDR and measurement, Agilent has taken financially restricted environment, through a tax-free spin off of its elec- IDC’s mobile phones team. for the phone that offers Amazon’s apps serving UAE, Bahrain and Afghanistan the initiative to educate technical users organizations are looking to minimize tronic measurement business. The new and services but a limited number of other market. on the importance of metrology stan- expenditures, yet there is still a signifi- company is named Keysight 2. Enhanced games features. A higher price tier could feature a Agilent Technologies Inc is the dards and procedures. This contributes cant need for ready access to metrology Technologies, Inc. The separation is Amazon is rapidly expanding into the monthly bill and a phone with more bells world’s premier measurement company significantly to the quality and superior standards to ensure the products made expected to be completed in early gaming arena with its Amazon Game Studio and whistles. and a technology leader in chemical value of the products and services available feature the highest-quality November 2014. and video game offerings on its new stream- It’s difficult to be competitive on price in analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, elec- offered in the region. Speakers at this technology. This event helps partici- Benoit Neel, VP Agilent Technologies ing device, Amazon Fire TV. the cutthroat phone market. But as tronics and communications. The com- year’s forum were metrology experts pants stay up-to-date on changing told ,”The business will continue to “A phone could be a way to help them Amazon has shown with its tablets, the pany’s 20,600 employees serve cus- from Agilent’s factories in the USA and compliance requirements, and features operate as Agilent, but when Keysight potentially push more on the game front,” company is willing to deliver high-quality tomers in more than 100 countries. Europe as well as metrology experts practical applications from metrology Technologies is launched, it will stand says CRT Capital analyst Neil Doshi. hardware at a loss in order to undercut Agilent had revenues of $6.8 billion in from the worldwide National Metrology experts who are coordinating with vari- for the same product leadership, quality, The phone’s purported 3-D interface competitors like Apple and put its devices fiscal 2013. The rapid growth and Institutes like LNE in France, NIST ous international standards bodies to and support you have come to expect could be a way to offer a more robust gam- in the hands of people who will use them deployment of technologies and servic- (National Institute of Standards and establish correct policies and proce- from Agilent over the years - and part- ing experience. to buy Amazon’s goods and services. —AP es in the Middle East has prompted the Technology) in USA and the Emirates dures. nership will continue unchanged”. MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Robonaut finally getting legs

CAPE CANAVERAL: Robonaut, the first out-of- down the days. another $8 million to build and certify for flight. Robonaut already has demonstrated it can this-world humanoid, is finally getting its space “Legs are on the way!” read a message Friday The torso with head and arms delivered by measure the flow on air filters, “a really crummy legs. For three years, Robonaut has had to man- on its Twitter account, @AstroRobonaut. space shuttle Discovery in 2011 on its final flight job for humans,” Ambrose said. Once mobile, it age from the waist up. This new pair of legs cost $2.5 million, not counting the untold mil- can take over that job around the station. means the experimental robot - now stuck on a Battery backpack lions of dollars spent on development and test- How about cleaning the space station toilets? pedestal - is going mobile at the International Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s ing. Ambrose acknowledges the legs are “a little “I have a feeling that’s in Robonaut’s future,” Space Station. unmanned capsule, Dragon, holds about 2 tons creepy” when they move because of the num- Ambrose said. “Legs are going to really kind of open up the of space station supplies and experiments, ber of joints and the range of motion. This robot will stay indoors as it learns how to robot’s horizons,” said Robert Ambrose from Robonaut’s legs included. “I hope my knee never bends that many climb. The next-generation model, currently in NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Until a battery backpack arrives on another degrees, but Robonaut has no problems at all,” development and targeted for a 2017 launch, It’s the next big step in NASA’s quest to devel- supply ship later this year, the multimillion-dol- said Ambrose, chief of software, robotics and will venture outside on spacewalks. That’s where op robotic helpers for astronauts. With legs, the lar robot will need a power extension cord to simulation division at Johnson. the real payoff lies. 8-foot Robonaut will be able to climb through- stretch its legs, limiting its testing area to the US A robot doesn’t need oxygen tanks and fancy out the 260-mile-high outpost, performing side of the space station. Testing should start in Crummy job spacesuits. A robot never tires or gets bored. mundane cleaning chores and fetching things a few months. The grippers will latch onto handrails inside Why, a robot could stay out in the vacuum of for the human crew. Each leg - 4 feet, 8 inches long - has seven the space station, keeping Robonaut’s hands space for days, weeks or even months, clinging The robot’s gangly, contortionist-bending joints. Instead of feet, there are grippers, each free for working and carrying things. Expect to the station. Human spacewalkers are limited legs are packed aboard a SpaceX supply ship with a light, camera and sensor for building 3-D slow going: just inches a second. If Robonaut to eight or nine hours. Now imagine base camps that launched Friday, more than a month late. It maps. “Imagine monkey feet with eyes in the bumps into something, it will pause. A good on the moon, Mars or beyond staffed by a team was the private company’s fourth shipment to palm of each foot,” Ambrose said. shove will shut it down. of robotic caretakers. Future Robonauts could the space station for NASA and is due to arrive NASA engineers based the design on the “The robot’s not going to have as much fun be deployed in advance and get everything run- Easter Sunday morning. tether attachments used by spacewalking astro- as the astronauts,” Ambrose said. “No jumping, ning before the humans arrive - and stay behind Robonaut 2 - R2 for short - has been counting nauts. The legs cost $6 million to develop and no somersaults, no flying.” when they leave. — AP Ebola outbreak prompts changes in Africa cuisine Carriers of deadly fevers

BOUAKE, Ivory Coast: West Africa’s first out- State officials from the water and forestry without agouti give me a signal in secret and I break of Ebola fever is bad news for gourmets in service and in the health sector are patrolling make sure that other customers believe I am Ivory Coast, but brings respite from the hunter the whole country in search of offenders. They serving them beef,” she explained. to species sought out for tasty meat but feared recently burned 200 kilos of smoked game to carry the disease. Late in March, Health found in the capital Yamoussoukro. A good thing Minister Raymonde Goudou Coffie called for her The stakes are high. Wild animals are carriers Adele Coulibaly, 48, whose restaurant used to compatriots to stop eating porcupines and of often deadly haemorrhagic fevers, including specialise in game, has converted to beef and agoutis, which look like large river-rats, “until we Ebola for which there is no medical cure. The fish, but in the process she has lost customers can be sure there are no risks”. fruit bat has been singled out as a likely vector in and income. She is sceptical about the govern- Bushmeat is known to be a vector of Ebola, the west African outbreak. ment’s recommendations. the alarming haemorrhagic fever that has “When I was born, my mother was in this line claimed at least 122 lives in Guinea, according to Secret signs of work and there was never any disease,” she a UN World Health Organisation toll on April 17. People subsequently contaminate each other said. “Bushmeat has nothing to do with Ebola.” Liberia, meanwhile, reports 13 deaths. by direct contact with blood, bodily fluids and On the other hand, the restrictions imposed WAIALUA: A tassel of corn grows in a field on Pioneer Hi-Bred International land in Hunters and restaurant owners in the central the tissue of infected patients, including dead by the Ebola outbreak could help wildlife to Waialua, Hawaii. The US leading corn seed companies have farms in Hawaii, but their Ivorian town of Bouake are upset that clients ones during their burial. recover. A ban of game hunting has been in fields have become a flash point in a spreading debate over genetic engineering in have begun to steer clear of the strong taste of The current strain of Ebola kills 90 percent of force since 1974, but remained largely ineffec- agriculture. —- AP the agouti, a beast with a long snout and brown its victims and suspect cases have been reported tive because of the popularity of the meat. fur that can reach half a metre (1.6 feet) in in Sierra Leone and Mali, while Senegal has Agoutis, antelopes, chimpanzees, porcupines length. closed its border with Guinea. and other species are all in danger of extinction Last week, the minister’s recommendation Fear of the disease runs high in Ivory Coast, in Ivory Coast, but today they have at least a few Hawaii — flash was still going unheeded or ignored by some another of Guinea’s neighbours, though no cas- weeks’ respite. traders and hunters in Bouake’s main bushmeat es have yet been reported. People have begun Ironically, “Ebola is a good thing for the market. One hunter openly carried a dead to listen to official warnings and instructions. preservation of wildlife,” said Colonel Jerome point of genetically rodent. “We like agouti very much, but we would Ake, the Yamoussoukro regional director for Emile, a customer in his 40s who seemed rather save our lives,” said Ernest, a man in his water and forestry. slightly tipsy, asked for “Ebola meat”, meaning 30s. “As an Ivorian, I appreciate this meat. But A break in hunting will also benefit the natu- engineered crop braised agouti. “Ebola can’t survive alcohol or with the risk of Ebola, I’ve changed, I don’t eat ral environment, since hunters flush out game hot water,” claimed the scarred Rigobeli, who any more,” Kassoum agreed. by starting large brush fires, which they are not WAIALUA, Hawaii: You can trace the genet- about 10 to 12 growth cycles, said Phillipson. had just eaten a large meal. Not everybody plays by the rules. A restau- always able to keep under control. ic makeup of most corn grown in the US, and On the mainland, this could take 10 to 12 But such scenes are swiftly becoming a thing rant owner, who asked to remain anonymous, In the past 10 years, such blazes have killed in many other places around the world, to years. Being able to get three to four growth of the past. An official ban on bushmeat - includ- said she had established a code with some of 120 people and destroyed more than 5,000 sq Hawaii. cycles a year in Hawaii dramatically shrinks ing antelopes, chimpanzees and porcupines as her most loyal customers, hardened eaters of km of forest and other land, a region twice the The tiny island state 2,500 miles from the the time it takes to bring a new product to well as agoutis - has been enforced and a week bushmeat. size of Luxembourg. But in these days of Ebola, nearest continent is so critical to the nation’s market. later, the Bouake market was empty. “When they come in, those who can’t do fewer fires are likely to be started. — AFP modern corn-growing business that the “It’s getting your newest and best hybrids industry’s leading companies all have farms to market quickly,” said Richard McCormack, here, growing new varieties genetically engi- who leads Hawaii operations for Pioneer Hi- neered for desirable traits like insect and Bred International, which is part of DuPont drought resistance. and has farms on Kauai and Oahu. Africa land grabs endanger elephants But these same farms have become a New genes - such as those making corn flash point in a spreading debate over genet- resistant to drought or floods - are inserted WASHINGTON: Political and military elites are ic engineering in agriculture. in a lab on the mainland. seizing protected areas in one of Africa’s last bas- Kauai and Hawaii counties have moved in tions for elephants, putting broad swaths of the past several months to regulate geneti- Crop seasons Zimbabwe at risk of becoming fronts for ivory cally modified organisms and the pesticides Once federal authorities approve new poaching, according to a nonprofit research the farms use. In Maui County, a group is col- varieties for planting, they’re brought to group’s report that examines government collu- lecting signatures for a potential ballot meas- Hawaii for two growth cycles or crop seasons sion in wildlife trafficking. ure that would impose a temporary ban on to see how they perform in an actual field. Zimbabwe has maintained robust elephant the crops. The best ones are sent elsewhere for more populations compared with other countries on the “People are very concerned, and it’s my growing. continent. But economic penalties imposed by the job as a council member to determine Syngenta, for example, sends its best to United States and Europe have led Zimbabweans whether those concerns are valid and take fields in Missouri, Manitoba, Canada and with ties to President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party steps to protect them,” said Gary Hooser, a Mexico to make sure the corn is able to to find new methods of making money. The report, councilman in Kauai. thrive in the soil, wind conditions and tem- set for release Monday, says they may be turning to Hooser and the council passed a law last peratures of these various places, Phillipson elephants’ highly valued ivory tusks. Zimbabwe’s year, over the mayor’s veto, to require large said. embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment. farms to create buffer zones around their Today, about 90 percent of all corn grown Born Free USA, an animal advocacy group, crops and to disclose what pesticides they in the US is genetically engineered and has commissioned the report from Washington- use. The law is set to take effect in August. been developed partially in Hawaii in this based C4ADS to better understand the role Seed companies with Kauai operations - way. The discontent, however, has been sim- organized crime and corrupt government offi- Syngenta, Pioneer, BASF and Agrigentics - mering. cials play in ivory trafficking across Africa, said There has been little scientific evidence to have sued the county to stop the law, saying Adam Roberts, Born Free USA’s chief executive they are already regulated by state and fed- prove that foods grown from engineered officer. MANILA: A steamroller and a backhoe are used to crush seized elephant tusks during a eral laws and there is no need for additional seeds are less safe than their conventional Wildlife trafficking long has been viewed as a county rules. counterparts, but consumer concerns and destruction ceremony at the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of conservation issue, but it has exploded into an Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon city, northeast of Manila. Political and military fears persist - not just in the islands but illicit global economy monopolized by mafia-like Critical node around the country and rest of the world. elites are seizing protected areas in one of Africa’s last bastions for elephants, putting broad syndicates and enabled by high-level bureau- swaths of Zimbabwe at risk of becoming fronts for ivory poaching. —- AP “We don’t plant anything that isn’t per- In Hawaii, residents have also expressed crats and powerful business interests. The report mitted and approved through the proper concern about pesticides used in the grow- describes a toxic combination of conflict, crime The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this month Zimbabwe, the report said, could become a regulatory agencies, be it the EPA, the FDA ing of seed crops. and failures of governance throughout Africa signaled its worries about the future of poaching hot spot with little warning. and UDSA,” said Mark Phillipson, the head of Hooser said he introduced the legislation that threatens to wipe out the continent’s dwin- Zimbabwe’s herds in a decision blocking the Mugabe has led the country since independ- Hawaii corporate affairs for Syngenta, refer- to get good information that would allow dling elephant herds. importation of African elephant trophies taken in ence from British rule in 1980. In his early years in ring to the Environmental Protection the county to determine whether the seed China, the world’s largest market for ivory, is Zimbabwe during 2014. Noting the cyanide poi- power, he expanded public education and health Agency, the Food and Drug Administration companies’ operations were having any neg- compounding the threat, the report said. soning of 300 elephants last year in Zimbabwe’s services, making Zimbabwe a beacon on the and the US Department of Agriculture. ative effect on the health of Kauai’s people Chinese companies have won lucrative con- Hwange National Park, the agency said it has continent. But Zimbabwe’s economy went into Hawaii’s origins as a critical node in corn and the environment. tracts in Zimbabwe for mining and construction “significant concerns about the long-term sur- meltdown in 2000 after Mugabe ordered the production dates to the 1960s when James Hawaii County, which covers the Big projects near remote elephant habitats, bring- vival of elephants in Zimbabwe.” The ban also seizure of thousands of white-owned commer- Brewbaker, a recently arrived researcher at Island, later adopted a law banning the culti- ing waves of workers and new roads that can be applies to Tanzania. cial farms, leading to the collapse of the agricul- the University of Hawaii, noticed he could vation of genetically modified crops. exploited by East Asian crime organizations, the turally based economy, once the region’s bread- plant three crops a year in Hawaii’s warm cli- The county created an exemption, how- report said. Poaching hot spots basket. mate instead of one as in most places on the ever, for papayas already grown on the Big North of Zimbabwe, in central Africa, an esti- The Obama administration in February pub- More than a decade ago, the U.S. and the mainland. Island that have been genetically engineered mated 23,000 elephants, or roughly 60 each day, lished a national strategy for combating the European Union began imposing sanctions Around the same time, Pioneer Hi-Bred to resist a virus that nearly wiped out the were killed last year. A pound of elephant tusk multibillion-dollar poaching industry, relying on against Mugabe and members of his inner circle was trying to squeeze more research into a fruit in years past. No seed companies cur- sells for about $1,500 on the black market. That’s many of the same tactics used against terrorist for human rights abuses, public corruption, and year by using greenhouses and farms in rently have farms on the island, so they’re more than double the price just five years ago. organizations and drug cartels. The plan outlines vote-rigging. The penalties set strict business and Florida. Brewbaker suggested researchers not affected by the law. Ivory is used to make carved ornaments and trin- a “whole of government approach” that includes travel bans. Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party has blamed come to Hawaii. In Maui County, a group called kets. working with other countries to increase the the sanctions for Zimbabwe’s economic woes. Seed farms grew as research expanded Sustainable Hawaiian Agriculture for the Rhinoceroses also are heavily poached for number of investigations and arrests, using high- Among the areas in jeopardy is Zimbabwe’s and more land became available as Hawaii’s Keiki and the Aina Movement is gathering their horns, which some Asian cultures believe tech gear to identify poaching hot spots, and tar- Save Valley Conservancy, a 1,000-square-mile col- sugar and pineapple plantations became signatures for a ballot measure to impose the contain medicinal properties. geting the bank accounts of wildlife traffickers lection of unfenced wildlife reserves that is home less competitive in the global market and ban until seed companies complete environ- TRAFFIC, a global wildlife trade monitoring and the corrupt bureaucrats who assist them. to most of the country’s elephants and rhinocer- shut down. mental and public health studies find their network, says there are between 47,000 and “Our findings shine a bright light on oses. Land reform policies have allowed political- ly connected people to receive hunting permits As of 2012, the most recent data available, practices to be safe. 93,000 elephants in Zimbabwe. The gap is due to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Sudan, and Kenya, where poachers move across borders with and land leases in the conservancy, according to seed crops in Hawaii were worth $217 mil- Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, a unit the fact that full-fledged surveys of the animals near impunity, slaughter elephants with com- C4ADS. lion, up from $140 million in 2007. About 95 of Dow Chemical, both have farms in Maui have not been carried out since 2007, said plete disregard, and use the ivory to fund violent “Many have histories of exploitative business percent of it is corn. In all, they exceed the County. State Sen. Clarence Nishihara pre- Richard Thomas, the organization’s spokesman. operations across the continent,” said Born Free practices, muscling into firms, stripping them of value of the state’s next several largest crops dicted the wrangling over genetically modi- Across Africa, there are close to 500,000 ele- USA’s Roberts. “Global leaders cannot stand by all value, and moving on, which creates a high - including sugarcane and macadamia nuts. fied crops will continue, in Hawaii and phants, a fraction of the nearly 10 million that while the human tragedy and poaching crisis risk of systematic poaching on seized lands,” the around the country. —- AP roamed there just 100 years ago. Developing a new seed variety takes continue. report said. — AP MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE SpaceX makes delivery of station supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL: A SpaceX supply ship headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif. tion continues into the reason for last sum- rocketed toward the International Space Last Friday, a critical backup computer mer’s spacesuit failure. The helmet worn by Station over the weekend for goods delivery failed outside the space station, and NASA an Italian astronaut filled with water from the and urgent spacewalking repairs later in the considered postponing the SpaceX flight. suit’s cooling system, and he nearly drowned week. The primary computer is working fine, but during a spacewalk. Following its midday launch through numerous systems would be seriously com- Routine US spacewalks are on hold until cloudy skies, the Dragon cargo carrier was promised if it broke, too. A double failure also engineers are certain what caused the water shown drifting away in the blackness of would hinder visits by the Dragon and other leak. The upcoming spacewalk by the two space, against the blue backdrop of Earth. vessels. Americans on board is considered an excep- It’s transporting 21/2 tons of goods, “It’s imperative that we maintain” backups tion because of its urgent nature; it will including a new spacesuit, spacesuit replace- for these external command-routing com- include no unnecessary tasks, just the 21/2- ment parts, much-needed food, legs for puter boxes, also called multiplexer-demulti- hour computer swap. NASA’s humanoid, Robonaut, a bevy of mat- plexers, or MDMs, said flight director Brian NASA is paying SpaceX - Space ing flies, and germs gathered from sports Smith said Friday. “Right now, we don’t have Exploration Technologies Corp. - and arenas and historic sites across the US. that.” Virginia’s Orbital Sciences Corp. to keep the Neither NASA nor SpaceX packed any NASA decided late this week to use the orbiting lab well stocked. It was SpaceX’s Easter goodies, but the families of the six gasket-like material already on board the fourth trip to the space station. Russia, Japan astronauts sent private care packages. space station for the repair, instead of wait- and Europe also make periodic deliveries. “It will be a surprise for all of us when they ing for the Dragon and the new, precision- Unlike the other cargo carriers, the open the hatch,” said NASA’s human explo- cut material that NASA rushed on board for Dragon can bring items back for analysis. ration chief, Bill Gerstenmaier. the computer swap. Astronauts trimmed Among the science samples going up on The Dragon will reach the orbiting lab on their own thermal material Friday to fit the the Dragon and slated to return with it in a Sunday morning. That pushes urgent space- bottom of the replacement computer, and month: 200 fruit flies and their expected walking repairs to Wednesday; NASA wants a inserted a fresh circuit card. progeny, and germs collected from stadiums bad backup computer replaced before The space station’s crew watched the and sports arenas, as well as such notables as something else breaks. launch via a live TV hookup; the outpost was America’s Liberty Bell and Sue, the T. rex fossil This was the second launch attempt this soaring 260 miles above Turkey at the time of skeleton at Chicago’s Field Museum. week for SpaceX after a month’s delay. ignition. Video beamed down from Dragon Scientists will study the hearts of the Last Monday, NASA’s commercial supplier showed the solar wings unfurling. returning flies - as many as 3,000 are expect- was foiled by a leaky rocket valve. The valve The shipment is close to five weeks late. ed for the trip home. The germ samples, once was replaced, and the company aimed for a Initially set for mid-March, the launch was back on Earth, will be compared with dupli- Friday liftoff despite a dismal forecast. Storms delayed by extra prepping, then damage to cate cultures on the ground. cleared out of Cape Canaveral just in time. an Air Force radar and, finally on Monday, the Staying up there - for as long as the space SpaceX’s billionaire chief executive officer, rocket leak. station lives - will be new legs for NASA’s NEW YORK: This frame grabbed image from NASA-TV yesterday shows the SpaceX Dragon Elon Musk, was delighted with the successful Earlier, as the countdown entered its final humanoid, Robonaut. The indoor robot has resupply capsule approaching the International Space Station. It is expected to be cap- launch for NASA, the customer. “This was a few hours, NASA’s space station program been in orbit for three years, but only from tured by the Canadarm2, left, from the International Space Station. The pair at the time of happy day,” he told reporters from company manager Mike Suffredini said an investiga- the waist up. —- AP this frame grab are traveling over the southern Atlantic Ocean.—- AP WHAT’S ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

KNES showcases outstanding math results ear 10 and Year 11 students from Kuwait National English School (KNES), along with their mathematics teacher and Madame Chantal made the school proud. Among 20 students who entered the YMathematics Challenge from United Kingdom, 17 got gold, two got silver and one came home with bronze. Congratulations! KNES is proud of its students.

PWF hosts coffee morning

akistan Women’s Forum (PWF) arranged a much displayed their ready to wear pret outfits and costume jew- anticipated coffee morning. The day started with a elry for sale which was attractive enough to prompt the Pfabulous demonstration of creative cupcake design- members to purchase a few outfits. Later, the ladies were ing by Shereen Gadallah who explained that the cakes treated to a magnificent brunch spread. The raffle was were in shades of pink mainly because pink is a tempting drawn and a few ladies were lucky enough to take home a color for kids. Three young upcoming designers (Elegance prize. Overall, the afternoon proved to be a joyous occa- Boutique, Trendy Boutique, and Miss Fashion Boutique) sion, where everyone had something to take home. VOICE holds comedy show in Kuwait

By Ben Garcia

comedy show featuring Hyderabad artistes Hamid AKamal and Subhani was held in Kuwait last Thursday at the American International School (AIS) in Maidan Hawally. Organized by Voluntary Organization of Indian Community Expatriates (VOICE), ‘Dedh Matwale’ is a comedy satire which focuses on situations in daily life and looks at them from a humor- ous perspective. Their group has huge following in India and abroad including the United States, Canada and Australia. The artists have already appeared in several Hindi and Telugu movies as well as in various television channels back in India. The comedy duo appeared in films and movies which include Lajja, Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai and Well Done Abba. The comedi- an also appeared in Hyderabad films such as Hungama in Dubai, Salaam Stage set for ‘Shaastrotsav’ Hyderabad and Charminar Boys. They recently produced their very own movies entitled: Dedh Matwale Baba Festival of Science in Kuwait and Readymade Dulha. Among comedians showcased in reparations are in final stages of est in science through simple methods. Other attractions of Shaastrotsav the ‘Dedh Matwale’ play include ‘Shaastrotsav’ - Festival of He has conducted over 1,200 science include science and technology exhibi- singers Shaik Abbas, Swathi Shaker PScience which will be held on activity workshops for children, teach- tion and computer animation contest. and Noor Mariya. It also features Friday, April 25, 2014 at Salmiya Indian ers and parents. For four years in a row “Due to the high level of interest by Arshad Nawab and Habib Qadeer. The Model School (SIMS). As in the previ- Ashok Rupner has won the most distin- students, Shaastrotsav will give oppor- show was presented in both Hindi ous years, Indian schools and many guished workshop award at the Sasol - tunity to more contestants in open cat- and Urdu. Sunil Jain, Ambassador of professional organizations confirmed SciFest, Grahamstown, South Africa. egory of science and technology exhi- India to Kuwait, graced the occasion. their participation in the day-long Rubik’s cube-solving contest will bition than the previous years, in addi- VOICE would like to thank the follow- events of Festival of Science, informed give opportunity for students in Kuwait tion to inter - school contests”, organiz- ing sponsors: Alu Tech, The Country the organizers in a press meet held to show their speed and ability in solv- ers said. Club, Malavar Gold & Diamonds, De governmental organization of Non- India during calamites back home. here. ing Rubik’s cube solving. Ever since Science enthusiasts in Kuwait con- Lite Engineering, Emirates, Eternity Resident Indian (NRI) volunteers in They are also active in some sporting Science Workshop by Ashok Shaastrotsav introduced this as a com- sider Shaastrotsav - Festival of Science Travels, Kuwait Swedish Cleaning, Kuwait which was launched in 2001 events such as cricket and other Rupner, Senior Scientific Staff of Inter - petition event in Kuwait for the first as a premier science event for students, Hetco, Kuwait Continental Hotel, Al- to help and uplift orphans and differ- games. Currently, VOICE is being University Center for Astronomy and time, more and more children are teachers, professionals and general Kulaib Intl Trading Co, Karam Irshad ently-abled people from India. They headed by Shaker, M Manzoorullah Astrophysics - Pune will be a main attracted towards Rubik’s cube solving public. Shaastrotsav will start at 10:00 Intl Gen Trad Co, and Arab Cleaning also organize some voluntary activi- Baig and Ahmed Meraj Khan. Hisham attraction of Shaastrotsav 2014. Ashok which requires mathematical ability, am on April 25 and entry is unrestrict- Company. ties like free medical assistance and Al-Shaya and Wael Al-Bahar serve as Rupner’s workshop will stimulate inter- the organizers said. ed to all. VOICE is a non-profit and non- help senior citizens, and support their advisers. MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 WHAT’S ON

The groom Bani Al-Khrainej is seen. HH the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed and the speaker of the house, Marzouq Al-Ghanem with the groom and his father. Deputy Speaker Al-Khrainej hosts son’s wedding

eputy Speaker Mubarak Bnayyah Al-Khrainej recently held a wedding ceremony for his son Bani in his diwan. It was attended by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Speaker of the House Marzouq Al-Ghanem in addition to a large number of sheikhs, ministers, diplomats, dig- Dnitaries, relatives and friends. —Photos by Joseph Shagra

HH the Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed congratulates Deputy Speaker Mubarak Bnayyah Al- HH the PM, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak and Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali congratulate Al-Khrainej. Khrainej.

Former PM Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed and Mohammed Daifallah Sharar are seen with the groom Former Speaker Jassim Al-Khurafi congratulates Al-Khrainej. and his father.

Ahmadi Governor, Sheikh Faisal Al-Malek congratulates the Al-Khrainej receives congratulations from former FM, Sheikh Dr Amiri Diwan Deputy Minister, Sheikh Ali Al-Jarrah congratulates Al- Khrainejs. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. Khrainej.

Guests line up to greet the groom and family. Jordanian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammed Al-Kayed congratu- Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Abdul Aziz Al-Fayez congratulates lates Al-Khrainej. the groom and his father. TV PROGRAMS MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

13:00 How Do They Do It? 13:30 Bang Goes The Theory 13:55 Bang Goes The Theory British filmmaker 14:20 Mythbusters 00:45 How Not To Become Shark 00:30 Born To Kill 15:10 Smash Lab Bait 01:30 Born To Kill 16:00 Mighty Ships opens Moscow show 01:35 Animal Cops South Africa 02:30 The Black Widow: A Web Of 16:50 How The Earth Works 02:25 How Not To Become Shark Suspicion 17:40 Penn & Teller Tell A Lie Bait 03:30 When Life Means Life under Ukraine shadow 18:30 You Have Been Warned 03:15 Leopard Fight Club 04:30 Killers: Behind The Myth 19:20 The Gadget Show 04:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life 05:30 Born To Kill t was meant to be a highlight of a year-long British- 19:45 How Do They Do It? 04:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 06:30 Curious & Unusual Deaths Russian cultural exchange, but a huge multi-media 20:10 Mythbusters 04:55 Animal Cops South Africa 07:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill exhibition by British filmmaker Peter Greenaway 21:00 Mega Builders I 05:45 Treehouse Masters 07:30 Snapped: Women Who Kill 21:50 Kings Of Construction has failed to escape tensions over the Ukraine crisis. 06:35 Wildlife SOS 10:00 When Life Means Life 22:40 Bang Goes The Theory The event, which showcases the short-lived but pow- 07:00 Escape To Chimp Eden 11:00 Beyond Scared Straight 23:05 Bang Goes The Theory erful Russian Avant-Garde movement of the late 19th- 07:25 Bad Dog 12:00 Evil Up Close 23:30 Moon Machines early 20th century, opened last Monday-with British 08:15 Wild France 13:00 Fatal Vows 14:00 When Life Means Life officials conspicuously absent. Greenaway, 72, cele- 09:10 Too Cute! brated worldwide for films like “The Cook, The Thief, 10:05 Safari Vet School 15:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder Casebook His Wife and Her Lover”, and his wife, Dutch director 10:35 Safari Vet School Saskia Boddeke, together created the video installa- 11:00 Animal Precinct 16:00 Curious & Unusual Deaths 16:30 Private Crimes tion for the UK-Russia Year of Culture in 2014. 11:55 Escape To Chimp Eden 00:30 Deadly Sins 17:00 Homicide Hunter Both were on hand for the gala opening but 12:20 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors 01:20 Desperate Measures 18:00 The First 48 “unfortunately for known reasons, there is no political 12:50 Animal Maternity Ward 02:10 Deadly Women 19:00 The Devil You Know presence of our British partners,” Russian President 13:45 Wild Things With Dominic 03:00 Double Cross 20:00 Beyond Scared Straight Vladimir Putin’s cultural representative Mikhail Monaghan 03:45 Fatal Encounters 21:00 Private Crimes 14:40 Safari Vet School 04:30 Deadly Sins Shvydkoi told a news conference. Without naming 21:30 Evil Up Close 15:05 Safari Vet School 05:20 I Was Murdered Ukraine, a British embassy spokesman confirmed 22:30 Killers: Behind The Myth 15:30 My Cat From Hell 05:45 I Was Murdered there had been no senior official at the show. “In light 23:30 The Yorkshire Ripper: Peter 16:30 Wild France 06:10 I Was Murdered of current circumstances, we are reviewing all engage- Sutcliffe 17:25 Nature’s Newborns 06:35 I Was Murdered ments with Russia on an event-by-event basis,” the 17:50 Nature’s Newborns 07:00 Murder Shift spokesman said. The exchange, supported by both 18:20 Panda Adventures With Nigel 07:50 Extreme Forensics the British Council and the Russian culture ministry, Marven 08:40 I Was Murdered will also see a landmark visit to Moscow by London’s 19:15 Too Cute! 09:05 Stalked: Someone’s Watching Royal Ballet among other events. All was planned well 20:10 My Pet’s Gone Viral 09:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner before the Ukraine crisis plunged relations between 21:05 Safari Vet School 00:05 Gold Divers 10:20 On The Case With Paula Zahn Russia and the West to a post-Cold War low. 21:35 Safari Vet School 00:55 Yukon Men 11:10 Disappeared Shvydkoi, however, insisted at the opening that “all 22:00 Too Cute! 06:00 Head Games 12:00 Murder Shift our cultural and educational links with foreign coun- 22:55 My Pet’s Gone Viral 07:00 You Have Been Warned 12:50 I Was Murdered tries... will remain, despite the complex political 23:25 My Pet’s Gone Viral 07:50 Robson’s New Extreme 13:15 Stalked: Someone’s Watching events”.The artist himself steered away from politics. Fishing Challenge 13:40 Extreme Forensics “Religions change every week and politics change 08:40 Fast N’ Loud 14:30 Disappeared every afternoon. Whatever the current situation, it’s 09:30 Border Security - Series 6 15:20 Dr G: Medical Examiner not permanent,” Greenaway told AFP at the opening. Specials 16:10 On The Case With Paula Zahn “One thing continually holds its value for me, and 00:10 Absolutely Fabulous 09:55 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 17:00 Murder Shift Edition 17:50 Extreme Forensics that’s cultural experience,” he said. Entitled “The 00:40 Doctor Who Golden Age of the Russian Avant-Garde”, the show at 01:25 Upstairs Downstairs 10:20 The Liquidator 18:40 I Was Murdered 10:45 How Stuff’s Made 19:05 Stalked: Someone’s Watching the Manege exhibition hall in central Moscow outside 02:20 Silk the Kremlin walls focuses on Russia’s iconoclastic 03:10 Waking The Dead 11:10 How Stuff’s Made 19:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner Russian painters, writers and film directors of the late 04:00 Me & Mrs Jones 11:35 Fast N’ Loud 20:20 Disappeared 04:30 Absolutely Fabulous 12:25 Wheeler Dealers 21:10 On The Case With Paula Zahn 19th-early 20th century. Their radical experiments 05:00 Tweenies 13:15 Extreme Car Hoarders 22:00 Disappeared rejected the period’s academic norms, before Soviet 05:20 The Green Balloon Club 14:05 Border Security - Series 6 22:50 Fatal Encounters authorities declared that art must be representational 05:45 Poetry Pie Specials 23:40 True Crime Scene ROCK OF AGES ON OSN MOVIES HD and depict the lives of workers. “The Russian avant- 05:50 Little Human Planet 14:30 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop garde never really became the establishment. They 05:55 Show Me Show Me Edition were censored out of existence,” Greenaway told jour- 14:55 The Liquidator 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 06:15 Tweenies Stewart nalists at the opening. 06:35 The Green Balloon Club 15:20 Flying Wild Alaska 16:10 Fast N’ Loud 16:00 The Colbert Report 07:00 Poetry Pie 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers ‘A very subjective event’ 07:05 Little Human Planet 17:00 Ultimate Survival 00:00 Party On 19:00 2 Broke Girls 01:00 Idlewild-18 The artist, who switched to video art a decade ago 07:10 Show Me Show Me 17:50 Wheeler Dealers 00:30 The Dance Scene 00:00 Mystery Files 19:30 Trophy Wife 03:00 Kill For Me-18 after declaring that “cinema is dead”, created the 07:30 Me & Mrs Jones 18:40 You Have Been Warned 00:55 The Dance Scene 00:30 Mystery Files 20:00 The Goldbergs 05:00 True Love-PG15 libretto for the expo which plays out on 18 giant 08:00 Saxondale 19:30 Get Out Alive With Bear 01:25 Style Star 01:00 In The Womb 20:30 Parks And Recreation 07:00 The First Grader-PG15 screens where actors portray 12 key figures from revo- 08:25 The Vicar Of Dibley Grylls 01:50 Style Star 03:00 Alaska Wing Men 21:00 The Daily Show Global 09:00 Dirty Teacher-PG15 lutionary poet Vladimir Mayakovsky to artist Kazimir 09:00 Eastenders 20:20 How Stuff Works 02:20 E! Investigates 04:00 World’s Toughest Fixes Edition 11:00 Drew Peterson: Malevich. Greenaway and Boddeke used Malevich’s 09:30 Doctors 20:45 How Stuff’s Made 03:15 Extreme Close-Up 05:00 The Known Universe 21:30 The Colbert Report Global Untouchable-PG15 1915 painting “Black Square” as their visual theme, 10:00 Casualty 21:10 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 03:40 Extreme Close-Up 06:00 Alaska Wing Men Edition 13:00 Night Falls On Manhattan- echoed in the shape of stands and throw cushions for 10:50 Incredible Journeys With Edition 04:10 E!ES 07:00 Shark Men 22:00 Girls PG15 viewers, while a paintbrush drags black paint across Steve Leonard 21:35 The Liquidator 05:05 The E! True Hollywood Story 08:00 Mystery Files 22:30 Silicon Valley 15:00 Someday This Pain Will Be the screens. Known for pushing limits, Greenaway has 11:40 Me & Mrs Jones 22:00 Gold Rush 06:00 Secret Societies Of 08:30 Mystery Files 23:30 The Goldbergs Useful To You-PG15 12:10 Saxondale 22:50 Klondike merged past and present with the show’s multimedia Hollywood 09:00 In The Womb 17:00 Drew Peterson: 12:35 The Vicar Of Dibley 23:40 Gold Divers approach. He acknowledged that Russians might “be 07:50 Style Star 11:00 Alaska Wing Men Untouchable-PG15 13:10 Eastenders very surprised” and disagree with the couple’s vision 08:20 E! News 12:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 19:00 Citizen Gangster-PG15 13:40 Doctors of the Russian avant-garde. “Somebody... suggested 09:15 Scouted 13:00 The Known Universe 21:00 Trishna-18 14:10 Casualty that ‘That’s not the way I imagined Mayakovsky, that 10:15 Married To Jonas 14:00 Alaska Wing Men 03:00 Nip/Tuck 23:00 Birdsong-18 15:00 Incredible Journeys With ‘That’s not the way Malevich appeals to us as Russian 10:40 Chasing The Saturdays 15:00 Brave New World 12:00 Emmerdale Steve Leonard people.’” “We make absolutely no apology for it what- 11:10 Giuliana & Bill 16:00 Mystery Files 12:30 Coronation Street 15:50 Saxondale 00:20 Bang Goes The Theory soever-a very subjective event,” said Greenaway, sport- 12:05 E! News 16:30 Mystery Files 16:00 Emmerdale 16:20 Lark Rise To Candleford 00:45 Bang Goes The Theory 13:05 Extreme Close-Up 17:00 Secret Shark Pits 16:30 Coronation Street ing a pinstriped jacket and firing out anecdotes. 17:10 Eastenders 01:10 You Have Been Warned 13:35 E!ES 18:00 One Ocean 19:00 Drop Dead Diva “When you go in, please immerse yourself and take 17:40 Doctors 02:00 Penn & Teller Tell A Lie 01:00 Alex Cross-PG15 14:30 Style Star 19:00 Helicopter Wars 20:00 Revenge your time,” said Boddeke, recommending people 18:10 The Weakest Link 02:45 Mighty Ships 03:00 Dark Tide-PG15 15:00 Keeping Up With The 20:00 Big, Bigger, Biggest 21:00 The Blacklist spend 1 1/2 hours inside. Reviewers praised the show 19:00 Only Fools And Horses 03:35 Mighty Ships 05:00 The Impossible-PG15 Kardashians 21:00 Animal Intervention 22:00 Game Of Thrones but some were disappointed that it was not more 19:30 Rev. 04:30 Mighty Ships 07:00 Sky Force-FAM 16:00 Keeping Up With The 22:00 Helicopter Wars 23:00 Nip/Tuck “daring”. —AFP 20:00 Waking The Dead 05:20 Mighty Ships 09:00 The Next Three Days-PG15 Kardashians 23:00 My Dog Ate What? 20:50 Spooks 06:10 Mighty Ships 17:00 The Drama Queen 11:15 Remember Sunday-PG15 21:45 Me & Mrs Jones 07:00 Human Nature 18:00 E! News 13:00 Gambit-PG15 22:15 Upstairs Downstairs 07:55 Freaks Of Nature 19:00 THS 15:00 Now Is Good-PG15 08:20 Freaks Of Nature 20:00 Keeping Up With The 16:45 The Next Three Days-PG15 08:45 Bang Goes The Theory Sutton Foster Kardashians 19:00 Mirror Mirror-PG15 01:00 C.S.I. New York 09:10 Bang Goes The Theory 21:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 21:00 Rock Of Ages-PG15 02:00 Good Morning America 09:40 How The Earth Works 21:30 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 00:20 Cheetah: Against All Odds 23:15 21 & Over-18 06:00 Good Morning America and Jeanine Tesori 10:30 Mighty Ships 22:00 Hello Ross 01:10 Shark Men 00:00 BBC World 14:00 Live Good Morning America 11:20 Moon Machines 22:30 Party On 02:00 World’s Deadliest Killers 01:00 BBC World 19:00 24 12:10 Smash Lab 23:00 E!ES 02:50 Dino Autopsy bond backstage 03:45 Man Hunt 20:00 Covert Affairs 04:40 Swamp Lions 21:00 The Glades here were two visitors 05:35 World’s Deadliest Killers 22:00 Strike Back to Sutton Foster’s 00:00 Brother’s Justice-18 06:30 Dino Autopsy 23:00 Hannibal Broadway dressing 02:00 House At The End Of The T 07:25 Man Hunt room the other day. One Street-PG15 08:20 Africa’s Blood River 04:00 3 Holiday Tails-PG was a new friend, the other 09:15 Shear Madness 06:00 4 Wedding Planners-PG15 an old one. One makes 10:10 Freaks & Creeps 08:00 The Double-PG15 beautiful music. One just 11:05 Wild Case Files 10:00 A View From Here-PG15 barks. Foster was entertain- 12:00 Shark Attack Experiment 00:00 The Big I Am-18 12:00 House At The End Of The ing composer Jeanine 12:55 Deadly Summer 02:00 The Killing Jar-18 Street-PG15 Tesori, who has written the 13:50 Animal Impact 04:00 Absolute Fear-PG15 14:00 Magic Journey To Africa- music for Foster’s latest 14:45 Cheetah: Fatal Instinct 06:00 Shadow Conspiracy-PG15 PG15 show, and Mabel, her new 15:40 Dragon’s Feast 08:00 Dangerous Attraction-PG15 16:00 The Double-PG15 fluffy pup rescued from a 16:35 Shear Madness 10:00 Grosse Pointe Blank-PG15 18:00 Celeste And Jesse Forever- Texas animal shelter and 17:30 Freaks & Creeps 12:00 Vantage Point-PG15 PG15 just spayed. “She’ll just lick 18:25 Wild Case Files 14:00 Dangerous Attraction-PG15 20:00 The Sweeney-18 19:20 Deadly Summer 16:00 Batman: The Dark Knight you to death,” Foster warns 22:00 Dark Touch-18 20:10 Animal Impact Returns Part Two-PG15 about the terrier-and- 21:00 Cheetah: Fatal Instinct 18:00 Vantage Point-PG15 dachshund mix. 21:50 Dragon’s Feast 20:00 Apartment 1303-PG15 The mood is decidedly 22:40 Shear Madness 22:00 Breaking Point-18 mellow backstage at the 23:30 Freaks & Creeps American Airlines Theatre, 01:00 Trans World Sport where Foster and Tesori are 02:00 Snooker putting the final touches 06:00 Total Rugby on “Violet,” a musical that 00:00 The Heartbreak Kid-18 06:30 ICC Cricket 360 marks their third Broadway 02:00 Rock Of Ages-PG15 07:00 NRL Premiership collaboration. “Is this our 09:00 Live NRL Premiership This image released by 00:00 Parks And Recreation 04:15 Damsels In Distress-PG15 third?” asks Tesori. “It feels 06:00 Hit List-PG15 11:00 ICC Cricket 360 like more because I’ve seen Polk & Co shows Sutton 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 11:30 Top 14 Highlights Foster during a perform- Stewart 08:00 Dark Shadows-PG15 you so much in concert. 10:00 The Producers-PG15 12:00 Live Snooker And I always feel like I write ance of “Violet” in New 01:00 The Colbert Report 16:00 ICC Cricket 360 12:15 Damsels In Distress-PG15 everything for York. — AP 01:30 Saturday Night Live 16:30 Live Snooker 03:00 Dads 14:00 The Three Stooges-PG15 Sutton.”Foster agrees: “It 15:45 The Producers-PG15 20:00 AFL Premiership Highlights 03:30 The Neighbors 21:00 Live Snooker sort of feels like family.”They first met in 2000, when Foster 04:00 All Of Us 18:00 The Beautician And The was the understudy during a regional test run of 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring Beast-PG15 “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” for which Tesori contributed Jimmy Fallon 20:00 Ted-18 new music. Foster would eventually take the main Millie 22:00 The Heartbreak Kid-18 05:30 My Boys role to Broadway and win the first of her two Tony Awards. 06:00 The War At Home The pair also worked on 2008’s “Shrek the Musical.” 06:30 My Name Is Earl 01:00 NRL Premiership They reconnected last summer when Tesori called to ask 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 03:00 AFL Premiership Foster if she might star in a concert version of her first 08:00 All Of Us 05:30 Trans World Sport show, “Violet,” about a disfigured young woman in search 06:30 Futbol Mundial 08:30 My Boys of healing in 1964. The story follows a North Carolina 01:30 Matching Jack-PG15 07:00 Golfing World 09:00 Dads woman whose father accidentally hits her face with an ax 09:30 2 Broke Girls 03:30 The Host-PG15 08:00 WWE SmackDown as a teen, scarring her face and soul. Years later, she goes 10:00 Two And A Half Men 06:00 Quiet Flows The Don-PG15 10:00 WWE Bottom Line 10:30 My Name Is Earl 09:00 Matching Jack-PG15 11:00 WWE NXT on a cross-country bus trip hoping to be healed by a tele- 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 11:00 The Host-PG15 12:00 Live NRL Premiership vangelist and falls for a womanizing soldier. Tesori’s score is Jimmy Fallon 13:30 Carnage-PG15 14:00 NRL Premiership rooted in Appalachian melodies with emphasis on gospel, 12:30 All Of Us 15:00 Flower Girl-PG15 16:00 Golfing World bluegrass, blues and country. 13:00 My Boys 17:00 The Forger-PG15 17:00 NRL Premiership Foster was aware of some of the music, but that didn’t 13:30 My Name Is Earl 19:00 Cheerful Weather For The 19:00 PGA Tour Highlights really matter. “Whenever she calls and says anything, I’m 14:00 The Neighbors Wedding-PG15 20:00 Live Super League like, ‘Yes. Where? When? How?’” says Foster. “I have a hand- 14:30 2 Broke Girls 21:00 4:44 Last Day On Earth-18 22:00 AFL Premiership Highlights ful of people I would follow anywhere, and Jeanine is one THE HEARTBREAK KID ON OSN MOVIES COMEDY HD 15:00 Two And A Half Men 23:00 The Raven-18 23:00 PGA Tour Highlights of them.” Tesori felt “Violet” had another chapter. —AP Classifieds

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CROSSWORD 524 STAR TRACK

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

Blocks and frustrations come from allowing too many interruptions into You may see benefits today from your loyalty to a partner, colleague or your personal business. While it is good to broadcast your overall goals, the organization. Keep your priorities intact and do not become involved in other people’s way you are getting to those goals may be best left to you and your loved ones. You yearn gossip. It is easy for you to accomplish your work and then turn to help others. This is a to broaden your horizons and learn new things. Perhaps religion, politics, education or good time to write and communicate with your creative sense. Inventions and break- travel plays a part in this change. Whatever the case-this is the time to act. A period of throughs are possible. This is a very lucky day for making plans and following through on intellectual creativity has dawned in your life and expressing yourself with flair will ideas that solve problems, cause creative discussions to happen or stir the pot of interest become an important part of you. Beating the odds through cleverness is appealing and that creates some big transaction. You give good advice to others and when asked, you this may lead to an interest in all kinds of financial speculation. A lover or child who is can spend a little more time than necessary with the explanation-careful. Close personal bright and articulate plays a bigger role in your life. You may find ways to help this child. ties to other people are a focal point for your feelings this evening.

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

A mate, family or friend has requested you consider several activities today You may find yourself guiding a young person in your religious group that might please you. A walk in the park, a movie or a trip to the library may be just how today. This does not necessarily mean you are guiding them in religious matters, however. you would like to spend your day. With this knowledge in mind, your family or friends can Teaching techniques or information for volunteer workers may take a great deal of time create a day of relaxation or exciting things to fill your picture book and remind you of today. Your physical appearance seems to glow and your considerate actions could attract those who enjoy your company and want to please you on your special day. Check your someone of the opposite sex. If you are involved in a love relationship, you may want to camera and make sure you have what is needed to take plenty of pictures-this is a day to make your intentions clear. If you are not involved in a love relationship you will want to enjoy. If you feel you have too many chores, take notes and tend to them later. Birthdays proceed very carefully, especially if you are friendly with someone you teach or mentor. are not only important to you but to others and you will find yourself with plenty of time The afternoon calls to you; a bicycle ride, skating in the park or walking with family or to tend to your chores later. Smile! Happy birthday! friends creates a wonderful ending to a very busy weekend.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

You are naturally the center of attention today. It seems you have the best Dealings within partnerships are positive now. Working with a team of peo- ideas and successful methods of progress in your personal projects. You are ple, in order to gain fast results, will be successful. There is a short duration admired and appreciated for your talents and your insight into creating calm where there of frustration perhaps, but this is due to the refocusing of your energies into group work may be clutter or confusion. Someone may offer you money to do for them what you do rather than solo work. Later, at home, you may want to involve yourself in some form of ACROSS 3. An accidental hole that allows something for yourself. This may bring attention to your talents and create opportunities to branch creative work. Any creative subject that you are working on with your artistic eye and 1. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape. out and perhaps begin your own business. You may be of tremendous help to an associ- hand will give you a great deal of stress relief. Refinement and relationships are the keys to ate or stranger because of your compassionate nature during this time. Try listening to this emotional satisfaction now. Marriage and other partnerships could become enhanced to 10 liters. 4. Sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs through your inner resources. Your inner resources and emotions are accented. Expect a 4. Honorably retired from assigned duties person’s whole story before deciding how to help-there is a hidden message. You are at and usually alcoholic liquor. your mental best as usual and your sharp thinking wisely guides others. sense of support and good will from those around you. and retaining your title along with the addi- 5. Informal terms for a mother. tional title `emeritus' as in "professor emeri- 6. The act of escaping physically. tus". 7. (of meat) Cooked by dry heat in an oven. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 12. The syllable naming the first (tonic) note 8. Not in good physical or mental health. Cancer (June 21-July 22) of any major scale in solmization. 9. A beverage made by steeping tea leaves in Facts need research and confirmation to avoid misinterpretation. You could 15. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit water. This is a sunday for family and a renewal of relationships between family be the editor of a newspaper or find yourself proofing a new script, book or and friends. Phone calls, letters and all sorts of communication are possible. If you are juice. 10. Undo the belt of. play today. There are good practical thoughts and ideas. You could be most persuasive going to break with tradition, insert a spirit of fun. Be careful that your impulses do not with others and eloquent in speech. Do not be surprised when you are asked to be the 16. A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocar- 11. Relating to or characteristic of or occur- bons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) encourage you to purchase large items beyond your means. Your impulses may be strong speaker in some gathering today. You are accommodating and friendly to everyone you ring on the sea or ships. due to an overly confident attitude. Before you make a big purchase, think about the ener- derived from petroleum. meet. Aggressiveness slams doors in your face, but assertiveness gets the positive results 12. Tropical woody herb with showy yellow gy needed to pay the bill. Positive use of your confident attitude is expressed through art, 17. Any of various primates with short tails or you want. Concentrate on the valuable aspects of your current situation; no obsessing flowers and flat pods. music, fun and games. Good-natured, friendly and outgoing ways call for some social about the past. You seek harmony in your relationships and are strongly sensitive to the no tail at all. activity this afternoon. Perhaps some work in the yard and then some homemade ice attitude of others. Always look to the future-it keeps getting brighter. 18. The cry made by sheep. 13. An organization of countries formed in cream with friends can bring an end to a full and busy weekend. 19. West Indian tree having racemes of fra- 1961 to agree on a common policy for the grant white flowers and yielding a durable sale of petroleum. 14. Goddess of the dead and queen of the timber and resinous juice. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 20. Goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld. 22. (chemistry) Being or containing an acid. Your family needs attention today. You are able to cut through to the There are benefits and progress in some improvement project today. All underworld. seems to work together for the positive end result-whether the changes today are techni- 21. A state in south central United States. 23. Squirrel monkeys. basics and get at what is most important at this time. Conversations, as well as chores around the home, will go smoothly. If you are going to learn about personal growth, there cal or physical. If you are working to improve or beautify your home, you will find progress 25. Cause to adhere. 24. A genus of European owls. easy. With concentration, a maintenance job will also seem to move along at a steady 26. The slender spear of the Bantu-speaking is no better place to start than in your own home. This is the perfect time to express the 28. English lexicographer who was a joint volunteer attitude. First, volunteer to help with the youngest and then perhaps take the pace. If there are complaints, resentments or upsets at this time, they will dissipate or take editor of the Oxford English Dictionary people of Africa. family out to a place where they can be helpful to others. You teach through example and a holding pattern. This is a great time to form partnerships, marriages and agreements. (1872-1966). 27. A Muslim trained in the doctrine and law the volunteer attitude is a good start. Interactions with friends and family are free of com- Today is good for any sort of activity that includes teamwork, particularly teams of two- 31. Seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain. of Islam. plications. This is a great time to reflect and understand your own situation, just how you tennis, basketball, painting, etc. Avoid flirtation that somebody might take exception to and refrain from offering generous but unwanted advice. 35. A Scottish word. 29. A person who destroys or ruins or lays feel about yourself. This is a good day. 38. Small magnifying glass (usually set in an waste to. eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists. 30. Give out. 39. A member of a North American Indian 32. French chemist (born in Poland) who won Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) people living in northern Baja California. two Nobel Prizes. 41. A village of huts for native Africans in This beautiful day is a wonderful time for making amends or making peace Feeling at odds with those around you may bring you to a realization that 33. Transient cessation of respiration. with the past. Compassion for all living things is a spirit-evolving place to some changes are needed. These changes may be in a routine schedule or southern Africa. 34. Acquire or gain knowledge or skills. be, irrespective of any past or current events. As you can tell, this is a harmonious time. A 43. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic perhaps some family rule changes. Keeping up with the times and the growth of those 36. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba luncheon or health spa may be the place where a group of you and your friends meet, around you may call for change. Expectations will not be the same when children grow information from DNA to the cytoplasm. people in southwestern Nigeria. chat and spend time together. You will enjoy an intriguing exchange of ideas with these older, visit relatives, form relationships, etc. Taking time to talk about changes that may be 44. A drug (trade name Inocor) used intra- 37. A colorless and odorless inert gas. friends. New ideas come through the written and spoken word. There is a feeling of free- needed will help make a smoother transaction. Little interest for the mundane may call for venously in heart failure. dom with regard to your social life. You may find yourself feeling more like involving your- 40. A rocking motion v 1. a determined effort to accomplish things that will make you comfortable-bathing, wash- 45. 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The former couple, who announced their split in HJanuary, sparked speculation they had recon- ciled after being spotted shopping and partying at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival together on Friday but they are reportedly just friends. An insider told PEOPLE.com: “They are still separated but very good friends. They are at Coachella this weekend, which is sure to fan the flames, but they aren’t a couple. It’s just not true - they remain separated.” The duo, who have two-year-old son Luca together, said at the time of their split that they would “remain best friends and will continue to be in each other’s lives.” Eyewitnesses previ- ously claimed the ‘So Yesterday’ hitmaker, 26, was hold- ing the former ice-hockey player’s hand as they pur- chased a handbag for her in a Chanel store in Los Angeles on Thursday before flying to Indio, California for the music festival. A spokesperson for Hilary declined to comment. Another source said the couple reunited during a romantic trip to the Bahamas in February. The source said: “Hilary and Mike hooked up when they were in the Bahamas. Once they were together with their son Luca in the Caribbean, it got emotional and real. Mike broke down and begged Hilary for a second chance. “They’ve been meeting for hook-ups ever since, and Hilary’s softened and the two are moving forward to see if they can work it out.”

Allen was ‘numb’ after tragic miscarriage Kim Kardashian ily Allen was “numb” after she almost died after losing first child. The 28-year-old singer was devastated by her tragic miscarriage in November 2010, and has sleeping in a corset ? Lopened up about the “horrendous” complications which left her fighting for her own life. She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “It was horrendous and something I im Kardashian has allegedly been day. Wearing a corset at night is extremely would not wish on my worst enemy. It’s something that I still haven’t dealt with ... But sleeping in a corset to try and lose uncomfortable but has a proven record of it’s not something that you get over. “I held my child and it was really horrific and Kweight. The ‘Keeping Up With The results, and with six weeks to go, Kim is up painful - one of the hardest things that can happen to a person ... I nearly died. But I Kardashians’ star has been preparing for for anything.” The brunette beauty - who was numb and I didn’t care. I’d just lost my baby and that is a reflection of how numb I her upcoming nuptials to Kanye West, gave birth to her and Kanye’s first child, was.” The ‘Air Balloon’ hitmaker and her husband Sam Cooper went on to have daugh- which are reportedly set to take place at a North, last summer - also underwent the ters Ethel, two, and Marnie, one, and they still feel their son is part of the family. She secret Paris location next month, by trying ancient procedure of “butt, face and breast explained: “I just think that he’s a part of my eldest really. If he hadn’t died, it wouldn’t out a number of natural beauty treatments wrinkles, shrinks pores and tightens skin. have physically been possible for our eldest to be alive because I got pregnant with and weight-loss methods while on holiday The source added: “Kim did a lot of reading her so quickly. “We’ve got a little stone in our garden with his name on. And lots of dif- in Thailand with her family. A source told into these natural techniques online before ferent things that I do, rituals, I have him in my mind.” Grazia magazine: “Kim wants he figure to her trip, and she had three 15-minute treat- look absolutely perfect on her wedding ments of each while she was there.”

Snoop Dogg gets close to Playboy model Bella and Bryan married noop Dogg has been getting close to Playboy bunny Carla Howe. The mar- rie Bella and Daniel Bryan got married on Friday. The couple - Sried rapper is reportedly seeing a lot of who are both WWE superstars - were wed in front of family, the British model, who has previously dated Bclose friends and fellow wrestlers in Sedona, Arizona and the the likes of will.i.am, and isn’t trying to hide new bride was overwhelmed by her special day. She taking to their meetings from wife Shante Broadus. Instagram and referring to Daniel by his real name Bryan Danielson, Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, she gushed about the “breathtaking sentimental ceremony”. She an insider said: “She has become smitten said: “I’ve married the man of my dreams. I’m officially Mrs with him. “They’ve started to spend a lot of Danielson. It was a breathtaking sentimental ceremony that we will time together - she even accompanied him be sharing with all of you soon. “The best part was walking down to his birthday party because his wife didn’t the aisle barefooted (yes Nikki let me :) to my husband to be. I will attend ... Snoop doesn’t hide anything. “He’s always remember the way he looked at me. The outdoor ceremony posted a video on Vine of Carla and her twin. - which was filmed for reality show ‘Total Divas’ - was attended by He’s also allowed her to post pictures of John Cena, Cesaro and Brie’s sister Nikki Bella, among others, and them together on her Facebook and saw the bride walk down the aisle in a beautiful Katie May wedding Instagram accounts.” The ‘Drop It Like It’s dress. The wedding - which took place at L’Auberge Resort and Spa - Hot’ himaker married his wife in 1997 - had a country rustic theme, and their fellow stars offered words of although he filed for divorce in 2004 before support before the big day. WWE diva Paige told BANG Showbiz: “I remarrying four years but it is said Carla’s would just like to say I hope they have a great day and I hope they feelings for the star are becoming more have a fantastic life together. They’re a lovely couple, very sweet, intense. The source added: “She is falling for very humble and always willing to help me.” him and would love for something more serious to develop. “She loves how down-to- earth and humble he is, even though he’s this millionaire rapper with a reputation.” Knightley’s extreme lifestyle eira Knightley says she can’t have a personal life while working on films. The ‘Anna Karenina’ actress’ schedule so extremely busy when she’s on set that she Kdoesn’t ever have the time to catch up with her close friends because of her Geldof’s ashes to be scattered “extreme” lifestyle. She said: “When I’m not working it’s really about seeing as many friends as possible and making sure I’m there in their lives. The way I work is extreme. You can’t really have a personal life if you’re working on films all the time. alongside her mother’s There’s Skype, but, really, there’s just no way of doing it. “The hours are so long, eaches Geldof’s ashes will be scattered alongside her mother’s. The late 25-year-old star you’re always in a different country, you’re always doing a different thing.” Keira, who will be laid to rest in the grounds of the gardens of Davington Priory, Kent - where her married Klaxons vocalist and keyboardist James Righton last year, enjoys catching Pchildhood home stood - as it held a special place in her heart following Paula Yates’ own up with her pals when she has time off in between movies. She added in an inter- funeral at the nearby St Mary Magdalene church. A source told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: view with Red magazine: “It becomes very important to block out some time when I “Peaches’ happiest memories were there - there would have been no other place to hold the don’t work and that’s how I retain friendships, otherwise people just float. You kind funeral and have her ashes scattered. The family were all so happy there - it was just idyllic.” The of become somebody who is rudderless.” decision was reportedly made after discussions between her husband Thomas Cohen, father Sir Bob Geldof and sisters Fifa, 31, Pixie, 24 and 17-year-old Tiger. Peaches’ old nanny Anita Debney was also involved in the talks, and she recently paid tribute to the late star on Instagram. She wrote: “She has been the greatest joy, the greatest blessing, the most tender part of my heart and soul. I loved her through the good times and the bad. We struggled and survived the darkest of times. “I never lost faith in her spirit and strength. Always held out my hand to help her when she struggled and fell. She overcame so much and my love and appreci- ation of her indomitable spirit never wavered.”

Momsen quits acting aylor Momsen has quit acting forever. The Pretty Reckless singer rose to fame aged 14 as Jenny Humphrey in the CW’s hit teen drama ‘Gossip Girl’, only to leave the show for good Tafter the fourth season, declaring she was taking a break from Hollywood. And Taylor - who started out alongside Jim Carey in ‘The Grinch’ as a child is adamant she won’t ever be tempted to return to the big screen because music is her true passion. Quizzed on France’s Virgin Radio station whether she would consider a film role, she categorically said: “No. Just music. I’m not pursuing it at all. I haven’t acted in five years. It feels like a past life.” The star is best known for her controversial music videos, her rock ‘n’ roll attitude and grunge-inspired style these days, and insists she is just as hardcore as she seems. Talking about her tipple of choice before opening for Guns N’ Roses, the ‘Just Tonight’ hitmaker quipped: “Have a whiskey and walk on stage. [Fruit juice] is not an option.” The 20-year-old singer also hinted she would be open to the possibility of meshing her rock sound with rap in the future. Taylor explained: “It would have to be the right fit. But there’s a South African rap group called Die Antwoord I’m a big fan of.” lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 Gossip

Kelly Osbourne defends Justin Bieber elly Osbourne thinks Justin Bieber should be allowed to make mistakes. The ‘Fashion Police’ co-host, who became friends with the ‘Baby’ hitmaker when he gave her a graffiti lesson in January, says the 20-year-old singer deserves K“a break” because it is difficult to grow up in the spotlight. The 29-year-old star, who was thrust into stardom with the success of her family’s show ‘The Osbournes,’ when she was a teenager, told the HuffPost Live: “Even Justin Bieber, it’s not fair. Because if you remember, when I was 16, all of a sudden I was one of the most famous 16-year-olds in the entire world. And it happened overnight-and there wasn’t Twitter then. Every teenager deserves to make a mistake and act out and learn from them. “And how can they learn from their mistakes if there’s always somebody there trying to fix it for them and no one actually trying to help them? So in that situation, when it comes to Justin Bieber, I find it really unfair. I think people need to give the kid a break.” The ‘Beauty and A Beat’ hitmaker is set to appear in court in Miami on May 5 after he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), resisting arrest and driving without a valid licence, all of which he has pleaded not guilty to.

Jenny McCarthy isn’t ‘anti-vaccine’ enny McCarthy insists she isn’t “anti-vaccine.” The ‘The View’ co-host, whose 11-year-old son Evan has autism, Jhit back at her critics for blasting her for her controversial stance on inoculation, and thinks children shouldn’t have to undergo several injections at once because they could be linked to the development disorder. The 41-year-old star wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper on Saturday : “I am not ‘anti-vaccine.’ This is not a change in my stance nor is it a new position that I have recently adopted. For years, I have repeatedly stated that I am, in fact, ‘pro-vaccine’ and for years I have been wrongly branded as ‘anti-vaccine.’” The blonde beauty, who is dating Donnie Wahlberg, credits her son for inspiring her to ask more questions. She said: “What happened to critical thinking? What happened to asking questions because every child is different? I embarked on this quest not only for myself and my family, but for countless parents who shared my desire for knowledge that could lead to options and alternate schedules, but never to eliminate the vaccines.” She added: “For my child, I asked for a schedule that would allow one shot per visit instead of the multiple shots they were and still are giving infants. “One size does not fit all.” Kristin Cavallari also recently came under fire after she decided not to vaccinate her child. She said: “Here’s the thing: At the end of the day, I’m just a mom. I’m trying to make the best decision for my kid. “There are very scary statistics out there regarding what is in vaccines and what they cause - asthma, allergies, ear infections, all kinds of things. And we feel like we’re making the best decision for our kids.”

Snooki works out every day Robert Downey Jr nooki plans to work out every day until she gives birth. The 26-year-old star is set to wel- come to her second child into the world determined to look her best while walking Sdown the aisle. She said: “I love working out! Just because I want to have a healthy, fit has joined Twitter pregnancy, but also I’m getting married really close to when I give birth. So I want to be able to squeeze in my dress and not look like a hippo.” The former ‘Jersey Shore’ star, who also has a he ‘Iron Man’ star posted his first tweet on Friday afternoon and amassed almost one 20-month-old son, Lorenzo, with Jionni, is finding some aspects of her second pregnancy million followers in less than 24 hours. The 49-year-old actor made his debut on the harder than her first. She explained to E! News: “It’s definitely harder because I think the symp- Tsocial networking site by sharing a photograph of himself wearing sunglasses and toms, I feel, are worse. But it’s easier because I’m working out, so I’m in a better mood and I’m holding a sign bearing his new verified Twitter handle @RobertDowneyJr, captioned: “Talk more active. The first time I was just fat. I’m trying to do it different this time.” The petite star, to me, Twitter” After encouraging his fans to get in touch, he admitted he was still strug- who is set to attend the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, is also relieved she is only craving gling to get to grips with the platform, writing: “Loving all the love, folks. It’s been a blast. strawberries and fruit. Though can somebody please explain how anyone can keep their thoughts to 140 charac- ters or le (sic)” The actor, whose short bio simply states, “You know who I am,” has only posted four messages to date, including one to his cousin. The heartthrob received a warm welcome for his some of his followers, including his ‘Chef’ director Jon Favreau, who tweeted: “You wanted him, you got him. Ladies and gentlemen, give a big #FF to @RobertDowneyJr #chef Show him so love!” Some of Robert’s other well-known followers include Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli, British actor Sir Ian McKellen, Rosario Dawson, Ryan Anastacia’s Seacrest, Ellen DeGeneres and ‘Two Broke Girls’ star Kat Dennings. emotional new album nastacia sings about the pain of divorce in her new album. The ‘Left AOutside Alone’ hitmaker filed for Lachey’s son is divorced from Wayne Newton 2010 and she used the emotions she felt during that tough very affectionate period in her life to help shape tracks on her forthcoming record ‘Resurrection’. She said: “I ick Lachey’s wife says their little boy is “the sweetest guy.” had done a lot of healing on that score prior Vanessa Lachey enjoys watching their 19-month-old son, to writing the album. But there are definitely NCamden, reach new milestones and loves that he is very affec- things in there that attest to the strength, tionate. The 33-year-old star told PEOPLE.com: “He’s the sweetest guy, mourning and the pain of divorce - the ebbs he gives you kisses and hugs and just wants to play. It’s really cute to and flows. I had such a plethora of unwritten watch him grow, learn and become this little man.” The brunette beauty emotions in my heart that once i opened the is surprised by Camden’s vocabulary and thinks he is very intelligent. floodgates it all came pouring out. “The She explained: “He says, ‘Avocado please, yogurt please, strawberries songs do paint a picture of resurrection - please, down please,’ or, ‘Come here,’ which means pick me up, ‘Love someone who is stripped. I know I’ve stripped me, hug me, kiss me,’-that’s his favorite thing. “He likes to learn, he’s so myself of a lot to try and find what’s inside.” good. His verbal level to me is beyond what I’ve expected and he does- Anastacia - who was first diagnosed with n’t get aggressive.” She added: “He’s obsessed with books, he goes and breast cancer in 2003 and last year she gets his flash cards and he loves cars, fire trucks, taxi cabs [and] any- revealed she had a double mastectomy after thing having to do with transportation.” Vanessa and Camden recently the disease returned - also wrote her new moved to New York City with former 98 Degrees star Nick for his new album in the wake of her second cancer diagnosis, and two of the songs explore her deter- presenting job on VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz Live!’ And the 40-year-old mination to beat the disease. She added in an interview with Britain’s HELLO! magazine: star previously admitted they are thinking about having another baby “[‘Stay’] is pretty much a song that says I’m not ready to go just yet - not ready to die. As I in the near future. He said: “We won’t wait too much longer. I really was writing it, I knew it was intense. Then I came home and played it for my sister and she want to have a little girl.” cried. “But at the same time its got this playful energy - it’s almost kind of childlike in the music.”

Martin was ‘very much at ease’ Diaz hris Martin was “very much at ease” at his first public appearance since splitting ‘grateful’ to ex-boyfriends from Gwyneth Paltrow. The Coldplay frontman, who announced he and the ‘Iron ameron Diaz is “grateful” to all of her ex-boyfriends. The CMan 3’ star were separating late last month after 10 years of marriage, seemed in ‘The Other Woman’ actress, who previously dated Justin great spirits as he helped honor British musician Peter Gabriel at his Rock and Roll Hall CTimberlake, Jared Leto, Matt Dillon and New York Yankees of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday night. An onlooker told player Alex Rodriguez, has learnt a lot from them and thinks they UsMagazine.com: “Chris Martin was smiling and made several jokes when he introduced helped her to get to know herself better. The 41-year-old star Peter Gabriel. He seemed very much at ease and didn’t seem affected by the split.” The told the May issue of the US edition of InStyle magazine: “I’m ‘Paradise’ hitmaker, 37, did not mention his recent personal troubles during his speech grateful for all of it-whether it was something quick and passing and told the crowd: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here.” After speaking in “glowing or something that lingered too long. There is not one thing I’ve terms” about Peter, he joined the ‘In Your Eyes” singer onstage to perform ‘Washing of been through that hasn’t been a lesson that led me to this the Water.’ Chris, who has daughter Apple, nine, and son Moses, eight, with Gwyneth, moment, and I can’t believe how great life keeps getting.” The was not wearing his wedding ring at the event, despite the Oscar-winning star posting blonde beauty is currently single and doesn’t think women a picture online of herself recently in which she was wearing her ring. The former couple should feel under pressure to get married. She said: “A lot of peo- took a holiday to the Bahamas shortly before news of their separation was announced ple chase after it because they’ve been told, ‘This equals happi- on Gwyneth’s lifestyle website GOOP in a post titled “Conscious Uncoupling”. They ness.’ They chase it, they get it, and they find out, ‘Why did I think wrote: “It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate. “We have been this was going to make me happy? I’m miserable!’ I don’t know if working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what anyone is really naturally monogamous. We all have the same might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while instincts as animals. But we live in a society where it’s been we love each other very much we will remain separate. “We are, however, and always ingrained in us to do these things.” —Bang Showbiz will be a family, and in many ways we are closer than we have ever been.” lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 FEATURES Kuwait: A large growth market for Abu Dhabi tourism Cultural, entertainment and sports activities lure visitors

By Velina Nacheva one of the most important for us,” said The entertainment theme parks, all- Al-Shamisi stressing that in 2013, year-round sun and sand and the hospi- KUWAIT: Abu Dhabi is more than a sun- Kuwait’s market achieved the highest tality industry cater to diverse guests and-sand destination. The almost all- growth percentage vis-a-vis other GCC from around the world. For instance, year-round sun coupled with various markets. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the largest cov- cultural and entertainment events that The year-on-year growth in Kuwait’s ered theme park in the world and Yas are regularly hosted in the city make market was 34 percent in 2013 - the Waterworld with its 43 water rides and Abu Dhabi a favorite family destination. highest growth percentage in the GCC. attractions, Al-Shamisi says, get a lot of Kuwait market is one of the most For instance, in 2013, more than 24,000 attention from GCC families. important for us, said Mubarak Al- hotel guests from Kuwait stayed in Abu Shamisi, the GCC country manager of Dhabi. Abu Dhabi accommodates a vari- Common goal Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture ety of travelers who find the various The Authority has identified the need Authority - a government body which leisure, cultural, entertainment and for a common synchronized forward- manages the Emirate tourism sector and sports activities appealing. The visit to looking goal that is shared by all stake- markets it internationally through a wide Kuwait, Al-Shamisi says, aims to show a holders in the tourism industry. In the range of activities aimed at attracting special focus and interest in the GCC hospitality field, airlines, hotels and oth- both visitors and investments. market, family tourism in particular, for er entities supporting the industry in In a recent interview with the Kuwait both expatriates and GCC nationals. Abu Dhabi work in sync, observes Al- KUWAIT: Mubarak Al-Shamisi, the GCC country manager of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Times, Al-Shamisi explained that the “Abu Dhabi is ready for family tourism. Shamisi. “We work closely with airlines Culture Authority is pictured during an interview with the Kuwait Times. —Photo Authority ensures the contact between We know that we have unique products. and basically with everyone involved in by Joseph Shagra all the partners and stakeholders in the We have products that accommodate the tourism field to best accommodate “focus markets” - the GCC in general and well and get good attention from the GCC families and their needs for family In his words, the different segments which will open in 2016 and the Kuwait in particular. “Kuwait market is GCC markets,” he said. tourism,” Al-Shamisi said. of hotels, five- and four-star as well as Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which is due to lower star hotels and apartments, and open in 2017. The Authority is also com- other stakeholders are working together mitted to supporting an ongoing pro- with the Authority to best satisfy the gram of events and activities about cul- needs of GCC families. ture, sports and entertainment, such as the Gourmet Festival, the Summer Entertainment Season, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Abu Dhabi plays host to many enter- Championship and November’s headline tainment activities throughout the year. F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. There will be a summer season packed “It is important to get ready and we are with entertainment for the family in addi- ready. We are ready to push the destina- tion to other sporting events. Recently, tion together with all stakeholders and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship suppliers,” Al-Shamisi observed. concluded and in February, Abu Dhabi hosted a gourmet festival which brought Expectations together some of the best known names The multi-faceted places of interest in in the culinary world for two weeks. Abu Dhabi, the pleasant weather and the It is essential to have synergy between variety of activities available create an Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority environment that is conducive future and all the organizations and companies growth. “Our expectations for tourism related to the tourism industry in Abu growth are great,” Al-Shamisi said, elabo- Dhabi. “It is a must-have. We cannot do it rating that there has been more an alone. That is why we are thankful to all increase of more than 20 percent in trav- our partners, airlines, suppliers and even elers to Abu Dhabi from the GCC. “This is the government departments and trans- a great indicator for us. We expect an port companies.” According to Al-Shamisi, even higher percentage of growth in the it is important to have this synergy and to coming years because we have more have big projects in the pipeline, such as products coming online and more the landmark museums in Abu Dhabi’s tourism establishments to showcase to Saadiyat Island Cultural District, including travelers,” said Al-Shamisi and concluded: the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which will open “Infrastructure-wise, we are ready to wel- next year, the Zayed National Museum, come more tourists.” Season of good Aesthetics-minded luck and prosperity at Joyalukkas Americans decry Paris love locks ithout love, what is Paris? And yet what is a trip to he world’s favorite jeweler, Joyalukkas has announced a gift Paris without unfettered vistas of the Eiffel Tower, filled celebration for the auspicious period of Akshaya Tritiya Wthe Louvre or Notre Dame from bridges over the Tacross its showrooms. The initiative will offer an exciting River Seine? Concerns about scenery are clashing with sen- choice of free gold coins, gifts and exquisite collections to double timentality in this reputed City of Love over a profusion of the joy of shoppers during the celebration period. padlocks hitched by lovers on bridges as symbols of ever- Akshaya Tritiya, is considered as a very auspicious occasion and lasting “amour” - locks that some decry as an eyesore. it is believed that gold and jewelry purchased on this special day Part of a global phenomenon, the craze has grown in will help bring home Paris recently and now two American women who call Paris prosperity, good luck home have had enough. They’ve launched a petition to try and success. To comple- to get the city’s mostly laissez-faire officials to do some- ment the spirit of the fes- thing. City leaders say they’re exploring alternatives. tival, Joyalukkas will gift In urban myth, it goes like this: Latch a padlock to a every shopper on pur- bridge railing and chuck the key into the water as you chase of Diamond and make a wish. Some say the tradition has its roots in 19th- Polki jewelry worth KD century Hungary. Others cite a recent Italian novel as the 400 with a 2gm 22K gold inspiration. Campaigners Lisa Taylor Huff and Lisa Anselmo coin. In addition to this are denouncing what they call a padlock plague, warning on the auspicious days of 1st, 2nd and 3rd May, customers shopping for KD 250 and more worth of jewelry will also get a free gold coin. “Gold and jewelry is considered the ultimate Love locks are fixed on the Pont des Arts Wednesday in Paris. — AP photos symbol of wealth and prosperity. It is also to be responsible by themselves, it’s up to the city to set believed that purchase the limits.” What qualifies as an eyesore depends on the of gold and jewelry dur- beholder. Some historians once felt the Pont des Arts itself - ing Akshaya Tritiya whose origins date to Napoleon’s wish in 1804 for a foot- brings home good luck bridge - impeded views of the Louvre, City Hall’s website and prosperity. Also get- says. The petition has garnered more than 5,200 signatures ting a gift is considered so far, mostly by French people, Huff said. She and Anselmo as a blessing for prosper- make their case on www.nolovelocks.com , but some com- ity, so we have tailored ments posted there show not all are favorable to their cru- our Akshaya Tritiya to sade. The city official said municipal architects have exam- A just married couple hold their hands on the Pont ined and generally discounted the alleged risk that bridge keep the spirit of the des Arts. occasion. I take this railings might not withstand the weight and could topple opportunity to wish of alleged safety risks and arguing the craze is now a cliche. over onto tour-boat gawkers. people celebrating Their petition, at www.change.org , says “the heart of Paris And now the locks have become an attraction in them- Akshaya Tritiya, good has been made ugly” by the locks and the Seine has been selves. “That’s the other sad part: People used to come here to look at the view,” Huff said. health, wealth and pros- polluted by thousands of keys. “They just see the wall of metal,” she said of young chil- perity,” said Joy Alukkas, Plus, they say, tourists shouldn’t be fooled: The locks dren too short to see over the railings. “Is that going to be Chairman and MD, aren’t forever. City crews regularly remove them as they Love locks are fixed on the Pont des Arts. their memory of Paris?” On one recent day, Chinese women Joyalukkas Group. replace damaged structures. One strained rail weighing snapped photos of the Eiffel Tower from the bridge, then Joyalukkas is also 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) was recently taken down, a because of protocol. “We don’t foresee banning them, but we’re thinking about another form - an alternative - that posed for one with the locks as a backdrop. A young offering three exclusive Paris official said. But their campaign is a hard sell in a woman cried with joy and wiped her eyes as a kneeling collections at very spe- metropolis facing myriad problems from air pollution to a tourists and Parisians can use to display their love in a way compatible with respect for city heritage,” she said. suitor shouted in English, “She said ‘Yes’!” to the applause of cial prices during the cel- housing crunch, and where a polemic over padlocks in other tourists. A vendor quickly folded up a sheet showing ebration period. The col- mostly tourist areas is a distant worry for many Parisians. Anselmo’s and Huff’s top complaint is the Pont des Arts, a historic pedestrian bridge near the Louvre with incompara- his padlocks for sale and fled as four police officers lection includes an French media has given the issue scant attention. approached. exquisite Eleganza Polki ble views of the Seine’s Ile de la Cite island. Locks also cling en masse on a bridge near Notre Dame Cathedral and Necklace Set at a very ‘It’s spontaneous’ ‘Love, family, commitments’ special price of KD 1800, a designer Tyohaar diamond necklace set Plus, city authorities know well that tourism is a major some have even cropped up on the Eiffel Tower. Huff claimed the illegal vendors sometimes damage at a special price of KD 950 and a one more beautiful Eleganza money maker and have no desire to dampen Paris’ reputa- “We were tourists ourselves once. We’re not heartless, railings, prompting city crews to replace them for safety Polki necklace set at a special price of KD 1400. tion as one of the world’s most romantic retreats. The gov- celibate people with no love in our lives. It’s because we reasons - thus creating more space for the locks they sell. “Akshaya Tritiya is special for our customers hence we launched ernment of Anne Hidalgo, Paris’ new mayor, is contemplat- love the city,” said Huff. “Do we want this to be the city of Other cities have found ways to cope with the lock mania. a gifting initiative to ensure our customers feel lucky and blessed ing how to respond. Her predecessor generally sided with locks?” As the native of Hackettstown, New Jersey, spoke on In Russia, artificial “trees” offer a dedicated padlock area. A during the celebration period. Our offers and choice of products freedom-of-expression advocates. Options range from the Pont des Arts, the bridge shimmered in the spring sun mayor in Florence, Italy, reportedly has threatened fines for have been designed to meet all jewelry shoppers expectation and fines to signs encouraging tourists to be responsible. from thousands of rusting locks on its rails. New ones were those who put locks on the famed Ponte Vecchio. make the occasion very special for them,” said John Paul Joy Enforcement in a city where bikers regularly run red lights going up nearly by the minute. Some have suggested lighter plastic locks, while a Paris Alukkas, Executive Director, Joyalukkas Group. Joyalukkas is an ISO could be tricky. website in English suggests that lovers can exchange “e- certified jeweler with 93 showrooms across 10 countries across For now, it’s the status quo - no restrictions. “It’s sponta- The wall of metal locks” instead. Two years ago, contemporary artist Loris the world, and has been awarded in the UAE with the Superbrand neous. And it shows tourists and Parisians are attached to “We really can’t blame the tourists for doing what they Greaud took about 130 kilograms (285 pounds) of locks off status for five years in a row. the symbol of Paris as the City of Love,” said a City Hall think they’re allowed to do,” said Huff, a writer who also the Pont des Arts, melted them and cast a series of sculp- spokeswoman, who declined to be identified by name works booking visitor reservations. “If tourists aren’t going tures called “Tainted Love.” —AP lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 FEATURES McCartney wows Uruguayans in packed stadium concert x-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney wowed his rendition of “Let It Be”. McCartney fans at an Uruguay concert late opened the Montevideo show-part of the ESaturday, performing classics from his “Out There” world tour with “Eight Days a long career and dazzling the crowd with Week,” a 1964 Beatle hit released long before many of the audience members were born. But age was not a factor as “Macca,” now 71, belted out decades-old hits like in the good old days with George, John and Ringo. Sir Paul also played post-Beatle songs from the 1970s when he was with the band Wings, hits from the solo period that fol- lowed, and tunes from his latest album, “New” (2013). But it was the Beatle songs from the 1960s like “Blackbird,” “Yesterday” and “Helter Skelter” that sent the crowd into a frenzy. The stadium lit up with flash- es from cel phones and personal cameras when McCartney sang the 1970 Beatle clas- sic “Let It Be.” The legendary band broke up in that same year. Two determined female fans managed to get onstage for a signature from the rock great. McCartney also honored the request Fans dressed in gothic-inspired ‘Lolita’ outfits pose with Japan’s Lolita-style fashion leader of a loud front-row fan by playing “One Misako Aoki (front-3rd L) during an autograph session to celebrate the publication of Aoki’s after 909,” a lesser-known song from the ‘Lolita Fashion Book’, at her shop in Tokyo yesterday. Fans of the style can visit the shop in “Let it Be” album. More than 45,000 people Tokyo’s Harajuku district and dress up for photos in the shop. What began as a street fashion two crammed into the Centenario football sta- decades ago as youngsters aped the doll-like European styles of baroque and rococo has mor- dium-built to host the 1930 World Cup, phed into a near mainstream movement, with dozens of off shoots. (Inset) Japan’s Lolita-style which Uruguay won-to enjoy the concert. fashion leader Misako Aoki poses with 18-year-old fan Tsubasa dressed in a gothic-inspired Just before the concert a video was ‘Lolita’ outfit. — AFP released featuring Luis Suarez, the Uruguayan football star and Liverpool play- er, interviewing McCartney. Sir John was diplomatic about choosing his favorite player (“me!” he said), and pre- Minorities on display dicted an England World Cup victory. Macca next performs in Chile, Peru, Beatles legend Paul McCartney waves Ecuador and Costa Rica before heading to the Uruguayan national flag as he per- Japan and South Korea in May. The tour forms during his ‘Out There!’ world tour then heads to the United States, according in Chinese tourist boom in Montevideo. — AFP photos to McCartney’s website. —AFP

arching in dragon dances, cheering on buf- falo fights, singing folk songs with villagers, Jack White records songs, Man enamored traveler ticked off the sights during a three-week tour of Chinese ethnic minority festivals. The man-who flew across the country to releases vinyl in hours southwestern Guizhou province to see the colorful traditions-represents both the benefits and down- sides of ethnic minority tourism. “Their culture is a bit more backward, but it’s because it’s backward that they have this simplicity,” said the traveler, sur- named He, in between recounting local customs and complimenting Miao women in embroidered outfits and towering silver headdresses. Visitors like him are fuelling a domestic Chinese tourism boom that is bringing money to poorer ethnic minority regions and propping up their fad- ing traditions, but that can also encourage commer- cialism and stereotyping. He, in his 40s and from northern China, acknowledged that a flood of This Oct 20, tourism in other minority areas had doused their 2012 file photo authentic feel. “For those of us who have come to shows Jack Guizhou early on, and experienced its simplicity, I White really don’t know if these traditional ways will exist performing at a few years from now,” he lamented. A third of resi- These pictures taken on February 19, 2014 shows people celebrating the Reed Pipe Festival of the Bridge dents of Guizhou, one of China’s poorest provinces, the Miao ethnic group in Zhouxi township, Kaili, in southwest China’s Guizhou province. —AFP School Benefit are members of one or other of the country’s 55 Concert in recognized ethnic minorities, and He was watching Mountain View, a major Miao festival in the township of Zhouxi. Calif. —AP Women with flowers pinned to sweeping hair- dos and ribbons draping from waist to floor swayed ack White played his new single Music lovers in sync, as men blared bagpipe-like melodies from “Lazaretto” for a couple of hundred fans White said he was worried about so many long reed pipes. Nearby stood racks of ethnic cos- Jon Record Store Day, and four hours later things that could have gone wrong in the record- tumes for visitors to dress up in for photographs. a copy of the performance was available on a ing or pressing process that would have stalled Wang Ahua, a 39-year-old dressmaker who cannot limited run of vinyl. The singer and guitarist the record. “We had a horrible moment last night write, said she had enjoyed a rise in demand for her called Saturday’s feat the “world’s fastest- about 11 pm where the record cutter, the cutting costumes, with prices now topping 10,000 yuan released record.” But don’t look for it in the mechanism blew up,” White said. “So the only ($1,600). Visitors did not look down on her and book of Guinness World Records, as White other cutter we had that we could use that was were “very happy, very polite”, she said. “It’s good admitted he doesn’t know if anyone else has in town was a mono head, so we actually cut this that they come.” tried it. The stunt was a promotion for the single in mono, which I think is actually even annual day celebrating record stores and for cooler than the way we were gonna do it.” Three Better roads his upcoming album, also called “Lazaretto.” hours and fifty-five minutes after the perform- Chinese domestic tourism expanded 10 percent White performed Saturday morning at his ance, White was back at the store, waving high last year, with Chinese logging 3.3 billion trips with- Third Man Records label. As he was playing, over his head the first copies of the vinyl, which in their country, generating 2.6 trillion yuan. fans could watch on television the acetate were sold to eager fans who were waiting in line. Authorities have promoted the sector, along with record being cut in a room behind the stage. “I think for a while there a few years ago it was ethnic tourism, both to generate income and to He also recorded a cover of Elvis Presley’s starting to become a joke in music that record promote China’s image of happy diversity. “Power of My Love,” which was the B-side on stores don’t exist anymore,” White said. “But I Although 92 percent ethnic Han, China offers the record. The master was then hurried over think the people that have always been real minorities preferential policies and encourages to the United Record Pressing plant, also in music lovers have always been there.” White, who them to appear in TV performances and political Nashville. After the recording was finished, is behind such bands as The White Stripes, The events in traditional dress. In past decades, Guizhou White played a short set of fan favorites, Dead Weather and The Raconteurs, also works as and its minorities suffered heavily from the jewellery, wooden homes, batik, operas and a water and pressure locals to conform to stereotypes. including “Hotel Yorba,” along with songs a producer and heads Third Man Records label. Communist imposition of collective farming and festival. The visitors bring benefits such as better “If a place becomes a tourism destination, the from his new album, which will be released in He said people are coming back around to buy- the chaos of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, but roads and a chance to make money, said Jenny people who live there are kind of frozen in time” to June. White will be touring in the months ing music from record stores. “Thank the mom- it is now seeking to tap its ethnic riches-its income Chio, an anthropologist at Emory University who maintain the “fantasy bubble that tourists want to ahead, including headlining gigs at the and-pop, brick-and-mortar record stores all these from tourism rose 30 percent in 2012 to 186 billion has researched tourism in Guizhou. see”, said Chio. To truly reap economic rewards, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in years for staying alive, the ones that could,” White yuan, just over a quarter of its economy. But they can also turn quiet villages into crowd- minorities needed to be seen instead as educated Tennessee, and the Glastonbury Festival in said. “Now it’s bigger than ever. Every neighbor- Tour companies operating in the province offer ed theme parks-a criticism of popular spots Lijiang and modern, said Reza Hasmath, an expert on eth- England. hood wants to have one.” — AP an array of ethnic sights: women in elaborate silver and Shangri-La in neighboring Yunnan province- nicity in China at Oxford University. —AFP Iran to let underground singer perform in public n underground Iranian pop singer said on Facebook, referring to those who will be allowed to perform in public managed to snap up tickets for his unex- Afor the first time, it was reported yes- pected and oversubscribed gig, which left terday, prompting him to announce a con- many admirers disappointed. cert that quickly sold out. Xaniar Khosravi, “I am so sad I couldn’t get a ticket. I wan- Bollywood film actress whose work has until now been confined to na die,” one unlucky fan wrote on the Susmita Sen walks with the Internet and illicit venues, announced singer’s Facebook page. Iran’s morality young girls as she on Facebook that he would play a gig in police have previously warned underground showcases a creation Tehran on April 24, after the official IRNA musicians not to perform without permis- by designer Sonaakshi news agency said his concert had been sion and to “channel their work through Raaj during the fifth approved. “Khosravi has previously released legal and real networks.” Under Iran’s Islamic edition of the Smile his work online, unofficially, or in other sharia law, musicians must be approved by Foundation charity fashion show ‘Ramp for words, underground,” the report said, refer- the culture ministry, which checks whether Champs’ to raise ring to his first album, titled “28” noting that a song’s lyrics and music can be deemed in support for the he was now “officially allowed to perform line with the country’s moral values. But education of the girl for his audience”. many bands release albums without seek- child, in Mumbai “I am happy to see you all,” the singer ing permission. — AFP yesterday. —AP McCartney wows Uruguayans in packed stadium concert39 MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014

A perforated egg is on display.

The so-called Faberge Gorbachev Hens’s and geese’s eggs from the Czech Republic decorated in wax-reserve method are on display at the exhibition ‘Eggs of the world’ at the town museum of Schwabach, southern Germany. Peace Egg is on display. During the Easter holidays, from April 18 till today,Happy the museum presents around 10,000 egg exhibits from all over the world. — AP/ AFP photos Easter !

A folding wooden egg from Russia, decorated with icons, is on display.

Details of a Faberge egg, one of more than 260 eggs that were custom designed by some of the world’s leading artists and designers and creative-types, is Ten-year olds displayed at Rockefeller Kaitlynn Tran of Plaza in celebration of Chicago, and the Easter season in Michael Ramirez of New York City. Aurora, Ill, right, gather plastic eggs floating in the Peoria AquaPlex pool during an underwater egg hunt in Peoria, Ill.

In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Spencer Slate, garbed as a scuba-diving Easter bunny, places hard-boiled eggs on the sea floor Friday in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo, Fla.

A girl brings a basket with traditional food samples in Eggs decorated in wax-reserve method are on display. front of St Kostka church in Warsaw, Poland.